Dear Families,

We have completed another wonderful week at Saint Francis.  I am excited to share the 2017-2018 School Calendar with all of you.  I am so sorry that it has taken so long to get this document to you.  There are still a few small changes that may be coming but we will be sure to keep you upto date. The start of school and major breaks are set in stone and will not be changing.  Please feel free to plan your schedule around these dates. You can click on the above link to access the calendar or it can be found on our school website under the Parent Resources tab.  We also have two wonderful events coming up in the next few weeks.  We will be having and Open House as well as  Grandparents’ Day.  Both of these events will give us a chance to share our wonderful community with many people.

On Wednesday April 19th, Saint Francis will be having and Open House from 8:30 - 2.  If you know of anyone who would be interested in our school, please invite them to our open house.  We have so much to offer and want to see our community continue to grow.  As always thank you so much for all of the work you do to share our school with others.  

On Friday May 5th, we will be celebrating Grandparents’ Day.  So many of our grandparents and loved ones are involved in the daily lives of our students.  We are so excited to be able to have them come and spend some time with their grandkids and see our great community in action. We are planning a fun and spiritual morning for all to enjoy.  If you have a grandparent or loved one that you would like to invite, please call or email (info@sfxvt.org) us their mailing address.

Have a great week,

Eric Becker   

HOME AND SCHOOL UPDATES:

Yearbook:  Reserve Your Copy Today!
You can now purchase your yearbook online for only $15.00. Once the yearbooks are shipped (beginning of June) you will no longer be able to purchase them online.  After June, if we have any books left, they will be for sale for $20.  We are only ordering a certain amount of books so reserve your copy today!  To buy a yearbook go to: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/index.asp  Login using the account you created last year or create a new account. 

Yearbook: Sponsor Pages

Deadline for yearbook page sponsorship is fast approaching, it is Wednesday April 19th.  Remember you can share a sponsorship with other families.  The cost to sponsor a page is $100.  Please email Emily Richards @ erichards520@gmail.com if you are interested.  Here is what we still have available...

Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Partial Sponsor spot for 3rd Grade
Partial Sponsor spot for 4th grade
International NIght
Bowl-A-Thon
Grandparents Day

Lake Monsters Tickets!

Game day: Saturday August 26th @ 6:05pm

Packet due back April 12th (even though the insert says the 7th!)

Tickets are $6 each

Prizes May Include - Movie Pass, Turner Toys Gift Card, Lake Monster $$, FIRST PITCH!!

Contact Becca Brynga (rbrynga@saintmikesalum.com) with questions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Mark Your Calendars for the SFX Talent Show! 
Dress rehearsal Tuesday April 18th after school in the gym. Show Thursday April 20th in the gym 6:00. We cannot wait to see all the talent SFX has to offer!

Open House April 19th
Saint Francis Xavier School will have an Open House for prospective families on Wednesday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Members of the school community will be on hand to give tours and answer questions about the school. Please feel free to share this information with any family and friends who may have an interest in providing their children with an excellent education in a faith-filled, nurturing environment.  People can RSVP to 655-2600 or info@sfxvt.org, but walk ins are also welcome!

BE PART OF THE LARGEST STUDY OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD HEALTH!

WHAT IS THE ABCD STUDY?

ABCD stands for Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development, and it is a landmark study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Across the country we will enroll 10,000 families and follow children into early adulthood. The goal is to understand how children’s experiences affect brain development and other aspects of their life - including school, friendships, behavior and health.

• If you are the parent or legal guardian of a child ages  8 - 10 your family may be eligible.  
• We are currently scheduling for both spring and summer.  
• Study visits are available on Saturdays and after school hours.

We look forward to meeting your family!, You can sign up for the study by following this link: https://abcdcontact.me/school/01421913.

For more information: Call the UVM team at (802) 847 – 4562, Email us at ABCD@uvm.edu, Visit the ABCD website: www.ABCDStudy.org.