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Saturday, September 26, 2015

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This Week's Mass Schedule
Wednesday, September 30th at 1:45pm, all school Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church, 1st grade is leading.  Mass is being said for Lauren Fajardo.
 
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 14th for Grades 1-5, and October 15th for Junior High from 1pm-5pm. 

We have early dismissal both days at 12:25 to accommodate conferences. Friday, October 16th is Educator Day and no school for students. 
 
Auditions for the Fall Play are Coming!

Monday, September 28th or 
Tuesday, September 29th
Mrs. Sanford's Room #223
After school until 3:45
Please see this link for details!
Contact Mrs. Sanford with questions.
 
Job Opportunity
St. Francis Xavier Parish is seeking a part time receptionist to work 20 hours per week. This includes reception duties on Sunday from 8AM to 1PM. The remaining 15 hours can be flexible during Monday through Friday.
Minimum Qualifications:The position requires that candidates must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
Please submit resumes to:
Nancy Shaw
nancy.shaw@sfxsj.org
Or call 602-212-4501 for more information about this opportunity
 
Christian Service Awards 
Attn. 8th Grade Students & Families
$8,000 Christian Service Awards are available through the Catholic Community Foundation for 8th grade students that plan to attend a catholic high school.  Please see the flyer for information - Deadline to apply is October 15, 2015.
 
8th Grade Student Family Corner
Catholic High School 
Information Nights

These events are where all 
of our Catholic high schools will be represented by their admissions teams. 
October 6th 6-7:30pm 
St. Mary's

October 21st 6-7:30pm 
at Seton



Explore Xavier - Be Our Guest!

Do you know an eighth grade student interested in attending XCP? 

Mark your calendar for these exciting events!

8th Grade Day

Friday, October 30th 9:30 - 1:00pm

Open all 8th graders - Registration required

Welcome assembly, student-led classroom tours, all school pep rally, and lunch.

Open House

Sunday, November 1st noon - 3:00pm

All are welcome no registration necessary.

Student-led tours, faculty / moderators / coaches available to meet guests.

Shadow Program

November 3rd - February 25th

An opportunity for 8th grade students to experience a full day at XCP. 

Registration required

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Dear St. Francis Xavier Families,

Along with looking forward to the cool weather, we look forward to being together next Saturday, "Surfing with the Saints" (that's you), in the courtyard for our school auction. If I can only keep my husband from wearing the flamingo surfer shorts our kids gave him for Father's Day...
 
Coming together to have fun is almost a luxury in our busy lives and yet, we do it for our kids. And it's good for us, too. One of the fastest growing losses from our lives is a sense of community. A few years back the bestseller, "Bowling Alone" mourned the loss of people taking the time to enjoy one another's company. We have been very fortunate to have a strong community at St. Francis Xavier. I often find myself saying that while there are still resources we need, as a school we are relationship rich. People are there for each other in good times and in bad.
 
You've felt it; that tug in your heart to do something more for someone in need, to support someone who's struggling, and the wish to do anything to help. Let the Auction be one of the ways you help simply by showing up for one another. Your fellow parents who have been hard at work for months creating this crazy fun evening, and skulking the wider community for great items for your to bid upon, do all this with a sense of mission for the greater good: all of our kids, our school, our second home.
 
In an interview with a very wise 8th grader this week, she summed it up perfectly. "I used to think I was going out to help people with needs, but then I learned to simply be with those people I came to serve. We're the same; we're all created by God." Amen. See you Saturday.
 
Grateful for you,
Ms. Kim Cavnar, Principal
 
HIGH TIDE IN THE LIBRARY
Stop into the library next week before or after school to check out all of the pre-auction excitement:
  • AUCTION PROJECTS:  Pick up your children's custom framed photo.
  • MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: Choose a bottle of your choice and help a teacher.
  • Register your children for their CLASS PARTY
  • Pick up a Surf's Up T-SHIRT AND HAT
  • Buy your AMAZON and NORDSTROM RAFFLE TICKETS
  • Sign up for the super popular adult party.  This year's theme is the ROARING 20's.
REMOTE BIDDING
Why wait? Start your bidding early! The silent auction will be open for online bidding sometime next week. Please stay tuned. OR - if aren't able to attend the auction, consider supporting SFX by bidding remotely. Go to the auction website (below) and register today.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE BUY YOUR AUCTION TICKETS
Visit the auction website below and buy your tickets today. No need to put together a table, seating is open unless you would like a reserved seat.  Join us and have a good time.
ONLY ONE RESERVED TABLE OF TEN REMAINS -  GRAB IT!
There is only reserved table of ten left for purchase for auction night.  Cost: $1500. Contact SJ Bourque if interested:  sjbourque@cox.net
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please consider offering a bit of your time to help out with the auction.  (insert Catholic guilt here). We are in need of help for set up, take down and table hosts.  Most slots are 30 minutes or less. We are so grateful to those of you that sign up.  Please visit the sign up genius link to choose your slot below.

Auction Website

 
Children's Choir for Mass Grades 2-8
Students in grades 2-8 are invited to be part of the children's choir at the 9am Mass.  Practice will be held each Thursday from 2:45-3:30 at school beginning October 8th or Thursdays from 6:00-6;30pm in the church (which ever practice works best for your family).  Families must commit to bringing the students to the following Masses: 11/1 9am, 12/6 9am, and 12/24 4pm. To sign up please click on the following link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eadad229-childrens.

For more information please contact Craig Colson at craig.colson@sfxsj.org
 
Service Opportunity for 7th & 8th Grade 
Students and Parents
The Parish needs students and parents to help to sell tickets after Mass for the Tom Booth concert. You will need to arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass or attend Mass and see the usher after communion.  Ticket sales will last about 15-20 minutes after mass ends. Eighth grade students may count this towards their service hour requirement (other). The parish is counting on you, so if you sign up you must keep the commitment or find a replacement.  To sign up click on the following link.  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4eadad229-tombooth

For more information email Mr. Colson at craig.colson@sfxsj.org.
 
Brophy College Prep 

 
Tom Booth October 16th 

 
Save the Date for Night of Hope 11.7.15
 
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