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Check out the latest news and photos from St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Latest News 2024-25 School Year Christmas Pageant 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Bubble & Bling - Auction & Gala November 2024 Staff vs Students Volleyball To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Trunk or Treat - October 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Blessing of the Animals - October 2024 Back to School BBQ - September 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. 1st Day of School - TK & Kinder 1st Day of School - 1st - 8th Grade To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. 2023-24 School Year Kindergarten Graduation 2024 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Talent Show 2024 Jog-A-Thon 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. 8th Grade Graduation Photos Holy Thursday 2024 Cultural Day 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Eucharist Revival 2024 Pee Wee Pups 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Ash Wednesday 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. School Spirit Day 2024 Family Appreciation Day 2024 Student Appreciation Day 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Staff Appreciation Day 2024 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Community Service Day 2024 Community Service Day Community Service Day Community Service Day Community Service Day 1/13 Christmas Pageant 2023 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Auction & Gala 2023 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Trunk or Treat 2023 Blessing of the Animals 2023 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Back to School BBQ 2023 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Golf Tournament 2023 2022-23 School Year Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation - May 19, 2023 Jog-A-Thon - May 5, 2023 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Holy Thursday - April 06, 2023 Ash Wednesday Mass - February 22, 2023 Catholic Schools Week - Friday - School Spirit Day To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Catholic Schools Week - Thursday - Family Appreciation Day Family Appreciation Family Appreciation Family Appreciation Family Appreciation 1/6 Catholic Schools Week - Wednesday - Student Appreciation Day To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Catholic Schools Week - Tuesday - Staff Appreciation Day Catholic Schools Week - Monday - Community Service Day To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Catholic Schools Week - Sunday - Pancake Breakfast, Mass & Open House Annual Report 2022 - Click on photo

Forms & resources for current families at St. Francis. Forms & Resources Family Forms and Information Handbooks Parent/Student Handbook Parent/Student Handbook Agreement Extension Handbook Photo Decline Form Financial Aid FACTS Financial FACTS Online - Financial Aid Application FACTS Financial Aid Information 2026-27 FACTS SIS 1. Family Portal Instructions 2. Accessing Family Portal Instructions 3. District Code - SFAE-CA Volunteer/Family Participation Forms Family Participation Hours Information Volunteer Requirements Diocese of Sacramento - School Volunteer Agreement Form Finger Print Form/Live Scan Parent/Student Handbook Agreement Form Safe Haven Mandatory Online Training for Volunteers Counseling Consent Form Registration Registration for Returning Students & New Siblings 26-27 Registration Information 26-27 Note: Reporting Hours - factsmgt.com>School Log In>Student Information System (SIS)>Log In. Go to Family Dashboard> Click on Parent Name >Service Hours box >Click on the (+) sign. Tuition and Fee Schedule 26-27 Registration Example.pdf Example for Step 1 of Registration Registration for New Students 2026-27 Trouble logging into FACTS? FACTS recently updated its login URL. If your browser uses autofill, you may need to manually enter your username and password the first time you log in at factsmgt.com. If you still experience issues, try using a different web browser. Non-Profit Info Tax Exempt ID# 45-4330879 PCFD Code/United Way - 836 United Way Campaign #16072 NCES #A0300532 CSAC Nomination Form Bake Sale Form Smartcare School Forms and Information Social Media Links Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StFrancisElementary Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stfranciselementary/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/43177102 Student Forms and Information Off Campus Permission Slips BBQ. CSAC. Summer Camp. Forms Trunk . Sees. Reg. Auction. Open Covid. Drama. Performance Forms Uniform Policy Uniform Dress Code & General Appearance Hot Lunch Program (Nommzly) Student Medication Form Sports Athletics doctors release Athletics Medical & Emergency Form Student-Athlete and parent Athletic Agreement 10 Commandments Student Supply Lists Summer Reading Lists Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Document.pdf

