February 1, 2023

FALCON FAMILY REMINDERS:

ATTENDANCE REPORTING


Please report absences, late arrivals, or early dismissals by 7:45am to attendance@sfxlg.org. Also include your child's teacher on the email.  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.

UNIFORM CODE


Parents are asked to make sure that their child(ren) are in the proper uniform before leaving home. Please CLICK HERE to review the SFX Uniform Code.


Uniforms may also be ordered through Schoolbelles www.schoolbelles.com.

Empower IL 2023-2024 Application Resources


School families who will be completing the tuition assistance application on the FACTS website are asked to complete the Empower Illinois tax credit scholarship application and this reservation form is the first step.


Any questions about the application process should be directed to our Scholars Helpline (800) 616-7606, 

scholars@empowerillinois.org). 


· About Empower Illinois & the Program

· Income Documentation Scenarios

· Login Instructions

· Scholarship Application FAQs

· Step by Step Instructions

· Tax Credit Scholarship Program FAQs

What You Need to Know


We were blessed with wonderful family speakers at last weekend's Masses. Thank you to the following current and alumni families to all who spoke so enthusiastically on our wonderful school:

5pm - Kevin Malone with Emmet; 7:30am - Michelle Horrigan with Emma, Maddie & Charlotte; 9 am - Alumna & Current Parent, Grace Burke with Reilly; 11 am - Melissa Burns with Falcon Alumni: Michael Jr., Delaney, and Aiden

Congratulations to the following students who won the LRC Book Raffle at Open House: Eleanor Dekoj, Andrew Pasquesi, Malachy Muldoon, Zeno Gould, Gabby Gergits. Not pictured: Clare Doorhy

OPEN HOUSE VIDEO

Click on the video to see all the fun we had at Open House 2023! Everyone enjoyed the Activities Fair in the gym, featuring the always popular Robot Playground, where students gave computer coding demonstrations, and where dozens of tables of curricular and extracurricular activities were on display! Student Ambassadors gave tours of the school to Prospective Parents, and everyone was able to speak with the Administration, Faculty, SAB and FSA boards. #FalconPride

We received MANY complements on the Student Ambassadors who conducted a record 24 tours for Prospective Families at Open House! Thank you to the following Ambassadors for your professionalism and attention to detail as you represented our school: Jack Edmonds, Luke Edwards, Frankie Doyle, Ellie Fleischmann, Jack Hogerty, Evan Khasho, Marin McMahon, Allie O'Halloran, Mary O'Reilly, RJ Pora, & Jace Strayer.

THURSDAY 2/2 TEACHER/ STAFF APPRECIATION DAY 


  • Faculty & Staff Dress down day. 
  • FSA hosted Staff Appreciation lunch for Faculty & Staff 
  • Parent Volunteers will watch classes during this time


FRIDAY 2/3: NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK APPRECIATION DAY 

“SFX Spirit - Wear BLUE & GOLD Day” 


  • Students wear Blue & Gold shirts with uniform bottoms. 
  • Falcon Faith Friend Activity 8:15am -8:50am

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day Thurs, February 2nd


Dear SFX Families,

 

Happy Catholic Schools Week!  The Family School Association is asking all SFX families to take some time to flood our amazing SFX Faculty and Staff with messages of gratitude. 

 

While Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day is officially on Thursday, February 2nd, please feel free to send your child's messages of appreciation whenever you have a chance this week during Catholic Schools Week (Sunday, January 29th - Friday, February 3rd). 

 

Please don’t forget the Integrated Arts Teachers (Spanish, LRC, Art, Music, P.E., Resource Teachers, as well as the Office Staff & Administration!  CLICK HERE for a list of Faculty & Staff names & email addresses!


Here are some simple ideas!


  • Parents and/or children could send in "thank you" notes
  • Children could color pictures or artwork
  • Parents could send emails
  • Have a younger child or need some ideas on what to say? Use this template!
  • Students in grades 4-8 could use school email to send nice messages... (Integrated Arts & Resource, too!)
  • Students in PS3 - 3rd grade could post a message (picture and/or recording) on SeeSaw
  • Please help us to make our teachers & staff members know how appreciated they are during this special week!

 

Sincerely,

Your SFX Family School Association Board: President: Carrie Johnson, Vice President: Shanae Strayer, Treasurer: Alicia Goode, Secretary: Denise Jordan-Gonzalez, Social / New Families: Liz Musker


Congratulations to all the contestants in the 2023 Spelling Bee! The exciting competition went into OVERTIME! The winner will advance to the regional competition in March. Additionally, the top 5 winners of the school-wide bee are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee hosted at St. Francis on February 4th. Pictured (L-R) are the SFX School Champion: Dante Chierici, 6th Grade; 2nd place: Colin Nielsen, 6th Grade; 3rd place: Claire Olson, 7th Grade and the 4th grader who stayed in the competition the longest: Graham Martin!

The 7th & 8th Grade Social was a BLAST! The group, (pictured here with DJ Maximus) enjoyed the live entertainment, snacks, games, photo apps, and more! Thank you to the chairs Julie Hubert and Ann O'Halloran! Chaperone Honor Roll included: Denise Gonzalez, Rachel Malone, Andrea Dekoj, Amy Strayer, Colleen & Dave Hyland, Cara Doyle, Mike Briscoe, and Reagan Hogarty.

