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Do you remember last year, back when things were normal, and the Britfield author, C.R.Stewart came to SFA? He was a huge hit and so was his book.
We heard that Stewart had published another book, so we reached out to him to see if we could have him visit again.

As with all things during a pandemic, we can't meet him in person, but he does do virtual visits, and we have arranged for him to speak to the 4th-8th grade students on Tuesday, March 16th. Mr. Stewart will zoom with just St. Francis students to tell us all about his 2 new books: Britfield & The Lost Crown and Britfield & The Rise of the Lion, Book II. As it turns out, his first book was so popular and well-received that it is in the process of being made into a movie!

Since we can't go on field trips, we thought this would be a fun activity for our SFA 4th-8th grade students, and it comes right on the heels of our Read-a-Thon and Read Across America Week.


Attached is a flyer with information on ordering books from the author. The order will stay open for 1 week following the presentation, and books will be shipped directly to the school for distribution.

SFA founding pastor, Fr. Seamus Glynn, discusses the benefits St. Francis students receive from our positive, faith-based, academic environment. “I believe these young people have a tremendous advantage going into high school and college because of the foundation right here. The heart is touched here as well as the head. The whole atmosphere, the whole teaching philosophy is very positive.”

This year, we are excited to announce that we will hold a Read-a-thon fundraiser.

We are excited to share The SFA Read Aloud Library with you today! Our Read Across America Team has amassed over 100 video read alouds from old classics like Where the Wild Things Are to newer favorites like We're All Wonders.

SFA Principal, Jeannette Lambert discusses her philosophy on partnering with parents as the primary educators of our students and how offering opportunities for our parents to grow both in their faith and in life serves to benefit our children. “When we work together, when we are on the same page, when we have the same mission, values and goals, then we really are successfully forming students into strong, happy, healthy, young men and women.”

The Academic Junior High Decathlon is a rigorous and challenging academic competition for students in grades 6 through 8. Earlier this year, 10 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School team members and two alternates were chosen based on their grades, STAR test scores, and exceptional work habits and study skills. They have been working hard ever since and studying for countless hours since October focusing on their individual subjects, super quiz, and logic in preparation for the virtual Regional Diocesan Competition on Saturday, March 6. We can't wait to cheer these dedicated students on. Go Wolves!

SFA grandparent, Elaine John, shares her hopes for the future and the role that St. Francis plays in helping our children discover their talents and become leaders. “I look at it as an investment in tomorrow...the ability to have them freely enhance their gifts and explore is amazing. Our kids will be the ones to lead this world with moral values, with that ethic, with integrity, with empathy, really with kindness.”

Join us March 23rd from 6:00 - 7:00pm for a S.E.E.Ds Parent Workshop in partnership with CHOC Children's Hospital.

SFA alumna and Yorba Linda City Council Member, Tara Campbell ‘07, recalls how her early years at St. Francis instilled a desire to make an impact on her community and positively effect change. “Growing up here at St. Francis taught me to give back to the community that has given me so much. I realized that there were needs to be met and that it starts with me.”

SFA alumnus and seminarian, Dcn. Michael Fitzpatrick, recalls the warm welcome he received when starting school at St. Francis and how that experience still positively affects him today. “I remember how friendly the people were at St. Francis. I think it speaks to the ethos of the school. They’re trying to create an environment where people see Christ in each other.”