2009-2010 calendar

President .........................................................................................................................................................Fr. Michael Sajda, OFM Conv.Principal ...............................................................................................................................................................Mr. Thomas BraunscheidelAssistant Principal .............................................................................................................................................. Mrs. Susan A. YarboroughDean of Students .......................................................................................................................................................... Mr. Kenneth E. HuntDirector of Office of Campus Ministery .............................................................................................. Fr. Charles Jagodzinski, OFM Conv.Guidance Department Director & Counselor ..........................................................................................................................................Mrs. Cynthia Sullivan Counselor .................................................................................................................................................... Mr. Sean Obrochta [‘90] Counselor .............................................................................................................................................. Fr. Justin Ross, OFM Conv. Registrar/Secretary ..................................................................................................................................................Mrs. Claudia KaneOffice for Institutional Advancement Vice President for Institutional Advancement ..................................................................................................Mr. Tony Kosowski [‘75] Director of Communications .................................................................................................................................Mrs. Sue Schaffstall Admissions Director & Alumni Director ................................................................................................................ Mr. Paul Bartell [‘88] Assistant Admissions & Alumni Director ....................................................................................................Mr. Gerald Gorczyca [‘73] Administrative Assistant for Institutional Advancement .........................................................................................Mrs. Kathleen Hahn Admissions Secretary ...........................................................................................................................................Mrs. Shelia Mangino Daily Draw Coordinator ........................................................................................................................................................ Mrs. Conni RokitkaOffice for Finance Vice President for Finance ...........................................................................................................................................Mr. Roger Papaj Bookkeeper..........................................................................................................................................................Mrs. Christine WagerAthletic Director ........................................................................................................................................................Mr. Steve Otremba [‘90]Fine Arts Director .............................................................................................................................Fr. Mark David Skura, OFM Conv. [‘71]Director of Paduan Scholars ................................................................................................................................Mr. Michael Morcelle [‘92]Scheduling Coordinator ...................................................................................................................Fr. Mark David Skura, OFM Conv. [‘71]Technology Coordinator ................................................................................................................................................. Mr. Mark NiedzielaAdministrative Support Staff AdministrativeAssistantPrincipal/MainOffice ................................................................................................ Mrs. Pamela McDonnell AttendanceOfficer&Secretary ................................................................................................................................. Mrs. Phyllis Baer Receptionist/School Secretary/Transportation Coordinator/Fine Arts Secretary ....................................... Mrs. Patricia Kaczmarczyk Athletic Department Secretary ............................................................................................................................... Mrs. Jean Sobczak School Nurse ........................................................................................................................................... Mrs. LuAnn Starzynski, R.N.

Saint FranciS HigH ScHool4129 lake Shore road - athol Springs, nY 14010-0185

Main office: (716) 627.1200 • Business office: (716) 627.2399 • athletic office: (716) 627.2359

• Fax: (716) 627-4610 • stfrancishigh.org office Hours - 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. except for the Business office 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS and DELAYED OPENINGS -- When weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances warrant either the closing or delayed opening of school, students should listen to radio station WBEN which is the only official source of information regarding school closings and delayed openings. We ask your cooperation in regard to these procedures to avoid needless calls coming into the Friary or School when there is doubt about school being held.

St. Francis will follow the more conservative decision of either Frontier or West Seneca School Districts. If either Frontier or West Seneca schools close, St. Francis will be closed and there will be no special announcement. Also, check the web site www.stfrancishigh.org.

When St. Francis is closed due to inclement weather conditions, all athletic events for that day are cancelled.

WEDNESDAYMONDAY TUESDAYSUNDAY SATURDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAY

Upcoming EvEnts

2009

6 7 8

13 14 15

20 21 22

The Assumption

Varsity, JV & Frosh Football Orientation

Ormsby Theater 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Beginning TryoutsVarsity, JV & Frosh Soccer

9:00 a.m.

Beginning TryoutsVarsity & Frosh X-Country

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Freshmen Parents’ & New Parents’ Information Night

7:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater

Varsity & JV Volleyball Orientation

Players & ParentsGymnasium - 9:00 a.m.

August 20Freshmen Parents’ & New Parents’ Information Night

August 31Freshmen Orientation/Retreat Group 1

All Fall Sports Forms due in the Health Office!

August

2 3 4 5

9 10 11 12

16 17 18 19

23 24 25 26

V & JV Football practice 10:00 a.m. to Noon and

3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Frosh Football Practice 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

sFHs invitational ElEmEntary scHool BasEBall toUrnamEnt aUgUst 16 to aUgUst 23 .........

Varsity & JV Volleyball3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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27 28 29Institutional Advancement Meeting 8:00 a.m.

Alumni Parents’ Corn Roast

Mass at 4:00 p.m.Chapel & Front Lawn

Golf Tryouts @ Hamburg Town Golf Course -- Time: TBA

Freshmen Orientation/Retreat

Group 17:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Golf Orientation7 p.m. - Ormsby Theater

Campus Store OpenBooks/Supplies/Yearbook

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

First Parents’ GuildBoard Meeting of

2009 - 2010 School Year7:00 p.m. - Student Dining Room

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Yearbook for sale during

Campus Store SaleAug. 31 to Sept. 3rd.

