SFX Parent Newsletter! Sept 14, 2022

Sept 14, 2022

FALCON FAMILY REMINDERS

When a child will be absent or arriving late, parents are expected to notify the school before 8:00 a.m. either by email to [email protected] or by calling the school (708) 352-2175.

The child’s name, room/grade, & reason must be included in the email or voicemail.
Parents should also email the child’s teacher with the same information.

CLICK HERE for the annual letter concerning asbestos content and management plan for our school. Thank you for taking a moment to read it and contact the school office with any questions.

CURRENT COVID PROTOCOL:

For symptoms lasting more than 24 hours, a negative test or doctor’s note is required
Home tests may be used

Positive results:

5 day quarantine
Days 6-10 mask must be worn & separation in lunch unless negative test is provided
Archdiocese is notified
Families in classroom are notified about a positive classroom case

Other Protocols:

Siblings may attend school if they are asymptomatic
Windows open, fans on
Hand sanitizer is used upon arrival and when entering the lunchroom.

Questions: Please call the office (708) 352-2175

CLICK HERE to download and print the 22-23 SFX Family Question Protocol

Thank you to all who attended Curriculum Nights!

Field Trip payments through FACTS!

Charges for field trips are being invoiced through your FACTS account. Those who initially signed up for Auto Pay must go back into your account to select Auto Pay for incidentals. You will receive an email from FACTS notifying you that payment will be made from your account on a specific date. Those of you not on Auto Pay will receive the same invoice prompting you to go into your account to authorize payment on or before the due date. Due dates will be set for 4 business days prior to the field trip. At the bottom of the email is an explanation of the charge, i.e. “Grade X Field Trip”. We very much prefer payment made through your FACTS account. The cost of each field trip will also be on the permission slip. Permission slips either paper or google form must be returned/submitted completed to the homeroom teachers.

THANK YOU to Ice Cream Social Chairs: Kelly Widuch, Maggie Dempsey, and Erin Thunander for a wonderful event!

Volunteer Honor Roll: Katie Nielsen, Michelle Munoz Durk, Kara Shanley, Monica Schmitt, Syra Postelnick, Amy Mack, Veronica Ponce, Allison Leahy, Michelle Horrigan, Elizabeth Joyce, Katie Byrne

7th & 8th grade volunteers: Claire McCormick, Jacob Faas, Evan Khasho, Addison Brune, Reagan Veeser, Max Toro, Evan Toro, Isla Riboul, Anna Adams, Knox Kruk, Alyssa Stryaer, June Smith, Jane Weber, Claire Wheeler, Frannie Hamilton, Megan Wood, Evangeline Gonzalez, Maddie Dwyer, Frankie Doyle, Marin McMahon

CLICK HERE for VIRTUS; Protecting God's Children Compliance Requirements for Volunteers

Please Note: Any parent wishing to volunteer in the classroom must have records of completion Protecting God’s Children Training (VIRTUS) and the Online Illinois MandatedReporter Training on file with the school office(Please contact Peggy Evans at[email protected]with questions).**

SFX ATHLETICS

Hello Falcon Families -

Our indoor fall sports season is upon us! 5th/6th girls volleyball home games begin tomorrow at SFX at 4:15, 5:00, and 5:45pm at SFX gym. The Concession Stand will be serving Jimmy John's sandwiches In addition to our standard drinks, chips and candy.

Thank you for your continued support!

Pat McMahon, AD

SFX Cross Country ran its first 35 team conference meet at a tough Naperville May Watts Park. In team scoring 5G, 6B and7B finished 1st followed by 8G 2nd, 8B 4th and 6G 5th. 5B and 7B were unable to score due to insufficient number of runners.

SFX Harriers will race their 2nd SPLXC conference meet at another tough DGS&R Club course Saturday 9/10. With the Labor Day holiday behind the team we look to have scoring teams at all levels!

Congratulations to JV Football who beat SJC 21-13 on Saturday at Nazareth. The varsity football team came up short against a tough SJC team.

