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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK IS COMING!
In School we will be CELEBRATING Catholic Schools Week with FUN ACTIVITIES! Stay tuned next week for more info on our daily themes:
MONDAY 1/31: COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY
TUESDAY 2/1: STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY
WEDNESDAY 2/2: VOCATION DAY
THURSDAY 2/3: TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
FRIDAY 2/4: NATIONAL APPRECIATION DAY
The decision has been made not to hold our in-person SFX School Open House event this year. Please continue to watch for the great things happening at SFX through our social media channels!
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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 mostly 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.
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Unvaccinated siblings
of a positive Covid 19 case must also quarantine. There are two quarantine options:
> Quarantine for 5 days from the last date of exposure to positive case, at which point they can return to school so long as they remain asymptomatic. Continue to wear a mask around others for 10 days after exposure.
> Testing is recommended 5 days after exposure OR if symptoms develop.
Fully Vaccinated siblings with no symptoms do not have to quarantine after exposure. This is the CDC & IDPH protocol. The Archdiocese is following this protocol. Therefore, siblings and that have been fully vaccinated and do not have symptoms do not need to quarantine for exposure to a positive case. However, siblings should follow mitigating protocols while at home to limit possible exposure while at home with the positive case.
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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 ot the US. Because of this requirement, no quarantine is required upon arrival regardless of vaccination status.
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Parents, please remind your child(ren) have the following with them every day:
- a clean, unbroken mask with them, and that it is readily available to wear as they enter the school building
- a second mask in their backpack as a spare.
Thank you!
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Ivy League Before and After School Extended Care
- Questions? Please contact Ivy League Kids directly:
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To register for the extended care program, follow this link to the registration packet. Each child will need a separate registration packet.
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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. We are pleased to offer you this convenient, online method to apply for financial aid through FACTS for St Francis Xavier School. FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment conducts the tuition assistance analysis for St. Francis Xavier each school year.
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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EMPOWER ILLINOIS
Every child deserves the chance to succeed. Empower Illinois wants to make that possible by helping Illinois families find the best education for their child. In late 2017, the Illinois Legislature created the income-based Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program to ensure all children have access to a quality education. This scholarship program makes K–12 private schools an option for thousands of kids.
These scholarships provide children and their families with opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available. Scholarships are based on financial need. Let us make a difference in your child’s life.
Reservation Night 2022
Reservations for a 2022-2023 Empower Illinois tax credit scholarship will open tonight, January 12 at 6:30pm. Like last year, the application process will include two steps: a reservation and an application.
Families should visit Empowerillinois.org to find the reservation page link. Families do not make their tax credit scholarship reservations by logging into their EmpowerXChange portal.
The reservation form will be available at 6:30pm to give families time to enter their information before submission at 7pm. More information about preparing for reservation night can be found on our website under, "How Do I Apply."
Families who have previously completed a tax credit scholarship application through the EmpowerXChange portal should use the same email address when making their reservation.
2022-2023 Application
The 2022-2023 scholarship application will be available on Friday, January 14. Families who have completed their reservation by noon on Thursday, January 13 will receive an email from Empower Illinois on Friday morning notifying them the application is live. If families complete their reservation after 12pm on Thursday, they will receive their invitation to complete the application within one business day.
Application Previews and Guides
Reminders
- Each family only needs one reservation. Just make sure they list all children who are applying for a scholarship in the order in which they would like them to receive an award.
- Use a unique email address. If the family applied last year, they should use the same email address.
- Use a Google Chrome browser for the best connection.
- The reservation will include a captcha, asking them to verify they are not a robot. The captcha will appear in the language set on the browser, so make sure they update their browser settings.
- Complete the reservation on a reliable WiFi connection, rather than 3G/LTE data connections.
January 14: 2022-2023 Scholarship Application Opens
The 2022-2023 scholarship application will be available on Friday, January 14. Families who have completed their reservation by noon on Thursday, January 13 will receive an email from Empower Illinois on Friday morning notifying them the application is live. If families complete their reservation after noon on Thursday, they will receive their invitation to complete the application within 48 hours.
January 24: Recommended Date to Complete Application
For the best chance at receiving a 2022-2023 tax credit scholarship, it is recommended that families complete their application by January 24, although the application will remain open until December 2022.
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Mark your calendars for this year's Parent/Child events!
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Back by popular demand, we will be hosting a Virtual Parent/Child Cooking Class (intended for parents and their children) on Saturday, 1/22/22 from 4:00 - 5:00pm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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The in-person Mother/Son Event will take place in the late afternoon on Sunday, February 6, 2022.
