Summer Reading List!
Required reading for grades 4-8 and book suggestions for all grades... Find a nice shady spot and read a great book!
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Student School Supplies
Supplies may be conveniently ordered and shipped directly to your home through schooltoolbox.com.
Please remember to order your school supplies with enough time to receive them before school starts!
Student school supplies my also be purchased on your own using the grade specific links below.
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REMEMBER YOUR WATER BOTTLE EVERY DAY!
Every child should have a refillable water bottle with their name on it with them every day in school.
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NOTE FROM MRS. RYAN, TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR |
Students in Kindergarten and up are required to have a backpack with a padded computer pocket. There are so many options available. I find it helps to have some specific ones to look for..the most popular ones with our older students are:
Lands End "TechPack", Pottery Barn Teen "XL" size and Target Embark Jartop backpack. Please let me know if you have any questions!
The iPad Responsible Use Policy will go home closer to the start of school.
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FREE Grab & Go Uniform Exchange
Wed Aug 16
Grab & Go Uniform Exchange
8:30am – 11:00am
SFX Gymnasium Stage
Put those outgrown uniforms to good use! You may donate your clean, gently used uniforms in July between 8am-noon at the SFX School Office and we will include the items in the SFX Grab & Go Uniform Exchange.
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July School Office Hours are limited. Please call the school office (708) 352-2175 or email sfxlgmain@sfxlg.org for more information.
Wed Aug 16
Grab & Go Uniform Exchange
9:30am – 11:00am
SFX Gymnasium Stage
Sun Aug 20
New Family Welcome Gathering/Ice Cream Social
Stone Monroe Park
2pm-4pm
Mon Aug 21
PS3 & PK4
Parent Information Night
6:30 pm
Wed Aug 23
1st Day
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
HALF DAY - NOON DISMISSAL
NO BASE (extended care)
Parent Welcome Coffee
8:25 am - 9:15 am
School Playground
Thur Aug 24
1st Day
Preschool 3 & PreK4
NORMAL DISMISSAL TIMES
Parent Welcome Coffee
8:25 am - 9:15 am
School Playground
Wed Aug 30
Grades 6-8 Middle School Curriculum Night
6:30pm
Mon Sept 4
Labor Day Holiday
NO CLASSES
Wed Sept 6
Grades K-5 Curriculum Night 6:30pm
Thurs Sept 7
School Pictures
Fri Sept 8
PS3-Gr. 3 Ice Cream Social
5:30pm SFX Playground
Fri Sept 22
NO CLASSES
Teacher Development Day
TBD
Homecoming
Sat Nov 4
Mark Your Calendars!
SFX Falcon 5K

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PARENT ROSARY
THURSDAYS
All Summer 8:15am in Mary Garden or Church. Questions: contact Katie Kanzer k.f.kanzer@gmail.com
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UNIFORM ESSENTIALS
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Preschool 3, PreK4 and Kindergarten students wear school appropriate play clothes. Uniforms are not worn in Early Childhood classes, however, optional Early Childhood School Spirit t-shirts are available in the school office for $10.
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Schoolbelles – All uniforms may be ordered through Schoolbelles www.schoolbelles.com/myschool/M37/s1411. Our school code is S1411. CLICK HERE for a guide to all SFX Boys and girls uniforms and pricing. If you wish to shop in person, the closest store is: Schoolbelles of Chicago Ridge, 10139 S. Harlem Ave, Ridge Plaza Suite A, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Phone: 708-929-4695.
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​​​​​​​Gym Uniforms: SFX Gym Uniform Webstore generally opens late in the summer Questions? Contact Becca Merchant, merchantr@sbcglobal.net
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"Grab & Go" Uniform Exchange - Approximately three times each year we offer a free uniform exchange called Grab & Go. You may choose from a large selection of gently worn school and gym uniforms for boys and girls. The first Grab & Go Uniform Exchange for 2023-2024 will be on Wednesday August 16, 2023 from 8:30am to 11:00am in the Gym.
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Note: Lands End in Oak Brook has recently closed. If you've shopped there in the past for uniforms, please consider some of the other options!
SUMMER UNIFORM:
Summer uniform is optional. It may be worn from the 1st day of school to October 15, and from May 1st through the last day of school. If a student does not choose to wear the summer uniform, the regular school uniform is to be worn. Details on Summer Uniform may be found in the SFX Dress Code.
