Starshine 2019 Talent Show was really the "The Greatest Show" !!
We have so many talented students at SFX and it was great to see some of them showcase their talents! We would first like to thank the many stars of the Talent Show - those students who put their talents on stage. There would be no talent show if students did not decide they want to share a talent with our community!
Starshine 2019 would not have been possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers. We offer sincere appreciation and thanks to our event organizers, and the support and help of the following volunteers.
Take a Bow !!
TALENT & PERFORMANCES
STAR WARS Patrick Rhatigan, Thomas Strama (5th) MILLION REASONS Sophia Weismantel (7th) PURPLE PEOPLE EATERS Mary Connors, Christina Connors, Alice Doyle, Shannon Carroll, Bridget Kanzer, Abby Fijal, Olivia Pold, Cristina Strama (1st & 2nd) DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ Nora Havenaar, Ellie Fekrat, Neeve Olson (7th & 8th) 7 YEARS OLD Nancy Labrador, Abbey Quinn (3rd and 8th) I’M STILL STANDING Taylor Dudek (8th) IN MY DREAMS Moira Finucane (8th) SHAKE IT OFF Addison Brune, Camille Dekoj, Neala Hubert (3rd) AMERICA’S GOT TALENT Casey Brune, Paxton Cutler, Tess Holmes, Ava Kopczynski, Lauren Leader, Grace Liston, Tess McElligott, Fiona Sullivan (5th) SUMMER CAMP DROP OUT Avarie Bernstein (8th) SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Nora Havenaar (8th) HARRY POTTER GOES TO STARBUCKS Charlie Fitzpatrick, Henry Fitzpatrick, Christian Orlando, Tyler Skrypek (2nd and 4th) HOW FAR I’LL GO Audrey McCarty (5th) THE INTERVIEW Allie O’Halloran, Emma Martin, Clare McCormick, Katie Quinlan (4th) WE’RE GOING TO BE FRIENDS Eddie Holmes, Clare Olson (3rd)
COUNT ON ME Frannie Hamilton, Alyssa Strayer (3rd) SNOW Ashley Davis (7th) A MILLION DREAMS Maddy Justak (3rd) LENA ORLANDO AND HER PIANO Lena Orlando (3rd) BACON! Taylor Carroll, Reagan Veeser (3rd & 4th) HALLELUJAH Sarah Owen (6th) GENERATION SHOWDOWN Mike Becker, Owen Carroll, William Cormier, Jamie Furlong, Tommy Hubert, Drew Hyland, Joey Newcomb, Joey Quinn, Michael Ramaglia, Danny Wright (5th) CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY Abby Grech (6th) A GIRL WITH HER GUITAR Abbey Quinn (8th) GIRLS LIKE US! Francesca Casamassimo, Elizabeth Mackenzie, Charlotte Maltman, Emma Murphy, Kaitlyn Sullivan (2nd) STARBUCKS SINGERS Chloe Cortese, Audrey Leahy (2nd) CARPOOL KARAOKE Lily Kopczynski, Jane Merchant, Julia Merchant, Molly O’Brien, Erin Owen, Olivia Pora (4th) MY FAVORITE THINGS Lola Chilson (5th) THIS IS MY FIGHT SONG Chelsea Dudek, Jordynn Janiszewski, Grace Mogensen (2nd) SPANISH CABALLERO Ben Crandall (2nd) FINALE All cast
COORDINATORS
Katy Newcomb Director
Heidi Quinn Director
Mary Hoffman Staff Liason
Molly McElligott Student Director & Music Coordinator
Abbey Quinn Finale Director
Lynn Benz Stage & Crew Manager
Sandra Manske Stage & Sound Manager
Charlie Brewick & Dave Sherman Technical Director
Paul Cicciarelli Sound Master
Katie Layden, Maureen Overman & Grace Overman Lights
Kim Leader Photography
Colleen Olson Photography & Programs
Bridget Weber Programs
Angie Fekrat DVD Sales
Mary Cormier & Cari Ramaglia Decorations
Keli Dudek Ticket Sales
Kathy Holmes & Marie Sullivan Cast Party
STUDENT CREW
Grace Brennan, Katie Buckley, Nora Collins, Maddie Farnan, Drew Grech, Nicole Grimes, Tessa Grimes, Erin Hayes, Abby Justak, Lilly Kent, Helen Labrador, Frances Moroney, Colleen Mulcahy, Tommy Newcomb, Katie Layden & Kitty Sandt
Mary Freeman, the Parish Director of Outreach/Food Pantry would sincerely like to THANK
the 4th graders and their families for organizing a collection for the food pantry as part of the Talent Show, and also to all of you who made generous donations at the show to the 4th grade food pantry drive!. The Parish is grateful for the generosity of everyone who donated a food item to support the families who visit our food pantry each week!
