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Our hot lunch program is open to all students. A new menu is sent out at the start of every month. Hot Lunch December Lunch Form, please have it turned in no later than Friday, November 21st. Hot lunch is available 5 days a week. Please note : Help us welcome Wendi Wegener to the SFE Family! Also, we have switched to a new online lunch ordering platform, Nommzly! The new online lunch ordering platform can be found here ! Please check your email for the access code. During the transition period, paper order forms are still available next to the front door, however, the goal is to fully transition to Nommzly in the near future . The upcoming month will become available the last week of every month. Please make sure to label the desired lunch day on the menu with your child’s name. This information helps to create the checklist for each day of service. If a family has more than one child, please write the names on each day each child is buying lunch so we can limit confusion. Forms can be turned into the office or directly to the cafeteria, and needs to be turned over by the deadline for each month. Payments The price for one lunch is $7 per student, per day. Lunches Each lunch includes an entrée, side, milk, and a choice of fruit or green salad. I try to make as many things for the kids as I can. I make the applesauce, spaghetti sauce, the pinto beans, the lasagna rolls, chili, the macaroni and cheese. I roll out the pizzas and prepare all sandwiches, tacos, and burritos by myself. Please feel free to come speak to me about dietary concerns or allergies. About Myself My name is Eric Church and I graduated from St. Francis in 1996. I began to work at St. Francis in January 2001, while I went to CSUS where I received my degree in Social Sciences. In 2009, I took over operations of the St. Francis lunch program. I saw it as an unexpected opportunity to help the school community where I grew up, where my mom has worked for 30 years, where my sister and cousin went to school, and where I met my wife. I am very proud to be a part of the St. Francis School community, and it is my hope that I can be a benefit to all our families and students. Thank you for your continued support, Eric Church Paper Forms

Calendars for the 2023-2024 school year. Make sure to save those dates! Calendar St. Francis Elementary is more than a school for us; it’s become our community with a place and friendships for all of us. Being a part of the school is becoming part of the family, and the people and community here have become a cornerstone of our life, Jennifer (Parent of a 6th Grader) Please click on the titles below to access the individual calendars. General School Calendar 2025-26 Diocesan Calendar 2025-26 Mass Calendar 2025-26

A snapshot look at school life at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Facts at a Glance St. Francis of Assisi Snapshot History Founded in 1895. St. Francis has been educating students spiritually & academically for over 128 years Learn More Location 2500 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 Learn More Grades TK through to 8th grade Learn More School Hours TK - 8am -1:30pm Kindergarten - 8am - 2:30pm Grds. 1 - 5, 8am - 3pm Grds. 6 - 8, 8am - 3:15pm Fridays 2pm Dismissal all grades except TK (TK 1:30pm Dismissal) Enrollment & Class Size 324 Students 36 Maximum per Class Extension Open all school days 7am - 6pm (Not open school vacation, last day before Christmas vacation and last day of school) Learn More Faculty 16 Teachers 8 Aides Learn More Tuition & Extension 2025-2026 School Year $7735. 3% Discount for Early Payment in Full. Extension - $4000 (Other options available) Learn More Financial Aid Available to registered students based on demonstrated financial need. Financial Aid amounts are subject to funds available. Learn More Accreditation Accreditation: Dually accredited in 2023 for a full 6 year term from the Western Association for Schools and Colleges (WASC) & Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). Learn More Standardized Testing Renaissance Learning – STAR Testing every 9 weeks. Learn More General Curriculum Follows the Diocesan standards in core subjects such as Math, English, Science & Social Studies. Learn More Spiritual Development Religious Instruction, Prayer Services, Masses, Sacrament Programs Learn More Extracurricular Academics Religion Decathlon, Mental Math Bowl, Class Field Trips Learn More Student Activities Student Council, Girls & Boys Volleyball & Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Golf, Flag Football, Choir, Drama Club, Performing Arts, Band, Dungeons & Dragons, Anime Club, Jewelry Club & Book Club Learn More Additional Services Library, Computer/Science Lab, Extended Day Care, Education Achievement Specialist, Lunch Program Learn More