Fall Sports Health Screening

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.HealthOffice

(Fall athlete screening if not completed in June)





Upcoming EvEnts

Alumni AssociationMonday Night Football

Bills at NE on the Big Screen TV 6:00 p.m. - Alumni Hall

Yearbook for sale during

Campus Store SaleAug. 31 to Sept. 3rd.

2009

Campus Store Openfor Books/Supplies

7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.2:05 - 5:00 p.m.

Opening LiturgySpecial Schedule - Full Class Day


7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.2:05 - 3:30 p.m.

Parents’ Guild Board Meeting7:00 p.m. - Student Dining Room

Reconciliation Services during Religion Classes

Freshmen & Seniors

Reconciliation Services during Religion Classes Sophomores & Juniors

Student Tour Guide Meeting 9th Period - Auditorium

10 11 12

17 18 19

24 25 26

Parents’ Guild Mini Classes 7:00 p.m. - Report to son’s Homeroom

Campus Store Open6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

School Board Meeting7:00 p.m. Library

Holy Hour7:00 p.m. - Friars’ Hall Chapel

Academic Council 2:30 p.m. - Science Center

Hockey Information NightPlayers & Parents

Ormsby Theater - 7:00 p.m.

September 1Freshmen Orientation/Retreat

September 9Orientation Day – All students

September 10Opening Liturgy Full Class Day

September 23 Parents’ Guild Mini Classes

Hockey RegistrationWeek of Sept. 21 to Sept. 25HealthOffice-duringschoolhours.

september


11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Orientation Day - All Students

Friary Chapter - 4:00 p.m.

Red Raider Bonanza Raffle Kick-off

Alumni AssociationBoard Meeting

7:30 p.m. - Michalek Board Room

13 14 15 16

20 21 22 23

Yearbook Sales BeginSept. 14 to Sept. 18

Facilities Meeting - 8:00 a.m. - PCRPublic Relations Meeting - 9:00 a.m. - PCR

1st SemesterTuition Due

Planning Meeting - 8:00 a.m. - PCR

27 28 29 30

WNY Area College Consortium Visit

8:30 a.m. Activity Center

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Freshmen Orientation/Retreat Group 2

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Campus Store OpenBooks/Supplies/Yearbook

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.


7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m.2:05 - 3:30 p.m.

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Labor Day6 7 9

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Faculty Collaboration Day 8:30 a.m.

3 4 5

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1 2 Faculty Collaboration Day 8:30 a.m.

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Campus Store OpenBook/Supplies/Yearbook

10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Finance Meeting - 8:00 a.m. - PCR

Alumni Parents’ Trip


Upcoming EvEnts

2009

22 23 24

1 2 3

Feast of St. Francis SAT Administration8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. @ SFHS


Paduan Scholars Recognition Breakfast

Class of 2011 - 8:30 a.m. SDRRetakes of Underclassmen School Portraits

Elementary SchoolChess Tournament

9:00 a.m. - Library

Parents’ Guild Pasta Dinner

Noon - 6:00 p.m. - SDR

Red Raider Bonanza Drawing

9th Period-Library

“Elementary School Quiz Bowl” 6:00 p.m. - Alumni Hall

Octoberfest Parents’ Guild Gift Gathering Party

Mass at 6:30 p.m. - Friars’ Hall Chapel Party - Foyer of Justin Hall

29 30 31

OctOber

18 19 20 21

25 26 27 28

4 6 7

Alumni Association Board Meeting


Testing DayPLAN - Sophomores

PSAT - JuniorsDismissal at 11:15 a.m.

Seniors - College Visit Day Freshmen - No Classes??

Parents’ Guild Meeting Parent - Teacher Conferences

7:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater Campus Store Open 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

2nd Week of Yearbook SalesOct. 13 to Oct. 16

Winter Sports RegistrationWeek of Oct. 19 to Oct. 23Health Office - during school

11 12 13 14

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Columbus Day Observed

Entrance ExaminationReview Class 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Location: TBA


Location: TBA

Emergency Drill Early Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.

October 3Octoberfest Parents’ Guild Gift Gathering Party

October 9 Red Raider Bonanza Early Drawing Homecoming

October 12 Columbus Day Observed School Closed

October 13Interim Academic Reports

October 14Testing Day

October 15 Parents’ Guild MeetingParent-Teacher Conferences

October 16 No Classes

October 23Red Raider Bonanza Drawing

October 25Parents’ Guild Pasta Dinner

Celebrate the Feast of St. FrancisAssembly Schedule I

Red Raider Spirit Assembly

Special Schedule

OPEN HOUSE10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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OPEN HOUSE6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Interim Academic Reports

8 9 10


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Student Tour Guide Meeting 9th Period - Auditorium

Deadline for Social Justice Service Hours for

1st - 10 hours - Juniors and Seniors

rEd raidEr Bonanza Early Returns Drawing

School Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.


Location: TBA

15 16 17

HomEcoming • Alumni Hot Dog Cook-Out 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Varsity FB vs. St. Joe’s @ 7:00 p.m. • Alumni Post-Game Party Hoak’s immediately following

Dismissal at 11:15 a.m.


