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A big SFX welcome to 4th grade teacher Mrs. Heather Montalto! Welcome to the SFX family! |
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THIS WEEK IN SFX SOCIAL MEDIA... |
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In 5th grade science class, student groups brainstormed varying design/engineering challenges. Some of the challenges included:
How can we make something out of a cereal box?
How can we design shoes inspired by nature?
How to make a sport out of kitchen supplies
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PICTURE DAY is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th!
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Van Gogh School photographers will be here first thing in the morning taking all student, faculty and staff pictures. Students may be out of uniform, including those who have PE that day. Students are encouraged to dress their Sunday best.
The photo taking procedure this year is thus. Students are called to the photographer, stand on a marker on the floor, remove their mask, SMILE, next student. Prior to last year they hopped up on a stool. No hopping again this year.
We are continuing the PRE-PAY picture program. Instructions for the pre-pay program are on an instruction card that was sent home, and attached to this message. For those who do not prefer to order online, call the Van Gogh customer service number 1-847-382-2282 ext. 7. On-line orders must be placed prior to or on picture day. Retake day has yet to be scheduled. Please contact me with your questions or concerns.
Peggy Evans, School Secretary
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IT'S COOL & IT'S THE RULE... LOCK IT UP!
Parents of bicycle riders... Please ask your children if they have been locking their bikes at school, and reinforce the need to do so!
Students must lock their bikes in the bike racks during the school day with a lock the student’s family has purchased. The school assumes no liability for bicycles.
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GET INVOLVED AT SFX THIS SCHOOL YEAR!
Parents interested in volunteer opportunities for the current school year that are not classroom specific may sign up through this link, https://signup.com/go/PSQGtMH
You can sign up for as many volunteer opportunities as you see fitting into your schedule. There are things for people to do that are entirely on your own time. Browse through the categories and see which ones are calling your name!
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Student Pep Rally at SFX School on Friday October 1st. More info to come.
HOMECOMING DAY: SUNDAY OCTOBER 3rd, 2021
Parade: In the morning before the games. More info on parade route and time to come!
Football Games:
- 11:00 am - SFX Junior Varsity vs. St. John of the Cross at Nazareth Academy
- 1:00 pm - SFX Varsity vs. St. Joseph at Nazareth Academy
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COME TO THE SFX GAMES! Cheer your Falcons to Victory!
We LOVE to see young Falcons at the games!
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See home & away sports through this link. UP NEXT on 8to18... SFX Girls Volleyball and Girls Basketball!
You can also download the 8to18 app for your phone from the AppStore!
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"SPFL" (Suburban Parochial Football League) online SFX Athletic Calendars:
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SFX CROSS COUNTRY MEETS*
Saturday, September 11th - Downers Grove Swim & Racquet Club, 5560 Fairview Av, Downers Grove - Races begin at 9am
Saturday, September 18th - Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Rd, Aurora - Races begin at 9am
Saturday, September 25th - Lombard Commons Park, 433 E St Charles, Lombard - Race begins at 9am
Saturday, October 2nd - CHAMPIONSHIP - Lewis University, One University Parkway, Romeoville - Race begins at 9am
*Guide to Meets: 5th grade boys followed by 5th grade girls (1 mile), followed by 6th grade boys then girls (1.5 miles), followed by 7th grade boys then girls followed by 8th grade boys then girls (2 miles)
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Due to conflicts, we are sorry to report that...
Oktoberfest 2021 has been CANCELLED.
We thank event chairs Prudence and Matthew Hopkins & Lesli and Ray Pora for their continued dedication to SFX School. We look forward to this popular event returning in the fall of 2022!
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SFX PARENT ROSARY
DATE: Thursday September 9th
TIME: 8:20am
PLACE: SFX Mary Garden
(Church if inclement weather)
Each week, we pray for the SFX students, families, faculty and staff.
This week, we will specifically be praying for the 8th grade class. They are beginning an exciting year with lots of changes and decisions ahead of them ( their parents!)
As always, bring your special intentions! And remember, if….
✔ You’ve never prayed a Rosary. (We’ll have a quick overview before we start the prayer.)
✔ It’s been a while, and you may have forgotten how. (We pray in a group… no one will know if, “under pressure,” you forget the Our Father! It happens…..every week.)
✔ You lost your rosary beads. (There are plenty of extra Rosary beads on-hand.)
✔ You don’t have enough time. (Start slow. Pray a decade or two with us. It’s typically 15-20 minutes.)