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The in-person Father/Daughter Event will take place in the evening on Friday, April 29, 2022. More details will follow. Space will be limited for the in-person events, so please be sure to check back for information!
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We are so proud of our students, families and alumni, who by example in our community are ambassadors of SFX School. We speak to many prospective new families who compliment our polite, kind and welcoming SFX students.
How can you help keep SFX school enrollment strong?
- Show your Falcon Pride... LIKE & SHARE our SFX social media posts on your pages!
- Direct interested prospective families to visit our website SFXLG.ORG/SCHOOL and contact Advancement Director, Mary Tassi at 708-352-2175 or mtassi@sfxlg.org to receive information and registration forms.
Parents, we THANK YOU for spreading the word about SFX, and we encourage your kind endorsements and referrals to our school!
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Fun Falcon Fact: SFX 1st grade teacher Ms. Navolio coaches the Hinsdale Central Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team! She was happily surprised this weekend when a group of her students & their siblings came out to watch the game against LT! |
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PARENT ROSARY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 8:20am
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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Families, teachers & staff are invited to attend SNAP CHATTER: A THREE-PART PARENT SPEAKER SERIES, hosted by D102's Special Education Department.
This series is open to all parents, staff, and community members in the district and focuses on topics of interest to many, including executive functioning development, anxiety, and mindfulness. The sessions are online with an in-person hybrid option for the second speaker, and all sessions will take place between 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on the indicated dates.
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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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Back to the 90’s SFX Auction - April 30, 2022
Let’s hit rewind to a totally rad time! We’re heading back to the ‘90s for the St. Francis Xavier School Auction. Save the date and help make this auction the most awesome auction yet!
When: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Where: St. Francis Xavier Parking Lot
Please consider donating to the silent auction. We're looking for:
Sporting tickets, concert experiences, music lessons, airline miles, a long stay at your summer house, a grill, gaming systems, a round of golf, a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant, babysitting hours, spa experiences, book of the month basket, beer of the month club, the possibilities are endless.
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Dear St. Francis Xavier Families,
As members of the St. Francis Xavier community we share a common goal - to provide our children with the Catholic values of faith, prayer, and service integrated within an enriched, nationally-recognized academic environment. To ensure that this stellar Catholic education is available to as many students as possible, all efforts are made to keep tuition at reasonable levels.
Because maintaining our competitive, thriving school costs more than what is provided by tuition income alone, we ask that you consider supporting our annual fund, newly named We Thrive (formerly Building Our Future).
Donations to We Thrive are the most critical aspect of our annual fundraising budget and all donations to We Thrive have a direct, immediate impact on St. Francis Xavier students, faculty and staff. Your gift will ensure that:
- our students have access to the latest technology;
- our teachers are provided crucial professional development;
- our facilities match our enriched curriculum; and
- learning continues inside a safe, secure environment.
Your gift truly makes a difference! Together we can reach this year's goal with:
- 100 gifts of $ 100
- 75 gifts of $ 250
- 50 gifts of $ 500
- 25 gifts of $ 1,000
- 15 gifts of $ 1,500
This holiday season, please consider making a gift as your family’s resources allow. Any amount is greatly appreciated and will directly benefit our students.
At St. Francis Xavier, We Are Better Together. And when we give together, We Thrive together.
With sincere gratitude,
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SHOP FOR SFX - A SCRIP PROGRAM |
HOW DO I REGISTER?
1) Email our coordinator at ShopforSFX@sfxlg.org to receive our enrollment code.
2) Go to www.ShopwithScrip.com and click on Join a Program.
3) Enter a user name, password, and your account information. Fill in the validation, click Register, and you can start earning money for SFX!
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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 1/12/22
7:00 pm
Empower Illinois’ Reservation Night
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Thursday 1/13/22
4-8 pm
Panera Restaurant Fundraiser
Saturday 1/22/22
Virtual Family Event
Wednesday 1/26/22
11 am - 8 pm
Q-BBQ & Hot Dog Co. Restaurant Fundraiser
Sunday 1/30/22
SFX School
Open House
More Details to Come
Sunday 2/6/22
Mother/Son Event
Friday 4/29/22 Father/Daughter Event
Saturday 4/30/22
SFX AUCTION
"Back to the '90's"
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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. |
Music Makers Winter/Spring 2022 Musical Theatre program info |
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