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Metra Alert BNSF - Brainard Avenue, Crossing Closed Temporarily from October 6 to October 16
From October 6th through October 16th, the Brainard Avenue, railroad crossing will be temporarily closed for a rehabilitation. All pedestrians will be redirected to the next available crossing at Kensington Avenue. Everyone is advised to allow extra travel time and exercise caution near the work zones.
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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 attendance@sfxlg.org 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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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. | |
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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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CLICK HERE for a printable version of this checklist for your children that you can tape to your back door! | |
NEWS FROM THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER | |
Students in grades 3-5 enjoyed previewing the 2022-23 Bluestem Award books in library this week. Students who read 4 of the 20 books will vote for their favorite at the end of February and earn a dress down day. | |
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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.
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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT | This year's Catholic High School Night will be hosted by St. John of the Cross School on Tuesday, October 11 from 5:30-6:30. Recruiters from Chicago area catholic schools will be available to answer your questions. CLICK HERE to see the attached flyer for additional information. | |
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From the desk of AD Pat McMahon:
IESA's partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering our staff, students, and community partners a 20% off discount throughout the store to help gear up for the season! Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to IESA.
The coupon is valid in-store from 10/7/22-10/10/22 and should be shown at the register during checkout.
CLICK HERE FOR IESA EVENT COUPON
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Good day for the Falcons at Lombard Commons Park for Suburban Parochial League Meet #4 with the following results: 5B: N/S*; 5G: 1st; 6B: 2nd; 6G: N/S*; 7B: 1st; 7G: 6th; 8B: 5th; 8G: 1st. Great warm-up to the Championship race this weekend! *Note: N/S = no score as there were insufficient runners to score. In XC 5 runners are needed to score.
The SPLXC Conference Championship is this Saturday, 10/1 at Lewis University in Romeoville. SFX is seeking to defend its 2021 Div AAA Boys & Girls Championships and win the first ever All Conference Boys & Girls Championships. Good luck to all our Falcon Harriers... as Coach says, "trust in your training"!
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It was a great week for 7A girls basketball. On Monday the team had a really hard fought loss against a tough IC team in double overtime. They trailed by 6 late and were able to force overtime on a buzzer beater. However, they eventually fell 17-15. On Tuesday, the girls came back and won a double header vs SIJ 19-16 and 19-8 vs St Cletus. In both games the girls played tough defense and had offensive contributions from all players. They are now 3-3 on the year.
The 7th GBB A play at home this Thursday 9/29/22 at 5 vs SJC. Please come out and support the team!
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It has been fantastic to see all the Falcon pride in action at the games!
Thanks for supporting football concessions! We sold out of everything at our first home game! Concessions are a fun way to connect with other school parents, and an easy way to support expenses like field fees and equipment purchases. Please help us keep football affordable by signing up here to help in the concession stand:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/654743370766322037/true#/invitation Thank you for all you do to support our football team, our kids and our school. Looking forward to a wonderful Homecoming!
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HOCO 2022! Click on the links below for details! | |
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We invite you to share your Homecoming photos:
PEP RALLY
PARADE
JV & VARSITY GAMES
FALCON FOOTBALL FANS
CLICK HERE to upload your photos by Mon night 10/4
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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 SFXFalcon5k@gmail.com
Friendly reminder, you have until September 30 to get $5 OFF your Falcon 5k race registration - click HERE.
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Thanks to those that made it out on Sunday for our first group run at Gordon Park. The weather was perfect for running and a chat!
On Tuesdays, meet us at SpringRock park if you want to join the SFX XC team. Whether you have a kiddo running or not, Coach Mul welcomes all runners to join. And note, Tuesdays is the team's recovery day so it'll be a more leisurely pace, perfect for our group runs and a great way to support and encourage our young runners!
As for this coming weekend, we will be starting at 7am at Gordon Park.
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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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SCHOOLBELLES UNIFORM STORE
CLICK HERE for Schoolbelles Guide to SFX Boys & Girls Uniforms & Pricing
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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 shopforSFX@sfxlg.org 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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OKTOBERFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Oktoberfest is an adult social event for the SFX community on October 8th. Volunteer to help make this another successful SFX event! Volunteers are needed for the following committees: Set-Up/Decorations, Food, Bartenders, Raffle and Clean-Up.
CLICK HERE, Sign up, help out and have fun at Oktoberfest 2022!
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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!
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Early Bird Special: register by September 30 and you’ll get $5 OFF
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Looking for some support? Keep an eye out for details on a Couch-to-5k plan and group fun runs ahead of the race.
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Age-group awards will return in 2022!
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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 SFXFalcon5K@gmail.com
Look forward to seeing you all out on the course in November!
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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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Thur Sept 29
Buona Beef Countryside Restaurant Fundraiser
Sun Oct 2
Homecoming
Tue Oct 4
Pizza Lunch Day
Fri Oct 7
Living Rosary 9:15am
SFX School Lot
Sat Oct 8
Oktoberfest
6pm-10:30pm
SFX Parking Lot
Mon Oct 10
NO CLASSES
Columbus Day
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 k.f.kanzer@gmail.com
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Trinity High School:
Shadow Days are open for 8th Grade Girls
www.trinityhs.org/shadow
| 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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