Dear Parents and Children,

Today we celebrate All Day. One of our most treasured traditions at St. Catholic School is our 4th graders portrayal of saints they have researched at our All ’s Day . Here are the saints that went marching in as part of our Mass today:

Bryn Beauchat – St. Kayden Bello – St. Monica Bridget Deardorff – St. Lucy Cody Eichelberger – St. Sebastian Eddie Gaskin – St. the Maddox Glass – St. George Jeremy Hughes – St. Catherine Kelly - St. Olivia Knox – St. Dymphna Leo Kowalski – St. Leo the Great Dylan Lawrence – St. William Savanna Manuel – St. Samantha Mejias – St. Therese of Lisieux Miller – St. Christopher Cecilia Moran – St. Cecilia Ivy Nieves – St. Olivia Perry – St. Tehya Smith – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Rebecca Williams – St. Anne

Ada Yonath once said, “If one has curiosity, then one stands the chance of attaining a high level of scientific inquiry.” I am looking forward to seeing what scientific inquiry has been triggered by our student’s curiosity. Thursday, November 9th our 7th & 8th grade students will present their individual projects. Also on display that evening will be class and group projects from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 6. Our 7th & 8th grade students and parents should arrive at 6:30pm – if you arrive earlier than 6:30pm you will not be able to enter the MPR as part of the judging will still be taking place. Independent judging will be taking place from 3:30-6:30pm, but judges will have the opportunity to ask students some questions until 7:00 or 7:15pm. At that time they will retire from the MPR to deliberate on the top entries. Awards will be presented at approximately 7:30pm. All 4th-8th grade students are required to be present, in school uniform, to discuss their individual or group projects.

If your family has yet to return their PCCW raffle ticket sold or unsold, they must be sent back tomorrow. Thank you for your cooperation.

Today, each family received a manila envelope containing information regarding our PTO Winter fundraisers.

Thank you to all of our Health Fair presenters and volunteers. A HUGE thank you to our Health Fair Coordinators, Michelle Shriner, Kathy Gaskin and Andi Sefcheck. It was a wonderful day thanks to all persons involved. Mrs. Rebecca Sieg

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School @ Xavier Center ~~ 465 Table Rock Road Gettysburg, PA 17325

St. Francis Xavier School Collected 520 lbs of food for Bag the Bounty! Great !!!

SAINT OF THE WEEK “It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our

preaching.” ~ Francis of Assisi

SFXCS will have their first running club meeting on Thursday, Nov 2nd from 3:30-4:30. Please bring running attire and water to drink. Any questions please ask Mrs. Hughes. Bully Prevention Corner

“Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right.” - Theodore Roosevelt

As many of you know, our school wide character trait for the month of October was KINDNESS. At this week's All Saints' Day Mass we will acknowledge a member of each class who has excelled at being KIND during the month of October. It will be published in next week's newsletter! Our character trait for the month of November will be RESPECT.

Quote of the Week

“Out of difficulties grow .” Jean de la Bruyere

Race Registration Form is attached! Check out our school webpage for additional info, forms or online registration!

Return those PCCW Raffle Tickets Now!

FLORIDA FRUIT SALE

Fresh, Sweet, and Delicious!

Our PTO will once again partner with Florida Fruit Association for our Fruit Sale. Our sale will begin November 1 - November 15.

Please make sure to check your child’s Wednesday Folder for order forms and details.

Fresh Fruit makes a great holiday Gift!!

SFXCS PTO is bringing a new fundraiser to our school. We will be selling Butter Braid Pastries! These pastries are only available through fundraising and can be served as a breakfast, appetizer or dessert item. Please look at the packet which is being sent home in today’s Wednesday folders. Order forms and full payment are due on Tuesday, November 28th after the Thanksgiving break (payment MUST be turned in with the order sheets). Please make checks payable to SFXCS PTO. Each family that sells 4 pastries or more will receive dress down day passes! Pastries can be picked up on December 6th from 3-5 PM at the Xavier Center. Additionally, we are combining efforts with the fruit sale and top sellers of the combined fundraisers will be invited to a special movie day! Please contact Jamie Saynuk at [email protected] or Kristy Fleck at [email protected] if you have any questions.

