CURRENT STUDENT RE-REGISTRATION
The link to the re-registration form is below. Please complete and submit 1 form for each of your students currently in grades PS3-7th no later than Friday, November 20th. A $75 per student nonrefundable re-registration fee will be charged to all families’ FACTS accounts the week of January 11, 2021. If you reply “no” or “uncertain” on your student’s re-registration form regarding their return, you will not be assessed the re-registration fee nor will a seat be reserved for your student in the 2021-2022 grade level count.
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NEW SIBLING REGISTRATION
If you have a child ready to enter Saint Francis Xavier for the first time next year, please request a New Student registration packet by completing the appropriate questions on the online re-registration form. New student paper registration forms will be sent home beginning Monday, November 9th and we ask that they be returned with original birth and baptismal certificates by Friday, November 20th. Original certificates will be returned to parents. All re-registration questions should be directed to Mrs. Evans at pevans@sfxlg.org or by calling the school office at 352-2175.
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REMINDER! Absentee & Retake Picture Day is on: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
ABSENT STUDENTS:
RETAKE STUDENTS:
If a picture package was purchased and you are unhappy with your photo, please bring the package to the photographer on retake day and Van Gogh will print the original order with the new image. Please be aware that the retake photo REPLACES the original image.
Forget to order the original photo?
Please visit Van Gogh at www.ordervgil.com and click on “after picture day”. Enter your child’s Ticket Code. If you need assistance, please call customer service at 847-382-2282 ext. 7.
Students having their photo taken may be out of uniform.
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SFX Virtual Halloween Costume Parade! |
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On social media this week... |
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No tricks, just a treat for SFX eighth grade today... Lunch from Chipotle! |
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Differentiating his healthy living curriculum from primary through middle school during Red Ribbon Week, Physical Education teacher, Mr. Tim Flynn empowered all the students at SFX, to to live healthy, happy and drug-free lives. "Be Happy. Be Brave, and Be Drug Free". #redribbonweek |
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After learning about Picasso in Mrs. McGhee's art class, the second graders created an amazing art project just in time for Halloween. Check out the art from our in-school students and eLearners! They created witches inspired by the artist!
WOW!!
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In anticipation of Election Day, Middle School Students in Mrs. Smigielski's Social Studies Classes participated in an Electoral College Simulation. |
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VIRTUAL FALCON 5K
Thank you to all who are participating in the 1st ever SFX Virtual Falcon 5k this week. You have until Saturday, November 7 to complete your 3.1 miles.
Your support has made this a very successful fundraiser!
Stay safe. Stay Healthy.
Meghan and Zack Fijal Co-Chairs
Camille Brune Co-Chair
Volunteer Honor Roll:
Angie McMurray
Laura Wright
Bridget Weber
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It's Cool & It's The Rule... Lock It Up!
Parents of bicycle riders... thank you for continuing to ask your children if they have been locking their bikes at school, and reinforce the need to do so!
Students must lock their bikes in the bike racks during the school day with a lock the student’s family has purchased. The school assumes no liability for bicycles.
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Hot off the press and just in time for some early Christmas shopping, we present the Auction book for our “Treasures from the Quarantine Vault” Silent Art Auction.
Enjoy and please share with grandparents and friends that value original community art that supports our school.
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Recent congratulatory messages for the SFX School Community |
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BENET ACADEMY
On behalf of Benet Academy, Principal Stephen Marth, surrounded by SFX Alumni, offers congratulations to everyone at SFX,
Pictured are SFX alums who are current Benet students: Bridget Collins '21, Declan Collins '24, Caroline Doyle '21, Briac Griffin '23, Nicole Grimes '23, Diana Herrera Langowska '24, Peter Shanley '22 and Quinn Shanley '21. Not pictured: Abaigeal O'Connor '24, Emmett Tully '21 and Terese Tully '24.
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FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL
Fenwick High School President, Fr. Richard Peddicord, O.P. offers congratulations to the SFX school community on receiving a second the 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award as an Exemplary High Performing School.
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We love our St. Francis Xavier School, Faculty & Staff! They have worked tirelessly over the summer and this school year to bring quality in-person and remote learning to families during this unprecedented time.
