• Passing of Mary Higgins Clark - SFX Benefactor and Alumnus

    February 1, 2020
     
    Dear St. Francis Xavier Families:
     
    I am so sorry to inform you that Mary Higgins Clark, a kind and generous alumnus of St. Francis Xavier School, died yesterday at the age of 92. 
     
    Mary was born and raised right here in Morris Park, the daughter of an Irish-born father and an Irish-American mother.  Mary was quite proud of her Irish-American heritage.  She served as Grand Marshal of the 2011 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan.
     
    Her love of writing was nurtured at St. Francis Xavier School, where her teachers encouraged Mary to keep writing her stories.  She started writing her stories when she was just seven years old.
     
    Mary’s strong Catholic faith, lovingly nurtured here at St. Francis Xavier Church and School, kept her going through the hard times in her life.
     
    She valued education; she was an alumnus of St. Francis Xavier School, Villa Maria Academy, and Fordham University.  Mary was a kind and generous benefactor to St. Francis Xavier School, donating the funds for our beautiful Mary Higgins Clark Library and providing funds for student scholarships.  We are so grateful for all she has done for her alma mater, St. Francis Xavier School.
     
    Mary wrote 51 books, each one of them a bestseller.  She is one of the world’s most popular writers, known lovingly as the “Queen of Suspense.”  Michael Korda, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Simon & Schuster said, “. . .nobody worked harder than Mary did on her books to deliver for her readers.  She was also unfailingly cheerful under pressure, generous, good humored, and warm-hearted. . . .”
     
    The thoughts and prayers of Mary’s St. Francis Xavier School family are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
     
    Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon her.  May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”
     
    Sincerely,
     
     
    Marie O’Shea
    Principal
    St. Francis Xavier School
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  • Catholic Schools Week
    As we approach the end of January, we as a school community look forward to Catholic Schools Week. Below you can download a calendar outlining the fun and charitable events planned for this week.  

         To download a calendar of events for the
          Early Learning Academy & UPK click here.

         To download a calendar of events for Grades K-8 click here.
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  • OPEN HOUSE for All Grades
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    We invite you to attend our OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 26th, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    Here you will have the opportunity to tour our school, meet and speak with our teachers, and receive important application/registration information.

    If you cannot attend our Open House event, please feel free to call our school to schedule a tour.
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  • SFX Spirit Gear at our Online Store
    In addition to being able to shop online for school uniforms we now have an online store at Liebman's where SFX Spirit Gear can be purchased. These items are not part of the official SFX uniform, but can be worn to show your school spirit! Click the link to shop now https://www.liebmansuniforms.com/ecommerce/sfx/sfx-school-spirit-store.html Image result for spirit gear
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  • 2019-20 TOURING TUESDAY Dates for Prospective Parents Announced
    2019-20 TOURING TUESDAY Dates for Prospective Parents Announced
    We invite you to experience St. Francis Xavier School in action by visiting us any time during the year. See our high quality Pre-K through Grade 8 classes for yourself.
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  • School Calendar Downloads


    Cick here to download and print the March Calendar

    Click here to download the Yearly Tentative Calendar

    Click here to download the dates UPK is closed in 2019-2020

    Click here to download the March Birthdays
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  • Cardinal Dolan's Vist - News Article by News 12
    Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, visits Saint Francis Xavier School in Morris Park
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