The Father / Son Outing brought the "guys" together for Pizza, Bowling and a LOT of laughs! Thank you to Co-Chairs: Erin Johnson and Monica Schmitt with a Volunteer Honor Roll of: Angie McMurray, Emily Bersnak, Jennifer Bak, and Francisco Carrillo as photographer! Click on the link below for more great photos of the Father/Son Bowling Event!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tCdP1bHMAmykg86v6


FALCON ATHLETICS

 

SFX Feb Madness Invitational - 32 Team Single Elimination 6th Grade Tournament - 2/3 - 2/5, 2/10 - 2/11  Teams and Times TBD

Shout out to the Athletic Committee, AD & Beth Greyerbiehl & the concessions volunteers for putting on awesome pack the place events!! Falcon pride!

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St. Francis Xavier School

Restaurant Fundraising Night with Aurelio’s

TONIGHT! Wednesday, February 1st

from 4:00 – 8:00pm

 

On Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, we're having our next fundraising night with Aurelio’s pizza! 20% of all sales (pre-tax/tip/delivery) will be donated to our school. Place your order between 4-8:00 pm on 2/1/23 and mention that it is for the SFX Fundraiser. Give them a call at 708-579-0900!

The fundraiser is valid for pick-up, delivery and dine-in. If planning to dine-in, reservations are recommended because of limited seating. We are extremely grateful for their generous, recurring commitment to support our school via these fundraisers. Tell your friends and enjoy your pizza! https://www.aureliospizza.com/location/lagrange/

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 Here to send a Click & Clap to Faculty, Administration & Staff!


WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I SEND A CLICK & CLAP?


Click & Claps are shared by Mrs. Garcia with the named faculty or staff member along with a sweet treat!

Looking for ways to support SFX ? Here is how you can do it!


  • Buying Gift Cards? Buy them through SHOP FOR SFX! CLICK HERE for Order Form, Calendar of Due/Fill Dates & more! 


  • Buying 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.)


  • 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

AMAZON IS ENDING THE AMAZONSMILE CHARITABLE DONATION PROGRAM ON 2/20/23*

Dear charitable organization,


In 2013, we launched AmazonSmile to make it easier for customers to support their favorite charities. We were excited about the potential for the program and the impact it could have for many charitable organizations. We want to thank you for your partnership during all these years.


After almost a decade of running AmazonSmile, we learned that with so many eligible organizations—more than 1 million globally—our ability to have an impact was often spread too thin.


Over the past few years, we’ve seen that Amazon can have a more significant and lasting impact if we invest in specific areas and focus our philanthropic efforts in the communities where our employees live and work. We’ve started to see the benefits of a more focused approach with our investments in programs like Amazon Future Engineer and our $2 billion investment in building affordable housing in our hometown communities through the Amazon Housing Equity Fund—and we will continue to pursue and invest in other areas where we’ve seen we can make meaningful change.


We are writing to let you know that we have made plans to wind down AmazonSmile by February 20, 2023. Until this date, customer purchases made via AmazonSmile will continue to accrue funds for your charity as normal.


We will keep supporting thousands of charities across the U.S. in many ways, and focus on the areas we believe can help create an even greater impact. Our long-term commitment to our communities remains the same: We are determined to help create a better world for our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve across the country.


Thank you,

AmazonSmile Team

*Thank you sincerely to all of the families who have supported St. Francis Xavier Parish & School through the AmazonSmile program. We are sad to see the program end.


FEBRUARY: 7th & 21st


MARCH: 7th & 21st


APRIL: 4th & 18th


MAY: 2nd, 16th, 23rd 

January 29 - February 3

Catholic Schools Week


Friday February 17

NO CLASSES

Teacher Professional Development


Monday February 20

NO CLASSES

Presidents Day


Wed February 22

Ash Wednesday


Friday, February 24

2nd Trimester Ends


Sunday February 26

Gr. 4 Reconciliation

1pm & 3pm


Friday, March 3

Report Card Day


Fri & Sat, Mar 3 & 4

HONK the Musical

Fri Mar 3: 7pm

Sat Mar 4: 2pm & 7pm


Mon March 6

Winter Band Concert

6:30 pm


Sat March 18

Mother/Daughter

Irish Dancing 1-3pm


April 7 - 16

NO CLASSES

Easter Break


Saturday May 6

1st Holy Communion


Friday May 12

Kindergarten

Mother's Day Tea


Monday May 15

Spring Band Concert

6:30 pm


Friday May 19

May Crowning / Mass 1:15pm


Monday May 29

Memorial Day

NO CLASSES


Monday June 5

Class of 2023 Graduation


Tuesday June 6

Last day of school PS3-7*


*HALF DAY PS3, PK4 & K Students will dismiss

at the normal time


* ALL DAY PK / K

and Grades 1 - 7

NOON Dismissal


(June 7 & 8

Emergency Days

to be used if necessary)


2022-2023 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

PARENT ROSARY

THURSDAYS 8:20am in Mary Garden or Church. Questions: contact Katie Kanzer k.f.kanzer@gmail.com












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