The Jaguar Journal
Volume 3 | Issue 5
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Dear SFX Family,
This week's newsletter is full of information! Please be sure to read through the entire newsletter.
Meets and games have started for our fall sports. Check out the schedule below and come out to cheer on your fellow Jaguars.
Tomorrow we have School Mass at 9:00 A.M and an Old Metairie Fest Committee meeting at 6:30 P.M. in the cafeteria. On Thursday, the Men's Club will meet at 6:30 P.M. Lastly, on Saturday, we will hold auditions for the Little Mermaid, Jr. Students in grades 4-7 are welcome to come out; all who audition will be cast.
Finally, I ask that you do not park on the right side of Avenue B between Vincent and Betz as this prevents our car line from pulling to the right. We cannot block through traffic on Avenue B. Thank you!
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.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- September 14 - School Mass, 9:00 A.M.; Fair Committee Meeting, 6:30 P.M.
- September 15 - Men's Club Meeting, 6:30 P.M.
- September 16 - Fun Friday. 6-10 P.M.
- September 17 - Little Mermaid, Jr. Auditions, 9:00 A.M.
- September 19 - NOSHC Speech & Hearing Screenings; 6th & 7th Grade Parent Information Night, 6:30 P.M.
- September 20 - NOSHC Speech & Hearing Screenings
- September 21 - No School Mass (LA Priest Convention)
NOTE: The most up-to-date information is on the school Google calendar.
ATHLETICS
Come cheer on your fellow Jaguars!
FR. JOE'S MESSAGE
SFX School Community,
Attached is today's Email Update. A special thanks to our 7th graders for an outstanding job of serving at the 10 am School Family Mass this past Sunday.
Tomorrow, we are very excited to begin "That Man is You," a spirituality program where men can discuss struggles, challenges and faith with other men. The program kicks off in St. Joseph Hall at 6 am with coffee/breakfast, a 6:30 video and 7 am sharing. Men of SFX, don't miss this opportunity to become a better man, a better husband, a better dad.
Tomorrow evening, we will have Confessions in Church from 5-6:30 pm and a Young Adult Prayer at 6 pm in the Chapel, followed by a Social at Winston's at 7 pm. Please see the Update for all the details for these events and other upcoming events.
Have a blessed week.
Father Joe
FUN FRIDAY
Don't forget that the next Fun Friday is this Friday, September 16th from 6-10 p.m.! Drop-off and Pick-up will be located in the gym. Please see the flyer below for more information.
If you plan to register, please do so by tomorrow so we know how many students to plan for. You can either pay on the portal or send a check to school with you student. We hope to see everyone on Friday!
Remaining Fun Friday Dates through December:
-September 16th
-October 28th
-November 18th
-December 16th
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
STUDENT COUNCIL - ICE CREAM ON TUESDAYS
Ice cream on Tuesdays is back! Student Council will start serving ice cream each Tuesday beginning Tuesday, September 20.
We will offer vanilla, chocolate, and swirl. The cost is $1.00 per week; $13 for each Tuesday remaining in the first semester. Parents/guardians MUST pre-pay for ice cream on the portal, as we cannot accept cash at the time of the sale. It should be available on the portal tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14.
OLD METAIRIE FEST
FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING: Wednesday, September 14
6:30 P.M. in the cafeteria
We are looking for handy/crafty folks who would like to make some of the games (putt putt, clown toss, etc.) for us to use year after year. If you are interested or know someone who could do this, please contact Mission Control at sfxoldmetairiefest@gmail.com.
NEWS AROUND SFX
- Moms' Sunday Social tickets will be on sale through Friday, September 16th at www.sfxspiritshop.com.
- If you are interested in hosting a trunk or volunteering for Trunk or Treat, please follow this link and complete the Google Form.
- If you did not have a chance to go to the HSA meeting on 9-6-22, please complete this Google Form if you are interested in volunteering to help with HSA and school events for this school year.
- The HSA Spirit Shop is now online, and you no longer have to go through the por payment portal. Go to www.sfxspiritshop.com to order socks, assignment pads, hair bows, door hangers, and more!
- NEXT MEETING: Thursday, September 15 @ 6:30 P.M. in the school cafeteria
- Upcoming events:
- SFX Old Metairie Golf Classic - Friday, 10/14. Click here for more info.
- 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
DRAMA PROGRAM AT SFX
SFX proudly presents The Little Mermaid, Jr.!
- Performances: November 11 & 12, 2022
- Open to all students in 4th-7th Grades
- Auditions: Saturday, September 17, 9:00-11:30 A.M. in the Mansfield Auditorium
- All who audition will be cast
- Click the link below for the announcement & calendar
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL REMINDERS
- 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.
- Please be respectful of our neighbors, driveways, and thru traffic!
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.