12/06/2023
We celebrated the Feast of Saint Nicholas today with an act of service. Students and staff brought new pairs of pajamas to assist Catholic Charities with helping families in need.
Our Timberwolves also had a visit from St. Nicholas and found treats in their shoes. We are getting into the Christmas spirit here at SFA!
12/05/2023
Hope is the theme of this first week of Advent. As we celebrated our Advent Wreath Ceremony this morning, SFA students focused on looking forward in hope to the coming of Christ.
12/02/2023
Thank you! Thank you! Due to your generous spirit during the Campaign, we raised $1735 to enhance the Wolf Den Library! 📚We love our SFA Community and all the ways you rally around our school.
12/01/2023
It's FACULTY FEATURE FRIDAY!! We are happy to introduce Mrs. Chelsea Bloodworth, a 12 year SFA veteran. Mrs. Bloodworth is a wonderful teacher assistant whose calm demeanor gently guides our three year old Timberwolves!
11/29/2023
Show your SFA House pride by wearing your colors tomorrow. Remember to stay in the uniform guidelines with your clothing choices.
11/28/2023
It's GIVING TUESDAY! Today is the last day to donate to our amazing SFA Wolf Den Library. https://memphis.igivecatholic.org/organizations/stfranciscatholicschool
11/24/2023
It's FACULTY FEATURE FRIDAY!! We are thrilled to highlight a 20 year veteran teacher and lover of all things history and language. Mrs. Rosengarten has given students the gift of history as an important story to be told. Her detailed notes and enthusiasm for history and language prepare our students to excel in high school. Thank you, Mrs. Rosengarten!
11/22/2023
SFA is so thankful for the support and generosity of our parents. Before the break, our amazing PTO treated us to a wonderful meal filled with homemade crock pot delights, delicious desserts, and a fantastic “candy apple bar”! And, our parents covered lunch duties so the teachers could sit and enjoy it all!! We know we have much to be grateful for. Thank you SFA PTO!!
11/20/2023
Once a Timberwolf, Always a Timberwolf! We are so proud that our former SFA students continue to excel in their high school careers at St. Benedict! Bravo, Timberwolves and keep up the excellent work!
11/17/2023
It's FACULTY FEATURE FRIDAY! Ms. Beth Clemens has been teaching at SFA for more than 20 years! She was a staple of our fifth grade team and now works with just about every SFA student teaching Project Lead the Way and Religion. Ms. Clemens' bright personality and welcoming attitude are a blessing to SFA!
11/17/2023
We've got your weekend plans covered. Come see Elf Jr. starting tonight at 7PM, Saturday at 7PM, or Sunday at 2PM! This hilarious story of Buddy the Elf and his Christmas escapades is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. Join us at the St. Benedict at Auburndale theater for a great show!
Click the link below for tickets.
https://payit.nelnet.net/form/5Bdh0QML
11/17/2023
Congratulations to our 2023 Beta Club inductees! We are so proud of our hardworking Timberwolves at SFA.
11/13/2023
La cantante católica nominada al Grammy, Athenas, estará en Memphis el sábado 18 de noviembre. Las puertas se abren a las 5:30 p.m., el concierto comienza a las 6:30 p.m. y concluye con Adoración Eucarística. (El evento está en español).
Para obtener más información sobre las oportunidades de patrocinio y la venta de entradas, póngase en contacto con el 901-606-7835 Victor o Sergio 901-489-4246. Donaciones también se aceptan en nombre de una organización o ser querido.
Grammy nominated Catholic Singer, Athenas, will be in Memphis , Saturday Nov 18th. Doors open at 5:30PM, concert starts at 6:30PM, and concluding with Eucharistic Adoration. (Event is in Spanish).
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and ticket sales, please contact 901-606-7835 Victor or Sergio 901-489-4246. Donations are also accepted on behalf of an organization or loved one.
11/12/2023
We LOVE the SFA Cafe! We are grateful to Ms. Sandra Cole and the SFA Cafe staff for serving a fully homemade Thanksgiving Dinner meal for lunch last week. Students and staff enjoyed turkey, stuffing, mac and cheese, green beans, sweet potato casserole, gravy and more - not to mention three types of pie and several cakes! Our SFA students are blessed to have hand made food to enjoy each day.
❤️SFA Cafe
11/11/2023
We were honored to have Veterans from our SFA Family and the community join us for mass yesterday. We pray for all who served and continue to serve to protect the blessings we enjoy everyday.
"Father, bless our veterans and all who serve our nation defending our freedom.
For those who bravely gave their lives, grant them eternal rest.
For those who are serving, give them courage.
For those who served, we offer our gratitude.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen."
11/10/2023
It's FACULTY FEATURE FRIDAY! Mrs. Yvette Webster is an amazing veteran teacher at St. Francis of Assisi! We are blessed to have such a talented, dedicated educator with such a strong devotion for Catholic Education.
11/09/2023
Come join us for the Elf Jr Play! This festive, family-friendly show is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Buy your tickets today for the upcoming show dates.
