November 13, 2008  

  Important Dates  

Nov. 16 – Fr. Kiley’s Birthday

Nov. 19 – Open House 3-6:30 – invite friends and family to tour the school

Nov. 20 – Principal Appreciation Day

                 Ident-a-Kid

Nov. 21- Dress Down Day ($1.00 donation)

Nov. 24 – Picture Retake Day (Students having their picture taken may wear casual clothes)

                 Student Council Meeting 3-4:00 pm

Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving Prayer Service – 2:10 pm (Dress Uniform)-Everyone is encouraged to attend

Nov. 26. – Report cards sent home (due back to school-signed- by Dec. 1)

Nov. 27 – Nov. 30 – Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 5 – Second Installment of Tuition is due.

Happy Birthday!

 This Sunday, November 16^th, is Fr. John Kiley’s Birthday. On Friday at noon, the faculty acknowledged Father with birthday cake and a gift certificate. Hopefully every school family will also acknowledge the occasion by sending along birthday best wishes.

I assure you that you will rarely find a pastor of a parish school whose active commitment to his school measures up to Father Kiley. All that he does quietly behind the scenes for St. Francis of Assisi School , would impress you. We are very blessed.

Happy Birthday, Father!

 Ice Cream Social

The sixth and seventh grade classes were treated to ice cream sundaes on Thursday afternoon. Both grades achieved the goal of 50% family attendance at our recent Starlight Auction.

 OPEN HOUSE – Wednesday, November 19^th from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to remind your family, friends and neighbors to drop by.

 Reaching Out to Our Military Overseas

Our school was petitioned to send supplies and letters of support to our soldiers in harm’s way. Over a unit of over 900 servicemen and women, currently positioned in the mountains of Afghanistan , are continually under enemy fire. Their dangerous position makes it difficult for them to receive supplies. They are in extreme need of personal care items such as toiletries. The troops especially need to receive letters of encouragement from United States citizens at home.

To this end, I have asked our older students to write three letters that stress our concern for our soldier’s safety, our appreciation, our admiration and our prayer. I encourage parents and friends to do the same.

Furthermore, as a Thanksgiving outreach sacrifice, would you be willing to send  personal care products for men and women to the school for these soldiers. The school will see that the letters and donations are delivered to our contact. We hope that letters and donations can be shipped in time for arrival in Afghanistan by Christmas.

Thanks for your support.

 Help!

Mr. Pare is looking for farm animals for the Live Nativity on December 20.  If you know anyone with sheep, goats and/or a donkey, please call the school.

Support the 8^th Grade

Don’t forget to have your pie orders due by November 18.

If you need another order form contact Miss Woolf.

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November 6, 2008

 Starlight Auction

 Thank you to all who attended the Auction.  A special thanks to Diane Cedrone for Chairing the Auction, Donna Aubin for co-chairing, also,  to Julie LeBlanc, Susan Greco, Ken & Chris McCarthy, Mary Carpenter, John and Dalida Pare,  Lisa Marie Ricci (for the program cover design) and to Sandra Demers.  Everyone worked so hard to make the Auction a great success!! The estimated profit for the Auction is $10,000.  All profits go toward the support of the school.

 All in attendance had a wonderful time enjoying good food, music & friends. Lively auction bidding kept everyone on their toes.  We hope to see you next year.

 Keep the date open for next years Auction:

October 24, 2009 - at the West Valley Inn

Important Dates

Nov 7 – First Friday Mass –   12:05 pm (Dress Uniform)

Nov. 11 – NO SCHOOL - Veterans’ Day

Nov. 12 – PSA Meeting – 6:30

Nov. 19 – Open House 3-6:30

Nov. 24 – Picture Retake Day

Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving Prayer Service – 2:10 pm

Dec. 5 – Second Installment of Tuition is due.

 Families are encouraged to attend the Thanksgiving Prayer Service so that we may reflect on the many blessings in our lives.

 Don’t forget November is Open House month.  If you know anyone who is interested in our school and would like a tour have them call the school office for an appointment or invite them to come to the

November 19 Open House from 3:00 – 6:30 pm.

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL  NEWS

October 30, 2008

 November 1, All Saints' Day, is a holy day of obligation.

