Dear Parents,

Tomorrow we will have our Lenten Penance service at 9:00 for grades 2-8.  While we will have an "Examination of Conscience" before Confessions begin, it can be helpful to discuss with your children about the importance of the Sacrament, and lead students in some thinking night.  I found a simple Examination here that may be helpful.  During this "Year of Mercy" we are so blessed to receive God's Mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 

Facing Mercy together,

Nathan Wright

IMPORTANT OFFICE NOTES
***Next Thursday, March 24th.  1:00 Dismissal.   NO ASC.

2016-17 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH FINANCIAL AID FORMS are available in the school office.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE NOTE
FINANCIAL AID FORMS DUE APRIL 29, 2016.
 
Deadline for financial aid forms was listed as May 1st however, due to the fact that May 1st is a Sunday all forms must be submitted to the school office by April 29, 2016. Thank you for your attention to this important deadline.
  
AAA SCHOLARSHIP applications will be available in the coming weeks.  Please watch the weekly memos for details.

MARCH REMINDERS  
March  17  Report Cards Sent Home
March  21  Gr 5 Field Trip
March  24  Holy Thursday - 1pm dismissal No ASC
March  25  Good Friday No School
March  27  Easter Sunday
March  28  Easter Monday - NO SCHOOL
March 28-April 1 - SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL 
 
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Mr. Wright hosted a free-throw competition to kick off Math Madness. Please be sure to ask the students who won!

 


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Week 1 winners...

Grade 1 and Grade 4

These grades will receive Ice Cream treats at lunch on Friday.  Our 1st-8th grade students are competing weekly in this fun Math challenge.  
1st GRADE MATH GAMES.  THE 1ST GRADERS RECENTLY RECEIVED MATH GAME PACKETS SO THEY CAN PLAY AT HOME AS WELL. MATH GAMES ARE A GREAT WAY TO BUILD MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
To do:
***Addressing some squeaky doors around school
***Distributing PR flyers to area Churches
***We need umbrellas...our umbrellas take a beating with all the rain and weather.  Some businesses have branded umbrellas that they give for PR. Do you know a business you could ask?
ONE OF OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY GROUPS.  
TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE
We are excited to announce a new tutoring program made possible by a grant from the Daniel Foundation.  The program will provide FREE tutoring to all our students on a weekly basis.  The tutors will be our teachers.  Please read the following carefully.
 
K-2 begins this week (Emails were sent with your child's assigned time)

K-2 PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE PARK IN FRONT OF SCHOOL. TEACHERS WILL WALK STUDENTS TO FRONT OF SCHOOL AT THE CONCLUSION OF EACH SESSION.
 
3-5: Tutoring in this group is designed to provide general and specific support.  NO ENROLLMENT REQUIRED.  STUDENT DROPINS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED AS NEEDED.
 
Times: Tuesday-Thursday 3:15-4:15 and Mondays 7:00-7:30
Location: 4th grade room
Procedure for participation: Parents and ASC are responsible for drop off/pick up.  No enrollment needed.
 
6-8: Tutoring in this group is designed to provide general and specific support.  NO ENROLLMENT REQUIRED.  STUDENT DROPINS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED AS NEEDED.
 
Time: Wednesdays 3:15-6:00, and Thursday 7:15-8:00 (Math)
Location: 5th grade room and 7th grade room (AM)
Procedure for participation: Parents and ASC are responsible for drop off/pick up.  No enrollment needed.
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YEARBOOK INFORMATION
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW. 
 
 Yearbooks are pre ordered and there is a limited quantity available to sell and will be sold on a first come basis for $45.  Be sure to reserve one for your child today! Please make checks payable to SFX.

YEARBOOK ADS
 
Please consider purchasing or selling an ad for our yearbook! The proceeds from ad sales this year will help support our 8th grade banquet and class trip. Please check with your doctors, dentists, and other local business owners they are usually very receptive to purchasing yearbook ads. Other ad ideas might include parents/grandparents sending a student photo and a special message of support or recognizing a student, sports team, or club for a special achievement!
 
Ad Prices:
Full page - $100
Half page - $50
Quarter page - $25
 
For questions about the yearbook, yearbook ads or yearbook design please email valerielabbe@ymail.com.

YEARBOOK PHOTO SUBMISSONS
 
The yearbook staff wants you to share your school photos! You may submit candid photos, school activities (scouts/clubs), sports shots, etc. for consideration.
Please email Valerie Labbe with any questions about photo submission valerielabbe@ymail.com or office@sfxcatholic.com.
 

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