SFX NewsBlast

Hoop Dreams for Your Child

There are still a few slots left in the Showcase "Hoops Dreams" event with Michael Finley. Finley is a 2-Time NBA All-Star who was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team during his inaugural year in the league. Finley played for NBA greats inlcuding the Spurs, the Suns and the Celtics. Don't miss this chance for your child to experience a fun, hands-on session with a basketball great! All proceeds go to SFX School. Contact Jen Marino at jenbmarino@gmail.com to sign up for either or both clinics:

Clinic I in the SFX Gym, 7/15 from 3-3:45pm

Open to Boys and Girls in 3rd through 5th grades. 45 minute training session; gatorade provided. $40 per child.

Clinic II in the SFX Gym, 7/15 from 4-5:30pm

Open to Boys and Girls 6th through 8th grades. 90 minute training session including drills and scrimmage; gatorade provided. $75 per child.

 

 

Volunteer on Field Day!

Family Promise Update

Thanks to all who have signed up already to volunteer for Family Promise!  We have just a few weeks left before our guests arrive, so if you can and haven't already signed up, please do! There are 6 dinner slots open and 9 overnight slots. You can sign up at http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=sfxfamilypromise2012

Staying overnight with the guests is more comfortable than you may imagine! It means you arrive as everyone is quieting down. Families go to their rooms for the evening, and you and a friend/spouse/older child sleep on comfortable cots in the quiet Xavier Room with your own linens. No emergency has ever come up in the evening, but we stay with them just in case. If something happens, you call one of the coordinators. At 6:15am or so, you rise and put out some simple breakfast foods, make coffee, and put food out for the guests to make their lunches. One of the coordinators will arrive by 7am, and you can leave. Please consider helping in this way!

Family Promise was featured in the Wilmette Beacon this week. SFX parishioner Therese Heyek was interviewed about St. Francis's involvement. You can find the article at  http://www.wilmettebeacon.com/Articles-Life-and-Arts-c-2012-05-21-242747.114133-Faith-organizations-help-homeless-families-rejuvenate.html. Thanks for your support of this worthwhile program!

The Scholastic Zone

Click here to watch our newest installment of The Scholastic Zone featuring SFX Middle School Science Teacher, Mr. Van! 

8th Graders Say Goodbye

The 8th grade class invites all SFX students to join them in the plaza outside school between 7:45-8am (just before morning drop-off) for a breakfast treat and a hug goodbye. In the event of rain, look for the 8th graders in the Xavier Room lobby.

Irish Dance Summer Camp Registration due FRIDAY

Join us for a summer filled with Irish dance excitement!

The Foy School of Irish Dance Summer Programs integrate Irish Dance basic skills and an exposure to the Irish culture. 

Students will...
improve agility, endurance, and stamina for dancing
improve overall Irish dance skills
learn how to count, say hello, goodbye, etc. in Gaelic
recite Irish songs/poems/stories
create cool Irish dancing crafts
watch Irish Dancing world-renowned shows
enjoy Irish tea and soda bread
discover the history of Ireland and Irish dance

Download Summercamp2012

Download Registration_Form_for_Irish_Dancing_Summer_Camp

Please turn registration forms and payment to the office by June 1st.

Last Call for Athletic Registration!

Dear parents,

This is the final week to register your child for athletics for the 2012-2013 school year! Please be sure to return your child's athletic form, with payment, to Miss Orth's mailbox in the school office by Friday, June 1st. Please click the following links to download the SFX Athletic Registration Form and the Athletic Permission Form.

Download Athletic Registration 2012-2013(1)

Download Ath Permission 2012-2013

If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Orth by email at colleenorth@sfx-school.org

Go Crusaders!

March in the Memorial Day Parade

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!