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A BIG FALCON WELCOME
to the Hejna family who became part of our SFX School Family this week! We're glad you're here at St. Francis Xavier!
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Run for your Life" refugee simulation
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On Monday, March 4, Exodus World Service participated with our 7th & 8th graders in a "Run for your Life" refugee simulation as part of their Human & Civil Rights and Social Justice service curriculum. The purpose was to bring awareness of the refugee journey to our middle school. It was an interactive, hands-on simulation that engaged groups physically and emotionally in a refugee experience. The simulation included boats, tents and border patrol experiences. Parents and parishioners acted as chaperones, smugglers, harbor guards and border guards. The Exodus World Service simulation helps people understand phenomena which are complex and far removed from their everyday lives. It allows participants to experience emotions in a very personal and enduring manner but on a smaller scale than real life.
Thank you Mary Freeman, SFX
Dir. of Outreach for bringing this valuable program to SFX. Mrs. Freeman would like to
thank all involved for all your support to bring the Run For Your Life Refugee Journey to St. Francis Xavier. Approximately 250 people experienced the simulation throughout the Parish. Many thanks to our volunteers:
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1st & 7th Grade Buddies
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday by reading together!
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Pre-School & PreK End of the Year
Warm thoughts! As many of you know, the emergency school closings this school year have added a day to the academic calendar for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students. Traditionally, the class picnic day marks the last day of Preschool and Pre-K attendance. Given that 3's and 4's are not held by the State of Illinois or Archdiocese of Chicago to the same requirements for attendance, the end of the school year for PS3 and PK4 will NOT change in light of the snow day.
The school year will conclude for your PS or PK child at his or her class picnic, scheduled this year for Thursday, June 6th.
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We love blending technology into the curriculum! The 4th grade watched a live chat with the author of How to Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell, and they were able to ask questions! A virtual selfie! How cool!
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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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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). Note: Parents there is NO parking allowed on Waiola in front of the school.
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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Original Works preview magnets will be sent home on Friday, March 15th!!! Please remember not to mix up the order forms. The order form that arrives with the preview magnet has a specific number that correlates to each child's artwork. Orders and or magnets will be due back
no later than Friday, March 22nd
! Any questions, please email
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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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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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Wednesday 3/20/19 Corner Bakery Fundraiser
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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K-8 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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