Hello, St. Francis Xavier School Families.  We hope you are well.

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

• NWEA MAP Winter Assessment Ends
• Second Quarter Close

Sunday, January 29