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Our Mission Statement
We,
the staff andstudents of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, will
strive to grow spiritually, socially and intellectually in our faith
community; providing an atmosphere for learning that is safe,
attractive, pleasant and educational.
Central
to our existence is the student. Our nurturing and guidance will help
each child to develop dignity and self-worth while exposing them to a
variety of experiences promoting skills and talents and an appreciation
of the uniqueness of self and others.
We
invite parents to be our partners to make the vision of child as gift a
reality and to foster in each student a life-long love of learning.
We
acknowledge our commitment to the community, working together with
parish and home to mould young minds into future leaders of society
exemplifying a life of Christian values.
In
an atmosphere of mutual respect and support we will encourage the
development of each other's unique gifts from God, promoting
professional growth and sharing as educators of youth.
Viewing
ourselves as valued members of St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School,
we trust in the security and acceptance of our school family, openly
taking risks without fear of ridicule.
The
common thread weaving through our curriculum is our Catholic Christian
values providing perspective and direction in our daily lives..
History
Past principals and vice principals of St. Francis school include:
Hap Shantz 1971 - 1982
Al Wilke 1982, Principal - 1989
Josephine Scott, Principal 1989 - 1992
Mike Noonan, Principal 1992 - 1996
Art Connolly, Principal 1996 - 1998
Abbey Densmore, Principal 1998 - 2000
Nancy Tucker, Principal 2000 - 2002
Jim Furfaro, Principal 2002 - 2005
Joanne Basso, Principal 2005 - present
Frank Cecchetto, Vice principal 1998 - 2000
Andrew Finoro, Vice principal 2000 - 2003
David Marcoccia, Vice principal 2003- 2006
David Mencfeld, Vice principal 2006 - 2009
Robert Furfaro, Vice principal 2009 - present
In
1971, the community celebrated the opening of St. Francis of Assisi
School. Due to a fire in December 1978, students and staff were
relocated to St. Joseph School and St. Stanislaus School. Extensive
repairs and renovations were completed and in September 1979 students
and staff were relocated back at St. Francis of Assisi School. In 1998,
the School Board decided to consolidate the St. Francis of Assisi
School community with the St. Joseph School community. Mrs. Nancy
Tucker, principal and Mr. Andrew Finoro, vice principal administered
the two school sites. As of September 2002, students living in the St.
Francis School boundary attend the new St. Francis of Assisi School on
Imperial Road..
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