Calendar Update: Please note the 09-10 Calendar has been updated. Updates of note: September 25 will be an all diocesan inservice; there will be no school for the students. Spring Recess will be April 26-30.
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Would you like to learn more about St. Francis Xavier School?
We would be happy to meet with you and show you our school. Please call the office, 655-2600, to arrange a tour at your convenience.
Thank you for a fabulous Fun Day and a wonderful year!
Thank you to Mr. Becker for coordinating such a fantastic event. Thanks also to our amazing Home and School Association and our phenomenal families for all your help. This was the most successful Fun Day - End of Year Celebration yet. Thank you to everyone who commits so much time, effort, and energy to making our school the wonderful, loving, community it is. Have a wonderful summer!
Report on 2009 Annual Fund from George and Jackie Bouffard, Co-Chairs – We Are Almost There!
Sister Carmen Proulx, Honorary Co-Chair of this year’s Annual Fund, joins us in thanking each of you for your generosity. It is especially gratifying to know that in these tough times, the support for Saint Francis Xavier School remains strong. In a few short weeks our Annual Fund will conclude. We have to raise only a few thousand dollars to meet our goal. If you have not yet made your gift, please do so before June 30th! Thanks to all of you for your gifts of time talent and treasure in support of our school.
"A Year in the Life" Volumes I and II
Copies still available. These books, written by David Prehoda and based on Father Lavalley's inspiring homilies, make a wonderful gift. All proceeds benefit St. Francis Xavier School. Please contact the office for more information.
Curriculum
St. Francis Xavier School offers our students a complete Catholic formation. We have weekly school Mass, daily prayer and provide opportunities for regular Confession and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Our curriculum is designed to develop the critical skills, abilities and knowledge essential for success. A variety of educational experiences address the learning styles and needs of all students. Students are encouraged to reach their potential through hard work and academic commitment.
Sister Imelda Caissie Early Education Center
St. Francis Xavier School offers full-day Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. Our curriculum and updated classroom design emphasize exploration to build self-esteem and interest in learning. Educational Activities include the following: Religion, Math and Science, Language Arts, French and Spanish, Arts and Music, Social Studies, Physical Education and Computers.
Extension Program
St. Francis Xavier School runs an after-school program from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm during most school vacations and during the summer. Activities include the following: Homework assistance, Nutritious snacks, Arts and Crafts, Special projects, Structured and unstructured play, Modern playground equipment and Local field trips.
Elementary School
The Elementary program at St. Francis Xavier is exceptional. Students develop socially and academically in a loving and encouraging environment. Our program is designed to support the wide range of individual learning needs. Our curriculum includes: Religion, Math, Language Arts, French and Spanish, Physical Education, Science Music, Art, Computer Applications and Social Studies.
Middle School
The Saint Francis Middle School curriculum includes a variety of core and elective academic experiences: Religion, Social Studies, Language Arts, Physical, Life and Earth Sciences, Math, Pre-algebra and Algebra, French and Spanish, Music, Physical Education, Art, Computer Applications and Enrichment in Study Skills and Creative Writing.
