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Greetings Dear Families
and Friends of St. Francis Xavier School,
I hope these warm days of
May are brightening your spirits! It’s almost hard to believe, but we are
making swift strides to the end of the school year. So it goes with a late
spring break!
Next school year, the TK
program will find a home on the lower building. To make use of the vacated
space, the PTO Board suggested an excellent idea that will assist the
teachers and students to enjoy increased opportunities for hands-on science
activities. The room will become a Science, Technology, Mathematics and
Engineering (STEM) Lab! While there is much to plan with regard to the
contents of the room, the curriculum program to drive instruction and
professional development for teachers, we are eager to move ahead with this
new idea. All of us working together will help engage the students of our
school in tangible science activities to broaden both teachers’ and
students’ understanding of STEM.
I am happy to announce
the hiring of three new teachers for the 2017-18 school year. Ms. Potina Yi
is the new teacher in first grade. Ms. Yi is a recent graduate from the
education program at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Ms. Mary Beth
Valenteros is the new second grade teacher. Ms. Valenteros is completing
her education program at USC this spring! Mr. Michael Magallon is the new
PE teacher and Athletic Director. Mr. Magallon is set to complete the
credential program at CSUN next year! We are excited to welcome all of our
new teachers to St. Francis Xavier School!
We will be searching
further for additional teachers to help meet the needs of our students and
families. Ms. Kameron Ward will be leaving St. Francis Xavier School to
become a new teacher in the Science Department at Notre Dame High School.
As many of you recall, Ms. Ward came to our school initially as a
substitute teacher and coach, but was hired full-time at the unexpected
passing of Mr. Alan Kinzinger. Ms. Ward has been an integral part of the
St. Francis Xavier team, instructing our students in both Social Studies
and Science. In addition to her excellent instruction, Ms. Ward has proven
to be an incredible leader. Our students have greatly benefited from her
instruction and mentoring. We wish her the very best of luck in her new
role at NDHS.
I am interviewing very
good leads to take on the seventh grade position. As soon as the vetting
process is complete I will share more news about the new teacher for
seventh grade.
Thank you dear parents
and students for the kind words to the faculty and staff this Teacher
Appreciation Week! Little things go a long way to help remind our dedicated
crew that they truly make a difference in the lives of the children!
Next week is Spirit Week
and the Student Council has planned very fun activities for the student
body! It also the time where students decide to run for Student Council
offices for next year! It is certain to be a great deal of fun next week!
Don’t forget to save the
date for Parent Appreciation! We want to thank you for all of your
continued support of St. Francis Xavier School! Your roles are also vital
to the success of the school’s programs! We will gather in Holy Cross Hall
on Tuesday May 16!
May God’s blessings
remind us of his deep love for each one of us. Where we find challenges let
us ask of our Lord to help us grow in his wisdom.
Sincerely,
Paul Sullivan, Ed.D.
Principal, St. Francis Xavier School
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