As we near our 30 day mark since the reopening of our school doors, we have invited our remote learners to reenter our in person school community, should they desire and feel comfortable enough to do so. In the same regard, we consider the possibility that there may be in- person families that would prefer to shift to remote learning for the second half of our first trimester. Should this be a desire for your family, please click here to let us know of your preference. While we are fully committed to maintain a healthy community for as long as possible, our future is obviously unpredictable.
Thank you for your continued support of our efforts!
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We are called to be disciples of Christ!
Our individual classes are beginning to consider attending a daily Mass!
The power of prayer is immeasurable, and much needed in our current times!
Parents will be notified if and when your child's class is planning to attend Mass, in order to provide the opportunity to communicate any concerns.
Also...
Weather permitting we are planning to celebrate an outdoor Mass of Remembrance for the souls of our dearly departed on:
Monday 11/2, All Souls Day
#MassofRemembrance
#blessedbeyondmeasure
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All Saints Day...
A school tradition continues....
Details of and modifications to our annual celebration will be coming soon!
While individual classroom "parties" will not be a part of this year's fun, certainly a school wide Covid-19 adjusted observance of the lives of the saints will be special and memorable nonetheless.
Feeling the spirit move you to help with our celebration?
Bags of peanut/tree-nut free candy graciously accepted! Any donations can be sent to school with your child.... thank you!
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For over 40 years, Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Fall River have gathered in Fall River each year on Columbus Day to take part in a procession and Mass for Peace. While it is not possible to have a procession this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will celebrate a Mass for Peace on the Columbus Day holiday Monday, October 12, at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass will be preceded by a recitation of the Rosary beginning at 5:30 p.m.
“I invite and encourage all to participate in the Mass for Peace through the live stream to join their prayers with those from across the Diocese to pray for peace through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima,” the Bishop said. “The cause of peace deserves nothing less.”
All guidelines in place for the safe celebration of Mass during the pandemic will be followed including occupancy limits within the Cathedral to provide for social distancing. Anyone who wishes to attend the Mass must pre-register online at www.fallriverdiocese.org.
Seats will be allotted to those who register on a first-come, first-served basis.
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HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE!
The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Keep praying the rosary with your children...
Our preschoolers have been making a daily journey to Our Lady of Fatima to pray a Decade-a-Day!
Our Lady of the Rosary... Pray for us!
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Thank you for pre-registering for our before and after school Extended Care program.
Thank you!
** Please note that Extended Care invoices will continue to be sent every other Friday in the "Go Green" Friday Folder!
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Our daily lunch selections this past week have often changed, as we are at the discretion of NBPS. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the system. As of late, lunches have been somewhat of a mystery and daily surprise, that said the following menu items are subject to change:
Monday 10/12- NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 10/13-- Turkey & cheese on a pretzel bun
Wednesday 10/14- Chicken, Turkey, Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Thursday 10/15- Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
Friday 10/16- Turkey, Ham, Cheese & Cracker Kit
**Please note that St. Francis is now a Peanut/Tree Nut Free School!
Breakfast this year is a "Grab and Go" process, and students who wish to have breakfast will take it with them at the end of the school day, for consumption at home the following day!
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From the Office:
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Please click here to review the Fundraising 101 flyer sent home last Friday.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COMING WEEKEND IS THE FINAL WEEK FOR THE SOUTHWEST FUNDRAISER... ENDS TUESDAY!
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"Easy money" for our school!
While the Boxtop program has had a shift in approach, it is still easy money for our school! Click here to reread the flyer sent last week! We will still accept the "old fashioned" snip and clip version of Boxtops as well! Simply send into school in an envelope labelled 'office'.
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Please make certain that all information pertaining to family contacts and home address are updated in the FACTS SIS system.
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Thanks to all of the parents who joined in our first virtual meeting of the school year! Some really amazing ideas were generated as to how we can make this school year fun for our students and families, as well as successful in our fundraising efforts.
Possible upcoming ideas include:
- A Virtual Family Talent Show!
- Possible pie sales for Thanksgiving!
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A fun "prank style" fundraiser that will be a family pleaser!
NEXT MEETING MONDAY 11/2 @ 7pm
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Let's Stay Healthy and Happy!
Let's continue to commit to the Big 4 and be socially responsible if gathering in groups on the weekend!
Thank you for your commitment to helping us remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible!
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Click the image above to be routed to the AFD Facebook page for information regarding COVID testing.
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A New Way to Show and Tell... Pictures!
This week's letter in Ms. Cordeiro's class the letter M!
Way to go, Grant!
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Upcoming Birthdays to be Celebrated!
Seventh Grader, Ryan Bizarro, 10/11!
First Grader, Hensley Dupuis, 10/11!
Preschooler, Alivia Plante, 10/13!
Eighth Grader, Nate Moniz, 10/15!
Sixth Grader, Olivia Ribeiro, 10/15!
Happy Birthday!
PLEASE NOTE: While birthdays can be celebrated during snack time here at school, treats must be individually packaged! Thank you for your understanding and compliance!
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#livelikeadisciple
#LearnitLoveitLiveit
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St. Francis Xavier School
223 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743
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