The Jaguar Journal
Volume 3 | Issue 7
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Dear SFX Family,
What a beautiful day we have had!
Tomorrow we will email first trimester progress reports to the parents. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions. Next Friday we have Parent Teacher Conferences. I encourage you to sign up for this important time to discuss your child's progress.
Also happening tomorrow is our Boosterthon Fun Run Kick-Off! At 8:15 A.M., we will have regular assembly followed by the kick-off. Register your child/ren TODAY on mybooster.com. They’ll earn a free gift, and you’ll get access to all the fun features to share and donate toward our school goal of $35,000 for shades for the new windows. Any student registered by Thursday evening can wear appropriate pajamas and tennis shoes to school on Friday!
Blessing of the Pets will return this year! Assembly will be at 8:00 A.M. in the school yard, and families are welcome to bring their pets or a picture of their pets to be blessed. There will be no parking in the yard on this morning.
I hope you 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.
WE ARE NOW ON AMAZON SMILE!
Who doesn't love and use Amazon? You can now earn money for the school each time you place an order! Follow the link below to choose St. Francis!
FR. JOE'S MESSAGE
SFX School Community,
Greetings. Below is today's Email Update with a Thank-You Birthday Video and a list of upcoming October Events.
This weekend is Hospitality Weekend -- there will be refreshments after all Masses. The 6th Grade School Family Mass is this Sunday at 10 am.
'That Man is You' -- a spiritual program for men -- is every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30 am in St. Joseph Hall. 'Walking with Purpose' -- a Bible Study for women -- is this Friday morning at 8:30 am in the Parish Center. 'Pivotal Players' - an evangelization program for everyone -- is each Wednesday evening in St. Joseph Hall (preordered meal at 6 pm; video at 6:35 pm). This week's Pivotal Players Program features the great saint of God, St. Augustine.
Please note upcoming events like the Boosterthon Fun Run, Fatima Rosary March, Bereavement Celebration of Life, Parish/School Picnic, and Trunk or Treat.
Have a wonderful week.
Blessings in Christ,
Father Joe
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- September 27 - Fun Run Kick-Off; School Mass, 9 A.M.; Progress Reports Emailed Home; Gala Committee Meeting, 6:30 P.M.
- September 30 - 7th Grade High School Information Day; Student of the Month Names Announced
- October 2 - 6th Grade Sponsoring Parish Mass, 10 A.M.
- October 4 - Blessing of the Pets, 8:05 A.M.; Family Food Truck Night, 6-8 P.M.
- October 5 - School Rosary, 9 A.M.
- October 6 - Fun Run; 1:30 P.M. Dismissal & No After School Care
- October 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
NOTE: The most up-to-date information is on the school Google calendar.
BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN
THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Save the date for October 13-20!
Look for an email with more details next week!
ATHLETICS
Come cheer on your fellow Jaguars!
NEWS AROUND SFX
Upcoming Events:
- Food Truck Night: 10/4/22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Lodrigues Yard)
- TCBY SFX Giveback Day: 10/6/22 all day at the Metairie Road TCBY
- Grandparent's Mass: 10/16/22 @ 10:00 am Mass (donuts to follow in SJH & Book Fair will be open)
- Trunk or Treat: 10/29/22 @ 6:30 - 9:30pm (Lodrigues Yard)
- Upcoming events:
- SFX Old Metairie Golf Classic - Friday, 10/14. Bayou Oaks at City Park – South Course, 1051 Filmore Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124.
We are still accepting individual players and teams, and we welcome any and all donations or sponsorships. Please join us for what is going to be a great day of competition, networking, and prizes, with all money raised utilized to help our school and our kids. Lunch begins at 11:30 am, and the tournament starts at 1:00 pm. Food and drinks will also be provided throughout the course, with dinner after the tournament.
Sign up and pay directly here: https://sfxmensclub.com/old-metairie-golf-classic/
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up or donated to the event. We look forward to seeing everyone soon. If you have any questions, please let us know.
- SFX Men's Club Bourbon Raffle - Drawing 11/3/22. Click here for more info.
Questions? Email the Men's Club at sfxmensclub@gmail.com.
GRANDPARENTS' CLUB
CALLING ALL GRANDPARENTS!
Our grandparents are integral parts of our lives, and we want them to be involved in our school. We are starting a Grandparents' Club! The funds we receive help enhance the school life of our grandchildren and help in planning and putting on activities for the school and our teachers. We are open to new ideas and activities as we want this club to be a success!
Meetings will be held either monthly or every other month. Even if you are unable to attend meetings, there are many ways we can use your help! Yearly Dues: $10 per person/ $15 per couple
Please send your membership form and check made payable to St. Francis Xavier School to the office with your grandchild.
OLD METAIRIE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Old Metairie Christmas Market
Saturday, December 3, 2022
9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
If you are interested in being a vendor, or know someone who would be, please see the link below.
Questions:
Brigette Starr, Christmas Market Chairperson
504.432.0601
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL REMINDERS
- 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.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES & PROTOCOLS UPDATE
We received the following from Dr. RaeNell Houston and will be following this update:
In accordance with the most recent guidance published by the CDC, as of August 17, 2022, at minimum the following updated COVID protocols shall be observed in our schools and parish schools of religion. In addition, please keep in mind that we must follow any future mandates, especially those that are more restrictive, that may be set forth by state and/or local civil authorities. Each school and/or parish community may impose more restrictive policies based on the conditions present in their community.
GENERAL REMINDERS
- 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.