SFX FSA News Corner
Thank you to our Father/Daughter chair, Katie Stritch, for planning and organizing a fun pool party for our dads and daughters last Sunday. It was a great way to get a splash of summer!
Volunteer Honor Roll (Father/Daughter): Emily Bersnak, Katy Casamassimo, Heather Connors
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A tremendous number of essays were received this year by the LaGrange American Legion Post from area schools for their Americanism Essay Program entitled:
What are my responsibilities as a U.S. Citizen?
Congratulations to 7th grader Riley McCarthy who received Class I Honorable Mention! We are very proud of you Riley!
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Shout out to these AWESOME 7th and 8th graders who joined Mrs. Filbin on Friday in the library during their lunch and recess periods to discuss the book
Ghost
. It was a great way to end the week!
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Time is running out!!
Current students cannot be guaranteed enrollment if we have not received your registration forms.
With the exciting move of Early Childhood classes back "Under One Roof", space will be limited and
we will not be opening any additional classrooms
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If you have any questions, please contact School Secretary, Mrs. Peggy Evans (708) 352-2175 or pevans@sfxlg.org .
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Mark Your Calendars!
Your kids and the scary world of Social Media
The SFX Positive School Committee is hosting
A Free Parent Workshop
with Project Connect Us
by Amy Wiginton, Founder & Mom
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What:
Project Connect Us is an education initiative that strives to teach Parents & Caregivers valuable ways to talk and listen to their kids when it comes to the tough and scary topics like Social Media and screens.
When:
Thursday, February 28th at 6:30pm
Where:
SFX in
Unity Hall
Who:
Parents, Caregivers and any other Adults who are concerned about the effects of Social Media and our kids.
Come and bring a friend!
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If you are interested in obtaining a receipt/tax letter
related to your 2018 Auction donation, please contact
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It's that time again!!
Spring collection of Boxtops are
due in to the classrooms by Friday 2/22!
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Looking for a unique way to give back to SFX?
Join the School Advisory Board!
Final applications due March 31, 2019
Interested in giving back to the children of SFX? The SFX School Advisory Board is accepting applications for a three-year term on the Board. Wonder what the main functions of the School Advisory Board are? Below is a listing of the School Advisory Board primary responsibilities:
The SFX School Advisory Board is comprised of SFX school parents and/or parishioners who meet with the Principal and Pastor regularly to:
- Develop, formulate, and adopt policies which govern the operation of the School
- Review and advise on the annual budget and determine sources of funding for the School.
- Provide counsel and advise on the operation of the School
- Participate in the school's development, student recruitment efforts, and long-range plans
- Assist in achieving the goals and objectives of the St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Three-Year Strategic Plan
- Promote the School and support the School's public relations and marketing efforts
Curious? Want to know more about how the application process works? Below are some common questions people have about becoming a board member.
Common Questions:
- Do you have to have experience on a board or had a job in education? NO, you do not have to have prior experience on a school board or experience in education to apply.
- How much time is this commitment? We meet once per month plus 1-2 supplementary meetings each month. Plan for approximately about 6-10 hours per month.
- Do you have to have a child at the school to apply? NO, we encourage parent (guardian) of a Religious Education student, young adult parishioners and alumna/us of SFX. Candidates need not be parents.
- How does the application/selection process work? There is a one page application, 1-2 face-to-face meetings with the members of the Board and then the Board votes on the slate of applicants.
- I’m considering applying but I am still uncertain. What if I want to know more before I apply? You can talk to the School Board President, Katie Mulcahy, or the chair of the School Board selection committee, Matt Duffy, before you formally submit your name to the process.
***** FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE 3/31/2019 *****
To receive an application, for more information regarding the application process and timing, please contact School Board member Matt Duffy at m.duffy@nonnis.com, 708-280-1995. The application and more detailed information about the Board can be found on the St. Francis Xavier School Website http://school.sfxlg.org/parents/school-board/. Please remember that all submissions for candidacy are valued and will be reviewed. We look forward to receiving your application!
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School Advisory Board Committee Descriptions
Catholic Identity Committee
The purpose of the Catholic Identity Committee is to work with the Principal to ensure that school programs and policies reflect the mission of the school: to provide students with academic excellence centered in the Catholic values of prayer, learning and service.
Strategic Planning Committee
The mission of the Strategic Planning Committee is to ensure that the goals and objectives set by the school Strategic Plan initiative are developed and revised as necessary and are met on a timely basis. This committee also looks to the future to anticipate what needs may arise and sets a clear plan and vision on how to meet those needs.
Finance Committee
The mission of the Finance Committee is to assist in the development of the annual budget for review by the full Board and assist in long-range financial planning for the school.
Development Committee
The mission of the Development Committee is to ensure the future of the school by encouraging diverse, long-term sources of school funding. The committee, in collaboration with the administration, develops relationships with alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, parishioners, and friends of the school. The committee also seeks funding through other sources, including grant writing, need-based student scholarship tuition assistance, and enrichment programs and activities. Additionally, the committee collaborates with the Board Finance Committee and parish Finance Council for planned giving and capital campaign initiatives.
