December 11, 2019
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IMPORTANT! School Messenger has a text messaging upgrade!

Next week the technology department from the Archdiocese of Chicago will send out a text message for parents and staff to opt in to receive the short code messages. As explained by School Messenger, since they use the short code, the receiver must approve getting the short code (text) messages.

Most importantly we want to communicate that this message is going out to our parents and staff so that they do not delete/ignore the text message when they receive it next week. Please CLICK HERE to read this important flyer! You MUST opt in to keep receiving school texts!

Here is a flyer regarding this new feature, however, it won’t be applicable till you’re received the text. 
As soon as a date is set by Arch tech people, you will be alerted. Please stay tuned for additional information and the text message when it comes.
PARENT ROSARY

THURSDAY, Dec. 12th, 8:15am
SFX CHAPEL (located next to Joyce Hall in the school)

Join us in serving the SFX Community with our prayers.  This week, we will specifically be praying for the 1st grade class. As always, bring your special intentions! As always, bring your specific special intentions.

Questions: contact Katie Kanzer k.f.kanzer@gmail.com or Karen Trayser karentrayser@yahoo.com.
SFX 5th/6th Girls Basketball Evaluations

Mark your calendars:

TONIGHT December 11th
5th grade 5:00-6:00pm
6th grade 6:00-7:00pm

Registered athletes are expected to attend evaluations. If a student is unable to attend evaluations due to injury or other significant event please contact Tammy Bauer sfxad@sfxlg.org

Team numbers are dependent on registration numbers, so in fairness to and in consideration of the other athletes, if your daughter is no longer planning to play SFX girls basketball please let Athletic Director, Tammy Bauer know as soon as possible.
Carol & Light Service

The Carol & Light service will take place

Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm in the Church.

On behalf of the Music Department at St. Francis Xavier School, I would like to invite you to our annual Carol & Light Service to be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Church. This beautiful Advent prayer service features seasonal readings, prayers, hymns, and concert style songs presented by the students in grades 2, 4 and 6. It will last approximately 50 minutes.

The children have been working hard to prepare this wonderful program. I hope you will make the Carol & Light Service a part of your family’s preparation for the coming of Christ. If you have any questions please contact me by phone at 352-2175 or via email at dbryks@sfxlg,org. Sincerely, Mrs. Diane Bryks
Christmas Eve Entrance Candle Procession

Click HERE for permission form for children to participate in the entrance candle procession for the 3:00 and 5:00 Mass on Christmas Eve. The number of participants for each Mss will be limited to the first 50 who respond. Attendance at the practice on Thursday, December 19 is expected. More details on the attached permission form.

Final Shop SFX order before the holidays! 

It’s December! And there’s less time to shop this year! 
Make shopping easier this year by buying gift cards through Shop SFX!  
Give as gifts or use gift cards yourself all while earning tuition credits! 

For a limited time, a handful of your favorite brands are offering $5 and $10 gift cards. They’re perfect as holiday gifts for kids, teachers, mail carriers, and more people who deserve a special treat. These gift cards will be available through December 23, only while supplies last—shop now.

Not sure how to order through Shop SFX, we’re here to walk you through the process. This week we sent home a paper order form to all oldest/only students. Simply fill out the order form and send the form (with payment) back to the office. Or, place your order online.  

Most families really find it easy once they get started! Email us with any questions or register today.  
HOW TO ENROLL:

1) Go to www.ShopwithScrip.com and click on Join a Program.

2) Enter our enrollment code: 5471CCD65575L

3) Enter a user name, password, and your account information. Fill in the validation, click Register, and you can start earning money for SFX!

Questions? ShopForSFX@sfxlg.org

A special thanks to all of the families that already support Shop SFX!

Note: second and third trimester Grade level Parish Masses will be added in January.

Carol & Light
12/12 7:00 pm

Christmas Band Concert
12/17 7:00 pm

December 20th
Christmas Break begins with NOON Dismissal

Jan 6th Classes Resume

Buona Beef Fundraiser
1/14/20 10:30am-10pm


CHECK HERE EVERY WEEK - MORE TO COME!


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.
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. 
Shop For SFX

Y our family has the option of getting 40% of the profit back as a tuition credit, or you can choose to send your credit to another family or return it to the school.
 
HOW TO ENROLL:
 
1)     www.ShopwithScrip.com   and click on Join a Program.
2)     Enter our enrollment code: 5471CCD65575L
3)    Enter a user name, password, and your account information. Fill in the validation, click Register, and you can start earning money for SFX!



 
Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at:
smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2171005 , AmazonSmile donates to St Francis Xavier Parish & School?
Use SFX ID # 70032987
at Office Max - program is valid all year long!