The Weekly Spartan - January 31, 2025

Celebrations or news to share? Please contact Jamie Lavigueur at jlavigueur@sfhscollegeprep.org.

Celebrations & Catholic Schools Week

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week with our Spartan community is always a joy - this year brought some extra celebrations with it!

Our Dance Team is Statebound! Join us in wishing them luck at this weekend's IHSA Competitive Dance State Final Competition.


Also, the team's Annual Showcase is at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, in the Kuhn Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are $10 at the door.

We had a fantastic turnout for our Young Hearts for Life heart screening event!


Thank you to all of our volunteers, Mothers' and Fathers' Club for spreading the word and providing lunch to our volunteers, everyone who signed up, and our YH4L donors for making it all possible.

We celebrated our Faculty & Staff milestone anniversaries at our liturgy on Thursday! Jay Olaszek '91 & Kate Michel '92 Kowalski (25); James Quinn & Lisa Ston (15); Mary McCarthy, Jillian O'Connor, & Beth Erazmus '89 Wiborg (10); Danielle Costello, Ron Darin, & Tim Martens (5). Thank you for your commitment to SFHS!

Winter Spirit Week

Next week (February 3-8) is Winter Spirit Week under the theme of Candyland! More information is in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Candyland tile, including details on the Candy Crush Ball on Saturday, February 8.

2024 K-12 Tax Receipts

Parents can access and print 2024 tax receipts for qualified K-12 educational expenses directly via FACTS Tuition Management by following these steps. If you need assistance with the website or logging in, call FACTS at (866) 441-4637.

  • Login to online.factsmgt.com
  • Click on VIEW DETAILS
  • Click on VIEW PAYMENT SUMMARY
  • Print your statement by clicking on the print icon in the upper right-hand corner

Registration Reminder

Registration information is now available in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Registration 2025-2026 Current Student tile. Please carefully review the Important Information and Action Items to ensure your student’s registration for the next school year is accurate and complete.

Chipotle Fundraiser - Tuesday, February 4

Support the SFHS Class of 2025 Prom by eating at the Chipotle at 2119 W. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton (across the street from SFHS) between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4!


To ensure your purchase counts:

  • Prior to paying, show the cashier this digital flyer or print it out
  • Order pickup and use the Promo Code E9Z8RGA on the Chipotle app or website. Click here for Online Ordering Instructions.
  • Note: Delivery orders do not count toward the fundraiser


Thank you for your support!

Clubs & Activities

Clubs and Activities at SFHS provide students with opportunities to engage in the campus community and enhance their learning in a co-curricular setting.


All students and parents have access to the “Clubs & Activities” tile in mySFHS within the Resource Board. Students can reach out to a club moderator for more information and potentially be added to the group roster. Within the tile, students and parents can view upcoming club and activity meetings. See next week's calendar below!

Seeking a Van Driver!

We're seeking a safe driver to transport students to and from school each day on an established route using either a 12- or 15-passenger van. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via email to employment@sfhscollegeprep.org. Read the job description here and please feel free to share with anyone you think may be interested.

Fathers' Club Service Opportunity

The St. Francis Fathers’ Club is sponsoring volunteer service opportunities for students at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13. All students (and parents!) are welcome. 


To create an account and sign up, sign up under the team name “St. Francis High School (FC) here: Thursday, February 13.


Questions? Email Jeff Moline at jpmmoline@gmail.com.

From Mothers' Club

Join Mothers' Club at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, at Warren's Ale House for a fun and casual Moms' Night out with a brief meeting to share ideas and connect with amazing moms. Click here to sign up!


What to expect:

  • Socializing and making connections
  • Sharing your input on what you'd like to see in the Mothers' Club
  • Delicious appetizers (on us!)
  • Cash bar for drinks

Women's Empowerment Group

Women's Empowerment Group aims to help girls make good life choices and increase their confidence in their talents and abilities. Topics include peer pressure, self-image, leadership skills, girls’ health issues, career choices, goal-setting, stress management, and more. The group also addresses the impact of media exposure on body image and eating behaviors.


Weekly meetings begin on Tuesdays during alternating periods and continue for six weeks starting February 11. Open to all grades. The enrollment deadline is Friday, February 7. Space is limited and registration is required.


To register or for more information, see Mrs. Rupp,

email arupp@sfhscollegeprep.org or call (708) 668-5800 ext. 1104. 

2025 Auction - Last Day for Underwriting!

Today's the deadline to underwrite a premium auction item on behalf of your child's class! Please click here, select the item, and make a donation. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and accepted!


The annual auction is our largest fundraising event, raising unrestricted funds to benefit all things that make our school great. Our goal is $500,000! We need your help today to make this event a success for our school.


Don't forget to check out our sponsorship opportunities and auction item donation wish list!

Underwriting by Class
Auction Donations
Sponsorships & Tickets

Upcoming Service Opportunities

Cooking for DuPage PADS Interim Housing Center: Commit to cooking individually packaged meals with family or friends. Residents of the housing center do not have access to full kitchens and rely on volunteers to provide meals. To learn more and sign up, click here.


Little Friends in Warrenville provides resources for children and adults with autism or intellectual/developmental disabilities and also supports their families. For an application and more information, click here.


Soaring Eagle Academy is a Lombard school for students with Autism and related disorders. Click here for volunteer opportunities.


Shifts at Northern Illinois Food Bank: Volunteer as an individual or with a group! All students 16 years old and up can create their own volunteer profile and register for shifts at the food bank in Geneva or any of their mobile sites. Click here to create your profile and sign up.

Ongoing Updates & Reminders

Did you know you can access every Weekly Spartan and schoolwide informational email in mySFHS? Find them within the Resource Board in the Newsroom tile or by clicking here.


Mother-Son Brunch: Save the date for the annual St. Francis High School Mother-Son Brunch scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Sunday, March 9. This is a fundraiser sponsored by the Sophomore Class of 2027 for all SFHS mothers and sons. An email invitation with RSVP information coming soon!


Mothers' Club Volunteer Opportunities: See year-round opportunities and Spirit Store volunteer shifts.


2024-25 School Year Calendar: Access all calendars in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Dean's Tile.


Lunch Menu: Visit fdmealplanner.com and search for "St. Francis High School". The link is also posted in mySFHS within the Resource Board in the Food Service tile.


Glenbard Parent Series: View all upcoming virtual speaker events.

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