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Dear SFX Families,
I hope this message finds you well as we approach this special time of year.
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of watching our talented students perform Elf Jr., a wonderful production featuring 75 of our students from grades three through eight. It was a joyous celebration of the performing arts and a testament to the dedication and creativity of our students and staff. A big thank you to Mrs. Robinson, Mr. Favaro, Mrs. Crogan, Mr. Robinson, and Ms. Mari who put together such a great show. A special thank you to our audience members for their enthusiasm and for supporting their friends so wholeheartedly—it truly exemplified the spirit of our SFX community.
Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome our Grandparents and Grandfriends next week. This is always a beautiful occasion to honor the bonds that make our community so unique and to celebrate the generations that have shaped and continue to support our students.
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to express my gratitude for our incredible students, staff, and families. Your support, commitment, and care make our school a remarkable place to learn, grow, and thrive. Wishing you and your loved ones all the best during this meaningful season of gratitude and togetherness.
Peace,
Ryan Watson
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Important Dates
Sunday, November 24th
Family Mass (4A)
9:00am | SFX Church
Monday, November 25th
4th Grade Retreat
8:00am | Parish Hall
Tuesday, November 26th
Grandparents' Day
9:00am | The Sullivan
NOON Dismissal
Helpful Links
24-25 Planning Calendar
24-25 Google Calendar
Family Handbook
Safe Environment
FACTS Family Portal
Uniform Policy
Anonymous reporting form
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Book Fair: Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open through Grandparents' Day next Tuesday. Students can shop without cash with the e-wallet program. Click here to learn more.
Birthdays: If your child's birthday falls during Thanksgiving Break, we will announce their name on Tuesday, November 26th. They are welcome to wear free dress on that day.
Thanksgiving Break: Next Tuesday, November 26th is a NOON dismissal after Grandparents' Day. There will be NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, December 2nd!
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Grandparents' & Grandfriends' Day
We are so excited to welcome Grandparents and Grandfriends to our campus this Tuesday, November 26th. The online registration has closed, but all Grandparents and Grandfriends are still welcome to attend.
It will be a fun morning with a prayer service, student performance, a chance to visit classrooms and of course everyone's favorite - the Book Fair!
Reminder! If your grandparent can't be with us on Tuesday, please bring in a picture to the Front Office for our display. All of our grandparents are important and loved. Even if they can’t be with us next week, we want to honor them.
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Save the Date for Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is coming up soon on December 3rd. Help us show our patriotism by adding a permanent flagpole to The Sullivan courtyard. The flag is an important part of our mornings at Pledge & Prayer. Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 by sharing this link with anyone who might be interested in donating!
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Breakfast with Santa
Our annual Breakfast with Santa event is coming up soon on Saturday, December 7th from 8:30am-1:00pm. Please join us for a morning full of fun for the whole family. The event includes breakfast, photos with Santa and festive activities on the playground. You can register here.
You will also be able to shop at the Christmas Angel Market featuring one-of-a-kind items from local vendors. If you're available, we still need a few more volunteers to help spread holiday cheer! Sign up to volunteer here.
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Special Offer!
Small business (and SFX fan!) The Sunny La La is currently shipping 12 and 24-Day Elf Adventure Sets. Use the code SFX when purchasing a set and a donation will be made to SFX! Make an already-busy time easier on yourself while making Elf Season magical for the kids. Details here.
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Auction Parties - Registration is live!
We're excited to share our list of parties in support of the 2025 SFX Auction. Parties are hosted by SFX families throughout the year to continue to raise money for our school. They are a fun way to get to know other SFX families. Thank you to our generous party hosts!
You can sign up here.
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New Book Club Sign Up
Mrs. Garlick's next book club will start in the new year. Please complete this form by Monday, November 25th if you are interested in joining.
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Save the Date!
We are excited to announce the return of Katey McPherson to SFX this year! We invite all parents to join us for an important session on Digital Safety on Wednesday, December 4th, at 6:00pm via Zoom.
While this session is open to all parents, we kindly ask that parents of 5th to 8th graders prioritize attending, as Katey will discuss key issues that are affecting our middle school students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tools to help you navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Jemsek. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Enrichment Open for 2nd Semester | Please download the flyer or visit our website for detailed information about our Enrichment Program offerings for the second semester. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Clarke. | | | |
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Students from Preschool through 3rd Grade will be performing on Thursday, December 12th, and we can't wait to celebrate the season with you.
The concert will be held at Xavier College Preparatory in the Virginia G. Piper Performing Arts Center. Our students have been working hard to prepare, and we’re looking forward to seeing their excitement and talent shine on stage.
For details about the evening, click here.
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Altar Server Training (New and Current)
The parish is hosting a training for new and current altar servers Monday, December 2nd from 3:30pm-4:30pm
Please RSVP for the training here. For questions contact Zach Zazick, Parish Coordinator of Youth Ministries.
Book of Remembrance
St. Francis Xavier students, faculty, and staff will remember your deceased friends and relatives daily at Pledge & Prayer during the month of November. Please click here to add your deceased loved ones to our online Book of Remembrance or write your loved one's name in the book in the SFX courtyard.
Advent Information and Family Resources
December 1st is the first Sunday of Advent. The word Advent means “coming”. The season of advent prepares us for the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord. It is also a time to reflect and prepare for Christ’s Second Coming at the end of time. Advent is a joyful time of preparation and expectation.
Please check the school calendar and the parish website for Advent liturgical events. This website has great family activities, prayers, and information about Advent.
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Food Drive
On Wednesday we had our annual food drive for St. Vincent de Paul and our Angel Families. A special bonus...our students sat with their buddies at Mass!
We were overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you to our families for your generosity! Thank you to our older buddies for being such great examples to our younger students! Thank you to the Magis committee for putting this all together!
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Elf Jr.
Yesterday our cast of Elf Jr. dazzled us with their festive performance! They truly brought the holiday cheer to our campus. If you missed it, you can catch the last show tonight at 7:00pm in the Gym!
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KBI Update
Through the generosity of the St. Francis Xavier community and the Brophy student non-profit Sole2Souls, we were able to deliver boxes upon boxes of shoes, underwear, and sock donations to the Kino Border Initiative over the weekend. Items were delivered to the U.S. office in Nogales, Arizona.
Brophy students stuffed backpacks and bags with as many items as they could carry for the walk across the border. Once at the shelter, students unpacked and sorted donations in the “ropería” where migrants can select much needed clothing and footwear.
Our migrant brothers and sisters, KBI, St. Francis Xavier, and Brophy are grateful for everyone who gave during this drive and grateful for the many ways you touch the lives of others.
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SFX Families Serving our Neighbors in Need at St. Vincent de Paul
Sign up to volunteer downtown in the main dining hall at St. Vincent de Paul from 3:30-6:30pm. This is a great opportunity for families with kids 9 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
New this year! SFX families can access all volunteer opportunities and pick a date and time that works best for you instead of just Mondays.
For more information or to sign-up, click here. Questions? Email SFX parent volunteer Megan Garvey.
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Last Chance to Register for the Barcelona Trip!
We have a few spots left to join Fr. Bob on this family friendly trip with other SFX school families to Barcelona this Holy Week!
Join us as we visit sites important to the life and ministry of St. Ignatius of Loyola and enjoy the amazing city of Barcelona April 10-18, 2025 (we even get back the Friday before Easter so you can enjoy Easter at home and Monday off from school or extend your trip in another city).
For detailed trip information, prices, and registration click here. For questions, please email Mrs. Westerfield.
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