SFX NewsBlast

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Scrip Order Deadline, Friday, May 25th...

The next scrip order deadline is this Friday, May 25th.  Orders should be online by 9am, with checks turned into the school office, payable to SFX HSO.  Go to www.shopwithscrip.com to order.  For new users, the enrollment code is 1598FD4E18544.  Orders will be distributed no later than Wed., May 30th.

There are also many cards in the school office available for immediate purchase.  The last day to accrue rebate amounts for tuition savings for the  2012-12 school year is May 31st.  Beginning June 1st, your purchases begin accruing for the following school year.  The rebate split changes to 70%/30% in June, July and August...you keep 70%, the HSO keeps 30%.

If you have questions or would like an order placed for you, please contact Kristi Schlax at 847-602-6654 or kristischlax@comcast.net.

SFX Fun Run

Edukits

The deadline for ordering Edukits is May 30th - after that date orders will be accepted with an additional surcharge. Please contact cjr71@comcast.net with any questions. You may place orders through a link on the SFX Resource Page here. Thank you!

HSO Thank You Party

All SFX moms are invited to the HSO Thank You Party - whether you have donated your time this past year or hope to get involved next year...we'd love to see you on Thursday. Please come!

Kindergarten Night

Parents of children who will be entering SFX's Kindergarten program in the fall are invited to a brief orientation on May 29th at 7pm in the Xavier Room. Please call the school office at (847)256-0644 with any questions. Thank you!

March in the Memorial Day Parade

Book Cafe Reminders

The Sixth Grade Book Cafe will have their last meeting this Wednesday, May 23, during lunch in the library. We are discussing R.J. Palacio's amazing new book Wonder.

The Seventh/Eighth Grade Boys Book Cafe will meet on Thursday, May 24, for their last meeting in the library during lunch. We will discuss The Final Four, by Paul Volponi.

Pizza will be served at both cafes. Please let Mrs. Nagel know if you can NOT attend

Reminder Poetry Slam this Tuesday

Our Poetry Slam is happening this Tuesday, May 22 at 3p.m. in the library after school. All students that wish to participate should RSVP to Mrs. Nagel by Monday, May 21.

Light refreshments will be served.

Kindergarten Night

Will your child be entering Kindergarten at SFX in the Fall? If so, don't miss Kindergarten Night on May 29th. Stay tuned for more information!

SFX Ceramics Sale to Benefit Haiti

Beatuiful, keepsake ceramic pieces featuring hand-painted renderings of SFX Church and School are available for sale this Spring. Proceeds benefit our sharing parish in Galette-Chambon, Haiti. Questions? Please email Betsy Donahue at jpl1009@yahoo.com. 

Download McLaughlin Glazeware Order Form here.

Spring Parking Lot Safety

Spring is here and everyone is going somewhere FAST! Please remember to slow down when you are in our school's parking lot.  A few parking lot safety reminders:

When dropping off students in the morning in the drop-off lane, please ask your children to exit your car from the PASSENGER SIDE only.

Please only use the drop-off lane for student drop-off.  DO NOT exit your car to walk students into the school while in the drop-off lane.  If you wish to walk your child into the school, please park in the Greenleaf alley section of the parking lot.

Please do not allow your child to walk across the drop-off lane.  Drivers are looking strait ahead or to the south, so they may not see your child approaching their car to cross in front of them. This is very dangerous!

Please review the parking lot procedures with your child to ensure his or her safety.  You can find these guidelines on the SFX Resource Page of the school's website. Thank you for your help in promoting a safe environment for all of our students!

 

Summerfest

While we're not wishing summer away, it's not too early to SAVE THE DATE for this year's Summerfest bash at SFX!  Mark your calendars now and get ready for great music, delicious food, and drinks & conversation with your favorite SFX buddies - all under a starlit sky. A special thanks to Amy Zern, Suzy McNamara, Jen Marino, and Colleen Bradley for their hard work. Thank you, too, to Miss Godfrey for a fresh, new Summerfest look to get us in the mood for music and fun! See you on August 25th!

Science Fair Winners

Wilmette Catholic Football Save the Date!

Dear parents,

Attached is the Wilmette Catholic Save the Date Flyer! There is one date that has been changed. The new date for the football game that will be played at Northwestern's football field; Wilmette Catholic vs. St. A's, has been changed to Saturday, September 29th. More details to follow...!

Download WC save-the-date(3)

Go Crusaders!

7th Grade Boy's Basketball Open Gym!

Dear parents,

Attached is a flyer for open gym time with our 8th grade boy's basketball coach, Pat Gaynor. The open gym is offered for all current 7th grade boys.

Download Basketball Open Gym(2)

Open gym sessions are scheduled for the following dates/times:

Thursday, May 10^th from 3:00 – 4:30

Thursday, May 17^th from 3:00 – 4:30

Thursday, May 24^th from 3:00 – 4:30 

Tuesday, May 29^th from 3:00 – 4:30

Thursday, June 7^th from 3:00 – 4:30

Thursday, June 14^th from 3:00 – 4:30

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Pat Gaynor via phone at (847) 475-8870.

Go Crusaders!

 

Athletic Registration for the 2012-2013 School Year!

Dear parents,

Now is the time to sign your child up to participate in all athletic programs for the 2012-2013 school year! In order to plan and prepare for next year's athletic needs; coaches, uniforms, team sizes, and scheduling, it is imperative that we receive your child's Athletic Registration form, along with payment, before June 1st, 2012! Even if your child is only planning to participate in a spring sport next year, we still need their form and payment submitted prior to the end of this school year.

In addition, all athletes are required to turn in their Athletic Permission forms before they will be allowed to participate in any athletic practices or games. Both of these forms can be downloaded by clicking here:

Download Athletic Registration 2012-2013(1)

Download Athletic Permission Form(1)

All athletic forms and payments should be submitted to Colleen Orth's mailbox in the school office before June 1st, 2012. Checks can be made payable to "SFX Athletics".

At St. Francis, we offer the following sports' programs:

Fall

-Football (5th-8th)

-Cross- Country (5th-8th)

-Girls' Volleyball (5th-8th)

-Cheerleading (8th grade only)

Winter

-Girls' and Boys' Basketball (5th-8th)

Spring

-Boys' Volleyball (6th-8th)

-Track and Field (5th-8th)

-Golf (6th-8th)

If you have any questions about the information above, please feel free to contact Colleen Orth via e-mail at colleenorth@sx-school.org. We greatly appreciate your support of SFX Athletics and we are looking forward to another successful year of athletics for the 2012-2013 achool year! 

GO CRUSADERS!

Reserve a Brick in Centennial Plaza

To order online using a credit card, please visit the SFX School Store. 

To order by check or credit card with a form that can be returned to the school office, please Download Endowment Brochure here.

Bike to School & Bike Safety - Today

Bike to School Day is today, Monday, May 14th.  SFX students are invited to ride their bikes to school this morning.  We encourage all students to participate and to wear their helmets!  Second graders will participate in Bike Safety Day today as well. Second graders must have helmets and bring their bikes to school. Any questions, please email Susan Spoeri at sspoeri@ameritech.net. Thank you!

 

HSO Coffee on May 15th

Don't miss the HSO gathering on Tuesday from 8-10am in the Xavier Room.  Beth Hadley and Lesa Rider will be available to answer questions about the many events and volunteer opportunities available within HSO for the 2012-2013 school year. Please download the attached list detailing some of the key openings for next year.  Download HSO Openings 2012-2013.