To recognize the fantastic work our Catholic schools are doing, the Office of Catholic Schools is excited to announce the #SchoolHero program that will highlight the educators and staff who have gone above to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Would you like to nominate a Faculty, Staff or Administrative Team member from St. Francis Xavier School?
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Thank you FSA and AMAZING FALCON FAMILIES
For all you do to support the Faculty & Staff at St. Francis Xavier School, we are truly thankful for each and everyone of you.
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High School Placement Test
The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic high schools will be administering the High School Placement Test on Dec. 5, 2020. To address health concerns, in addition to offering the exam on the high school campus, the schools will be offering a remote/online administration of the exam and potentially multiple testing sessions, starting on Dec. 5. All in-person high school testing will be expected to follow strict safety measures, as provided by the archdiocese.
Students and families can begin to register for the examination at the high school of their choice beginning Nov. 13. Information regarding the testing details for the individual high schools can be found at the High School Admissions websites.
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Thank you to the 4th grade for hosting a beautiful All Souls' Day Mass. 4th grade students were in the Church as the all school Mass was live streamed throughout the school. |
SFX Parent Rosary
DATE: Thursday, 11/5
TIME: 8:20am
JOIN US IN-PERSON & SOCIALLY DISTANCED:
PLACE: Mary Garden on the Spring Ave side of the church
(inclement weather? We will gather in the church.)
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coffee, & rosaries. The littlest pray-ers are most welcome. And bring your special intentions...goodness knows we have a few. Covid precautions will be in place: masks & social distancing.
If you know in advance that you will be joining us, please register on the parish website for: "Rosary--Thursday."
If your schedule changes, or the morning routine goes smoother than expected, or you realize it's Thursday, or you just forget to register? No problem! Join us! We'll mark your info when you arrive. (required by Archdiocese for contact tracing, if necessary)
JOIN US VIRTUALLY:
If you are interested in praying together virtually, click on the zoom link:
Questions? Contact Katie Kanzer at k.f.kanzer@gmail.com
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Last Call to Register for the SFX Euchre League!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! St. Francis Xavier School Restaurant Fundraising Night with Aurelio’s TOMORROW! Thursday, November 5 from 4:00 – 8:00pm
20% of all sales (pre-tax/tip/delivery) will be donated to SFX school. Place your order between 4-8:00pm on 11/5 and mention that it is for the SFX Fundraiser. Give them a call at 708-579-0900!
Aurelio's is offering both pick-up and delivery. Be sure to specify your preference when you place your order and speak to the operator (and mention our fundraiser).
Delivery Options: pay cash at your door or credit at time of order (you can add gratuity if desired, then they can do a contact free delivery by calling you as they leave it at your doorstep) *essentially they are offering cash, charge and/or contact free delivery (let phone operator know)*
Pickup: can pay cash or charge when you arrive OR charge over the phone and they will do a curbside drop off---let the phone operator know ahead of time what you would like.
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!! As long as you're shopping anyway, here's a suggestion to help SFX TWICE as much!
(EASY AS 1-2-3)...
- PURCHASE AMAZON GIFT CARDS FROM SHOP4SFX
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CLICK HERE TO TURN ON AmazonSmile IN YOUR MOBILE APP!
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LOAD THE GIFT CARDS ONTO YOUR AMAZON ACCOUNT... Whenever the mood strikes you to shop, you'll be ready!
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Support SFX while you shop!
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to SFX!
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How do I use the Shop SFX program?
Every few weeks, I reload both my Mariano’s card & my Amazon account so that I get credit for all of those groceries and the Amazon packages that we just can’t seem to get enough of! And more often than I’d like to admit, I find myself waiting in line at other stores (or shopping online) and I check the RaiseRight App to see if I can purchase a digital gift card so that I can use it immediately on my purchase.
How do you use the Shop SFX program?
There are so many ways! You can pay by connecting your checking account, by check (sent into the school) or by credit card! Yes, even credit cards! And so many vendors to choose from! Amazon.com, Starbucks, Apple & iTunes, Gap & Old Navy, Target...Just to name a few!
Not sure what Shop SFX is all about? We are here to help! Email us at ShopForSFX@sfxlg.org for more information.
Orders due this Friday, 11/6, will be distributed on Wednesday, 11/11.
A special thanks to all of the families that already support Shop SFX!
