We are so excited! Catholic Schools Week 2023 starts this Sunday, January 29! All week long, we will take the time to reflect on and give thanks for not only our beautiful St. Francis Xavier School, but for all Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York and throughout the United States. The theme for Catholic Schools Week is: Catholic Schools: Faith, Excellence, Service.
Winter Coat & Clothing Drive: Throughout Catholic Schools Week, in conjunction with Salesian High School’s National Honor Society, we will be collecting coats, blankets, hats, gloves, and scarves for adults and children in need. Please consider donating new or gently used items. Thank you in advance for your kindness and your support for this worthy cause.
Please join me in a prayer for our beautiful St. Francis Xavier School and for all Catholic schools:
Dear Lord,
Continue to bless our Catholic Schools.
May our students share their faith with all those they meet.
May our classrooms be filled
with learning, encouragement, and the gift of your Holy Spirit.
May Catholic education grow,
so your good news can be taught to children around the world.
Amen.
Please note students are not allowed to use rolling school bags, as they are a hazard for the student using them, as well as other students.
Uniform Requirements
All students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 will be required to wear their winter school uniform as outlined below. Please note there are NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES.
Any child who wears makeup to school will have to wash it off immediately upon entering the school.
Please note NAIL POLISH may not be worn at school. Please be sure it is removed before your child comes to school. Gel manicures must be removed as well. Thank you for your cooperation.
Dress Code–Page 22 & 23 in the Parent Student Handbook
The St. Francis Xavier School uniform confirms your attendance at our school and is a symbol of unity within the school community. It minimizes distractions in the learning process. It is important that you take pride in your appearance by wearing your complete uniform, always remembering that by wearing it inside and outside the classroom and the school you are representing the school and your behavior should be a credit to both you and the school community.
The uniform dress code is for Grades K to 8. Each teacher has the authority to enforce the rules listed below. Repeated violations of the code by the student will result in the parent/guardian being contacted and/or the student being sent home.
Uniform items, including approved uniform shoes, may be purchased at Liebman’s, 518 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY, 914-632-2770, Liebman's Items to be purchased at Liebman’s:
School Uniforms
Winter (November through April)
Girls: K-4 *Winter*
Blue plaid jumper
Long-sleeve or short-sleeve white blouse
Navy blue knee socks/tights
Navy blue cardigan school sweater NO OTHER COLORS OR HOODIES ARE ALLOWED
Solid navy oxfords or solid black sneakers (including soles) or tie-on shoes. NO LOGOS, COLORS, ETC.
**No boot type shoes, regardless of color. **
5-8 *Winter*
Blue-checked skirt
White long-sleeve or short-sleeve polo shirt
Blue long-sleeve or short-sleeve polo shirt
Navy blue knee socks/tights
Navy blue cardigan or pullover school sweater NO OTHER COLORS OR HOODIES ARE ALLOWED.
Solid navy oxfords or mary-janes or solid black sneakers (including soles) or tie-on shoes. NO LOGOS, COLORS, ETC.
**No boot type shoes, regardless of color. **
Miscellaneous Regulations – Girls:
Only plain white T-shirts may be worn under uniform and must be tucked in.
Uniform shirts must always be tucked into skirts.
ONE small post earring per ear may be worn. Hanging or hoop earrings of any size are NOT permitted.
Cartilage earrings are prohibited.
NO RINGS ALLOWED.
NO BRACELETS ALLOWED.
NO NOVELTY JEWELRY OF ANY KIND.
Only ONE necklace with a religious medal/cross will be allowed. NO OTHER • NECKLACES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED.
Make-up may NOT be worn.
NO decorative hair accessories – only dark, solid color headbands, clips, etc.
Artificial nails of any kind are NOT permitted.
Nail polish of any kind is NOT permitted.
Skirt length no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
**If the skirt is deemed too short, parents will have one week to lengthen the skirt. No folding or rolling of skirts is permitted. **
These regulations remain in effect even when students are permitted to dress down.
Boys: K-8 *Winter Only Uniform*
Gray slacks (no jeans or Dockers)
Shite shirt or SFX turtleneck
Long sleeve or short sleeve white/blue polo shirt
Vest sweater or plaid tie
Black/white socks (no other color socks are permitted)
Black oxford shoes or solid black sneakers (including soles) or tie-on shoes. NO LOGOS, COLORS, ETC.
**No boot type shoes, regardless of color. **
Miscellaneous Regulations – Boys:
Only plain white T-shirts may be worn under the uniform.
Uniform shirts MUST be always tucked into pants.
A black belt MUST be worn with the uniform.
Socks must be black or white. NO OTHER COLORS ARE ALLOWED.
Boys are NOT permitted to wear earrings.
NO RINGS OR BRACELETS ARE ALLOWED.
NO NOVELTY JEWELRY OF ANY KIND.
Only ONE necklace with a religious medal/cross will be allowed.
NO OTHER NECKLACES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED.
These regulations remain in effect even when students are permitted to dress down.
We thank you for ensiuring your child is wearing the proper uniform every dayHere is a list of events for the upcoming week:
Friday, January 27
Sunday, January 29
Monday, January 30
Tuesday, January 31–Togetherness Tuesday
Wednesday, February 1–Patriotic Day
Thursday, February 2–Career/Vocation Day
Friday, February 3–Special Recognition Day
HELPFUL INFORMATION:
Uniforms
To purchase SFX uniforms, please go to Liebman’s Uniforms, 518 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Here is the hyperlink: LIebman's PLEASE NOTE WE WILL STRICTLY ENFORCE ALL UNIFORM REGULATIONS THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
TENTATIVE School Calendar for the 2022--2023 School Year
St. Francis Xavier School PARENT TENTATIVE Calendar 2022-2023 SY Please be sure to check this, as it has been revised. Please keep in mind we must be flexible going forward, as we may need to change the calendar as events unfold throughout the school year.
COVID Protocols
As you know, COVID protocols have been relaxed. We look forward to a more normal school experience this year.
Our water fountain will be off limits to all this year, so please ensure your child brings a water bottle to school every day.
Masks are not required, except in the instances outlined in the protocol distributed by the Archdiocese of New York. Of course, if you wish for your child to wear a mask, that is perfectly acceptable.
Students are not required to get COVID vaccinations.
There will be no social distancing, pods, or cohorts. We will, as much as safely possible, be back to normal.
Classroom windows and doors will remain open, and ventilation fans will be utilized at all times.
There will be no need for a student to quarantine if he/she is exposed to COVID. If your child is a close contact with someone who has tested positive, we strongly encourage, but don’t require, him/her to wear a mask.
If your child is experiencing COVID symptoms, he/she must test.
In the event your child tests positive for COVID, he/she must isolate for five days and may return to school on the sixth day if the symptoms have subsided. He/she must continue to wear a mask for an additional five days. If your child tests negative on Day 6 and Day 7, a mask is no longer required.
All the best,
Ms. Marie O’Shea
Principal
St. Francis Xavier School—A School You Can Believe In!
[email protected]