 November 2 is All Souls' Day, a day that we prayerfully remember all who have passed to eternal life. It is also a day that we are encouraged to attend Mass and to offer Masses and prayer for our beloved deceased. Throughout the month of November, the school will remember all deceased family and friends of our school community. In that endeavor, every school family is invited to list the names of their deceased loved ones on a Memorial page which has been sent home.  The page will be added to the school's Memorial Book and will be remembered each day by the teachers and students in our communal prayer.

Election Day

Don’t forget Election Day is Tuesday, November 4.  Everyone is asked to vote with your conscience and consider that this decision affects the future of your children.  As Catholics we should vote Pro-Life and  be an advocate of life in all stages.

 Starlight Auction

The Silent Auction is a vital fundraiser for the school.  Funds earned help to keep the Parish subsidy to the school at a minimum.  All school families are asked to attend the fundraiser; if unable to attend families are encouraged to make a contribution to the Auction.

Report Cards

Report cards will be issued on Wednesday, November 26.    Please review carefully and return the signed report card to school December 1.  Parents are encouraged to make an appointment with the teacher to discuss the student’s progress. 

 Important Dates

Nov. 1 - All Saints’ Day

              Silent Auction

Nov. 2 – All Souls Day

Nov. 4 - NO SCHOOL –  Election Day

Nov 7 – First Friday Mass –    12:05 pm (Dress Uniform)

Nov. 11 – NO SCHOOL

                 Veterans’ Day

Nov. 12 – PSA Meeting – 6:30

Nov. 24 – Picture Retake Day

Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving Prayer   Service – 2:10 pm

 Families are encouraged to attend the Thanksgiving Prayer Service so that we may reflect on the many blessings in our lives.

Students in the Spotlight

Student Council News

Samantha Antone, Noah Williams, Cullen Aubin, Emily McCarthy, Gerard Pare, Steven Foster, Matthew Greco, Alexandra Martinez, Jenna O’Connell, Simone Demers, Drew Nascimento, Kathryn Cuy, David Augustyn, Tyler Champlin (not shown).

 The Student Council bake sale was a success! All proceeds are going to help our school go “green”.  The council has a plan for St. Francis to be “green” beginning December 1^st.  A new fundraising opportunity is currently being discussed to generate more funds to help our “green” project and to get some extra items to enhance the academic and extra-curricular atmosphere of the school.  The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 10^th.

 Middle School Choir

Sophie Parenteau, Shayna Martin, Samantha Antone, Jennifer Scotti, Kevin Augustyn (not shown), Nicholas Casey, Camila Nava, Miranda Jeranka, Chloe Choquette, Karla Alfaro, James LeBlanc, Mara Martinez, Gerard Pare.

 Mr. Pare has begun a Middle School Choir this year.   These students are dedicating their time after school on Wednesdays from 3 – 3:30 in perfecting their music.  These students are continuing their choir experience and will join the younger choir members in performances throughout the holidays.

 Budding Actor/Model

McKai Holston lives the life of an average third grader during school hours, but after hours he is scooting off to play rehearsal for the RI Community Players’ November production of Gypsie. This is the boy’s first acting role. In the wings, are upcoming rehearsals for the film, Mall Cop, in which McKai has been cast as an extra.

For years, McKai has been hard at work in his blossoming career. His work began as a child model before he first entered school. After several photo takes, a Los Angeles agent took McKai under her wing. Since then, commercial modeling offers have been coming his way. McKai has modeled for Houghton Mifflin text book division, Brown Publishing, Wondertime Magazine, Rosie O’Donnell’s Child Crafts Book, and Little Kids Catalogue and Website. In addition this photogenic youngster has appeared in commercials for Little Kids and Cox Communications.

What does McKai do in downtime? He enjoys playing basketball for the St. Francis of Assisi School team & for the Boys’ and Girls’ Club and practicing the trumpet and the piano. How does McKai feel about seeing himself in ads? He says,” It’s fun and exciting.”

Lynn Ryan Memorial Scholarship

This year’s recipients of the Lynn Ryan Scholarships are Samantha Antone (Grade 8), Victoria Dubois (Grade 7) and Emily McCarthy (Grade 7).  Congratulations for all of your hard work and diligence to studies and Christian values!

8^th Grade News

Wednesdays hot dog sale was a success!!   There will be another sale on Wednesday, November 5 – this sale will offer hamburgers and hot dogs – look for the flyer going home on Monday.

Save room for the 8^th grades annual Thanksgiving pies sale!!! Look for the order form coming home soon.