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!

Only six weeks until the SFX students will have the chance to shop ‘till they drop at Santa’s Workshop on December 14th. What is Santa’s Workshop??? Santa’s Workshop is sponsored by the SFX PTO. The sales are not for profit. It is meant for the children to have a chance to purchase their own Christmas gifts for that special someone. The workshop consists of two chairs who shop for quality merchandise at great prices throughout the year. The workshop also receives many donated gift items that are bought for the benefit of the children. With prices ranging from .25 cents to $10.00 there is something for everyone in the family. The students truly love this event! After the students are finished with their shopping, they will have the opportunity to buy chances on numerous raffle prizes. The prizes will be raffled on Thursday afternoon.

This special event requires a lot of Santa’s Elves who play an instrumental part in making this event a success for our children. We can use moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas to lend a helping hand on Wednesday, December 13th and Thursday, December 14th. Wednesday, December 13th we will start around 6:00 pm to convert the lunchroom into Santa’s Workshop. We’ll be busy unloading and setting up the gifts for the children to shop on Thursday in a store-like setting. Thursday December 14th is the big day for the children! We will start around 8:30 am on this day. We need a lot of Santa’s Elves to help the children shop and to wrap the gifts! After school, we will be packing up and setting the cafeteria back to normal! If you cannot commit to the whole day, that is no problem. Any amount of time that you can volunteer is a big help and greatly appreciated! Helping with Santa’s Workshop is a very rewarding experience and a lot of fun! So please remember to fill out the volunteer sheet you will receive in the backpack mail and bring your holiday spirit to Santa’s Workshop! **If you would like to donate a new gift, raffle item or wrapping paper to Santa’s Workshop, please contact one of us or drop it off in the office care of: Karin Palmer 717- 334-7855 or Paulette Otto 443-280-3643

Check out our attached Teacher Feature…Ms. Criss Baker…our Pre-K Assistant Teacher!

Christmas Trees, Christmas Wreaths SALE will soon be there! This will be the 6th year that SFXCS has sold Christmas garland, trees, and wreaths during the Christmas season. See attached flyer

• Locally Grown County Fraser and Douglas Firs • Tree Prices Starting at $25.00 • The Xavier Center "At The Red Barn”

Christmas Tree Volunteers Needed! SFXCS will be selling Christmas wreaths, garland and trees. Please help us by volunteering during any of the times and dates listed below: You can volunteer all day or for one shift.

Saturday: 11/25 9am-3pm

Sunday: 11/26 9am-3pm

Tuesday: 11/28 5pm-8pm

Thursday: 11/30 5pm-8pm

Saturday: 12/2 9am-3pm

Sunday: 12/3 9am-3pm

There is a volunteer form attached to Wednesday News. Please complete the form and return to the school office.

***Trivia Night Cancelled***

Due to low registration trivia night will be cancelled Saturday Nov 4 2017

We are looking at various dates for Trivia Night 2018 in January or February!

• 4 kick balls and bases for the playground

• Merry Christmas!!!! Well not quite but it will be here before we know it. To prepare for the Christmas program and the Christmas holiday SFXCS is in need of 6 Christmas Trees. The current trees we have are old and have fallen about and lost parts of the years. We found some beautiful 7 ft. pre-lit trees at Sam's Club in Hanover. If you are interested in purchasing 1 or more of these trees for the school please let us know. FYI: you can always purchase Walmart gift cards from the school office to be used at Sam's Club! We have had several families purchase gift cards (which helps fulfill their scrip ATP) and donate the cards (helps fulfill PEDS) to the school for needed items.

If you are interested in purchasing any of these items for the school please contact [email protected]. You may also check out our teacher's websites for additional wish list ideas.

Check out the new Raider Rewards Scrip tab on our St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Website www.sfxcs-pa.org

Click on Raider Rewards Scrip and learn about the program, download the order form or keep up to date on the latest Scrip News

Raiders Rewards (Script) Competition

Are you competitive? Do you like to shop? Do you have someone on your Christmas list that you just don’t know what to buy for them? What a better way to satisfy and solve all of these events than to participate in our Raiders Rewards/Script Competition and buying gift cards to your favorite stores and restaurants, while helping your child’s school. Here is how it will work. The competition will run from NOVEMBER 6TH THRU THE 24TH.

We will be sending home 3 order forms per family, one for each week. When ordering please COMPLETELY fill out the top portion of the forms and indicate which grade(s) your child(ren) are currently in this year. This will help us with figuring out which class will be the WINNER! For the families with multiple children, when you place an order we will evenly divide the order between your child(ren) classes. The class with the most sold will win a PIZZA PARTY donated by Cecelia Miller. We will also enter your name in a raffle for every $1,000 of gift cards sold. If you are the lucky name drawn, you will have the chance to choose a $25 gift card of your choice!

We are hoping to get families in the routine of ordering on a weekly basis. Whether you are grocery shopping for Thanksgiving or shopping for Christmas, which is right around the corner, this is a great way to help raise money for the school. When you order by Monday at 11:00am, your order will be ready by Friday for pick up or backpack delivery.

If you have any questions please email me at [email protected]

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL @ XAVIER CENTER 465 TABLE ROCK ROAD GETTYSBURG, PA 17325 PHONE: 717-334-4221

FAX: 717-334-8883 www.sfxcs-pa.org

E-MAIL: [email protected] Support the PCCW Gift Fair and Holiday Bazaar

Recycle the Love! Bring your unused, unopened gifts given to you with love but never used and the PCCW ladies will Recycle the Love at their Timeless Treasures Table. Drop off your items Friday, November 10 from 5 - 9 PM at Xavier Center. Questions? Call Donna Brewer 717-334-3298

2. Bake a pie, cake, bread, muffins or cookies for our Bake Sale Table. Please remember no refrigerated items. Donations accepted Friday, November 10 from 5 - 9 PM and Saturday morning, November 11 from 6:45 – 9 AM at Xavier Center.

3. Donate some of your handmade creations or extra holiday seasonal deco- rations to our Holiday Crafts Table. Donations of Holiday creations and decorations accepted Friday, November 10 from 5 -9 PM, at Xavier Center. Questions? Call Regina Hollar 717-334-8312.

4. Attend this wonderful day with your friends and family! Enjoy breakfast items or lunch at the Café ! 22 Vendors including 11 local Artisans Fair Trade Gifts, Coffees, & Teas Share the Love Raffle! Tickets $5 each Selection of unique Mason Jar Gifts Free Children’s Activities — create photo frames & ornaments Door Prizes and & Bucket Raffles! Veterans enter the free Veteran’s Raffle and stop by the Café for a free bowl of soup!

th Noreen Neitz strongly believed in The 5 Annual providing opportunities for our local THANK YOU Noreen Neitz Memorial youth to be involved in their school, For your support! churches, and community. Her love and Our Lead Sponsors commitment to young people reached all ages from the young preschoolers in our parish school, to our youth group, and Coleman Family Dentistry even outside of our parish to the young adults attending HACC. Noreen lost her 145 Buford Ave Gettysburg. PA courageous battle with cancer on July 10, 2013, but her spirit of service lives on in 717.334.7440 this event. We are honored to continue her legacy by providing scholarship funds to our youth who civically engage themselves The American Legion in our community. We also provide Albert J Lentz Post 202 assistance to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Gettysburg, PA School families in need with tuition costs. Run at the rock

We hope that you will consider helping us achieve our goal of making this a & successful event. Catholic War Veterans

Post 1342 Sufficiently Radical Bonneauville, PA walk Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 Weather Policy The race will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will run a 10K, 5K Run or 1 Mile walk two hour delay schedule for registration and the race. In the event of extreme 8:00 am – Registration weather conditions, the race will be cancelled and all entry fees will be 10:00 am - 10K & 5K Run

viewed as charitable contributions to 10:15 am - 1 Mile Walk “You must always remember, you are braver than benefit St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and the Noreen Neitz Scholarship Fund. If you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter the event is delayed or cancelled, it will 11:15 am - Awards than you think. I’ll always be with you.” be posted at www.sfxcs-pa.org and SFX Facebook page before 7am on race -- Winnie the Pooh day morning. Mail-in Registration Form ***One form per participant***

Race Information For Online registration: please visit www.parunners.com

Proceeds benefit St. Francis Xavier Development First Name:______Last Name: ______Gender M F Fund and the Noreen Neitz Scholarship Fund

Age on race day ______Phone: ______Email: ______Saturday, December 16, 2017

Address: ______City ______State _____ Zip _____ Early Registration Deadline

Friday, December 1, 2017 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 –

Race will start & end at Xavier Center LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT IS GUARANTEED 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg Circle T-shirt size (youth or adult): YS YM YL YXL S M L XL XXL

Categories $______10K with Long-Sleeve T-shirt –$35 MALE $______ADULT includes Long-Sleeve T-shirt – $20 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and above ______5K Run or _____ 1 mile Sufficiently Radical Walk

FEMALE $______CHILD (8th grade and under) includes Long-Sleeve T-Shirt $15 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, ______5K Run or _____ 1 mile Sufficiently Radical Walk 50-59, 60 and above Registration Prices Increase on December 1, 2017 Individual Awards T-SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED after December 1st Cash prizes will be awarded to top three overall male and female runners for the $______For Registration after Friday, December 1 - Add $10 per registrant 5K and 10K

Holiday pies will be awarded to top 3 $______TOTAL (Make Checks payable to: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School) finishers in each category of the 5K Upon acceptance of this entry, I assume all risks associated with participation in this event. I hereby hold harmless Medals will be awarded to all 10K SFXCS, all sponsors, and volunteers from liability incurred while at the run/walk. I further state that I am in proper finishers. Holiday pies will be awarded to physical condition to compete in this race. I also grant permission for SFXCS to use my name & picture in the paper the top 10 10K finishers. or for future media use as they see fit.

All participants will receive a swag bag. Signature (parent’s signature if a minor)______

For more information please call the school Mail application and Payment to: SFXCS - Run at the Rock, 465 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 @ 717.334.4221 or email Make Checks payable to: St. Francis Xavier Catholic School [email protected] Applications will also be accepted at SFXCS office and on race day starting at 8 am

St. Francis Xavier School : Raider Rewards Form Place your order by 11:00 am on Monday for delivery on Friday! This is a partial list of available retailers and denominations. For a complete list, please go to www.glscrip.com Name Phone# Family You Support Grades: Check # Cash $ Order Date: Back Pack Delivery: (Classroom) Pick-up Xavier Center Credit Card Type: Card Number: Expiration:

Dining-Casual Put Put Product % QTY Total Product % QTY Total initials if initials if given given Giant $25 4% Applebee’s $25 8% Giant $50 4% Bob Evan’s $10 10% Giant $100 4% Bonefish Grill $ 25 8% Kennies Market $25 5% Buffalo Wild Wings $25 8% Kennies Market $50 5% Cheesecake Factory $25 5% Kennies Market $100 5% Chipotle $10 10% Weis Markets $ 25 5% Cracker Barrel $25 8% Weis Markets $100 5% Longhorn Steak house $ 25 8% Kohl’s $25 4% Outback/ Carrabbas $25 8% Kohl’s $100 4% Red Robin $25 8% Sheetz $ 25 3% Sheetz $100 3% Dining- On the Go Walmart/Sam’s Club $25 2.5% Arby’s $ 10 8% Walmart/Sam’s Club $100 2.5% Burger King $ 10 4% Most Frequently Bought Dairy Queen $ 10 3% Amazon.com $25 2.5% Dominos $ 10 8% Amazon.com $100 2.5% Dunkin’ Donuts $10 3% Chili’s $25 11% Hardees $ 10 5% Denny’s $10 7% Long John Silver $ 10 8% Red Lobster/Olive Garden $ 25 8% Panera Bread $10 8% Royal Farms $ 25 4% Papa John’s $ 10 8% Royal Farms $100 4% Pizza Hut $ 10 8% Ruby Tuesday’s $25 8% Wendy’s $ 10 4% Starbucks $10 7% Taco Bell $10 5% Starbucks $25 7% Gas & Auto Subway $ 10 6% Advanced Auto Parts $ 25 7% Sunoco $ 50 1.5% Advanced Auto Parts $ 100 7% Texas Roadhouse 8% Auto Zone $ 25 8% TGI Fridays $25 9% Exxon/Mobile $50 or $250 1.5% Shell $50 2% $ Total: Front Page Total: Back Page $ Online & Mail Order Grand Total: $ iTunes $15 or $25 5% LL Bean $25 16% Overstock.com $ 8% MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Shutterfly $25 9%

ACTION DATE CHECK # PERSON Payment Received Order Filled St. Francis Xavier School: Raider Rewards Form Apparel and Discount Store Accessories Product % QTY Total Put Product % QTY Total Put initials if initials given if given American Eagle Outfitters $25 10% Food Lion $25 3% Carters $25 10% Food Lion $100 3% Claire’s $10 9% Kmart $25 or $50 4% Dressbarn $25 8% Target $25 2% Famous Footwear $25 8% Target $50 or $100 2%

Finish Line $25 10% Home Decor Foot Locker $25 8% Bed Bath & Beyond $25 7% Gap/Banana Republic/Old Navy 14% Crate & Barrel $25 8% $25 Gymboree $25 13% Pier 1 $25 9% J. Crew $25 13% Pottery Barn/William Somoma $25 8% Land’s End $25 16% Home Improvement Maurice’s $20 7% Home Depot $25 or $1,000 4% TJ Maxx/Marshalls $25 7% Home Depot $100 or $500 4% Lowe’s $25 or $1,000 4% Lowe’s $100 or $500 4% Department Store Specialty Retailer Boscov’s $25 8% A.C. Moore $25 5% Peebles $25 8% Bath & Body Works $10 13% JC Penney’s $25 5% Bath & Body Works $25 13% Macy’s $25 or $100 10% CVS/pharmacy $10 or $25 6% Sears $25 4% GNC $25 8% Bon Ton $25 8% Hallmark $25 4% Sporting Goods Harry & $50 12% Bass Pro Shops $25 9% Holiday Hair $25 8% Bass Pro Shops $100 9% Jo Ann Fabrics $25 6% Cabela’s $25 11% Michaels $25 4% Cabela’s $100 11% Pet Smart $25 5% Dick’s Sporting $25 or $100 8% Rite Aid $25 4% Field & Stream $25 8% Toys/Babies R Us $20 or $100 1.5% Field & Stream $100 8% Entertainment Barnes & Noble $10 8% Electronics and Office Barnes & Noble $25 8% Best Buy $25 4% Game Stop $25 3% Best Buy $100 4% Other Vendors listed on GLScrip.com Office Depot $25 or $100 5% Staples $25 5% Staples $100 5%

Total: Back Page $

TREE SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!!!! SFXCS will be selling Christmas wreaths, garland and trees. Please help by volunteering during any of the times and dates listed below:

Please return to the school office or if you have any questions email [email protected]

Location: Red Barn at Xavier Center Saturday: 11/25 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (1st shift) 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. (2nd shift)

Sunday: 11/26 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (1st shift) 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. (2nd shift)

Tuesday: 11/28 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday: 11/30 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 12/2 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (1st shift) 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. (2nd shift)

Sunday: 12/3 9 a.m. - 12p.m. (1st shift) 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. (2nd shift)

Name ______Phone (cell)______

Email ______

Shift(s): ______

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St. Francis Xavier Catholic School CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE

Locally Grown Live Trees Adams County Available Fraser and Upon Request Douglas Firs Elegant Hand-Made Tree Prices Wreaths Starting at $25.00

100% of the net proceeds benefit the students of SFXCS

The Xavier Center Saturday: 11/25 9AM-3PM Sunday: 11/26 9AM-3PM “At The Red Barn” Tuesday: 11/28 5PM-8PM 465 Table Rock Road Thursday: 11/30 5PM-8PM Saturday: 12/2 9AM-3PM Gettysburg, PA Sunday: 12/3 9AM-3PM (717) 334-4221

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