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Mrs. Filbin recently spent lunch periods with these FABULOUS 4th and 5th graders discussing
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street.
Set in Harlem, this book is about a lively group of 5 siblings who devise a plan to stay in their beloved brownstone as they uncover the mystery surrounding their grumpy landlord, Mr. Beiderman. The book has two sequels and was just optioned by Amy Poehler for a movie….stay tuned!
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Student council will be collection a $1 or more donation starting February 25th through March 14th. Our school supports team Dominic! Do It For Dominic! Dominic attended Ogden school in LaGrange. His family shares his story with student council every year! The big event is on March 15th at the Max. The students that bring in a donation will have a green dress down day on March 15th!
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Two More Days...
Current students cannot be guaranteed enrollment if we have not received your registration forms.
With the exciting move of Early Childhood classes back "Under One Roof", space will be limited and
we will not be opening any additional classrooms
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If you have any questions, please contact School Secretary, Mrs. Peggy Evans (708) 352-2175 or pevans@sfxlg.org .
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Mark Your Calendars!
Your kids and the scary world of Social Media
The SFX Positive School Committee is hosting
A Free Parent Workshop
with Project Connect Us
by Amy Wiginton, Founder & Mom
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What:
Project Connect Us is an education initiative that strives to teach Parents & Caregivers valuable ways to talk and listen to their kids when it comes to the tough and scary topics like Social Media and screens.
When:
Thursday, February 28th at 6:30pm
Where:
SFX in
Unity Hall
Who:
Parents, Caregivers and any other Adults who are concerned about the effects of Social Media and our kids.
Come and bring a friend!
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A note about 7:45 am Mass during Lent
As in past years, if students attend 7:45 am Mass with their parents during Lent, they will
not
be marked tardy. Students should check in with the front desk after Mass.
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YOU ARE INVITED!
WHAT
: St. Francis Xavier Parent Rosary
WHO
: Parents of SFX students. Bring younger children~ they are most welcome!!
WHEN
: Thursday mornings @ 8:10am. Starting this Lent, Thursday March 7th. Sign the “Visitor’s Sheet” in the Main Office. Gather in Chapel between 8:00 and 8:10 after student drop-off.
If you would like to join the Parents' Rosary and have students to drop off at the East Campus, you may drop them off at 7:55am on Thursday mornings; please ring the doorbell and there will be teacher supervision until usual arrival time for the PS & K classes.
WHERE
: SFX School Chapel (right off Joyce Hall).
WHY
: As part of our Lenten practices, we will be praying for our children, students, families, for the staff of SFX, and any other special intentions we bring.
Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding feast of Cana, at the encouragement of His mother. Mary told the gathered guests, “Do whatever He tells you.” From the cross, Jesus gave us His mother as our spiritual mother by saying, “Behold your mother.” Together, let’s honor both requests!
Questions? Contact Karen Trayser @ karentrayser@yahoo.com or Katie Kanzer @ k.f.kanzer@gmail.com
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Attention SFX Boys Volleyball players
Evaluations will be held on
Thursday, March 7th in the SFX gym
3:30-4:30 5th grade
4:30-5:30 8th grade
5:30-6:30 7th grade
All registered athletes are expected to attend. If you are unable to attend due to an injury or significant event, please contact SFX Boys Volleyball coordinator Katie Stritch mstritch@att.net
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Area-wide Adult Confirmation Preparation St. Francis Xavier Church
Monday nights, for 7 sessions between Feb. 25 and May 9, 2019
St. Francis Xavier Church in La Grange will be hosting an area-wide Confirmation program for any Adult Catholics who have received Holy Communion, but for whatever reason, did not receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. All Adults (18 and older) are most welcome.