Upcoming EvEnts

20091 2 3 4

12 13 14

19 20 21

All Saints Day

School Board Meeting7:00 p.m. - Library

Fall Drama7:30 p.m. - Ormsby Theater in

Alumni Hall

Admission & Scholarship Examination

Class of 20148:30 - 11:30 a.m. Friars’ Hall

Parents’ Guild Fashion Show 6:00 p.m. - @ Luccarelli’s Banquet Center

November 11Verterans’ Day School Closed

November 12Parents’ Guild Fashion Show

November 14 & 15Fall Drama

November 161st Quarter Report Card Distribution

November 26 & 27Thanksgiving Recess

Campus Store Open Extended Hours

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Daylight SavingS time enDS

Alumni “5” Year Reunion7:00 p.m. - Hoak’s Restaurant

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Thanksgiving Day

NOvember

22 23 24 25

29 30

Election Day

Parents’ Guild Board Meeting7:00 p.m. Student Dining Room

1st Quarter Grades due 8:15 a.m.

1st QuarterReport CardDistribution

3rd Week of Yearbook Sales Nov. 16 to Nov. 20

Fall Drama2:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater in

Alumni Hall

End of 1st Quarter

Veterans’ Day

Financial Aid InformationNight for Senior Parents7:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater


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Location: TBA


Location: TBA

15 16 17 18

SFHS Invitational Elementary School

Basketball Tournament Nov. 27 to Dec. 1st

5 6 7

8 9 10 11

26 27 28



SFHS Invitational Elementary School Basketball Tournament Nov. 27 to Dec. 1st


Upcoming EvEnts

2009

17 18 19

Christmas ProgramAssembly Schedule I


Freshmen & Seniors


Christmas Concert7:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater in Alumni Hall

Campus Store Open 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Vespers & Greccio ““Living Nativity”

4:00 p.m. Friars’ Hall - Chapel

Snow Date Admission & Scholarship Examination

Class of 20148:30 - 11:30 a.m. Friars’ Hall

Alumni Association Board Meeting & Christmas Party

6:30 p.m. - Place: TBA

SAT Administration8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. @ SFHS

December 6Parents’ Guild Mother-Son Communion Breakfast

December 7Junior Ring Ceremony

December 8Interim Academic Reports

December 10 Parents’ Guild MeetingParent-Teacher Conferences

December 11 No Classes

December 13Christmas Vespers & Greccio

December 16Christmas Concert


10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Parents’ Guild MeetingParent - Teacher Conferences

7 p.m. - Ormsby Theater Campus Store Open 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.


10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

3 4 5

24 25 26 Christmas Day

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December

13 14 15 16

6 7 8 9 Feast of theImmaculate Conception

Assembly Schedule I

Final Week of Yearbook Sales

Mother - SonCommunion Breakfast

Mass, 9:30 a.m. - Friars’ Hall Chapel

Junior RingCeremony & Mass

7:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater in Alumni Hall

Public Relations Meeting 8:00 a.m. - PCR

1 2

27 28 29 30

No

Classes

No

Classes

OfficeHours8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


31

No

Classes

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20 21 22 23

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10 11 12 Faculty Collaboration Day 8:30 a.m.

No

Classes


Friary Chapter 4:00 p.m.Wrestling Duals Tournament - gym Wrestling Duals Tournament - gym

SFHS Invitational Elementary School Basketball Tournament Nov. 27 to Dec. 1st


Upcoming EvEnts

2010

14 15 16

21 22 23

7 9


Friary Gift Gathering Party 7:00 p.m.

2nd Quarter Grades due 8:15 a.m.

2nd Quarter Report Card Distribution

Class of 2014 Acceptance Letters Mailed

January 18Martin Luther King Day School Closed

January 292nd Quarter Report Card Distribution

8

1 2

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28 29 30

JANuAry

10 11 12 13

3 4 5 6

2nd Quarter Ends


Regents Exams Week(1/26 - 1/29)



7:30 p.m. Michalek Board Room

Deadline for Social Justice Service Hours for Final

10 hours - Juniors and Seniors

2nd Semester - Tuition Due

Classes Resume

17 18 19 20 Martin Luther King Day

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Registration Class of 2014 10:00 a.m. to Noon - Library


New Year’s DaySolemnity of Mary

Mother of God

31 24 25 26 27

FYM Trip - March for Life Washington DC. FYM Trip - March for Life

Washington DC.

Institutional Advancement Meeting - 8:00 a.m. PCR

Franciscan Charism WorkshopMichalek Board Room

Franciscan Charism WorkshopMichalek Board Room

Leisure Rinks Prep Hockey Tournament

January 8, 9 & 10th

Winter Semi-FormalPlace: TBA

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

National Honor SocietyInduction Liturgy

Assembly Schedule III


Upcoming EvEnts

2010


Senior Retreat Group IHarvest House

Senior Retreat Group IIHarvest House

Red Cross Bloodmobile8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Activity Center(Pre-registerintheHealthOffice)



Alumni Parents’Gift Gathering Mass & Brunch

10:00 a.m. - Chapel & SDR

Father - SonCommunion Breakfast

Mass 9:30 a.m. - Friars’ Hall Chapel

Deadline for Social JusticeReflectionPapers

Juniors and Seniors

11 12 13

Parents’ Guild MeetingParent - Teacher Conferences

7:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater Campus Store Open 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 7Parents’ Guild Father/Son Communion Breakfast

