January 10, 2010 marked the 100th anniversary of St. Francis Xavier School. From its humble beginnings as a single, stucco framed structure housing 37 students, SFX has touched the lives of many generations of children and parents.

Today, St. Francis Xavier School is known as a leader in academic excellence rooted in an environment of faith and service to others. Current enrollment has grown to well over 300 students. Preschool enrollment alone is up over 50% in the past two years with another large class projected for the coming academic year. Despite the many challenges that lay ahead, St. Francis Xavier School is poised for continued growth and success for the next 100 years and beyond.

Our mission is to ensure that our second century builds upon the remarkable achievements of the first. To that end, we have established the Centennial Capital Campaign. This campaign will be spearheaded through the construction of an elegant new Centennial Plaza located between the East and West buildings, essentially creating a grand new entrance to the school. Plans include a redesigned stairway for the East building, benches and planters. New framed pavers will define the drop-off area to improve safety and aesthetics. The design features beautiful, distinctive brick pavers that will be available for sponsorship and personalization.

The plaza serves as a vehicle for fundraising as the cost of construction has been generously underwritten by several SFX families. 100% of the proceeds from brick sales will fund important school initiatives including:

• Creation of a dedicated science lab
• Preschool expansion
• Technology
• The St. Francis Xavier School Endowment

Sponsoring a brick in the SFX Centennial Plaza is an enduring way to honor a special person, group or occasion. Invest in the future of St. Francis Xavier School and leave a legacy that you and your family will treasure for years to come.

• Engrave the name of your family.
• Dedicate a brick to each of your children indicating their graduation year.
• Memorialize a loved one, family member or classmate.
• Purchase a brick with your SFX graduating class or dedicate one to a special teacher, nun or priest.
• Commemorate a special occasion such as a birth, First Communion or graduation.
• Support SFX on behalf of a business, foundation or club.

Bricks may be purchased by individuals or groups, and are available at four different price points:

	Option 1: $5,000 Founder brick featured in entranceways 11 3/4" x 11 3/4" | 8 lines with maximum 16 characters per line
	Option 2: $2,500 Select Accent Brick (Limited) 8 1/4 " x 13 3/4" | 4 lines with maximum 16 characters per line
	Option 3: $1,500 Large Tumbled Field Brick 5 3/4" x 11 3/4" | 4 lines with maximum 16 characters per line
	Option 4: $500 Medium Tumbled Field Brick 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | 4 lines with maximum 13 characters per line

Additional recognition opportunities are available for contributions in excess of $5,000, including benches and other hardscape items. Please contact Jack McDonagh at (847)251-3897 for more information.

What will my contribution be used for?
Because construction is fully funded, 100% of your donation will be used to support academic enhancements and capital improvements at St. Francis Xavier School, including the construction of a science lab, preschool expansion, technology funding, and the SFX School Endowment.

Is my gift tax deductible?
Under IRS guidelines, the full amount of your contribution is deductible. You will receive a letter of thanks from SFX that will serve as documentation of your gift.

When will my brick be installed?
Commemorative bricks will be installed on June 15th and October 15th of each year.

Do I have to pay the entire amount right away?
No. For information on a payment plan for gifts of $1,500 or more, please contact Jack McDonagh at (847)251-3897.

Can I choose the typeface of my engraving?
Engraving will be provided in Franklin Gothic as it is recommended by Unilock to be the best font for this particular style of brick.

Is there a limit to the length of my engraving?
Your inscription must fit within the maximum number of spaces allowed for each brick size. We regret that we cannot make any exceptions to this rule.

Can I engrave my brick with the SFX logo or other symbol?
Yes. Logos or symbols may be engraved at the $1,500, $2,500 and $5,000 price points. SFX reserves the right to approve all content.

Are other commemorative pledge opportunities available?
Yes. Please contact Jack McDonagh at (847)251-3897 if you are interested in making a more significant designation with a bench or other hardscape detail.