The Jaguar Journal
Volume 3 | Issue 35
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Dear SFX Family,
Congratulations to our First Communicants! This past Saturday was a beautiful celebration of our students receiving Jesus Christ. Thank you to all who made the day special!
Yesterday was bittersweet as we bid farewell to the Class of 2023 on their last day of school at SFX. Tomorrow evening we will hold their Closing Mass and Promotion Ceremony at 6:30. We are so proud of this class and look forward to watching as they accomplish even more in the coming years. Best of luck!
Tomorrow morning we will have School Mass at 9:00 A.M. This Thursday begins 5th Grade and 6th Grade Exams. On Saturday, we will hold the dance clinic for the 2023-2024 Jagettes Dance Team. More information is below.
Don't forget to get your tickets for the Men's Club Spring Raffle! They are $5 each for a chance at some great prizes. The drawing will be held this Thursday evening at their meeting.
Next week is our final week of school! 😲 Please be sure to check the calendar and information from your child's teacher for specific details.
Have a great rest of the week!
May God bless you and keep you,
Jessica
Jessica A. Dwyer, M.Ed.
Principal
P.S. To ensure you are able to receive our Parent Alert texts, please text START to 31706 from your mobile device. Any text alerts from our school will begin with SFX-LA.
FR. JOE'S MESSAGE
Below is the Tuesday Email Update for May 16, 2023 - A Seminarian is ordained, A Seminarian arrives, plus N.O. Symphony Chorus Concert, TMIY, and Mass for Healing.
Have a blessed week,
Father Joe
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- May 17 -
- School Mass, 9:00 A.M.
- 7th Grade Mass & Promotion Ceremony, 6:30 P.M.
- May 18-19 - 5th & 6th Grades Exams
- May 20 -
- Jagettes Try-outs Clinic, 10:00 A.M.
- HSA End of Year Parent Bash, 5:00 P.M.
- May 22 -
- 5th & 6th Grades Exams
- 4th Grade Written & Illustrated Presentations
- Jagettes Review Clinic, 4:00 P.M.
- Young Adult Adoration, 7:00 P.M.
- May 23 - Jagettes Try-outs, 5:00 P.M.
- May 24 - LAST DAY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
- Pre-K3 End of Year Breakfast, 8:30 A.M.
- Pre-K4 Closing Program, 9:00 A.M.
- Kindergarten Closing Ceremony, 10:00 A.M.
- Pre-K2 Closing Program, 2:30 P.M.
- Last Day of After School Care for All
- May 25 - LAST DAY FOR 1st-6th
- Farewell Mass & Awards, 9:00 A.M.
- 11:15 A.M. Dismissal
NOTE: The most up-to-date information is on the school Google calendar.
NEWS AROUND SFX
PICTURES
- We need your pictures for the yearbook! If you have great pictures of school events, sports, school days, etc., please upload them here or email them to sfxyearbook@stfrancisxavier.com.
- Loupe Photography took group photos of sports and clubs. If you would like to order one, please complete and return the order form attached below.
JAGETTES TRY-OUTS
Jagettes (dance) & Cheer will be two separate teams for the 2023-2024 School Year!
We are looking forward to this Saturday of Jagettes Dance Try-outs from 10:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M.!
Notes about tryouts:
- The Saturday Clinic will be a fun day of dance in the Mansfield Auditorium. We will work on dance technique, a kick line, and learn a short dance combo. Black dance attire and jazz shoes are recommended and/or athletic clothes. Hair should be pulled back off the face. Please pack a water. All girls will receive try-out information at the conclusion of the session.
- Monday will be an optional review session from 4:00-5:00 P.M.
- Tuesday will be tryouts at 5:30 P.M. and the team will be selected at the conclusion of the tryouts.
Please note:
- The clinics and tryouts are closed to parents.
- If interested students can’t make the Mandatory Saturday Clinic (due to graduation and/or personal family obligations) they can meet up with a friend to learn material and a video will be posted via Dropbox. Please email the moderator, Ms. Fournier.
- We will hold a mandatory parent & student meeting in the following weeks to discuss the upcoming year with the new team members.
Thanks!
Ms. Megan Fournier, Jagettes Dance Moderator
Melissa Mayne and Carly McDonald, Jagettes Coaches
LIBRARY
PARENT ASSOCIATIONS
- Celebrate the end of the 2022-2023 school year at our End of Year Parent Bash on Saturday, May 20th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hog Alley!
- SFX GALA NEWS -
- The committee has been hard at work already! Thank you to all those who have volunteered. It's not too late to join!
- *DATE CHANGE* In order to get out of hurricane season, we have decided to hold the gala on November 11, 2023. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Questions? Email Home & School at homeandschool.sfx@gmail.com.
- The Men’s Club will be hosting a Spring Raffle to help our school raise funds to purchase equipment for facility improvements.
- Each household will receive a pack of 5 tickets to sell @ $5 per ticket.
- Drawing to be held 5/18/2023. Winner need not be present.
- Prizes:
- 1st place: 58 inch Smart TV
- 2nd place: 256gb iPad Air
- 3rd place: Solo Stove
- Student & Teacher Incentives:
- Household sales of 5+ tickets: 1free raffle entry
- Homeroom with most tickets sold: Pizza Party
- Homeroom runner-up: Donuts in the morning
- 1st & 2nd place homeroom teachers: $50 Visa Gift Card
Questions? Email the Men's Club at sfxmensclub@gmail.com.
REMINDERS:
ATTENDANCE
- Notification - Please be sure to notify your child's teacher and/or Mrs. Denise Secrest of an absence, a late arrival, or an early check-out.
- Tardies - The school day begins at 8:00 A.M. sharp. Students who arrive after will receive a tardy. Please be reminded that per our handbook, "Students will be marked as absent from one day of school for every 5 tardies that they receive during the school year."
- Absences -
- Regular school attendance is essential for a student to make the most of his or her education – to benefit from teacher-led and school activities, to build on the previous day’s learning, and to grow as an individual. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s mastery of the instructional materials; therefore, families should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.
- A doctor's note must be provided when a student is absent for three or more days.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
- Please be respectful of our neighbors, driveways, and thru traffic!
- Do not line up more than 10 minutes prior to dismissal time.
- There is no direct turn onto Avenue B from Metairie Road.
- Cars must only enter Betz via Avenue B.
- We also ask that you share them with anyone who may drop off or pick up for your family.
GENERAL
- All volunteers must be up-to-date with Safe Environment training and background check. You can take the class or renew online at www.virtus.org.
- Early check-outs are not allowed past 2:30 PM on a regular day or 1:00 PM on an early dismissal day. Please only use early check-outs when absolutely necessary.
- If anyone in your immediate family tests positive for COVID-19, please notify Ms. Dwyer immediately. You can call the school, 833-1471, or email if after hours.
- Students should be kept home if they have any symptoms and their doctor should be consulted. Please do not assume it is allergies or a cold or send them to school after giving medication.