Tuition, Extension and Financial Aid at St. Francis. Tuition & Fees We have been a part of the St. Francis Elementary School community for five years. When we first toured St. Francis, we immediately knew that we had finally found the right school for our children. St. Francis offers a well-rounded education starting in TK (including Music, Spanish, Technology, Physical Education, and Art classes). Not only does St. Francis offer an amazing education, but they also nurture each student’s social-emotional well-being, and compassion for others is regularly incorporated into the curriculum and school activities. All of the staff at St. Francis, including the office and extension personnel, are friendly and caring. We have always been impressed that on the first day of school, the staff knows each student by name, and every morning throughout the school year, the students are personally greeted by administration and staff. St. Francis truly feels like a family, and we feel incredibly blessed to be a part of such a supportive and diverse community. - Parent of a 3rd Grader and a TK Student Tuition Rates To Find: Registration Forms & Information Financial Aid Information Community Tab> Forms & Resources Tuition 2026-2027 School Year $8,050 per student (Up to 3 students) 4th Student No Charge Payments Plans Available Applicable for all Grade Levels (TK - 8th) 3% Early Pay Tuition Discount if paid in full by 6/30/2026 $7,808.50 $15,617 $23,425.50 4th Student No Charge Extension Charge - Per student Transitional Kindergarten to Grade 8/Student - Full-time (available daily until 6pm) - $4,160 Flat Rate per year - Part-time (available daily until 4:30pm) - $3,320 Flat Rate per year Fees Application and Testing / New Student $60 *Registration Fee (includes Classroom Fees, Diocesan Assessment, FACTS Fees, Student Insurance, Technology, Building Maintenance Fee, Administrative Fees/ Student $700 Returned Item Charge / Activity $35 Sports Activity Fee / Sport / Track & Cross Country / VB / Basketball / Golf / Flag Football Range in price depending on sport Interim Extension Fee (available for student athletes) $20 8th Grade Graduation Fee / Student $125 Early pay tuition, full tuition and full extension may be paid with checks, money orders, cash or credit card checks. No credit cards may be used for these amounts if paid directly to the school. Credit cards may be used for tuition and extension amounts if paid through FACTS. A service fee applies. Notes *Non-refundable Fees - Registration Fees are non-refundable. ++Extension Enrollment/Family - Students may enroll in Extension whenever a decision for placement in the school's extended care program is made. Students enrolled in Extension may not withdraw and re-enroll multiple times within the school year. For staffing purposes, a 2 week notice prior to the start date is requested. All arrangements for Extension are made through the school finance office. Financial Aid Financial Aid, based on demonstrated need, is available for registered students attending St. Francis of Assisi Elementary. Applications are processed through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, the schools’ tuition data service. Information provided to FACTS is confidential and reviewed by the Principal and Director of Finance in determining awards. Grant amounts are subject to the funds available through the contributions of designated scholarships, bequests and the generosity of individual donors. To find out more or to apply: Financial Aid FACTS Website FACTS

St. Francis of Assisi Elementary is a Catholic, private, 128 year old school in midtown Sacramento, educating students from TK through to 8th Grade. Announcements Registration for NEW families is now OPEN for the 2026-27 School year Registration for the 2026-27 School Year is currently OPEN for returning families Additional Registration Information Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School in Sacramento, CA, where we nurture vibrant community built on faith, academic excellence, and character. Our dedicated staff and supportive families work together to create a safe and engaging environment, encouraging each child to reach their potential. We celebrate diversity and promote values rooted in the teachings of St. Francis, fostering a love for learning and a commitment to service. Join us in inspiring the next generation of leaders and compassionate individuals! Upcoming Events At St. Francis Elementary School, we celebrate our vibrant community with pride as we invite families to join us for upcoming events that strengthen our bonds and embrace togetherness! Noon Dismissal April 2nd Spring Break April 3rd - April 10th Jog-A-Thon May 1st End of School Year May 29th

Join us for our annual Auction & Gala, Evergreen Elegance Auction & Gala 2025 at The Center at 2300. Thank you for making the auction an incredible success! Thank You to Our Sponsors! Click on each logo to go to the company website

Celebrating a safe Halloween with our SFE family. Trunk or Treat at the school. SFE Trunk or Treat Volunteer link - Coming Soon!