✔ Your little one(s) won’t sit still. (They are most welcome. There is room to wiggle. And kid-friendly activities are available.)
✔ You just want to start praying. (At first glance, the Rosary is simply a prayer asking for Mary’s prayers. But, when we meditate on each mystery of Christ’s life, we learn that Mary is asking us to draw closer to her Son.)
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BOX TOPS PROMOTIONAL ALERT FOR JEWEL AND COSTCO SHOPPERS! |
Purchase 5 General Mills products from Jewel-Osco in one trip before September 13th, and you will earn 60 Box Tops (5 Box Tops + 55 Bonus Box Tops) for SFX! Each family who participates, will earn $6.00 cash for SFX. (This is the equivalent of what you would earn from buying 60 boxes of cereal!)
Purchase 1 General Mills product from Costco before September 30th, and you will earn 11 Box Tops (1 Box Top + 10 Bonus Box Tops) for SFX! Each family who participates will earn $1.10 cash for SFX. Every little bit adds up!
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It's so easy! All you have to do is:
- Purchase the required amount of products from from Jewel-Osco or Costco
- Download the Box Tops app and set up your profile with SFX as your school
- Open the app, and snap a picture of your receipt
- Repeat as many times as you can!
All of these General Mills products and many more (cereals, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups, Bugles) are eligible for the bonus. Check the package, to make sure you see the Box Tops label.
* offer excludes Yoplait, Nestle, Lysol, and Papermate brands
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SFX Golf Outing... SOLD OUT! THANK YOU!!
The response to the golf outing has been tremendous and we are excited to announce that we are SOLD OUT!
If you are still looking for way to support the SFX Golf Outing but can’t make it to the course, consider purchasing raffle tickets. Raffle prizes include Notre Dame, Cubs, Sox & Blackhawk tickets, a signed Jonathan Toews jersey and a $200 Cash raffle prize. Raffle tickets are $20 each. Winner need not be present! PLUS you can direct your tickets to the items that most interest you!
Another great way to support the event is through a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. If you do not see a package that meets your desired financial commitment, we can customize opportunities!
To purchase raffle tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit SFXGolfOuting.com.
A very BIG thank you to all that have registered, sponsored and donated to help make this an incredible event.
Looking forward to seeing everyone out on the course!
SFX Golf Outing Chairs
Scott & Katie Lutzow
SFX Golf Outing Co-Chairs
JB & Lindsey Mackenzie
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Shop for SFX (a Scrip Program) |
WHAT IS "SHOP FOR SFX"?
We all shop! With Shop for SFX, your normal purchases could be helping SFX earn tuition credit for your family or another family! The 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.
Shop for SFX is a Scrip program which allows you to buy gift cards, either plastic or electronic, for hundreds of vendors for all types of goods and services. Making money for SFX/Tuition Credit is as simple as 1-2-3.
1) Buy a gift card for whatever you need
2) Use the gift card to buy "stuff"
3) Reap the rewards!
It is that simple!
If it seems too complicated, we’re here to walk you through the process. Most families really find it easy once they get started! Email us with any questions: ShopforSFX@sfxlg.org
EARNINGS POSSIBILITIES
A single family who committed to buying most of their groceries with gift cards earned over $500 for SFX in a year; that’s $200 in tuition credit and $300 for SFX!
HOW DO I REGISTER?
1) Email our coordinator at ShopforSFX@sfxlg.org to receive our enrollment code.
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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Support SFX on Amazon Smile!
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!
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to SFX!
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Wednesday 9/8
Kindergarten - 6th grades
Meet & Greet
6:30 - 7:15 - A-L
7:25 - 8:10 - M-Z
Thursday, 9/9
School Picture Day
Friday 9/17
SFX Golf Outing
Wednesday 9/22
Chipotle Restaurant
School Fundraiser
Friday 9/24
No Classes
Faculty Professional Development Day
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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. |
Adults, Seniors, College & High School Students, the Park District of LaGrange is URGENTLY hiring Before & After School positions for multiple school locations. CLICK HERE for info Contact Leanna Hartung, Superintendent of Before and After School Programming, Park District of La Grange 708-588-2233 leannahartung@pdlg.org
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Thank you for the many parents who have used Click & Clap again this year to let an individual Teacher, Staff Member or Administrative Team Member know that they are appreciated! Your words of encouragement mean so much!
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 with the named faculty or staff member by Mrs. Garcia.
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