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UPCOMING SHOP FOR SFX DUE DATES / FILL DATES
You can find a current Order Form on the SFX School Website at
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Monday 11/2
20-21 RE-REGISTRATION began for SFX Students currently in PS3 - 7th
Thursday 11/5
Restaurant Fundraising Night with Aurelio's LG
Friday 11/6
Shop4SFX Scrip Card ORDER DUE
11/6, 11/13, 11/20
Virtual Euchre League
11/1 - 11/7
Virtual Falcon 5K
Monday 11/9 5 PM
Falcon 5K Pictures Due
Tuesday 11/10
PICTURE RETAKE DAY
11/4 - 11/10
SFX SILENT ART AUCTION
Wed 11/11
TACO TUESDAY ORDERS ARE DUE
Wed 11/11
Shop4SFX Scrip Card ORDER DELIVERY
Monday 11/9
20-21 NEW SIBLING REGISTRATION begins
(Paper) Forms will be sent home to current school families requesting a packet
(More info to come)
Tuesday 11/17
3 pm - 5pm
TACO TUESDAY PICKUP SFX PARKING LOT
Friday 11/20
20-21 Re-registration and New Sibling Registrations are DUE
Thursday 12/3
Restaurant Fundraising Night with Aurelio's LG
Saturday 12/5
Catholic High School Placement Test Day
Monday 12/7
2020-2021 NEW FAMILY
OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS
Please note:
Friday 12/18/20
NOON Dismissal
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Friday 1/15/21
Friday 1/29/21 and
Friday 1/12/21
SFX TRIVIA NIGHTS!
More info to come!
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Let an individual Teacher, Staff or Administrative Team Member know that they are appreciated!
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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The following is shared community news. Content shared is informational and does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement by SFX School or Parish. |
Have heard the news? St. Francis Xavier has embarked upon the critical task of building a comprehensive alumni database! With so many great things happening every day in our award-winning school, we want to find and stay in touch with all the Falcons who have walked the halls previously. This alumni database will:
- Connect SFX alumni, both past and present
- Promote information of current state happenings of SFX school, and highlight strategic visioning plans for the future
- Celebrate our most tenured teachers and showcase teaching accomplishments
- Highlight current student and/or alumni accomplishments
- Recap notable school events and impactful projects
- Share photos, videos, athletic records etc.
- Feature notable events, projects etc.
- Invite SFX alumni to future targeted, alumni-specific events
If you are an alumnus or know a SFX alum, we need your help!
Please take a moment to complete this short questionnaire with your current contact info. Then, either forward this email on to the many family and friends who are also Falcons, or fill out the form on their behalf. With so many siblings attending SFX, we'd hate for a couple of members of the family to be out of the loop.
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HFS Chicago Scholars
Financial assistance to attend top Chicago private high schools. Academic Directors dedicated to each high school class and one-on-one mentors. Four-year written commitment specifying performance expectations. College visits, selection, and admissions support.
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Shop for SFX !
a SCRIP Fundraising Program
Need to enroll? Visit www.ShopwithScrip.com; click on Join a Program; enter our enrollment code: 291486155575L
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Bookmark the link! Your purchases can make a difference!
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St. Francis Xavier Family Ministry
This year brings many challenges to volunteering and giving back to others in our St. Francis Xavier Community. We have met and decided that we will find the best way to minister to people who need our help. We came up with three opportunities and hope you can join us.
We are excited to share the following service opportunities! SFX families are invited to participate in these service events. The idea behind the Family Ministry is to give families a chance to have fun and work together while serving others in need. Please help us make a difference.
December
We wanted to work with an organization that would bring cheer during the holiday season. We are going to be working with Cards of Hope. This is an organization that mails cards to people affected by cancer. Please reach out to Rachel Peterson petersonrtw@sbcglobal.net and she will provide you with the information on how to help. We will be participating in this event from December 1st through December 16th.
October through May
Some of you may already be aware that the guests of the BEDS program are not staying at St. Francis Xavier due to COVID-19 concerns. The guests are staying at various locations, so for now, please drop all dessert donations on Monday mornings before noon at the BEDS Plus facility on the corner of East Avenue and Ogden Avenue but please contact Theresa Sullivan at thsully28@yahoo.com to sign up.
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