Friday, Nov. 17 @ 7PM
Saturday, Nov. 18 @ 7PM
Sunday, Nov. 19 @ 2PM
All shows are at the St.Benedict at Auburndale Theater
https://payit.nelnet.net/form/5Bdh0QML
11/06/2023
Join us tomorrow evening, Nov. 7th, to learn about St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. Come and see how children innovate, learn, and grow. Meet our staff and see why the SFA Family is the place for your 2K - 8th grade child!
Contact us for more information:
[email protected]
901-388-7321
11/03/2023
It's FACULTY FEATURE FRIDAY! This week we highlight Mrs. Rita Sowell who is the right hand of our ECC! Mrs. Sowell's competence and caring make her a vital part of the Early Childhood Center Team. We are blessed to call Mrs. Sowell SFA Family!
11/01/2023
As we celebrate el día de los mu***os or Day of the Dead and All Saints Day, we are so grateful for Ms. Monica Reyes for working with our ECC through fourth grade students on ofrendas. An ofrenda is a traditionally Mexican celebration to honor deceased members of a family. An altar is made with several items that represent favorites of the person who has passed. We are so grateful to our parents who assisted and proud to share this beautiful tradition with our SFA Family.
10/31/2023
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the SFA Family to you! Wishing all our Timberwolves a fun day and a safe evening of Trick or Treating!
10/30/2023
Come one, come all to the St. Francis of Assisi Open House on November 7th. The SFA Family is a special place where students thrive and it feels like home. We are also Education Savings Account (ESA) ready and looking forward to meeting new families. Please tell your friends and family to help us grow our SFA Community!
Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
10/27/2023
It's FACULTY FEATURE FRIDAY! Mrs. Eydie Tyer brings Ancient History to life for our students. We are so blessed to have teachers who share their love of learning with our Timberwolves.
10/27/2023
Thank you to the SFA Family for making our Third Annual Trunk or Treat a huge success! Everyone had a wonderful time and we are so proud to have a safe, family environment for our Timberwolves. Shout out to St. Benedict at Auburndale High School for hosting their event next door for double the Trick-or-Treat fun!
10/24/2023
No dream is too silly this SFA Spirit Week! Come in your tackiest, mismatched, bright and crazy clothes tomorrow!
10/20/2023
It's FACULTY FEATURE FRIDAY! Mrs. Diana Kozlowski is a 27 year Diocese of Memphis Rock Star! We are blessed to have such a professional, classy, and dedicated teacher at St. Francis of Assisi. Thank you for many years of exceptional service!
10/20/2023
Thanks to the AMAZING response of the October 15th event, we are all set! Students do not need to bring a gift card to school tomorrow and all students should wear their normal uniform.
Thank you Timberwolves for your support of our Best Bites event! Don't forget to buy your Best Bites Tickets! https://wedoauctions.com/tickets/purchase_tickets.php?slug=bestbites&form_name=tix
10/19/2023
Congratulations to our 1st - 8th grade Christian Witness students and 5th - 8th grade Honor Roll recipients for the first quarter!
10/17/2023
St. Francis is ESA Ready! Come to the November 5th meeting to learn how you can benefit from a wonderful Catholic Education. Contact us for more information at (901) 388-7321 or [email protected]
10/12/2023
IT'S FALL SFA FAMILY!
And what do we love more in Fall than Football and Halloween!?
Join us at the Best Bites - Terror at the Tailgate event to get your fill of both! Along with delicious, food, drinks, and dancing, there will be football on several big screens, a costume contest, and an online auction, too.
Get your tickets to attend as well as register for the auction today!
https://wedoauctions.com/tickets/purchase_tickets.php?slug=bestbites&form_name=tix
10/06/2023
A rainy day didn't stop our Field Day fun! Students and staff enjoyed fun obstacle courses, dancing, and friendly indoor competitions along with a second day of service. Our 5th - 8th grades students made about 1,800 sandwiches for St. Vincent de Paul and St. Mary's Soup Kitchen. There were also treats bags for Veterans, dog toys, and blankets, too. We love the compassionate spirit at SFA!
10/06/2023
It's FACULTY FEATURE FRIDAY! We are so excited to highlight a Memphis native and SFA Family member since 2006! Mrs. Blair Nash has taken care of our little Timberwolves for many years. We are blessed to have her as our Kindergarten teacher this year!
10/06/2023
Feast Day at SFA was filled with service projects. From our 2 year olds to 8th graders, students spent the day after mass and the pet and school blessings to make care bags and treats for people in need in our community. Thank you to our SFA Families who donated the items to help us guide our children and foster the value of service to places like Catholic Charities, Birthright, and Ave Maria House.
10/05/2023
🎓📚 Les presentamos a Alicia Brown 🇺🇸🇨🇷, Directora de la Escuela Católica de San Francisco de Asis📚🎓
¿Porque optar por una educacion Católica? ¿Que ofrece la Escuela de San Francis? Hay programas que ayudan a las familias económicamente?
Todo esto se platica en nuestra entrevista 👇🏻👇🏻 liga en los comentarios. 🎓(Español) 🎓