SFX Parent Newsletter! October 5, 2022

October 5, 2022

Metra Alert BNSF - Brainard Avenue, Crossing Closed Temporarily from October 6 to October 16

BNSF will be completing a full replacement of the crossing at Brainard in LaGrange. The construction will require a full closure of both the pedestrian and vehicle crossing at Brainard. The closure will be from 9am on October 6th through 6pm on October 16th, 2022. During this time a pedestrian and vehicle detour will be established routing to Kensington. For any questions or concerns please visit https://bnsf.com/about-bnsf/contact-us-form.page

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.

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

CLICK HERE to download and print the 22-23 SFX Family Question Protocol

CLICK HERE for a printable version of this checklist for your children that you can tape to your back door!

A big Falcon welcome to our new SFX School families!

The Gillie Family

The Kuzniar Family

GRAB & GO UNIFORM EXCHANGE

Our next Grab n’ Go Uniform Exchange is on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 from 9am-11am on the gym stage. If you have questions, please contact Grab & Go Chairs:

Shannon Nowak & Laura Ball

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.

WE SERVE... SFX Service Program

This year the 5th graders' service theme is Honoring Veterans and Active Duty Members. A component of their service includes writing letters to active duty members. In addition, the 5th graders will be hosting a mass & reception honoring our Veterans and Active Duty Members, which will take place on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.

The 5th graders would love to invite the local veterans/active duty service members to the mass and reception on 11/11/22. They will send personal, mailed invitations to the event to those names and addresses obtained on this form.

If you know of a veteran OR active duty member please complete this form to provide their name, address and current status. If you have any additional information you can share about them we would appreciate it. You may submit multiple versions of this form if you wish to provide multiple names!

Questions? Contact Kristy Rhatigan & Emily Bersnak (5th Grade Service Leads) at [email protected]

SFX ATHLETICS

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO MADE HOMECOMING 2022 GREAT!

Homecoming Chairs: Bridget Weber & Theresa Wood

Pep Rally: SFX Staff - Ashley Bartels, Kathryn Steker, Kim Mattucci, Ed Crofton, Katie Filbin, Katie Faris, Amy Ryan, Mary Tassi, Allison Sowa

Locker Decorations: Katie. Hogerty & Kerry Smith

Parade Watch Party: The O'Brien Family

8th Grade Homecoming Breakfast: Bridget Briscoe & Kate McCormick

JV & V National Anthem: Ms. Katie Faris

Announcer: Matt Kanzer

Photographer: Riley McCarthy

Mascot: Will Cormier & John O’Halloran

Athletic Director: Pat McMahon

Home Field: Nazareth Academy

Honor Roll: Father Rich for cheering at the parade & leading us in prayer before each game!

Shout out to the surprise "Teachers Rock" crew for pulling up the rear in the parade and to Carrie Johnson's parents for their awesome antique truck!

What a great Pep Rally! Check out the video! The SFX cheerleaders led the athletes, students and parents with lots of SPIRIT... from the teachers and staff showed their Falcon Pride (and some cool dance moves too

HOMECOMING PARADE, CROSS COUNTRY & HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME

It was a great weekend to be a Falcon! The SFX community and our wonderful alumni were on hand to cheer on our teams! Teachers surprised the crowds with their own "SFX Teachers Rock" float! Thank you to all who submitted photos.... Click on the link to see hundreds of great photos submitted by parents!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Q14N5Ltahid5FvyZ8

Lots of news from Athletics this week!

CLICK HERE to read the SFX Athletics Update.

Winter Athletics Registration is now open! Winter athletics includes the following: 5th/6th Girls Basketball, 7th/8th Girls Volleyball, 5th-8th Boys Basketball. Use the SFX Winter Athletics Registration Link to register NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 10, 2022.

CLICK HERE for VIRTUS; Protecting God's Children Compliance Requirements for Volunteers

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

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!

SCHOOLBELLES UNIFORM STORE

CLICK HERE for Schoolbelles Guide to SFX Boys & Girls Uniforms & Pricing

SHOP FOR SFX IS BACK!

Welcome back to another great year of the Shop for SFX Program! If you are new and would to register, please email [email protected] 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.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE OKTOBERFEST TICKETS!

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!

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 [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!
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.

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

GRAB & GO Uniform Exchange

9am-11am Gym Stage

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

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.

LIONS AGE GROUP WRESTLING PROGRAM

Fenwick Future Friar News

Mount Carmel High School Open House

La Grange Fire Department Open House

St. Rita HS Band Day for Elementary School Students

St. Laurence HS Open House

Marmion Academy Cadet Connection - News for Prospective Families

Trinity High School:

Shadow Days are open for 8th Grade Girls

www.trinityhs.org/shadow