Saturday, January 17, 2015

In This Issue

Math Team News

Fun Fest

PA Meeting

Quick Links

SFX School Website

Weekly Church Bulletin

2014-15 School Year Calendar

Link to Order School Lunches

Link to Scrip Order Form

Safe Environment Training

2014-15 Student/Family Handbook

2014-15 Preschool Handbook

Student Leadership, Co-curricular and Service Opportunity Handbook

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Congratulations!
Ruby Crogan has a new little sister, Ivy Mae! We look forward to welcoming her to the SFX community.


Healthy Life Stars will begin again on Tuesday Feb. 17th at 7am. The program is open to all students and is held on Tuesday/Thursdays from 7-7:30 am. Please contact Mrs. Lauck if you have any questions at bryanne.lauck@sfxphx.org

Catholic Schools' Week is coming up!
Please plan to join us for Mass on Sunday, January 25th to kick off this National tradition. St. Francis will be celebrating our Catholic Faith by promoting and practicing kindness. Students will be taking a kindness pledge and they will be tasked with performing small acts of kindness. We believe this celebration of kindness will greatly impact our personal and academic relationships.

Please go to St. Francis Xavier Jesuit Elementary School Facebook page, and read the article by Andrew Howard '13 on his recent trip to Goa for the Exposition of the Relics of St. Francis Xavier. Great story about his experience.

https://www.facebook.com/sfxphx

While you are there, take a minute to log onto your Facebook account and like our page. The page is under the heading " St. Francis Xavier Jesuit Elementary School", then click the like button.


SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday, February 28th, 2015 School Shopping Event 8AM-10:30AM Paradise Valley Costco For every $75.00 spent SFX will receive a ream of paper. It all adds up! Simply show your receipt to at the table by the exit and we'll get credit and free paper. How simple is that!

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Dear St. Francis Xavier Families,

As we pause to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King this weekend, how will we prepare our kids to grow up as peace makers with courage and conviction? Dr. King took his faith to heart and allowed Scripture to challenge him enough to act. Pope Francis challenges us in a similar way today. Are we truly putting our faith into action in the everyday?

A wise Jesuit would often caution his students, "If you go out into the world comfortable with the way it is, we have failed you." Among our five Jesuit SLEs (Student Learning Expectations) is that of being Committed to Doing Justice. I love how the kids pick up on the doing part and remind us that one must act or serve or lead in order to be just. It's not just an idea but a commitment.

I'm not sure how your students will spend their day on Monday, but I hope you will support our commitment to doing justice with examples from your own life. Often the opportunity arises quiet simply as your child questions if something is fair, or wonders aloud about the poor or homeless or those who are killed through violence. Sometimes they will feel helpless, or just the opposite, they will privilege themselves as better than or more deserving. Your guidance and willingness to tackle these teachable moments will greatly impact students. Bias can be passed on just as compassion can be.

I once asked my mom why she had so many children, (there were five of us). She told me that she hoped that one of her children would be someone who made a difference in the world, someone who would make it a better place. Naturally we each thought it was up to us; how clever of her to leave the possibility open. At mass our kids sing "Go Make a Difference" with vigor and clapping. It's a catchy rhythm that stays with you long after you've been singing. Thank you for keeping this SLE of committed to doing justice at the forefront of your family life. Let's walk with courage together.

Peace,

Ms. Kim Cavnar, Principal

SFX Math Team Fall 2014

We are proud to announce that this fall, 52 of our Math Team members competed in the National Noetic Math Contest for grades 2 through 6. We had 5 students place on the National Honor Roll (top 10% of test takers) and 31 received National Honorable Mention (top 50% of test takers). The top scorer for each team/grade was recognized with a medal and those receiving Honor Roll status also received a medal.

Grade 2

Luci Edelstein (grade level winner and Honor Roll)

Addi Flick (grade level winner and Honor Roll)

Rafe Carag (Honor Roll)

Grade 3

Kate Lum Lung (grade level winner and Honor Roll)

Grade 4

Hank Bush (grade level winner and Honor Roll)

Grade 5

Sam Carag (grade level winner)

Grade 6

Noah Nuez (grade level winner)

We would like to thank our student coaches Fernando DeLos Rios, Sarah Nelson, Edyta Zimny, April Lopez and Rylee Sundberg.

In addition, thank you to our team coaches, Mr. Viscum, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. London, Mrs. Walker and our team manager, Mrs. Hoos. Math Team will start up again Thursday, January 22nd. If you would like to sign your student up, go to the Enrichment tab on the SFX website for more information.

For more detailed information about the Noetic Learning Math Contest, go to: http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest.

Thank you to Kitchen Sink Studios and the Hower Family for our amazing logo.

Thank you also for your toy and sports donations last Friday.

Please empty your toy bins and bring in your stuffed

animals. All stuffed animals are professionally cleaned

and used for a Fun Fest game. Boxes for your donated

stuffed animals are available in the front office.

The Used Book Sale is happening again at Fun Fest.
Used books are being collected in the front office.
Sponsorships are what help cover the cost of Fun Fest.
Please consider making a donation.

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Parent's Association Meeting Thursday, Jan. 22nd
Join in the fun right after pledge and prayer Thursday, January 22nd, in the library. Attend and receive a St. Francis cup!

Catholic Charities - Your Financial Future Event

St. Francis Xavier's Lenten Mission
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Save The Date - March 7th St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance

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