May 13, 2020
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SFX Sports Day
SFX Family Day - Mother's Day Edition
Dear SFX Families,

As the year winds down, we are going to begin collecting school library books. I realize that in the craziness of the last few weeks, some of the books may have been misplaced, or left in desks and lockers before we departed in March. NO WORRIES!! This is a preliminary collection and there's plenty of time to get books back.

Here are some guidelines that we've worked out:

  • Books can be returned on May 14, 15, 21 & 22 between the hours of 8-noon. Additionally, they can be returned on a TBD date when students return other supplies (Chrome books, etc.).  

  • There will be a bin left inside the first set of doors on the South entrance of the school (parking lot playground doors) where books can be left.

  • No need to mark the books with your child's name, as it will be taken off of their account once I scan the book back in.

If you are unsure of whether or not your child has books out or what the titles are, please email me at kfilbin@sfxlg.org and I'll be happy to give you that information. Again, please don't tear your house apart looking for your library books -- they always turn up sooner or later and can certainly be returned in the fall! I miss your students so much and hope they are finding ways to keep reading. Summer book recommendations will be emailed to families before the end of the school year.

READ ALONG WITH MRS. FILBIN!

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Escape with me to the mountains of Africa as we read
LAST CALL! Don't forget to pick up your Original Works picture today, Thursday, or Friday from 9am-7pm. Pictures can be picked up at Liz Musker's house - 311 S Waiola in LaGrange. Artwork can be found in the bin arranged by grade and homeroom. Instructions for ordering products are attached. Please direct any questions to Liz Musker or Emily Siffermann.


Please direct any questions to either Liz Musker or Emily Siffermann.
SUPPORTING SFX FAMILY SMALL BUSINESSES & INDEPENDENTS

Are you a SFX family and small business owner? Would you like to let the SFX community know about your services or products?

Over the next few weeks in the SFX Parent Newsletter we will share a link to your business/services/product offerings. Let us help you get the word out on how you have modified your business due to the pandemic.

Do you now have curbside pick-up? Contact-free delivery? Has your company temporarily transitioned from in-person to video conferencing services?  Have you changed or added to your product offerings?


Together we are #sfxFalconStrong. Questions? Contact mtassi@sfxlg.org
Please click on the links below to support and promote the following SFX families in their independent & small businesses:

Kelly Brennan: Broker - @properties - Helping people buy and sell homes. I am offering Facebook live showings and virtual open houses. We wear masks, gloves and booties while showing condos and homes. I try to make every showing as safe as possible.

Grace Burke: Burke & Reilly Real Estate - We are still showing homes for clients selling and looking. Video home tours/ face time home tours as well as in person tours with proper PPP are still going strong.

Jaclyn Farley: Color Street Nails: For The Love of Manis - Nail strips that are 100% nail polish. They can be removed with nail polish remover and are easy to put on! Delivered right to your house!

Carrie Johnson:  Gemini Gymnastics Academy - Gymnastics & ninja classes for children. We are currently offering virtual classes that can be done anytime that suits your schedule! 

Stephen and Jenny Palmer: Palmer Place - Local restaurant. Family friendly menu with choices for all. Curbside pick-up or delivery.
FSA is collecting contributions for the annual TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION FUND.

This is a great way to thank our wonderful TEACHERS and all the AMAZING PEOPLE who work behind the scenes all year. Every single staff member has gone above and beyond to make SFX an amazing, loving, safe and nurturing school.

If you wish to take part in this unique show of APPRECIATION, please contribute online by this Friday, May 15: www.givecentral.org/location/218/category/147/event/18192

Thank you for your consideration and THANK YOU to the families who have already sent in a contribution. Your generosity is very much appreciated!

Family & School Association Board
SFX FAMILY VIRTUAL ROSARY TONIGHT

Right after you finish dinner from Aurelio's Pizza (minimal kitchen clean-up!), join us for....SFX PARENT ROSARY from your comfy chair, porch, bed...

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 @ 8:00

TONIGHT! 5/13, SFX Fundraiser at Aurelio's in La Grange!

Call (708) 579-0900 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Pickup or Delivery; cash, charge and/or contact free delivery (let the phone operator know). It is important to make sure to mention SFX fundraiser at time of order!

We're grateful for their generous support of SFX as they will be donating 20% of all sales to our school. Let's try and support them again this week! Aurelio's is extremely grateful for all the support to small businesses at this time.
2020-2021 VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer opportunities for the 2020-2021 school year will be sent out soon. There will be many opportunities to align with your time and talents! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Prudence Hopkins pru73@yahoo.com
2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Parents please CLICK HERE to download the 2020 - 2021 St. Francis Xavier School Calendar and beginning of the year information!
IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION

Tax Credit Statement-Educational Expenses
If you made tuition payments to us in the first 6 months of 2019 you should have received a statement from Jane Bandyk that detailed all of your payments from January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019. For the 2 nd half of 2019, you will need to log into your FACTS account.
Step 1: Sign in at https://online.factsmgt.com
Step 2: Select 'View Details'
Step 3: Select 'View Payment Summary' (Page will open in another window or tab)
Step 4: Select the year & then 'Print'
These statements can be used to fill out the Illinois Receipt for Qualified Education Expenses for your Illinois tax return and/or, in the case of Pre-School, the Child and Dependent Care Expenses form for your Federal tax return.

FACTS Billing for 2020-2021 Re-Registered and Newly Registered Students
Your FACTS account is now billing $75.00 per re-registered student currently in grades PS3-7 th. That charge will show the re-registered students name. If you have registered a child who will be new to St. Francis next year the charge will show the name of the lead parent on your account. New student’s names for the 2020-2021 school year can’t be uploaded to FACTS yet.

FACTS 2020-2021 Tuition Assistance
Applications for tuition assistance must be made through the FACTS Management System. The site will open for applications February 1 st. Please CLICK HERE to see the attached letter explaining the application process and required documents. We ask that all applications be completed by June 1, 2020. Parents will be notified of tuition assistance awards prior to the July/August billing of 2020-2021 tuition.
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SFX Super Hero Gala Auction

April 17, 2021


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. 
Use SFX ID # 70032987
at Office Max - program is valid all year long!