February 23Interim Academic Reports

February 15 - 19Winter Recess

February 23Interim Academic Reports

February 25Parents’ Guild Meeting & Parent Teacher Conferences

Spring Sports RegistrationFebruary 8 to February 12HealthOffice

Registration Class of 20146:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Library

Facilities Meeting - 8:00 a.m. - PCRPublic Relations Meeting - 9:00 a.m. - PCR

4 5 6



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FebruAry

7 8 9 10

Classes Resume

1 2 3

21 22 23 24

28

14 15 16 17

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February 15 to February 19

Presidents’ Day

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Office Hours8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OfficeHours

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

18 19 20 Ash Wednesday

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25 26 27

Planning Committee Meeting8:00 a.m. - PCR

Alumni AssociationGift Gathering Party

7:00 p.m., Hoak’s Restaurant


Upcoming EvEnts

2010

11 12 13

25 26 27

End of 3rd Quarter


NACAC College Fair for JuniorsBuffalo Convention Center

9:00 a.m. Spring Musical“Kiss Me, Kate”

2:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater in Alumni Hall

Spring Musical“Kiss Me, Kate”

7:30 p.m. Ormsby Theater in Alumni Hall

Alumni Reception - 6:00 p.m.

Elementary SchoolPerformance of the

Spring Musical - 9:30 a.m.

AlumniMemorial Mass

10 a.m. - Friars’ Hall Chapel

Evening of Reflection sponsored by the

Alumni Parents’ Association(open to everyone)

7:00 p.m. - Friars’ Hall Chapel & Library

National Foreign Language Week

March 1st to 6th

4 5 6

mArch

7 8 9 10

14 15 16 17

21 22 23 24

St. Patrick’s Day



1 2 3

Daylight Savingtime BeginS

28 29 30 31

Mother - Son Dance 4:00 to 8:30 p.m.

@ Luccarelli’s Banquet Center

Parents’ Guild Monte Carlo Night

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.at St. Francis Parish Social Center

March 6Parents’ Guild Monte Carlo Night

March 19 No Classes

March 19, 20 & 21Spring Musical

March 28 Mother-Son-Dance



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Palm Sunday Lenten ParaliturgyAssembly Schedule I

Coach Certification2:30 - 7:30 p.m. - TBA

Coach Certification8:00 a.m. - Activity Center

18 19 20 St. Joseph’s DayFaculty Retreat Day

8:30 a.m.

Spring Musical“Kiss Me, Kate”

7:30 p.m. Ormsby Theater in Alumni Hall


Class of 2014 Foreign Language Placement Exam

9:00 a.m. - Friars’ Hall

Foreign Language DepartmentInternational Dinner

6:00 p.m. - Student Dining Room



Freshmen & Seniors


College Information Night for Junior Parents

7:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater

Sophomore Retreat Group IHarvest House

Sophomore Retreat Group IIHarvest House


Upcoming EvEnts

2010

Interim Academic Reports for Seniors

April 123rd Quarter Report Card Distribution

April 14Spring Concert

April 19 to April 23Spring Recess

April 29Interim Academic Reports for Seniors

April 30 No Classes

Justinian Ushers Meeting 9th Period - Auditorium

Class of 2014Math Placement Exam

9:00 a.m. - Friars’ Hall

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April

11 12 13 14

25 26 27 28

4 5 6 7

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Easter Sunday

Classes Resume


Spring Concert7:00 p.m.

Ormsby Theater in Alumni Hall

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1 2 3 Holy Thursday Good Friday

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18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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15 16 17

29 30 OfficeHours8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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3rd QuarterReport CardDistribution

3rd Quarter Grades due 8:15 a.m.

School Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Spring RecessApril 19 to April 22


Upcoming EvEnts

2010 1

6 7 8

13 14 15

20 21 22

President’s Receptionfor Senior Parents

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - New Gymnasium

Seniors’ Last Day of Classes

Ascension Day Assembly Schedule I



Class of 2014Orientation Program

7:00 p.m. Alumni Hall Campus Store Sale after Orientation

Commencement Exercises7:00 p.m.- Our Lady of Victory Basilica

Admission by ticket only Memorial Day

Senior Failures due 8:15 a.m.

Senior Exam and Final Grades due - 8:15 a.m.

Class of 1960Recognition Day

Mass - 9:00 a.m..; Brunch - 10:00 a.m .

Fine Arts Awards Banquet 4:00 p.m. - Romanello’s Restaurant

Class of 2014Scholarship Award

Liturgy & Brunch9:30 a.m. - Friars’ Hall

May 1Justinian XXIX

May 4Interim Academic Reports for Underclassmen

May 6Parents’ Guild Meeting & Parent-Teacher Conferences

May 14Senior Prom

May 16 Fine Arts Banquet

May 26Baccalaureate Liturgy

May 28Commencement Exercises

May 31Memorial Day Observed School Closed

27 28 29

Senior ExamsSenior Exams

Fall Sports RegistrationMay 17 to May 21HealthOffice

during school hours

Justinian XXIX Dinner Auction - 5:00 p.m.

mAy

2 3 4 5

16 17 18 19

23 24 25 26

Mother’s Day

Senior Portraits Class of 2011May 3 to 7- Lobby Activity Center

Tuition - Final Monthly Contract Payments Due


Faculty Appreciation Day AP Calculus Exam

AP English Literature Exam AP United States History Exam

AP Micro/Macro Economics ExamAP World History

Baccalaureate Liturgy Ormsby Theater in Alumni Hall

7:00 p.m. - Admission by ticket only

Graduation RehearsalMandatory for Seniors

10:30 a.m. - Our Lady of Victory Basilica

9 10 11 12 AP Biology Exam

AP Physics B Exam

AP Chemistry Exam

Senior Exams

Senior Exams

Tuition Registration Due 2010 - 2011

Senior Prom7:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Rich Renaissance Niagara

Interim Academic Reports for Underclassmen

Parents’ Guild MeetingParent-Teacher Conferences

7:00 p.m. - Ormsby Theater in Alumni HallCampus Store Open - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.