Auction Directions to the Quonset O Club

From Providence :  Take Interstate 95 to Exit 9, Rt. 4.  On Rt. 4 take Exit 7A, Rt. 403 East for about 4 miles.  Make a left onto Commerce Park Road .  Follow Commerce Park Road to the first intersection and make a right onto Callahan Road .  Follow Callahan Road to the very end and make a left onto Lt. James Brown Road and continue to the Quonset O Club.

Lifetouch Retakes

Monday, November 24 will be the Lifetouch picture retake day.  If you wish to have your child’s picture retaken, please send in the original package (without the class picture). If you received a package with the wrong color background you will have to retake the pictures.  If your pictures had a black mark on the film and you like the photograph call Lifetouch at 828-5220 to see if a correction can be made.

Extended Day Requests Your Help

Do you have any unused games at home?  The Extended Day Program is asking for items so that the children have something to play with before and after school.  Items include:  playing cards, Uno cards, checkers, Trouble, Guess Who, coloring books, Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Sorry, Othello, Boggle, and Scrabble.  Games do not have to be new, but must contain all the pieces.

Send in items to the school.

History of Halloween

The American tradition of "trick-or-treating" probably dates back to the early All Souls' Day parades in England . During the festivities, poor citizens would beg for food and families would give them pastries called "soul cakes" in return for their promise to pray for the family's dead relatives.

The distribution of soul cakes was encouraged by the church as a way to replace the ancient practice of leaving food and wine for roaming spirits. The practice, which was referred to as "going a-souling" was eventually taken up by children who would visit the houses in their neighborhood and be given ale, food, and money.

    The tradition of dressing in costume for Halloween has both European and Celtic roots. Hundreds of years ago, winter was an uncertain and frightening time. Food supplies often ran low and, for the many people afraid of the dark, the short days of winter were full of constant worry. On Halloween, when it was believed that ghosts came back to the earthly world, people thought that they would encounter ghosts if they left their homes. To avoid being recognized by these ghosts, people would wear masks when they left their homes after dark so that the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits. On Halloween, to keep ghosts away from their houses, people would place bowls of food outside their homes to appease the ghosts and prevent them from attempting to enter.

The St. Francis of Assisi Women’s group is starting a Prayer Shawl Ministry.  A prayer shawl is a hand knitted or crocheted shawl, symbolizing the caring and spiritual support of the faith community.  Shawls are given to parishioners who are elderly, ill or undergoing treatments such as kidney dialysis or chemotherapy.  And as with all acts of generosity, the prayer shawl ministry enriches the giver as well as the recipient.  Please come on Thursday November 6, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the school library.  For those experienced in needle work, patterns will be available.  Below are the supply requirements.  Two of our members are prepared to teach beginners; one in knitting and the other in crochet.  All are welcome.  Over the winter months we will work on the shawls on our own time and at our own pace. The shawls will be blessed at a parish Mass during Lent and then distributed to those in need.  Extra materials and supplies will be available on November 6^th.  However, if you wish to bring your own supplies this is what you will need: 

Knitting: Needles – size 11 or 13  -555 yards of yarn – worsted weight

Crochet: Hook size “M” or “N” 740 yards of yarn – worsted weight

 Not handy with a needle?  Come on November 6^th anyway.

Have a cup of coffee, and we will find a way you can help!

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October 16, 2008

 Dates to Remember:

 Oct. 14-24 -  **Terra Nova Testing, Grades 3-8

**Please attend school every day so as not to miss a test

Oct. 20 – Student Council 3 – 4:00 pm

Oct. 23 – 8:50 am Rosary (everyone is encouraged to attend)

Oct. 24    Field Trip (K-8) RIC Dance Company    

Oct. 26 – 10:30 am Mass – First Communion Class

 Oct. 27 – Red Ribbon Day (say no to drugs)

     Student Council 3-4:00 pm

 Oct. 31 – 8:50 am Rosary (everyone is encouraged to attend)

     Dress Down Day ($1.00 Donation)

Nov. 1 – Silent Auction – Order your tickets today!

 Study Hint:

Download Vocabulary words to a MP3 player or I Pod so you can study on the go!!!

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/iwords.cfm

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October 9, 2008

 We will be trying a new format for our messages.  Beginning October 30 a "Newspaper" will be sent home monthly with all of our happenings.  The first month will be sent home through the students, subsequent editions will be sent electronically.

