Dear FXW Community,In this space, I have referenced my family, sometimes without their knowledge or permission, to provide a context for the message of the month. I have shared my not-so-great parenting as well as “glory” moments when I did get it right, simply as a way to demonstrate the perspective in which I lead. A few…
Dear FXW Community, It was mid-July, 19 years ago. Lily, our first-born, was 5 days old, and my wife and I were taking her to her first visit to the pediatrician. I do not remember the pediatrician’s name, or where his office was, or any details of his assessment of our daughter. I do, however, remember what…
Dear FXW Community, What are your thoughts on New Year’s resolutions? I ask this rhetorically to provide some perspective after turning the page on 2018. The new year reminds us of the opportunity for renewal in some aspects of our daily happenings or to rededicate our efforts in other areas of our lives. It also is the time when…
Dear FXW Family, Storytelling takes center stage in our homes this time of year. This season—rich with traditions and memory making—provides the perfect time for families and friends to gather and share the stories that are so important to us. Many of us will joyfully recount stories that are foundational to our faith traditions, and most of us…
Dear FXW Community, It is interesting what we remember from our childhood. Recently, while “supervising” six nieces and nephews between the ages of 5 and 12, I was reminded of a time when I was being a pesky little brother. (Okay, maybe there were multiple times, but please keep in mind that the frequency multiplies significantly when one has 10…
Dear Families, As you are well aware, we are currently engaged in our five-week FXW Fund campaign. You have already received a variety of communications detailing the importance and impact of the FXW Fund, and we are very grateful to all of you who have donated or made a pledge. Because the FXW Fund is a key component to…
Dear Parents, As we transition from summer into fall, I have been thinking a great deal about change and constancy. What things change, and what remains constant? During our Back-to-School Mass, Fr. Greg Sakowicz shared how excited he was for the new school year, but he also noted that summer seemed to fly right by. Then, tongue in…
Dear Parents, Looking at the calendar and seeing “August” at the top always quickens my pulse a bit. I love the cycle of the school year, and the excitement and anticipation of a new year certainly gets the adrenalin going. Summer is a great time for us to pause and catch our breath, and then put the plans and pieces…
Dear Parents, It’s all about perspective. As I begin my third year here at FXW, each day continues to bring something new and special. That freshness and constant sense of growth and discovery are what I have loved the most about my nearly 30 years as an educator. But before you start doing that math, please note it is…
Dear Parents, Earlier this week, I turned the page on my calendar with great enthusiasm. Seeing that August has arrived means that school starts soon. I know this sentiment may not be a popular one, but I much prefer it when the school buildings and classrooms are bustling with staff, teachers and students all exploring new endeavors while engaged in…
