The Franciscan School

After years of faithful service, wisdom, and love poured into our students and school community, we celebrate and thank five incredible members of The Franciscan School family on their retirement. 🎉

Thank you:
✨ Patsy Thieken – 8th Grade Math
✨ Grace Gates – 3rd Grade ITA
✨ Rebecca McKinney – Siena Desk Admin
✨ Alex Rommel – Bridges Admin Assistant
✨ Nancy Sloan – 5th Grade Teacher

Your dedication, compassion, and commitment have left a lasting impact on generations of students, families, and colleagues. While you will be greatly missed, we are so grateful for the legacy you leave behind.

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these amazing educators and staff members as they begin this exciting new chapter! ❤️

Dress Code Update = Happy Students 😎

Good news, TFS families! Students are permitted to wear their PE uniforms Monday, June 1, through Wednesday, June 3!

👟 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to donate your used sneakers! 👟

The CST Ambassadors will be collecting gently used sneakers during morning carpool through tomorrow, May 29th. Simply drop off a bag of shoes alongside the uniform collection. There will be student volunteers to help collect donations!

Our last collection kept 172 pairs of shoes out of landfills while also helping reduce carbon dioxide emissions and water use. Let’s finish strong and make an even bigger impact together before the shoes are shipped to GotSneakers on Friday!

Yesterday, 6th graders completed Laudato Si projects in the areas of science, ELA and Advisory. The final part of the project involved presenting to the elementary students.

Way to go T’ Wolves!

🍎 HOT LUNCH REMINDER

The last day for hot lunch will be TOMORROW, Friday, May 29th. Please remember to send your student with a brown bag lunch on June 1 and 2.

🔹Any remaining balance in your lunch account will roll over to the next school year.

🔹 Families of 8th-grade students with remaining balances will receive a refund check within the next few weeks.

🔹 Milk tickets do not expire.

If you have any questions, please contact Alex Rommel.

🎓 Milestone Moments for the TFS Class of 2026

From Prayer Buddies and capstone projects to the Washington, D.C. trip and graduation, 8th grade at TFS is filled with traditions, memories, and moments that shape lifelong friendships and faith.

This remarkable class has shown resilience, leadership, kindness, and a true sense of community. Whether serving as role models to their kindergarten Prayer Buddies, performing on stage, competing on the field, or making memories with classmates, they have left a lasting mark on our school community.

When asked to describe TFS, students shared words like “Family,” “Faithful,” “Community,” and “United,” a beautiful reflection of the love and support they’ve experienced here.

As they prepare to spread their wings and begin high school, we celebrate all they have accomplished and the incredible young people they have become. We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and cannot wait to see how they go out and change the world.

Read more about the class of 2026 ⬇️ https://ow.ly/snWl50Z3cbz

Last week, school counselor Laureen Wacenske shared Patrice Karst’s The Invisible Web with several classes, reminding students of a beautiful truth: we are all connected through God’s love.

In some of our younger classes, students participated in a special “prayer web” activity, each holding onto a rope as a symbol of how we are united in prayer, kindness, and faith as one big family in Christ.

The Invisible Web teaches that every kind deed strengthens the flow of love that connects all of God’s creation. When we care for one another with compassion and peace, we help that love shine even brighter.

What a special reminder that no matter the distance or circumstances, God’s love connects us all❤️