Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
4/1/20
Lent Week 5
O Lord and Redeemer of my life, take from me from the spirit of laziness, despair, lust, gossip and pride. Replace each one with a spirit of patience, purity and self denial, with a love of what you love and a burden for what burdens you.
My God and Savior, help me to confront my own transgressions and not to condemn my own brothers and sisters for you alone are just and holy.
Now and forever. Amen . - Steelhousemedia.com 
inspired by The Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem
eLearning Update
We are in the middle of the 2nd week of eLearning. We continue to hope and pray that you and your family are having a positive experience during this time. If things are going less than ideal, or you have some constructive feedback for Mr. Bires or Mrs. Meyer, please feel free to contact them at any time. Mr. Bires’ cell number is 920-419-2859 and Mrs. Meyer’s cell number is 920-213-3803. Feel free to send a text message, or you can give them a call. Also, you can send an email to ​ rbires@xaviercatholicshcools.org ​ or smeyer@xaviercatholicschools.org ​. 
 
During this time, please know that the Xavier System is posting " Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates , " accessible through a link at the top of the System homepage. This includes teacher webpages, contact information for administrators and technology staff, information on free meals for children and families, and more - including recent System emails. Most is now also available there in Spanish. Thank you all for taking care of yourselves and your families, and for your prayers and help for neighbors and friends!
We Need Your Pictures!
Do you have photos that you would like to see in the yearbook this year? Yearbook Club is accepting photos of school events or other school related photos. We would also like to include photos of the students’ eLearning experiences. If you have a nice picture, please send it to Mr. Jerger at mjerger@xaviercatholicschools.org .
8th Grade Great America Trip
The 8th grade class is taking a field trip to Six Flags Great America on Wednesday, June 3. Please click here for the permission slip.
Attention 8th Grade Families - Save the Dates
  • May 14 - May 29
  • Finals for 8th graders
  • Friday, May 22
  • Morning retreat at school with afternoon service at Riverview Gardens. We will need chaperones for the afternoon.
  • Tuesday, May 26
  • Farewell Liturgy 9:30 am
  • Wednesday, May 27
  • All day class trip to Camp U Nah Li Ya. We will need chaperones for the whole day.
  • Monday, June 1
  • Graduation practice for all 8th graders. Last day of school for 8th graders
  • Tuesday, June 2
  • 8th graders do not have school. Students arrive at 6:00 pm. Graduation, including Liturgy, at 6:30 pm
NEW! Xavier Business Directory
Our Xavier Alumni and Family community is blessed to have a variety of businesses that support and strengthen Xavier Catholic Schools, and the Fox Valley. To help promote and acknowledge this group, we have created the “Xavier Business Directory”. If you are a current or alumni Xavier family with a business, we want to add you to this directory. Click here to go directly to the form to include your business.
If any Xavier supporter is looking for a good or service, we encourage you to check the Xavier Business Directory first to see if there is a Xavier family who has a business providing the product or service you desire.  Click here to see the listing of Xavier businesses.
We have wanted to start this Business Directory for some time and this unprecedented situation pushed us to fast-track this initiative. We all feel the need to support one another right now and our hope is that we can help alert supporters to Xavier businesses and help businesses survive, and hopefully thrive, during this uncertain economic climate.  
Questions? Please email Lisa at lpfaff@xaviercatholicschools.org
Xavier Middle School - VEX IQ Robotics Camp 2020
Xavier Middle School Robotics will be hosting a VEX Camp from June 8th - 11th from 9:00am –2:00pm for students entering 5th, 6th, or 7th. The fee for the camp is $200 per student. Please click here for more information. If you are interested in attending please click here to fill out the online form.
6-8th grade 2020 Football Informational Virtual Parent Meeting
The Xavier and FVL school systems' cooperative middle school football program, the Fox Valley Saints will be holding a live online informational meeting for the parents of any family interested in learning more about Fox Valley Saints Football for the Fall 2020 season, including those considering registration and those already registered.

When: Thursday April 9th, 6:30pm
Where: in the comfort of your own home on your PC/Mac/Apple or Android device
How:  RSVP to foxvalleysaints@gmail.com and you will be emailed an invitation to attend the Zoom meeting

Please include your name, likely future high school system affiliation - Xavier - and (optional) son or daughter's name and grade this coming fall 2020 season.
Grand Chute Baseball
Registration is now open for Grand Chute Baseball for students from 5 to 12 years old. Registration is online at www.grandchutebaseball.com . Please click here for more information.
Summer School
To learn about summer school, camps (p.12), free children's meals (p.12), and summer care options (p.13) through the Appleton Area School District, please see the brand new Course Offering Guide ! Options for K-8 students include math, reading and writing, as well as preparation for Kindergarten and 1st grade, classes for ELL students, and courses on engineering, games, music, biking, art, computers, theater, science, dance, dinosaurs, and much more! Registration begins March 30th -- see contact information in the Guide to register directly with the AASD. Classes will fill quickly!
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