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SFX Kindergarteners did an incredible job of addressing the school community during morning announcements today!
They spoke confidently on the Virtue of the Month, "Cheerfulness", and led the entire school in prayer.
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Masks are optional as of February 14, 2022. All other mitigation protocols remain in place. We will continue to practice social distancing to the best of our ability. |
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If your child is ill for less than 24 hours, the student may return to school the following day.
If symptoms persist 24 hours or longer, the student may return to school if symptoms are resolved and they have one of the following:
> a negative Covid 19 PCR or Rapid Test (at-home tests are not accepted)
> an alternative diagnosis from their doctor
> quarantine for 5 days from symptom onset; return to school on day 6; masks must be worn days 6 - 10
Positive Covid 19 Case
> report positive case(s) to the school office
> positive cases and *unvaccinated siblings and unvaccinated students determined to be close classroom contacts will be quarantined for 5 full days
> asymptomatic students may return on Day 6. Masks must be worn Day 6 through Day 10. Alternatively, the student may return on Day 11
> students returning from a positive Covid 19 result may not participate in extracurricular activities Day 6 through Day 10
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CLOSE CONTACT & SIBLING EXPOSURE |
*Unvaccinated siblings or unvaccinated students determined to be close classroom exposures, of a positive Covid 19 case must quarantine for 5 days from the last date of exposure to positive case.
Asymptomatic students may return on Day 6. Masks must be worn on days 6-10.
To participate in extracurricular activities, a close exposure must have a negative test taken on Day 5 or after.
Masks must still be worn Day 6 through Day 10. Alternatively, the student may return on Day 11.
Fully Vaccinated siblings or students determined to be close classroom exposures with no symptoms, do not have to quarantine after exposure.
Tests are recommended for any exposure to a Covid Positive person on Day 5 or after.
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A reminder that SFX and the Archdiocese of Chicago follow the City of Chicago travel guidance. CLICK HERE for the City of Chicago's Covid 19 Travel Advisory.
We continue to follow the City of Chicago's classification of "orange" states, maintaining our travel quarantine requirements for non-vaccinated individuals.
Domestic Travel to an "Orange" State
> Fully Vaccinated students/teachers/staff do not need post-travel Covid 19 testing or self-quarantine as long as they are not symptomatic and provide proof of vaccination.
> Unvaccinated students, teachers, & staff must quarantine for 5 days OR provide proof of a negative test, taken after travel and as close to the start of school as practical, but no earlier than 72 hours prior to returning home. Persons must quarantine until a negative test is received. If the test result is negative, no further quarantine is required.
International Travel
> The CDC currently requires a negative Covid 19 test or proof of recovery to board a plane to the US. Because of this requirement, no quarantine is required upon arrival regardless of vaccination status.
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Spanish class is part of our Integrated Arts curriculum beginning in 1st grade. |
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Listen as third graders pray the Hail Mary in Spanish, just as they did for the entire school community last week during all-school morning prayers. |
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5Essentials Archdiocesan Parent Survey |
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Please follow the link below to access the 5Essentials Archdiocesan parent survey.
If you have any questions, please call 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874. Thank you in advance for your participation.
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Looking for a unique way to give back to SFX?
Join the School Advisory Board!
Final applications due March 31, 2022
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Come join our FSA Board!
Here are our openings:
’22-’23 Vice President/’23-’24 President
Treasurer
New Family & Social Chair
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. Board members serve a 2-year term, positions begin Summer 2022 and conclude Summer 2024.
Interested? Questions? Please reach out to Emily Bersnak, 2021-2022 FSA President, at editommaso@gmail.com
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Thank you to SFX Virtual Book Fair Chairs:
Julie Schaff and Rachel Malone! Also, we are grateful to LRC's Mrs. Filbin for bringing us the 2022 SFX Reading Olympics!
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THANK YOU FROM THE SFX FOOD PANTRY
A HEARTFELT thanks to everyone who donated items for the SFX Food Pantry! The collection was AMAZING and provided a wonderful assortment of needed items. We felt the love of our school community! We are so BLESSED by the Day School's ongoing support for our food pantry ministry.