Faculty and staff directory at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Get In Touch St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School 2500 K Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Tel: (916) 442-5494 Fax: (916) 442-1390 mainoffice@stfranciselem.org Student Information System - FACTS Tax ID: 45-4330879 St. Francis of Assisi Parish 1066 26th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Tel: (916) 443-8084 Fax: (916) 443-7356 www.stfrancisparish.com "True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice" St. Francis of Assisi Staff are listed in the gallery as admin, teaching staff in order of grade, specialized teaching staff, extension staff and extra-curricular staff . Click on the images to email each staff member directly. Our Staff Community Father Amer Awad, Pastor Ivan Hrga, Principal Michael McCrimons, Associate Principal Marilee Manning, Director of Finance Marques Almeida, Director of Advancement Joanna Hook Office Manager Lynda Lammerding, Associate Director of Finance Alison Buxie, TK Teacher Emily Clancy, Kinder Teacher Student Council Coordinator Makenzie Jones, 1st Grade Teacher Theresa Hanten, 2nd Grade Teacher Isabel Herzberger, 3rd Grade Teacher PYP IB Coordinator Audrey Witteborg, 4th Grade teacher Graham Robertson, 5th Grade Teacher Sharon Pressburg - Nevans 6th Grade Teacher Drama Club MYP IB Coordinator Todd Piscopo-Williams 7th Grade Teacher Dan Reynoso 8th Grade Teacher CSAC Don Brunetti PE Teacher Co-Athletic Director Lynesha Williams-Evawere Director of Achievement Blair Pierroz Math Grds. 6, 7, 8 Janet Stites Performing Arts Science Grds. 5, 6, 7, 8 Religion Coordinator Choir Director Elise Wallace Technology & Design Kellie Paredes Spanish Martina Giordani Italian Ivan Hrga Religion Teacher Grd 8 Joshua Gonong Religion Teacher Grds. 6 & 7 Kate McCrimons Library Media Teacher Patti Sanchez Extension Director Eric Church Associate Director of Extension Lunch Program Theresa Tavianini School Counselor

Enjoy our drama clubs latest performance, featuring students from 6th-8th grade. Drama Club Performance Curiouser & curiouser... An SFE Drama Club Original Not -Alice and Wonder land April 29 / April 30 6:00 pm @ SFE Gym (Adults $5, SFE Students free)

Our Catholic School Advisory Council helps oversee school life at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) Vision Statement The CSAC aspires to become a credible and effective forum for an engaged school and parish community working collaboratively to achieve excellence at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Mission Statement Guided by Franciscan values, the CSAC advises the pastor and school principal of opportunities and goals regarding: Planning Policy development Finances Facilities management Marketing and development These opportunities and goals strengthen the faith formation, educational programs, and environment for students, and in fulfillment of this mission, the SAC will reinforce the partnership which exists between the parents, school, and parish. Guiding Principles CSAC will keep the academic and spiritual welfare of the students uppermost in decisions and endeavors. Advice and recommendations will be deliberated fairly, thoroughly and enthusiastically, and foster an environment of trust. The conduct, activities, and communication with the CSAC will be collaborative, inclusive, open, welcoming, and transparent for parents, faculty, staff, and the parish. Issues, concerns, and matters before the CSAC will be handled effectively and timely, and will receive appropriate follow-through to ensure resolution is achieved. The CSAC members will act and represent themselves professionally and hold confidential matters that are sensitive. Commissioners will strive to be leaders in the school and parish community and model positively the CSAC mission, Franciscan values, and the tenets of the Catholic faith. Proceedings will be conducted enthusiastically and foster a spirit of faith, camaraderie, community, and fun. CSAC Bylaws

Specific curriculum for each subject at each grade level. Curriculum Curriculum Standards Diocesan schools all use the same content standards. PYP and MYP programs are following the program of inquiry/subject objectives along with diocesan standards. The various curriculum areas can be found by using the following links: Religion K-8th Learn More Learn More Language Arts K-8th Learn More Learn More Mathematics K-8th Learn More Learn More Social Studies K-8th Learn More Learn More Science K-8th Learn More Music K-8th Learn More Physical Education K-8th Learn More Technology Literacy Guidelines K-8th Learn More Italian Curriculum Our Italian Program, is offered to students in grades 6th through to 8th grade. Transitional Kindergarten Learn More

