Saint Francis Xavier School, Parkslope

A Message from Our Principal

January 2012

Dear Parents & Prospective Parents,

Blessings for a happy, healthy new year!

St. Francis Xavier School will celebrate Catholic Schools' Week from January 29th through February 3rd. This year’s theme of “Faith, Academics, Service” focuses on the uniqueness of Catholic schools. One’s relationship with God, high academic expectations and giving of time in service to others are priorities in our school.

During this week, there will be open houses scheduled to give current and prospective parents a chance to visit the classes. Every current student must re-register in order to attend St. Francis Xavier School in September 2012. Re-registration papers were sent home last week. Registration for new students will begin on January 30th and is ongoing. Please mark your calendars, and spread the word. If you have friends, family, or neighbors who are looking for a new school, please send them our way. A new student referral will result in a $300 tuition credit for the referring family in the following school year. (The new student must remain in school for a full year and account paid in full for the year). If you cannot attend the open houses and would like more information, please call 718-857-2559 or email us at sfxparkslope@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

Catholic Schools' Week Schedule – This is regular school week with special activities as noted below:

Sunday, January 29th - Opening Mass 12:15 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Church followed by open house at school until 2 p.m for current and prospective students and families. We encourage all our students to attend this mass with their parents and to wear their school uniforms.

Monday, January 30th – Spelling Bee - Grades 5 through 8. 12:45 p.m. auditorium. Parents are welcome.

Tuesday, January 31st– Open house 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Sports Day - Grades Pre-K through 4. Parents are welcome.
The gym schedule is as follows:
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Pre-K & K
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Grades 1 & 2
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Grades 3 & 4

Wednesday, February 1st – Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day. Thank a teacher or staff member when you see them!

Thursday, February 2nd – Open house 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Multi-Cultural Day celebrations in class – teachers will advise.

Friday, February 3rd – Student Appreciation Day – Carnival ($7 full participation fee) - Free Dress Down Day.

Dorothy Taylor