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Please remember to read this whole email for all upcoming events and information.

PSA Opportunity Are you creative and/or need PSA hours? Mrs. Porras is looking for someone to re-do the bulletin boards in the library. If you are interested please contact her at tracee.porras@sfxburbank.com.

Giddy Up and Buy Your Tickets to the Boots & Bling Casino & Dinner Auction Giddy Up and Buy Your Tickets to the Boots & Bling Casino & Dinner Auction That's right folks...Git your tickets while they're hot! There are 2 EASY ways to get yours...  Simply go online tinyurl.com/SFXBoots-Bling or fill out the ticket and RSVP card in this weeks student folder. You don't want to miss this years event! Be sure to check out our specialty VIP packages for extra Casino Money, Private Blackjack tables and more!! That's right partner, tons of good old fashion fun to be had so don't miss out and buy your ticket today!

Student Council “Be Mine” Bake Sale Student Council Members will be hosting  a Bake Sale on Tuesday, February 14th  and Wednesday, February 15th, during recess.  Some of the yummy items on sale will be  cookies, rice krispie treats, brownies, and muffins!  All proceeds will be set aside for Leadership Camp  for our Elected Officers. Thank you for allowing  your children to support this fundraiser!

Open House and Entrance to St. Francis Xavier School Come and explore the academics, special subjects, extracurricular activities, and enrichment at  St. Francis Xavier School. The Faculty and Staff are hosting an Open House on Sunday,  February 5, 2017, at 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. On Saturday, February 4, 2017, Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten will host an Open House from 10:00A.M. to 11:30 A.M. St. Francis Xavier School is currently accepting names to be placed on our waiting list of students interested in entering Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade in August 2017. All families who wish to have their children considered for Fall entrance are asked to contact the school office between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. This includes families who have children currently enrolled at St. Francis Xavier School and would like younger or older siblings considered for admission. In regard to Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Applicants: Due to the difference between ability and maturity levels and the corresponding relationship to school readiness, Kindergarten applicants must turn 5 years old by November 1st to be eligible to take the entrance screening. Transitional Kindergarten applicants must turn 4 years old by November 1st to be eligible for the entrance screening. We look forward to meeting with you!

