Middle School Weekly Newsletter
9/13/23
Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Help me to remember what is really important: that I am Your child, You are my Father. You love me for who I am and how I live, not what I look like or what I own.
Let me praise You who sees into my heart, who is always with me and who eases my suffering. Amen. ~ St. Rose of Lima (Peru)
Weekly Mass
Mass is generally celebrated at 9:26am on Tuesdays at Xavier Middle School. (See the calendar for occasional alternate mass days/times.) We welcome you to join us! Please check in the school office to be directed to the auditorium
School Photo Retakes
Wednesday, October 5th will be picture retakes in the morning in the auditorium. Any student who is having a picture retaken should bring in their original photo envelope to the photographer. If a student was absent on the original picture day in August, they too should have their picture taken. Anyone who is having a picture taken on October 5th may have a dress up day that day (uniform attire or better)
Hawk Time Update
Hawk Time has been working well! Thank you for your flexibility as we work out the specifics of our new dismissal time.
Here are a few reminders:
1. You may pick up your child at 3:00. If students are still outside for pick up after 3:15, we will bring them into the library
2. The following links show the availability of teachers for individual help. ( 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade) Students not receiving help, are supervised in the library until 3:30. Aftercare begins at that time.
3 Students may not use their cell phones in Hawk Time but can check periodically to receive communication from you. They can also ask for permission to use their phone to call or text regarding pick-up.
4. Students may use their school Chromebooks to complete homework, but they need to be returned to the docking station in their KIDS group before they leave for the day.
5. No computer games are to be played during Hawk Time. Students may work on
homework or independently read They may also work on a puzzle or play a board game.
6. After 3:30 students may not stay in the building unsupervised. This is a safety issue and we ask that your child be in supervised Aftercare if you need to pick them up after 3:30.
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 October 31st!
Win free admission to Celebrate, Xavier Catholic Schools’ premier fundraising gala!
Celebrate Brainstorming/Kickoff Volunteer Meeting: Thursday, September 14th at noon in the XHS Library
Celebrate is the primary single event fundraiser benefitting the entire Xavier system This gala with a dinner, auction, entertainment, etc. attracts 500 attendees and will be held on February 3, 2024 Everyone is encouraged to volunteer as this event is a system-wide effort benefiting the entire school system. It is also a great way to get to know fabulous people from other campuses.
How do you win free admission? All kickoff meeting attendees will have the opportunity to be entered into a drawing for 2 free admissions to Celebrate! All you have to do is attend the meeting!
Celebrate meetings are held once a month. This year’s kickoff meeting will be held on Thursday, September 14th at noon in the library at Xavier High School(we will have people there giving directions to the library). At that meeting we will discuss the optimal meeting dates and times moving forward.
Please plan to join us to brainstorm and have some fun while we come together, catch up, and meet new friends We really need great volunteers who want to have fun while getting things done. The meetings are also a great way to provide input and suggest any ideas you have. Children not in school yet are always welcome. Bonus: there is always chocolate!
Questions or can’t attend, but still want to be involved? Contact Lisa Pfaff at lpfaff@XavierCatholicSchools.org or 735-9380.
From the Library - September’s Chalkboard
We are lucky to have Anne Douglas come in and create beautiful chalkboard drawings in our library September’s chalkboard is The Magician’s Nephew by C S Lewis
Important Reminders for Drop Off on Northland
Please remember we do not want parents parking and letting their students walk to the doors. This is a moving car line and it is dangerous for your student to be crossing that traffic pattern. If we continue to see parents parking and having their students walk through the car line we will start keeping track of how often it is happening and after three times your student will have to serve a reflection room. We do not want this to be the case, but more so we want all students to be safe
When in the car line you will notice orange cones set up now. Please pull forward to the farthest orange cone available. When the front of your car is next to an orange cone your students need to exit the car and walk to the door. This should mean that four cars are emptying at one time.
Please work out with your students where the things they need to get out of the car are so they can remove themselves and the items quickly as to not hold up the car line
All of these things are so we can safely and efficiently get all of our students into school. We have many people to get into the building and it is a dangerous situation when cars begin to back up on Northland. We appreciate you working with us to achieve this goal.
