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SFX students were treated to an amazing assembly by the Positive School Committee courtesy of FSA this week! Matt Wilhelm went from "Bullied Kid to National Champion". When Matt was a kid he was made fun of for being different and riding BMX. Nicknamed “Ears” he was often the target of many cruel jokes. He was going give up on his dream of becoming a pro BMX rider after an intense bullying situation at the local dirt jumps. However, another rider had the courage to stand up for him and include him into his group of friends. Thanks to this small act of kindness the bullying stopped, and Matt went on to become a National Champion. Matt encourages kids to be everyday heroes by doing small, simple acts of kindness.
Wilhelm is not your stereotypical BMX rider. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millikin University, while attending on a music scholarship. Matt appeared in the award-winning documentary Stop Bullying: Speak Up with President Obama. Here are some of Matt’s accolades: 3-Time X Games Medalist, 2-Time National Champion, World Championship Bronze and Silver Medalist, Semi-Finalist on America’s Got Talent, Winner of America’s Got Talent YouTube Competition, Winner of FOX TV’s 30 Seconds to Fame, Red Bull Fight with Flight Champion, Guinness World Record Holder. What an exciting and meaningful assembly for our students!
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Students in grades 4-8 who read all 20 of either the Bluestem or Rebecca Caudill books this year were recognized at a breakfast last Friday in the library. Mrs. Filbin would like to congratulate the following students: Christina Skoufis, Fiona Sullivan, Claire Hopkins, Lily Hinton, Colette Lewis, Taylor Carroll, Jack McDowell, Tyler Skrypek, Cormac Liston, Evelyn Riordan, Nancy Labrador, Maura Mullen, Frankie Odom, Maddie Justak and Casey Brune.
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Congratulations is in order for 6th grader, Maddie Stritch! Her Haiku poem entitled
We Won!
won #1 out of the St. Francis poetry submissions for the 15th Annual Chicago Haiku Festival Contest. A Haiku is a 3-line Japanese poem that follows a syllable pattern of 5, 7, & 5 respectively. Awesome job, Maddie!!
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In anticipation of First Holy Communion this weekend, ArtSmart volunteers took St. Francis Xavier 2nd grade students on a tour of the art and architecture of our Church. A beautiful Romanesque structure, our present Church building was built during the Great Depression and dedicated in 1931.
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Mark your calendar - State of the School
Tue. May 14th 6:30 pm Unity Hall
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Friday June 7, 2019 is a
FULL DAY
and the
LAST DAY of school
for 2018-2019.
On the last day of school, we will have our end of the year prayer service and Olympic Day.
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Please Note this change!!
To accommodate the many SFX families with children attending area summer camps starting on 6/10...
June 10th is NOT a student attendance day at SFX.
Monday June will be Report Card Pick-up ONLY for Kindergarten - 7th Grade.
Report cards may be picked-up on June 10th between 8-10 am in the School Gym.
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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!
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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)
ArtSmart Shadows
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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!
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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.
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State of the School
Tuesday 5/14
6:30 pm
Unity Hall
Spring Sing
5/16
Chipotle Fundraiser
5/21
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PS3 & PK4
Class Picnic and Last Day of School Thursday June 6th.
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K-8
Friday June 7, 2019 will be a FULL DAY of school. It is the last student attendance day.
Monday June 10, 2019 will be a Report Card Pick-up Day only. Report cards can be picked up for K-Gr.7 in the Main Campus Gym from 8am - 10 am. June 10th is NOT a student attendance day.
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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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The following is shared community news, the content shared is informational and does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement by SFX School or SFX Parish.
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Use SFX ID # 70032987
at Office Max - program is valid all year long!
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Bookmark the link! Your purchases can make a difference!
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