August 30th, 2024

Dear SFX Families,


As we close out the month of August I want to take a moment to reflect on one of the core values that guides our Jesuit education: being open to growth. 


This, as you may know, is one of our five student learning expectations (SLE's). This principle is not just about academic development, but about nurturing a spirit of curiosity, resilience, and compassion in our students.


At our school, we strive to create an environment where every student feels encouraged to explore their potential, take on challenges, and grow in both knowledge and character. We believe that growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones, embrace new experiences, and learn from both successes and setbacks. 


I thank you for your partnership in fostering this growth mindset at home as well. Continue to encourage your children to try new things, to persevere when faced with difficulties, and to reflect on their experiences so far in the early portion of our school year. By working together, we can help our students develop into confident, thoughtful, and compassionate difference-makers who are ready to make a positive impact on the world. 


Thank you for being an integral part of our school community. Let us continue to support one another as we guide our students on this journey of growth.


Have a great and safe Labor Day weekend, everyone.


Build it up.


Peace,

Ryan Watson 

Important Dates


Monday, September 2nd

NO SCHOOL

Labor Day Holiday


Wednesday, September 4th

Parenting Together: How Fear Affects Parenting

8:15am | Library

6th-8th Grade Parents


All School Mass

9:30am | SFX Church

7th grade leading; for the intention of David Lamparter, grandfather of Amelia, John, Addie and Nora King


Thursday, September 5th

Parenting Together: How Fear Affects Parenting

6:00pm | Zoom Link

All Parents


Friday, September 6th

Arrupe Commissioning

8:30am | SFX Church

7th & 8th grade students and parents


Helpful Links


24-25 Planning Calendar

24-25 Google Calendar

Family Handbook

Safe Environment

Health History Form

FACTS Family Portal

Uniform Policy

Important Updates

Reminder! There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd in honor of Labor Day.


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!


7th Grade Parents: If you're interested in chaperoning the CIMI trip this fall, please complete the Chaperone Application by Friday, September 6th. For student registration instructions, click here. For CIMI FAQs, click here.

News & Events

Boo! Fun Fest 2024


Want to make sure Fun Fest is a HOWLING good time!? Sign up to sponsor today. Your generosity will go a long way to help make this day special for our community -- plus there are some pretty awesome perks for sponsors!

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 today!

Parenting Together


6th-8th grade parents: Please join our school Counselor, Susie Garlick on Wednesday, September 4th to discuss "How Fear Affects Parenting". Meet in the Library right after Pledge & Prayer.

There will also be a Zoom meeting on Thursday, September 5th at 6:00pm for parents who have not been able to join the sessions in person. See below for the meeting info:


Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 831 4681 5392

Passcode: 246798

Streets of New York Fundraiser


Starting in September, the Streets of New York on Camelback & 2nd Street will give 20% of your purchase back to SFX every Friday through November. Just make sure to mention you're with St. Francis Xavier. Grab some pizza on a Friday and support our school!

Announcements

Campus Ministry

Thinking about going to Barcelona? Don't delay, the deadline to sign up is September 15th!


Our Rome trip was an amazing experience, so we hope you can join us April 10th-18th in Barcelona. We get back the Friday before Easter so you can enjoy Easter at home and Monday off from school. For detailed trip information, prices, and registration click here.


Email Mrs. Westerfield with any questions.

Update from our Nurses

With these hot temps, please make sure you pack a reusable water bottle for your child to refill throughout the day. They can also wear an SFX hat out on the playground. Click here to review our Heat Advisory Procedures.


Reminder! We are a NUT FREE campus. Please do not pack anything that may contain nuts.

Sports Announcements


SFXAA Fall soccer registration is now open! The season starts on September 13th. Please contact sfxaa1956@gmail.com with any questions.


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.

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.

Enrichment

Please see below for the Fall Enrichment schedule. Visit our website to learn more about registration and joining waitlists.

The Wolf Den

Yeti restock alert! Come stop by to see all of the new fun colors. You can place your order online too.

Weekly Highlights

Happy Birthday, Mr. Watson!


This week we celebrated a special birthday at Pledge & Prayer, Mr. Watson! Our principal look-a-likes (aka StuCo) surprised him with some birthday wishes and Mr. Watson surprised us with his pup, Dallas!

Coffee Connect


It was wonderful to see so many parents at our annual Coffee Connect this week. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

Visit from Fr. Eddie


This week Fr. Eddie stopped by to visit with 2A. Our second graders loved having a special visitor. We are so blessed to have our Jesuits involved on our campus!

Families for Others

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

Community News

Join St. Francis Parish Scout Troop 127!

Is your child aged 10 or older and passionate about outdoor adventures? Look no further! Our scouting season is starting, and we invite you and your scout to attend one of our meetings. For any inquiries, feel free to contact David Hansen Jr. 

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