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Teaching God's Children Since 1743

Dedicated to helping children realize their tremendous potential, Saint Francis Academy provides high-quality Catholic education in a nurturing, supportive environment. Academic instruction, sacramental preparation, and spiritual formation combine to give students in pre-kindergarten to grade eight a well-rounded foundation for a life of learning and growing in God's love.

From the Principal

Dear Parents,

We had an incredible Catholic School's Week. Many thanks to all our volunteers. The Book Fair and Science projects were wonderful. Sunday, the hall was filled with grandparents and all their families too for a special time together. Msgr. Coyle's cousin Ed Dougherty (professional PGA golfer) spoke to the students about his faith and his Catholic education. He signed autographs for many of the children. Check out his picture on the left side of this web page within the "Photo Gallery" button. On Tuesday, the students were entertained by Mr. Grout's amazing juggling and magical talents...not to mention a FREE pizza lunch provided by our incredible Home & School Assn. On Wednesday, the entire school watched the SFA video together and were treated with special surprises too. Thursday we honored our volunteers and our championship cheerleaders led us all. Friday we all attended Mass followed by "Doughnuts with Dad" "Muffins with Mom" and "Tastycakes with the teachers" May God bless all our families and teachers for their sacrifice to give the children the greatest gift of all: To pray, learn and spread Our Lord's light on a daily basis!!!

Deacon Thomas Murphy

Silent Auction This Saturday March 13

Silent Auction Top 10

Top 10 Reasons To Come to the Auction
10- You don’t have to bid on anything
9- the food, drinks and desserts are great
8- it’s an early night (starts at 5:30)
7- it helps support your child’s school.
6- you can walk away with gift cards way below cost
5- everyone who went last year had a great time
4- it’s a riot watching people you know bid against each other
3- Watch Deacon Murphy get upset as his wife keeps bidding
2- Watch Mrs. Murphy get upset when Deacon tells her to stop bidding
1- American Idol isn’t on that night
***Check out the the Auction items in the Home & School button on your left***

Student Council Raises $103 for Haiti Congratulations to the student council for selling chocolate rose lollipops for the benefit of the Haiti earthquake victims.

8th Graders Conduct Video Conference The 8th graders compared their probability equations with Immaculate Conception Academy via our Smartboard. The video conference involved two of our students (Adam & Ian)demonstrating probability lessons to the Immaculate Conception students. See the class picture in the photo gallery button on the left.

Congratulations 8th Grader Rebecca Houk On being the Co-Champion of the Berks County Reading Eagle Spelling Bee.

Cheerleaders Win Again Our amazing cheerleaders took 1st place in "Cheer Chant" and "Spirit Award" on Sunday, February 14 at Holy Name High School. Congratulations to all the coaches and girls!!!! Visit the "photo gallery" button on the left for their team picture!

Middle States Evaluation INCREDIBLE!

The Middle States Assn. visited our school in October and were very very impressed. They gave us a "Glowing Report" that will be finalized in the next two months. They met with our entire staff after their three day visit and described how fortunate we were to be a part of such a positive academic and spiritual experience. They told us that they would love to trade places with any of our staff...a beautiful compliment!!!

School Closings & Delays

How do you know if the school is closed or dismissing early due to snow or icy conditions???
Parents can do any of the following:
1) Go to the school’s website at www.sfabally.org 2) Turn to (Ch. 69 TV) WFMZ
3) Call the school’s answering machine after 6:15am for closing and delay information 610-845-7364.
***The best thing to do is register your cell phone and/or email on the “Newsflash” button of our school’s website. This will notify you immediately by text message and/or email of any school situations***

Please note: We do not follow the Boyertown School District for closings and delays. If you reside in another school district, you must be aware of St. Francis Academy’s closing or delay schedule. For example, do not send your child to school if your district is operating on a one hour delay and St. Francis has a two hour delay. The school will not be open for any children arriving earlier than what has been announced.
Special Pre-K Note: If there is a two hour delay, the Pre-k class will be canceled.

Skorts Now Available Girls skorts are now available from the Rose Uniform Co. Follow the Rose Uniform link under the "Dress Code" button on the left.

Visit Faculty Websites Teacher Web Pages – Our teachers have been working hard at developing teacher web pages. Look for the latest classroom “happenings” and some classroom photos too! Click the "faculty Websites" button on the left.

Coming Events

3/11/2010 First Communion Meeting 7pm

First Communion Meeting Thursday 7pm in library - for all parents whose child will be making their First Communion.

3/12/2010 Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross Friday for grades 3 - 8 at 2:15. Please join us if you can.

3/13/2010 Silent Auction

Saturday evening at SFA Auditorium. Join the fun and laughs for this very successful event.

3/15-19 IOWA Testing Gr 2,3,4,5,6,7

IOWAS will be administered to grades 2,3,4,5,6,7. Please make sure your child gets to bed early and has a good breakfast.

3/24/2010 Catie's

Dress Down Day for “Catie’s Wish”.
There will be a Dress Down Day on Wednesday, March 24th. The cost to dress down will be a minimum of $1. Catie O’Brien was seven years old when she died of a rare form of brain cancer. Before Catie died she wished to make a difference in the lives of those who tried to save her – those at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Catie’s wish was “to treat everyone at St. Jude on her birthday”.Catie wanted to pay for all St. Jude expenses, treatments and salaries. Catie’s birthday is April 23rd. Please be a part of Catie’s team. Before Catie’s family moved, they were members of St. Columbkill’s parish.

3/24/2010 H & S Meeting

Home & School Meeting Wednesday Evening @ 7:30 in the SFA Auditorium.

3/26/2010

Stations of the Cross Friday for grades 3 - 8 at 2:15. Please join us if you can.

3/30/2010 Mass

Mass on Tuesday, March 30th at 8:50 am

Saint Francis Academy 668 Pine Street -- Bally, PA 19503 610-845-7364

Last Modified: Tuesday, Mar. 09, 2010