The Patronato San Xavier has begun the second phase of work on the East Tower of Mission San Xavier this month. Scaffolding is already going up to facilitate this phase, which will take approximately a year to complete. This is the first major exterior project since The Patronato completed the Conservation Management Plan in 2020.
Procedure Update Nov 30th 2020 ( COVID ) Dear Parents/Guardians: Due to the increased number of COVID cases in Pima County, in collaboration with Fr. Bill, Pastor, the Diocese of Tucson, and the Pima County Health Department San Xavier Mission School has returned to remote instruction only for the foreseeable future. Therefore, there will be no in-person instruction until the benchmarks have been met and students can safely return to in-person instruction. We thank-you for your patience during this difficult time. Yours in Christ, Mrs. Rothstein
Congratulations to: Andres, Miranda, Israel, Thomas, Lena, Tessa, Adan, Angelica and Carmen in receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion! "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.'" - John 6:35 Blessings & Joys Sr Rachel OP, Sr Carla FSCC, Fr Bill, Fr Paul and the whole SXM community.
The Franciscan School of Theology offers inspiring talks on the You Tube Channel called FST EDU1. During this Covid-19 Shelter in Place period please visit the You Tube Channel to see all opportunities for viewing.
Congratulations to the families of students who received their First Communion this year on Saturday September 12th -- Jose, Julian, Azlyn, Jacinta, Farrah, Sophia, Aiden Estevan and those on September 19th -- Yaz, Aganga, Yegianu, Emmanuel, Araceli, Julian, May, Evelyn, Ayana, D'Carlo. "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.'" - John 6:35
The San Xavier Education Center is providing FREE Wi-Fi space for San Xavier students who are currently in remote/on-line/virtual learning. Monday - Friday 8am-4pm AND The San Xavier Education Center in collaboration with the TON Ki:Ki Association and Sunnyside Unified School District will be providing a FREE Wi-FI space for San Xavier students who are currently in remote/on-line/virtual learning. Monday - Friday 8am-4pm ...read more, click this article title to see the two flyers.
San Xavier Mission School Back to School Re-entry Plan: San Xavier Mission School (SXMS), has been working diligently on a re-entry plan that welcomes students back to school through remote learning, beginning Wednesday, August 5th for Grades 1-8 and Kindergarten on Tuesday, August 11th. Kindergarten parents/guardians and new families will receive a link to Sign-Up Genius to schedule a school tour to ensure to help you and your children become familiar with the school and teacher(s). Tours will start on Monday, August 3rd. Remote learning that begins on August 5th will continue providing opportunities for both academic and spiritual growth. The SXMS’s Re-Entry Plan was developed in collaboration with the Department of Catholic Schools, other Catholic school leaders, and recommendations from the AZ Department of Education, AZ Department of Health Services, Pima County Health Department, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Tohono O’odham Nation, to best address the needs of our students, families and school personnel. The overall goal: maximize student learning in a setting that provides the necessary safeguards for all students and staff. Once Governor Doug Ducey allows campuses to reopen, know that SXMS is ready, and has advantages over many schools in implementing state, county, city, and district guidelines on health and safety: SXMS has a relatively small student population, large classrooms, and a large playground/field space. ...click the article title to read the full letter.
Dear Parents and Guardians: I would like to welcome you to the 2020/2021 school year. It has been a year like no other, many of us have suffered great losses. The loss of loved ones, the loss of job security, the loss of financial stability, and the loss of learning and teaching in the way that we are accustomed to. ...continued
A letter from: Fr. David Gaa, OFM Minister Provincial of the Province of St. Barbara President of the Trustees of the Ministries of the Province. June 8, 2020 Oakland, California An Open Letter to My White Sisters and Brothers Who are Roman Catholic
As you no doubt are aware, there has been a spike in Covid-19 cases. Please remember that the Sunday Mass obligation is temporarily suspended for everyone.
June 15, 2020 Dear Community San Xavier Mission School has been collaborating with the Department of Catholic Schools and other Catholic school leaders with guidance and recommendations from the AZ Department of Education, AZ Department of Health Services, Pima County Health Department, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in developing a Re-entry Plan for the upcoming school year. The plan is meant to best address the needs of our students and families and the needs of school faculty and staff.
June 9th 2020 San Xavier Mission School students' to receive the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Assistance from the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
May 15, 2020 Our 8th grade promotion will look differently this year due to COVID19 gathering restrictions. Below are special instructions prepared, in collaboration with the Mission and the San Xavier District to ensure everyone’s safety!
May 14th 2020 San Xavier Mission School community welcomes Mrs. Vanessa Rothstein, our new Principal. Mrs. Rothstein, a native of Nogales, AZ, has worked for the Diocese of Tucson since July 1, 2012 as Principal of Sacred Heart Catholic School.