Sessions will be held on Monday nights, Feb. 25, March 4, March 18, March 25, April 1, & April 8, in Unity Hall (signs will be posted).
Sessions will go from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, with the exception of April 8, when we will gather at 6:45 pm, to attend the Parish Reconciliation Service. The celebration of Confirmation will take place at St. Francis Xavier Church within Confirmation for the parish Teens, on Thursday, May 9 at 7 pm.
Registration is necessary. Details and the registration form can be found on the parish website: www.sfxlg.org (and click Parish, then Sacramental Preparation, then Confirmation), or contact Kate DeVries at kdevries@sfxlg.org or 708-352-0168.
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You will be seeing some new faces in the front office! Welcome to our new School Receptionists Jeanne Grimes and Kelly Hartford! When you are in the building, please stop by and introduce yourselves!
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If you are interested in obtaining a receipt/tax letter
related to your 2018 Auction donation, please contact
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Looking for a unique way to give back to SFX?
Join the School Advisory Board!
Final applications due March 31, 2019
Interested in giving back to the children of SFX? The SFX School Advisory Board is accepting applications for a three-year term on the Board. Wonder what the main functions of the School Advisory Board are? Below is a listing of the School Advisory Board primary responsibilities:
The SFX School Advisory Board is comprised of SFX school parents and/or parishioners who meet with the Principal and Pastor regularly to:
- Develop, formulate, and adopt policies which govern the operation of the School
- Review and advise on the annual budget and determine sources of funding for the School.
- Provide counsel and advise on the operation of the School
- Participate in the school's development, student recruitment efforts, and long-range plans
- Assist in achieving the goals and objectives of the St. Francis Xavier Elementary School Three-Year Strategic Plan
- Promote the School and support the School's public relations and marketing efforts
Curious? Want to know more about how the application process works? Below are some common questions people have about becoming a board member.
Common Questions:
- Do you have to have experience on a board or had a job in education? NO, you do not have to have prior experience on a school board or experience in education to apply.
- How much time is this commitment? We meet once per month plus 1-2 supplementary meetings each month. Plan for approximately about 6-10 hours per month.
- Do you have to have a child at the school to apply? NO, we encourage parent (guardian) of a Religious Education student, young adult parishioners and alumna/us of SFX. Candidates need not be parents.
- How does the application/selection process work? There is a one page application, 1-2 face-to-face meetings with the members of the Board and then the Board votes on the slate of applicants.
- I’m considering applying but I am still uncertain. What if I want to know more before I apply? You can talk to the School Board President, Katie Mulcahy, or the chair of the School Board selection committee, Matt Duffy, before you formally submit your name to the process.
***** FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE 3/31/2019 *****
To receive an application, for more information regarding the application process and timing, please contact School Board member Matt Duffy at m.duffy@nonnis.com, 708-280-1995. The application and more detailed information about the Board can be found on the St. Francis Xavier School Website http://school.sfxlg.org/parents/school-board/. Please remember that all submissions for candidacy are valued and will be reviewed. We look forward to receiving your application!
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School Advisory Board Committee Descriptions
Catholic Identity Committee
The purpose of the Catholic Identity Committee is to work with the Principal to ensure that school programs and policies reflect the mission of the school: to provide students with academic excellence centered in the Catholic values of prayer, learning and service.
Strategic Planning Committee
The mission of the Strategic Planning Committee is to ensure that the goals and objectives set by the school Strategic Plan initiative are developed and revised as necessary and are met on a timely basis. This committee also looks to the future to anticipate what needs may arise and sets a clear plan and vision on how to meet those needs.
Finance Committee
The mission of the Finance Committee is to assist in the development of the annual budget for review by the full Board and assist in long-range financial planning for the school.