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STATE OF ILLINOIS STUDENT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
DUE IN AUGUST!!!
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Illinois State Law requires that all students prior to entering:
- Illinois schools for the first time
- Kindergarten
- 6th Grade
- 9th Grade
must have a current (conducted within one year of entering the given grade) physical examination with a current immunization record. Students entering sixth grade will be required to provide proof of Tdap vaccination along with the school physical forms that are also required for these grades.
Illinois requires students to have proof of immunization to enter school. Students must have an Illinois Child Health Examination form signed by a physician, nurse in physician’s office, school nurse, or local health agency and the form has to show: the type of immunization given, number of immunizations and dates immunizations were given. If the form is not received by October 15th, the child will be excluded from school until they can prove they received the required immunizations.
The State of Illinois has mandated that dental examinations are required for children entering:
- Kindergarten
- 2nd Grade
- 6th Grade
- St. Francis Xavier School recommends children entering school for the first time to have a dental examination.
Each child is required to present proof of examination by a dentist prior to May 15 of the school year.
Vision examinations are required for children entering:
- Kindergarten
- Or upon first entry into an Illinois school beyond Kindergarten.
Before October 15 of the school year, each child to whom the eye examinations requirement applies is required to present proof of an eye examination by a licensed optometrist or medical doctor who performs eye examinations.
Please be aware of the following:
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Your child’s health/immunization form should be in the school office no later than August 15, 2023. The completed health/immunization form (with parent section top of page 2 completed and signed) may be brought to the rectory mail slot or mailed to school.
- This completed form may be substituted for the Athletics Physical form, however, the Athletics form cannot be substituted for the State of Illinois Certificate of Child’s Health Examination.
- Please retain a photocopy for your own records.
- Physicians must conform to State Law requirements regarding immunizations or your child may be excluded from school.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please call the school office at 708-352-2175 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Peggy Evans
School Secretary
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PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
COMPLIANCE for VOLUNTEERS
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- Please do not drop your students off before 7:50 am when supervision begins.
- Before school, there are supervisors on the playground beginning at 7:50 am.
- After school, there will be 2 teachers outside for supervision.
- Please discuss with your child to either stay on the playground until they see you or designate a meeting place.
- All students remaining on the playground 10 minutes after the bell will be brought to the office
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STUDENTS EXITING A VEHICLE Whether students are being dropped off on Waiola or by the Rectory, they should leave the car on the side closest to the school. It is important that parents remain in the car and children are ready to get out of the car quickly. When dropping students off, pull as far forward as possible on Waiola or in the Rectory parking lot so that many students can exit their cars at the same time.
- Rectory Lot: Students should be dropped off in the line and not along the Rectory sidewalk.
- On Waiola: Students should be dropped off along the curb in front of the school only, not on the snow hills, the grass or from the middle lane. That is unsafe when traffic starts moving.
GENERAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROCEDURES
- Parents should never double-park to pick up students.
- SLOW DOWN !!!
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No cell phones should be used in the school zone.
- Parents remain in cars and have your child ready so that drop off can be done quickly.
- Those who enter the building during school hours may park in the Rectory parking lot.
- Please remember, if you are parking and walking to school, or parking and waiting for your student, the law requires that you park 20 feet from the crosswalk and 30 feet from the stop sign.
- It is VERY important that everyone respects each other and follows our traffic pattern.
WAIOLA TRAFFIC - NORTHBOUND ONLY
- It is EXTREMELY important that everyone cooperates and lets a car in when they are trying to pull away from the curb. If everyone lets one or two cars in, traffic flow will be much quicker. It gets a little congested when the traffic light on Ogden is red, but traffic will flow when it turns green.
- Everyone must turn LEFT on Ogden from Waiola.
- Waiola is ONE WAY during arrival and dismissal. Traffic is NORTHBOUND ONLY on Waiola Ave.
- Cars may NOT enter Waiola Ave. from Ogden Ave.
- U-turns in our neighbors’ driveways are NOT allowed. PLEASE Obey No U turn signs!
- After school parents need to designate a spot, parents should not leave their cars if on Waiola, between Bell and Ogden.
- No Parking on Waiola, Bell to Ogden, unless you are picking up a sick child. When picking up a sick child, to allow room for emergency vehicles, please do not park directly in front of the school doors.
- LaGrange Police have informed us they will issue tickets for parking violations, which include leaving cars parked on Waiola Ave. between Bell Ave. And Ogden Ave.
