St. Francis Elementry School, Private Catholic Elementry School, Sacramento, California

The Association of Parents, Parishioners, and Alumni of St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School (APPA) is the official organization of parents, individually and cooperatively, working with the administration in enhancing the educational experience and environment for our children.

It takes parents who are committed to the students and faculty to promote a sense of community throughout the school. We believe teachers and students are inspired when they see commitment and support given to the school community from parents. We welcome your participation and believe that volunteerism is the key to success. Parent Participation hours can be earned through your involvement. Our activities make a positive contribution to the quality of the education, student life, and spirit of the St. Francis community. We always welcome new thoughts and ideas to make our association stronger and better.

All parents, alumni, and parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi are members of the APPA (Association of Parents, Parishioners, and Alumni).

Objectives and Purpose

The primary purpose of the APPA is to support and advise the principal in the mission and philosophy of the school. The objective of the APPA is to raise funds for the school enrichment, encourage parental involvement to enhance the experience, facilitate communication between parents and school administration and the St. Francis parish, and sponsor and encourage recreational and sports activities.

How to Get Involved

There are many ways to be involved in making APPA the best it can be:

Attend the APPA Meetings.
Support and attend our events and fundraisers.
Volunteer to help with our various APPA Events. (Another great way to earn those parent hours.)
Participate in our Fundraising Programs.
Contact any of the APPA officers or members to find out more ways you can help us at St. Francis Elementary School.

It takes parents who are committed to the students and faculty to promote a sense of community throughout the school. We believe teachers and students are inspired when they see commitment and support given to the school community from parents. We welcome your participation and believe that volunteerism is the key to success. Parent Participation hours can be earned through your involvement in our fundraisers. We always welcome new thoughts and ideas to make our club stronger and better.

Bylaws

Mission

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is dedicated to living the Gospel values. Our Franciscan, academically challenging curriculum teaches and supports students in becoming contributing members of their communities.

Philosophy

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School, an educational ministry of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, strives to create a Franciscan environment which serves the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of our students. Understanding that parents are the primary educators of their children, the staff’s vocation is to inspire and facilitate learning. Together, we instill Catholic Christian values and traditions in our children.

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

A St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School Student is:

Spiritual:

demonstrates Gospel values
actively participates in prayer celebrations
understands the Catholic faith
shows a love of God, others, and self

Academic:

actively solves problems and thinks critically
makes progress through the diocesan standards
develops and shares knowledge and talents
demonstrates a curiosity and respect for learning

Respectful:

appreciates diversity and the uniqueness of others
practices good citizenship
lives the “Acts of Courtesy”
cares for God’s creations

Responsible:

practices self-discipline
makes Christ-like decisions
owns his/her choices
is trustworthy

Confident:

recognizes self-worth
leads and cooperates
embraces challenges
always perseveres

The Prayer of Saint Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is doubt, faith;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled,
As to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.