Student Council’s Catholic Schools Week Jean Day Friday, February 3rd, Student Council  is sponsoring a Jean Day. You may wear  jeans and any appropriate shirt or blouse  as per the guidelines in the Student Handbook.  We are asking for a $5.00 donation for this  activity. The first $250.00 raised will be donated  to Heifer International for livestock used to  help alleviate hunger and poverty. The balance  of the proceeds will benefit Student Council’s  Leadership Camp Fund. Thank you for participating!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK OVERVIEW JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 5, 2017 Catholic Schools Week 2017: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service Day 1: Monday January 30, 2017 Theme: Celebrating Community Service Morning Prayer read by Religious Affairs Officers We acknowledge the service opportunities in which we participate in our own school community for the sake of the broader community: BTAC Food Drives; Support of the Margaret Aylward Christmas Boutique; Christmas Basket Program; Pennies from Heaven; Holiday Cards for American Soldier Network. School Colors Free-Dress Tops: Uniform pants, shorts, skirts, skorts or sweats with free dress blue and/or gold tops (not necessarily uniform shirts; student’s choice). Students receive CSW buttons to wear. Day 2: Tuesday January 31, 2017 Theme: Celebrating the Students of St. Francis Xavier School Morning Prayer read by Religious Affairs Officers Prior to this date, you’ll be in receipt of small, blank squares of paper for the students to decorate. Use one of the following captions, “ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL IS…” or “OUR SCHOOL IS A PLACE WHERE WE CAN…” or “AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, WE…” and then have the children write a word or phrase and draw a picture of their idea that completes the caption. Ideas to write and draw: books representing studies; a picture of one person helping another; a picture exemplifying service; a picture that represents faith, love, forgiveness, music, learning, prayer or academics. Feel free to get creative! You’ll receive the square papers with an example art piece in your mailbox the week of 1/17/17. Please return to Mrs. Konzen your class’ completed artwork for display by Wednesday 1/25/17. We’ll use the squares to adorn a bulletin board in the upper building. STUDENT FAMILY DAY #4: 1:00-2:30 P.M. Day 3: Wednesday February 1, 2017 Theme: Celebrating the Nation Morning Prayer read by Religious Affairs Officers Remind your class about Red Ribbon Week and the day Officer Castro came to school to speak to us about taking care of our bodies so that we can be contributing citizens of our city and nation. Remind your class about Burbank City Council Vice-Mayor, Will Rogers and when came to school to speak to us at the Student Council Installation Prayer Service. He spoke about his own experience in Catholic school and how it inspired him to be of service to his city. Knowledge Bowl Assembly: “Are you smarter than a St. Francis Xavier Student or Teacher?” Each class selects a class representative to participate on a panel against some of the school’s teachers. Dr. Sullivan will be the moderator. Questions will be taken from Brain Teasers.  (Please email me your preference to participate. If I don’t hear from you, you may be selected against your wishes! OOOOOOHHHH haahahahahaha!) Knowledge Bowl Assembly: Gather for 10:35 A.M. sharp! We’ll finish by 11:15 P.M. Student participants take the stage as do the volunteer teachers. Let the games begin! Student Prize for winning…and ONLY if they win: It’ll be a SAD day, or Student Appreciation Day: NO HOMEWORK, but at the teacher’s discretion, depending on where it works best on a Monday-Thursday. If the teachers win, they get to come back to work! MASS: 2:00 P.M. in the church! Please no rain for this day! Day 4: Thursday February 2, 2017 Theme: Celebrate Vocations Morning Prayer read by Religious Affairs Officers Discuss with the students the Saint of the Month Bulletin Board and the lives of the saints. Look up the life of St. Therese of Lisieux, patroness of missionaries and of many vocations. Host a discussion about what you discover. Discuss the idea of vocation as a life style, that no matter where one hangs their hat in life, it is more meaningful to approach work as a vocation. Create cards of appreciation to Fr. Benny, Fr. Joe, other priests the children may know, Deacons Jim, Tony, and Jaime. Deliver the completed cards to Mrs. Konzen by Friday 2/3/17 for delivery to the parish.  We invite Fr. Benny and Fr. Joe to lunch in the faculty room to join the teachers for both lunch breaks. Day 5: Friday February 3, 2017 Theme: Celebrating Faculty, Staff and Volunteers Student Council Denim Day: Each student is considered a volunteer because they work hard to help others, such as donating $5 to wear denim free dress. Inform the children that the money collected by Student Council will benefit the Heifer Foundation, as well as the Student Council’s goal of sending members to Leadership Camp. Encourage in the students random acts of kindness through words and actions toward faculty, staff and one another. Flag Pole Assembly: We’ll gather at the flag pole following morning recess for a small rally to say thank you to the teachers and staff! We’ll wrap up the week and discuss Open House weekend and acknowledge all of the volunteers that make the weekend happen! Several students will assist at Sunday Mass on February 5. We’ll also invite Mrs. Recker and Mrs. Willard and acknowledge their contributions to the parish and school. If we encounter rain, we’ll host the assembly in Holy Cross Hall! Day 6: Saturday February 4, 2017 Theme: Celebrating Families TK and K OPEN HOUSE: To celebrate potential new families, TK and K will welcome prospective families and make cards inviting them to join St. Francis Xavier School. Feel free to create an art opportunity earlier in the week for your classes to write cards of appreciation to their parents for choosing to send the students to St. Francis Xavier School. Day 7: Saturday February 5, 2017 Theme: Celebrating our Parish All-School Open House following the 10:30 A.M. Mass. Student readers and participants to meet Dr. Sullivan by 10:15 A.M. Thank you for your efforts in support of Catholic Schools Week 2017!!!

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Please remember to read this whole email for all upcoming events and information.

PSA Opportunity Are you creative and/or need PSA hours? Mrs. Porras is looking for someone to re-do the bulletin boards in the library. If you are interested please contact her at tracee.porras@sfxburbank.com.

Giddy Up and Buy Your Tickets to the Boots & Bling Casino & Dinner Auction That's right folks...Git your tickets while they're hot! There are 2 EASY ways to get yours... Simply go online tinyurl.com/SFXBoots-Bling or fill out the ticket and RSVP card in this weeks student folder. You don't want to miss this years event! Be sure to check out our specialty VIP packages for extra Casino Money, Private Blackjack tables and more!! That's right partner, tons of good old fashion fun to be had so don't miss out and buy your ticket today!

St. Francis Xavier's Feast of Ten Tables This Sunday January 22, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in Holy Cross Hall. Adults $10.00 and Children $5.00 Come Hungry!!! For one small price you can visit the tables as many times as you want.

