PIC(S) OF THE WEEK!

A WEEK FILLED WITH LOVE ....

FROM THE MERRY AND BRIGHT SCHOOL CELEBRATION TO POLAR EXPRESS SUCCESS!

Although the weather was certainly frightful, the evening was so delightful! Thank you to all of our school families who braved the chilly temperature to join together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas! Cookies, cocoa, caroling.....AND CHRIST!

Our students' sweet voices "warmed" us up, as we huddled close to hear the songs they had prepared including the favorites, "Silent Night" and "There Was a Little Baby".

This short week was one for the record books, as while packed with fun, our students maintained an orderly, and well behaved environment! Our second through fifth graders enjoyed a ride on the Polar Express as teachers traveled to each class to do a craft with each group of students. It was a treat for boys and girls to see their former teachers in that way, as well as look forward to having teachers in the years to come!

Our final day together before the break began with Holy Mass, which was the perfect send off for staff and students. Father asked us to imagine entering into the Nativity scene and to love or Lord and welcome Him this Christmas! He also challenged us to pray for each other over the break by offering a daily Hail Mary.

Today's fun for our middle school students included FAM House challenges including Chess, Christmas Trivia, a Caroling Competition, and a Tree Decorating Contest.

It was a BLAST... Please check out our school FB page later for photos!

Enjoy the joyous Christmas break with your families.

God bless and see you all in 2022!

#merrychristmas

#comelordjesus

#joyfulrebels

#yearofcelebration

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Once again our School Events Committee out did themselves!

A special thank you to Laura Guenette and Bethany (& Justin) Gardner for "rallying the troops" to get the job done! The evening, while frigid, was a fantastically beautiful gathering of our school community.

CLICK HERE for more photos of the event!

As final plans are being made for Christmas, the busyness can be all consuming! Still have to shop, wrap, plan, cook, and serve? Please do not allow the "busy blur" to affect the focus on the reason for the season. While making your final plans and preparations for this beautiful holiday, please strongly consider celebrating properly the Birth of Our Lord and Savior by attending Holy Mass this Christmas. Your children will thank you!

Come Lord Jesus!

A quick fly on the wall today:

Kindergartener to Fr. Ryan:

"Bye, Father Ryan.

Thanks for Mass today!"

#mouthsofbabes

#truth

#theydolovemass

As we begin to think about registration for the 2022-2023 school year, please be aware that there are some changes to the FACE application:

• There will be a new field to include unemployment information.
• Tax documentation requirements have changed to requiring only 2020 Federal returns and 2021 W2s. The only exception will be for those families who do not have W2 income…then the 2021 return will be required.
• FACTS application fee will be $40 per family.

The FACE website will serve as a good resource and will continue to have updated information.

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION

Adhering to Uniform Code in 2022!

Please be advised that in the new year we will be "cracking down" with the uniform compliance. Untucked shirts, missing belts, excessive jewelry and painted fingernails are just a few of the areas we will be honing in on in the new year. Please click here to view uniform expectations and refer to the Parent Student Handbook for more information.

Thank you for your support!

COVID Case Weekly Notification

Positive COVID cases for the Week of 12/17 to 12/22 ..... 3

Please click here for more information.

From the

Health Office:

• The health and wellness of our school community remains a top priority throughout the Christmas break. We realize that many questions and concerns may arise due to positive cases and potential exposure. In an effort to reduce the number of emails we may potentially receive during our break, we ask that you KINDLY FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING GOOGLE FORM to report positive cases potential exposures, and/or to request information/clarification pertaining to return dates to school. Thank you for your cooperation and compliance to this request!
• Travelling over the break?

Click here for recent travel guidance!

SCHOOL EVENTS COMMITTEE

Before we know it...

Gala 2022!

We will bring in the new year with a bang and with gala planning!

If you happen to be out and about after Christmas and catch a glimpse of any amazing auction items, feel free to make a purchase! We encourage all families to donate an item to our annual fundraiser... details in 2022!

Click here for JANUARY Menu!

St. Francis Xavier School 

 223 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743