April 28th, 2023

A Message from Mr. Watson

Dear SFX Community,

Thank you all for another great week. We look forward to celebrating our 3rd Graders and several older students as they receive their First Communion and Confirmation tomorrow at 10:00 am.

Teacher Appreciation is next week. We are so blessed to have such dedicated and quality educators at our school.

I hope you have a great weekend and we'll see you all on Monday.

Peace,

Ryan Watson

Up Next Week

Teacher Appreciation Week

More details below

Tuesday, May 2nd

3:15 pm | Courtyard

Class of 2019 Alumni Pizza Party

Wednesday, May 3rd

9:30 am | SFX Church

All School Mass / May Crowning

Kindergarten Leading; For the intention of Nicole Hazen, mother of Charlie, John, Teddy and Sam Hazen

Lunch Time | Courtyard

Pastor Picnic

Lunch will be provided for all students this day.

5:30 pm | Gym

Sports Banquet

5th - 8th Grade Students

Friday, May 5th

8:30 am | Gym

Spring Concert

NO AFTER CARE

News & Events

Teacher Appreciation Week

Next week we'll celebrate our wonderful Teachers! Monday will be Principal Appreciation Day and on Wednesday we'll have the Pastor's Picnic. Please note, lunch will be provided for all students that day. Show your teachers some love next week with a simple gesture like a hand made card or note.

Class of 2019 SFX Alumni Pizza Party

Every year we invite graduating seniors back to our SFX Campus before they head off to college. The students will have time to visit with each other and their SFX teachers, look through old yearbooks and check out what's changed on campus.

Help spread the word to our SFX Class of 2019! It will take place this Tuesday, May 2nd at 3:15 pm in the SFX Courtyard. Share the registration link with them to sign up.

Celebrating Mrs. Grucky

Save the date! Join us in celebrating Mrs. Grucky's retirement on Monday, May 15th right after school in the Gym. After 30+ years at SFX (and 25 years in 4B!), Mrs. Grucky will be leaving a lasting legacy. Please come by to wish her well.

Parent University

Thank you to everyone who attended Part 2 of the Helping Families Thrive series. If you missed it, you can view the recording here.

Part 3 will take place on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:00 pm in the Library. Please register here. We will have a live stream option again, but encourage you to attend in person if possible.

**This session is mandatory for 5th - 7th Grade parents**

We will be discussing anxiety, depression and self-harm. You can download the flyer to learn more.

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End of Year Fundraiser at Sky Zone

Save the date! On Friday, May 19th we'll be having our big end of year fundraiser at Sky Zone. Come jump and support SFX! If we have 100 jumpers, we'll get 40% of the proceeds for our school. We hope you to see you there!

2023 - 2024 School Supplies

This year we've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies again to help make your back to school shopping easy. The online store is open. All you have to do is select your student's grade level for next year, purchase the kit and the supplies will be ready for your student in their classroom on the first day of school.

For each kit sold, SFX will receive a $5 donation. And if we sell 50 kits before the end of April, SFX will be entered for chance to win $2,500 worth of free supplies for our school!

If you prefer to go shopping on your own, you're more than welcome to do that too. You can download the supply lists here.

Weekly Highlights

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

This week we celebrated our amazing parent volunteers. Thank you for sharing your time, talents and treasures. Our community is incredibly lucky to have you!

National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to our newest members of the Kristen Spucces Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society! To learn more about NJHS, click here.

Taste Test

We had another successful taste test this week. Our students tried chocolate hummus and it was a hit! They voted and it's officially something they want to see on the Hungry Wolf Cafe menu! You can download the recipe here if you want to try it at home.

Baseball Champions

Congratulations to our 7th Grade boys baseball team on winning their championship game!

Announcements

Sports Announcements

The Sports Banquet for 5th - 8th Grade students is next Wednesday, May 3rd from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Gym.

Campus Ministry

World Day of Prayer for Vocations is this, Sunday April 30th. There will be a 9:00 am Mass with Bishop Dolan at St. Simon and Jude Cathedral followed by Priestly Vocations Panel which will consist of a brief talk about the priesthood and a Q&A. Please help spread the word to those that might be interested.

Hungry Wolf Cafe

May Menu

The May menu is available. Please place your orders through Meal Manage.

Hungry Wolf Farm Bag

Last chance to purchase a Hungry Wolf Farm Bag! The last delivery date before the end of the year is 5/12! Instructions for Ordering

After Care

Please note, there will be no After Care next Friday, May 5th due to the end of year faculty and staff celebration. Please make sure you arrange for your students to be picked up at 1:00 pm.

Our Garden Needs Your Help

We are in need of volunteers to help harvest our garden from now until the end of the school year. The commitment is only 1-2 hours per week. If you or anyone you know (like grandparents!) are interested, contact Cheryl Linsenmeyer Smith, Xavier Alumnae, and SFX Grandparent at 480-388-5826.

Families for Others

SFX Families Serving our Neighbors in Need at St. Vincent de Paul

Sign up with the SFX Mini Vinnies to volunteer downtown at the St. Vincent de Paul dining hall. Eight volunteer slots are reserved for SFX every Monday from 3:30-6:30pm. Volunteers must be ages 9 and older and accompanied by an adult.

The first Saturday of every month is a “Hearts and Hands” program from 9:00 - 11:30 am that includes arts and crafts or other projects appropriate for our youngest volunteers.

For more information or to sign-up, click here. Questions? Contact Ann-Marie Alameddin.

Wagon Wednesdays

NEW items needed for May: Spaghetti, bagged white rice, and canned fruit.

Look for the wagons each Wednesday at the entry gates to drop off your donations. Thank you for supporting our Angel Families!

Community Events

Vacation Bible School

St. Francis Xavier Parish is very pleased to announce the return of Vacation Bible School! It will be for children in Preschool through 5th Grade the week of June 26th – June 30th. Download the flyer for more information.

Volunteers are needed to help with Vacation Bible School, especially 6th - 8th Graders. Training will be provided. Email Katrina Winn to sign up.

Download Flyer

SFXAA Day at Chase Field

Save the Date! Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals on Sunday, May 7 at 1:10pm. Discounted tickets are $28.

There is a pregame parade for all players and coaches in uniform. Groups/teams can coordinate to sit together. SFXAA is in sections 140-142. Buy your discounted tickets here.

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Math Magicians Summer Camp

Sophomores at XCP are putting on a Math Magicians summer camp for students with ADHD or Dyslexia. The camp is free of charge and will be June 12th - 16th at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Download the flyer for more information.

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Helpful Links

St. Francis Xavier School | 602-279-0423 | school.sfxphx.org