The Frances Xavier Warde School, NFP http://www.fxw.org An independent, Catholic PK-8th grade school in downtown Chicago Fri, 17 May 2013 15:51:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 OSP News for May 15th http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/15/osp-news-for-may-15th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osp-news-for-may-15th http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/15/osp-news-for-may-15th/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 13:35:58 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=9073
  • Reminder…tonight…Mother’s Mass at OSP at 7:00. All mothers, grandmothers, aunts, husbands  are welcome to come join in a special mass celebrating mothers. Refreshments will be served immediately following the mass in the rectory.
  • Father Hurley invites all Moonbeams to come celebrate the last family Mass of the school year. The first graders will be hosting the 9:30 Family Mass, this Sunday, May 19th.
  • The OSP Family Advisory Board will be serving refreshments and  ice cream immediately following the 9:30 Family Mass this Sunday. Games will also be provided in the courtyard between the FXW school and the Church. Please join us after the  mass!
  • SPOKES is hosting a Cookie Drive for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, this Sunday, May 19th, from 9:00-11:00. Bake cookies at home with your family for elders. Drop-off the non-returnable trays/plates of cookies in the FXW front hallway. Thanks!
    • ]]>     http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/15/osp-news-for-may-15th/feed/ 0     Share Your Soles Update http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/share-your-soles-update/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=share-your-soles-update http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/share-your-soles-update/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 19:04:09 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=9033 The Sixth Grade Girl Scouts would like to say “Thank you!”, FXW Community! Because of you, our troop collected over [...]]]> The Sixth Grade Girl Scouts would like to say “Thank you!”, FXW Community! Because of you, our troop collected over 1,000 pairs of shoes and 200+ books! This, we were told, is the single largest donation Share Your Soles has ever received from a shoe drive.

    We are so grateful for your support and donations. Thank you for making our “drive” such a HUGE success!

    ]]>     http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/share-your-soles-update/feed/ 0     HNC Student Safety Reminder http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/hnc-student-safety-reminder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hnc-student-safety-reminder http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/hnc-student-safety-reminder/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:54:39 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=9029 For the safety of our students,

     The Frances Xavier Warde School is a closed campus.  A closed campus means that [...]]]> For the safety of our students,

     The Frances Xavier Warde School is a closed campus.  A closed campus means that a student not may leave school on his/her own during school hours.  If a student must leave campus for any reason between 8:10 AM – 3:15 PM, the student must be dismissed to parent or guardian.

    Parents of students in grades 4th – 8th have the option of granting their son/daughter “sign-out” privileges to leave campus on his/her own.  Rules for “sign out” privileges include:

    • 4th – 8th grade parents must indicate in writing that their student has permission to leave on his/her own without a parent present at the conclusion of their school day.  This is to be indicated on the Student Release Form.
    • “Sign Out” privileges are only in effect when a student’s last school activity is completed for that day.
      • For example, if a student has sign-out privileges and is also enrolled in a sport that ends at 6:00pm, that student may not to leave campus in between 3:15 PM  and the start of his/her evening school event.
      • Students are expected to stay in school until their last activity has ended.
    • This policy is in effect for all athletic, musical, and extracurricular activities.
    • If a student must leave campus after the end of the regular school day and before the start of their evening activity, the student must be dismissed to a parent or guardian.  Written permission will not suffice for a student to leave on his/her own in this circumstance.

     

    Please do not double park outside of the school at the 4:45 dismissal time to pick up your student.  We understand that this can be a very busy time, so plan appropriately.

    ]]> http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/hnc-student-safety-reminder/feed/ 0     Track and Field End of the Season Party http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/track-and-field-end-of-the-season-party/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=track-and-field-end-of-the-season-party http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/track-and-field-end-of-the-season-party/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:23:20 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=9027 All 4th – 8th Graders that participated in Track will have their End of The Year Party Wednesday, May 22nd.

    [...]]]>     All 4th – 8th Graders that participated in Track will have their End of The Year Party Wednesday, May 22nd.

    From 3:30-4pm we will meet in the Auditorium to distribute awards and give coaches speeches.

    From 4-5pm we will meet in the Cafeteria for pizza and snacks.

    Parents and family are welcome to attend!