Appleton PAC Field Trip Opportunity
Each semester theEvolution of Theatre class has an opportunity to go on a field trip to a performance at the Appleton PAC. This year, all 8th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in this trip. As a parent, if you are an approved chaperone (and have completed virtus training), you may also join your student on the trip. This semester, we will go to see Afrika Stomp at 7:00 pm on October 3rd. The price is $18.00 per ticket Transportation to and from the PAC is the family’s responsibility If you or your student are interested in attending, please fill out the attached form and return it to school
Do You Volunteer?
We appreciate all our volunteers throughout the Xavier system, but did you know there is now an update?
The Diocese of Green Bay has now required yearly updated training for ALL volunteers. All you need to do is login to your account at virtusonline.org and update any incomplete information. If you need to verify that you are compliant or have any further questions, please email Sara at sstammer@xaviercatholicschools.org.
XHS Volleyball Youth Night
The high school volleyball team will be hosting youth night on Thursday, September 21st. The JV1 and JV2 games start at 5:30 pm, and the Varsity begins at 7:00 pm
The first 100 elementary & middle school aged students will receive a coupon for a free Mr. Reynebeau cookie. After the game, the varsity will be signing team pictures for all youth in attendance Go Hawks!
Fox Valley Saints Wrestling Registration is Open Saints Wrestling registration is now open!
Welcoming all levels of experience, the 5th-8th grade program focuses on making wrestling fun with friends, learning the basics of wrestling and building confidence while advancing wrestling skills Led by Xavier's new varsity head wrestling coach Austin Stebane and coach Brandon Cline. Visit www.Foxvalleysaints.com to learn more about Xavier's exciting new sports program Season starts after Christmas break, earlybird discounts for those who register in September.
Xavier Youth Basketball Association - Registration Open
Registration for 2023-2024 XYBA Season is now open! The registration deadline is earlier this year It will close on September 22nd. Please click herefor more information and to register.
Xavier Boys Soccer Youth Training Night
When: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm for elementary students; 5:00-6:30 pm for middle school students
Where: Xavier High School Soccer Field
Come and join the Xavier High School Men's Soccer Team for a fun night of practice on the high school soccer field. Please click here for the waiver and complete it and bring it with you
Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the box office!
Join us at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre forChristmas Stars, a spectacular Broadwaystyle holiday-themed extravaganza featuring singers, dancers & actors ages five through senior citizens.
Each year a cast of volunteer performers dazzles audiences with eye-popping production numbers including a spectacular New York style parade right on stage and a stunning “Living Nativity” finale to bring home the true “reason for the season.” As always, there will be some special surprises
Purchase your tickets on the website, http://www.christmasstars.org, or visit the box office, (920) 733-8840, Mondays & Wednesdays from noon – 3pm.
Please use the main theatre entrance under the canopy, door number one, when visiting the box office in person. Convenience parking will be available near door number one during box office hours.
We hope you’ll join us for a delightful celebration of the most wonderful time of the year at Christmas Stars, Wisconsin’s biggest Christmas party! View photos or video highlights at www.christmasstars.org
Attachments
Lunch Menu - August/September
UWO MBB-Junior Titans Fall Boys Basketball Camp (9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8)
St. Pius X - Covenant of Love Date Night - September 15th, 6:00-8:30 pm
Links/Information
XMS Daily Schedule
XMS Anticipated Absence Form
2023-2024 XMS Student Directory (Coming Soon)
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, September 13 6:00 pm - XYBA Parent Meeting
September 13th & 14th
6th Grade to Camp Tekakwitha
Friday, September 15
5th Grade to Camp Tekakwitha
Tuesday, September 19 9:26 - Mass
Thursday, September 21 3:05 - 3:50 pm - Inside Out Cafe
Tuesday, September 26 9:26 - Mass
Wednesday, September 27
5th Grade Conservation Field Trip
Thursday, September 28
Diocesan Mass
Friday, September 29
No School - System Inservice
