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Happy Friday SFX!
I would like to first thank all of our teachers and students for their hard work and determination with IOWA testing this week!
A week of testing requires a lot of mental toughness and focus. Our collective campus shined with how well everyone prepared and executed our plan this week.
As I said this morning to the students we have five weeks of school remaining. Still lots of time to accomplish our goals, still time to set new ones, and a real opportunity to finish what has been a great school year in a really strong way.
I invite you all to keep our third graders and a few of our older students in your prayers as they make the sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist tomorrow at 10:00am in the SFX church. This is a very special day for these students and their families.
I hope you all enjoy a great and safe weekend. See you back on campus Monday morning!
Peace,
Ryan Watson
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Important Dates
Saturday, April 20th
1st Communion & Confirmation
10:00 am | SFX Church
Live Stream Available
Sunday, April 21st
Family Mass
9:00 am | SFX Church
Wednesday, April 24th
All School Mass
9:30 am | SFX Church
8th Grade leading; for the intention of Joseph Albano, grandfather of Ms. Albano
Thursday, April 25th
Someburros Fundraiser (All Day)
NJHS Induction Ceremony
8:15 am | The Sullivan
Friday, April 26th
Spring Concert
8:30 am | Gym
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School Supply List Now Available
This year we've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies again to help make your back to school shopping easy.
The online store is open. All you have to do is select your student's grade level for next year, purchase the kit and the supplies will be ready for your student in their classroom on the first day of school. Bonus! For each kit sold, SFX will receive a $5 donation.
If you prefer to go shopping on your own, you're more than welcome to do that too. You can download the supply lists here.
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Annual Golf Tournament
We only have a few spots left! Sign up today. It will be a fun morning on Friday, May 3rd with some friendly competition at Papago Golf Club.
Not a golfer? No problem. You can purchase a Clubhouse pass that includes food and a drink. Enjoy the nice weather with friends and watch the golfers come in.
It's also not too late to sponsor! Sign up to be a Hole Sponsor here. You can set up signage, swag, and giveaways at your hole if you'd like. Thank you to our current sponsors!
Swag Sponsors
Legacy Linen
Cem-Tec
Hole Sponsors
Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute
Frontera Building Co.
NCP Law, PLLC
GGG
Bray + Petznick Families
Willo MediSpa
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Someburros Fundraising Event
This Thursday, April 25th dine at the Someburros on 7th Street and they will donate 30% of your purchase to SFX. Please download the flyer and bring it with you. Thank you for being a family for others!
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Spring Concert Information
PS-3rd Grade, the 7th Grade Pop Choir Elective, and the 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble Elective have been working hard practicing for the Spring Concert. Parents, please join us on Friday, April 26th at 8:30 am in the Gym. Download the flyer from Mr. Favaro for more information.
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Last Chance! Parents' Prom
Did you have fun boogie'ing the night away at Studio 24? You'll have just as much fun at the Throwback Prom Night! It will be on Saturday, April 27th at the Olivers' home.
This is one of the last parent parties in support of our Auction. It's a great way to have fun with your friends and to meet some new ones, all while supporting our school. Tickets cost $75/each. Hope to see you there! Sign up here.
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Parent University
Update! On Tuesday, April 30th (not April 25th) we will be hosting a Parent University session on the Importance of Play. Deanna Sheedy from the organization Play will be presenting immediately following Pledge & Prayer in the library. This session is designed for parents with students in PS - 2nd Grade. Please plan to join us!
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Save the date! The week of May 6th will be Teacher Appreciation Week. Monday will be Principal Appreciation Day and the rest of the week we'll celebrate our teachers. Show them some love with a simple gesture like a hand made card or note.
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Class of 2020 Alumni Pizza Party
Every year we invite graduating seniors back to our SFX Campus before they head off to college. The students will have time to visit with each other and their SFX teachers, look through old yearbooks and check out what's changed on campus.
Help spread the word to our SFX Class of 2020! It will take place this Tuesday, May 7th at 3:15 pm in The Sullivan courtyard. Share the registration link with them to sign up.
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Service Project Reflection
7th Grader Piper Vega-Fortney shares her story about being a Kid for Others:
I first saw this service opportunity for Camelback Post Acute Care and Rehab Center in the Weekly Howl and decided I would like to consider participating. I contacted SFX Grandparent, Mrs. Nixon, to let her know I was interested and we made plans to meet at the facility. I met with her and the director and discussed what service options were available. They explained that most people living in the facility had little to no family and were lonely. I felt sad that they were always lonely, so I decided that two classes would write letters to some long-term residents living there. I knew it would brighten the residents' day, especially because we all know that getting mail is exciting!
With the help of Mrs. Jaramillo, I presented this idea to 7A and 7C religion classes, assigned the residents to the students, and we all wrote letters. I provided stamps and envelopes, and the letters were sent off! I was so happy knowing that the residents at the center would have nice, decorated letters from kids to read!
This service project made me a more empathetic person and more aware of the people in need, as I saw it first-hand. This project drove me to want to serve my community more often. My goal is to keep this project going in the hopes that connections might be made and to continue to make someone's day better.
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New Student Council Members
Over the past week, we've heard from the Student Council candidates at Pledge & Prayer. On Wednesday, they presented speeches in front of their peers in 4th - 7th Grade. We were so impressed by their public speaking and eagerness to serve their school community.
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Congrats to our new StuCo members for the 24-25 school year: Cal Johnson, Ryan Tamm, Sophia Jaramillo, Cody Itule, Emery O’Connor, Liana Negrete, Darby Walsh, Jack Riley, Anthony Herro, Charlotte Susank, Danny Sawalha, and Ellie Boglio | |
Kindergarten Field Trip
This week our Kindergartners enjoyed a beautiful spring morning outside at the Desert Botanical Garden. They explored the garden spaces and learned all about the plants and flowers.
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1st Grade Field Trip
Our 1st Graders took a break from standardized testing on Tuesday afternoon to go on a bowling field trip! They had a chance to release some energy, learn a new skill and practice their subtraction all at the same time.
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Please pray for the following students who received the Sacraments of Initiation this Easter season. | Also, this Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday. On Monday at Pledge and Prayer we will thank Fr. Bob and show our appreciation for him. Please plan to join us! | | | |
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The Wolf Den will have a sidewalk sale on Tuesday April 30th and Thursday May 2nd! Don't miss out on our huge sale event with prices slashed up to 50% off on select items. Take advantage of these amazing deals while supplies last! | | | |
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Hungry Wolf Cafe
Come support Chef Michelle Daniels at the Great Food Expo tomorrow, April 20th at noon! She'll be on the live stage.
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Volunteer with SFX Mini Vinnies
SFX has two volunteer opportunities every Monday to serve dinner in the dining hall at SVDP from 3:30-6:30 pm. Volunteers must be ages 9 and older and accompanied by an adult.
The first Saturday of every month is a “Hearts and Hands” program from 9:00-11:30 am that includes arts and crafts or other projects appropriate for our youngest volunteers.
To sign-up, click here. Questions? Email Ann-Marie Alameddin.
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Fiesta de Primavera at the Parish
Fiesta de Primavera is our communal Easter celebration, which will be held on May 4th, 2024. It will be fun evening filled with music, fantastic food and a chance to get to know your fellow Parishioners.
Tickets are $25 per person which includes entrance & dinner. You can purchase tickets at the parish office or after Mass. Please note: This event is for adults only.
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