November 5th, 2022

Important Dates

Week of November 7th

News, Announcements & Upcoming Events

DEADLINE EXTENDED

Last chance! Our festive holiday shirts and pajama bottoms are available for pre-order through today. You can purchase the shirt only for $20 or the shirt & pajama bottoms for $35.

Limited quantities will be available at Breakfast with Santa. Please pre-order to ensure your preference of sizes.

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Now Open: Registration for New Students

Current families: If you plan to register a new student for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete an application as soon as possible. To apply, click here. Re-enrollment for current students will begin in February.

We are excited to carry on our long-standing tradition of hosting Grandparents and Grandfriends at SFX. That day, we will have our Annual Food Drive. All food collected will benefit our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry.

Agenda:

8:30 - 9:30 am - Check In and Hospitality
9:30 - 10:00 am - Pledge & Prayer and Prayer Service
10:00 - 10:30 am - Student Performance
10:30 am - Classroom Visits and Book Fair

Students may dismiss with their grandparents/grandfriends after they are finished with Classroom Visits and the Book Fair. It will be a noon dismissal for all remaining students on campus.

ESA FAQs for SFX Families

We have created an ESA FAQ document for our SFX families. Our hope is that this will help answer some of the questions related to ESA Universal. If you still have questions after looking through the document, please email our Tuition and Scholarship Manager, Aundrea Yabo-Ramirez.

Additionally, Arizona Tuition Connection will be hosting a Scholarship Coaching Session at SFX Wednesday, November 16 at 8:15 am and 5:30 pm.

National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.

Please join us at Pledge & Prayer this week as we pray for vocations, celebrate our special guests and thank them for saying yes to their call to vocation.

Monday 11/7: Honoring the Phoenix Jesuit Community and praying for Jesuit vocations

Tuesday 11/8: Honoring Deacon Tom Klein and Deacon Jaime Garcia and praying for vocations to the Diaconate

Wednesday 11/9: Honoring the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary from Xavier College Preparatory and praying for vocations to religious life

Thursday 11/10: Honoring the Seminarians from the Diocese of Phoenix (including SFX alum Ben Sanford) and praying for vocations to the priesthood

Friday 11/1: Praying for the vocation of teaching and Catholic Education

Used Uniform Sale

Next Wednesday, November 9th from 2:00 - 3:30 pm & Thursday, November 10th from 7:30 - 9:00 am in the library. We are in need of plaid jumpers and skirts.

8th Grade Play - Newsies Jr.

Mark your calendars and buy your tickets! Our 8th Grade play is going to be amazing, and we want you to join us next week on November 10th and 11th at 7:00pm.

There are limited spots available in the VIP lounge, so sign up for those ASAP if you are interested. Friday VIP is already sold out!

Ticket Order Form

Coming Soon: Book Fair

Our annual Book fair will begin Tuesday, November 15th. The library will be open before and after school through Friday, November 18th.

Last week our 6th Graders went on their trip to Tonto Creek. Highlights included a hike at the Tonto Natural Bridge, a low ropes course, archery, a creek activity, and a couple of building challenges. They also had a night of star gazing and a bon fire with s'mores.

Feast of All Saints & All Souls

SFX will remember your deceased friends and relatives daily at Pledge & Prayer during the month of November. Please add your deceased loved ones to our online Book of Remembrance or sign our Book of Remembrance in the courtyard.

Online Book of Remembrance

Scrip Office Update

With holidays are around the corner, you can get a head start and get your Scrip orders in early. If you have a large gift card order, please let us know ahead of time so we can make sure we have it in stock for you.

Keep in mind the Scrip year ends on February 28, 2023 and the holidays are a perfect way to help fulfill your $250 requirement. If you have any questions about your balance, feel free to email us at Scrip4u@sfxphx.org.

The Scrip Fundraising Program raises funds for our school and has a BIG impact on all our kids and teachers. Thank you for all of your support!

SFX Updates

Parent-Prayer Pick Me Up

Parents, please join Fr. George Teodor, S.J. for our very first "Parent-Prayer Pick Me Up". This is an opportunity for parents to gather in prayer, meditation and reflection before the end of school day pickup. All are welcome, just show up at the Ignatius Chapel (right off the Parish Office) at 2:15 pm on Tuesday, November 8th.

Ignatian Pilgrimage: Easter in Rome and Assisi

Please join Fr. Bob on our very first Ignatian Pilgrimage. Highlights include Easter Sunday at the Vatican, Papal audience and St. Peter's visit, Sistine Chapel, and excursion to Assisi. For more information on the itinerary, trip details, and registration, download this brochure. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Westerfield.

Coffee with the Counselors!

Come see our new library and enjoy a cup of coffee with the School Counselors. As we enter into 2nd Quarter, we want to share ideas on how to help your child be successful at SFX. We will have tips and feedback based on 1st Quarter for each grade level and look forward to answering any questions you have about the counseling department.

Parents of 5th-8th Graders

November 8th, Immediately after Pledge and Prayer

Coffee with Ms. McDermott in the Library

Parents of PK-4th Graders

November 10th, Immediately after Pledge and Prayer

Coffee with Mrs. Kaul in the Library

Puentes Potluck/Convivio

The next Puentes meeting will be Tuesday, November 8th at 5:00 pm in the Art Room. Everyone is encouraged to sign up to bring a dish for the potluck. Sign up here.

October Art Newsletter: Check out the latest creations from our students.

Download Newsletter

Hungry Wolf Farm Bags

Each bag is $30 and will provide seasonal fresh fruits and veggies with a recipe. A percentage of all bags purchased will directly support SFX's Angel Families. Instructions for signing up can be found here.

Be a Family for Others

NEW items needed this month: Personal care items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable razors, combs, hairbrushes, toilet paper

Help stock our Angel Pantry with high-need items each month. Look for the wagons each Wednesday at the entry gates to drop off your donations.

It is our mission that every child has access to The Hungry Wolf Cafe's nutritious meals. If you'd like to purchase a lunch for students in need, please consider donating any amount.

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