St. Francis de Sales

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Rooted In Faith. Achieving Excellence. Serving Others.

Time to sharpen those #2 pencils!

We know from experience that teachers evaluate students by observing them in the classroom, evaluating their day-to-day classwork, grading their homework assignments and special projects, and administering unit tests. These classroom assessments show the teacher how well a student is mastering grade-level learning goals and provide valuable information to the teacher that can be used to improve instruction. Standardized tests are yet another tool that is used to evaluate how students in a given class or school perform in relation to other students. Since the same test is given to a large number of students throughout the country, the results give school personnel a common yardstick or “standard” of measure to determine whether school programs are succeeding, as well as a “snapshot” of the skills and abilities of all its students.

As you know, here at St. Francis de Sales, Terra Nova testing begins today (Monday, September 15th). Testing is for all students in Grades 2 through 8. The Terra Nova is a standardized achievement test taken by students nationwide. Most of us are well aware that these test results do not equal intelligence. The main purpose of the test is to provide the school with information that can be used to help teachers make sound educational decisions about student learning and curriculum development. The score results allow us to monitor our students’ annual growth and also help us identify areas of achievement as well as needed areas of meaningful improvement. Our commitment to our students inspires us to want to provide the strongest and most effective instruction possible. Standardized testing is an important component in the data that is continuously disaggregated and analyzed as learning outcomes are being measured.

We ask you to have your children arrive at school on time this week. Taking tests can be hard work – requiring lots of energy. We recommend that students get plenty of rest and eat a nourishing breakfast and lunch on test days. Don't forget to ask your children about testing throughout the week!As always, thank you for your support and cooperation!

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Mission Statement Survey

Please be sure to to complete the survey regarding our school's mission statement! All families that complete this survey by Wednesday, September 17th, your child is able to wear FREE DRESS on Friday, September 19th!

St. Francis de Sales School: Mission Statement Survey

Please fill out our Mission Statement Survey in anticipation of our upcoming Accreditation!

Monday, September 15, 2025

Terra Nova testing is scheduled throughout this week for all students in Grades 2 through 8

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Choir Practice: 7:50 - 8:20 AM
Science Club: 3:00-4:00PM
Cheer Practice: 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Volleyball Game: SFDS vs SAP at SAP at 3:45 PM.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Prayer and Flag will be hosted by our 5th Grade class this morning.

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Choir Practice: 7:50-8:20 AM.
Cheer Practice: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Volleyball Game: SFDS vs SVS at SVS at 3:45 PM.

Friday, September 19, 2025

School Mass will be celebrated at 8:30AM and hosted by the 5th Grade class.

Volleyball Schedule

FORENSICS TEAM AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2026 Forensics Teams will be this month! Check out the information, deadlines, and agreement form under Clubs & Activities/Forensics on our website (also LINKED HERE!)

Very special thanks go to out to our Moderator, Mr. Blaskey!

September 2025 School Calendar

September 14: Happy Birthday, Pope Leo XIV!!!
September 15: Hispanic Heritage Month begins
September 15-19: Terra Nova Test Week 📝
September 21: Catechetical Sunday
September 22: First day of fall!
September 29: Volleyball Playoffs begin
October: The Month of the Holy Rosary
October 3: Dismissal is at Noon - Faculty Meeting
October 6-10: Parent-Teacher Conference Week!
October 13: No School - Archdiocesan Inservice - school will be closed.
October 19: Parish Festival🎫
October 20: Parish Festival Holiday - school will be closed.
October 30: Trunk or Treat! 🎃
October 31: Halloween/Nevada Day - school will be closed.

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th!

🌟 Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to our community and nation. 🌟 Click above to learn more!

SEPTEMBER- BETTER LUNCH MENU

To place orders on the Better Lunch system, you will be required to enter a SCHOOL CODE. The Code for our school is: SFDS. Please click here for the monthly menus.

RESPONSIBILITY: To be accountable for your actions.

You can do it - Have a great week!

Here's what responsibility looks like:

1. Being accountable for what you do, for your actions and behavior.

2. Doing the right thing at the right time, so others can trust and depend on you.

3. Taking care of your property, yourself, and others.

4. To work to the best of your ability.

5. When you choose to make a poor choice, admit to it, apologize for it, and then take steps to change it.

News from the Parish

Holy Hour - First Friday at 3:00 PM

Holy Hour - Every Thursday at 6:00 PM

Mark your Calendars!

The 23rd Annual Parish Festival is Sunday, October 19, 2025. 9:00AM-9:00PM!

Our Parish offers online giving in lieu of envelopes. Please click here to be directed to the website.

Click here to be directed to the Parish website

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