Marketing/Communications Committee
The mission of the Marketing/ Communications Committee is to assist the school administration in sustaining and increasing enrollment at St. Francis Xavier Parish School. Through marketing, PR and internal communications initiatives, the committee strives to increase awareness and provide information for current families, new families, prospective families, and parishioners. This includes the school’s offerings, daily happenings, and strategic plans. In collaboration with the Development Committee, alumni are also a target audience.
Ad Hoc Committees
The Board chairperson may form ad hoc committees to meet a specific objective at a given time. Ad hoc committee members are selected because they are knowledgeable, service-oriented and possess expertise needed by the Board
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Building Our Future
Goal: $150,000 and 100% participation
THANK YOU
to the families who have donated so far to Building Our Future!
Every Dollar Counts!
Many companies have the program and most will match 1:1. In addition, spouses can each request a match on one donation which could potentially triple the donation amount!
Building Our Future is a fund that has a 100% return rate to SFX. We must collect at least $150,000 this year to close the gap between the tuition charged and the cost to educate. This is a large number, but it's not insurmountable. We will be sharing regular status updates on how we are progressing as a whole toward achieving our targeted goal.
Families can choose to support this fund in a variety of ways: electronic fund transfer; credit card; or check.
Please consider establishing an automatic monthly payment as a quick and easy way to donate to Building Our Future. For example, if you arrange to have $150 withdrawn from your account beginning this month and ending in June - you will have donated over $1,000 in a 'painless' way! Truly - every dollar counts!
Thank you for believing in Catholic education.
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Thursday 2/28/19
6:30 pm
Project Connect
Social Media for SFX Parents
Unity Hall
Aurelios Pizza
Fundraiser 4/11/19
Easter Break
Class will dismiss on Friday April 12th at 3:15pm
Class will resume on THURS. April 25th
Chipotle Fundraiser
5/21/19
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Friday June 7, 2019 will be a FULL DAY of school
Monday June 10, 2019 will be a HALF day, and
report Cards will be received that day.
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Traffic Safety Procedure
Please do not drop your students off until 7:50am when supervision begins. It is also important that everyone respects each other and follows our traffic pattern.
Whether students are being dropped off on Waiola or by the Rectory, they should leave the car on the side closest to the school. It is important that parents remain in the car and children are ready to get out of the car quickly. When dropping students off, pull as far forward as possible on Waiola or in the Rectory parking lot so that many students can exit their cars at the same time.
In the Rectory lot children should be dropped off in the line and not along the Rectory sidewalk.
On Waiola students should be dropped off along the curb in front of the school only, not on the snow hills, the grass or from the middle lane. That is unsafe when traffic starts moving. It is also important that everyone cooperates and lets a car in when they are trying to pull away from the curb. If everyone lets one or two cars in, traffic flow will be much quicker. It gets a little congested when the traffic light on Ogden is red, but traffic will flow when it turns green. Everyone must turn left on Ogden. Waiola is one way during arrival and dismissal.
U-turns in our neighbors’ driveways are not allowed.
After school parents need to designate a spot, parents should not leave their cars if on Waiola, between Bell and Ogden. Parents should never double-park to pick up students.
Safety is our # 1 priority and everyone must respect the rules and have patience.
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Online Athletic Calendar
Come to the Games!
See home & away for all sports in a single location through this link:
For information on the run download the app for your phone from the AppStore!
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Upcoming Events at Nazareth Academy
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Introduce a girl to
STEM day
Presented by Lyons Township GEMS
When: Sat, Feb 23 10:00 am until 1:30 pm
Where: LTHS South
Who: 5th - 8th gr. girls
Cost: $25 per girl
Do you have a daughter that is curious about opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math? If so, them please come join us to learn why STEM girls are awesome!
https://lths.revtrak.net/Activities/Activities-GEMS/#/list
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Click & Clap is our year-round positive recognition program allowing families to acknowledge special moments, and thank a SFX faculty or staff member for something they have done that has left a positive impression on a student or family in a special way.
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Use SFX ID # 70032987
at Office Max - program is valid all year long!
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Question
: I buy almost everything for our home and at work through Amazon/Amazon Prime all year long. How can I be sure that St. Francis Xavier Parish is receiving a donation from Amazon from my purchases?
Answer
: The regular Amazon site does not donate.
Do all your regular Amazon shopping at
AmazonSMILE
with St. Francis Xavier Parish selected as your chosen charity.
AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to St. Francis Xavier Parish!
The easiest way is to BOOKMARK and always SHOP using this link!
Bookmark the link! Your purchases can make a difference!
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Girls are growing taller. It's time to check skirt length!
Boys, it's time to check hair length & put your belt on!
Teachers are enforcing the Dress Code!
The SFX Dress Code can be found starting on page 24 in the Parent/Student Handbook!
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Looking for Yearbook Photos!
TreeRing Links:
If you use the links below, you'll need to use your TreeRing sign-on used to order yearbooks.
7th and 8th Grade Social:
Cheerleading (7th Grade):
Boys Basketball (all grades):
Girls Volleyball (6th, 7th, 8th):
Boy/Girl Scouts
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Girls Basketball (7th):
Fortnightly:
Alternatively, you can upload to our google drive:
Thank you for taking the time to share your pictures which MAKE our yearbook.
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