THANK YOU! Many, many thanks to all of our families for their incredible generosity to our faculty and staff at Christmas! We are so blessed to have such a supportive community who recognizes the hard work and dedication of all those in the school. The treats, gifts, cards, letters, and more were very much appreciated!
MORE THANKS…FROM FAITH OUTREACH! We deeply appreciate everyone’s support of our Advent PJ and Boot Drive! We were able to donate 250 pairs of pj’s and 20 boots to the Pass Along Project for their work with foster children in NH. Thank you for you generosity!
URGENT! Re-enrollment Reminder - The deadline for re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is just 3 days away!!! All students MUST be enrolled by January 10 in order to guarantee a seat for the next school year. The enrollment packet can be found in the Family Portal of the “primary” parent under Enrollment/Reenrollment. Thank you for your prompt attention to this! This is the final re-enrollment packet you will need to complete as we transition to our new Continuous Enrollment process.
End of 2nd Quarter - Grades will close for the 2nd quarter on both campuses on Friday, January 16. Report cards will be issued on Friday, January 23.
Hot Lunch Ordering for February - Hot Lunch ordering for the month of February is open and will close at midnight on January 15. Please order early to be sure you don’t run into any technical difficulties (or just plain forget!). Your order is not complete unless you receive an email from Boonli.com. .
Mark Your Calendar - Teacher Endowment Fund Reception - On Tuesday evening, January 27, The Saint Christopher Academy School Board invites all Academy parents to join them in support of our amazing teachers at the inaugural Teacher Endowment Fund Reception at the lower campus. This lovely evening will include refreshments and presentations from faculty and School Board members in support of the development of the Saint Christopher Fund for Teachers. This endowment fund is dedicated to providing long-term, equitable compensation for our teachers. Formal invitations were mailed over the Christmas break and attendees may RSVP using the Google Form HERE. More information about the fund can be found on the school website HERE.
January Calendar Notes -
- TOMORROW! There will be NO After Care on Thursday, January 8 so teachers can enjoy their Christmas party!
- We will have NO school on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
NEW! iReady Testing - Winter iReady testing will take place on both campuses from Monday, January 12 through Friday, February 13. Testing will take place in homerooms at the lower campus and during computer class at the upper campus. iReady testing allows us to track student progress over time and plan appropriate academic strategies for individual children and by class and grade level. Please remind your child of the importance of doing their very best!
NEW! Nurse Request for Parents and Staff - Please remember to inform our school nurses about all student and staff illness, particularly the flu, strep throat, or COVID. It is important for the nurses to have this knowledge so that they may track illness rates in the school and take necessary precautions to keep our student and staff population healthy. Mrs. Sheehan at the lower campus can be reached at [email protected] or ext. 509 and Mrs. Danielson can be reached at [email protected] or ext. 307.
NEW! Ski Club Begins THIS Week! – The first night of Ski Club is THIS Friday, January 9th! Ski Club members on both campuses may wear their PE uniform on Friday even if they do not have PE class that day. They may also wear any purchased Ski Club spirit wear.
A few important bus notes:
- Students who are riding the bus to and/or from the mountain must complete the permission slip that was emailed from Mrs. Beauregard BY FRIDAY. The permission slip is also available in the BAND app.
- Parents who are transporting their student to the mountain must let the school know what time they will arrive to pick up their child. Parents should email both the student’s teacher AND the appropriate attendance email….[email protected] for the lower campus and [email protected] for the upper campus.
- Students who are riding the bus at the lower campus will store their equipment for the day in the stairwell between the school and the church hall. Upper campus students who are riding the bus may store their equipment in the gym starting at 7:00 AM.
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Beauregard ([email protected])
NEW! Lower Campus Rosary Club - Due to the conflict with Ski Club, the lower campus Rosary Club will be meeting on Thursdays after school rather than Friday. There will be NO Rosary Club this week. It will resume next Thursday, January 15.
Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club! Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club is going strong at the lower campus….but more players are needed at the upper campus! This program offers a safe, low stress environment for students to learn and enjoy the games, while engaging in a social activity that is fun for all. Students play with classmates and learn at their own pace. Please click HERE for the meeting schedule. All are welcome!
NEW Introducing our 2026 Auction Theme! Meet us in Miami on April 11 for Miami Vibes: the 22nd Annual Saint Christopher Auction…no passport required! Bursting with bold color, tropical flair, and upbeat energy, this one-night getaway will bring parents, alumni, and friends together for an evening that feels a world away. Enjoy silent and live auctions, a festive sit-down dinner, games, raffles, and more, all set against a backdrop inspired by sunshine, rhythm, and celebration. It’s one of Saint Chris’s most anticipated social events of the year, where great company, great fun, and a great cause come together! More details on plans for the evening and how to get involved will be coming SOON! In the meantime, the Auction website is open and ready for ticket purchases and donations….check it out HERE!
Mother-Son Skate Night - Calling all moms (or grandmas, aunts and other mother figures)! Our Mother-Son Skate Night on Tuesday, February 3rd is open to everyone from PreK to grade 8! It will be held at Roller Kingdom in Tyngsboro, MA from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Come skate the night away! Ticket price is $20 per family which will be billed through Incidental Billing in your Family Portal. Note: Roller Kingdom will also charge a $3 skate rental at the facility for those who need skates. All attendees must RSVP HERE by January 21.
NEW! Event Photographer Needed - We’re in need of a photographer to document the fun at the Mother-Son Skate Night! If you’d like to join the fun, please email Marta at [email protected]. Thanks!
NEW! Catholic Schools Week - Plans are underway for our annual Catholic Schools Week celebration from January 26 to 30! Specific details will be distributed in a Catholic Schools Week packet later in the month, but mark your calendars now for these dates:
- All week - Corpus Christi Food Pantry Brown Bag Drive
- Tuesday, January 27 - Day of Giving and Teacher Endowment Fund Reception
- Wednesday, January 28 - Balin Bookshop Program and Chik-fil-A Night
NEW! STEM Day Speakers - Are you in a STEM field? Would you like to share your love of or experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math? We have begun planning for this year’s STEM Day, to be held on the morning of Tuesday, May 19. We are looking for speakers to present to students about their interest and/or careers in any STEM-related field, whether as a professional or hobbyist. Presentations will be approximately 20-30 minutes in length. If you are interested in speaking, please email Carol Fiore at [email protected].
NEW! Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule - Thank you to our fabulous Hot Lunch volunteers! The upcoming schedule is:
Thursday, January 8
LC: Athena Chisholm, Michael Vaccs
UC: Lori Gordon, Lani Johnston
Friday, January 9
LC: Krista Spadano, Ann Marie Pellechia, Natala Cox
UC: Sarah Neary
Monday, January 12
LC: Dorene Krauss, Kate McWeeney
UC: Diane London
Tuesday, January 13
LC: Dorene Kraus, Katie Shrieves
UC: Lani Johnston
Wednesday, January 14
LC: Taylor Barry, Leslie Bellows
UC: Amy Algeo, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Popcorn - Our poppers for this Friday are:
Lower Campus: Caroline Belt, Leslie Bellows
Upper Campus: Meredith McCulley
St. CHRIS PARISH NEWS
St. Christopher’s Moms & Minis – Meet with other moms for hot coffee, light treats and conversation in the church hall. Our minis get to play while we chat and grow in faith and fellowship! We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 9 - 10:30 AM during the school year, with play dates throughout the summer. For additional information call or text Alex Sullivan at 603-479-4554.
Daily Morning Mass - Parents and families are welcome to attend the daily morning Mass at St. Christopher Parish! This non-music Mass takes place Monday through Thursday at 7:30 AM and lasts approximately 30 minutes. On Wednesday mornings, Mass is immediately followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary until 9:00 AM for those who wish to stay.
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