Greetings St. Francis of Assisi Families and Community,

Conferences are an important time to connect with your child’s teacher(s). Our Fall Conferences are coming up at the end of this month and we are excited to connect with you about your child’s progress. Please see the details below for grades K–8.

Grades K–6:

• Conference sign-ups will be available through Sign Up Genius.
• The link to sign up will be sent out on Tuesday, October 7th, at 3:30 p.m.
• Please ensure you reserve a time that works best for your family.
• Important: For students in grades 4–6, student attendance is required at conferences. Their participation allows them to take responsibility for their learning, reflect on their progress, and set meaningful goals.
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Grades 7–8:

• Conferences will be held in an arena-style format.
• No sign-up is required—families may attend during any of the available times.  Students are required to attend these conferences.
• More information will be emailed to 7^th and 8th-grade families next week.

 

Conference Dates and Times:

• Wednesday, October 29th – 8:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
• Thursday, October 30th – 12:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
• Friday, October 31st – 8:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.

 

We look forward to partnering with you to celebrate student growth and set goals for the remainder of the year.

Thank you for your continued support!

Peace,
Mrs. Farewell

This Week's Safety Updates: Strengthening Safety at STFOA
The safety of our students, staff, and parish community is always our top priority. Thanks to the incredible support from our recent STFOA Fun Run, sponsored by CYO and the Parent Association, we’re putting some of those funds toward enhancing security at our school.
 
At times our community will notice the presence of more security measures in response to community feedback, increased foot traffic near campus, and broader school safety concerns nationwide. Specifically, we are partnering with the King County Officers Guild to have a marked, armed patrol car at Mass and events.
 
This is a preventative measure—a consistent, visible presence that helps deter unwanted activity and reinforces that STFOA is a safe, protected place for our children to gather in faith and learn.
 
Officers will arrive early to check in, walk the perimeter, and remain onsite during Mass with a school radio for direct communication. They’ll be our extra set of eyes and ears, engaging only if a situation requires it.
 
Our teachers will also talk with students in a reassuring way, helping them understand that the officer’s presence is part of how we care for and protect our community.

We’re proud to take these proactive steps to keep STFOA a safe, faith-filled environment for every student and family.