Our second & third graders were welcomed back with a visit from Terry Wolkowicz from the NBSO. She shared with the students the connection between animal gait, rhythm and the music of Mozart!
Click the pic to hear Grade 2
keeping the animal gait beat!
(make sure to hit full screen button for full effect!)
Happy New Year!

Our first week back has had its share of celebrations and at times challenges as we adjust to the "back to school" routine. Reentry can be a difficult transition!

This month will continue to be a busy one, with MAP testing, our regular academic routine and of course at month's end, National Catholic Schools Week ! Details for that fun and faith-filled week will be forthcoming, allowing you time to plan, prepare, and consider assisting in the week's festivities.
God bless and have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs. Russo
Next week-at-a-glance:
Monday- 1/13- Southwestern Beef Bowl
Tuesday- 1/14- Chicken Teriyaki Dippers
Wednesday 1/15- Pepperoni Pizza
Thursday 1/16- Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Friday 1/17- Chicken Patty Sandwich
Click here for full January lunch menu!
Funny Picture & Student Comment
of the Week!
A very witty and wise second grader said to me this week,
"I just noticed something funny Mrs. Russo... why doesn't St. Jude just help himself?"
#patronsaint
#hopelesscauses
#pullthealarm
Reregistration of our current families will be starting soon!

Open enrollment will begin during Catholic Schools Week, and we highly encourage and recommend securing your child(ren)'s spot(s) prior to our Open House! Please be watching for an email coming very soon with details on how to begin the process! Thank you!
The winter testing session for our MAP Growth assessment continues next week!

Week 2 (1/13- 1/17) : Grades 6-8
Week 3 (1/21-1/22) : Kindergarten - Grade 2

Please make sure your children are on time, well rested and have had a good breakfast to maximize test success!
"Your grace is enough for me, O Lord."
2 Cor. 12:9

Next school Mass Monday, January 13th!
Grades K-8
(weather permitting)
Middle School Students should wear Special Occasion Uniforms... including sweaters or sweater vests!
This Sunday, January 12th is the Baptism of Our Lord and the official end of the Christmas season.
Thanks be to God for a wonderful celebration of His greatest gift to humanity!
In honor of and to raise awareness about this great leader, students may come to school in their cozy, winter PJs (no slippers please!) on Friday, January 17th as a part of our annual "I Have a Dream Day" . SFX students will reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in a special way next Friday, before the holiday weekend.
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Campus Ministry Club - CMC kicks off this new year with a faith-f illed a nd fun afternoon planned for Friday, January 17th from 3-4:30pm .

Please click here to sign up your middle schooler!
Extra Curricular Opportunities
Bay State Mobile Tumbling and Fitness Class is set to begin this coming Wednesday the 15th. The program is for students in Kindergarten through Grade 2. Please click here to request more information, as there are only 6 spots remaining!
Whaling City Baseball
Registration
Information!

Think spring and baseball!
Click here for more information regarding the Whaling City Baseball Program!
S chool E vents C ommittee
Gearing up for Gala 2020!
For families new to the school, this is our largest fundraiser of the school year, and a fantastic evening out!
How can you help?
Each family should plan on donating to their classroom basket... not certain of your class basket theme? Click here to inquire!
Do you work for a company that might be interested in sponsoring our event?
Click here to view the varying levels of sponsorship, and please let us know if anyone is interested!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2020
will kick off with our:
Please encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to come visit our wonderful school! Tours and treats will be provided!
A detailed outline for
Catholic Schools Week 2020 will be coming home next week for families to peruse & prepare, but in the meantime, please be aware that
Friday, January 31st is....
This year's donations will go toward increasing our school's technology AND 10% of total pledges will
be applied to your FFO balance! Please plan on helping our school by getting pledges from family and friends and entering them on FUNRUN.COM . Also, all families are invited to come out and cheer on our students at
OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK BOOSTERTHON!
Thanks so much for your support!
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
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#GodsGrace
#enough4us
St. Francis Xavier School 
 223 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743