Saint Francis Xavier Academy

Saint Francis Xavier Academy

2700 O Street, SE Washington, DC 20020

Telephone (202) 581-2010 Fax (202) 581-1142

Website:

Harold L. Thomas, Principal Rev. Vincent De Rosa, Parish Priest

Thursday Gray Notes 10/05/17

Memory Verse: “Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.” – Luke 12:7

UPCOMING SCHOOL CLOSURES

• Monday, October 9, 2017 is COLUMBUS DAY. School is closed for both staff and students.

• Friday, October 13, 2017 is a Professional Development Day for our entire staff. School will be closed for students.

IT’S TIMEFOR FALL/WINTER UNIFORM CHANGEOVER

Beginning Tuesday, October 10, 2017, all students are expected to be in their complete Saint Francis Xavier Academy FALL/WINTER uniform. The uniform list appears at the end of this edition of the Gray Notes.

8th GRADE SPONSORED “BREAKFAST ON THE GO”

The 8th grade class is sponsoring a “Breakfast on the Go” event on tomorrow,

Friday, October 6thbeginning at 6:30 am until 8:00 am. Proceeds from this event will help to defray some of the costs associated with 8th grade graduation activities. Please support the 8th grade class in their endeavor!

CHURCH/SCHOOL/COMMUNITY FALL FEST

Saint Francis Xavier is hosting a Community Fall Fest on this Saturday, October 7thon the grounds of Saint Francis Xavier Church from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Father Vincent DeRosa approved this event and the Planning Committee is strategizing to make this a fun-filled community affair for all age groups. Participation/Donation forms were sent home with students last week.

EIGHTH GRADE PARENT MEETING

Thank you to all 8th grade parents who attended the 8th Grade Parent Meeting on Tuesday, October 2nd. This year’s turnout was awesome!!!!

SCHOOL-WIDE CLAIRE’S GOURMET FUNDRAISER

Our school-wide Claire’s Gourmet Fundraiser is well underway. Completed order forms and money (CASH OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY) are due no later than Monday, October 16, 2017. Additional packets and order forms may be obtained from the school’s Administrative Office.

CALENDAR

OCTOBER 2017

22018-2019 ADW Tuition Assistance Online Application Available

3School Photos to be taken

8th Grade Parent Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

4Early Dismissal – 12:30 p.m. (aftercare available)

5Francescan Monastery Retreat (Grades 7 and 8)

6Eucharist Holy Hour Field Trip (Grades 3 and 7)

Mass Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades

7Community Fall Fest

9COLUMBUS DAY (No School for Staff and Students)

11Cox Farm Field Trip (Pre-K through Grade 2)

STATE OF THE SCHOOL (SFXA) – 6:00 p.m.

13Professional Development Day for Teachers/Staff (No School for Students)

15Parish/School Mass

16Claire’s Fundraiser Order Forms and Money Due

18Home and School Association Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

20Breast Cancer Awareness Prayer Service – All School

27Mass – All School

Religious Education Sponsored Movie Night at 6:30 p.m.

28Online Registration Closes for High School Placement Test (HSPT) – 8th grade only

NOVEMBER 2017

1Early Dismissal – 12:30 p.m. (aftercare available)

Mass – All School (Parade of Saints)

Make-Up Fall Portraits Taken (9:00 a.m.)

1-17 Thanksgiving Basket Charity Event

3END OF 1ST QUARTER

9Black Catholics Prayer Service @ 2:00 p.m.

10VETERANS’S DAY (School Closed for Students)

Parent/Teacher Conferences @ SFXA

17Mass – All School

1st Installment Graduation Fee Due

20High School Choice(s) Registration Window Opens

22-24THANKSGIVING BREAK (No School for Staff and Students)

DECEMBER 2017

1All School Prayer Service (Lighting of Advent Wreath)

6Early Dismissal – 12:30 pm (aftercare available)

8Mass – All School

High School Choice(s) Registration Closes

13Home and School Association Meeting – 6:00 pm

15Mass – All School

Christmas Angel Project ends

20Early Dismissal @ 12:30 pm (No Aftercare)

21 - Jan 3CHRISTMAS BREAK (No School for Staff and Student

WINTER UNIFORM

Girls (GRADES PRE-K – 4TH)Girls (GRADES 5TH – 8TH)

Maroon and grey plaid split-front jumperMaroon and grey plaid kick-pleat skirt

White long-sleeve blouse w/Peterpan collarWhite long-sleeve blouse w/button-down collar

Wine crew-neck cardigan sweater w/school logoWine V-neck cardigan sweater w/school logo

Maroon and grey plaid criss-cross girl’s tie(OR Wine V-neck sweater vest w/school logo) +

Maroon or white tights OR knee-hi socksMaroon and grey PLAID BOY’S TIE

Black shoes (no heels; no tennis shoes; no boots)Maroon or white tights OR knee-hi socks

Black shoes (no heels; no tennis shoes; no boots)

Boys (GRADES PRE-K – 4TH)Boys (GRADES 5TH – 8TH)

Steel grey boy’s twill pantsSteel grey boy’s twill pants

White long sleeve Oxford dress shirt w/school logoWhite long-sleeve shirt w/button-down collar

Wine V-neck cardigan sweater w/school logoWine V-neck cardigan sweater w/school logo

(OR Wine V-neck sweater vest w/school logo)(OR Wine V-neck sweater vest w/school logo) +

Black or charcoal grey CREW socksBlack or charcoal grey crew socks

Black shoes (no tennis shoes; no boots)Black shoes (no tennis shoes; no boots)

*Solid BLACK belt*Solid BLACK belt

Maroon boy’s tie (Grades 5th – 7th)

**8th grade gentlemen will wear a distinctive tie that must be purchased at St. Francis Xavier.

+Fleece jacket embroidered with school logo is also an option for MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (6th – 8th).

* Flynn & O’Hara School Uniform Company sells the reversible black/brown belt, but it is to be worn on the black side. Brown belts are not a part of any St. Francis Xavier Academy uniform.

WINTER PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM

Girls and Boys (GRADES PRE-K – 8TH)

Ash grey sweatshirt w/school logo

Ash grey sweatpants w/school logo

Black or white CREW socks

Athletic shoes

(**ONLY SOLID-COLORED SOCKS OR TIGHTS ARE TO BE WORN WITH UNIFORM **)

(**ONLY MAROON AND GREY PLAID SCRUNCHIES OR HEADBANDS MAY BE WORN AS HAIR ACCESSORIES)

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Girls may wear their hair braided, but natural in color, moderate length, clean and neatly kept. Nails must be natural in color, short to moderate in length and may be polished with clear polish only. Girls may wear small stud-style earrings and wristwatches. No other jewelry is to be worn with the St. Francis Xavier Academy uniform at any time. Additionally, no make-up is permitted to be worn.

Boys may wear cornrows, short afros, or other simple, clean, close to moderate length hairstyles. Boys may wear wristwatches, but may not wear any other jewelry. In addition, young men in grades 5th – 8th are expected to wear ties with the winter uniform. All students are expected to wear belts with shorts/pants and have their shirts tucked in neatly at all times.