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Please report absences or early dismissals to [email protected] by 7:45am. Also include your child's teacher.
- All doors close at 8:10am daily for grades K-8. If your child is tardy, they will need to enter the main school doors on Waiola.
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- Please label all clothing, water bottles, lunch bags, etc. with your child's name!
- Please remind your children to lock their bikes to the bike rack at school!
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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
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WELCOME NEW FACILITIES MANAGER! | Please join us in welcoming Mr. Antonio Franceschi as Facilities Manager for St. Francis Xavier Parish & School. Mr. Franceschi comes to SFX with over 40 years of facilities management experience. Mr. Franceschi, we look forward to working with you! | |
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On Halloween we will be celebrating!
PK4 - 3rd grade students will be able to wear appropriate costumes to school and enjoy some Halloween festivities!
Children in grades 4 - 8 will have an ORANGE & BLACK Dress Down Day. PS3 5 day students may wear their costumes, but will be celebrating on another day and information will be shared with parents.
- PK4 - 11:15 Morning Party, Parade by front door at dismissal for ½ day students
- K-Gr. 3 Afternoon Halloween Classroom Parties
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2:45-3:00pm: PK4-Gr. 3 Halloween Costume Parade in the gym. Parents may enter through the gym doors and sign in beginning at 2:30. Parents will be allowed to stand against the wall in the back & sides of the gym or along the glass upstairs. After the parade, parents are asked to go back to cars and wait for students outside.
What is an appropriate costume?
- Costumes must be worn to school, there will be no changing at school.
- Your child must be able to function at school with their costume on. That includes sitting, writing, playing at recess, going to the bathroom independently and walking up and down stairs.
- No make-up, no fake blood
- Masks cannot be worn during class, but may be worn during the parade.
- No toy weapons
What is an appropriate treat?
Holiday treats sent to school must be from our school-approved snack list, which can be found on our website under "Parent Resources". Please consider non-edible treats. Treats are not expected or required.
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Coming up for Red Ribbon Week:
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Thursday October 27th: My FUTURE is Drug Free! Wear a shirt for your future high school, college, or school colors with uniform bottoms.
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Friday October 28th: Drugs Will Turn Your Life UPSIDE DOWN! Backwards Day, wear your shirt and sweatshirt backwards (pants & skirts can remain forward.)
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2023-2024 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Re-registration for the 2023-2024 school year will once again be an online form for students currently in grades PS3 – 7th. The online form will be emailed to families through Family Communications Tuesday, November 1 and a link will be posted on the school website at sfxlg.org. Please complete and submit 1 form for each of your students currently in grades PS3-7th no later than Tuesday, November 22th. If you replied “no” or “uncertain” on your student’s re-registration form you will not be assessed the re-registration fee nor will a seat be reserved for your student in the 2023-2024 grade level count. The non-refundable re-registration fee of $95.00 per student will be billed through your FACTS account in February.
If you have a child ready to enter Saint Francis Xavier for the first time next year, please request a New Student enrollment form by completing the appropriate questions on the online re-registration form. New student hard copy enrollment forms will be sent home beginning Tuesday, November 8th and we ask that they be returned with original birth and baptismal certificates by Tuesday, November 22nd. Original certificates will be returned to parents. All re-registration questions and questions regarding new students of current families should be directed to Mrs. Evans at [email protected].
Open enrollment for families new to St. Francis will begin December 5th.
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Parent/adult volunteers can sign up here! Thank you for supporting the arts at SFX! Please contact me with any questions.
Kate McCormick - SFX 2023 Spring Musical Chair
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Save the Date!
Friday, December 2, 2022
The Service Day team is planning a return to the "traditional" Service Day where students and parent volunteers will travel offsite on field trips into the community in service of others.
Parent volunteer sign up will be sent out in early November. All Service Day Volunteers are required to have completed the Protecting God's Children Program and be in full compliance. We are truly excited to once again be doing "God's Work, Our Hands".
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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, [email protected] with questions).**
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Hi Parents! You may now register for as many volunteer spots as you would like!
Classroom Volunteer Sign-Up Process
The sign-up for in-person volunteer opportunities in your child’s class will take place on SignUp.com. Here is the link to all classroom sign ups! https://signup.com/go/snCzOkF This year, all in-class opportunities for grades PK3 - 7th are being handled through this sign-up. There will no longer be paper forms sent by the room parent. In all instances, parents seeking to volunteer in-person must be in compliance with the school’s current requirements. Additionally, records of completion Protecting God’s Children training and the Online Illinois Mandated Reporter Training must be on file with the school office. Click on the following link for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tDscglUOfIUhJ6tjRFt4Cemve4Edoj3d/view?usp=sharing or contact Peggy Evans at [email protected].
Classroom Specific Volunteer Opportunities
Items you may see on your child’s sign up include, facilitating classroom parties, chaperoning field trips, helping watch students on Teacher Appreciation Day, assisting with Falcon Fun Day & helping with the end of the year picnic. There are several items listed on the sign up that do not currently have a firm date. Dates and times will be communicated from each classroom room parent as they are obtained from the school.
