This break has been a great opportunity to decompress, and adjust our bearings for school to begin again on the 4th of January. The New Bedford Department of Public Health has been in consultation with the Catholic Schools Office, and wants to acknowledge and extend their gratitude for the commendable job of teachers and students in maintaining a safe and healthy climate for in-person learning …
An event like no other… is sure to be a “virtual” crowd pleaser! We are looking forward to December 4th at 6pm, when this virtual event will be launched and we will celebrate the gifts and talents of our amazing SFX students! PLEASE take the time to read the following IMPORTANT GUIDELINES pertaining to submitted Talent Show videos. Students/families that do not adhere to these …
Our school community’s health depends on your actions and social responsibilities. In an effort to keep our school fully open in the current model we are in, we are asking families to be extra diligent and cautious. As we approach the many holidays ahead, please do all you can to follow the best practices that the Department of Public Health has outlined when gathering outside …
May the simple joys of Christmas that only He gives fill our hearts this season and into the New Year! Click here to enjoy our Christmas Message for 2020
Because of the timing of the storm, and the impact on the safety of travel, our plan is to implement a SAL (Structured Alternative Learning) Day for Kindergarten through Grade 8 students on Thursday, Dec 17th. (please see below for SAL details) It is our intention to keep an academic finish to 2020! Students were sent home with supplies, books and materials that will help …
We have been pleased to kick-off the 2020-2021 school year welcoming our Preschool through Gr. 8 students back to school full-time, on-site (as long as it is safe to do so), with remote option available for those in need. Click here to view a short video on how our school team worked together all summer to prepare for a safe return to school. Monday, July …
Mark your calendars for a historic event! Looking forward to celebrating the grace that has brought us through our (not-your-average) school year. We have re-envisioned what this “event” normally looks like and hope you can join us for a VIRTUAL GALA! Stay tuned…more details to follow, as we get closer to the date: Thursday, August 20th @ 6:30pm Sneak peeks of items up for bid …
Videos, Zoom calls, Google Classrooms and Online Learning became the new reality for our school! Our teachers (Preschool through Gr. 8) hit the ground running March 17th to adjust their curriculum to distance learning strategies that reinforce old and introduce new content for our students. It was God’s Grace and the patience and understanding of our families that supported us as we navigated these uncharted …
Important Announcement ALL MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOLS ARE TO BE CLOSED UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR PER GOVERNOR’S ORDERS. April 21, 2020 Hello St. Francis Xavier families, By now, you have most likely heard Governor Baker’s announcement to close both private and public schools in MA throughout the remainder of the school year. Please know that our faculty and staff share in the tremendous amount …
He has risen, as He said! ALLELUIA! Best wishes for a wonderful Easter filled with the joy of the Resurrection, and hope in the promise of everlasting life! Hoping to be reunited soon! God bless you all. ~Your St. Francis Xavier School family Click here for a very special Easter greeting from our school staff! Please share with your children…. We miss them so much! #Godsgrace #enoughforus …
The Science and Engineering Fair is an exciting event that encourages students to explore a question of interest to them and to share knowledge with parents, teachers, and classmates. The educational benefits are numerous as students develop skills in writing, oral presentation, creative thinking, and problem solving. Each 7th and 8th grade student is asked to develop a project based upon a question that they …
Always a fun-filled week! Pictured below are students and faculty in attendance at our Sunday kick-off Mass. We are so blessed by our faithful community! Click here for our photo galleries of all the activities! Click here for the full week schedule!
Our students in K-5 will help us to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord in pageant and song… Thursday, Dec 19th @ 6:30pm evening performance *Please note: This is a mandatory K-5 music performance. Christmas best attire.
Thank you, in advance, for your continued generosity. Advent kick’s off a wonderful season of the spirit of giving for our school community. Below are just a few ways for our school families to enter into the Spirit of St. Nick in the coming weeks: TOY DRIVE–Please put aside a few new or gently used toys for us to donate to Gifts to Give this Christmas …
All you saints and angels, pray for us! We are reminded through the lives of Saints that we can all strive for holiness, and that the paths to Christ are varied. Let us strive for perseverance in our daily lives to grow closer to God and reach our heavenly goal! Click here to enjoy many holy moments of this annual school event.