August 31, 2022

A lot of excitement and a few tears (mostly from moms) gave way to smiles on the 1st Day of Pre-school 3 & PreK 4 for the 2022-2023 school year at SFX

FALCON FAMILY REMINDERS
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.
Remember to send your child to school each day with a water bottle, marked with their NAME, and a reusable or disposable NAPKIN in their lunch / snack boxes to be used as a placemat
CURRENT COVID PROTOCOL:
  • For symptoms lasting more than 24 hours, a negative test or doctor’s note is required
  • Home tests may be used

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
Did you find an SFX library book hiding in your house this summer? It's not too late to return it! 

Just have your student bring it back to school and give it to Mrs. Filbin.

Though space constraints prohibit us from accepting most book donations, the school library is currently looking for gently used copies of the following books:

1) The Harry Potter book series (any books) and
2) any books from the Who Would Win series.

Thanks in advance!
Mrs. Filbin

Room Parents, Art Smart & Service Program Volunteer Sign-up


Dear St. Francis Xavier Parents,


As we prepare for in-classroom volunteer opportunities, FSA is seeking volunteers for the following roles: Room Parents, Art Smart Leads & Volunteers and Service Program Volunteers. Volunteer positions like Room Parent and Art Smart Grade Level Leads are mostly administrative and are great for someone who may be looking for a volunteer job that can be done according to their own schedule! A summary of the help needed and corresponding grade levels is included at the bottom of this email.


If you are interested in helping out throughout the year in any of these capacities, please sign up at: https://signup.com/go/JEnvjbpThis sign up will close on Friday, September 9th at 5pm.

The sign-up for date specific in-person volunteer opportunities like parties and field trips will be sent mid- to late September. Please stay tuned!


Together we are helping to make SFX an outstanding school and community.


Sincerely,

Carrie Johnson (2022-2023 FSA President)

[email protected]


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


Please note that there will be an orientation meeting for Room Parents, Art Smart Leads and Service Program Leads after school on Wednesday, September 14.

SFX ATHLETICS

SFX Athletics needs your help!  Please consider signing up for open volunteer positions.  https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1256447726061/false#/invitation


We have games beginning 9/6 and are in need of:


Indoor Concessions Coordinator(s) - Responsibilities include: Coordinate schedule with individual sports coordinators. Create volunteer schedule for concessions and admissions. Be responsible for set up and clean up before and after games. Return cash boxes to AD.

CLICK HERE for the Preschool 3 - 3rd Grade Ice Cream Social Registration Form

Cub Scouts is again welcoming all boys and girls from Kindergarten through 5th grade to join us for another exciting scouting year. Anyone who may be interested in joining is welcome to build rockets with us!  Questions?  Contact Maria Onesto Moran [email protected] 

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!


We're off to a great start and have already started receiving Click & Claps this 22-23 school year! 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! Your words of encouragement mean so much!


“A moment of gratitude makes a difference in attitude.” - Wilkinson

DON'T COOK TONIGHT!  AURELIO'S RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER 4 - 8 PM! 

SFXgolfouting.com

SFX Volunteers! We are looking for co-chairs to assist us for the near future, no golf experience required. Come join the remarkable Golf Outing planning team to make a difference for our SFX school and community. Questions, contact Lindsey Mackenzie, [email protected]
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.

Wed Aug 31

Grades 6-8 Middle School Curriculum Night

6:30pm


Restaurant Fundraising Night with Aurelio's

4pm - 8pm


Mon Sept 5

Labor Day Holiday

NO CLASSES


Wed Sept 7

Grades K-5 Curriculum Night 6:30pm


Thurs Sept 8

School Picture Day


Fri Sept 9

Ice Cream Social PS3-Gr. 3

6:30pm SFX Playground


Fri Sept 16

SFX Golf Outing


Fri Sept 23

NO CLASSES

OCS Teacher Professional Development Day


Sun Oct 2

Homecoming

Parade time TBD

Games at Nazareth TBD


Sat Oct 8

Oktoberfest

6pm-10:30pm

SFX Parking Lot


Mon Oct 10

NO CLASSES

Columbus Day


Thurs Oct 13

Picture Retakes &

Yearbook Photos


Fri Oct 28

Monster Mash Bash

Grades 4-6


Sat Nov 5

SFX Falcon 5K


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. 

Grade School Football Night at Montini HS 9/2

Salt Creek Singers


Music Makers

St. Rita of Cascia HIgh School Andrew Smialek '08 Leadership Award

St. Rita HS Chess Tournament Mon. Sept 19th

Fenwick Shadow Days

Trinity High School:


Shadow Days are open for 8th Grade Girls

www.trinityhs.org/shadow 

Labor Day Tie-Dye Party

www.trinityhs.org/tiedye


Studio Art Workshop

www.trinityhs.org/artworkshop


The Wizard of Oz Youth Auditions

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerqoxz_uRLq12ATMB6dg5EvvsplLroi_q8TOV39mHhXTHPmw/viewform

Tour de Ogden bike ride

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