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Metra Alert BNSF - Brainard Avenue, Crossing Closed Temporarily from October 6 to October 16 BNSF will be completing a full replacement of the crossing at Brainard in LaGrange. The construction will require a full closure of both the pedestrian and vehicle crossing at Brainard. The closure will be from 9am on October 6th through 6pm on October 16th, 2022. During this time a pedestrian and vehicle detour will be established routing to Kensington. For any questions or concerns please visit https://bnsf.com/about-bnsf/contact-us-form.page
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CURRENT COVID PROTOCOL:
- For symptoms lasting more than 24 hours, a negative test or doctor’s note is required
- Home tests may be used
- Out of the abundance of caution, a child who presents with symptoms in the morning, must stay home the entire day.
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
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- Please label all clothing, water bottles, lunch bags, etc. with your child's name! The "Lost & Found" is starting to fill up!
- Please remind your children to lock their bikes to the bike rack at school!
- 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.
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WELCOME TO ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL! | | |
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We are delighted to introduce you to two new faculty members who joined our team last month:
(from left) Spanish Teacher: Ms. Reyna Edwards, and Resource Teacher: Ms. Therese Marske.
Both teachers are excited to bring their skills and experiences to our students. Please join us in welcoming them to the SFX School community!
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2022-2023 OVERVIEW of ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL | |
Please CLICK HERE to view the 2022 - 2023 St. Francis Xavier School Curriculum Outlines per Grade and Integrated Arts Subject. | | |
St. Francis Xavier Parish School champions families as the first witnesses to our faith and commits to provide a superior Catholic faith-based education that challenges every child through exceptional academic preparation from early childhood through eighth grade. While offering rigorous and innovative academic experiences, our diverse Catholic community fulfills the needs of the whole child - spiritually, intellectually, physically and emotionally. In meeting these needs in creative and thoughtful ways, we empower every child to reach their full potential. To that end, St. Francis Xavier Parish School accepts the call to stewardship, using our time and talent to proclaim the Gospel with love, service, and grace. | |  |
St. Francis Xavier Parish School, a vibrant ministry of St. Francis Xavier Parish, provides families with an outstanding educational choice by integrating our Catholic values of faithfulness, prayer and compassion into an excellent, comprehensive academic program. United with a welcoming and supportive community, we inspire students to achieve their full potential, empowering spiritual growth, cultivating life-long learning, championing servant leaders, while always recognizing the value and dignity of individuals. | | |
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We, the members of the St. Francis Xavier School community, believe that our school exists so that our students may come to know and love God while pursuing academic excellence and may develop an active faith life in the Catholic tradition. We believe that the daily example of our teachers and the witness of parents, who are the first heralds of the gospel for their children, provide our students with powerful models for Christian and human growth.
We strive to create a Catholic educational community in which the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each student are met within the scope of our educational program. In our pursuit of academic excellence, we provide our children with diverse educational opportunities, utilizing a variety of learning experiences so that we can prepare each student for a life of intellectual inquiry, prayer, and service to the world through the Church. In union with parents, we strive to discover and develop the unique gifts and talents of our children, moving them with dignity towards their Christian destiny.
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 | St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish was established in 1890. The need for a Catholic school grew quickly, and within ten years, the Sisters of St. Joseph arrived in LaGrange to initiate a legacy of strong Catholic-faith based education. A building at the corner of Ogden and Brainard served as both a convent and the first St. Francis Xavier Parish School. A dedicated school building was built in 1903 with four classrooms, and 140 students enrolled by 1917. In 1949, the current school building opened to over 400 students and has remained a vital presence within the community. We remain true to our heritage and committed to our future. SFX has continued to improve the physical facilities to ensure a positive learning environment with ongoing updates of integrated technology and curriculum. In 2017 the parish dedicated Unity Hall, providing a creative new space that links the church and the education building. This space was dedicated to Congregation of St. Joseph, honoring their vital contributions to both our school and our parish. | | |
The 6th Annual Living Rosary at SFX School continued our tradition honoring October 7th as the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Members of the parish and school community prayed the rosary together. The Living Rosary was, again this year, made up of SFX 8th grade students representing rosary beads. Many thanks to Mary Freeman, Katie Kanzer, Susie Lehuta (parishioner, SFX Alumna '64 & retired school staff member), Ashley Augustyniak, and Sharon Garcia for coordinating the Rosary. | |
WE SERVE... SFX Service Program | |
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This year the 5th graders' service theme is Honoring Veterans and Active Duty Members. A component of their service includes writing letters to active duty members. In addition, the 5th graders will be hosting a mass & reception honoring our Veterans and Active Duty Members, which will take place on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.
The 5th graders would love to invite the local veterans/active duty service members to the mass and reception on 11/11/22. They will send personal, mailed invitations to the event to those names and addresses obtained on this form.
If you know of a veteran OR active duty member please complete this form to provide their name, address and current status. If you have any additional information you can share about them we would appreciate it. You may submit multiple versions of this form if you wish to provide multiple names!
Questions? Contact Kristy Rhatigan & Emily Bersnak (5th Grade Service Leads) at [email protected]
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Started in 2017, this much anticipated annual event at SFX was back again with SFX parents, parishioners, community members and friends gathering under the stars at this incredibly fun “adult only” fundraising event for SFX!
