Volume 5, Issue 21 – February 28, 2018
CLASS PICTURE DAY
TOMORROW, Thursday, March 2nd beginning at 8:15 a.m., class pictures will be taken by Lifetouch Photography in our school hall. Students are asked to wear their school uniform for these pictures. Order forms must be received and paid on or before Picture Day!
We are also asking the students that participated on our SFA Basketball Teams to bring their basketball hoodies so that a team picture may also be taken!
N.E.A.S.C. UPDATE – The faculty and staff at SFA have been working diligently in preparing for their upcoming N.E.A.S.C. re-accreditation visit that is scheduled for Sunday, April 29th to Wednesday May 2nd. As noted on our academic and monthly calendars, on Thursday, March 8th, the faculty will continue its work in completing the self-study document that will be presented to the visiting committee. Please note that there is no school on Thursday, March 8th. As of today, SFA will be hosting a six-member visiting committee composed of both school administrators and teachers from the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont. Ms. Kathleen Madej, a retired principal from St. Christopher School in East Hartford, CT has most recently been assigned as our new chair and preliminary arrangements have been made for a pre-visit to SFA scheduled for Wednesday, March 14th.
3rd TERM MID-POINT – Please note that he 3rd Term mid-point for grades 6 – 8 is Friday, March 2nd.
SFA FIRST PENANCE - On Tuesday afternoon, March 13th at 12:30 p.m., many of our grade 2 students from St. Francis of Assisi Parish will be making their First Penance. Let us keep these students, as well as all of our students in grade two who will be making this sacrament in our thoughts and prayers.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
In celebration of Reading across America, SFA will be sponsoring a Scholastic Book Fair on March 13th – 15th in the lower church hall. The times are Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm; as well as on Wednesday evening, March 14th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Our parents and families are certainly encouraged and invited to take advantage of our Book Fair. All are welcome. Books are certainly an investment in a child’s education and future.More information is attached as well as a form seeking volunteers to assist us with our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair.
SFA’S FUNDRAISER AT NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE
SAVE THE DATES!!! Any Tuesday during the month of March (March 6th, 13th, 20th or 27th), enjoy lunch/dinner or take-out at Not Your Average Joe’s in Randolph (16 Mazzeo Drive) from 11:30 – close and SFA will receive 15% of the total bill of all food. Please note: Fundraising Tickets are Required: when paying your check, give the server your fundraising ticket.
RE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION - It is the time of year that we must begin the process of re-registration, as well as planning for the 2018 – 2019 school year.
Re-registration forms for all students enrolling in grades PK - 8 programs for the 2018 – 2019 school year have been provided to our existing parents and are now due.
Sibling registration forms are also available. They may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Daly.
NEW STUDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM – “Become a SFA Ambassador & Receive a $500 Tuition Credit” (2017-2018 school year). As mentioned above, our annual Catholic Schools Week Open House will take place on Sunday, January 28th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and as in the past many of our families initially hear about St. Francis of Assisi School through a personal referral from an existing school family. We want to once again reward you for promoting our school to you family and friends! We recognize that our parents are our best ambassadors. The Student Referral Programawards a referring SFA family with a $500 tuition credit for each student referred to SFA and enrolls for the 2018 – 2019 school year. Attached to this email is the New Student Referral Program form, which outlines in greater detail how the program works.
UPCOMING SFA EVENTS – “SAVE THE DATES”
SFA’S GOT TALENT– Once again, SFA will be highlighting its students’ talents with our annual SFA’s Got Talent Show, which has been scheduled for Thursday evening, March 15th at 6:30 p.m.
SFA 3rd SPRING SOCIAL
Mark your calendars –Friday evening, May 11, 2018 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Great Pond Hall in Braintree.
SFA DRAMA CLUB – “Aladdin” is coming to SFA in the Spring! SFA is excited to announce its Spring Musicial will be “Aladdin Jr”.
THANK YOU … SFA SCHOOL FUNDRAISER AT MARIA’S RESTAURANT
A Special word of thanks to all who supported our recent SFA School Fundraiser at Maria’s Restaurant yesterday. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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