This week we were privileged to have our Principal for a Day. Here is his weekly news:

Cameron T. is in 6B at St. Francis of Assisi School. And, he was lucky enough to win Principal of The Day at last year's Auction. His favorite subject to learn is Social Studies.

And, he is delighted to announce that Students have met their 10,000 ticket goal! This means students will receive a special prize for completing their goal. Additionally, the book fair will commence this coming week! Monday through Friday students will have the privilege to buy books and other tchotchkes from the scholastic book fair.

On Wednesday we had a surprise assembly to honor a student. Our special guests came from the Make a Wish Foundation to announce a wish that had been granted for one of our students, Mason. Mason’s wish is to be able to swim with the dolphins and he will be able to do just that this Easter Break with his family. We are honored to have been able to assist with the wish granting and celebrate him as a community. In the process we discovered just how small the world really is! His Make a Wish Volunteer, Sue, graduated from St. Francis of Assisi School in 1961!

Each year St. Francis of Assisi School must conduct a variety of emergency drills with our students to ensure their safety in the event of an emergency. Today we had a fire drill. As always, the safety of our students is a primary concern for our school.

During the month of April, our 5th and 8th grade students will participate in the Archdiocese wide ACRE exam.  The ACRE (Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education) assessment is a nationally normed test that assesses the religious and theological preparation of our students. The ACRE is administered every April with oversight from the Office for Catholic Schools.

We pray that this Lenten season brings you and your family closer to Christ. May we all continue to grow in faith and love as we prepare for the joy of Easter!