Memorial Day Observed

30 31

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Senior Exams


AP English Comp. Exam


Upcoming EvEnts

20103 4 5

10 11 12

17 18 19

24 25 26

Senior Report Cards Mailed

Final Grades & Statistics Due at 8:15 a.m.

Last Day of School Year

End of 4th QuarterLast Day of Classes

Volunteer Appreciation EventStudent Dining Room

Athletic Banquet5:30 p.m. - Hearthstone Manor


Regents Exams

Regents Exams

June 5Senior Report Cards MailedAthletic Banquet

June 8Last Day of Classes

June 9Beginning of School Exams

June 11Junior Prom

June 15Beginning of Regents Exams

Alumni Bocce Tournament@St. Francis High School

Football Mini-Camp@ St. Francis H.S.

JuNe

1 2

6 7 8 9

13 14 15 16

20 21 22 23 Father’s Day

Flag Day


Senior Portraits Retakes Class of 2011



School Exams

Regents ExamsRegents Exams Regents Exams

Facilities Meeting - 9:00 a.m. - PCR

Executive Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - Library

27 28 29 30

Class of 2014 Fall Athletes Registration & Health Screening for Fall

Sports8:00a.m.-Noon-(HealthOffice)

Junior Prom6:30 to 11:00 p.m.

Kotecki’s Grandview Grove (West Seneca)

School Exams

Regents Exams Regents Exams Regents Exams

School Exams

School Exams

Class of 2014 Fall Athletes Registration & Health Screening for Fall

Sports8:00 a.m. - Noon(HealthOffice)

Finance Meeting - 8:00 a.m. - PCR Institutional Advancement

Time: TBA - PCR


Upcoming EvEnts

2010

15 16 17

22 23 24

8 9 10

1 3

July 1Final Report Card Mailed

July 8Alumni Association Golf Tournament

29 30 31

Final Report Card Mailed

Independence Day

2

July

11 12 13 14

18 19 20 21

25 26 27 28

4 5 6 7 Alumni AssociationGolf Tournament

Terry Hills, Batavia11:30 a.m.

Summer Exploration Program July 26 to July 30



Class of 2014 Remediation Program July 12 to July 15




Upcoming EvEnts

2010August

15 16 17 18

22 23 24 25

8 9 10 11

1 2 3 4

29 30 31

12 13 14

19 20 21

26 27 28

5 6 7

The Assumption







All Fall Sports Forms due in the Health Office!

Class of 2014 Remediation Program August 2 to August 5

sFHs invitational ElEmEntary scHool BasEBall toUrnamEnt aUgUst 15 to aUgUst 22 .........

class oF 2010George & Kelly Clifford.................................................................................675.5644Mark & Donna Desmone ..............................................................................675.2876Scott & Dena Diebold ...................................................................................675.8175James Giermek & Margaret Davis ...............................................................627.9121Michael & Paola Dylik ..................................................................................648.0454Daniel & Dawn Guarasci ..............................................................................681.8287Brian & Lisa Hirsch ......................................................................................821.9867Bruce & Heidi Mack .....................................................................................646.0792Matthew and Marguerite Meyer ...................................................................648.1041Marino & Michelle Monaco ........................................................................... 675.1884Gene & Debra Monesi .................................................................................. 648.4432Deborah Morrissey ......................................................................................................Sean & Jennifer Obrochta ............................................................................ 649.8846Bruce and Suzanne Pieszak ........................................................................ 627.7361Michael & Nancy Quinn ................................................................................ 649.2977Peter & Maureen Reichert ............................................................................ 649.0032Robert & Mary Salamone ............................................................................. 675.7236Nelson & Lisa Smoczynski ........................................................................... 366.2162Philip & Laurie Wiechec ................................................................................ 825.8591

class oF 2011Andrea Bauer ................................................................................................ 532.1230Jim & Rose Biddle ......................................................................................... 667.6939Christine Briggs ............................................................................................. 836.3279Glen Briggs .................................................................................................... 649.5149Joseph & Tina Cardenuto .............................................................................. 825.6691Frank & May Pat Borgese ............................................................................. 648.5343Mark & Jeannine Cassidy ..............................................................................648.0233Anthony & Jean Marie Cauley .......................................................................823.6329Mark & Donna Eister .....................................................................................656.1876Michael & Jacqueline Flynn ...........................................................................648.8127Maureen Garra ..............................................................................................648.1673John & Barbara Gueli ....................................................................................825.1396Mike & Laura Herrmann ................................................................................662.9108Donald & Florence Hanley .............................................................................675.8310Howard & Mary Harris ...................................................................................992.4704Brian & Deanne MacDonald ..........................................................................648.5049Kevin & Linda Murphy ...................................................................................662.7605Gene & Mary Partridge ..................................................................................648.5039Tom & Jean Toth ............................................................................................648.3675Michael & Cynthia Wagner ............................................................................656.8811

