2018-2019
Important Information
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Parking Lot Resurfacing
Reminder!
Parents,
The
parking
lots of both the church and the school are being resurfaced on
Wednesday and Thursday, September 12 & 13
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There will be NO entrance to either parking lot those 2 days.
Students will be unable to ride bicycles to school
Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Thursday, Sept. 13.
Students may enter the building through the main doors on Waiola.
Alternatively, students may be dropped off in coned area in front of the Rectory, where they can walk up the sidewalk along the south side of the Rectory.
We will open the doors early at 7:50am to allow for the number of students to enter.
Safety of our students is our first priority. please be patient, as traffic will be heavier than usual. Walking is advised.
Staff will need to
park on the surrounding streets, therefore we ask that no parents
park their cars. We will need to keep the traffic moving so that all students can come down Waiola Ave and enter the main doors.
Please contact the school office with any questions.
Thank you!!
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Upcoming Events
Fri, Sep. 14, 2018
Pizza Day
Tue, Sep. 18, 2018
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Virtue of the Month
for September is
Trusting in God's loving plan.
St. Joseph
Preschool - 2nd Grade Saint
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
3rd Grade - 5th Grade Saint
Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin
6th Grade - 8th Grade Saint
SFX is continuing the "Virtue of the Month" Program this school year. Each month we will be stressing one of the human virtues - the good habits and qualities that imitate the life of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the saints.
The practice of virtues leads us to live a sincere faith-filled life. Our very own homes and the daily events of family life are the natural setting for nurturing and training in the development of these virtues, as we want our children to grow up to be happy, mature, and successful Christian men and women who can make good choices that reflect their faith.
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SFX Parish
Children's Choir
Calling all singers! It's time to register for the Children's Choir. Cherub Choir is for students in grades 1-3 and Choristers is for
students in
grades 4-8.
Our music director Mr. Allen Sterwalt is incredibly talented and does an amazing job with the Children's Choir. The students have a fun, rewarding experience which truly enriches their time here at SFX.
Click
HERE
for sign up information.
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| WSCCI Regional Health_ Wellness _ Safety Family Fest. September 22_ FREE for all attendees_ family information_ things for kids to do. Sponsored by AMITA Health and the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce. |
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McTeacher's Night
Wed. October 24th!
Mark your calendars!
Our very own SFX Teachers will be behind the counter taking orders & serving at
McDonalds
31st & Wolf Rd.
Westchester
Wednesday October 24th!
More to info to come!
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Shop for SFX
Buying anything this week? Groceries? Gas? Some new clothes for those growing kiddos? Support your school while you shop!
Sign Up Today! It's easy!
& click on Join a Program.
2) Enter our enrollment code:
5471CCD65575L
3) Enter user name, password & account info.
Validate,
Register, & START EARNING MONEY FOR SFX!
Next order due Friday, Sept 14!
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St. Francis Xavier
ID # 70032987 and the program is valid all year long!
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2018 Homecoming
Pep Rally and Parade
!
Thanks for coming out to support the teams!
Falcon Spirit was in the air!
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Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and Hearing Screening for our students will take place the week of September 17.
Screening will be done at both the East and Main campuses.
East Campus students will be screened on Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 17 & 18.
Preschool parents will receive a yellow pre-screening sheet. Please return it to school as soon as possible.
Main Campus students will be screened on Thursday & Friday, September 20 & 21
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Re-screening will take place on Tuesday, October 2.
Re-screening is for those students who were absent or did not pass for the initial screening.
The state mandated grade levels to be screened are:
Preschool 3 and PreK 4 - Vision and Hearing Kindergarten - Hearing First grade - Hearing Second grade - Vision and Hearing Third grade - Hearing Eighth grade - Vision
Also to be screened are: fifth graders for vision (while not mandated, technicians and teachers believe it's a good age to re-check), new students, students with Individual Education Plans or who receive special services through the district and teacher or parent referrals.
Parents may request their child be screened for vision, hearing or both. Please send a note or email message to Mrs. Evans at [email protected] requesting screening.
Please also remember, vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Please call Mrs. Evans at the main campus school office with any questions or concerns.
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WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!
T
he St. Francis Xavier Family & School Association invites
Parents and students of grades
Preschool 3 through 3rd grade
FRIDAY, OCT12th
6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
Join us in Joyce Hall for ice cream, a cake walk, face painting, tattoos, games, prizes, and lots of fun!
CAKE WALK
Please bring the same number of cakes/baked goods as the number of cake walk participants in your family; including younger siblings
that may want to play.
DROP OFF BAKED GOODS
(CAKES, BROWNIES, COOKIES, RICE KRISPIE TREATS)
IN JOYCE HALL ON FRIDAY (THE DAY OF THE EVENT)
BETWEEN 2:30-4:00 P.M.
A $7 family donation is appreciated to defray costs.