Find out St. Francis's response to Coronavirus with protocols for in-person learning and distance learning protocols. Under updated state guidance for schools, all schools must complete and post to their website homepages a COVID-19 Safety Plan (CSP), described below in COVID19 Safety Plan for In-person Instruction section (page 10) prior to reopening for in-person instruction. Schools that have already reopened are required to post their CSPs by February 1, 2021. The CSP is intended to consolidate requirements to develop written plans pursuant to CDPH guidance first issued in May 2020 and the Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards finalized in November 2020. You can find our CSP at: www.scd.org/2021schools On March 13, 2020 St. Francis of Assisi Elementary closed its physical doors to all students and implemented distance learning. Teachers pulled out all of the stops and with the support of our technology department learning shifted online . Chrome books were made available to all students that needed them. Students signed up with platforms such as, Google Classroom, Zoom, Freckle, Duolingo and Khan Academy to continue their studies. On top of academics teachers and staff continued to boost students' and their families morale and important sense of belonging to community through fun Fridays, quizzes, story time, challenges, social media, and zooms check-in's . During the 2020 summer, the principals, the staff and the CSAC board worked tirelessly to create a document with a strict list of protocols and facility updates to ensure the safety of our school community on the physical return to school. Until that is possible we have a vibrant distance learning plan that is consistent across grade levels, age and developmentally appropriate, reflects a regular school day and builds on the successes of the distance learning that we implemented in March. In all of this, great thought and care has been given to the emotional and spiritual health and well-being of our students, staff and families. The 2020-21 school year was challenging, but with community support and the love and care that we have for one another, we worked through it together. "Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible" St. Francis of Assisi Sacramento Diocese regarding Covid-19. Sacramento Diocese Website School opened for in-person teaching under the waiver for the lower grades: September 21, 2020 As the state moved into the red category, upper grades returned to school on 15th October 2020 (Families in lower and upper grades continue to have the option to remain on distance learning) Return to School Covid-19 Protocols Return to School Covid-19 Protocols Distance Learning Protocols Distance Learning Protocols Thank you to all of the Frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic from all of us at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary

Uniform guidelines for students at St. Francis Elementary School. Uniform Guidelines All students enrolled in St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School must wear the entire uniform as described below unless there is an emergency or they have a free dress day. If your child must be out of uniform, please send a note explaining the situation. All uniforms including PE are to be purchased through the Lands End website. Twill pants or shorts and white or gray uniform shirts may also be purchased elsewhere. The school cannot anticipate every fashion trend that may develop and therefore reserves the right to make judgements regarding the application of these general guidelines to specific items at any time. The St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School dress code is meant to reflect the values, principles, and traditions of our school. Both faculty and students have designed this dress code to nurture the school environment with regard all genders, ages, and aspects of the uniform. Students must maintain a neat, clean, responsible, and respectful appearance. If any aspects of the St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School uniform are not worn respectfully by any student, administration and the student’s parents will discuss these issues with the student in a private meeting. UNIFORM & DRESS CODE POLICY GENERAL POLICY New Uniform Partnership with Lands' End Click here to order! School Code: 900206590 As of September, School Plaid is now available! See below for more information While on campus, all students are expected to adhere to the Dress Code in accordance with the following guidelines: FREE DRESS The following rules will be enforced regarding free dress: 1. Modesty and simplicity are guiding principles for free dress. 2. Interpretation of appropriate dress will be left up to the faculty of the school. 3. Clothing must not interfere with instruction or other activities. 4. Clothing must be clean and modest. No halter-tops, spaghetti straps, or tank tops; any sleeveless shirt must be at least three inches wide across the shoulder. 5. Clothing may not have markings, questionable pictures, drawings, symbols, or advertising on it (i.e., alcohol, cigarette, or drug endorsements, words which are racial slurs, sexual comments, intolerant words or comments of any kind). 6. Clothing may not be ripped or torn. 7. Shirts, blouses or tops must be worn at all times and must completely cover the chest area. Bare midriffs are not allowed and must fit appropriately. 8. Flat, closed shoes are the only shoes acceptable; Socks must be worn. (In the case of a special event, specific instructions will be given). 9. Shorts or skirts must not be too short. This clothing may be considered inappropriate if they are shorter than the tip of the longest finger when the arms are fully extended down the side of the student’s body. 10. Jeans in good repair (with no holes, intentional or otherwise) will be acceptable for casual “free dress” (not on “dress up” days or addressing the student body at Mass). 11. Pants of any kind must fit appropriately and be worn at the waist. 12. Low, sagging pants are never permitted. 13. Hats may not be worn in the school building, except on special occasions. 14. Yoga style tight fitting pants or capri are never permitted. 15. Leggings and tights are not allowed to be worn alone. If worn, they are acceptable with shorts, skirts, or pants. Violators of the clothing rules will be asked to call their parents who will be asked to bring them appropriate clothing. If students violate Free Dress repeatedly, further disciplinary consequences will be taken. Extension has their own rules for play clothes after school. Please note their handbook or check with Mrs. Sanchez (the Extension Director) if you have a question about clothing being appropriate. UNIFORM EXCHANGE We encourage parents to recycle their children’s uniforms. After your child has outgrown them, bring clean uniforms to the Uniform Exchange Cabinet. Parents are welcome to take whatever uniforms they need. Uniform Exchange is located on the 1st Floor outside of the cafeteria in between Performing Arts Room and Extension.

