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11.14.15 Water Polo Season Highlights Sally Ferguson’ 17 scored two times in the fourth period to help St. Francis to a 6-5 victory over Davis to the win the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Championship. It was the fourth section title in water polo for St. Francis in school history and first since 2008. The Troubadours were well represented on the Sac-Joaquin Section teams selected by the area coaches, earning three first-team members and three second-team choices.
11.26.15 Run to Feed the Hungry St. Francis assembled 446 registered members for Team Troubie during the 22nd annual Run to Feed the Hungry, helping break the overall record with 28,644 participants. Thank you to Elizabeth & Mark Sheffield( Kelly’ 16) who have coordinated Team Troubie for the last four years!
11.28.15 Cross Country Season Highlights The team finished eighth at the CIF State Championships, recording a Top-10 finish for the fifth consecutive season. Sydney Vandegrift’ 18 led the team as the Troubadours were second overall at the Sac-Joaquin Section and Delta League meets.
11.17.15 Kairos # 57
11.17.15-12.11.15 Dress for Funds & Advent Giving Students donated $ 826 to purchase formula for Wellspring Women’ s Center. Additionally, Advent Giving included a diaper and baby product drive for the benefit of Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home, Wellspring Women’ s Center, and Maryhouse. Our support for each of these organizations is essential as we help support struggling mothers meet the practical needs of their children.
11.21.15 & 2.27.16 Self-Defense Workshop During this workshop sponsored by the Dads’ Club, students learned self-defense skills.
11.23.15 Thanksgiving Prayer Service The Ministry Leadership Class reviewed letters written to them by students from 25 years ago and created a prayer experience giving thanks to God for the gifts that St. Francis Catholic High School has given today’ s students.
12.1.15“ Black & Light” Gallery Show Opening This show displayed student works from various mediums including charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, and photography. All pieces depicted the individual student’ s interpretation of contrast.
12.3.15 Homeward Bands Kelly Sheffield’ 16 appeared on the KCRA 3 morning news to bring attention to Homeward Bands, founded by Kelly in 2014 as a way to create a valuable headband for runners and joggers with proceeds benefiting WIND Youth Services for displaced and homeless youth.
12.8.15 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass Parents and grandparents gathered with us to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
12.9.15 Hour of Code St. Francis students participated in Hour of Code as a part of Computer Science Education Week. Students from all grade levels came to the computer lab before school and throughout the day to complete an activity of their choice using tutorials from Code. org, Khan Academy, and Codecademy.
12.9.15 Parent Information Night Our Wellness Counselors Chyrissee Lee and Kymberly Weinandy, along with speakers, Sue Goetz, LCSW and Steve DeBenedetti- Emanuel, LMFT presented“ Student Resilience: Enhancing Coping Skills and Stress Management in your Teen Daughter.” Parents learned about the Essential Building Blocks of Resilience to help teens thrive through both good and challenging times.