Dates to Remember:

 Winter Uniform is in effect

 Oct. 12 –  10:30 am Mass - Induction of Student Council &  Lynn Ryan Memorial Mass     

Oct. 13 – No School – Columbus Day

Oct. 14 – PSA Meeting -6:30 pm

Oct. 14-24 -  **Terra Nova Testing, Grades 3-8

**Please attend school every day so as not to miss a test

Oct. 15 – Rosary 8:50 am

Oct. 24    Field Trip (K-8) RIC Dance Company    

Study Hint:

Download Vocabulary words to a MP3 player or I Pod so you can study on the go!!!

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/iwords.cfm

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October 2, 2008

Sr. Charles Joseph Carr, S.S.J.

Please join the school community for the First Friday Mass on October 3 (12:05 pm). The school will be having a  “Dedication of the Bell ” for Sr. Charles Joseph Carr, S.S.J..  As a lasting memorial to Sr. Charles, who dedicated more than half her life to the students of St. Francis of Assisi School the school has retired the bell and will mount it in a place of honor.

 Caught in the Act

 Catch McKai  Holston in the Community Players’ production of Gypsy which is scheduled to run from November 7^th through the 23^rd at Jenks Jr. High Auditorium.

McKai has been cast a few roles including the newsboy and the rich boy, which are parts that require the actor to sing. McKai was quickly chosen over seven or eight other youngsters who auditioned not only for his ability to sing but also for “his great smile.”

McKai has also been modeling for several years. He has appeared in text books as well as several magazine ads. At this time, he is appearing in the October edition of Wonder Time in the article “Are You Smarter than a First Grader?”

McKai Holston is a third grader in St. Francis of Assisi School .

 Dates to Remember:

 Oct. 3 -  First Friday Mass  12:05 pm Dedication of Sr. Charles Joseph’s Bell   (Dress Uniform)

Oct. 4 – Carnival and Blessing  of the Pets for the Feast  of St. Francis of Assisi . 11-3

Oct. 5 -  Rain Date for Carnival

Oct. 6 – Chelo’s Day – Don’t  forget your certificate *PSA Executive Board Meets

Winter Uniform Begins

Oct. 12 – Induction of     Student Council  10:30 am Mass

Oct. 13 – No School –     Columbus Day

Oct. 14 – PSA Meeting -6:30 pm

Oct. 14-24 -  Terra Nova Testing

Oct. 24    Field Trip (K-8) RIC Dance Company      

            St. Francis Silent & Live Auction

Saturday,

November 1, 2008,

The Quonset “O” Club

North Kingston .

All donation items should be brought to school as soon as possible so that the committee may take inventory.

Student Council

 The newest members of the Student Council will be inducted at the 10:30 am Mass on Sunday, October 12 at St. Francis of Assisi Church .   Mark Pertuso will be exercising leadership in the council to promote social activities and service projects during the school year.  Congratulations!!

 Activities:

 Basketball (boys)

Practice has been cancelled for Saturday, Oct. 4.

 SMYLE Music

Lessons will begin on October 9^th.  

Karate

Karate is offered after school (Mondays & Wednesdays). Call the school for an application.  

Parent/School Association

PSA dues are $5.00 per family or for an additional $5.00 per student the student will receive a “No Uniform” pass.  Send the dues to the school office.

 The Executive Board will meet at Chelo’s on October 6 at 630 pm for a review of job descriptions.

 Volunteers

 A “Safe Schools” Training session will be offered for anyone who has not taken the class on Wednesday, October 15 at 4:00 pm at the school. Please e-mail stfrancisschool@cox.net) or call the school to enroll.

 8^th Grade News

 Raffle tickets will be on sale Saturday for the Canon Digital Camcorder, valued at $285

Ticket are 2 for $5.00.

Mums will be sold at the Carnival in 9” pots –  $6.00 each or 4 for $20.00.  (Supplied by Confreda Farms)

 LYNN RYAN was a second grader at St. Francis School when she was accidentally run over by a school bus on her way home from school.   But God brings light out of darkness.  As a result of Lynn ’s tragic death, the State of Rhode Island has enacted strict child safety rules which have made transportation to and from all area schools much more secure and protected.  In memory of the passing of this young girl, Mrs. Kathy Ryan, her mother, has promoted an annual collection through which two deserving students in our parish school are awarded scholarship money toward their tuition.  This collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend.  Thank you for your generosity toward this commendable cause. 

