Coming Up

• Events and Reminders for May 13 - 20

  - May 13-17: AP Exams

  - May 14: Saint Francis Women’s Club Prayer Group, 7:45 a.m., Chapel

  - May 14: Senior Honors Night, 7:00 p.m., Raskob Gym

  - May 14: St. Simon Parent Education Series: Drugs and Kids, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., St. Simon Church

  - May 16: President’s Dinner

  - May 16: A3 Special Collaboration, 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

  - May 17: End of Year Dance, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

  - May 20: A2 Transition Liturgy, liturgy dress

  - May 20: Junior Parent Reminder: Counseling Questionnaire Due

• Attention Class of 2013

  We will be honoring your class at the Senior Awards Convocation on May 14 at 7:00. This is a special event for our seniors and their parents, and we hope you will attend. Please be sure to RSVP via the link provided in the invitation that was emailed to parents and students.

• College Choice: Important Senior Reminders

  Click for reminders about final transcripts and other important college information.

• Physical Exam Event May 23, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Los Altos

  Incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors who plan on participating in athletics in 2013-2014 must have a physical examination/physician's clearance. The exam will be thorough, and parents will be notified if any problems are detected. The service fee is $65 for each exam and proceeds are used to buy medical supplies for the Saint Francis Athletic Department. More information is available online.

• Have you heard?

  Lancers win WCAL title in girls swimming and diving. More info

  The chamber choir and women’s ensemble receive gold ratings during competition in New York City. More info

  Students collected more than 400 pairs of new socks and 700 pairs of shoes for annual drive, the most ever in school history. More info

  Junior Cynthia Sun wins Beethoven competition. More info

• A Message for Parents:

  In each short format weekly parent email, the school will provide tips about connecting with your student in ways that reflect the school's Holy Cross mission and philosophy. This week's tip comes from the Front Office:

  Summer is an important time to reconnect with your busy student. Set time aside to have family discussions and to relax with your teen. Encourage your child to use the summer months to renew and recharge.