Scenes from Trivia Night II
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Congratulations to the Winners of Trivia Night II: The SFX Parish Council!
Honor Role: Big thanks to our Trivia Night Chairs: Katie Mulcahy and Tina Orlando
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100th Day of School! #bettertogether
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An Important Message from Principal Sharon Garcia
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Dear St. Francis Xavier Parents,
On February 9th our staff was given the opportunity to receive their 1st Covid 19 vaccine shot. We will receive our 2nd shot on March 9th. Our staff was very appreciative of this opportunity. There is evidence that there can be a reaction to the 2nd shot. Therefore, to be proactive, there will be NO CLASSES held on Wednesday, March 10th, for a Professional Development Day. We do not have the staff to cover classes if some of our teachers do have a reaction. We know this may be an inconvenience for some of our families and we truly do appreciate your patience and support during this unprecedented time.
Be Well and God Bless,
Sharon Garcia
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Sports Update from our Athletic Director:
As this time, we are not planning on sports returning at SFX for the remainder of the school year. We are looking forward to providing a complete year of SFX sports for the 21-22 school year!
Please keep a look out for 21-22 sports registration information after Spring Break. There is a lot of planning going on to bring our sports programs back next year.
**Please note that all athletes are required to have annual sports physicals to participate in SFX sports. Sports physicals are valid for 395 days so please plan your sons/daughters exam(s) accordingly to ensure they will be eligible to begin team practices for the seasons they wish to compete.
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SFX READS 2021 - "Oh, The Places We'll Go"!
We hope you are enjoying this reading event! It's meant to encourage our students to read as much as they can for the next month. We'll celebrate their efforts on March 2, Dr. Seuss's Birthday, with a Family Reading Night and lots of fun during the school day. More into to come!
Questions can be directed to Mrs. Filbin at kfilbin@sfxlg.org. We Pray, We Learn, We Serve, WE READ!
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How to get Tax Return Tuition Credit info from FACTS:
Step 1: Sign in at https://online.factsmgt.com
Step 2: Select 'View Details'
Step 3: Select 'View Payment Summary' (Page will open in another window or tab)
Step 4: Select the year & then 'Print'
These statements can be used to fill out the Illinois Receipt for Qualified Education Expenses for your Illinois tax return and/or, in the case of PreSchool, the Child and Dependent Care Expenses form for your Federal tax return.
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Every child deserves the chance to succeed. Empower Illinois wants to make that possible by helping Illinois families find the best education for their child. In late 2017, the Illinois Legislature created the income-based Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program to ensure all children have access to a quality education. This scholarship program makes K–12 private schools an option for thousands of kids.
These scholarships provide children and their families with opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be available. Scholarships are based on financial need. Let us make a difference in your child’s life.
Application Reminders
The application is a two-part process
• Part one is a brief reservation form which will timestamp applications
• Families are encouraged to submit their application ASAP
• Families who intend to complete the FACTS Management Tuition Assistance application are also encouraged to complete the Empower Illinois application.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR NEW FAMILIES
If you know a new family interested in enrolling* their children, please have them contact Mary Tassi at enrollment@sfxlg.org or 352-2175 ext. 331.
*We currently have a short waitlist in PS3 and 5th Grade for 2021-2022
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As we’re all spending more time at home and stocking up on groceries more than ever, please download the Box Tops app, and make sure your Box Tops earnings go to the school.
Last year we raised close to $1,000 that was put towards the teacher/staff gift fund. Every little submission adds up to make a big impact!
You can download the app by searching for “Box Tops for Education” in the App Store. You can then use the app to scan your grocery store receipt. The app will find eligible products and add cash to our school’s earnings.
We’ll also be collecting any old Box Tops clippings you have. Please send them into the school in an envelope labeled “Box Tops” by Wednesday, 2/24. Thanks so much for your help in making a difference!
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SFX Parent Rosary
DATE: Thursday, 2/18
TIME: 8:20am
JOIN US IN-PERSON & SOCIALLY DISTANCED:
PLACE: Mary Garden on the Spring Ave side of the church
(inclement weather? We will gather in the church.)
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coffee, & rosaries. The littlest pray-ers are most welcome. And bring your special intentions...goodness knows we have a few. Covid precautions will be in place: masks & social distancing.
If you know in advance that you will be joining us, please register on the parish website for: "Rosary--Thursday."
If your schedule changes, or the morning routine goes smoother than expected, or you realize it's Thursday, or you just forget to register? No problem! Join us! We'll mark your info when you arrive. (required by Archdiocese for contact tracing, if necessary)
JOIN US VIRTUALLY:
If you are interested in praying together virtually, click on the zoom link:
Questions? Contact Katie Kanzer at k.f.kanzer@gmail.com
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With Shop for SFX...
Your normal purchases could be helping SFX earn tuition credit for your family or another family! Vendors offer the cards at a discount, and SFX gets the difference as profit.
Your family has the option of getting 40% of the profit back as a tuition credit, or you can choose to send your credit to another family or return it to the school.
You can find a current Order Form on the SFX School Website at Shop4SFXLG.com
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Thursday 2/18
Graduation Pictures
Thursday, 2/18
Restaurant Fundraising Night with Buona Beef (Hillside)
Friday 2/19
Shop for SFX Orders Due
Wednesday 2/24
Shop for SFX Orders Delivered
Friday 2/26
2nd Trimester Ends
Tuesday, 3/2
Restaurant Fundraising Night with Billy Bricks
(La Grange)
Wednesday 3/10
NO CLASSES
Professional
Development Day
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Let an individual Teacher, Staff or Administrative Team Member know that they are appreciated!
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 a student or on your family in a special way.
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The following is shared community news. Content shared is informational and does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement by SFX School or Parish.
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Parent Workshop, which will be held on Tuesday, March 9 at 7PM on Zoom.
Jason Evert of the Chastity Project will be presenting on Parenting for Purity. Jason offers communication techniques, resources, statistics and other information to help parents provide sex education for their children. Here's the Sign-Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4DA8AA29A1FA7-parenting
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Support SFX on Amazon Smile!
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to SFX!
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
3) LOAD THE GIFT CARDS ONTO YOUR AMAZON ACCOUNT... Whenever the mood strikes you to shop, you'll be ready!
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Shop for SFX !
a SCRIP Fundraising Program
Need to enroll?
2) Go to www.ShopwithScrip.com and click on Join a Program.
3) Enter a user name, password, and your account information. Fill in the validation, click Register, and you can start earning money for SFX!
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