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September 25, 2008

Sr. Charles Joseph Carr, SSJ

First Friday Mass on October 3 (12:05 pm) will be the “Dedication of the Bell ” for Sr. Charles Joseph Carr.  In addition to Sister’s teaching duties she kept the school on schedule by ringing “her” bell so that the students entered the school on time, had morning recess, adjourned for lunch and dismissed promptly. The bell was chimed exactly 9 times, no more, no less.  When Sister allowed someone to ring the bell in her absence she was clear as to the number of rings.  As a lasting memorial to Sr. Charles, who dedicated more than half her life to the students of St. Francis of Assisi School the school has retired the bell and will mount it in a place of honor.

 Class News

 Student Council

Student Council will have their first meeting on Monday, September 29 from 3:15 – 4:00.

Congratulations to all the elected officials:

Class Representatives:

            Grade 4:  Simone Demers

                             Drew Nascimento

            Grade 5:  David Augustyn

                              Kathryn Cuy

            Grade 6:  Steven Foster

                             Gerard Pare

            Grade 7:  Tyler Champlin

                              Matthew Greco

Grade 8:  Alexandra Martinez

                  Jenna O’Connell

President:                  Samantha Antone

Vice President:         Emily McCarthy

Treasurer:                  Noah Williams

Secretary:                  Cullen Aubin

 Middle School

Sixth and seventh grade in conjunction with Mystic Aquarium will be dissecting squid on October 2.

 Dates To Remember:

 Sept. 26 – Dress Down Day      ($1.00 donation)

Sept. 29 – Student Council Meeting 3:15 – 4:00

Sept. 30 – Auction Meeting 6:30

Oct. 2 - Class Pictures (Dress  Uniform)

Oct. 3 -  First Friday Mass  12:05 pm Dedication of Sr. Charles Joseph’s Bell   (Dress Uniform)

Oct. 4 – Carnival and Blessing of the Pets for the Feast  of St. Francis of Assisi .

Oct. 5 -  Rain Date -Carnival

Oct. 6 – Chelo’s Day – Don’t  forget your certificate   -*PSA Executive Board Meets

Oct. 14-24 -  Terra Nova  Testing

Oct. 24    Field Trip (K-8) RIC  Dance Company                

St. Francis Silent & Live Auction

Saturday,

November 1, 2008,

The Quonset “O” Club

North Kingston .

Donations of attractive and distinctive items needed!

Look for your invitation in the mail.

Volunteers

One more “Safe Schools” Training session will be offered for anyone who has not taken the class and who would like to volunteer at the school.  Please e-mail (stfrancisschool@cox.net) or call the school with your times of availability.  A training date and time will be scheduled for early October.

 Activities:

 Carnival

Don’t forget to send in your response to the Carnival Flyer.  The final count must be to school by Friday, September 26.

Rain Date - October 5^th.

Karate

Karate is offered after school (Mondays & Wednesdays)  Call the school for an application.

Parent/School Association

The PSA is continuing to collect annual dues.  Dues are collected each year to pay for items the association contributes to the school.  For example: start-up money for the teacher to purchase classroom supplies, Fun events (Carnival, Penny Social) the buses used for the annual USA skating trip and Field trip expenses.

Dues are $5.00 per family or for an additional $5.00 per student the student will receive a “No Uniform” pass.  Send the dues to the school office.

 The Executive Board will meet at Chelo’s on October 6 for a review of job descriptions.

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September 18, 2008

Meet the Teacher Night or Open House

Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm beginning in the Church.

 Parent/School Association Annual Dues

At Open House the PSA will be collecting annual dues.  Dues are collected each year to pay for items the Association contributes to the school.  For example: start-up money for the teacher to purchase classroom supplies, Fun events (Carnival, Penny Social) the buses used for the annual USA skating trip and Field trip expenses.

Dues are $5.00 per family or for an additional $5.00 per student the student will receive a “No Uniform” pass.

 Volunteer News  

All volunteers to the school must have a BCI on file and have attended a “ Safe School ” training to be eligible to volunteer.  This includes all lunch parents, room parents, field trip chaperones or anyone who interacts with the students.

Volunteer in the Spotlight

Mrs. Diane Cedrone

Mrs. Cedrone has chaired the Silent Auction since its inception, she also coordinates our annual October activity; this year it’s the School Carnival.  Mrs. Cedrone is an expert at multitasking but always needs many helping hands – ask Diane how you can help with the Auction or Carnival. Donations for the Auction and workers for the booths are needed. Congratulations to Diane for all her hard work.