class oF 2012Greg & Lynn Bala ......................................................................................... 674.0680Mark & Marcia Cullens ................................................................................................Matthew & Karen Durka ............................................................................... 648.7654Michael & Gina Hackbarth ............................................................................ 627.5070Edward & Grace Jackson ............................................................................. 828.1998Jim & Kim Kulczyk ........................................................................................ 648.4923Kim Kuryak ................................................................................................... 823.1758Tom & Dawn Nicaise .................................................................................... 649.3183Douglas & Karen Schunk ............................................................................. 941.9165Lisa Skorupe ................................................................................................. 683.7985

class oF 2013 Gary & Michelle Brady ................................................................. 648.5383Perry & Joette Calabrese-Smith .................................................. 941.9412Paul & Sue Santandreu ............................................................... 649.2058Mark & Charlene Taylor ............................................................... 627.4715Francis & Joyce Warthling ........................................................... 824.5161

alUmni parEnts’Steve & Antoinette Ambrose ........................................................ 648.3945Cynthia Arcese ............................................................................ 627.2814Kevin & Phyllis Baer .................................................................... 822.4108Carol & Timothy Barrett ............................................................... 651.0994Bill & Anne Benedict ................................................................... 992.9533Marty & Becky Benz .................................................................... 674.9210Joe & Kathy Benzinger ................................................................ 649.2566Elaine Billman .............................................................................. 649.1009James & Susan Brass ................................................................. 992.4313Pat & John Brill ............................................................................ 648.6197Pat & Pat Cannan ........................................................................ 648.2526Mike & Irene Cantanzaro ............................................................................Paul & Ann Cooper ...................................................................... 549.2024Rob & Jean Costa ....................................................................... 648.3805Jeanne Cummings ....................................................................... 822.1784Joseph & Debra Czuprynski ........................................................ 627.3143Alicerae Davis .............................................................................. 822.1073Gregory & Lois Day ..................................................................... 608.8129Dave & Janice Demmerley .......................................................... 648.4919Margaret & Michael Dix ............................................................... 649.6848Mike & Linda Dugan .................................................................... 821.9753Dennis & Rosemary Edwards ...................................................... 662.5373Stephen & Suzanne Evans .......................................................... 882.6745Dennis & Barb Ferry .................................................................... 662.2757Joe & Mary Flanagan .................................................................. 649.7786Dorrie Fistola Lewis ....................................................................................Donald & Shirley Foser ................................................................ 675.9089Phil & Mary Beth Ganci ................................................................649.2274Charles & Jamile Gangarossa ......................................................675.4639Al & Mary Gordon .........................................................................649.2467Paul & Kathy Gorczyca .................................................................824.3362Renate & Michael Greco ..............................................................649.2832Joseph & Laurie Grisanti ..............................................................662.0733Ann & Vincent Grizanti .................................................................648.4260Dan & Phyllis Gurnett ...................................................................649.5709Lori Haas ......................................................................................655.4614Dennis & Cathy Hagner ................................................................941.9232Walt & Natalie Handzlik ................................................................655.2547Francis & Michelle Hietanen .........................................................649.4138Robert & Pat Hirtzel ......................................................................941.5770Mark & Linda Hooper ....................................................................627.4566Karl & Beth Horvath ......................................................................823.7699Mark & Cindy Hujer ......................................................................655.5014Michael & Jean Hymes .................................................................627.5712John & Roberta Kaczmarski .........................................................826.6122Terrence & Annette Kankiewicz .....................................................627.4830Kenneth & Susan Kelchlin .............................................................649.8752Dave & Janice Kilijanski ................................................................627.9008Craig & Ellen Kindley .....................................................................648.0564Tony & Sandy Kosowski ............................................................... 824.0816Ron & Camille Krawiec ................................................................. 648.6349Dave & Sue Krycia ........................................................................649.1933

