XMS Weekly Newsletter

Dear XMS Families,

Middle School Weekly Newsletter

5/29/24

An Irish blessing as we head into summer

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind always be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon your field, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

As we end the 23/24 school year, thank you for your unbounded support We have witnessed much growth in your children! They have made strides academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We have seen multiple examples of students witnessing to their faith in Jesus Some examples:

A teacher needed to step out of the room with a student who was in distress She asked the class to keep working as she helped him in the hallway. She heard voices in the classroom and leaned in to witness the whole group in prayer for their classmate.

One Celebrate auction item is “Lunch on the Roof” where a student invites their lunch table to enjoy pizza on top of our building. As Mr. Linsmeier and Mrs. Meyer were getting the plates and pizza ready, they turned to see the table of students, on the roof, saying the meal prayer. Before a track meet some 7th grade students waited nervously for the event to begin An 8th-grade track member gathered the team for a prayer of comfort and guidance.

These are just three examples of the presence of prayer in our students’ daily lives We often see admirable actions of compassion and empathy in our students as they travel this challenging middle school road We thank our 8th graders for their leadership and wish them well as they travel to high school.

We look forward to welcoming our 5th, 6th, and 7th graders back next year and in addition, our new 5th graders!

We hope you all have a safe, joy-filled, and relaxing summer

Many Blessings!

The XMS Staff

Last Day

Friday, May 31st is our last day of school for the school year. School will be dismissed at 10:40 am.

Report Cards

Report cards will be sent home on Friday of this week with the end of the year STAR test results Please make sure to keep your eye on your students' things coming home from school so you do not miss these! 8th grade report cards and test scores are in the envelope going home with them TODAY!

Eighth Grade Graduation

Eighth-grade graduation will be held onThursday, May 30th. Mass will be at 6:30 in the XMS auditorium followed by the graduation ceremony. There will be a small reception in the gym and the 8th graders will have a dance to end the evening. It will be a wonderful way to celebrate this special class!

8th Grade Class Picture

If you are interested, you can purchase a copy of the 8th grade class photo. Please visit Debbie Daanen Photography(under “Proofs”) and enter the Code: 1001059757.

Student Medication

Parents please pick up any medication from the school office by the end of the school day on Friday, May 31st. Medication not taken by May 31st will be disposed of.

Lost and Found

Please click here to take a look at the Lost and Found items we have collected to see if any belong to your family Your child can pick their things up from the office lobby. All lost and found items will be donated after May 31st!

2024-2025 St. Bernadette Bus Registration

Summer Strength & Conditioning Club

The summer Strength & Conditioning Club is for students entering Grades 5 - 12. This includes over 200 sessions of programming throughout the year For those in Middle School, this age-appropriate program only costs $75. This program is not only available for those attending XMS, but also for anyone in the Saints program or other club teams, and/or for anyone considering the Xavier System in the future

Time-tested benefits for those involved in the program:

Less Injuries

Better Performance

Elevated Confidence

Increased Desire

Earned Trust and Respect (from Coaches and Peers)

Strong Bonds that Win Championships

Please click hereto learn more about the program and/or to register for this opportunity

Remember, this is a "come when you can" program, so please do not worry about conflicts with camps, vacations, etc.

2024 Xavier Booster Club Golf Outing!

June 18, 2024 - Royal St. Patrick's Golf Course, Wrightstown, WI

Four-Person 18-Hole Scramble -- $150 per person https://xcsgolfouting24.givesmart.com/

Includes -- Box Lunch

-- 18 Holes of Golf with Cart -- Beverage Ticket x 2 -- Premium Golfer Gift

-- Course Events (Longest Drive, Longest Putt, each for Men and Women)

-- Post-Golf Meal and Brief Program

Community Events

St. Bernadette Parish - Totus Tuus - July 28 - August 2 (Click here for more information)

LUNCH ACCOUNTS

All student lunch accounts need to be at a minimum of $0 by May 28th.

You can view your child's lunch account activity by logging intoPowerSchool and clicking on the “Balances” tab. You can view the details if logged in on a desktop, but it will not show details on the app You can make a payment through PowerSchool, by sending a check in to your child’s school, or by bringing a check to the Central Office. Please see our websitefor more information

From the Scrip Office:

Scrip Office Hours for the summer begin the week of June 3rd.

Tuesday and Thursdays 7:30am - noon

Upcoming Promotions:

Kwik Trip May Flash Sale! 5/28/24 - 5/31/24

Gift Card and Fuel Card - 10% (Reg. 5%) discounted rate

Grocery Card Only - 20% (Reg 15%) discounted rate

*Excludes Car Wash Card Fundraising

Attendance Guidelines

Students will be sent home and must remain home until they are symptom free for 24 hours if they are experiencing any one of the following symptoms Fever (temperature 100 or above)

Diarrhea Nausea and/or vomiting

Students MUST remain home until they are symptom free for 24 hours without the help of any medication.

Summer Camps

Camp Invention (grades 1-6)

UWO Boys Basketball Camps

4H Summer Camp

Xavier Youth Wrestling Camp (grades 1-8)

Xavier Boys Basketball Summer Skills Camps (grades 3-9)

Xavier Girls Basketball Summer Camp

Xavier Volleyball Camp

Xavier Strength & Conditioning

Hearthstone Museum’s Invention Summer Camp

The Brigade - Aviation Exploration

Confidence in Christ Girls Camp (grades 3 - 12 - June 10th-12th)

Attachments

Lunch Menu May

7th Grade to Super Bowl (5/31) - Permission Slip (Due 5/17)

St. Gianna Clinic - Sports Physicals

Links/Information

XMS Daily Schedule

Hawk Time Availability: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

2023-2024 Student Directory

XMS Anticipated Absence Form

XCS Lunch Program

XCS Care Program

Xavier Online Spirit Store

Xavier Catholic School Volunteer Procedure

XMS Parking Lot Map

2023-2024 XMS School Calendar Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 29

6th Grade Olympics

8:00 am - 8th Grade Graduation Rehearsal

10:00 am - 8th Grade to Erb Park

Thursday, May 30

6:30 pm - 8th Grade Graduation

Friday, May 31

7th Grade to Super Bowl

10:10 am - Prayer Service

10:40 am Dismissal - Last Day of School!

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System