The Jaguar Journal
Volume 3 | Issue 33
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Dear SFX Family,
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for showering our amazing faculty and staff with love!
Tonight is the final HSA meeting of the year - refreshments at 6:30; meeting starts at 7:00 in the Mansfield Auditorium. Please enter through the doors by the flagpole, not the gym doors. Free babysitting is available in the cafeteria. Those who attend will receive a No Homework Pass and Tennis Shoe Password for their child/ren!
Don't forget 1:15/1:30 P.M. dismissal on Thursday. Also on this Thursday OMF auction winner, Michael Mansfield, will get to shave Fr. Andrew's head in front of the school! This will take place at 1:00 P.M. in the Lodrigues Yard. Join us if you can!
LS & MS Field Day is this Friday at Pontiff Park. More information is below. We still have open slots for volunteers - please sign up if you are able.
This week's newsletter has info about yearbook orders, Field Day, Students of the Month, Responsible Jaguars, HSA, Men's Club, Grandparents' Club, and more. Be sure to read through it all!
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 2, 2023 - Home & School Meets Tonight, “Jesus Live” Film Tomorrow, Hospitality & Mass for Little Ones this Weekend.
Have a blessed week,
Father Joe
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- May 1-5 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 1 - 7th Grade NET Retreat
- May 2 - Final HSA Meeting of the Year, 6:30 P.M.
- May 3 - School Mass & May Crowning, 9:00 A.M.
- May 4 - 1:30 P.M. Dismissal & No ASC
- May 5 - 1st-7th Field Day
- May 6 - Middle School Dance sponsored by Student Council
- May 7 - EC sponsoring Parish Mass, 10:00 A.M.
- May 9 - Gala Informational Meeting, 6:00 P.M.
- May 10-12 - 7th Grade Exams
- May 10 -
- School Mass, 9:00 A.M.
- Grandparents' Club Meeting, 10:00 A.M.
- May 12 - Fun Friday, 6-10 P.M.
- May 13 - First Communion, 10:00 A.M.
- May 14 - Mother's Day
- May 15 -
- Last Day for 7th Grade
- 7th Grade vs. Faculty Kickball Game, 2:00 P.M.
NOTE: The most up-to-date information is on the school Google calendar.
NEWS AROUND SFX
2022-23 YEARBOOK ORDER FORM
It is time to order your 2022-2023 yearbook! This yearbook is $40.00 each and will be hardcover. Graduating students or those not returning will be notified when yearbooks are delivered and available for pick-up.
Please complete this order form by Monday, May 8 to reserve your copy!
FIELD DAY
1st-7th Field Day is Friday, May 5 at Pontiff Playground
- Dress:
- All students will receive a Field Day t-shirt to wear
- Appropriate athletic shorts
- Lace-up tennis shoes and socks
- Sunscreen
- Hat (optional)
- Here is the SignUp Genius to volunteer. PLEASE NOTE: All volunteers must be up-to-date with Safe Environment. Please contact Cindy Bird if you have any questions about your status.
- The Grandparents' Club will be providing First Aid and selling water and Gatorade/Powerade for $1.00.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE
FUN FRIDAY
We cannot believe it is time for our last Fun Friday of the school year! In order to celebrate a successful year of fun we will have a GLOW PARTY FUN FRIDAY! This will be held Friday, May 12th from 6-10 PM in the gym! Students may wear neon colors and we will have special glow sticks for all! If you plan to attend please turn in your permission from and payment no later than Wednesday, May 10th to hold your spot! We are looking forward to a fun night!
~Mrs. Lauren and Mrs. Kelly
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - APRIL
RESPONSIBLE JAGUARS
Congratulations to our 🐆RESPONSIBLE JAGUARS🐆 who were "tagged" last Wednesday!
We are proud of you!
LIBRARY
PARENT ASSOCIATIONS
- Tonight is the final HSA Meeting of the year at 6:30 in the Mansfield Auditorium. We hope to see everyone there!
- Save the Date for the End of Year Parent Bash on Saturday, May 20th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Hog Alley. Come grab a drink and lite bites to celebrate the end of the 2022-2023 school year!
- Save the Date for the SFX Gala on Saturday, September 16, 2023! More information will be given tonight. Here is a link to sign-up to be on a committee. An informational meeting for interested committee members will be on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 P.M. in the cafeteria.
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. Be on the lookout for tickets to come home this week!
- 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.
GRANPARENTS' CLUB
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.