News Archive

During our Universal Wellness Block, different classes have been focusing on various mental health strategies. Take a look inside grade 5 who have concentrated on calming techniques during Mindful Mondays! #SFAHealthySchools

A note to all K-6 parents, there is a timely deadline if you are hoping to purchase your child's art on Christmas cards this year! An amazing fundraiser, and a special way to send Christmas wishes to friends and family! Deadline is November 8th!

Wishing all our students a Happy Hallows Eve! Friendly reminder that tomorrow is our first school-wide spirit day: PAJAMA DAY! After a fun night of trick-or-treating, come dressed comfy/cozy in your pjs!

Join us this Sunday at Mass held at St. James Parish to celebrate Catholic Education Sunday! We are incredibly blessed for the great gift of publicly-funded Catholic education in the province of Alberta. Masses at St. James Parish in Okotoks: Saturday at 5:00 pm Sunday at 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm

Our weekly news broadcast for the week of October 31st through to Sunday, November 6th is now available on our YouTube channel! Visit the link below to hear about all the things happening this week at St. Francis, you won't want to miss it! Be sure to like and subscribe ❤

Did you know in the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor saints. The evening before All Saints Day was known as All Hallows Eve, and later, Halloween. Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow students are invited to wear orange and black. No costumes will be worn tomorrow for All Hallows Eve.

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Friendly reminder that students at St. Francis of Assisi are invited to wear their costumes tomorrow! When choosing your costumes, please remember to reflect the Catholic nature of our school. Please refrain from anything that would be considered unkind, not thoughtful, or make others feel scared/unsafe.

Grade 1 Leger and Grade 3 Gatto buddies got together this afternoon to make pumpkins in preparation for our Halloween festivities!

Jr High students had some fun this afternoon creating stop motion videos in Mr. Sa’s New Media class!

Join our school in collecting non-perishables for the Okotoks Food Bank! The Grade 4 classes have joined together to initiate our "Say Boo to Hunger" campaign taking place all this week. Have a look in your home pantries and see what you can donate! Every little bit helps. It is is giving that we receive! #sfafaith

Just a friendly reminder to all families, students are invited to wear their costumes to school this Friday, October 28th. When choosing your costumes, please remember to reflect the Catholic nature of our school. Please refrain from anything that would be considered unkind, not thoughtful, or make others feel unsafe. On Monday, October 31st (Halloween Day), students are invited to wear black and orange. Costumes will not be worn on this day.

Just a friendly reminder to all families, students are invited to wear their costumes to school this Friday, October 28th. When choosing your costumes, please remember to reflect the Catholic nature of our school. Please refrain from anything that would be considered unkind, not thoughtful, or make others feel unsafe/scared. On Monday, October 31st (Halloween Day), students are invited to wear black and orange. Costumes will not be worn on this day.

Visit our YouTube Channel linked below and be sure to subscribe! We'll be posting our weekly "Eye of the Storm" news broadcast directly to our page this week. Show your support by liking the videos each week! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8vSGz7XPDKtOJIYEFOQpxA

Eye of the Storm Weekly News Broadcast: Week of October 24th-28th. Tune in to hear what's happening this week at St. Francis of Assisi. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and show your support for our students by liking our video!

Three full tables of lost items are on display near the front offices. Students are invited to come and retrieve personal belongings before next Friday. Anything not claimed will be donated. See anything of yours? Send us a direct message and we will be sure to have your son or daughter retrieve!

Breaking News! Something new and exciting is coming your way beginning on Monday. Listen in for details! Our co-anchors are looking forward to coming to a screen near you!