Lancer 9-29-16

Please remember to read this whole email for all upcoming events and information. Do not forget to download the SFX School App to have all information at your fingertips. Included in this app are links to GradeLink, SmartTuition, School Calendar, ChoiceLunch, SignUpGenius, PSA Hours Report, and the SFX Blog which includes the weekly lancer and other important information happening at the school.

THERE WILL BE NO FAMILY ENVELOPE THIS WEEK.

Picture Make-up Day will be Thursday, October 6th. Tuition is due on October 1, 2016 You can pay with cash or check in the Parish office. If you pay by check in the parish office please make check payable to St. Francis NOT Smart tuition. if you are mailing your check to Smart Tuition, you can make your check payable to Smart Tuition. OTCF Hours The OTCF hours have not been submitted yet. They should be online in the next month. OTCF hours submitted are after the mandatory shift has been deducted.

American Cancer Society Denim Day Student Council is excited to once again sponsor Denim Day on Friday, October 7, 2016 to help fight against breast cancer. We are proud that 100% of the money raised on Denim Day will go directly to the American Cancer Society. Since 1996, Lee National Denim Day has helped raise more than $93 million! This year, Lee Jeans gifted the Denim Day campaign to the American Cancer Society. While Lee will continue to support Denim Day as a participating organization, Lee Jeans knew that there was no better organization to continue what they started 20 years ago to positively impact breast cancer outcomes in the U.S. So, beginning this year the campaign will be the American Cancer Society Denim Day! On Denim Day each of us can make a difference by supporting this cause. Dr. Sullivan would love to say that he played a role in a program that helped discover the cure for breast cancer. We know you would too! If you would like to participate, please send us a check (no cash, please) made payable to the American Cancer Society Denim Day in the amount of $5.00. Please mark your envelope “Denim Day.” Your donation is tax deductible. You may wear a denim dress, overalls, skirt, skort, culottes, jeans, vest, or blouse. Shorts will also be allowed, however, with a length 3 inches above the knee for girls and knee length for the boys. We are adding some more fun – wear a pink shirt, blouse, or sweatshirt, too! Otherwise, wear any other appropriate shirt or blouse. Thank you for participating in this year’s American Cancer Society Denim Day. You have made a difference!

8TH ANNUAL SFX GOLF CLASSIC NEWS AND INFO Tee time is just 22 days away! Don't miss out on all the tournament has to offer. A great time is guaranteed! Please see the attached forms for the entry form as well as sponsorship and donation opportunities and due dates. Don't forget, this is a great way to earn PSA Hours! Any support you can offer is greatly appreciated! It is with a very grateful heart that we acknowledge and thank our: Hole Sponsors: Jaramillo Family, Canzona Family, Coontz Family, Chipman Family/TVG Consulting, Howard Family/Howard Realty Group Inc., Valente Family, Stanley Family, Kehrli Family and Maddigan Family Prize Donations: Loena Rodgers & Carlos Perez Registered Players: Raul Ricardo, Ricardo Francia, Lazaro Marrero, Jose Ramirez, Tim Ruiz, Gianfranco Sabato, Marvin Cuenca, Brian Caldwell, Valmore Riera, Butch Clark, Eric Bowman, Garrett Chipman, Jim Stanley, David Stanley, Mike Zambo, Chad Danz, and Todd Kehrli Please send your Entry Forms, Hole Sponsorships, and Raffle Prize Donations to school, Attn: Janet Ward or drop them off in the Kindergarten classroom. Questions? Please email Janet at jwlikescake@yahoo.com. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC! HOLE SPONSOR AND RAFFLE DONOR FORM GOLF CLASSIC REGISTRATION FORM

High School Night On Wednesday, October 5th, St. Francis Xavier School will be hosting our annual High School Night in Holy Cross Hall beginning at 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. This evening is primarily geared to our junior high parents and their children who will have the opportunity to gather information regarding curricular and extra- curricular programs of our area Catholic Schools. The following schools will be represented: Alemany High School Louisville High School Bellarmine Jefferson High School Loyola High School Chaminade High School Mayfield Senior School Crespi High School Notre Dame High School Flintridge-Sacred Heart Providence High School Holy Family High School St. Genevieve High School Immaculate Heart High School St. Francis High School The format for the evening will follow an “Open House” model. You and your children are free to come anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 P.M. to visit the tables set up for each high school, gather literature, and personally speak to the representatives about their schools. As parents, you will also be receiving information regarding each school’s Open House., testing dates, information on the applications process, and other activities offered to potential students. We ask that our junior high parents (especially the sixth grade parents and all new parents to our junior high program) make every effort to attend this informative session. You will be glad you did as you prepare to make the important decision of selecting the best high school for your child.

