May 9th, 2025

Happy Friday SFX!

Yesterday, students and staff witnessed history with the election of our new pope. We pray for Pope Leo XIV as he begins his leadership of the Church, and we ask the Holy Spirit to guide him in wisdom, strength, and compassion.

We’re also grateful for the safe return of our eighth graders and their chaperones from Washington, D.C. They had an incredible experience exploring our nation’s capital, learning about history, and building lasting memories together. A special thank you to the staff and parents who helped make this trip possible.

As we turn the page to next week, let’s remember that we have just two weeks of school left. This is a great time to encourage our students to stay focused, support one another, and finish strong. Every moment counts, and together we can help our students end the year with enthusiasm and strong effort.

Wishing you a restful and joyful weekend!

Peace,

Ryan Watson

Important Dates

Tuesday, May 13th

Alumni Pizza Party

2:45 PM | Library

SFX Class of 2021

Wednesday, May 14th

All School Mass

9:30 AM | SFX Church

8th grade leading; for the intention of Pope Francis

Thursday, May 15th

8th grade graduation

5:30 PM | SFX Church

Friday, May 16th

Preschool Mother's Day Celebration

9:00 AM

Sky Zone Fundraiser

1:30 PM | Camelback

Helpful Links

25-26 Planning Calendar

24-25 Planning Calendar

24-25 Google Calendar

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Important Updates

🎓 Graduation Week Schedule: Next week is our 8th graders last week on campus. You can download the schedule for the week here.

🎂 Summer Birthdays: Will be announced at Pledge & Prayer over the next two weeks. Your student may wear free dress on their day. Click here to see the schedule.

📣 Staff Update: We are excited to announce that Mrs. Allison Johnson will teach 6th grade math next year at SFX! Mrs. Johnson joined our staff in the spring semester and has immediately built strong connections with students, staff, and families. She is excited to continue her great work here at SFX!

🍎 Lunch Volunteers Needed! Chef Daniels is looking for help in the Hungry Wolf Cafe on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM next school year. Email her if you're interested!

News & Events

New SAB and PA Members

We are excited to announce our newest members of the School Advisory Board and the Parents' Association Board for the 25-26 school year:

School Advisory Board

Scott Cassidy

Peter Davis

Suzanne Wong

Beth Wand

Parents' Association Board

Vice President: Kendall Chester

Parent Education Coordinator: Michelle Shipley

Corresponding Secretary: Jennifer Dupuy

St. Ignatius Member at Large: Vanessa Vega

Vacation Bible School Registration Open

The parish is excited to bring back Vacation Bible School Monday, June 23rd - Friday, June 27th from 8:30-11:30 AM in Anderson Hall. VBS is for all students in Preschool - 5th grade. Sign up now for early bird pricing!

Help Spread the Word!

Every year we invite our graduating high school seniors back to our 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.

Please pass along this registration form to anyone you might know from the SFX graduating class of 2021. The event is this Tuesday, May 13th at 2:45 PM in the Library.

Sky Zone Fundraiser

Mark your calendars for next Friday, May 16th! We'll be having our last FUNdraiser of the year at the Sky Zone on Camelback from 1:30-3:30 PM. Grab some friends and burn some energy after school while staying cool indoors. Hope to see you there!

Thank You Breakfast

Thank you to everyone that has volunteered this year at SFX! We are so grateful for you and the way you sacrificed your time, talents, and treasures. Please join us for breakfast on Wednesday, May 21st at 8:15 AM in the Library so that we have an opportunity to say thank you.

If you're able to attend, please register here so that we can have an accurate headcount. Thank you!

Leave Your Mark

Purchase a brick by June 1st to be included in the first installation of bricks in The Sullivan courtyard this summer! Your message will become a permanent part of this cherished space, symbolizing the enduring spirit and unity of our community. Join us in making a meaningful contribution that will be remembered for generations to come.

Announcements

Campus Ministry

Would you like to serve the church as an altar server? Fr. Bob invites students in 4th-8th grade who have received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist to be an altar server. Training will be next Wednesday May 21st from 3:30-4:30 PM in the church. For questions contact Mr. Zazick at the parish.

Enrichment - Mathnasium Opportunity

School is winding down, and most families are looking forward to summer break. But summer is also the ideal time to keep math skills sharp. Your child can avoid the "summer slide" and have fun at the same time by attending summer sessions with Mathnasium.

We love being part of the SFX family and are offering students the same deal to come to our center over the summer for $199.99/month for 8 sessions of tutoring.

Our center is open Mon - Thurs from 3:00-7:00 PM and Friday 11:00 AM-3:00PM. No need to make appointments, just drop in with your student anytime during the week to get math help over summer!

The Wolf Den

The countdown to summer is on! If you've placed an order online, please make sure to pick it up before summer break.

It's also never too early to get ready for next year - polo and PE uniforms are fully stocked! Shop online or in store.

Hungry Wolf Cafe

The May menu is here. Please make sure you've placed your orders through the end of the month/school year!

Sports Announcements

Congrats to our girls on winning 2nd place in their flag football tournament last weekend!

Weekly Highlights

First Communion & Confirmation

Congratulations to the St. Francis Xavier School students who received the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation last Saturday, May 3rd.

Noetic Math Contest

This spring, 31 students from the SFX Math Team joined more than 41,000 students nationwide in the Noetic Learning Math Contest—a competition designed to challenge and inspire young mathematicians.

We are proud to share that one of our students earned a spot on the National Honor Roll (top 10%), and 11 students received National Honorable Mention (top 50%). To see the list, click here.

Congratulations to all Math Team members for your outstanding effort and achievement! And a special thank you to our amazing coaches: Mrs. Valladao, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. O’Malley, and Mrs. Butler.

Math Team will return in the fall—we hope to see even more students join next year!

May Crowning

On Wednesday our Kindergarteners led us beautifully in the May Crowning Mass—a special tradition honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Celebrating our new Pope!

Our students waited with eager anticipation for the announcement of our new Pope. It was a meaningful morning of learning about the papal selection process and joyfully welcoming Pope Leo XIV!

Families for Others

Volunteer with SVDP

We have some great opportunities to volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul.

In addition to volunteering at the Main Campus Dining Room (for ages 9+), families with younger-aged children can also volunteer at Urban Farms or Hearts & Hands.

Get a group together and spend some time being Families for Others. Click here for detailed information about the volunteer opportunities. You can sign up for a shift here.

Questions? Email SFX parent volunteer Megan Garvey.

Quick Links

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