Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
11/11/20
A Prayer for Veterans
Father, bless our veterans and all who serve our nation defending our freedom.
For those who bravely gave their lives, grant them eternal rest.
For those who are serving, give them courage.
For those who served, we offer our gratitude.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
~ Catholic Digest
November is National Vocations Awareness Month
Fr. Adam Bradley, Assistant Vocations Director for the Diocese of Green Bay celebrated mass with us yesterday. He encouraged us to be open to God’s voice and advised us that following God’s plan will be the surest way to heaven. 
While many of us will experience the married life or the single lay life, some will be entrusted with the responsibility of religious life and Holy Orders. We continue to pray for open hearts to follow God’s will in our lives.
Weekly Mass
Tuesday, November 17th at 9:30am.
Join us via livestream here Campus Ministry - XMS
Food Deliveries
Just a reminder that no food deliveries are allowed this year. Parents can drop off a lunch from home if a student forgets, but please do not drop off pizza, subs, or other restaurant food. Thank you for your help!
Outside FLEX Time
As long as it's not raining students will continue to have FLEX time outside. Please be sure your student wears appropriate outdoor clothing to stay warm during their outside flex time.
Scholastic Book Orders
NEW! During the COVID-19 crisis, you can choose to have your child's online book order shipped right to your door or delivered to me with our class order. All orders earn FREE Books for our school. Thank you for your support!
 
Please feel free to forward the Class Page link to extended family and friends who may want to support your child's reading.
 
Mrs. HYDE
Afterwords Writing Group
Have you ever noticed a time in your life when you felt especially close to Jesus?  Have you ever had something happen in your life when you thought, "Yeah, that has to be a God-moment?"
 
AfterWords Writing Group would like to announce, The Christ is Alive Contest.  This contest is open to students in grades 3-8. Two winners in each grade will be selected from across the United States. Click here for more information.
 
God is at work in the world all the time.  He is close to His people in their daily lives.  For this essay, think of a time when you felt God was with you and write about it.
2021 XYBC Registration
If you are interested in playing U13-U18 XYBC summer baseball, please contact us at xavieryouthbaseball@gmail.com or on FACEBOOK at XAVIER HAWKS BASEBALL.
Plans Unveiled—Celebrate 2021 will be a fun, interactive, virtual event!!
  • While many things have changed in 2020, the commitment and dedication of our staff and students hasn’t.  We are unbelievably proud and grateful that our students can be learning in person.  It is essential that we raise funds in order to continue the excellence of Xavier Catholic Schools.  That need has prompted the decision to hold Celebrate on its original date of January 30, 2021, but in an interactive, virtual format.  This won’t be a typical virtual event; we have an interactive evening planned and encourage small groups to safely gather for watch parties.
  • Click here for a quick read explaining Celebrate overall and basic details for this year’s event and click here to go to the Celebrate Event Website.
 
Sponsors are always a pillar of our fundraising success.  We have exciting plans to acknowledge our sponsors this year.  Please consider supporting Celebrate in this way.
 
We still plan to have our traditional online silent auction and will also have a premium auction that will be online this year.  Donations are needed and we hope you’ll consider donating!
  • Click here for the donation Wish List and click the Celebrate Event Website (link above) or the sponsorship flyer (link above) to make a donation.  
 
Celebrate Volunteer Meeting and Ideas
  • All are invited to the next Celebrate Volunteer Meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at noon in the upstairs ballroom at Butte des Morts Country Club (we sit socially distanced with masks).
  • If you cannot attend meetings, but have ideas, please email Lisa at lpfaff@XavierCatholicSchools.org.
 
Questions?  Call Lisa at 735-9380 or email at lpfaff@XavierCatholicSchools.org.
Christmas Stars 2020
Watch the 2020 production of Christmas Stars from the comfort and safety of your home through your computer or smart TV. Our patrons can expect the usual fun and inspiration with an added dose of "TV magic. So gather the family (we suggest adding a big bowl of popcorn and some hot chocolate) and enjoy a new version of this favorite Christmas tradition!
The streaming performances will run every day from December 11-25 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm.
Additional 1:00 pm performances on
December 11-13, 18-20, 22-25.
 Tickets for each performance are $13.
Each ticket will contain a single-use stream code for one performance.
 
View a brand-new video of show highlights at www.christmasstars.org.
 
Get tickets at www.christmasstars.org or
call the box office, 920-733-8840. 
 
Please note:
The Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office is open for phone orders Mondays & Wednesdays from noon until 3:00 pm.
Phone messages may be left at any time.
We are not able to accommodate walk-up sales at this time.
 
A Program of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System
Attendance Guidelines
We are following the guidelines provided to us by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in order to keep our schools healthy and open for as long as possible.

Students will be sent home and must remain home if:
  • They have a fever (temperature 100 or above) and/or have taken any medications (for example, ibuprofen, Tylenol) to reduce fever in the last 24 hours.
  • They have tested positive for COVID-19, with or without having symptoms, and have not yet finished their isolation period per public health recommendations.
  • Within the last two weeks, they have come in close contact with anyone who has СOVID-19.
 
OR within the last 24 hours:
  • They have experienced any ONE (or more) of the following symptoms above their baseline:
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty breathing
  • New loss of smell or taste
 
  • OR at least TWO of the following symptoms:
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Fatigue
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Students MUST remain home until they are symptom free for 24 hours without the help of any medication. Children with fever, diarrhea, or vomiting should remain home until they are symptom free for 24 hours, even if it is unrelated to COVID-19.

As a reminder, if you are awaiting test results for a household member, please keep all students home until you receive the test results.
From the Scrip Office:
Families earn up to 20% with 120+ bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards - 2 days only.
 
For the first time ever, families get an extra day to take advantage of ThankScriping Day bonuses. Mark your calendar! The big event is coming November 19th - 20th. It’s a huge opportunity to multiply your earnings during the busy holiday shopping season. 
 
Things to know:
  • Bonuses apply to eGift cards and reloaded gift cards only
  • Families must have an online account to participate.
  • You must have a Presto Pay account or use a credit card.
 
PLAN AHEAD!
Start planning ahead for your Black Friday and Christmas shopping by getting your Scrip orders in early. Please note our new Thanksgiving week hours below as we will NOT be open on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving this year.
 
THANKSGIVING WEEK HOURS
  • The Scrip Office will be CLOSING at 12:00 pm on TUESDAY, November 24th
  • The Scrip Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 25th, Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.
  • Normal hours will resume Monday, November 30th.
Upcoming Events
  • Thur., Nov 12
  • Half Day - 11:40 Dismissal
  • Fri., Nov 13
  • NO SCHOOL
  • Tue., Nov 17
  • 9:30 am - Liturgy
  • Tue., Nov 24
  • 9:30 am - Liturgy
  • Nov 25 - 27
  • NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break