Interested in St. Francis Elementary as a potential school for your child? Check out our admissions process or book a tour. Inspiring. Loving. Thriving. Together Sr. Claire Graham, an alumna of St. Francis, had a single saying that sums up everything that St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School embodies… “No matter the question, the answer is always Love!” This simple statement, an extension of our patron St. Francis, is the essence of our school. One of trust. One of faith. One of compassion. One of belonging. One of love. We try, to the best of our ability, to live this way of life with our students, parents, families, and community in all we do. Belonging is what makes everything we do work. When students feel they belong, they are engaged, they learn, they take care of each other, and they thrive. When families feel they belong, they trust in what happens at school, they feel their children are safe, and they are part of a community that watches out for one another. St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School is a community, first and foremost. A community in which everyone belongs regardless of background. Our goal is to set young people into the world who take care of others first, have deepened their own faith journey, work as hard as possible at all times, tackle challenges, contribute to the world around them, and most importantly, LOVE! Welcome to St. Francis! INQUIRIES We are parents of a 1st grader and started at St. Francis when she was in kindergarten. Coming from a different preschool, joining a class that had already been together for a year, and starting in the middle of the pandemic, we were a bit apprehensive about our daughter meeting people and feeling welcomed by a new school community. But the St. Francis community was amazing. From the first day, she was greeted by name at drop off by the principal, teachers, and staff. She was included in activities, staff helped her meet people and make friends, and she was accepted as part of the group by her class. The apprehension about starting at a new school turned into excitement about going to school each day, and our family could not be happier with our experience at St. Francis. We really appreciate the emphasis on the Schoolwide Learning Expectations and the focus on educating the whole person. The academics have been outstanding, and our daughter has been challenged to do her best academically each day. But in addition to strong academics, we appreciate how St. Francis has built a community that allows students to be unique, ask questions, and acknowledge the diversity of the world around them. Students are taught to think for themselves; not that there is one correct way to think. Difficult conversations are had directly with students, not avoided. St. Francis emphasizes a curriculum of kindness, understanding, open-mindedness, and acceptance of all people, and there is a focus on how our differences make our community better and more interesting. These are not empty words on the school’s website or mission statement; there is a top-down commitment, starting with the principal and staff, and reinforced with the students, to recognize and discuss the diversity and uniqueness of each person’s experience, background, and ideas. We could not be happier at St. Francis, and are looking forward to many years ahead at the school, Mike & Flo - March 2022 (1st Grade Parents) Apply to SFE & Timeline Apply to SFE & Timeline Finances Finances Tours Tours TK & Kindergarten Readiness

St. Francis Elementary School opened on November 5, 1895, as a two room school staffed by the Sisters of Mercy from St. Joseph’s Academy. This year, we celebrated our 125th Anniversary. School History St. Francis Elementary School opened on November 5, 1895, as a two room school staffed by the Sisters of Mercy from St. Joseph’s Academy. The school, under their direction, expanded to grade twelve by 1947. Several years later, the high school was relocated, and the present site became an elementary school only. The current school was built in July 1924. The town of Gubbio, where Francis first ministered to lepers, sits on the slopes of Mount Igino about 30 kilometers from Assisi and at one time was plagued by a vicious wolf. The stories of the infamous wolf were known throughout the area, and the people of Gubbio lived in fear. Francis decided to put an end to this problem and made his way to the town with one of his companions. He explained his mission, and the townspeople begged the beloved Francis to remain within the town walls for protection, but Francis took his leave to meet the wolf. He took not a shield or a helmet, but asked his quivering companion to go with him. He made the sign of the cross and left the city gate. Almost immediately, the wolf ran from its cover to meet the two men. Francis raised his arm and made the sign of the cross over the wolf and the wolf immediately stopped. Francis spoke, "Brother Wolf, come here. In the name of Christ I command you not to harm anyone anymore." The wolf approached the saint and lay down at the feet of Francis. Francis continued, "Brother Wolf, you have done much harm, not only destroying creatures of God without mercy, but devouring men and women, too, who are made in the image of God. But though you do indeed deserve to be punished, the Lord wants you to make peace with all His creatures instead." This offer of repentance was accepted by the wolf, who placed his paw in Francis' hand as a sign of agreement not to harm God's creatures anymore. Then Francis, his no longer shaking companion, and the wolf marched into Gubbio to the amazement of its citizens. "Repent!" he called to the people of Gubbio. He also advised them to take care of Brother Wolf, who would not now be killing for his sustenance. So from then on, the wolf went from door to door receiving food and love from the people of Gubbio. The Story of St. Francis St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Patron Saint of Ecology.. St. Francis and the Wolf Learn about our Centennial quilt - Timeline of St. Francis of Assisi School -

Find out everything about the St. Francis of Assisi Elementary Choir. Choir The SFE School Choir consists of about 60 students in grades 5-8. We practice twice a week either during lunch recess or twice a week before school. Not only are we the music ministers during our school Masses, but four times each year we minister at Parish Masses. Additionally, we perform at the Diocesan Choral Festival and showcase our talent at our annual Spring Concert. We are known in the community for singing the National Anthem at the Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento River Cats, and the Sacramento Republic games. We also provide Christmas music for the Diocesan Camp ReCreation Christmas party and other community events. By joining choir, you will have the opportunity to grow your talent and gain confidence as a singer and musician. If you love music this is the place to be! 2022 SFE Choir

The SFE library provides an extensive library and world texts to the students at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Library

