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FRIDAY EVENING'S NEWSLETTER &

PICS OF THE WEEK!

HAPPY FACES,

AN OUTPOURING OF GRACES,

EASTER FUN,

WE ARE DONE ... (for now!)

WE ARE AN EASTER PEOPLE, AND ALLELUIA IS OUR SONG!

As you can imagine, the joy of the Easter season has been quite prevalent this past week, along with the joy of the arrival of April vacation ... Add the summer weather to the mix, and we feel blessed to have made it through! Our week began just as it should, as we were able to make the journey down Main Street to celebrate Christ's Resurrection together as a school family. The Mass provided a wonderful return after the long weekend, and Father's homily was quite appropriate for all. He referenced St. Josemaría Escrivá's quote,

"Be filled with hope: Jesus Christ is always victorious."

Father explained that the Resurrection provides clear confirmation of this fact as the battle over death was won! Father also reminded us that even when life seems tough or messy, and we have a tendency to get "down", not to lose hope... that Christ conquers all!

AMEN & ALLELUIA!

The beautiful reality of Easter is that we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection beyond Easter Sunday. This week we have been in the midst of the Easter Octave, which leads us to Divine Mercy Sunday, and every day has been a celebration of Easter! The season will last 50 days in total and we plan to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ to the fullest! Classes have begun the planning process for their Easter Celebration performances, and our 8th graders have plans in the works for an Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser that will take place on the same day as our school wide celebration, which is Thursday, May 4th.

Yesterday at recess time, one of the kindergarteners exclaimed,

"Mrs. Russo, I'm so hot, I think I just got a sunburn!"

The warm weather that arrived late in the week is giving us the sense that summer is close at hand. Reality indicates that we have miles to go before we rest! Please help us to reinforce with our students that a strong finish to the school year is expected. Upon our return to school after the much needed break, we will be sending progress reports, administering MAP testing, and expecting fully engaged students in our final few months!

Have a wonderful break & God bless!

#easteroctavemass

#befilledwithhope

#alleluiaexcitement

#gorgeousdays

#timeforavacay

MASTER CALENDAR CHANGE- It has been decided that in order to have a razor fine focus on our fundraising efforts, that we would take Monday, June 12th as a day off from school. This is the day of our Golf Tournament, and having our faculty available for either participation in the event, or support/attendance at the event is very important to us! We do realize that many of our parents will need to secure child care for this change to our calendar, and we appreciate your willingness to do so.

This major fundraiser will require the assistance and participation of many supporters, and we appreciate your understanding, as well as your participation in our efforts in some way!

The last day of school is Friday, June 16th.

Dates to Know About:

May 4th- Easter Celebration
May 5th- T3 Progress Reports
May 5th- No School for Kindergarten! New Kindergarteners Screening Day; Donnelly's Uniforms onsite from 8:30am-11am;
May 7th- First Communion @ SFX
May 8th- MAP testing window opens!
May 11th- Fine Arts Night
May 18th- Ascension Thursday Mass & May Crowning
May 19th- Grade 8 Mass w/ the Bishop
May 21st- Possible Grade 8 Car Wash
May 24th- NJHS Induction Ceremony
May 25th- Early Dismissal @ 11:30am
May 29th- Memorial Day- No School
June 3rd- Baccalaureate Mass & Grade 8 Graduation
June 7th 9am - Small Wonders Celebration
June 8th- Preschool Celebration
June 9th- Kindergarten Graduation
June 12th- No School/Golf Tournament
June 16th- Last Day of School

In school uniform fittings set to take place on Friday, May 5th from 8:30am -11:00am.

More details to follow!

Students are offered lunch daily, free of charge.

Click here for April Menu for your planning and packing purposes!

It's time to order the book of the year!

Please click here to print a yearbook order form or here to order online!

You won't want to miss out on taking the walk down memory lane!

Vision Screenings are well underway!

Click here for more information on School Health Screenings

Circle of Grace

During the month of April, the Circle of Grace Safe Environment Program will be instructed by our classroom teachers.

Please take the time to click here to access a Google Survey with additional information, grade level curriculum and acknowledgement of instruction... thank you!

CINDERELLA

The Bishop Stang Theatre Company will proudly present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella on Thursday, April 27; Friday, April 28; and Saturday, April 29; all at 7:00 pm. General Admission - $12; Student/Senior - $10.

See the attached free admission pass for students from a Diocese of Fall River Catholic Elementary School.

Tickets also available through St. Francis School office. Simply send ticket request and payment to the school office and we will send tickets home with your child!

The Bishop Stang Theatre Company will also present a special event for children ages 3-12; "Bibbidi Bobbidi Bishop Stang" on Saturday, April 29 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

Admission - $10 per child (parents enter for free). Cash or check payment will be accepted at the door.

UPDATES:

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK- By now you should have heard from your class parent representative who will be organizing and helping to plan for this special week for our teachers!
80'S FAMILY FUN NIGHT- FRIDAY, APRIL 28th from 6-8PM!
GOLF TOURNAMENT HELP NEEDED - More information coming soon!

NEXT SEC MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 24th @ 6:30 PM @ THE SCHOOL!

Please plan on joining us!

CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM INFO IN CASE IN PERSON ATTENDANCE IS NOT POSSIBLE!

Let's get this party started!

In the spirit of being completely "rad" the SEC will be hosting an 80s Family Fun Night on Friday, April 28th!

Click here to access flyer with more details and please plan to print and pay immediately upon our return to school!

It's going to be TOTALLY TUBULAR!

WEEK OF DRESS DOWN FOR THOSE LUCKY FAMILIES WHO SOLD 10 CALENDARS!

A job well done to those families who accepted the challenge of selling 10 March Madness Calendars!

If your family qualified for the week of "Dress Down freedom", you have received an email with details to validate your participation!

This email will serve as your families' "ticket" to dress down and should be printed and sent back to the school office to confirm participation!

Thank you!

LOOK WHAT'S

COMING IN

JUNE 2023!

Monday, June 12th @ CCNB!

Start building your foursome!

CLICK HERE to access the sponsorship commitment & foursome registration form! Please share with family, friends and business owners!

Thank you to those who have responded to this plea for help!

GOING GREEN @ SFX was a HUGE SUCCESS!

A great deal of thanks to our National Junior Honor Society whose efforts resulted in $414.23 (thanks Mrs. Reis for contributing the 3 cents to make it today's date)! Funds raised will go towards helping to educate the student body about many ways we can better at

Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling

and to implement greener practices here at school for years to come!

THIS WEEK'S REBEL CARD RECIPIENTS!

Students were noticed as demonstrating the 3 R's.. READY, RESPECTFUL & RESPONSIBLE! Rebel Card recipients received a pick from the prize box, a spirit wear pass, and a Frankie photo opp!

CONGRATULATIONS!

8th grade

ALLELUIA!

We are celebrating the 50 days of Easter, in an eggs-tra special way! Upon our return to school, our 8th graders will be selling Easter eggs, that may contain candy, dress down day passes, spirit wear passes... or a GOLDEN TICKET to be a participant in our 8th Grade Egg Hunt!

More details to follow!

STEM CLUB FINALE!

This past Tuesday was the final STEM Club meeting!

We are so grateful to Mr. Souza for his dedication to making learning fun for our students!

Both the Chess Club and the STEM Club offerings were HUGE HITS with our students.

THANK YOU AGAIN, MR. SOUZA!

St. Francis Xavier School

223 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743