Please return this form along with your contribution by Monday, October 8th. Make checks payable to SFX school in an envelope marked "Ice Cream Social-Emily Bersnak"
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Falcon Yearbook!
Go to the Treering website https://www.treering.com/#
to order your Falcon 2018-2019 yearbook before the end of September for a 15% discount!
Parents, use your login/ password from last year!
New parents, please use this code: 1015047106533739
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Upcoming Events
September 14
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Golf Outing
September 29th Oktoberfest
October 12th Ice-Cream Social (Preschool - 3rd Grade)
October 26th Monster Mash Bash (Grades 4th - 6th Social)
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From the Athletic Department...
Order Your Falcon Yard Sign Today!
Calling all Falcon Families!
Display your falcon pride to the neighborhood! Purchase an SFX yard sign for your front yard or to decorate your Falcon's bedroom. CLICK HERE to download the order form. Return completed form with payment to the SFX school office by Sept 21st to the attention of 'Athletics - Yard Signs'. All signs will be delivered to the address on the order form.
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SFX Sports Corner
Come to the Games!
Show Your Falcon Spirit!
CLICK on the links below for the schedules!
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7th _ 8th Girls
Basketball* |
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* Occasionally games change. Parents of team members only are notified.
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Click
HERE
to purchase tickets!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Sign up HERE today!
Back by popular demand,
Oktoberfest 2018 is coming to SFX on Saturday, September 29!
In it's second year, t
his fun adult event is the perfect way to kick off the new school year!
Come out, grab a brat and beverage
and kick up your heels!
Catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
Let's raise a glass and celebrate this
awesome SFX community!
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Join us for the
13
th
Annual Falcon 5K
Saturday, November 3
rd
Register today for the St. Francis Falcon 5K!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
THROUGH SATURDAY, 9/15/18
Kids' Fun Run (~0.5 mile)
Junior Falcon 100 yd. Dash
3.1
mile Run/Walk
Be a part of the fun.
Strollers, walkers, non-SFX parishioners,
and all ages welcome!
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USATF certified*,
chip timed,
flat, tree lined La Grange Park neighborhood course.
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5K and Kids' Fun Run participants receive a technical t-shirt.
Under 19 discount.
Indoor post-race celebration
with Flash Magnets & treats from local vendors!
*IL 17026WR Race benefits St. Francis Xavier School, a not-for-profit organization.
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Tyler's Toy Drive
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2018 4:00-5:30PM
SFX PARKING LOT (In case of rain Joyce Hall)
Fire truck, face painting, candy walk, and games! Girl Scout Bake Sale (please bring cash) Bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to put a smile on children's faces!
All donated toys will be given to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Their mission is to provide comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children fighting cancer by distributing toys from 'treasure
chests.' Toys in all shapes, sizes, and varieties are welcome. (But, please, no stuffed animals.)
Can't make it? Drop your toy at the Rectory by September 21ST
Questions? Catholic Women's Club, Joellen Sorenson: [email protected]
When SFX parishioner Tyler Duelm was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2006 at the age of 3, the SFX community responded with prayers and support for Tyler, his parents, Laura and Brent, and his siblings, Jessica and Jonathan.
After a courageous, 8-month battle, Tyler succumbed to this terrible disease. To support children impacted by cancer, the SFX Catholic Women's Club hosted a parish-wide party and toy drive in honor of Tyler's birthday. Now in its 12th year, the tradition of a community birthday party in September continues in Tyler's memory. Toys for Tyler is a great opportunity for young ones in our parish to embrace the spirit of giving while also enjoying a fun afternoon of playground games and entertainment.
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VOLUNTEER'S MANDATORY COMPLIANCE FOR THE "PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN" PROGRAM
All Catholic Dioceses and Archdioceses have instituted programs whereby they are taking all possible steps to ensure the safety of our children. A very important part of these programs involves doing criminal background checks on all employees and individuals who come in direct contact with our children. All volunteers at St. Francis Xavier are in this category.
We encourage all parents to give serious consideration to completing this program, since only adults who have completed the required components may volunteer in the day school, school of religious education or parish in any way with our children.
The Office for the Protection of Children & Youth has streamlined the registration process and submission of background check for volunteers. Now all parent volunteers (who have not already completed the program)are asked to visit:
http://www.virtusonline.org
where you will register for a Virtus session called Protecting God's Children for Adults. When you do, volunteers will also be asked to submit their background check in the Virtus System that will include these required documents:
Download the DCFS/CANTS form and the Code of Conduct form.
Complete and sign each form and send to Mrs. Peggy Evans at the Main Campus Office. Your registration in the Virtus site will provide information for a background check which you will authorize on the last page.
Thank you for volunteering your time and talents to St. Francis Xavier School. If you'd like to check your level of completion, please contact Mrs. Evans at either 352-2175 or
[email protected].
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