2018-2019
Important Information
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Virtue of the Month
for September is
HOPE
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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Directory Spot
(our online family directory) has been updated. Please check your information.
If you find an error or have trouble accessing Directory Spot, please email Mary Hoffman at
mhoffman@sfxlg.org.
Families new to SFX should have received an email with instructions on how to launch Directory Spot on devices.
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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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Quick Links
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Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Saint Francis Xavier. Come in to the
40 N. LaGrange Rd
Mon, September 10th 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to SFX
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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 and serving food at the McDonalds on 31st & Wolf Rd. in Westchester on Wednesday October 24th! More to information to come!
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Shop for SFX
Welcome back to the new year, and a big thank you to the families that supported us
all summer long!
First order of the year is due this Friday, Aug 31.
Make the money you are already spending on
groceries, gas, supplies, or restaurants &
earn money for SFX!
Order forms went home last week. If you have any questions, email us at ShopForSFX@sfxlg.org
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St. Francis Xavier
ID # 70032987 and the program is valid all year long!
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Picture Day
Thursday September 6th
Van Gogh School Photographers will be at each campus taking student, faculty and staff pictures. Students may be out of uniform, including 8th graders, who have PE that morning.
To avoid blending in with the background, the photographer suggests that the students and faculty do NOT wear green clothing!
This year we are continuing a PRE-PAY picture program. Order envelopes have been sent home with each child. You may order online or return the envelope with your student's order. Upon return homeroom teachers will hold them till picture day. If you do not participate in the pre-pay program, you will still have a chance to order pictures online after re-takes on October 11th.
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Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and Hearing Screening for our students will take place the week of September 17.
Screening will be done at both the East and Main campuses.
East Campus students will be screened on Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 17 & 18.
Preschool parents will receive a yellow pre-screening sheet. Please return it to school as soon as possible.
Main Campus students will be screened on Thursday & Friday, September 20 & 21
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Re-screening will take place on Tuesday, October 2.
Re-screening is for those students who were absent or did not pass for the initial screening.
The state mandated grade levels to be screened are:
Preschool 3 and PreK 4 - Vision and Hearing Kindergarten - Hearing First grade - Hearing Second grade - Vision and Hearing Third grade - Hearing Eighth grade - Vision
Also to be screened are: fifth graders for vision (while not mandated, technicians and teachers believe it's a good age to re-check), new students, students with Individual Education Plans or who receive special services through the district and teacher or parent referrals.
Parents may request their child be screened for vision, hearing or both. Please send a note or email message to Mrs. Evans at pevans@sfxlg.org requesting screening.
Please also remember, vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Please call Mrs. Evans at the main campus school office with any questions or concerns.
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St. Francis Xavier Homecoming 2018
PEP RALLY
2:00 - 3:00 PM
SFX - Gym
Students - wear blue & gold shirts with uniform shorts.
Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Cross-country athletes
wear your team shirts.
Cheerleaders dress in uniforms after lunch.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
5:00 pm MASS
Coaches and Players of ALL SPORTS are invited to
wear their jerseys and sit together at the
5 pm Mass in Church on Saturday September 9th.
There is no better way to start
a very fun and busy homecoming weekend
than to be together in prayer.
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PARADE
7:30 - decorate
8:30 - Parade starts
8th GRADE TAILGATE BREAKFAST
9:00 am
Separate flyer to come to 8th grade families
JV "B" GAME
10:00 am
JV "A" GAME
11:30 am
8th GRADE PARENT CEREMONY
Ceremony begins immediately following the JV B game
approximately 12:35 pm
(Parents of football players and cheerleaders arrive by 12:15 pm)
VARSITY "A" GAME
1:00 pm
VARSITY "B" GAME
2:30 pm
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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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We are looking for 8th graders to help with
the 2018-2019 SFX Yearbook!
We will be meeting on Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 in the library. We would love to have 8
th
grade students help create and organize the yearbook for their final year at SFX.
Please join us for our first meeting Wednesday, September 12
th
from 2:00-3:00 in the library!
Please email us if you plan to attend the first meeting.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact
A permission slip has been sent home. Please return the signed permission slip at our first meeting on September 12th.
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East Campus Coffee
Thank you to our committee chair, Katie Adams, for planning and providing donuts and refreshments at the East Campus Back to School Coffee! We had a great turnout to kickoff the school year!
2018 - 2019 SFX Classroom Parent Volunteer Sign Up
- Room parent positions are now filled for the upcoming 2018 - 2019 school year. Volunteer opportunities are still available for art smart and service in each grade. Volunteering requires that you have completed all four steps of the Protecting God's Children program. If you have any questions please contact FSA Vice President, Prudence Hopkins,
pru73@yahoo.com
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SignUp.com Link:
http://signup.com/go/dSQGqLg
Volunteer Honor Roll
East Campus Coffee
Katie Adams, Camille Brune, Maria Moran, Veronica Ponce
Upcoming Events
September 14 Golf Outing
October 12 Ice-Cream Social (Preschool - 3rd Grade)
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Click
HERE
to purchase tickets!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Sign up HERE today!
Back by popular demand,
Oktoberfest 2018 is coming to SFX on Saturday, September 29!
In it's second year, t
his fun adult event is the perfect way to kick off the new school year!
Come out, grab a brat and beverage
and kick up your heels!
Catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
Let's raise a glass and celebrate this
awesome SFX community!
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Join us for the
13
th
Annual
Saturday, November 3
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Register today for the St. Francis Falcon 5K!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
THROUGH SATURDAY, 9/15/18
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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SFX Sports Corner
Come to the Games!
Show Your Falcon Spirit!
CLICK on the links below for the schedules!
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7th _ 8th Girls Basketball* |
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Schedules can also be found on the following sites:
Football:
Girls Volleyball, Girls Basketball, & Boys Basketball:
Cross Country and Track & Field:
Boys Volleyball:
* Occasionally games change. Parents of team members only are notified.
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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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VOLUNTEER'S MANDATORY COMPLIANCE FOR THE "PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN" PROGRAM
All Catholic Dioceses and Archdioceses have instituted programs whereby they are taking all possible steps to ensure the safety of our children. A very important part of these programs involves doing criminal background checks on all employees and individuals who come in direct contact with our children. All volunteers at St. Francis Xavier are in this category.
We encourage all parents to give serious consideration to completing this program, since only adults who have completed the required components may volunteer in the day school, school of religious education or parish in any way with our children.
The Office for the Protection of Children & Youth has streamlined the registration process and submission of background check for volunteers. Now all parent volunteers (who have not already completed the program)are asked to visit:
http://www.virtusonline.org
where you will register for a Virtus session called Protecting God's Children for Adults. When you do, volunteers will also be asked to submit their background check in the Virtus System that will include these required documents:
Download the DCFS/CANTS form and the Code of Conduct form.
Complete and sign each form and send to Mrs. Peggy Evans at the Main Campus Office. Your registration in the Virtus site will provide information for a background check which you will authorize on the last page.
Thank you for volunteering your time and talents to St. Francis Xavier School. If you'd like to check your level of completion, please contact Mrs. Evans at either 352-2175 or
pevans@sfxlg.org.
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