Dear Families and Friends of St. Francis Xavier School, I hope these soggy days are making your lawns greener! Everyone at school becomes a bit claustrophobic during rainy days because the students are confined to the classrooms at recess and lunch, but we are looking sunny for next week after another rainy Monday. Thank you parents for taking the time to visit with your children’s teachers. The results of the conferences are always enlightening and informative. The students, teachers and I look forward to moving into the heart of the school year leading up to the Easter season. Given the amount of illness we have observed going around the school it is important to remember to error on the side of caution when sending children to school after an illness. If your child has endured a fever or vomiting, please wait at least 24 hours after the fever has broken or vomiting has subsided to send your child back to school. While nobody likes to be sick and miss school, it is not optimal for the child or parents if another episode of illness occurs at school because the child returned too soon. We are observing these types of scenarios. Please adhere to the 24 hour rule after a fever or vomiting has subsided before sending your child back to school. The basketball teams are trying to get their games played, but the weather isn’t optimal for outdoor games. While the Boys A Team plays on weekends at area high school gymnasiums, their games are played on time, but for the Boys and Girls B Teams, we are at the mercy of the weather. We thank you in advance for your patience and the day-to-day updates about the availability of play. The Decathlon Team continues to ready itself for competition. The team will participate in two scrimmage events at both Louisville and St. Genevieve High Schools in late February! All roads lead to CA State Long Beach on Sunday March 5 for the main event! Disneyland paperwork was sent home recently. Please make sure to fill out all of the forms per child who is eligible to attend Disneyland and submit the forms to your child’s homeroom teacher. Our next liturgical celebration will take place during Catholic Schools Week on Wednesday February 1 at 2:00 P.M. God willing the weather will be good for an easy trip to and from the church! God is indeed good! The rain has helped to offset the miserable deficits of our state’s reservoirs. While rain hampers play at school and in after-school sports, it is a much welcomed event after so many droughts! May God’s blessings be upon not only our state, but on each one of us at St. Francis Xavier. And may we be ever mindful to share our blessings with one another. Sincerely, Paul Sullivan, Ed.D. Principal, St. Francis Xavier School

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Dear Parents and Friends: A happy and blessed New Year to all of you and fond wishes that your Christmas was peaceful, and joy-filled! The Christmas Show opened the week before Christmas with wondrous little voices singing carols warming our hearts. What a treasure and inspiration our students are to us! We also extend our many thanks to all of the Parents who delivered baskets of goodies to the Faculty Room. We all enjoyed mini-feasts of new tastes and scents. Each basket was delicious and appreciated to the end. Thank you for your gracious hospitality to all of us. We are now looking forward to the new year and all of the marvelous opportunities and wonderful possibilities to be revealed to us! This new beginning is the perfect occasion to thank you for the treasured gift of your children and for the great love you so abundantly share with us every day. May 2017 be a grace-filled year for our St. Francis Xavier School families; may it continue to bring us together as one family; and may it foster in each of us ways to enable our children to grow and mature in their potential as children of God. With joyous anticipation for a New Year filled with wonderful possibilities, The Faculty and Staff of St. Francis Xavier School Parent Teacher Conferences Dear Parents and Guardians, The month of January marks the midway point of the second trimester of school, which means it’s time for Parent/Teacher Conferences. The following three days – January 18th, 19th, and 20th – have been reserved for mandatory TK-8 Parent-Teacher conferences. At the conferences you will be able to discuss your child’s educational development and STAR Benchmark results from the first two testing sessions. We ask that you not only take the time to discuss grades and STAR results with your child, but to also prepare some questions you would like to have answered (and some statements to share) in preparation of your scheduled conference with the homeroom teacher. You may want to ask the teacher: • Does my child participate in classroom activities? • Does my child show self-control in school? • Does my child get along with others? • Can my child handle the learning materials of his/her grade? • Is my child’s comprehension suitable to that of the grade level? • Is his/her ability equal to daily classroom performance? • How does my child read orally? • Does he/she know the basic math facts appropriate to his/her grade level? • Can my child express thoughts and ideas clearly? • How is his/her written communication? You may want to tell the teacher: • School activities your child talks about at home. • Responsibilities your child handles at home. • Recent happenings at home that might affect your child’s performance. • Some of your child’s favorite activities and accomplishments outside of school. • How you discipline your child at home. • Your child’s strengths and weaknesses. In scheduling your conference, we have attempted to schedule “family” conferences so that you will not have to return over a period of days to conference with various teachers. Each conference is scheduled for 15 MINUTES. We ask that you be punctual and aware of time constraints. Your child’s homeroom teacher is also on a tight schedule to meet with the parents of all students in his/her class. If you need more than the scheduled 15 minutes, please do not hesitate to arrange another conference date and time with the teacher to continue your discussion. If you wish to meet with a Special Subject Teacher, Ms. Durghalli, Mrs. Jessup, Mr. Orlando, Mrs. Porras, or Mrs. Raymundo, please call the school office to make an appointment. All teachers will be meeting with parents in their homerooms. Thank you for your co-operation. Sincerely, Dr. Paul Sullivan, Principal Student Council Sponsors Winter Clothing Drive The St. Francis Xavier School Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive starting January 9, 2017 through January 20, 2017. We will collect any of your outgrown or reasonably worn, warm winter clothing during this time. All of the collected clothing will be given to the St. CharlesService Center to subsidize their efforts in taking care ofthe needy people who call upon them for help. Please send in your donations to your classroom. We will deliver the collection to the St. Charles Service Center. Many thanks for your help with this important drive. Deadline has passed for $75 Donation! You will be charged if not delivered by tomorrow! As you all know our annual SFX Dinner Auction is the most important fundraiser of the year and it takes the participation of all of our families to make it a success. In keeping with SFX family guidelines, every family is required to contribute $75 or a new Donation item or items valued at $75 or more. Some examples of Donations we are in desperate need of include: New Electronics, New Unused Housewares, Gift Cards, Gift Subscriptions, Gift Certificates (for Services such as Hairstyling, Make Up, Photography), Event Tickets, Sports Tickets, Sport & Entertainment Memorabilia. Family Donations are due no later than January 9. Families electing to donate $75 in lieu of a donation item will have it automatically added to their February 2017 tuition statement. Please join us for the Feast of Ten Tables on January 22nd at 4 PM.

