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We have an extensive athletics program at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School. Sports "The only thing ever achieved in life without effort is failure" St. Francis of Assisi Athletics at St. Francis Mission of SFE Sports Through participation in sports at St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School, students will grow physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. SFE sports provides the opportunity for the student-athlete to exhibit a progression of physical skills and knowledge of a sport in order to enable him/her to apply these skills and knowledge to new situations. Through participation in SFE sports, the student-athlete learns that God is active in all things and that love invites a personal response, beyond self-interest or self-centeredness, toward valuing others and the community of a team. Athletics Teams For questions about athletics at St. Francis, please contact mainoffice@stfranciselem.org or 916-442-5494. 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 (Parents of a 1st Grader). Fall Sports Girls Volleyball 5th - 8th Grade Boys Flag Football 6th - 8th Grade COED Cross Country 5th - 8th Grade Winter Sports Girls Basketball 5th - 8th Grade Boys Basketball 5th - 8th Grade Pee Wee Pups TK & Kindergarten Little Dribblers 1st - 4th Grade Spring Sports COED Track and Field 5th - 8th Grade Girl's Flag Football 6th - 8th Grade Golf Team 5th - 8th Grade Boys Volleyball 6th - 8th Grade Sportmanship Sportsmanship at St. Francis is an integral part of the mission of the school. SFE is dedicated to fostering our Franciscan tradition by encouraging an inclusive, positive vision in our boys and girls through exercise, athletic competition, and fully recognizing the dignity of each student. With this in mind, the following goals of SFE Sportsmanship are: a. To build a community which strives to model the charism of St. Francis; b. To develop faithful spirit, school spirit, team spirit and personal acceptance; c. To instill Christ-like sportsmanship in the life-styles of the participants; d. To teach the participants the proper attitude towards winning, losing and competing with dignity; e. To develop and appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of others; f. To train, instruct and follow athletic/sport rules; g. To develop the students’ physical abilities and coordination; h. To help form well-rounded students by fostering good health habits; i. To provide a Franciscan, Catholic environment and outlet for youthful energy; j. To teach the positive value of athletic participation k. To show the necessity of practice, hard work and time management. These goals are founded upon the principle of the infinite worth of each person because he/she is created in the image and likeness of God. PAROCHIAL ATHLETIC LEAGUE (P.A.L) St. Francis participates in the Parochial Athletic League (P.A.L). For more information regarding the P.A.L and the programs that they offer, please visit their websites: Parochial Athletic League SPORTS FORMS All students participating in sports will need to complete a registration packet and pay a Sports Fee. Registration days are announced to coincide with the upcoming sport. The Gallery Click on the pictures to view the sports gallery Sports Highlights February - 2024 - Our Boys Comp Basketball team were the Champions of the consolation category in the Monsignor Higgins Boys Comp Basketball Tournament. October - 2023 - Our Boys Flag Football team ended their season with a second round playoff loss. They had a great season with incredible sportsmanship and skill building. October - 2023 - Our Varsity Blue Girls Volleyball team finished 2nd in their PAL Division. Placed 5th in the CB Tournament, 4th in the SFHS Tournament and 3rd at the annual St. Joseph's Tournament. February, 26 2023 - Our Varsity Girls Basketball Team came second in the PAL Championship at Jesuit High School. They had an amazing season winning everyone of their regular games.