St. Francis is a Franciscan community based on acceptance and inclusion. We are a diverse place of belonging, trust, and working together. Inclusivity St. Francis is a Franciscan community based on acceptance and inclusion. We are a diverse place of belonging, trust, and working together. Our school community is one of hospitality that begins at our front doors and extends well beyond into a world around us. "To be loved, as to love" , St. Francis of Assisi For 128 years, St Francis has been a community defined by inclusivity, diversity and love. Together we strive to live our mission and be the best community we can. Cultural Day Cultural Day Saint Kateri Habitat Saint Kateri Habitat Mass Families Mass Families

St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School is the educational ministry of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish that is dedicated to the values of inclusivity, love, understanding, faith, knowledge, and individuality. In the footsteps of our patron saint, we strive to be a community that nurtures the whole About Us Our Mission In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we are an inclusive school community that attentively nurtures love, understanding, faith, knowledge, and individuality. "The Journey is Essential to The Dream" St. Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is doubt, faith; And where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, As to console; To be understood, as to understand; To be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. The Prayer of St Francis "‘When choosing a school, recommend scheduling a tour to meet the principal and teachers to understand the school environment and determine if the school is a good fit for your child. St. Francis Elementary School is more than a school...it's a community of supportive educators and families who give to the well being of each other. We are all in this together and supporting one another through our community is what we are all about. The relationships that are formed by both school mates, teachers and parents make the community one that I am proud to be apart of. Communication is excellent by teachers and supporting staff, who are passionate about the success of your children. The level of education is superior with well qualified teachers. This is our community and family. We are active, we believe in the St. Francis mission of serving others, and highly feel SFE is the best community for our 3 children to meet their educational, social, and development needs." - Parent Testimonial Our Philosophy St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School is the educational ministry of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish that is dedicated to our Catholic tradition and the values of inclusivity, love, understanding, faith, knowledge, and individuality. In the footsteps of our patron saint, we strive to be a community the nurtures the whole child, builds relationships, and maintains our place in Sacramento. As a community, we partner with one another for the well-being of every student, spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. We are called to inspire and develop internationally minded young people who recognize our common humanity, care for God’s creation, and embody peace for our world. Walking the path of St. Francis, we continue to spread his legacy to Love, Inspire and Thrive, Together. Our Vision To be a thriving Franciscan community of loving, humble and compassionate learners that celebrate, cultivate and embody joy, worth, and dignity in our world. The Crest The SFES crest closely resembles the heritage of the Order of Friars Minor. The shield is a visual representation of the history, symbolism and message of Franciscan ideals. The San Damiano Cross represented in the crest is cherished by Franciscans as the symbol of Francis’s mission from God. It was said the St. Francis was in prayer before the cross when God commissioned him to “rebuild his Church.” The original cross still hangs in the Basilica of St. Clare in Assisi, Italy. As a school community, we pray Francis’ Prayer Before the Crucifix of San Damiano every morning. In the Franciscan coat of arms, the traditional element of the right unclothed arm of Christ passes over the left arm of Francis that is sleeved in a friar’s habit. Both hands bear the stigmata, the wound marking the crucifixion of Jesus. The traditional embattled line at the top of the shield represents the history of St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School and is a tribute to the foundation and building dating back to the school’s establishment in 1895. The crest colors represent the spiritual heritage of SFES. The blue symbolizes peace, tranquility and harmony, values St. Francis cherished and highlighted in the opening line of the Prayer of St. Francis - “Lord, Make me an instrument of your peace…”. The gold represents the joy, the hope and the light the community of SFES embraces and sends out through its students. The sunburst in the background of the SFES crest pays homage to St. Francis’ Canticle of the Sun in which he praises God and gives thanks for all God’s creation. "We chose to send our children to St. Francis after meeting with the principal, Mr. Hrga. He impressed us with his commitment to the students, families, and community. His vision for the characteristics of students who graduate from St. Francis Elementary matched what we wanted for our girls and we saw it reflected in the 8th grade students we met. We have been at St. Francis Elementary for almost 4 years now and I know we made the right choice. Our children have been nurtured and supported by Mr. Hrga and the amazing teachers and staff at this school, both academically and as they grow as good citizens. We love this community!"-Parent Testimonial

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