Marge Lazeration ...................................................................................684.2313Greg & Marge Lawless ...........................................................................652.8837Donald & Maxine Loos ...........................................................................549.1062Larry & Nancy McIntyre ......................................................................... 649.6535Douglas & Suzanne McKenney ............................................................. 646.5569David & Janice Molfese ......................................................................... 652.4337Tony & Mary Kay Muscarella ................................................................. 627.4736Peter & Donna Nowaczyk ...................................................................... 821.9006Tim & Karen Penfold ............................................................................. 652.0225Dave & Mary Jo Quinn .......................................................................... 826.8613George & Susan Reinhardt ................................................................... 941.5007Ron & Jeanne Roma ............................................................................. 674.3471Dave & Patty Rosolowski ...................................................................... 656.8625Jim & Ann Russell .................................................................................. 649.0180Dave & Kathy Russin ............................................................................. 648.6892Gene & Lynn Ruszczyk ......................................................................... 627.5780Steven & Mary Schumer ........................................................................ 648.6160Bill & Mary Ann Senchyne ..................................................................... 992.3079Mark & Karen Skierczynski .................................................................... 992.4738Jim & Camille Smaldino ......................................................................... 655.4831Dan & Lisa Smith ................................................................................... 646.5308Debra Smith ........................................................................................... 823.0073Randy & Debbi Smith ............................................................................ 648.3860Vince and Michelle Smith ...................................................................... 649.3362Ed & Michele Sojda ............................................................................... 649.3923Karl & Debi Stadler ................................................................................ 649.7884Peter & Mary Ann Starkey ..................................................................... 649.9370Dan & Kathleen Sterlace ....................................................................... 532.5275Norm & Pat Suchyna ............................................................................. 827.7962Mike & Sue Suffoletto ............................................................................ 649.0044Bob & Kathy Sweeney ........................................................................... 649.5852Joseph & Bernadette Trinca ...................................................................828.1113Ed & Janice Turkasz .............................................................................. 649.3795Kevin & Lisa VanRemmen ..................................................................... 627.5374Michael and Linda Wach ....................................................................... 675.4672Jeffrey & Gail Walter .............................................................................. 549.4716 Steve & Beverly Washburn .................................................................... 648.6292Richard & Shirley Wasiura ..................................................................... 675.8514Mike & Patty Watson ............................................................................. 646.3141Fran & Linda Weimer ............................................................................. 648.3877Roger & Ann Wilshaw ............................................................................ 648.5108Rich & Tina Wolcott ............................................................................... 674.6595David & Patty Wozniak ...........................................................................822.8113Paul & Mary Zacchigna ..........................................................................646.1140

“TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE”

alUmni parEnts’Parents’ guild Board Members

Parents’ Guild Board of directorsprEsidEnt

Jerry & Karen Reger 646.0227

vicE prEsidEntTed & Jeanene DiRienzo

675.2798

trEasUrErMike & Jean Sobczak

684.7439

rEcording sEcrEtaryBrian & Teresa Drainville

662.0087

corrEsponding sEcrEtaryMike & Donna Smolinski

627.5737

rEgistrars:Robert & Karen Burdick

992.9088Marion & Janet Sikora

627-6534Mike & Sue Weber

826.6612

Hospitality committEE:Joanne Bloomfield

774-1329 Douglas & Darlene Bull

627.7068Mike & Paola Dylik

648.0454Mike & Paula Maue

683.2660Larry & Jeannine Ott

627.3888Kathy Pulkownik

627.7075Darryl & Judy Smith

592.6909

pUBlicity committEE:Christopher & Annette Murphy

649.8114

sUnsHinE committEE:Joanne Bloomfield

773.2005

modErators:Fr. Michael Sajda, OFM Conv. &

Mr. Thomas Braunscheidel

eArly DismissAlFor all students: Permission to leave school early should be requested and will be granted only for serious reasons, e.g. court appearance, doctor appointments, etc. If a student is released to go to the doctor, dentist, court, or hospital, a note from the health careprofessionalorcourtofficialverifyingtheappointmentmustbe submitted upon his return in addition to the note from the parent/guardian.

If early dismissal is necessary, a phone call to the school officeby9:00a.m.onor before thedayof thedismissalby the parent/guardian is required. A written excuse must also be brought in on the day of the early dismissal before Homeroom. When such dismissal is granted, the student mustcometotheMainOfficetosignoutbeforeheleavescampus.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to schedule all ap-pointments for the student at times other than during school hours.

reADmissiON AFter AbseNceAfterbeingabsentthestudentmustreporttotheMainOfficebeforeHomeroomonthe

day he returns and present an excuse written by a parent/guardian explaining his absence. Notes should be written on stationery, and include the student’s name, date(s) of absence, reason for the absence, and the signature of a parent/guardian.

Failure to present a written excuse as outlined above on the day of the student’s return will result in him being assigned detention the following school day. This policy is in place toassisttheschoolinfulfillingitslegalobligationstotheStateofNewYorkwhichrequiresawrittenexcusebeonfileforeachabsence.

reADmissiON AFter tArDiNessIfastudentistardyhemustsigninattheMainOfficeandpresentanotefromapar-

ent/guardian at that time. Notes should be written on stationery, and include the student’s name, date of tardiness, reason for the tardiness, and the signature of a parent/guardian. If the student cannot legitimately present the excuse on the day of the tardiness he has until the following school day to provide the written excuse.

Failure to present a written excuse as outlined above will result in him being assigned detentionthefollowingschoolday.ThispolicyisinplacetoassisttheschoolinfulfillingitslegalobligationstotheStateofNewYorkwhichrequiresawrittenexcusebeonfilefor each tardy.

P A R E N T S ’ G U I l D E v E N T SFrEsHmEn parEnts’ & nEw parEnts’ inFormation nigHt

Thursday August 20, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

First parEnts’ gUild Board mEEting 2009-2010 School year

Thursday August 27, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

octoBErFEst JUstinian giFt gatHEring partySaturday October 3, 2009

Mark & Jeannine Cassidy - 585.721.0045

pasta dinnErSunday October 25, 2009 – Noon - 6:00 p.m.

Larry & Jeannine Ott - 627.3888JoanneBloomfield-773.2005

Marino & Michelle Monaco - 675.1884

FasHion sHowLuccarelli’s Banquet Center

Thursday November 12, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.Jean Toth - 648.3675

motHEr & son commUnion BrEakFastSunday December 6, 2009 – 9:30 a.m.