Thank you to Co-chairs:
Prudence & Matt Hopkins
and
Lesli & Ray Pora
Event Shadows: Beth & Dan Edmonds
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time! We appreciate all of you!
A special thank you to everyone who stayed to help with clean-up!
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Oktoberfest Volunteer Honor Roll: | |
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Andrea Dekoj
Angela McMurray
Brian Riordan
Carrie Johnson
Catherine Towne
Clare Pasquesi
Colleen Brooks
Colleen Hyland
David Parolin
Deirdre Bolen
Elizabeth Joyce
Ellen Riordan
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Emily Bersnak
Emily Czuba
Erin & Mark Mogensen
Erin Thunander
Jill Parolin
Kate & Clare McCormick
Katie and Mike Word
Katie Word
Keli Dudek
Kelly Metke
Kevin Metke
Lauren and Mike Keach
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Maggie Dwyer
Maggie McGarry
Mary Cormier
Meg and mike carin
Meghan Favel
Meghan Fijal
Missy Michaels
Mo Cormier
Molly Mahoney
Nichole Hoehn
Noreen and Dan Veeser
St. Francis Xavier SAB
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5-8 Boys & Girls Cross Country
IESA Sectional C Qualifying Meet: SFX Girls 1st & SFX Boys 2nd. Both teams qualify to race at the IESA State Meet on 10/15/2022 at Maxwell Park, Normal, Illinois.
SFX State Boys & Girls Teams will compete against 23 other teams and individual runners from around the State of Illinois at 2022 IESA State Meet on Saturday, October 15 at Maxwell Park, Normal, Illinois.
The rest of the SFX XC Team will race on Saturday, 10/15 at the CYO Middle School Invitational Meet, the oldest meet SFX competes in, at Maryville Academy, DesPlaines, Illinois.
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Girls Volleyball
Girls 6th grade volleyball team B had a great week with another win against SJC. Way to go girls! Come cheer us on at 5pm on 10/11 at HOME when we take on Visitation and at 4:45pm on 10/13 at St. Isaac Jogues against IC. Hope to see you there!
Congrats to our 5th Girls Volleyball White team who had an impressive undefeated season winning everyone of their matches this season! We are proud of the girls hard work on the court!
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Volleyball Evaluators Needed
Our volleyball program seeks to engage our younger families in our athletic program. We are in need of experienced volleyball players who played at the collegiate level or varsity high school and are interested in helping with our team evaluations. If this is an area where you have expertise to share please reach out to Becca Merchant for more information! [email protected]
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THANK A SFX FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER!
“A moment of gratitude makes a difference in attitude.”
- Wilkinson
It means so much to faculty and staff when they receive your kind words of encouragement!
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!
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!
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St. Francis Xavier School Restaurant Fundraising Night with MAK's House
TODAY! Wednesday, October 12th from 3:00 – 8:00pm
Order from MAK's House anytime between 3 - 8pm on Wednesday, October 12th and MAK's will donate 17% 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!
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The countdown is on...the 17th annual SFX Falcon 5k is less than 4 weeks away. There are so many ways for you to help support this amazing, family fun day! And remember, this is the last week to get your free race t-shirt when you register! We look forward to seeing you out there on Saturday, November 4th!
~ Eleanor O'Reilly and Michelle Martin
For more info on each click here or below within the flyer:
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SFX Parents, this ones for you! Lace up your shoes and come join us for weekly runs kicking off Sept. 26 through Nov. 3 in the lead up to the SFX Falcon 5k. Each run will be supported by SFX runners of all experiences. ALL speeds are welcomed; whether you run, jog and/or walk. For these group runs we ask that you be 18 years or older to join.
Hope to see more of you out there this week! To be included in weekly run communications, please email [email protected]
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smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2171005 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
2) CLICK HERE to turn on AmazonSmile in your MOBILE APP!
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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Welcome back to another great year of the Shop for SFX Program! If you are new and would to register, please email [email protected] for instructions and the enrollment code.
In the upcoming weeks, look for more details about how easy the program is for you and your family to use gift cards for everyday purchases and raise money for our school. The Shop for SFX calendar lets you know when orders are due and when you would receive physical gift cards. Remember you can always purchase or reload e-gift cards at any time through the website or on the app.
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Wed Oct 12
Mak's House
Restaurant Fundraiser
Thurs Oct 13
Picture Retakes &
Yearbook Photos
Tue Oct 18
Pizza Lunch Day
Tue Oct 25
Chipotle La Grange
Restaurant Fundraiser
Fri Oct 28
Monster Mash Bash
Grades 4-6
Tue Nov 1
Pizza Lunch Day
Sat Nov 5
SFX Falcon 5K
Tue Nov 8
Book Fair open
8 am - 8 pm
Family Book Fair
Shopping Night 6 pm - 8 pm
Wed Nov 9
Book Fair
8 am - noon
Tue Nov 15
Pizza Lunch Day
Tue Nov 29
Pizza Lunch Day
2022-2023 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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PARENT ROSARY
THURSDAYS 8:20am in Mary Garden or Church. Questions: contact Katie Kanzer [email protected]
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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.
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