Winter 2016 35
5.30.15 - 6.6.15 Bronx, NY Service Trip
Twelve students and two staff members volunteered in our
fourth annual trip to the Bronx. Continuing our partnership with
the Little Sisters of the Poor, students engaged with low-income
seniors through a talent show, community building activities
and daily Mass attendance. Troubies also painted booths for
an interactive arts festival on Governor’s Island. Additionally,
the group served lunches at POTS; located in Northwest Bronx,
POTS’ ’one-stop shop’ model provides a coordinated and
comprehensive package of support to address the many needs
that accompany poverty.
8.26.15 Welcome Mass
With our 2015-2016 school year theme, “Seek Humility, Service, and
Love,” the St. Francis community came together to celebrate our
first Mass of the school year. School-wide Eucharistic liturgies and
prayer services mark key moments in the liturgical and school year
and allow us to give thanks for God’s work in creation, redemption
and saving grace. We also welcomed a few alumnae back to
campus for our Alumnae Mom’s Reception before the Mass.
6.20.15 - 6.27.15 Baltimore, MD Service Trip
Ten students took part in an eight-day service trip to Baltimore
and Washington, D.C., including three days of faith and
community-based service in Baltimore along with a day-long
advocacy-training at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) headquarters
and appointments with congressional leaders in Washington D.C.
7.19.15-7.25.15 Winnebago Service Trip
Twelve students and two staff members traveled to Winnebago,
Nebraska, a Native American Reservation, to work for a week. The
students spent time cleaning up a park, playing with the local
children at the library and cleaning up different front yards. The
girls were also taken on a tour of the reservation and given the
history of the Winnebago tribe. At the end of the week the girls
also experienced a traditional Powwow, even getting to dance
and sing during the event.
8.27.16 Back to School Night for Parents
Parents met their daughter’s teachers and saw a glimpse of what
they would be learning this academic year. All parents were
welcomed by Administration, Guidance, Admissions and Campus
Ministry representatives.
9.3.15 - 9.4.15 “Finding Strength in God” Sophomore Retreat
Our first Sophomore Retreat of the year allowed for the girls
to get away to the Jesuit Retreat Center at Applegate. The
sophomores enjoyed getting to know each other and had small
group discussions led by student leaders and our own faculty
and staff. Our chaplain, Father Parungao, presided over an
outdoor Mass around a beautiful campfire. This retreat allows the
sophomores to see where God is present in their life, as a source
of love and compassion.
9.9.15 - 9.11.15 “Celebrating the Gift” - Junior Retreat
8.17.15 Welcome Back Assembly
We officially welcomed the freshman Class of 2019 and revealed
their class mascot: Thumper from Bambi.
8.18.15 - 8.28.15 Back to School Supply Drive
Our fall Back to School Supply Drive benefited St. Philomene
Parish School. The St. Francis community donated art supplies,
playground equipment, and other basic classroom goods.
8.20.15 Senior Sunrise
The Class of 2016 began their senior year with the tradition of the
early morning Senior Sunrise.
Our first Junior Retreat of the year was a great three days at
the Jesuit Retreat Center in Applegate. The girls spent time
in small grou ps talking about their gifts, learning about their
temperaments, having Mass outdoors, and reflecting on how to
share their gifts.