What Moves you?

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Skate to Success

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In Classroom 7B

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Flash VIKING

The February 26, 2018

St. Francis

Skate Night

At Carousel Skate Thursday, March 1st

6:00-8:00PM

Skate to Success

Raise MORE MONEY for your School

Kansas weather changes fast, but when it’s colder weather and shorter days, snuggling up on the coach to watch TV is even more tempting than usual. No matter what Mother Nature brings, it’s important to note however, that your kiddos need to keep moving. When kids get enough active play, there’s a marked improvement in their cognitive abilities, academic behavior and overall attitude, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, making it more important than ever to encourage our kids to incorporate physical activity into their day. Here are some simple ways to get the whole family moving! 1) Freeze Dance: The rules are simple, dance when the music plays and when the designated

DJ stops the music, everyone freezes.

2) Learn Some Moves: Thanks to helpful how-tos on YouTube, it’s now easier than ever to learn how to (properly) bust a move. So try to teach your preschooler how to do the moon walk. The opportunities really are endless!

3) Yoga JENGA: Use a pencil to write down a yoga move on each JENGA block. Set up the tower and play the game as usual, but every time a block is pulled out, every player has to do the specific yoga move. If the tower falls, do the plank for 30 seconds.

4) Balloon Volleyball: Make a net by tying a piece of yarn from one chair to another. Then blow up a balloon and start practicing those serving skills!

The classroom with the highest attendance wins a FREE PIZZA PARTY the night of the Skating Party!!!!

2018-2019 ENROLLMENT UNDERWAY:

Preschool Enrollment is continuing for children ages 3 and 4. Enrollment for preschool classes is done online through the school website (stfranciswichita.com); select Rev Trak online payment portal; then select Preschool Registration.

Applications for Admission are being accepted for the Kindergarten Class and for Grades 1-7. Applications can be found on the school website (stfranciswichita.com), under Forms and Documents. 2018-2019 KINDERGARTEN SCREENING: The 2018-19 Kindergarten Screening will take place on Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2. If an Applica-tion for Admission is not on file, this application can be found on the school website (stfranciswichita.com). To sign-up for a screening date, select the link shown below.

VIKING

4th grade continued the yearly tradition of baking bread on February 5th. Students incorporated several subjects into this project. We used math, science, and social studies skills as we followed the recipe to mix our bread. The best part? It was baked in time for each student to take their own loaf home to enjoy!

Join us for Stations of the cross:

February 28 at 2:45 p.m.

March 7 at 2:45 p.m.

March 14th “Walking Stations”

- Join your child’s class.

March 28 at 2:45 p.m.

Or each Friday during Lent following the

5:30 p.m. Mass. (Excluding Good Friday).

The school year for the students in 7B has been very busy and

fun. All the students in 7B are working hard getting ready for state as-

sessments that we will take in April. Not only are we working hard for

state tests, but also on the school goal of answering 3.14 million math

facts by March 14, which is also known as Pie Day. In science class, 7th

grade students have been making boats and cars. It was a lot of fun to

make and see all the creative ideas.

A few weeks ago, 7B students, along with the rest of the SFA

student body, participated in many activities to celebrate Catholic

Schools Week. We started the week with Jam

for the Lamb. It was a time of adoration and

reflection. In the middle of the week, we par-

ticipated in bingo and won a class jeans day.

On the Friday of Catholic Schools Week, three

students (Maddie Gallant, Ean Neville, and

Kate Stuckey) participated in the

school pep rally as part of the

Green Team.

We also continue to fast,

pray and get closer to God this

Lenten season.

Mar. 1st - Lunch Money Due Mar. 1st - 2nd grade retreat 9:30-3:00pm Mar. 1st - Skating Party Mar. 1st-2nd - Kindergarten Screening Mar. 5th - Track Practice Begins Mar. 5th - Preschool Literacy Night 6:00-7:30pm Mar. 6th - Last day to sign up for Conferences

Mar. 7th - Stations of the Cross 2:45pm Mar. 7th - BOB Practice Mar. 8th - 3rd Grade Program 2:30 or 7:00 pm March 9th - End of Quarter Mar. 9th - Kindergarten Retreat Mar. 9th - Spirit Shirt & Jeans Day Mar. 11th - First Communion at 1:00pm Mar. 12th - Classroom Adoration Mar. 12th - Chipotle Fundraiser