Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School

4501 West 5215 South - Kearns, UT 84118
Phone: 801-966-1571 - Fax: 801-966-1639

Key Calendar Dates  2011-2012

Teacher Contract Days:
First Day of School:
Back to School Night:
HSA Back to School BBQ:
Labor Day-No School:
Bagels and Books, 7:30 a.m.:
Parent/Teacher Conferences:
Teacher Comp Day-No School:
Fall Break, No School:
End of 1st Quarter:
Teacher Work Day-No School:
Classes Resume:
Red Ribbon Week:
Bagels and Books, 7:30 a.m.:
Family Reading Night:
Thanksgiving Holiday-No School:
Christmas Program:
Christmas Holiday:
Classes Resume:
End of 2nd Quarter:
Teacher Work Day-No School:
Professional Educator Day-No School:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day-No School:
Catholic Schools Week:
Bagels and Books, 7:30 a.m.:
Parent/Grand Parent Day:
Auction:
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Teacher Comp Day-No School:
Presidents Day-No School:
St. Patrick's Day Parade:
Employee In-Service Day:
End of 3rd Quarter:
Teacher Work Day:
Easter Break:
Easter Sunday:
Bagels and Books, 7:30 a.m.:
8th Grade Graduation:
Memorial Day:
Last Day of School:

August 8-9
August 15
August 17
Sept. 1
Sept. 5
Sept. 13
Sept 21-22
Sept. 23
Oct. 13-14
Oct. 20
Oct. 21
Oct. 24
Oct. 24-29
Nov. 15
Nov. 16
Nov. 24-25
Dec 14
Dec. 19-Jan. 2
Jan. 3
Jan. 11
Jan. 12
Jan. 13
Jan. 16
Jan. 30-Feb. 3
Jan. 31
Feb. 3
Feb. 11
Feb. 15-16
Feb. 17
Feb. 20
March 17
March 20
March 22
March 23
April 6-13
April 8
April 24
May 25
May 28
June 1

January, 2012

From The Heart Auction



Have you heard the news? We have started planning the 26th Annual Saint Francis Xavier Auction, “From the Heart”. Make sure to mark February 11, 2012 on your calendar so you won’t miss out on this eventful evening. It promises to be a night full of excitement and entertainment you won’t soon forget.

Parents, we need your help. Please view the following documents to find out how you can assist us in this very important event.

Parent Letter
Silent Auction Baskets Needed #1
Classroom Baskets for Live Auction #2
Auction News Issue #3
Auction News Issue #4
Auction News Issue #5
Auction News Issue #6
Auction News Issue #7
Auction News Issue #8
Auction News Issue #9
Auction News Issue #10
Auction News Issue #11
Auction News Issue #12


Visit the 'Auction Annual Event' page for more info: Annual Event


January, 2012

PIP Opportunities



We are in need of volunteers to help with lunch recess. Recess begins at 11:30 – 1:00 Monday – Thursday. If you would like to help, please call the office at: 801 966-1571 to sign up. This is a good way to start earning your PIP Hours. Every family needs 20 PIP hours for each year.

Please view the following documents for other PIP opportunites, as well as many items on our wish list that are needed throughout the school year.

Thank you for your support!

PIP Corner
Wishing Well


January, 2012

Bagels and Books



Bagels and Books will be on January 31, 2012. 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.


January, 2012

Catholic Schools Week



Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday, January 29th through February 3rd. We will hold an open house on Jan. 29th from 10:30 – 1:00 pm. If you know of anyone interested in attending Saint Francis Xavier for the 2012-2013 school year, please let them know about our open house.

Catholic Schools Week Schedule

Sunday, January 29-
  Open House 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Monday, January 30-
  Pastor Appreciation Day

Tuesday, January 31-
  Teacher Appreciation Day

Wednesday, February 1-
  Student Appreciation Day
  Spirit Dress Day


Thursday, February 2-
  Volunteer Appreciation Day

Friday, February 3-
  Parent/Grandparent Day
  Mass 10:30 a.m.
  Classroom Visits- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  12:30 p.m. Dismissal



January, 2012

Scholastic Book Fair



The whole school is excited about our upcoming Book Fair. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and greatest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Help your children get on the READERS WALL OF FAME! with a new and exciting book! You can also contribute books to your child's classroom library, and earn PIP hours doing it (1 hour for every $10 spent). The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading, and supports our library! See you there!

Please visit the St. Francis Xavier online book fair webpage for a complete schedule and all the information you will need!

St Francis Book Fair Online


January, 2012

Smith's Earn & Learn Program



Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School will earn money each time you use your rewards card at Smith's. To enroll, present the letter you received on 08/22/11 and your rewards card to the cashier during your next visit to Smith's. Smith's will be giving away $1,000,000 to schools this year! If you would like to see other ways to contribute please visit the Fundraising section.

If you didn't receive a copy of the letter you can print one  Here


January, 2012

Hot Lunch by Vie Gourmet



We are very excited about the new hot lunch program sponsored by Vie Gourmet. If you have any questions about signing up for the program please read through the following information:

Web Site Login Instructions:

• Web address: www.viegourmet.com
• Click on "Log in" at the top of the page
• Click on the "Register" button at the top right of the page
• Enter in the required information (school code FRA100)
• Click "Submit" button
• Click "Your students" then "New Students"
• Enter your child's first and last name, grade and school code (FRA100)
• Click "Create"
• If you need to add more children click "New Student"
• If you are ready to order meals click "Order Meals"
• When you have finished ordering click "Checkout" on the left side of
  the page
• Follow the directions to place your order
Orders will not be accepted until payment has been made

Lunch Price $3.00 and $3.75

It is to your advantage to order a month at at a time. Orders will be accepted up until 6 a.m. the morning of.


January, 2012

School Event Calendar



We have a new School Event Calendar to keep you up to date on all the events happening throughout the school year. You can view it from your desktop, mobile smart phone, embed it in a blog, website and much more! Always know what's happening even when your on the go. For more detailed information you can read more: Here