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6th Grade Bible Distribution
at Mass Sat 9/22
& Sun 9/23
Vision
& Hearing Screening
at Main Campus
Thurs. 9/20 & Fri. 9/21
Shop for SFX Orders Due
on 9/28
Oktoberfest Sat. 9/29
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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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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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The Fenwick High School Cheerleading program would like to invite you to join the coaches and cheerleaders at the 2018 fall clinic. You will get to learn a halftime routine and have fun!
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Welcome 8th graders
Nazareth welcomes 8th graders to shadow on any regular school day, which this year includes Columbus Day on Monday, October 8.
This could be the perfect day to experience Naz without putting your perfect attendance in jeopardy.
They are expecting many 8th graders so contact
Mr. Bonk
ASAP to save a spot.
Open House
Watch this newsletter for details about each event or click the links found on our
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Deathtrap
October 24th at Theatre of Western Springs
Join us for an exclusive night at the theatre for SFX parishioners and guests!
Reception begins at 6:45 pm; Show at 8 pm
$40/person
100% of the proceeds from this delightful evening will benefit SFX Parish.
Save the Date for the 7th and 8th Grade Social!
What: 7th and 8th Grade Social
Date: Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 2018.
Time: 7:00 pm - 9 pm
at the LT Corral
More details and
permission slip to come.
Questions? Please contact Amy Schaeffer or Stef Schodrof
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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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Box Tops for Education
If so, please clip and send your box tops into the school office.
SFX receives $0.10 for every box top collected, and uses these funds to purchase equipment and to support resources for our students. There is no deadline for this program so please send your box tops to us at any time throughout the year!
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St. Francis Xavier
ID # 70032987 and the program is valid all year long!
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2018 SFX Golf Outing
Perfect weather, awesome prizes - Great time had by all!
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Click
HERE
to purchase tickets!
SFX Oktoberfest 2018 is less than TWO WEEKS away!
Do you have your tickets?
Avoid the lines, buy your tickets in advance at
It's a great evening to catch up
with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate our
awesome SFX community!
It's a great evening to catch up with old friends, make new ones,
and celebrate our awesome SFX community!
"NO GIVE-BACK" SPLIT THE POT
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$10 per ticket!
**Cash only - 10:30 pm drawing.
Winner must be present to win.
Thank You to all who signed up to volunteer!
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Yesterday, some of the Varsity and JV Cross Country team competed in the blazing sun at the Nazareth Academy JHS Invitational Meet.
In attendance were teams from:
St. Francis Xavier, Notre Dame, St. Cletus, St. Isaac Jogues, St. John of the Cross, St. Leonard, St. Luke and St. Petronille.
Varsity Girls "Top 7" finished in 1st place with 5 girls receiving medals!
Varsity Boys "Top 7" finished in 2nd place with 3 boys receiving medals!
The Nazareth Academy Newsletter "The Roadrunner Round-up" gave a special shout out to Delaney Burns (SFX) for her 1st Place Varsity finish!
Well Done Team! We are VERY proud of all of you!
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NEW Online Athletic Calendar!
Come to the Games!
It's easier than ever to know when & where SFX is competing!
SFX athletics has partnered with 8to18 to utilize their calendar platform--same as used by both LTHS and NAZ.
You can now see all daily activities
(both home & away for all sports)
in a single location through this link:
There is also an app you can download for your phone!
In addition to game and practice schedules, you can check scores and if you have any pictures--from homecoming or contests that you would like to have posted--email them to
sfxad@sfxlg.org
Go Falcons!
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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.
Please contact Cindy Erwin cindydayerwin@hotmail.com with any questions.
GO FALCONS!
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Art Smart is a program designed to coordinate the curriculum of the grade with a corresponding topic in art enrichment to further enhance the children's learning.
"New to Art Smart Training" meeting
Wednesday, September 26th
8:30am
Joyce Hall
This meeting is for all new to art smart parents
and/or anyone looking for a refresher.
No need to find a sitter bring the little ones!
To ensure we have the proper number of handouts, please RSVP to
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has begun!
Parents,
Our
yearbook organizers have shared the following folder with you so that you can add any pictures that you may have for the following events...
First Day of School
Homecoming,
Pep Rally and
8th Grade Tailgate &
Homecoming Parade!
The
Yearbook Committee,
Kim Leader,
Kit Waight,
Elizabeth Wheeler
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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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4TH GRADERS HELP FIGHT HUNGER!!
The 4th graders are having their "7 Cents a Day" collection
again this year and we need your help!
Did you know that for just 7 CENTS A DAY from every American, hunger could be cut in half in the United States and worldwide?
We are asking each student to give 7 cents a day, or about 50 cents a week, which is equal to the price of just one candy bar. Our 7 Cents a Day collection will run from Monday, September 24th through Friday, October 5th. There will be collection jars in every classroom.
By contributing to our collection you will be doing your part in helping to reduce hunger in our own neighborhood. All contributions will be donated to the St. Francis Xavier Food Pantry, which currently helps feed more than 275 people each week. Please take this opportunity to discuss hunger with your children and encourage them to participate in our "7 Cents a Day" collection. Thank you for helping us fight hunger in our own community! Your SFX 4th Grade Service Team.
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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, 9/23/18
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!
Want to volunteer? Questions? Please contact Meghan Fijal Falcon5KSFX@gmail.com
*IL 17026WR Race benefits St. Francis Xavier School, a not-for-profit organization.
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Picture Day
Thank you to Chris Morkin for chairing this year's school picture day.
Volunteer Honor Roll
Melissa Burns, Joy Cortese, Sara Edwards, Laura Khasho, Cathy Quinlan
Upcoming Events
September 29th Oktoberfest
October 12th Ice-Cream Social (Preschool - 3 rd Grade)
October 26th Monster Mash Bash (Grades 4 th - 6 th Social)
November 3rd Falcon 5K run
November 3rd 7th / 8th grade social (7-9 pm at LT Corral)
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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"
Questions? Contact Emily Bersnak at
editommaso@gmail.com
or
Lindsey Mackenzie at lindseycotter@yahoo.com
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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: joellen.sorenson@gmail.com
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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Can you spare two hours per month?
The SFX St. Vincent dePaul Society needs Volunteers
At St. Francis Xavier Parish, the St. Vincent dePaul Society helps individuals and families address the need
 s and requirements of everyday life: food, clothing, shelter.
Time Commitment:
We meet on the first Monday of each month from 7:00-8:00 pm. In addition to the meetings, approximately 2 hours every other month is required to help those in need.
Please email Patrick Murphy or call 708-352-0168 if interested or for more information. Thank you!
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