Still Hanging On!
A Leaf Hunt & a Fluff Sandwich...
Cute Combination!
Another week to celebrate!
We now have a few weeks "under our belts" and have settled in nicely to the routine of school and the expectations of classes. Thankfully, the weather has been fantastic to be outside for instruction and recreation.

MAP Growth testing concludes next week, and teachers will begin the process of looking at the data through the lens of a beginning of the school year benchmark. All MAP Growth information will be shared with you during virtual parent/teacher conferences, which will take place during the week of October 26th.

Have a wonderful weekend and God bless-
Mrs. Russo
What's the story with SWEATERS & SWEATSHIRTS??

Although our normal Dress Code Policy does not allow for the wearing of sweatshirts in the classrooms (with the exception of gym days), due to our current circumstances and the need to have the windows open in the classrooms for sufficient ventilation, it has been decided that
ST. FRANCIS SWEATSHIRTS/FLEECES WILL BE ACCEPTABLE FOR STUDENTS TO WEAR IN THE CLASSROOMS.

Sweaters are always acceptable, and look sharp as well!
(This alteration to our current policy is for this year only)
Thank you!
We are called to be disciples of Christ!
Click here to discover what this means for our students!
HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE!
The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our students will be praying our traditional Decade-a-Day, for the health and wellness of our school community.... Perhaps a decade could be prayed at home as a family as well!
PRAYER IS POWER!
Monday 9/28- Super Pretzel & Cheddar Dip
Tuesday 9/29- Turkey & Cheese on a Pretzel Bun
Wednesday 9/30- Turkey, Chicken, Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Thursday 10/1- Bagel with Cream Cheese
Friday 10/2- 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!
Let's Stay Healthy and Happy!

As the usual "back to school" illnesses begin to creep their way into the school building, please click here for information on your child(ren)'s RETURN TO SCHOOL after being sent home for illness.


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!
While the school building itself is closed to all parent volunteers, the reality is that we could use a few parents to help us keep a socially distanced eye on our students at outdoor recess time. If your CORI background check is up to date, and you have the time to help us out, please click here to let us know!
Thank you for pre-registering for our before and after school Extended Care program. It is helpful in our planning process to know who we can expect so that proper distancing and cohort separation takes place.
Click here to pre-register for next week and here for the week of October 5th unless you have already indicated your consistent Extended Care needs. Thank you!

**** Please note: - There will be no extended care billing until the end of this month. In an effort to conserve paper and checks, we will be going to Extended Care billing every other week after that. So first bills out for Friday folders on 10/2, and the next billing on 10/16. 
FALL MAP Growth testing Continues...

WHAT is MAP Growth? Click here to access a parent resource with more info.

WHEN? Click here for a schedule of when your child(ren)'s testing will be taking place! Please make sure that students are present, rested, well-fed and ready to demonstrate their best work!

*FAMILIES of REMOTE LEARNERS:
You can find more information on how to prepare for MAP testing here.

Please click here to be directed to the STEM Lab Google site for more information about how to prepare your device for testing, as well as the button for initiating the test sessions on test day! Thank you!
Upcoming Birthdays to be Celebrated!

Eighth Grader, Eamon Martin, 9/26 !
Second Grader, Brooke DeSouza, 9/26!
Third Grader, Aiden Girouard,9/29 !
Preschooler, Cameron Bentley, 9/29!
Fourth Grader, Connor Ashley, 9/30!
Preschooler, Ainsley Strawn, 9/30 !
Fourth Grader, Victoria Beakes, 10/1!
Preschooler, Caden Mitchell, 10/2 !
Happy Birthday!
Don't forget to bring masks and water bottles daily!
From the oldest to the youngest, our "backyard nature trail" is a complete crowd pleaser!
#livelikeadisciple
#LearnitLoveitLiveit
St. Francis Xavier School 
 223 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743