August 23, 2023
On Sunday, August 20 the FSA welcomed all of families that are new to the SFX Community by hosting an ice cream social at Stone Monroe Park in La Grange Park. It was so great meeting all of the new families and seeing incoming students already making some falcon friends.
Girls Volleyball Evaluations for 5th-8th grade will be held in the SFX Gym on Thursday, August 24th. 

3:15-4:15 (8th grade)
4:30-5:30 (7th grade)
5:45-6:45 (5th Grade)
7:00-8:00 (6th Grade) 

All forms (waiver, concussion, sports physical) must be completed before evals. Your child will NOT be allowed to hang out in the gym or common area before or after their allotted time. It is not too late to sign up. Please contact Becca Merchant with questions merchantr@sbcglobal.net.  


SIGN UP BY FRIDAY AUG 25
Thur Aug 24
1st Day
PS3 & PreK4
**NORMAL DISMISSAL TIMES**
Parent Welcome Coffee
8:25 am - 9:15 am
*JOYCE HALL*

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
SCHOOLBELLES UNIFORM STORE

Uniforms for grades 1-8 may also be
Our school code is S1411
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

(The following is shared community news. Content shared is informational and does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement by SFX School or Parish.)

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
COMPLIANCE for VOLUNTEERS
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
  • 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

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 !!!
  • 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!
GET INVOLVED for the 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!
 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 Classroom 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! 

If you are interested in helping out throughout the year in any of these capacities, please sign up beginning tomorrow, 8/24 at 6:30pm. A link will be sent at that time. This sign-up will close on Friday, September 8th 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,
Shanae Strayer

Important 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 pevans@sfxlg.org with questions).

There will be an orientation meeting for Room Parents, Art Smart Leads and Service Program Leads after school on Wednesday, September 13.
WHEN: Friday, September 15th
WHERE: Old Oak Country Club in Homer Glen
CHAIRS: Lindsey & JB Mackenzie 
CO-CHAIRS:  Katie & Scott Lutzow
SAVE THE DATE: SFX FALCON 5K
 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2023

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