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Dear SFdA Families,

Happy Monday! As we begin November, my heart is full of gratitude for this wonderful community. One of the blessings of Catholic school life is that we get to grow together in so many ways: through prayer, learning, service, and, yes, a whole lot of fall fun!

What a fabulous evening we shared at “Trunk or Treat” and Fall-O-Ween! A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who helped bring it to life. From the first ideas and planning conversations to the preparations, “decorated trunks” aka tables in the upper room (thank you for pivoting and being so flexible), activities, and helping hands throughout the evening, so many people shared their time and talents. The laughter, smiles, and joy of being together were such a gift. Whether you helped behind the scenes or right in the middle of the festivities, please know how grateful we are. We truly could not have done it without you! What a beautiful example of using the gifts God has given us to bring joy to others.

Now, from pumpkins to the possibility of snow (or other unexpected natural and unnatural events) - it is Flagstaff, after all! This is a suitable time to review our inclement weather procedures, so everyone knows what to expect when winter weather arrives.

As outlined in our Parent Student Handbook, San Francisco de Asís Catholic School generally follows Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) for

Weather-related delays and closures:

• If FUSD announces a two-hour delay, SFdA will also operate on a two-hour delay.
• If FUSD closes schools due to weather, SFdA will also be closed.

Whenever possible, weather-related decisions are made by 6:00 a.m. We will share alerts through FACTS text messages, our Facebook and Instagram pages, and the school website. In rare circumstances, our administration may make a weather-related decision independently of FUSD when conditions warrant, so please watch for communication directly from the school.

A Friday two-hour delay also changes our usual early dismissal schedule:

• School doors open at 9:30am
• Classes begin at 10:00am
• Dismissal is at 3:00pm

On those Fridays, students should bring lunch from home or purchase a hot lunch through the school cafeteria. Miss Kathi keeps an emergency Friday lunch on hand just in case. Thank you for your flexibility as we work together to care for our students, families, and staff during snowy weather!

Please also mark your calendars for our Tuition Talk on November 18 at 4:00pm. We will walk through Student Tuition Organizations (STOs) and Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), including how these resources can help make a Catholic education affordable for your family. There can be a lot of information to sort through, and we look forward to helping you better understand the options and ask questions.

Believe it or not, we are already looking ahead to next school year! Registration for the 2027–2028 academic year will begin on November 18. We have received a wonderful number of inquiries from interested families, and we are adjusting our registration process this year to help us plan thoughtfully for our returning families and those hoping to join us. Watch for more details over the next few weeks about the steps and timing.

If you have friends or family members who are curious about SFdA, please encourage them to contact the school office and schedule a tour. There is something special about seeing our school family in action - children learning, praying, building friendships, and discovering what it means to learn, lead, and live like Christ. Your personal invitation can open the door for another family to experience the blessing of Catholic education.

Thank you for all the ways you make SFdA a place where we can encounter the living Christ. May God bless your homes with peace, your week with joy, and our school family with hearts ready to follow Him.

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