     

    Please contact Coach Ripes or FXW Track with any questions.

    ripess@fxw.org

    fxwtrack@fxw.org

    ]]>     http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/track-and-field-end-of-the-season-party/feed/ 0     May Crowning at OSP- Thursday, May 16th http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/may-crowning-at-osp-thursday-may-16th/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=may-crowning-at-osp-thursday-may-16th http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/may-crowning-at-osp-thursday-may-16th/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:21:15 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=9024 Please join us for our annual Blessed Mother Mass on Thursday, May 16th.  Our 2nd grade Moonbeams will process into [...]]]> Please join us for our annual Blessed Mother Mass on Thursday, May 16th.  Our 2nd grade Moonbeams will process into the church wearing their First Communion outfits, present flowers and crown the Mary statue.  All are welcome as we celebrate, so we hope you will join us.  Mass starts at 8:30 am at OSP Church.

    ]]>     http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/may-crowning-at-osp-thursday-may-16th/feed/ 0     OSP Bookfair Continues Online http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/osp-bookfair-continues-online/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osp-bookfair-continues-online http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/osp-bookfair-continues-online/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:20:02 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=9022 Couldn’t make it to the book fair or would like to order more?  Now you can go online [...]]]> Couldn’t make it to the book fair or would like to order more?  Now you can go online (through May 24th) and order directly from Scholastic.  They will deliver your books for FREE to the school—either to your child’s classroom or to reception if you wish to keep the purchase a surprise.  Every sale helps our school!  Visit our book fair home page:  http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/fxw and click the ONLINE shopping button to access a vast selection of great books.

    ]]>     http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/14/osp-bookfair-continues-online/feed/ 0     6th Grade Roundtables http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/6th-grade-roundtables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6th-grade-roundtables http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/6th-grade-roundtables/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 18:41:34 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=8995 Reminder:  6th Grade Roundtables are May 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.  There is no school for 6th grade on Thursday, May [...]]]> Reminder:  6th Grade Roundtables are May 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.  There is no school for 6th grade on Thursday, May 23rd.   Parents, if you need to know your specific conference time, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

    ]]>     http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/6th-grade-roundtables/feed/ 0     Congratulations and Thank You TEAM FXW! http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/congratulations-and-thank-you-team-fxw/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=congratulations-and-thank-you-team-fxw http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/congratulations-and-thank-you-team-fxw/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 17:44:45 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=8992 Thank you to all of the families who participated in the Komen Walk for the Cure on Mother’s Day.  TEAM [...]]]> Thank you to all of the families who participated in the Komen Walk for the Cure on Mother’s Day.  TEAM FXW was the largest team in the race with 289 participants and one of the top fundraising teams, bringing in $8,441 for this wonderful cause.  What an inspiring effort and tribute to FXW founder, Maggie Daley!  Many thanks to Lisa Shydlowski and her team for making this group service project a success!

    Click here to see a clip from the ABC 7 morning news interview with Richard Daley where he share some kind words about FXW.

    ]]>     http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/congratulations-and-thank-you-team-fxw/feed/ 0     Call for Service Certificates! Help Us Reach 4000 Hours! http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/call-for-service-certificates-help-us-reach-4000-hours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=call-for-service-certificates-help-us-reach-4000-hours http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/call-for-service-certificates-help-us-reach-4000-hours/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 15:34:13 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=8981 If your family has completed service hours during this school year, please have your children fill out service certificates and [...]]]> If your family has completed service hours during this school year, please have your children fill out service certificates and return them to school so that they can be honored and recognized.  Service Certificates can be found here.  Every certificate counts as we work towards our 4000 service hour goal!

     

    ]]>     http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/13/call-for-service-certificates-help-us-reach-4000-hours/feed/ 0     Children at the Crossroads Scholarship Dinner – May 10 http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/08/children-at-the-crossroads-scholarship-dinner-may-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=children-at-the-crossroads-scholarship-dinner-may-10 http://www.fxw.org/2013/05/08/children-at-the-crossroads-scholarship-dinner-may-10/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 16:38:57 +0000 Emily Young http://www.fxw.org/?p=8939 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    Join CATC and FXW to support Our cause. Our children. Our future.

    Cocktail Reception, Seated Dinner, Open [...]]]> Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

    Join CATC and FXW to support Our cause. Our children. Our future.

    Cocktail Reception, Seated Dinner, Open Bar, Live Auction and Fund A Scholar, Dancing, and Guest Speakers.

    For tickets contact Jamie Chabura at 312-268-2515.

    LIVE AUCTION PACKAGE UPDATE: Blackhawks Meet-n-Greet package now includes a Zamboni Ride!
    For complete Blackhawks Package details and additional live auction items visit http://catc.fxw.org/scholarship-dinner/2013-live-auction/

    Unable to make the event? Interested in bidding on Live Auction Packages?
    Complete an absentee bid form and submit it by 12PM CST Thursday, May 9th. Click Here to Download A Form!

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