Greetings Dear Families and Friends of St. Francis Xavier School, I hope this message finds you well. Today is picture day and the children are very excited to smile! They are the focal point of our community paparazzi! On Tuesday September 27 we celebrated the Back-to-School and Jog-A-Thon Kick-Off Assembly. The students new to SFX were recognized as were all of the faculty and staff. There was much enthusiasm in support of all the recognized people! We next celebrated the Jog-A-Thon Art Contest winners! Congratulations to Kristian Karabuykov and Taylor Levy for outstanding artwork in support of the JAT! And to all of the students, thank you for your artistic efforts! Additionally, we geared-up our energy for the upcoming JAT event! Our students are one excited group of learners, ready to do their part in support of St. Francis Xavier School. On Monday October 3 at 2:15 P.M. in Holy Cross Hall we assemble once again in support of the Character Counts program. At this assembly we remind ourselves about the six pillars of character and how to place these ideas at the forefront of all of our choices. We want of be a school of fine character, which includes the values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship! Parents, your help at home discussing these six pillars will help to reinforce your child’s character at school and into the future! On Tuesday October 4 we gather on the lower play yard to celebrate Blessing of the Animals in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi. Our celebration begins at 2:00 P.M. If you are bringing a pet to the service, please come to the classrooms as we do at pick-up to collect your children. Please refrain from collecting cousins and extended family, only your immediate children. Escort the children and your pets to the lower playground where you will join the line for blessings. All other children will be escorted to the lower yard by the teachers. Once we finish, only the children escorted by the teachers return to the classrooms. Those children with their parents and pets may dismiss from the lower yard. On Wednesday October 5 at 7:00 P.M. in Holy Cross Hall parents and students of grades 6-8 are invited to attend the annual High School Night. This event includes 15 local area Catholic high school admissions teams who are eager to answer any and all questions about your interests in a Catholic high school for your child. I hope to see you in attendance! The CYO Fall Sports season is underway and our teams are off to great starts! The Boys A and B Flag Football Teams are both 1-0 after victories last weekend. The Girls A Volleyball Team begins division play today, Thursday September 29 at 3:45 P.M. on the SFX Sport Court. And the Girls B Volleyball Team is 1-1 after an excellent victory yesterday at SFX! Go Lancers! As we close out the month of September please check Gradelink for progress of your children. We are working hard in the classrooms and helping the students achieve to the best of their abilities. Of course, we have some of the hardest working children in Catholic education! They care deeply about their efforts and outcomes. With their great attitudes and fine work ethic, they are destined for academic greatness! Recently, I have been made aware of recent graduates fighting various forms of cancer. It is gut-wrenching to say the least to hear about young adolescents who were once under our charge fighting such awful illnesses. Please keep in your prayers our children in the community who are challenged in their health. Remember their parents, too as they journey this challenging road. May our Lord be with them every step of the way to help bring much needed healing to our loved ones! Sincerely, Paul Sullivan, Ed.D. St. Francis Xavier School Principal

Burbank YMCA Turkey Trot 5K/10K Thanksgiving Morning Promo codes for $5 discount: SFXYMCA16 Start your day with a run, jog or walk!

Academic Tutor My name is Jennifer Robinson. I am a Burbank resident and a fifteen year employee of the Burbank School District. I am available to tutor weekdays and on weekends. I tutor in the following subject areas: math, reading, writing, and history. Please contact me at 818-395-7039. Thank you! REFERENCE: contact JoDee Geryak geryak@sbcglobal.net

Looking for someone interested in PSA hours by working in the library at lunch on Thursdays from 12 to 1. Contact Mrs. Porras for more information at tracee.porras@sfxburbank.com.