August 16, 2023

Student School Supplies

Supplies may be conveniently ordered and shipped directly to your home through schooltoolbox.com.
Please remember to allow at least 10 days for your school supplies to arrive before school starts!

Student school supplies my also be purchased on your own using the grade specific links below.
Girls Volleyball Evaluations for 5th-8th grade will be held in the SFX Gym on Thursday, August 24th. 

3:15-4:15 (8th grade)
4:30-5:30 (7th grade)
5:45-6:45 (5th Grade)
7:00-8:00 (6th Grade) 

All forms (waiver, concussion, sports physical) must be completed before evals. Your child will NOT be allowed to hang out in the gym or common area before or after their allotted time. It is not too late to sign up. Please contact Becca Merchant with questions merchantr@sbcglobal.net.  
Faculty & Staff Professional Development Week

The SFX faculty, staff and facilities team have been hard at work getting ready to start the new year!

Teachers also attended professional development meetings throughout the week with topics supporting technology, curriculum updates, and classroom planning and prep!
**** Please note an error was made on the 23-24 academic year calendar****
The Ice Cream Social is on
FRIDAY SEPT. 8 not the 9th.


Sun Aug 20
New Family Welcome Gathering/
Ice Cream Social
Stone Monroe Park
2pm-4pm


Mon Aug 21
PS3 & PK4
Parent Information Night
6:30 pm

Wed Aug 23
1st Day
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
HALF DAY - NOON DISMISSAL
NO BASE (extended care)

Parent Welcome Coffee
8:25 am - 9:15 am
School Playground

Thur Aug 24
1st Day
Preschool 3 & PreK4
NORMAL DISMISSAL TIMES

Parent Welcome Coffee
8:25 am - 9:15 am
School Playground

Wed Aug 30
Grades 6-8 Middle School Curriculum Night
6:30pm

Mon Sept 4
Labor Day Holiday
NO CLASSES

Wed Sept 6
Grades K-5 Curriculum Night 6:30pm

Thurs Sept 7
School Pictures

Fri Sept 8
PS3-Gr. 3 Ice Cream Social
5:30pm SFX Playground

Fri Sept 22
NO CLASSES
Teacher Development Day

TBD
Homecoming

Sat Nov 4
Mark Your Calendars!
SFX Falcon 5K
SCHOOLBELLES UNIFORM STORE

Uniforms for grades 1-8 may also be
Our school code is S1411
If you wish to shop in person, the closest store is: Schoolbelles of Chicago Ridge, 10139 S. Harlem Ave, Ridge Plaza Suite A, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Phone: 708-929-4695
Calling all SFX Dads with daughters in K-4th grade!!
Want to know more about the Indian Princess Program? Just join us on Thursday August 31st at Imperial Oak Brewing at 7:30pm for an informational meeting on what the Indian Princess Program is all about. 

Please email all of your questions to Jeff Ponce at 
SFX PE Uniform Order

* Please order your PE Uniform as soon as possible to make sure it arrives before school starts!

LAST DAY TO ORDER IS AUGUST 18!!!

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
COMPLIANCE for VOLUNTEERS
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
  • Please do not drop your students off before 7:50 am when supervision begins. 
  • Before school, there are supervisors on the playground beginning at 7:50 am.
  • After school, there will be 2 teachers outside for supervision.
  • Please discuss with your child to either stay on the playground until they see you or designate a meeting place.
  • All students remaining on the playground 10 minutes after the bell will be brought to the office

STUDENTS EXITING A VEHICLE  Whether students are being dropped off on Waiola or by the Rectory, they should leave the car on the side closest to the school. It is important that parents remain in the car and children are ready to get out of the car quickly. When dropping students off, pull as far forward as possible on Waiola or in the Rectory parking lot so that many students can exit their cars at the same time.
  • Rectory Lot:  Students should be dropped off in the line and not along the Rectory sidewalk. 
  • On Waiola:  Students should be dropped off along the curb in front of the school only, not on the snow hills, the grass or from the middle lane. That is unsafe when traffic starts moving. 
 
GENERAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROCEDURES
  • Parents should never double-park to pick up students.
  • SLOW DOWN !!!
  • No cell phones should be used in the school zone.
  • Parents remain in cars and have your child ready so that drop off can be done quickly.
  • Those who enter the building during school hours may park in the Rectory parking lot. 
  • Please remember, if you are parking and walking to school, or parking and waiting for your student, the law requires that you park 20 feet from the crosswalk and 30 feet from the stop sign.
  • It is VERY important that everyone respects each other and follows our traffic pattern. 

WAIOLA TRAFFIC - NORTHBOUND ONLY
  • It is EXTREMELY important that everyone cooperates and lets a car in when they are trying to pull away from the curb. If everyone lets one or two cars in, traffic flow will be much quicker. It gets a little congested when the traffic light on Ogden is red, but traffic will flow when it turns green. 
  • Everyone must turn LEFT on Ogden from Waiola.
  • Waiola is ONE WAY during arrival and dismissal.  Traffic is NORTHBOUND ONLY on Waiola Ave.  
  • Cars may NOT enter Waiola Ave. from Ogden Ave.
  • U-turns in our neighbors’ driveways are NOT allowed. PLEASE Obey No U turn signs!
  • After school parents need to designate a spot, parents should not leave their cars if on Waiola, between Bell and Ogden. 
  • No Parking on Waiola, Bell to Ogden, unless you are picking up a sick child. When picking up a sick child, to allow room for emergency vehicles, please do not park directly in front of the school doors.
  • LaGrange Police have informed us they will issue tickets for parking violations, which include leaving cars parked on Waiola Ave. between Bell Ave. And Ogden Ave.
 
SPRING AVENUE & CHURCH LOT TRAFFIC
  • When dropping off in church lot, pull up as far as possible before stopping to drop students off, EVEN IF YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THERE!  Cars pulling up after you cause a traffic jam on Spring Avenue.
  • Students entering from Spring Ave should use the sidewalk by the Rectory to get to playground
 
BICYCLE SAFETY
  • Students should walk to the fence and follow the walkway
  • Students on bicycles must enter the playground from the Waiola side.
  • Bicycles should be locked up daily

Safety is our #1 PRIORITY!  THANK YOU for respecting the rules and having patience!
GET INVOLVED for the 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!
Volunteer Sign-Up for 2022/2023 School Wide Events

This online Volunteer Sign-Up is for volunteer opportunities for the upcoming school year that are not classroom specific. Looking ahead to next year, we still have many areas where parent volunteer help is needed! We are seeking volunteers to help with things like: Yearbook (need 3rd, 5th and 6th grade parent leads), Athletics Program, Junior Falcon Club, Social Events like 4th-6th Grade Monster Mash Bash, Falcon 5K, School Advisory Board committee positions & MORE! Please visit:
 
We are always in need of day-of volunteer assistance for specific events as well. Throughout the year, we will send out Volunteer Sign-Ups for events like Oktoberfest, the Falcon 5K and more! 

August 2023 Volunteer Sign-Up for 2023/2024 Room Parent and Service & Art Smart Programs

After class lists are available in August, this online Volunteer Sign-Up will be sent out for Room Parent, Art Smart Program Volunteers, or Service Program Volunteers for your child’s specific class. (Please note that room parents primarily assign roles and send reminder emails for a volunteer list created with the teacher’s help. This could be a good fit for working parents or those staying home with small children.)

September 2023 Classroom Volunteer Sign-Up

The online Volunteer Sign-Up for class parties, field trips and other miscellaneous activities will be sent mid-late September.

November 2023: Service Day Volunteer SignUp

In the fall, you will receive a separate Sign-Up for Service Day.
WHEN: Friday, September 15th
WHERE: Old Oak Country Club in Homer Glen
CHAIRS: Lindsey & JB Mackenzie 
CO-CHAIRS:  Katie & Scott Lutzow
SAVE THE DATE: SFX FALCON 5K
 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2023

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