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9.11.01
Preschool class and open house information has been emailed to all families. Please look this information over carefully. You will need to register for an open house time slot. Bussing details will be provided at open house.
Vote for our own Grady Brunn for the Prep Redzone Preseason 5A Player of the Year in Minnesota.
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St. Francis Area Schools is committed to providing high-quality education that equips each student with the knowledge and skills they need to reach their full potential. We believe that every student has the potential to achieve great things, and we are committed to providing them with the classes, programming and tools they need to succeed.
However, our district faces significant challenges in meeting these goals as funding for education has not kept pace with the educational needs of our students.
As we prepare for the school year, our district is also looking ahead to the November special election, where district voters will be asked to consider a proposed plan that would provide additional funding for our schools. This funding would allow us to:
• Enhance vocational education and trade programming to prepare students for high-demand careers.
• Expand hands-on learning for STEAM programming.
• Provide supplies and materials across all grade levels.
• Ensure access to up-to-date technology.
• Attract and retain quality staff.
Over the past nine years, our district has reduced our budget by $11 million to deal with a budget shortfall due to inadequate state funding.
St. Francis Area Schools receives $1,347 less funding per student than the state average, placing our school district among the region’s lowest for per pupil funding. Over 70% of school districts in Minnesota rely on voter-approved operating levies to provide additional funding to support the day-to-day operations of schools, including curriculum, materials and supplies, student programming and services, and staff compensation. St. Francis Area Schools does not have a voter-approved operating levy. This means we spend hundreds of dollars less per student than area school districts.
On Tuesday, November 7, St. Francis Area School District voters will consider two ballot questions - a 10-year, $325 per student operating levy and a 10-year, $880,000 annual capital projects levy - to increase funding for our district and provide a strong future for our students, staff and schools.
This is an important community decision. We want residents to have the information they need to learn about our challenges, the proposed plan to address them, and the tax impact on local property owners. We encourage you to explore our new website, www.sfStrongFuture.org, for detailed information about the referendum.
The Summer 2023 Saints News digital version is now available at chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3183/ISD15/3171163/Saints_News_Summer_2023.pdf
The SFHS Marching Band performed today at Valleyfair.
Upcoming performances to catch the marching band are in Blaine, Saturday, June 24 at noon; in Forest Lake, Tuesday, July 4th at 10 am; and in Isanti, Thursday, July 6 at 5pm
Beginning June 20, and continuing through June 30, you may be contacted by the Morris Leatherman Company to complete a survey about St. Francis Area Schools. This survey is authorized by the SFAS School Board and your responses will help determine priorities for a possible operating referendum.
Because this is a research-based survey, you may still be contacted even if you are on a do not call list.
Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything St. Francis Area Schools, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
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SFAS American Indian Education Program is hosting a sewing workshop on Sunday, November 20th from 2:00-6:00pm in room E208at St. Francis High School. All are welcome to attend this free event! Please RSVP to haley.dagle@isd15.org or 763-213-1575 by Monday, November 14th.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for St. Francis Area Schools! It's everything St. Francis Area Schools, in your pocket.
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St. Francis Gladiators Wrestling team invites those with students in grades PreK-6th to join their team. Enjoy pizza this Thursday, October 27, in the high school commons while you learn about the program.
The full day Preschool class located at SFE had the chance to explore the outdoor classroom.
The ECFC teachers at the Early Childhood Family Center are celebrating Homecoming with the Hawaiian theme as they greet children and families.
We were pleased to have a SF football player read to our preschool students today. #saintspride
Our preschool staff are looking forward to seeing you at our open houses tonight from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at ECFC and 4:30-6:30 p.m. at SFES.
Congratulations to the St. Francis Saints baseball team for advancing to the State Tournament!
St. Francis Alumni Maggie Ewen was named one of the 50 most memorable Minnesota girls of the Title IX sport era.
Congratulations Maggie!
We have had some new positions open up this week.
-Middle School Math Teacher ADSIS - SFMS
-Middle School Math Teacher-Grade 6 - SFMS
-Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent - DO
-Head Coach-Boys Hockey - SFHS
-Assistant Coach, Boys Hockey (multiple positions) - SFHS
To see all of our career opportunities and to apply, visit: /o/isd15/page/employment
Extra! Extra! Have you heard the news? St. Francis Community Education's summer theatre is putting on Newsies Jr. 🎼📰 We hope to see you there!
Show dates are:
June 23 7:00 p.m.
June 24 7:00 p.m.
June 25 7:00 p.m.
June 26 2:00 p.m.
For tickets, visit: https://search.seatyourself.biz/.../stfrancishs/buy-tix