April 25, 2019
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Living Stations of the Cross 2019
Congratulations Lenten Drawing and Coloring Contest Winners!

The students chose to draw an original picture or color the given Three Cross coloring page. 
Student council voted for grade levels other than their own, and had some hard decisions to make.
There were so many great entries! 
PreK - 2nd Grade:

 We had so many entries for this grouping so it was hard to decide! :) 
Three Crosses Coloring page Grades PreK - 2nd: 
Preschool 4 runner up: Thomas Dekoj 
Kindergarten runner up: Marie Comeau
1st Grade Runner up: Charlie Edmonds 
2nd Grade Runner up: Jordynn Janiszewski 
Overall Winner: Elizabeth Mackenzie Grade 2 
Original Drawing Grades PreK - 2nd: 
Runner up: Cristina Strama Grade 2 
Winner: Abby Fijal Grade 2 
3rd - 5th Grade: 

Three Crosses Coloring page Grades 3rd - 5th: 
Runner up: Sarah Adams Grade 5 
Winner: Lilliana Cerruti
Original Drawing Grades 3rd - 5th: 
Runner up: Evelyn Thomas
Winner: Ella Ramoley 

6th - 8th Grade:

Three Crosses Coloring page Grades 6th - 8th: 
(tied in votes)
Runner up: Nora Havenaar Grade 8
Runner up: Kelsey Smith Grade 8 
Winner: Bella Opoka Grade 7 
Original Drawing Grades 6th - 8th: 
Runner up: Taylor Dudek Grade 8 
Winner: Neeve Olson Grade 7 
Track Update!

Before break, the JV and Varsity Falcons participated in the Mary Lee Burns memorial. The JV girls took 1st, the JV boys took 1st, Varsity girls took 1st and the Varsity boys 2nd. It was a great way to start the season. We participate in our 1st SPL meet this Saturday. GO FALCONS!!!
SFX Royalty!

Look for King Eddie McLaughlin and Queen Tess McElligott as they represent St. Francis Xavier School on June 1, 2019 at the 73rd Annual LaGrange Pet Parade!

Uniform Grab & Go

TOMORROW April 26th
11:30 am - 1:30 pm in the gym


SUMMER UNIFORM begins on May 1st!

BOYS AND GIRLS Summer uniform is OPTIONAL. Beginning on May 1st, it may be worn through the last day of school. If a student does not choose to wear the summer uniform, the regular school uniform is to be worn. The Summer Uniform is as follows:

Tops Boys : Light blue or white polo (no logo) Tops Girls : Navy blue or white polo (no logo)

Shorts - Boys & Girls : Navy or khaki (tan) shorts, no more than 3” above the knee

Socks - Boys & Girls: Solid color (black, white, navy)

Shoes - Boys & Girls: Dress shoes or gym shoes.

If a student is not in compliance with the summer uniform as listed above, he/she may lose the privilege of wearing summer uniform.
Mark your calendar - State of the School - Tue. May 14th 6:30 pm Unity Hall

ATTENTION (New) Altar Servers
Entering 7th and 8th Grades
For the 2019-2020 School Year

If you are interested in becoming an altar server, look at the schedule below.

Pick ONE  training session  EACH WEEK   in addition to the Mandatory  meeting on  Tuesday, April 30

This is required for  NEW servers only.
Training dates:


MANDATORY
Tuesday, April 30:   3:45 – 4:45

WEEK ONE
Tuesday, May 7: 3:45 – 4:45
Wednesday, May 8: 2:45 – 3:45

WEEK TWO
Tuesday, May 14: 3:45 – 4:45
Wednesday, May 15: 2:45 – 3:45

WEEK THREE
Tuesday, May 21: 3:45 – 4:45
Wednesday, May 22: 2:45 – 3:45
 
Please call Mrs. Westerhoff at the rectory (708-352-0168)
with the dates you have selected.
  Sign up quickly. 
These dates are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 The training will take place in church and will be facilitated by
Fr. Killeen, Deacon Andy Allison and Steve Eaton. 
Parents are welcome to attend.
Time to Register for 2019 - 2020 Sports!
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2019

Attention all current 4th through 7th grade families--it's time to register for the 2019/20 SFX athletic seasons!  

SFX athletics offers a full range of sports throughout the school year so all students may have the opportunity of competing with their classmates for their school pride!


Registration forms were sent home with the oldest/only child in 4th-7th grade. 

The full registration packet including individual sports letters is available on our website (under 'student life' / 'athletics') or by clicking on the button below!

Please return required registration materials to the SFX school office to the attention of 'athletics' by Friday May 3rd.  

If you have any questions regarding the SFX Athletic Program, please contact SFX Athletic Director, Tammy Bauer. sfxad@sfxlg.org or (708) 305-9324

GO FALCONS!

FSA Needs You!

Have you ever considered serving as a member of the FSA board or chairing a social event or committee? 

Here is a list of opportunities for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year:  

FSA Vice President  

Monster Mash Bash Co-Chairs
(Plan & oversee the 4th-6th grade social event) 

Haunted House Co-Chairs for the Monster Mash Bash
(Lead our team of experienced volunteers who have already signed up to help)

Oktoberfest Shadows
(Assist the Oktoberfest chairs)

Contact FSA President Lauren Keach ( lauren.keach@outlook.com ) for more information if you are interested!

All aboard for...
SPRING SING 2019 !
TRAINS, BOATS & PLANES
(Where Will You Go?)              
Grades 1, 3, & 5
SFX Gym
Thursday, May 16th @7:00 pm

Showcasing our wonderful music students
at the end of the school year!
Let a Teacher, Staff or Administrative Team Member know that they are appreciated!

Our wonderful St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Faculty, and Staff work with such dedication to fulfill the mission of providing our children with a quality education in a happy, safe, Christ-centered environment.

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 on your family in a special way.
State of the School
Tuesday 5/14
6:30 pm
Unity Hall

Spring Sing
5/16

Chipotle Fundraiser
5/21
PS3 & PK4
Class Picnic and Last Day of School Thursday June 6th.
K-8
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.
Come to the Games!  
See home & away for all sports through this link. 

You can also download the 8to18 app for your phone from the AppStore!
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