Dear Families,

This week, winter weather has hit in full force and I know getting to school has been a challenge. I am so grateful to all of you for your efforts in getting your students here safely.  While the snow made for messy roads, it has also created a beautiful winter playground for us.  Even with our snow day, we had lots of activities this week and we have another busy week ahead of us.  

Thank you to all of the families who have completed their registration paperwork.  It is so rewarding to see all the families who will be returning to our wonderful community and to see new families and students joining us.  Those who have completed their paperwork should have received an email from me.  At this time, enrollment is open to new families and we have already begun to fill up spots.  As of March 1st, spots in classes will no longer be guaranteed to current, un-registered families.  In our larger classes we have begun to develop waiting lists.  We will be reaching out to families on that list and letting them know we have space for them based on the completed packets as of March 1.  If you need more time to make a decision, or have already made one, please let me know.  We value all our current families, but we also want to reach out as soon as possible to those who are eager to join our community.  If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.

Next Friday is our annual Bowl-A-Thon.  This is a great event for our school to celebrate the fun part of who we are and the wonderful school we have.  We have a half day, which means that all students will be dismissed by noon.  The after school program will be open that day.  If you are interested in after school care, please sign up as soon as possible. If you would like to join us for some bowling and fun,  we welcome your presence.  

The following week we are on break.  I am sure we are all looking forward to the opportunity to catch up on non-school activities and get a little rest.  The start of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 1st, which is during our vacation.  We will be having a Mass with the students when they return, but it is would be wonderful if families took the time to attend Mass at the true start of Lent.

I hope everyone enjoys the warm weather this weekend.

God Bless,

Eric Becker

HOME AND SCHOOL UPDATES:

Girls on the Run 
will be starting their Spring 2017 session at the end of March.  A big thank you to returning coach Brandi Roy and new Head Coach Jessica Unrein for stepping in and leading the SFX girls in another season!  However,  we are still in need of three parent volunteers.  The group will meet on Mondays and Thursdays, 3-4:30pm.  If interested in volunteering, please contact Brandi Roy, roysinmilton@comcast.net.  Thank you!



It's time to bring out the green, gold and purple! 
To donate desserts, muffins, fruit and cases of water to feed the hungry bowlers click on this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0b49a5a82ba02-sfxmardi. We are also looking for parent volunteers for this event.  Please please email Jami Daigle, mrandmrsd77@yahoo.com if you would like to be part of this fun event.  

Mardi Gras Bowl-a-Thon!

When: Friday, February 24, 2016; 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
(Buses will pick students up at school at 8:30 AM.)

Where: Spare Time Lanes, Colchester, Vermont

Why: To Have Fun with Teachers, Staff, Family, and Students

Who: All SFX Teachers, Staff, Parent Chaperones, and Students

What: A Bowl-a-Thon for all grades Pre K - 8th.  The festivities include:

✦  “Most Colorful Mardi Gras” Costume Contest (Per Grade)

✦  Water, snacks and desserts provided

✦  Two hours of bowling with colored pins and fun,
  crazy games and music

We look forward to seeing you and your children on the 24th of February!  For any questions, please contact Stacey Zierak:  zieraks@comcast.net.

Spring Book Fair Volunteers Needed
The next Scholastic Book Fair coming to Saint Francis Xavier School is scheduled for March 13th - 17th. We are still in need of volunteers to run the book fair during a few times:

• Monday, March 13th: 12:30 - 3pm & 3pm - 5:30pm
• Tuesday, March 14th: 12:30 - 3pm
• Thursday, March 16th: 12:30 - 3pm
• Friday, March 17th: 3pm - 5:30pm

You can signup for one or more of these empty slots through the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0845a4a622a1fc1-spring