Development Committee
The mission of the Development Committee is to ensure the future of the school by encouraging diverse, long-term sources of school funding. The committee, in collaboration with the administration, develops relationships with alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, parishioners, and friends of the school. The committee also seeks funding through other sources, including grant writing, need-based student scholarship tuition assistance, and enrichment programs and activities. Additionally, the committee collaborates with the Board Finance Committee and parish Finance Council for planned giving and capital campaign initiatives.
Marketing/Communications Committee
The mission of the Marketing/ Communications Committee is to assist the school administration in sustaining and increasing enrollment at St. Francis Xavier Parish School. Through marketing, PR and internal communications initiatives, the committee strives to increase awareness and provide information for current families, new families, prospective families, and parishioners. This includes the school’s offerings, daily happenings, and strategic plans. In collaboration with the Development Committee, alumni are also a target audience.
Ad Hoc Committees
The Board chairperson may form ad hoc committees to meet a specific objective at a given time. Ad hoc committee members are selected because they are knowledgeable, service-oriented and possess expertise needed by the Board
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Thursday 2/28/19
6:30 pm
Project Connect
Social Media for SFX Parents
Unity Hall
Aurelios Pizza
Fundraiser 4/11/19
Easter Break
Class will dismiss on Friday April 12th at 3:15pm
Class will resume on THURS. April 25th
Chipotle Fundraiser
5/21/19
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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.
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Traffic Safety Procedure
Please do not drop your students off until 7:50am when supervision begins. It is also important that everyone respects each other and follows our traffic pattern.
Whether students are being dropped off on Waiola or by the Rectory, they should leave the car on the side closest to the school. It is important that parents remain in the car and children are ready to get out of the car quickly. When dropping students off, pull as far forward as possible on Waiola or in the Rectory parking lot so that many students can exit their cars at the same time.
In the Rectory lot children should be dropped off in the line and not along the Rectory sidewalk.
On Waiola students should be dropped off along the curb in front of the school only, not on the snow hills, the grass or from the middle lane. That is unsafe when traffic starts moving. It is also important that everyone cooperates and lets a car in when they are trying to pull away from the curb. If everyone lets one or two cars in, traffic flow will be much quicker. It gets a little congested when the traffic light on Ogden is red, but traffic will flow when it turns green. Everyone must turn left on Ogden. Waiola is one way during arrival and dismissal.
U-turns in our neighbors’ driveways are not allowed.
After school parents need to designate a spot, parents should not leave their cars if on Waiola, between Bell and Ogden. Parents should never double-park to pick up students.
Safety is our # 1 priority and everyone must respect the rules and have patience.
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Online Athletic Calendar
Come to the Games!
See home & away for all sports in a single location through this link:
For information on the run download the app for your phone from the AppStore!
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Upcoming Events at Nazareth Academy
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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 family in a special way.
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Use SFX ID # 70032987
at Office Max - program is valid all year long!
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Question
: I buy almost everything for our home and at work through Amazon/Amazon Prime all year long. How can I be sure that St. Francis Xavier Parish is receiving a donation from Amazon from my purchases?
Answer
: The regular Amazon site does not donate.
Do all your regular Amazon shopping at AmazonSMILE with St. Francis Xavier Parish selected as your chosen charity.
AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to St. Francis Xavier Parish!
The easiest way is to BOOKMARK and always SHOP using this link!
Bookmark the link! Your purchases can make a difference!
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Girls are growing taller. It's time to check skirt length!
Boys, it's time to check hair length & put your belt on!
Teachers are enforcing the Dress Code!
The SFX Dress Code can be found starting on page 24 in the Parent/Student Handbook!
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Looking for Yearbook Photos!
TreeRing Links:
If you use the links below, you'll need to use your TreeRing sign-on used to order yearbooks.
7th and 8th Grade Social:
Cheerleading (7th Grade):
Boys Basketball (all grades):
Girls Volleyball (6th, 7th, 8th):
Boy/Girl Scouts
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Girls Basketball (7th):
Fortnightly:
Alternatively, you can upload to our google drive:
Thank you for taking the time to share your pictures which MAKE our yearbook.
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