 Dates To Remember:

 Sept. 19 – Safe school meeting- 11:00  am

Sept. 23 – Annual Open House  (Meet the Teacher Night)  6:30 pm

Sept. 25 – Lifetouch Pictures  (casual dress)

Sept. 26 – Dress Down Day ($1.00 donation)

Oct. 4 – Carnival and Blessing of the Pets for the Feast  of St. Francis of Assisi .

Oct. 6 – Chelo’s Day – Don’t for  get your certificate

St. Francis Silent & Live Auction

Saturday,

November 1, 2008,

The Quonset “O” Club

North Kingston .

Donations of attractive and distinctive items needed!

Look for your invitation in the mail.

Activities:

Carnival

Don’t forget to send in your response to the Carnival Flyer.  The final count must be to school by Friday, September 26.

Rain Date - October 5^th.

8^th Grade News

Raffle tickets will be on sale soon for a Canon Digital Camcorder, valued at $285 (What a great Christmas Present!!)

Ticket are 2 for $5.00.  

Mums will be sold at the Carnival in 9” pots - $6.00 each or 4 for $20.00.  (Supplied by Confreda Farms)

Karate

Karate will be offered after school.  Karate will begin Monday, Sept. 22.  Call the school for an application.

 Library News

Library books will be brought home each week.  Books must be returned the following week in good condition.

A late fee of .10¢ per day will be charged for books not returned on the due date.  Lost or ruined books will need to be replaced; $5.00 for a paperback and $15 for hardcover books.

We are missing 35 books from last year, please check at home for any book not returned. 

Parish News

 ANNUAL ROSE SALE :  Mother of Life Home for Problem Pregnancies in Providence and Tiverton benefits each year from the sale of roses at the church door of many of Rhode Island ’s parishes.  Roses will be offered for a donation on the weekend of October 4/5.  Thank you for supporting life!

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September 11, 2008

Some students just hate to leave school.

Hailey Wejlard, grade 5, who regularly attends St. Francis School ’s Extended Day Program commented, “I actually get mad at my mom when she comes early.  I get to see Kyra (Fournier) after school, and we do our homework together.”  Adam Brissette, grade 3, and McKai Holston also like the quiet atmosphere where they can tackle some of their homework.  It gives them time at home to play.  Devin Hunsberger is happy that Extended Day gives him additional time to play with some of his classmates on the playground equipment.  Of course, the fundamental purpose of the Extended Day Program is to provide students with a schedule of activities after school in a safe familiar environment until their parents arrive from work.  EDP runs from 7:30 am – 8:30 am and 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm on all full school days.

 Meet the Teacher Night or Open House

On September 23 we will begin at 6:30 pm in the Church.  Don’t miss this important introduction to your child’s classroom experience.

 Lunches

Sandwich orders may be sent to school each day.  Pizza orders are due by Wednesday.  Place money in an envelope with your child’s name and grade and order on the outside.

  Dates To Remember:

Sept 17 – Safe school meeting –  6:30 pm

Sept. 19 – Safe school meeting-  11:00  am

Sept. 23 – Annual Open House   (Meet the Teacher Night)  6:30 pm

Sept. 25 – Lifetouch Pictures

Sept. 26 – Dress Down Day  ($1.00 donation)

Oct. 4 – Carnival and Blessing  of the Pets  for the Feast   of St. Francis of Assisi .

 Saturday, November 1, 2008,

St. Francis Silent & Live Auction

The Quonset “O” Club

North Kingston .

Donations of attractive and distinctive items needed!

 Activities:

Karate

Karate will be offered after school.  Experience Karate days will be Monday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 17.  Call the school if you are interested. Everyone is welcome to attend.

 Basketball

 Flyers will go out next week for basketball sign-ups.

 Musical Instrument Instruction

Mr. Robinson, of Smyle Music Co., gave his annual introduction to the students today.  Flyers to sign-up for music lessons are being sent home – be on the look-out.

 Girl Scouts

Daisies and Juniors will begin soon – Don’t forget to go to the sign-up sessions.

 8^th Grade News

 Friday, Sept. 12 will be the first bake sale of the year – Everything will be $1.00

 Use the Bus

Warwick Public School buses serve Cowessett, Greenwood , Norwood , parts of Buttonwoods and Meadowbrook.  Call the school office with any questions.

