August 3rd, 2022
Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, August 5th - Student's homeroom assignment and schedule will be posted on Gradelink. New student families look for your Gradelink email on Friday, August 5th.

Sunday, August 7th - Family Mass - SFX Church, 9:00 am. Please join us for our first family Mass of the school year.

Monday, August 8th - Used Uniform Sale, 12 noon to 3:00 pm - Gym
  • The Scrip Office will be open from Noon - 3:00 pm, You can purchase school uniform shirts, preschool shirts, PE uniforms and scrip.

Tuesday, August 9th - Friday, August 12th - Scrip will be open from 7:45 am to 9:30 am.

Tuesday, August 9th - Preschool & Kindergarten Back to School Night - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This event is for parents only.

Wednesday, August 10th - Friday, August 12th - First week of school. Each day will be early release following this schedule:
  • Preschool dismissal begins @ 12:40 pm - Preschool Gate
  • K-3 dismissal begins @ 12:50 pm - Kindergarten & 1st gate dismiss through the gym and 2nd & 3rd grade dismiss through the front gate.
  • 4-8 dismissal begins @ 1:00 pm- Front Gate.

Please note: There is no aftercare Wednesday - Friday, August 10th - 12th. Aftercare will begin on Monday, August 15th.

Arrival and Dismissal Schedule for 2022 - 2023 School Year
  • 7:30 am - Early Bird - Library & Outside - enter through the front office
  • 7:50 am - Gates Open - If needed PS - 2nd grade parents may walk students on campus in the morning.
  • 8:05 am - Pledge & Prayer - (Please note change in school start time)

  • Dismissal procedures will remain the same as the 2022/2023 school year
  • 2:40 pm/ 12:40 pm (Friday) Preschool Gate
  • 2:50 pm/ 12:50 pm (Friday) K - 3rd - Kindergarten & 1st gate dismiss through the gym and 2nd & 3rd grade dismiss through the front gate.
  • 3:00 pm / 1:00 pm (Friday) 4th - 8th - Front Gate

Wednesday, August 10th - Friday, August 12th - Graduated entry for Preschool & Kindergarten. ( You received a graduated entry schedule, through email, on Monday, Jualy 18th)

Wednesday, August 10th - Thursday, August 11th - 6th - 8th Grade New Student Orientation - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

Friday, August 12th - Picture Day for students in grades 1st - 8th. (Picture Day for Preschool & Kindergarten students will be on Friday, August 26th.)

Mark Your Calendars:

Monday, August 15th - Coffee Connect -8:20 am - 9:00 am - Gym. Do you have questions on how to get involved, or would you like to meet other SFX parents? Plan to stop by after Pledge & Prayer and we will get all your questions answered. If you already know the scoop, please stop in and join us for a cup of coffee.

Monday, August 15th - "Intro to the School Year" presented by Mr. Watson -(right after Coffee Connect) in the gym. If you are unable to attend the morning session there will be a Zoom presentation at 6:00 pm.

Thursday, August 18th - New Parent Retreat for new incoming parents of Preschool- 8th grade students. The retreat will begin at 4:45 pm. All new families to SFX are invited to attend the New Parent Retreat. Please click here for more information and to RSVP. Please note we will send a reminder closer to the retreat date.
Google Calendar
Our school calendar is live on the website, school app and the link is always in the newsletter under "Good To Know" Please click here to view. The best place to get the most updated information regarding school schedule and activities is our Google Calendar.
Monday, August 8th
Used Uniform Sale,
12 noon to 3:00 pm - Gym
The Scrip Office will be open from Noon - 3:00 pm, You can purchase school uniform shirts, preschool shirts, PE uniforms and scrip.

We are in need of skirts and jumpers. You may drop off at the office if you have any.

We need volunteers to help with the sale. Please click here to sign up to volunteer.
We look forward to the start of the school year and welcoming students back to Hungry Wolf Cafe. We do have a new online ordering system for the new school year. An email was sent on July 28th from MealManage with information to create an account. If you did not receive the email please check you spam folder. If you have any questions, please email Rose Trousdale. Please click here to read the letter that was sent out last week regarding Hungry Wolf Cafe.
To volunteer on campus every parent must complete both a foundational training in Safe Environment Training (SET) and the yearly update. You only have to take the foundational training (all new families to SFX or if you have not completed it in past years). Certification year ranges from July 1st - June 30th annually. Once you complete foundation training, and every subsequent year as you update, your record is maintained in the diocesan database as well as at the training site.  Please click here for complete information.
Sports Forms for 5th - 8th grade students - All incoming 5th - 8th grade students are required to have an updated physical on file. If you are participating in sports all forms and physicals must be turned in before students will be allowed to participate. Please click here to visit the sports page on the school website. This year all forms are online. If you have any questions please email Angie Vercchiarelli.
2022- 2023 Student Health History Update: VERY IMPORTANT - This form is state mandated and must be completed for each of your students attending SFX for the 2022 - 2023 school year. This form was due on Monday, August 1st. . Please click here for the online form. If you have not filled this out please click the link above and do it today.
We hope all of you had a wonderful summer and ready to start the new school year with a bang! Those first few weeks can be hard trying to get back on the school schedule. Here is a great article to help you reset and begin to make changes in order to prepare your children for the return to school. We look forward to seeing everyone on August 10th!
Save the Date!

Saturday, October 22nd

Make sure you have the auction date marked on your calendars! More information will be available in the coming weeks.
We are very excited to announce we will have an online school directory available this year.

The directory will include the following:
  • Comprehensive Information such as Student Name, Parent’s names, Address, Email, Grade, Teacher & Phone Numbers can be added for each student.
  • Easy to Add , Update or Delete Student Information Online.
  • Collect Student Data Online securely.
  • New Parents can enter their Students Data Online.
  • Existing Parents can update the Student Data Online, if needed.
  • Viewed from any device and is Mobile/Tablet Friendly

An email will be sent next week (after class list have been announced) with the information to set up your account. Please note: This is completely voluntary. If you do not want your information included you do not need to create an account.
Coming in September

After School Gardening Enrichment Class. Two days a week for Fourth through Eighth Graders. Learn where our food comes from and help supply our kitchen with fresh produce. 
More information will be shared soon.
Good To Know:


  • We are very excited about our new Lego Lab The Lego Lab will need "Classic" Bricks, Wheels and People. If you have some to donate please drop them off the school office during June. Thank you.



  • Who Do You Call....if I have a question? Click here for a listing of SFX staff

  • To donate directly to the SFX Food Pantry please click the Amazon link here to do your shopping.





St. Francis Mini Vinnies are back supporting the good works of St. Vincent de Paul!!

Mini Vinnies offers SFX families the chance to show we are Jesuit Strong by volunteering together at the family dining room at St. Vincent de Paul to help feed, clothe, house and health those in need.

Volunteers must be ages 9 and up, accompanied by an adult. Duties include set-up, serving and clean up. Volunteer slots are every Monday from 3:30-6:30—grab some friends and be a kid for others!


Questions? Want to organize a class, club, or family volunteer event at SVdP? Email SFX parent volunteer Ann-Marie Alameddin (alameddin@cox.net)
Catholic Diocese of Phoenix Night at Chase Field
Friday, August 19th
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
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