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Happy Friday SFX,
As a Jesuit school, we believe that education extends beyond the classroom. It is rooted in the formation of compassionate, conscientious leaders who are committed to serving others, especially those in need. As part of our mission to form "kids for others,” our students are actively engaged in works of justice.
Today we saw that first hand as we celebrated our annual Arrupe Project Commissioning. The Arrupe project is a 7th & 8th grade interdisciplinary service learning unit named for former Superior General of the Jesuits, Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. who said that "our prime educational objective must be to form men and women for others." Our oldest wolves are ready to go out and set the world on fire by supporting local charities and serving those in need. It is great to see our students put their faith into action while inspiring and setting the example for our younger wolves.
Through this service opportunity, they are learning to live out the values of empathy, generosity, and respect for the dignity of all people. Our students are making a tangible difference in the lives of others. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and intentions as they kick off this very important project.
Let's all take a moment this weekend to recognize where God is calling us in our lives. How can we continue to support others, build it up for others, and ensure that people inside and outside of our community belong. Thank you for all your continued partnership and support of our students and school!
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Peace,
Ryan Watson
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Important Dates
Sunday, Sept 8th
Family Mass (8A)
9:00am | SFX Church
Wednesday, Sept 11th
Parenting Together
8:15am | Library
PS-2nd grade parents
All School Mass
9:30am | SFX Church
5th grade leading; for the intention of Hugo Draye, grandfather of Nicole and John Masenga
Friday, Sept 13th
FREE DRESS for Fun Fest
See details below
Sky Zone Fundraiser
1:30pm - 3:30pm
928 W Camelback Rd
Helpful Links
24-25 Planning Calendar
24-25 Google Calendar
Family Handbook
Safe Environment
Health History Form
FACTS Family Portal
Uniform Policy
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FACTS Family Portal: Please log in to your account and make sure your information is correct in the Family Demographic forms under Web Forms. Since FACTS is our primary form of communication, it's important your contact information is correct. Thank you!
X Breakfast: Next Thursday, September 12th Xavier College Prep will have their annual X Breakfast. We will have Early Care starting at 7:15am that day for those attending the breakfast.
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Boo! Fun Fest 2024
Next Friday, September 13th there will be a Free Dress Day in support of Fun Fest. How do you participate? Bring an Amazon gift card (any amount), an item for the Sports Darts game (footballs, basketballs, sports games, nerf stuff, etc.), or a prize for Luck of the Straw. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for Free Dress in the Family Handbook. Thank you for your support!
Reminder! The deadline to be included as a sponsor on the Fun Fest shirts is Wednesday, September 18th. Pre-sale for shirts and hats will close the same day. Don't delay, pre-order or sign up to sponsor today!
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Fundraiser at The Neighborly
Take a night off of cooking and join St. Francis at The Neighborly! From Monday, Sept. 9th through Sunday, Sept. 15th, The Neighborly will donate 20% of your bill back to SFX when you mention it to your server.
Perfect for both a date night or dinner with the kids, The Neighborly is a North Central gem that you won’t want to miss. Valid for both carry out and dine-in orders. Thank you to SFX family Chris and Melissa Collins for hosting this generous opportunity for our school!
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Parenting Together
This Wednesday, Mrs. Garlick will kick off the next round of her Parenting Together sessions. This time she will discuss "The Map," giving your children what they need. Backed by research, Mrs. Garlick will share healthy and helpful ways you can react to your child to help them internalize confidence and security.
PS-2nd grade parents, please join her on Wednesday, September 11th after Pledge & Prayer in the Library.
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Princess Pack Camping Trip
Save the date for the Annual Dad & Daughter Camping Trip September 21st-22nd just south of Flagstaff! This fun tradition is open to all SFX dads and daughters.
The Princess Pack provides the campsite (not camping equipment), breakfast and dinner, s'mores and campfire, and most importantly a princess worthy restroom! You will need to bring your own additional camping supplies.
If you’re already part of the Princess Pack, complete your camping registration ASAP:
Camping (Dad + 1 Daughter)
Camping (Dad + 2 or more Daughters)
If you’re new to the Pack and would like to join, reach out to this year’s Camping Chair, Sean McCarthy, and he will provide an email with the trip details.
Our goal is to make this experience accessible to all SFX dads and daughters, so please let us know if there are financial limitations.
Princess Pack Membership
The $30 membership fee is optional. Each membership comes with a Princess Pack trucker hat... while supplies last! This helps us maintain a modest general fund.
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If you're interested in joining our school counselor, Susie Garlick, for a thoughtful discussion on the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It, please complete the Google form. Mrs. Garlick will reach out with more details soon. | | | |
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Sports Announcements
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Shootout will be on September 20th immediately after school. 3rd - 8th graders interested in this, should see Coach V for a form to be signed by their parents.
New year, new look! We're excited to showcase our new black jerseys for fall Volleyball and Flag Football. Go wolves!
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Hungry Wolf Cafe
The September menu is available. Please log onto the FACTS Family Portal to place your child's lunch order. Please place your order by the Wednesday before the following week.
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With record breaking temps, it is hard to imagine wearing sweatshirts! Nevertheless, our sweatshirts are due to arrive in October. We will be sure to keep you posted on when you can start placing orders. | |
Exciting news! We are going to release a pilot program for sweatpants this fall/winter. These are optional and not required for PE. 5th-8th grade students may wear PE sweatpants only during PE class and must change back into school uniforms at the end of class. Students may wear PE sweatpants only from November to February.
They will only be available at The Wolf Den until September 20th. Place your order today!
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Arrupe Commissioning
Today our 7th & 8th graders participated in the Arrupe Project Commissioning Ceremony. During the ceremony students were sent forth and commissioned to “set the world on fire.” The Arrupe Project is a 7th and 8th grade interdisciplinary service learning unit based on Catholic Social Teaching, the Works of Mercy, and scripture.
Named after the former Superior General of the Jesuits, Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., the goal is to empower students to personally respond to social injustice by partnering with a local organization that serves those in need.
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Coding and Robotics
Our Junior High students have been hard at work in the Innovation Lab creating autonomous cars and robots in their coding and robotics electives. We love seeing them living out the SLE of being Open to Growth and trying something new!
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Making Music in 2nd Grade
Our sweet 2nd graders learned about finding God's love in the form of music this week. They used their imaginations to create their own unique (and noisy!) instruments.
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Looking for ways to give back to SFX?
Check out our variety of fundraising opportunities below. A brochure should have been sent home with your student(s) this week as well.
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Collection Drive for KBI
We invite you to join us in living out our SLE's of being Loving and Committed to Doing Justice by supporting our first collection drive of the year!
The drive will take place on September 18th and 19th to support the Kino Border Initiative, also known as (KBI). KBI's mission is to promote humane, just, and workable migration policies through direct humanitarian assistance and holistic accompaniment of migrants, education, and advocacy.
For this drive, we are collecting new underwear in all sizes. There will be blue bins located around campus where your donation can be placed.
Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a difference and live out our mission of being “Kids for 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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Your AZ Taxes Can Fund Scholarships for Children at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School.
Since 1998, Catholic Education Arizona has awarded over 157,000 tuition scholarships to children in the Diocese of Phoenix because of taxpayers, like you. Tax credit contributions are dollar-for-dollar tax credits, which means it ultimately costs you nothing to change a life!
To learn how you can help make Catholic education accessible to families in our Diocese, visit CEAZ.org
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