Church News

A RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS was given to Father Kiley on his ordination in 1966.  This relic will be placed in our sanctuary, the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, for individual veneration after Masses.

CELEBRITY STATUS Father Kiley will appear on the cable television series, Life, God’s Greatest Gift, sponsored by Catholics for Life, on Cox Channel 14 and Verizon Channel 34 on the next three Tuesdays at 1pm and the next three Saturdays at 10pm.  Father will be discussing marriage and family issues with host David O’Connell of the Mother of Life Center in Providence .  

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September 4, 2008  

Reminders:

September 5 -First Friday Mass/Grandparent Appreciation 

All students must be in their dress uniform.

September 9 – Parent/School Association Meeting – 6:30 pm at school

September 11 – 2:00 pm Music Instruction introduction with  

       Mr. Robinson.

September 23 – Annual Open House (Meet the Teacher Night) – 6:30

September 26 – Dress Down Day ($1.00 donation)

D’Angelo’s lunches will be available on Friday, September 5, for students as well as grandparents.  Orders taken in the morning. 

$2.75 includes a sandwich and bag of chips.  Options:  Meatball, hamburger, cheeseburger, Italian, Tuna, ham and cheese, turkey.  

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY  - Your R.S.V.P. was needed for our planning.

We look forward to honoring our students’ grandparents at the 12:05 mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church .

11;55 am  -    Meet our student ushers in Church who will seat you with your

grandchild’s grade.

12:05 pm –   Mass

12:50 pm –   Have lunch in the classroom or at an outdoor table in the back yard

with your grandchild. Ice cream treats will be provided by the school.

1:30 pm -       Classroom:  Return to the classroom.  Teachers will greet you.

1:45 pm -       Good-bye and Thank You  all you do for your grandchildren and for our school.

 RETURNS Please be sure that you have returned the following items:

 Student Safety: Thank you for helping us be responsible for your children.

                        The following help insure that we know the children are safe

                        Morning EDP sign-in

                        Written notification of changes in transportation

                        Written notification of change in address or telephone numbers

                        Coming to the side-walk/front yard for private car dismissal

                        Parent written absence notes the morning after an absence.

 Volunteering Parents: Please volunteer to help in the many ways available.

Anyone who will be helping with the children will need to have a Criminal Background Check performed prior to becoming involved. Please contact the school secretary, Mrs. Demers, to start the process.  

Girl Scout Flyers

There will be a Daisy (grade 1) and Junior (grade 4-6) troop at St. Francis this year. If interested please go to the sign up session listed on the flyer.  

Karate

Karate will also be offered after school.  Experience Karate days will be Monday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept 17.  Call the school if you are interested.  

Student Government

This year, St. Francis of Assisi School is going to have a student government consisting of students from grades 4 through 8.  Middle School Students are able to run for Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President.  Only 8^th grade students may run for the Presidency.  In addition, students in grades 4 through 8 will have tow classroom representatives on the council.  Nominations are due by Friday, September 5 and must be accompanied by a brief statement on why they want to run for a certain position.

Saturday, November 1, 2008,

St. Francis Silent & Live Auction

The Quonset “O” Club

North Kingston .

Donations of attractive and distinctive items needed!

Choice bottles of wine

also appreciated.

For additional information contact:

Diane Cedrone (885-8458)

Donna Aubin (885-2327).

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August 27, 2008  

Reminders:

No school Friday, August 29.

September 5 -First Friday Mass/Grandparent Appreciation 

All students must be in their dress uniform.

Grandparents will be recognized at the September First Friday Mass and invited  to remain at school to enjoy lunch with their grandchildren. Invitations will be sent home soon!!

September 9 – Parent/School Association Meeting – 6:30 pm at school

September 11 – 2:00 pm Music  Instruction introduction with  

       Mr. Robinson.

September 23 – Annual Open House (Meet the Teacher Night)

 St Francis of Assisi School is a peanut/tree nut free school.  No nut products should be brought in to school for lunches or functions.

All students will assemble in the school yard prior to school.  Teachers will escort students into school.  

Volunteers must sign in at the office and obtain a visitor badge.  

Summer Uniform (optional)  may be worn until October 2, except for First Friday Mass.  

Transportation

Please inform the school office how your child will be transported to and from school ( Bus, Extended