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Please remember to read this whole email for all upcoming events and information. No Family envelope this week. Tuition is due Jan. 10th. _____________________________________________________________ Attention Fabulous SFX Families As you all know our annual SFX Dinner Auction is the most important fundraiser of the year and it takes the participation of all of our families to make it a success. In keeping with SFX family guidelines, every family is required to contribute $75 or a new Donation item or items valued at $75 or more. Some examples of Donations we are in desperate need of include: New Electronics, New Unused Housewares, Gift Cards, Gift Subscriptions, Gift Certificates (for Services such as Hair styling, Make Up, Photography), Event Tickets, Sports Tickets, Sport & Entertainment Memorabilia. Family Donations are due no later than January 9. Families electing to donate $75 in lieu of a donation item will have it automatically added to their February 2017 tuition statement. Christmas Giving Success Thank you to everyone who donated toys, gift cards, cash and clothing to the Native American children in Foster Care. Every single child of the 107 listed received at least one gift! The Department of Child and Family Services supervisor was so touched by your generosity that she cried. Two cars were filled with gifts for the children Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart! Karry Luttge Feast of Ten Tables Be the Chef for the Day! Do you make one very special food? The Feast of Ten Tables needs YOU! We are looking for friends who like to cook and could host a table at this year's Feast. You only need to make one item that can be served in small portions to 350 people. If you are interested please contact Rita in the Parish office at 504-4400. If you cannot cook please come and enjoy the feast on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Student Council Sponsors Winter Clothing Drive The St. Francis Xavier School Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive starting January 9, 2017 through January 20, 2017. We will collect any of your outgrown or reasonably worn, warm winter clothing during this time. All of the collected clothing will be given to the St. Charles Service Center to subsidize their efforts in taking care of the needy people who call upon them for help. Please send in your donations to your classroom. We will deliver the collection to the St. Charles Service Center. Many thanks for your help with this important drive. Open House and Entrance to St. Francis Xavier School Come and explore the academics, special subjects, extracurricular activities, and enrichment at St. Francis Xavier School. The Faculty and Staff are hosting an Open House on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. On Saturday, February 4, 2017, Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten will host an Open House from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. St. Francis Xavier School is currently accepting names to be placed on our waiting list of students interested in entering Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade in August 2017. All families who wish to have their children considered for Fall entrance are asked to contact the school office between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. This includes families who have children currently enrolled at St. Francis Xavier School and would like younger or older siblings considered for admission. In regard to Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Applicants: Due to the difference between ability and maturity levels and the corresponding relationship to school readiness, Kindergarten applicants must turn 5 years old by November 1st to be eligible to take the entrance screening. Transitional Kindergarten applicants must turn 4 years old by November 1st to be eligible for the entrance screening. We look forward to meeting with you! Bake Sale this Weekend after all Masses! Please support our bake sale, profits go to buying new chairs for Cabrini Hall.