SFX plays St. Gabriel on 9/17 at Taylor Lauridsen Field, 704 W. 42nd St, Chicago at 1:30 and 3:00pm

Two strong efforts this past week by the 8th Grade Blue Girls Basketball team. Unfortunately both games ended in defeat against Notre Dame and SJC. They play SJC again on Thursday, 15th, at SJC. Game starts at 5.45pm and the girls would love your support!

Great effort by the 7th Grade Blue Girls Basketball team lost their first game 10-8 to Notre Dame. The team played hard and it came down to the final seconds. Outstanding performance on offense, tough defense and rebounding. The 7th Blue team is looking forward to an exciting season.

Good luck 7B Girls Basketball - 1st game is this Thursday 9/15.

Thank you to all the Cheerleaders and Cheerleading Coaches for bringing the Falcon spirit that kicked off the 2022-2023 Parent Curriculum Nights!

Go Falcons!

The Junior Falcon Club is a great way for your young bird, ages Pre-school 3 - 1st grade, to show their support of the many SFX athletic games and events.

The Junior Falcons Club invites you and your children to join us at our first event of the Fall season. We will be cheering on the SFX Cross Country teams at an important meet held at Lombard Commons Park Saturday September 24th.

Join us at 9:30am at a table at the NE corner of the park. From there we will make signs, make noise and have fun. We would love to know if you plan to join us, but formal RSVP is not needed.

CLICK HERE for info

HOCO 2022! Click on the links below for details!

SFX Yearbook purchases are 10% off through September 30th!!

Don't delay, buy TODAY! Books will be delivered to school at the end of the year.

While you're there, upload first day of school photos or any fun school photos. Need help uploading, watch this video.

Help make the SFX yearbook awesome!

THANK A SFX FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER!

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 by Mrs. Garcia with the named faculty or staff member.

Click Here and Bookmark the Link!

We're off to a great start and have already started receiving Click & Claps this 22-23 school year! Thank you for the many parents who have used Click & Clap to let an individual Teacher, Staff Member or Administrative Team Member know that they are appreciated! Your words of encouragement mean so much!

“A moment of gratitude makes a difference in attitude.” - Wilkinson

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE OKTOBERFEST TICKETS!

Get your raffle tickets by TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT: SFXgolfouting.com

Lace up your running shoes, the 17th Annual SFX Falcon 5K Run/Walk is Saturday November 5 and registration is now live at sfxfalcon5k.com.

A few exciting updates:

We have a new look but not to worry, it will continue to be the fun, family-friendly race you’ve come to love!
Early Bird Special: register by September 30 and you’ll get $5 OFF
Looking for some support? Keep an eye out for details on a Couch-to-5k plan and group fun runs ahead of the race.
Age-group awards will return in 2022!
A newly added Stroller Division, so if you’re competitive and like to push your kiddo(s) in a stroller while running, this is for you!

Also, we’d love your help with volunteering and/or race sponsorship! If interested, reach out to Michelle Martin and Eleanor O’Reilly at [email protected]

Look forward to seeing you all out on the course in November!

Show your Falcon Pride with some new Spirit Wear!*

All orders ship directly to you! 10% of the proceeds will benefit the SFX Athletic Department. CLICK HERE TO ORDER. *Spirit wear may not be worn as part of the school uniform.

Fri Sept 16

SFX Golf Outing

Fri Sept 23

NO CLASSES

OCS Teacher Professional Development Day

Sun Oct 2

Homecoming

Sat Oct 8

Oktoberfest

6pm-10:30pm

SFX Parking Lot

Mon Oct 10

NO CLASSES

Columbus Day

Thurs Oct 13

Picture Retakes &

Yearbook Photos

Tue Oct 25

Restaurant Fundraiser

Chipotle La Grange

Fri Oct 28

Monster Mash Bash

Grades 4-6

Sat Nov 5

SFX Falcon 5K

2022-2023 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

PARENT ROSARY

THURSDAYS 8:20am in Mary Garden or Church. Questions: contact Katie Kanzer [email protected]

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PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK

SCHOOL FACEBOOK

SCHOOL INSTAGRAM

2022-2023 PDLG B.A.S.E. EXTENDED CARE WEBSITE

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL

SFX DRESS CODE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

FAMILY QUESTION PROTOCOL

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

TUITION &

TUITION ASSISTANCE

ATHLETICS INFORMATION

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