APRIL 21, 2021
Class of '21 Throwback Thursday Pt. 1 - 4/14/21

Check your Facebook and Instagram after school on Thursdays for a new walk down "memory lane" that you can share with your family and friends!
EARTH DAY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY! RECYCLING EVENT

Party for Our Planet at BROOKFIELD ZOO! 

If you've been storing items in your basement and garage waiting for the perfect time, and most Earth-friendly way to dispose of them, you can recycle them at Brookfield Zoo!

Brookfield Zoo will be collecting electronics, textiles, and used books (list of acceptable and unacceptable items in attachment).

Location: Brookfield Zoo North Parking Lot
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


While this ties into the Preschool and Kindergarten service theme (Care for God's Creation), all grades and families are encouraged to join in the Party for Our Planet!
Come join our FSA Board!

Here are our openings:
Vice President
Secretary

The Family & School Association (FSA) is the SFX parent organization whose goal is to help advance the Catholic education of our children and to promote the spirit of St. Francis Xavier School by providing a supportive link between families and SFX school. The FSA achieves this goal by sponsoring educational and recreational events for school families.

Interested? Questions? Please reach out to Katie Adams katiesargent9@gmail.com
SFX Parent Rosary

DATE: Thursday, 4/22
TIME: 8:20am

JOIN US IN-PERSON & SOCIALLY DISTANCED:

PLACE: Mary Garden on the Spring Ave side of the church (inclement weather? We will gather in the church.)

If you know in advance that you will be joining us, please register on the parish website for: "Rosary--Thursday."

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044daaa72ea2f94-community1 If your schedule changes, or the morning routine goes smoother than expected, or you realize it's Thursday, or you just forget to register? No problem! Join us! We'll mark your info when you arrive. (required by Archdiocese for contact tracing, if necessary)

JOIN US VIRTUALLY: If you are interested in praying together virtually, click on the zoom link:

Questions? Contact Katie Kanzer at k.f.kanzer@gmail.com
Dear Parents,

Full and part-time registration for BASE, the on-site Before and After School Program at St.
Francis Xavier School, will begin on Monday, April 26th, 9:00 am at the Park District of La
Grange building. 536 East Ave, La Grange.

The registration packet can be found on our BASE website, www.pdlg-base.org. All paperwork
must be complete when arriving to register. Registration fee is $35.00 per child. Please have checks made out to the Park District of LaGrange at registration.

When registering, a line will form outside of the building. There will be a dry erase board with
information and where to line up outside of the Park District. We will call families in to register
as capacity allows.

Email with questions: leannahartung@pdlg.org or 708-588-2233

Sincerely,

Leanna Hartung
Superintendent
Before and After School Programming
Park District of La Grange
Will you win $15,000 next week ??

The drawing is coming up on April 30th. $50 for one chance, $200 for 5 chances.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the raffle so far as proceeds go towards the general operation and maintaining of our parish school. SFXRAFFLE.COM
Thank you for the many parents who have used Click & Clap again this year to let an individual Teacher, Staff Member or Administrative Team Member know that they are appreciated! Your words of encouragement mean so much!


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 your child or on your family in a special way. Click & Claps are shared with the named faculty or staff member by Mrs. Garcia.
Shop for SFX !
a SCRIP Fundraising Program

Place your order today at www.ShopwithScrip.com or on the RaiseRight App

Questions? Email us at ShopforSFX@sfxlg.org
Support SFX on Amazon Smile!


Bookmark the link! Your purchases can make a difference! Here's a suggestion to help SFX TWICE as much!
(EASY AS 1-2-3)...

1). PURCHASE AMAZON GIFT CARDS from SHOP4SFX
3) LOAD THE GIFT CARDS onto your AMAZON ACCOUNT

Whenever the mood strikes you to shop, you'll be ready!
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to SFX!
SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday 4/27

Noodles & Company
Registration is now open for the SFX Catholic Women's Club Spring event 🌺 on Saturday, May 8th, Ladies' Day Out! Here is the link to register: https://sfxspringevent.org 🌷🌷🌷
Tuesday 4/27
Noodles & Company
Restaurant Fundraiser

Thursday 4/29
Taco Tuesday
Order Deadline

Friday 4/30
NO-GIVEBACK GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE DRAWING

Tuesday 5/4
Taco Tuesday Pickup

Wednesday 5/19
Panera Restaurant Fundraiser

Wednesday 5/26
Last Day for 8th Grade

Tuesday 6/1
8th Grade Graduation

Friday 6/4
Last Day PS through 7th
The following is shared community news. Content shared is informational and does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement by SFX School or Parish. 
CAMP LeaderShop for Rising 1st thru 8th Graders

June 21 - Aug 6
Mon-Fri. 11 am - 3 pm

This year and our curriculum will include sports, reading, art, math, science, volunteering, team building and much more!  
Fenwick Summer Camps
June 14 - July 29th
Trinity Summer Experiences

Trinity is offering a variety of camps and workshops for girls entering grades kindergarten through 8th grade. 
www.trinityhs.org/awesomesummer for more information and to register.
Every child deserves the chance to succeed. This scholarship program makes K–12 private schools an option for thousands of kids & provide children and their families with opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available. Scholarships are based on financial need.
Please follow this link for additional information: https://empowerillinois.org/

Application Reminders
The application is a two-part process
• Part one is a brief reservation form which will timestamp applications
• Part one of the application is available at: https://reservation21.empowerexchange.org/
•. Families will be notified when they may complete part two which is accessed here: EmpowerXChange portal https://app.empowerillinois.org/sign-in
• Families are encouraged to submit their application ASAP
•. Families who intend to complete the FACTS Mgmt. Tuition Assistance application are also encouraged to complete the Empower Illinois application.
How to get Tax Return Tuition Credit info from FACTS:

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 PreSchool, the Child and Dependent Care Expenses form for your Federal tax return.