Laurie Grisanti - 662.0733Margi Meyer - 648.1041

FatHEr & son commUnion BrEakFastSunday February 7, 2010 – 9:30 a.m.

Darlene Bull - 627.7068Donna Desmone - 675.2876Lisa Kawalerski - 655.6489Michele Natwora - 655.5397

Jeannine Ott - 627.3888

montE carlo nitESaturday March 6, 2010- 7:00 p.m.

Ted & Jeanene DiRienzo - 675.2798John & Carol McLaughlin - 648.5967

Mike & Jean Sobczak - 684.7439Chuck & Kathy Stephenson - 941.0333

motHEr & son dancESunday March 28, 2010 – 4:00 p.m.

Janet Sikora - 627.6534Michele Monaco - 675.1884

FacUlty apprEciation BrEakFastWednesday May 5, 2010

Annette Murphy - 649.8114Nancy Quinn - 649.2977

trANspOrtAtiONLate Busses: Late busses offer students the opportunity to remain on campus after school hours and to participate inafterschoolactivities.Currently,therearefiveschooldistricts that provide late busses for St. Francis High School. Each one has their own procedure for transporting their students. The following school districts offer a late bus:

Frontier: Late bus transfers at Frontier High School and then students are transported to their homes.

Hamburg: Late bus transfers at Hamburg High School and then students are transported to their homes.

Iroquois: Students within the 15 mile radius of St. Francis High School and their home are transported directly home. Students outside the 15 mile radius will be dropped off at Iroquois Intermediate School. *Iroquois requires a minimum of three students before sending a late bus.

Lake Shore: Late bus transfers at Lake Shore Senior High School and then students are transported to their homes.

Orchard Park: Students are transported directly home. No late bus on Fridays.

Sign up sheets for late busses are outside of the Main Office. Students requesting a late bus must sign the sheet each day before Noon.

Frontier Central Mon., Wed., Fri. -5:00 p.m.Tues., Thurs. - 4:30 p.m.Hamburg Central Mon. thru Thurs.-3:45 p.m.Fri. - 5:15 p.m.Iroquois Central* - 5:00 p.m.Lake Shore 4:15 Mon. thru FridayOrchard Park Mon. thru Thurs. 4:30 p.m.

NON-DiscrimiNAtiON/Diversity stAtemeNtIn keeping with the Franciscan tradition of care for all people, especially the poor and neglected, St. Francis High School continues to promote and af-

firmitscommitmenttodiversitybycreatinganenvironmentforourstaffandyoungmenwhichisrespectfulandinclusiveofall.FaithfultothemissionofSt.Francis High School we want to develop young men of diverse faiths and cultures who are able to use their knowledge for the good of society and to see the goodness of each individual in our multi-cultural world. It is our intention to empower our young men to live Gospel values and accept all in the way that we are accepted by Jesus Christ, who fostered respect and love for all.

“Whereas: The philosophy of St. Francis High School is based on the Christian Social Principles of the Gospel Message - to love and respect the right of all people;

“It is the Policy of St. Francis High School that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educationalpolicies,admissionspolicies,scholarshipsandfinancialaidprograms,athleticandotherschooladministrationprograms.St.FrancisHighSchoolstrives to create a diverse community where all members are safe respected and valued.

“It is also the policy of this school that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, or age.”

cell phONes• Cell phones are a distraction to the educational process. Each morning students will be reminded to “turn off their cell phones,” by the PA system. Students should be aware of the following rules as they apply to cell phones:•Cell phones must be turned off and put away during the school day. The cell phone must be out of sight during the school day. Students may not wear a cell phone attached to their belt and should not have the phone out for any reason during the school day (8:15 a.m. – 2:06 p.m.) •StudentswhoareusingacellphoneforanyreasonduringtheschooldaywillhavethephoneconfiscatedandturnedintotheMainOffice.Studentswillbeassignedonehourofdetentionfortheirfirstviolation.•Thesecondviolationwillresultindetention(s)andthenthephonewillremainintheMainOfficeuntilitispickedupbyparent/guardian.•Whenastudent’scellphoneisconfiscateditmaybe“searched”byaschooladministratortoensureithasnotbeenusedforcheatingorthatitdoesnotcontainmaterialthat would be harmful or criminal. •IfastudentneedstocontactaparentduringtheschooldayhemustgototheMainOfficeorseeanAdministrator.

AtteNDANceThe objective of the St. Francis High School attendance policy is to encourage consistent attendance, since consistent attendance is integral to the

student’s comprehensive mastery of course material. Additionally it is the belief of the school that consistent attendance helps build a healthy work ethic that will help prepare students for their future. Recording and tracking of student attendance is also mandated by New York State Law. In an effort to encourage consistent attendance and communicate attendance patterns to individual students, parents/ guardians, and school personnel the school follows the policies listed in the Student Handbook.

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Regular business hours for the Campus ........ Store are school days:

Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. and 2:05 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday the hours are 7:30. a.m. to 8:10 a.m. and 2:05 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

*Additional hours are listed on the School Calendar.

cAmpus stOre

hOurs OF OperAtiON

telephONe Number & ADDress

2009-2010 calendar

Documents

director of communications

ofm conv

finance vice president

cynthia sullivan counselor

administrative assistant

paul bartell

claudia kaneoffice

charles jagodzinski