Dear Parents and Guardians,
Congratulations to students in 8th grade for your achievements reached at graduation. 27% of the Class of 2010 was accepted into Honors Programs at Catholic High Schools and a number of you received 
financial scholarships. Congratulations also to our faculty for preparing the students for high school with an outstanding foundation during the past 9 years. Thank you students, teachers and families for your role in the beautiful graduation ceremonies which we enjoyed for 8th grade, Kindergarten and even pre-K, which is gearing up for its 10th year.
We are underway with plans to relocate Kindergarten from the lower levelof the Parish Center to the second floor. We also look forward to the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in October when we will dedicate the Parish Center classrooms as The St. Francis Cathedral School Early Learning Center in memory of Leonard and Emma Hill. With this dedication, we recognize the outstanding contribution to our school community by Mr. Hill in establishing a generous Scholarship Fund for children who could otherwise not attend Catholic school.
As mentioned at the last general H.S.A. meeting, I am happy to report that we have reached a major goal in raising reading proficiency school-wide, and have purchased a new reading program with textbooks for K through 5th grade for September.
I would like to acknowledge your increased participation in the SCRIP program this year, which contributes directly to our school budget and helps the school keep tuition costs stable, while helping families earn back part or the entire assessment fee paid each September. Please continue to support this program over the summer.
As noted throughout this newsletter, we would like to recognize your tremendous support for the Holy Childhood Association, our fundraisers, Fun Day, and by being present at school at recess, as class parents, chaperoning class trips, etc. which helps our teachers and staff tremendously. Your role at SFCS is critical to your child/ren’s success. Thank you very much for your continued participation in school activities as our partners in your child/ren’s early education.
Summer reading lists will be available on the school website as of June 25th.
Have a wonderful summer! We look forward to seeing you in September.
Regards,
Barbara Stevens
Principal
