Hello, St. Francis Xavier School Families!  We hope you are well.

On Monday, January 18, we come together as a nation to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Please join me in a prayer Dr. King recited in 1953 during a radio broadcast from Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

Forgive Us For What We Could Have Been But Failed To Be

O thou Eternal God,
out of Thy absolute power and infinite intelligence
the whole universe has come into being.
We humbly confess that we have not loved Thee with our hearts, souls, and minds,
and we have not loved our neighbor as Christ loved us.
We have all too often lived by our selfish impulses, 
Rather than by the life of sacrificial love as revealed by Christ.
We often give in order to receive;
we love our friends and hate our enemies;
we go the first mile but dare not travel the second;
we forgive but dare not to forget.
And so as we look within ourselves,
we are confronted with the appalling fact
that the history of our lives is the history of an eternal revolt against Thee.
But Thou, O God, have mercy upon us.
Forgive us for what we could have been, but failed to be.
Give us the intelligence to know Thy will.
Give us the courage to do Thy will
Give us the devotion to love Thy will.
In the name and spirit of Jesus, we pray.
Amen
 

School Notes--K--8
Do you love St. Francis Xavier School?  Please spread the good news!  The Archdiocese of New York has launched a Parent Referral Incentive Program for the 2021--2022 School Year.  This program is for referrals for Kindergarten through Grade 8.  If you recommend a student who subsequently enrolls in our beautiful school, in February, 2022, you will receive a one-time tuition credit of $250.00.  The student must remain enrolled in our beautiful school through February 2, 2022.  Need more information?  Check out the ADNY Parent Referral Incentive Program Flyer posted on the homepage of our website. 

This Friday, January 15 is a NOON DISMISSAL.

The NWEA MAP Winter Assessments administration continues during the weeks of January 18 and January 25 for both in-person and remote learners.  Your child's teacher will provide you with further information.

The weeks of January 11 and 18 are Respect Life weeks, a time when we provide support to build and promote a culture of life and advocate for the most vulnerable.

Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Day.  It is a HOLIDAY, and school is closed.

On Saturday, January 23, our Grade 7 Confirmandi will participate in a Virtual Confirmation Retreat.  Details will be provided by Ms. Darienzo.  If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email Ms. Darienzo at dredarienzo@gmail.com.

Please be sure to check your child's academic progress on TADsEducate.  Remember, we are not providing hard copies of Progress Reports this year.  The Second Quarter closes on Friday, January 29, 2021.

The week of January 31 is Catholic Schools Week.  Our theme is Catholic Schools:  Faith.  Excellence.  Service.  This is a wonderful time in the school year when we celebrate all Catholic schools in general, and our beloved St. Francis Xavier School in particular.  More details to follow.

School Notes--UPK & K--8

Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Day.  It is a HOLIDAY, and school is closed.

For the safety and wellbeing of our students, faculty, and staff, and in accordance with CDC, NYSDOH, and ADNY guidelines, we keep the windows open in all classrooms.  Please be sure your child dresses in layers, so he/she is not cold during the school day.

January, 2021 Schedule--K--8

For your reference, here is the January Group Schedule for Kindergarten through Grade 8:

Friday, January 15--Group A—Noon Dismissal K—8

Monday, January 18--HOLIDAY—SFX CLOSED—ALL
Tuesday, January 19--Group A
Wednesday, January 20--Group B
Thursday, January 21--Group B
Friday, January 22--Group B

Monday, January 25--Group A
Tuesday, January 26--Group A
Wednesday, January 27--Group B
Thursday, January 28--Group B
Friday, January 29--Group A

We open all school entrances at 7:50 a.m.  Your child's temperature will be taken at that time.  Please be sure to escort your child to the door.  Here are the entrances for each grade:

Kindergarten:      Playground Entrance
Grades 1, 2, 3:    Main Building, Main Entrance (Red Doors)
Grades 4 and 5:  Van Nest Entrance
Grades 6, 7, 8:    Morris Park Avenue Entrance

There are signs to direct you if you are unsure about which entrance to use.  Your child will be dismissed from the same door at the end of the school day.  Dismissal times are:

2:35 p.m.     Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, and 3
2:45 p.m.     Grades 4 through 8

Please note while we are in Phase 1, there is NO Before School or After School Care.  

Thank you for choosing St. Francis Xavier School to partner with you to provide your child with the finest Catholic education possible.  It is always our pleasure to serve you!

Take care and be well.  God bless you and your family!

All the best,
 
Ms. Marie O’Shea
Principal
St. Francis Xavier School—A School You Can Believe In!
marieoshea@sfxschool.net