SPRING AVENUE & CHURCH LOT TRAFFIC
- When dropping off in church lot, pull up as far as possible before stopping to drop students off, EVEN IF YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THERE! Cars pulling up after you cause a traffic jam on Spring Avenue.
- Students entering from Spring Ave should use the sidewalk by the Rectory to get to playground
BICYCLE SAFETY
- Students should walk to the fence and follow the walkway
- Students on bicycles must enter the playground from the Waiola side.
- Bicycles should be locked up daily
Safety is our #1 PRIORITY! THANK YOU for respecting the rules and having patience!
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SFX ATHLETICS
The SFX Athletics Program is a member of the Suburban Parochial League (SPL) comprising local area Catholic grade schools. Sports schedules, directions and other information may be found on each sport’s websites (noted below). (Cheerleading is a non-competitive sport.)
LINKS
FORMS
HANDBOOKS & PLEDGES
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NEW FAMILIES - Welcome to the SFX Family!
By now families who are NEW to SFX School should have received a letter from the FSA New Family and Social Chair, Liz Musker. As a way to help our new families, the Family School Association (FSA) “pairs up” incoming families with current families, welcoming you to the SFX Community right and allowing for new students to be able to see a familiar face on their first day of school! We look forward to meeting you on Sunday August 20th at the New Family Welcome Gathering/Ice Cream Social from 2pm-4pm at Stone Monroe Park (Corner of Stone & Monroe - 725 N Stone Ave La Grange Park IL 60526). If you have questions, please contact Liz Musker (FSA Family and Social Chair) at liz.musker@gmail.com. |
GET INVOLVED for the 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!
Hello SFX Families!
Here is an overview of the volunteer* sign-up process at St. Francis Xavier School. This information was sent to current school families in May.
All of these fun social events and special programming that help to set SFX above the rest could not happen without the help of volunteers. Thank you in advance for dedicating your time and talents to our school.
*Please note: All volunteers who interact with children must be fully compliant with the “Protecting God’s Children” (VIRTUS) program.
Thank you for making SFX such a terrific school and community! We could not do it without you!
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Volunteer Sign-Up for 2023/2024 School Wide Events
Spring 2023 - Volunteer Sign-up for 2023-2024 School Wide Events
This online sign-up is for volunteer opportunities for the upcoming school year that are not classroom specific. 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!
August 2023 - Grade Level Leadership Volunteer Sign-up
After class lists are available in August, the volunteer sign-up will be sent for Room Parent, Art Smart Leads and Art Smart and Service volunteers for your child’s specific class.
September 2023 - Classroom Volunteer Sign-Up
A sign up for classroom parties and other classroom volunteers will be available in late September.
There are many ways for parents to be involved. If you would like more details about any specific volunteer opportunity, please don’t hesitate to reach out to members of FSA. We will help you find the answer or the right person to answer your questions.
Thank you for being so involved in your child’s education experience. Together, we are helping to make SFX an outstanding school and community!
November 2023: Service Day Volunteer SignUp
In the fall, you will receive a separate Sign-Up for Service Day.
Sincerely,
Shanae Strayer, 2023-2024 FSA President
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SAVE THE DATE: SFX FALCON 5K SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2023 |
We are thrilled to announce the 17th annual St. Francis Falcon 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Runs will return to La Grange Park on Saturday November 4th, 2023.
This is our long-standing school 5K and it continues to create a fun family-friendly morning! With the generous support of our families, volunteers and sponsors, we’re able to continue to produce such a high quality, fun event. We hope that you will consider supporting us whether you plan to run, walk, volunteer and/or sponsor.
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Race Registration: Registration to run/walk in the event will open in September. More details to come this Fall.
Volunteer Support: We’d value your support to help pull off this memorable race. If you are interested in volunteering before, during or after the race, please sign-up here.
Become a Sponsor: Do you know a local business interested in supporting this race as a Sponsor? Please send an email to SFXFalcon5k@gmail.com and we’re happy to share a number of opportunities.
As members of the SFX parish and school and as passionate runners, we are honored to follow in the footsteps of past Chairs and can’t wait for November. Please email SFXFalcon5k@gmail.com with any questions!
Michelle Martin and Eleanor O’Reilly
Co-chairs
St. Francis Xavier Falcon 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Runs
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Families may go to www.ShopwithScrip.com to reload cards, purchase ecards or purchase and have gift cards sent directly to their house through the summer!
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