Dear St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy Families,

Happy Father’s Day!

Fatherhood is an incredible vocation, entrusted to men by God. Fathers are called to be a reflection of God's unconditional love and to nurture their children's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. On this Father’s Day, let us take a moment to appreciate and honor the fathers among us who have embraced this sacred calling with love and dedication.

We also remember with prayer and gratitude the Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles, and special men in our lives who have passed away this past year. May their families be comforted by the hope of eternal life.

As we celebrate, let us express our heartfelt gratitude for the gift of our earthly fathers and recognize the profound role they play in our lives. At the same time, let us remember that all fatherhood finds its origin and purpose in God, our Heavenly Father. By embracing the divine attributes of love, sacrifice, and mercy, all fathers become vessels of God’s grace, shaping the lives of their children and reflecting the image of our Heavenly Father.

Last evening, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy proudly celebrated the graduation of 57 students from our Catholic Academy. These young men and women now join more than 10,000 alumni of our beloved school.

If you were unable to attend the ceremony, we invite you to watch the full graduation by clicking the link below:

As we say goodbye to the Class of 2025, we also prepare to say farewell to two beloved members of our faculty and staff. Mrs. Aileen Warnock, our dedicated 5th and 6th grade math teacher, will be moving on to teach in the NYC public school system. We thank her for her commitment to her students and her many contributions to our Academy community.

Additionally, Mrs. Maureen Charles, one of our cherished early childhood aides, will be retiring after nearly 20 years of faithful service to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy. Her gentle spirit and nurturing presence have touched the lives of so many of our youngest learners over the years.

Please join us in offering our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Mrs. Warnock and Mrs. Charles as they embark on these next chapters in their lives.

Dr. Christopher Scharbach
Principal

Onto to some other important updates for our school for the Week of June 16th 2025……

🎓✨ You're Invited to Celebrate Our Youngest Learners! ✨🎓

Join us at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy as we proudly honor the incredible growth and achievements of our Early Childhood students at their Step-Up Ceremonies!

📍 Location: School Gym
📅 Dates & Times:
👶 Nursery A – Monday, June 16th at 8:30 AM
🌼 Pre-K Step Up – Monday, June 16th at 10:30 AM
🧸 Nursery B – Monday, June 16th at 12:30 PM
🎒 Kindergarten – Tuesday, June 17th at 10:00 AM

Let’s celebrate the joy of learning and the journey ahead for our little ones! 🎉💛

As we come to the end of this school year we begin to share information about the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. On our website there is a landing page for all information about the next school year (Supply Lists, Summer Assignments, Calendar, tuition, yellow bus, uniform, etc.) To access the landing page please click the link below.

If there are any questions about the Supply Lists or Summer Assignments please contact the administration at admin@stfrancisschoolbh.net or mhayes@stfrancisschoolbh.net

Every student is expected to have all supplies as well as a school bag on the first day of school. All Summer Assignments should be completed by the first day of school as well.

Please note that all returning students going into Grades 1-8 need to finish the I-Ready Math lessons assigned to them. For more information please click on your child’s grade level summer assignment. If your child has forgotten their password please reach out to the administration at admin@stfrancisschoolbh.net. The first lessons will be assigned during the week of June 16th. The next lesson will be released on June 30th.

Wednesday 6/18

• ½ Day dismissal: All grades 1-7 will be dismissed at 12pm

• Uniform Swap: 10am-12pm

• Algebra Regents: Those 8th grade students who are taking the Algebra Regents exam will need to be at Xaverian at 11:45am

Thursday 6/19

• Juneteenth (School Closed)

Friday 6/20

• ½ Day dismissal: All grades 1-7 will be dismissed at 12pm

• Uniform Swap: 10am-12pm

• Algebra Regents: Those 8th grade students who are taking the Algebra Regents exam will need to be at Xaverian at 11:45am

Monday 6/23

• Last Day of School

• End of the School Year Mass at 10am

• 11am dismissal: All grades 1-7 will be dismissed at 11am

• Report Card Distribution: All Report Cards will posted via Email at 11am for Grades 1-7. Any issues please contact the teacher at their email address by Tuesday 6/24

As we come to the home stretch of the end of the year we have our end-of-the-year beach parties to celebrate the close of another year of learning. The parties are scheduled as follows

June 16th- Grade 7

June 17th- Grades 5 and 6

Please follow the directives that the classroom teacher and class parents gave out in earlier correspondences.

1) Please note that the day your child has their beach party it is a dress down day. Students are NOT to wear bathing suits.

2) Students should pack a towel, flip flops (flip flops cannot be worn to school) and
sunblock.

2) No swimming/access to the water is allowed.

3) If your student would like a beach chair they cannot bring it to school. A parent can drop off at the beach for them during set up.

4) Although the beach is a public area please note that no drinking of any alcohol, vaping, or smoking is permitted at any school events where minors are present.

🎉⚾️ SAVE THE DATE: SFDSCA School Spirit Night at the Brooklyn Cyclones! ⚾️🎉

On Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy is hosting a SCHOOL SPIRIT EVENT at Maimonides Park during the Brooklyn Cyclones game! The Cyclones will be taking on the Jersey Shore Blue Claws, with first pitch at 6:40 PM and gates opening at 5:30 PM.

👕🎓 Students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of SFDSCA are all invited to join us for a night of baseball, fun, and school spirit!

🎟️ Tickets are only $20 EACH!
➡️ For every ticket purchased, $2 goes back to support St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy!

💥 Want to upgrade your experience? Choose the $25 ticket option, which includes a Dr. Chris Scharbach and Mr. John O'Brien Bobblehead—part of the Brooklyn Cyclones Catholic Schools Night celebration!

🧢 PLUS: Everyone in attendance will receive a FREE Brooklyn Cyclones hat!

If you have any questions about the event, feel free to reach out to Helen Endall at (718) 634-2775 or via email at hendall@stfrancisschoolbh.net.

🎟️ To purchase tickets, please click the link below:
👉 https://www.gofevo.com/event/Stfranciscsn

Let’s pack the park with SFDS blue and gold spirit! 💙💛

We are proud to share that four students from St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy were recognized as winners in the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH) Irish History Essay Contest! This annual contest celebrates Irish heritage and encourages students to explore the rich traditions, history, and contributions of the Irish people.

Congratulations to our talented student winners for their thoughtful writing.

1st Place: Mairead Henning

2nd Place: William Fitzgerald

3rd Place: Reegan Liggett

4th Place: Kate Dennis

These students demonstrated exceptional insight and creativity in their essays, and we are so proud of their accomplishments.

The LAOH will present the awards at the 10:00 AM Mass on Monday, June 23rd at St. Francis de Sales Church. All are welcome to attend and join us in celebrating their achievements!

Come and see our online school store. We have some great items with our school name and Franny, our Mascot.

Choose your own designs! These are great items to wear on dress-down days, weekends, Blue and Gold Day, or just around the house.

Great brands (Nike, North Face, Under Armor, Puma, and more) and great quality. All orders are shipped directly to your home.

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy

Asst. Principal: Mrs. Maureen Hayes

Email: admin@stfrancisschoolbh.net
Website: https://stfrancisacademybh.org/
Location: 219 Beach 129 Street Belle Harbor, NY 11694
Phone: (718) 634-2775
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFDSCA