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Maeve McNicholas Playground

We were privileged to send a group of Falcons, (primarily the “kids on the McNicholas’ block”) to the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the Maeve McNicholas Playground at Beverly Park yesterday. Mayor Emanuel’s remarks were a compassionate tribute to the amazing work that Maeve’s parents, Denise and Matt, have done for this community as the best possible way to honor Maeve’s memory.

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Mary Poppins Jr - SJF Drama Club Production

No doubt your children came home singing “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” after attending the Drama Club’s production of Mary Poppins. The production is Broadway quality with delightful singing, dancing, and staging. What a showcase for some amazing student talent and faculty direction. Mr. O’Neill, Ms. Browne, and Mrs. Caffrey, with the help of several other faculty members as support staff, produced a musical theater experience that the cast will never forget. If you are reading this before 7:30 tonight,​

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Sister Jean, Sister Jean - How does your garden grow?

Wish us luck in the William Quinn & Sons Landscaping contest.

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Uniform Shorts Sale

It's very hard to believe today, but yes, the kids can begin wearing shorts on May 1st. There will be a 'short sale' during after care hours (2:30-6:00) in Kane Hall on Thursday and Friday (4/19 & 4/20) Shorts are $1 per pair. Guidelines from the handbook: During the warm weather months, (Aug/Sept and May/June) students may wear khaki or navy walking shorts or capris as part of the school uniform. Nylon shorts are not permitted. Shorts cannot be more than two (2) inches above

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World Championship of Irish Dance

Three of our very own will be competing at the World Championships of Irish dance in Glasgow. Grace Harrigan, Kaitlyn Roney and Maggie Carmody are our Falcon dancers.Best of luck girls!

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St. Patrick's Day Parade

Visit our Photo Gallery to view St. Patrick's Day Parade pictures.

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St. Patrick's Day Spirit Wear

SPIRIT Wear for the Parade will be available for pick up tomorrow morning in Kane Hall between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m.

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April Student Lunch Menu

The April Lunch menu for students is now available for you to order from. Log onto www.myschoolaccount.com Any questions, please email dmaxwell@sjfschool.net

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Farewell from Sr. Jean

Dear St. John Fisher Families, Thirty years ago Sister Michele, my predecessor here at school told me she was leaving St. John Fisher and asked if I would consider applying for the position. I was very familiar with the school since I grew up as a St. Cajetan Warrior (yes, even a cheerleader!) and knew the school had a great reputation. I was teased that while contemporary religious women were going to Tanzania and Peru, my missionary zeal carried me across 103rd Street!

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