Sept 7, 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

School Picture Day is TOMORROW Thursday, Sept 8


Photographers from Van Gogh School Photographers will be here to photograph all students, faculty & staff. Students may be photographed in: Sunday best, casual (following the out of uniform guidelines), or in uniform.


All photo packages will be purchased online prior to picture day. Information regarding online purchasing has been given to each student to bring home. If you don't pre purchase a photo package you will still have an opportunity once pictures have been taken. When pre-purchased photos are distributed, those who haven't purchased will receive a card with your student's photo proof and instructions for ordering. A retake day will be scheduled once photos have been distributed.


Thank you in advance to our Picture Day parent volunteers. You make the process flow so seamlessly!

In case you missed last Friday's email, here is the link to order Pizza Lunch available this year for grades PreK 4 all-day to 8th. All orders must be placed by the end of school day this Fri, Sept. 9https://forms.gle/LnmHaHhXTyanPxEU9


Thank you to Catherine Gergits for chairing and to Peggy Evans for coordinating!


Room Parents, Art Smart & Service Program Volunteer Sign-up


Dear St. Francis Xavier Parents,


As we prepare for in-classroom volunteer opportunities, FSA is seeking volunteers for the following roles: Room Parents, Art Smart Leads & Volunteers and Service Program Volunteers. Volunteer positions like Room Parent and Art Smart Grade Level Leads are mostly administrative and are great for someone who may be looking for a volunteer job that can be done according to their own schedule! A summary of the help needed and corresponding grade levels is included at the bottom of this email.


If you are interested in helping out throughout the year in any of these capacities, please sign up at: https://signup.com/go/JEnvjbpThis sign up will close on Friday, September 9th at 5pm.

The sign-up for date specific in-person volunteer opportunities like parties and field trips will be sent mid- to late September. Please stay tuned!


Together we are helping to make SFX an outstanding school and community.


Sincerely,

Carrie Johnson (2022-2023 FSA President)

[email protected]


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 Mandated Reporter Training on file with the school office (Please contact Peggy Evans at [email protected] with questions).**


Please note that there will be an orientation meeting for Room Parents, Art Smart Leads and Service Program Leads after school on Wednesday, September 14.

SFX ATHLETICS

Falcon Football Fans... our home opener is this Saturday, September 10th against St. John of the Cross at Nazareth Academy!


Come hungry because we've got dinner covered with hot dogs, chips, candy, cold drinks and more!


JV plays at 4pm and Varsity plays at 6pm. All are welcome!

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 you to all the families who participated in our first restaurant fundraiser of the 22-23 school year!


It was a great way to round out Middle School Curriculum Night!


We are extremely grateful to Aurelio's for their generous, recurring commitment to support our school via these fundraisers. 

CLICK HERE for the Preschool 3 - 3rd Grade Ice Cream Social Registration Form

Cub Scouts is again welcoming all boys and girls from Kindergarten through 5th grade to join us for another exciting scouting year. Anyone who may be interested in joining is welcome to build rockets with us! Questions? Contact Maria Onesto Moran [email protected] 

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! 

SFXgolfouting.com

SFX Volunteers! We are looking for co-chairs to assist us for the near future, no golf experience required. Come join the remarkable Golf Outing planning team to make a difference for our SFX school and community. Questions, contact Lindsey Mackenzie, [email protected]

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.

Wed Sept 7

Grades K-5 Curriculum Night 6:30 - 8:00pm


Thurs Sept 8

School Picture Day


Fri Sept 9

Ice Cream Social PS3-Gr. 3

6:30pm SFX Playground


Fri Sept 16

SFX Golf Outing


Fri Sept 23

NO CLASSES

OCS Teacher Professional Development Day


Sun Oct 2

Homecoming

Parade time TBD

Games at Nazareth TBD


Sat Oct 8

Oktoberfest

6pm-10:30pm

SFX Parking Lot


Mon Oct 10

NO CLASSES

Columbus Day


Thurs Oct 13

Picture Retakes &

Yearbook Photos


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]

SCHOOL WEBSITE


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


ARCHIVED PARENT NEWSLETTERS/VIDEOS


VOLUNTEERS - VIRTUS PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN COMPLIANCE

The following is shared community news. Content shared is informational and does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement by SFX School or Parish. 

Salt Creek Singers


Music Makers

St. Rita of Cascia HIgh School Andrew Smialek '08 Leadership Award

St. Rita HS Chess Tournament Mon. Sept 19th

Fenwick Shadow Days

Trinity High School:


Shadow Days are open for 8th Grade Girls

www.trinityhs.org/shadow 

Labor Day Tie-Dye Party

www.trinityhs.org/tiedye


Studio Art Workshop

www.trinityhs.org/artworkshop


The Wizard of Oz Youth Auditions

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerqoxz_uRLq12ATMB6dg5EvvsplLroi_q8TOV39mHhXTHPmw/viewform

Tour de Ogden bike ride

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