Dear Parents,
April is traditionally themed "The month of the Eucharist".  At SFX this is appropriate.  On April 21st, our 5th and 6th graders will spend a day at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville.  Among other things, they will visit the St. JP II Eucharistic Center.  On April 23rd we rejoice that our 2nd graders will receive First Eucharist.  We pray especially for our 2nd graders and their families as they get closer to this life changing day.  

On Wednesday, May 18th we will have a special day centered on the Eucharist that we have titled our "School Eucharistic Congress."  Our students will be working on special writing assignments focused on the Eucharist, we will have special speakers, Eucharistic Adoration, and a Benediction at the end of the school day.  We look forward to sharing details in the weeks ahead.

Facing Mercy together,

Nathan Wright
IOWA STANDARDIZED BEGAN TODAY
Our 3rd-8th graders will have the Iowa Assessment administered to them this coming week, April 11-15.   
 
Please note:
  • Please be on time to school.  Once testing begins, students cannot be admitted to class, which means they may miss taking parts of the test.  Every part of the test must be taken to receive complete scores.
  • Please do not schedule student appointments this week.
  •  A good night sleep and breakfast make a difference
  • Please make sure students have an appropriate snack (3rd-5th grade)
  • We cannot guarantee makeup testing due to excused absences.  We will do the best that we can.
  •  Talk to students about doing well on the test:

Try on every problem

If you get stuck, move on

The test is an opportunity to show what you know. 

Don't rush through

 

If you have questions, please contact me. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Nathan Wright

 

SPRING INTO FOURTH QUARTER

         
INDIVIDUAL SPRING PHOTOS ARE NOW PAST DUE
EASY PAY ONLINE.  Simple instructions are included inside of each photo package.

 * pay online and receive  free shareable digital image for sharing.

PAY AT mylifetouch.com [just enter your student information and photo id located on the outside of the packet and on the bottom of the photo.] 

TOTAL PACKAGE (5 photo sheets) $45 = 1-8x10, 2-5x7, 4-3x5, 8-2x3, 1 Fun pack
  
OR
  
Create Your Own
Any sheets     $12
Any 2 sheets  $23
Any 3 sheets  $34
Any 4 sheets  $45

IF YOU ARE NOT PURCHASING PHOTOS PLEASE RETURN PACKAGE TOMORROW deadline for payment and/or return FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016.
mylifetouch.com
Questions Call Lifetouch @ 866.955.8342

Important Parent Information Below
  1. Go to mylifetouch.com
  2. Log in with your Portrait ID and Access Code, located on your portrait package insert.
  3. Select which sheets you want to purchase and pay online.
     
  4. Please return unpurchased portraits to your school by Friday, April 8, 2016 .

     
WE THANK YOU
Mrs. Catherine Brown, RN and Mrs. Jenny Watts, RN for your assistance in our health room.

First grade parent drivers - Pinocchio field trip to Children's Theater.

Dustin Getz - Standardized tests prep.

Mrs. Ashley Smith - classroom assist with paper Ellison cutouts.

Mr. Chris Smitherman - attention to our squeaky doors school wide.

Mrs. Leah Holmes and Mrs. Linda Baucher uniform closet maintenance and upkeep.

Mrs. Heidi Budd - special office errands.

 
IMPORTANT OFFICE NOTES
IMPORTANT DEADLINE NOTE
FINANCIAL AID FORMS DUE APRIL 29, 2016.
 

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

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 are now available. An email was sent to all families.  Please use the links below for information, guidelines, qualifications and application.  
 Continue to encourage your child to play Tenmarks.  Each student has a user name and password.  Their teachers have assigned specific lessons to best address their progress in Math.  It is a great resource and tool for student growth this April!
Help links (Click links below to view)

SAINTS  SERVE PARISH FAMILIES
by participating in service for weddings and
funerals.  A special thank you to the Sister Sara, Fr. Bob, Fr. Holloway and saints for your service to our parish and school.

 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
To do:
***Student desk maintenance...tightening and some small repairs
TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE: FREE TO SFX STUDENTS
K-2 

Enrollment required...tutoring times have been emailed.
 
3-5 

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
 
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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