Please note that signing up to provide drinks or snacks for a party does NOT involve coming into the classroom. Drinks and snacks can be brought in by your child or dropped off at the main office. All snacks and drinks must be selected from the approved snack list. Due to information that may have changed, please check package labels. Any item that may contain peanuts and/or tree nuts may not be distributed. Other allergies may exist in the classroom, please be sure to contact the teacher for that information, so that every child can enjoy the treat with their classmates.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
Thank you,
Carrie Johnson, FSA President
[email protected]
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Great week for 7A girls basketball. The regular season ended with SFX winning 3 games in 3 days against IC, St. Cletus & Notre Dame. The Falcons earned the #2 seed in the playoffs and began play versus SJC on Monday 10/24. Also, SFX hosted the 7A tournament. Many girls from that team spent a good part of their Sunday volunteering at the gym. The girls all represented the parish well and the entire day was a success. Thanks very much to all the players! | Congratulations to the 7th grade gold basketball team for a great season! The team got 2nd place to St. John of the Cross in the championship game last night. Way to go girls!! | |
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FALCON 5K
Just TEN course marshals still wanted!
Please consider signing up yourself, your spouse, parent, young adult, neighbor! Other opportunities to get involved too! Please check them out - https://signup.com/go/BxwzfpU
THANK YOU!!! to our Sponsors
Gold sponsors - Advocare, CF Lite, City Auto Group, Clarity Therapy, DK Mortgage, Gemini, Highline, IPM, Napleton, Vulcan, Wells Fargo
Silver Sponsors- Ghostlight, Lively, Petty, Pinnacle, The Dental Loft
CHEER Signs Sold OUT!
Thank you to the Keach, O'Halloran, Nisivaco, Mogensen, Hogerty, Metke, Schaff, Burke, Neilson, Hanson, Lutzow, Quinlan families!
Spot prize for the best sign (including homemade versions) up for grabs!!!
RACE spots still available! sfxfalcon5k.com
FUN RUN this Sunday morning (10.30.22)
For details email Eleanor & Michelle: [email protected]
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Original Works preview magnets are back and will be sent home on Thursday, October 27th!!!
These works of art make wonderful Christmas and Mother's and Father's Day gifts!! Please remember not to mix up the order forms and to also fill out the order form with your child's teacher and grade! The order form that arrives with the preview magnet has a specific number that correlates to each child's artwork.
Orders and/or magnets will be due back Friday, November 4th! Any questions, please email Liz Musker ([email protected]) or Emily Siffermann ([email protected]).
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Looking for ways to support SFX as you prepare for the holidays? Here is how you can do it!
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Buying Gift Cards for teachers, friends or family? Buy them through SHOP FOR SFX! CLICK HERE for Order Form, Calendar of Due/Fill Dates & more!
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Your childrens' artwork makes a great gift! Consider buying gifts through ORIGINAL WORKS. Preview magnets and order forms will be sent home the first week of November. Orders will be here in time for Christmas!!
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SFX SPIRIT WEAR makes a great gift! When you visit our online store between 10/21-11/4 you'll be eligible for a promo code for your holiday shopping!
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Gifting books, calendars, or puzzles? Buy them at the SFX BOOK FAIR in Joyce Hall on November 8th and 9th or shop at www.abcfairs.com between now and Christmas. 25% of your purchase will be returned to St. Francis.
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Buying Christmas Cards or photo gifts? Buy them on MINTED and use our school code: FUNDRAISESFXLG. This code provides 20% off at Minted when applied at checkout. and 15% of the net sales from each purchase will be donated back to our school. Tell your friends and family! (please note that the discount excludes fine art prints and wedding stationary.)
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Your Christmas tree won't be complete without a SFX SCHOOL ORNAMENT! CLICK HERE here to purchase before 10/31. Quantities are limited, so don’t delay!
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Download the BOX TOPS app from the App Store or Google Play, & submit photos of your grocery receipts to earn cash for SFX. Make sure you click on BONUS OFFERS like this one for Target customers: 1) Purchase 4 Annie's products from Target; including mac & cheese, cinnamon rolls, cereals, fruit snacks, cookies, and other great lunch box staples. 2) Download the Box Tops app and set up your profile with SFX as your school. 3) Open the app, and snap a picture of your receipt... Repeat as many times as you can before October 31st!
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Fri Oct 28
Monster Mash Bash
Grades 4-6
Mon Oct 31
PK4-Gr 3
Halloween Parade
2:45pm Gym
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
Principal's Coffee for PS3, PK4 & K Parents 9am
Joyce Hall
Thur Nov 10
Original Works Dressdown
Tue Nov 15
Pizza Lunch Day
Thurs Nov 17
K - Thanksgiving Program
6:30 pm
Fri Nov 18
8th Grade Graduation Pictures
Mon Nov 21
In-Person
Parent-Teacher Conferences
12pm-8pm
Tue Nov 22
Virtual
Parent-Teacher Conferences
12pm-8pm
Tue Nov 29
Pizza Lunch Day
Nov 23, 24,25
NO CLASSES
Thanksgiving Break
Fri Dec 3
SERVICE DAY!
Tue Dec 6
Pizza Lunch Day
Mon Dec 12
Band Concert
Tue Dec 20
Pizza Lunch Day
Wed Dec 21
NOON DISMISSAL
Dec 22 - Jan 4
Christmas Break
NO CLASSES
Thurs Jan 5
Classes Resume
Sat Jan 28
7th and 8th Grade Social
Save The Date!
Sunday Jan 29
All-School Open House
Fri & Sat, Mar 3 & 4
HONK the Musical
Fri Mar 3: 7pm
Sat Mar 4: 2pm & 7pm
2022-2023 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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THANK A SFX FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER!
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!
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PARENT ROSARY
THURSDAYS 8:20am in Mary Garden or Church. Questions: contact Katie Kanzer [email protected]
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