You pray for the hungry, then you feed them. That's how prayer works. Pope Francis
L-R: Laura Duelm, Katie McCarthy & Margie Hull, food pantry volunteers who are current and former day school parents
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PARENT ROSARY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022 8:20am in Church
Each week, we pray for the SFX students, families, faculty and staff.
Questions: contact Katie Kanzer k.f.kanzer@gmail.com
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SFX Auction 2022: Back to the 90s
Save the date: April 30, 2022
Who’s Invited: SFX School and Parish adults
Where: Outdoors under the big white tent at the St. Francis Xavier School Parking Lot
Watch your inbox for the February Auction Newsletter coming later this week! It’s filled with details on what to expect and a fun flashback – looking back at College Game Day - Auction 2018.
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Registration Due Date Tuesday March 1st.
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At this time we are looking for the following pictures: |
Band
Fortnightly
5th through 8th Boys Basketball
5th/6th Girls Basketball
7th/8th Girls Volleyball
Academic/Math Team
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
7th & 8th Grade Social
8th Graders only: Baby pictures
8th Graders only: "Retro" SFX pictures
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Thanks Falcon Parents! Your SFX 2021-2022 Yearbook Chairs, Katy Newcomb, Kim Leader and Carla Strama
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TONIGHT!!
St. Francis Xavier School Restaurant Fundraising Night with MAK's House
Wednesday, February 23rd 4:00 – 8:00pm
Order from MAK's House anytime between 4 - 8pm on Wednesday, February 23rd and MAK's will generously donate 25% of all pre-tax/tip sales to St. Francis Xavier School! The fundraiser is valid for dine-in and carry out. Orders can be placed in-person, by phone or via their website (Toast) - just be sure to tell them that your order is for the SFX/St. Francis Xavier fundraiser. If you order online, please note that you will have to tell them to count your order towards the fundraiser when you pick up.
Take a night off from cooking and enjoy their burgers, chicken sandwiches, melts and wings! MAK's is located at 46 South La Grange Road, by phone at 708-469-7264; and online at https://www.makshouse.com or check out their Instagram @maksburgerburger. Thank you for supporting our local businesses and for supporting our school! |
SHOP FOR SFX - A SCRIP PROGRAM |
Bookmark the link! Your purchases can make a difference!
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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!
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Wednesday 2/23
4pm - 8pm
MAK's House
Restaurant Fundraiser
Winter Band Concert
@ St. Cletus
7:00 pm
Friday 2/25
End of the Trimester
Saturday 2/26
2pm & 7pm
SFX Talent Show
Friday 3/4
Report Cards Go Home
Wednesday 3/9
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Chipotle
Restaurant Fundraiser
Friday 3/25
NO SCHOOL
Faculty Professional Development Day
Friday 4/8
Mother/Son Event
Friday 4/15 - Sunday 4/24
NO SCHOOL
EASTER BREAK
Classes resume Mon. 4/25
Friday 4/29/22 Father/Daughter Event
Saturday 4/30/22
SFX AUCTION
"Back to the '90's"
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SFX PARISH TUITION ASSISTANCE
Please CLICK HERE for information about tuition assistance from St. Francis Xavier Parish. Families applying for tuition assistance must complete an online application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment from February 1 to June 1, or later if circumstances change and warrant a need for financial assistance. All families applying for tuition assistance through FACTS are encouraged to also submit an application for tuition assistance through Empower Illinois at Empowerillinois.org.
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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.
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SFX ATHLETICS
Come to the Games!
We LOVE to see young Falcons at the games!
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See home & away sports through this link.
You can also download the 8to18 app for your phone from the AppStore!
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The following is shared community news. Content shared is informational and does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement by SFX School or Parish. |
Spring Spirit Week is Tuesday, April 19 - Friday, April 22! #FutureBlazers are encouraged to join us this week to experience the spirit of Trinity High School! Don't miss the "Just Because Games" on Friday, April 22!
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SFX Parish Religious Ed Restaurant Fundraisers:
2/26 Panera bread
3/16 Lou Malnatis
4/06 Noodles
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