Blessings from the week...
... and by SOON, we mean
TODAY!!!
(see below for pics of this memorable moment!)
What an awesome weather week we had, and today's excitement was a perfect Friday finale!

Students were told way back on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier (December 3rd) that our school would be adopting a new school mascot to increase the spirit and enthusiasm surrounding our awesome school, and TODAY was the great unveiling! The anticipation was heightened by daily announcements and clues and the moment we had all been waiting for finally arrived! After the great reveal, students were surprised and elated to receive brand new t-shirts donning our new mascot, Frankie the Rebel!

For the second week in a row, the generosity displayed by our school community is truly astounding. It matters not what the collection entails, an extremely positive outcome results! This week, we will be making the patients at the Children's Center at St. Luke's Hospital VERY happy kiddos! Crayons, and crafts, and activity books, oh my! Thank you to our NJHS members, who truly "breathe life" into our Lenten almsgiving drives. Gentle reminders given through daily announcements and their positive spirit, that naturally comes through giving to others, have been contributors to the success of these Lenten drives. Next week...? Card making for the elderly, a $2 Dress Down Day for the Maronite Sisters and a can drive for St. Joseph (and ultimately Damien's Pantry)!

Thank you for your continued vigilance as it pertains to the health and wellness of our school community.

God bless, stay safe, & enjoy the weekend!
Mrs. Russo
A vote of approval from our Grade 4 REBELS!
Small Wonders predictions were close, but not quite right!

What fun we all had anticipating the arrival of our new school mascot!

FRANKIE THE REBEL!
REBELS FOR CHRIST!
CALENDAR MENTION-ABLES:

Tuesday, March 16th- NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, March 17th - Feast of St. Patrick & the "Wearin' of the Green"!
Friday, March 19th- Feast of St. Joseph- Bring $2 to Dress in Black and/or Blue & a canned good to offer at the St. Jospeh Altar!
Monday, March 22nd - Kick-Off of the CSW Read-A-Thon, Spring Picture Day & Trimester 2 Report Cards sent electronically today!
WHAT IS THIS NEW ADDITION TO THE PARKING LOT?

You may have noticed this large container placed in our school parking lot yesterday. Much to the students' disappointment, this container did not house our new school mascot, but rather it was placed there to store equipment for the solar array as it arrives. That's right, our next project is the installation of our solar project!
Our panels will be affixed in the next few weeks!
Attention Preschool Parents!
Dismissal shift for next week!
Due to the beginning stages of our solar project taking place next week, we will be unable to use the gym. This reality will affect the daily pickup of your preschooler. PLEASE NOTE, that you will be expected to park in the same fashion along the sidewalk each day, but rather than connecting with your child at the front doors of the school, we ask that you kindly approach the WHITE FENCE AT THE PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND.
Thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding.
The journey continues....
This past week our students happily contributed to the Children's Center at St. Luke's Hospital. Thanks again for your amazing demonstration of generosity! This upcoming week, our National Junior Honor Society will "shift gears" as they encourage our students to make cards for the elderly, as well as assist with Our St. Joseph's Dress Down Day and Can Drive!
Please take the time to CLICK HERE to see the schedule of service & plan accordingly by CLICKING HERE to see a list of possible donations!
Today's Recess Rosary captures
 "Rays from Above"!
God is so good!
This Evening's Parish Lenten Offering:
The Living Stations of the Cross created by members of our parish Youth Group. This moving depiction of Our Lord's Journey to Calvary is a "must see".

These stations will take place at SFX parish TONIGHT @ 7pm. Please join us if you are able!

On the horizon...
Masses for the Feast of St. Joseph
Friday, March 19th
at
9am & 7pm
Upcoming Feast Days
The Feast of St. Patrick
Dress Down Day
Wearing of the Green!
Staff & students invited to a Green Dress Down Day on Wednesday, 3/17!
The Feast of St. Joseph
On Friday, 3/19 a $2 Black and Blue Dress Down Day will help to support the needs of the Maronite sisters in New Bedford, and students will also be asked to offer a canned good this day, to honor the Italian tradition of feeding the hungry and offering gifts to St. Joseph for prayers answered.

Our students will visit our school grotto (dedicated to St. Joseph) to offer handmade lilies as well as prayers of petition and thanksgiving to St. Joseph on his feast day as well.
St. Joseph.... pray for us!
Our 8th graders began the Guessing Jar Game Fundraiser today by visiting each of our classrooms for a little St. Patty's Day fun! The Luck of the Irish will be necessary to guess the number of chocolate gold coins in the jar this St. Patty's Day!
A dollar a guess for any lads and lassies that wish to test their estimation skills!

Guessing continues next week taking place on Monday & Wednesday (morning only)!
Try your luck while helping the Graduating Class of 2021 raise funds for end of year celebrations.
HEALTH OFFICE IMPORTANT REMINDER!

While we may have made it through the "worst of times", we are not completely "out of the woods"! It is extremely important that daily symptom checks continue to take place each morning before school and if ANY MEMBER of the household displays any symptom whatsoever, please engage in remote learning. Thank you for your continued support in maintaining a healthy school environment.
Catholic Schools Week... to take place after the RESURRECTION!

Please note that our CSW festivities will be postponed until after Easter... with the prayer filled, service driven, fasting focused Lenten season upon us, we shall wait until we can truly celebrate!
READ-A-THON READY?
One week from Monday, we will begin our school wide Read-a-thon! If you have not done so already, please assist your child in securing a sponsor or two for this reading initiative.
Thank you!
Next week, here's what's on the MENU:
Mon 3/15- Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Tues 3/16- NO SCHOOL
Wed 3/17- Grilled Cheese
Thur 3/18- Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
Fri 3/19- Cheese Pizza
Celebrating the Gift of Life!
This upcoming week we celebrate:
Only 1 Birthday... on the Feast of St. Joseph!
Extended Care Extraordinaire, Mrs. D, 3/19!
Happy Birthday to you!
#livelikeadisciple
#LearnitLoveitLiveit
St. Francis Xavier School 
 223 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743