Learn everything you need to know about volunteering at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Volunteering Volunteer Requirements All parents assisting in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, or engaging in any volunteer activities that require direct interaction with students must have the following current and on file in the office: Student/Parent Handbook Student/Parent Handbook Agreement Form School Volunteer Agreement Form *Given to all families at the start of the school year, both of these forms must signed, dated and returned to the office. Fingerprint Clearance - Fingerprint forms are available on the school web site www.stfranciselem.org – click on the Forms icon. Fingerprinting may be done through any authorized institution. Cost of the processing fee varies and is the responsibility of the parent. Fingerprinting must only be done once. If you have already been fingerprinted for the previous year, it is not necessary to have them redone. Fingerprint clearance by another school outside the Sacramento Diocese, another agency or employer cannot be accepted. Fingerprint clearance is reported to the Diocese and then forwarded to the school. This process can take up to 3 weeks. If you are unsure of your fingerprint status, please check with the office. Certificate of Completion of the Safe Haven online training program Volunteer Drivers must have all of the above in addition to the following: Current copy of valid CA driver’s license Current copy of valid personal auto insurance with limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident. Please provide a copy of the declarations page with the correct limits, not just the insurance card. Online training programs are through Catholic Mutual Group. Parents must be re-certified every 3 years. Notification will be sent when retraining is required. Volunteer Requirements are stipulated by the Diocese. Parents without the above documentation on file, will not be allowed to engage in activities that directly interact with students. No exceptions. Volunteer Opportunities Hour Opportunities Hours are given for a variety of services/involvement throughout the school year. Hour opportunities and sign-ups for large fundraisers and events may be posted in the entryway lobby or online. Other needs throughout the school year are published through email blasts, on the school website or sent home by teachers. Some areas with opportunities include the following: Parent Club Meetings Parent Club Officers Athletics Classrooms ** CSAC Members Decathlons Donations * Extension Extra Curricular Clubs Field Trips** Fundraisers Library/Book Fairs Work Parties *** * Donations Donation Items/Baked Goods are requested throughout the year for various fundraisers and events. Donated items receive hours only if they are specifically requested. i.e. paper plates, paper cups etc. A maximum amount of 3 hours is granted for purchased donations/auction donations per family, per event. Additional hours will not be granted for donations exceeding the requested amount or exceeding $60 in cost or value. Hours given are as follows: Homemade Goods = 2 Hrs. Per 2 Doz., Main Dish or Dessert Store Bought Food/Donation Items are figured in $20 increments: $20 = 1 Hr, $40 = 2 Hrs, $60 and up = 3 Hrs. maximum ** Classrooms & Field Trips Throughout the school year, all classes need parents to chaperone and/or drive on field trips or assist in the classroom with various needs. Parents are asked to assist in these services as they approach. (Please see Requirements if direct interaction with students is required) *** Work Parties/Clean Up All after fundraiser cleanup, building maintenance projects and work party events earn double hours. Work party dates are published in the monthly calendars and through email blasts. Reporting Hours Family Participation Hours Families are asked to perform 25 hours of service in support of the school and its activities. Families who complete their 25 Family Participation Hours of service by the last day of the applicable school year are eligible to receive a Registration Fee Discount when registering for the following school year. Hours are verified by the Administration. Online Hours Reporting Families are responsible for reporting their service hours. Hours are reported to coincide with the actual school year. Summer service hours are applied toward the upcoming school year. To report your hours, log into your FACTS account and go to your family portal. Click on service hours and add hours using the + sign at the top. Please fill out all of the required details. Hours Reporting Deadline All hours must be reported by the last day of the applicable school year.

We use Renaissance Learning’s STAR assessments and the ACT Aspire (Grades 3-8) are exam tools that empower our teachers to personalize instruction and move students toward meeting or exceeding diocesan learning standards. Test Scores Education at the elementary level is the foundation on which all future education is built. Renaissance Learning’s STAR assessments and the ACT Aspire (Grades 3-8) are exam tools that empower our teachers to personalize instruction and move students toward meeting or exceeding diocesan learning standards. Administered every 9 weeks, STAR assessments provide the valid, reliable and actionable data, which allows for targeted instruction. ACT Aspire, a summative standards exam administered in April, connects student growth from grades 3 – 8, identifying student pathways to high school and ultimately college and career readiness. The integration of these testing methods, in addition to constant communication and collaboration amongst the teaching staff, results in an outstanding spiritual and academic curriculum evidenced by the scores of St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School students which remain consistently well above both diocesan and national standards. Graduates of St. Francis of Assisi Elementary leave our school as devout, well-rounded individuals, amply prepared for the challenges of high school and college. St. Francis Elementary is such a welcoming community. From the sounds of laughter of kids walking down the halls to the smiling faces of the teachers and staff, we truly love everything about being part of the St. Francis family. Our daughter wakes up excited to go to school and as parents, we could not ask for more, Jared & Ashleigh, April 2022 (Parents of a 3rd Grader).