Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
4/29/20
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Prayer for Peace
O
Lord
Jesus
Christ, who said to Your Apostles:
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you."
Regard not my sins but the
faith
of Your Church,
and deign to give her peace and
unity
according to Your Will:
Who live and reign, God, world without end. Amen
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eLearning Update
As the weather becomes nicer, it is a friendly reminder that the end of the school year is approaching fast. Even during this unique time, we would like all of our students to end the school year doing the best that they can. Thank you to all families that continue to remind your children to keep doing their best during elearning, to continue to contact teachers if they have questions, and to continue to honor God in their daily activities.
Next Monday, May 4th is designated as a system-wide Professional Development Day. This will be a no school/e-learning day for students. This previously scheduled staff inservice day will still be used by staff for these purposes. While students have the day free from school-related activities, staff will be spending time in professional development specifically related to e-learning, along with continuing discussions regarding end-of-the-year planning and preparations needed. Stay tuned as details firm up and plans become finalized!
Core classes for XMS that would have normally met on Monday, May 4th will meet on Friday, May 8th. Students should plan on checking in with their core classes along with checking in with the classes that normally meet on Fridays. Specific details for Friday, May 8th will be provided by the teachers.
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 in Spanish. Thank you all for taking care of yourselves and your families, and for your prayers and help for neighbors and friends!
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XMS Course Selections for the 20/21 School Year
Around this time each school year, the XMS administration provides course selection sheets for the upcoming school year. This year, the course selection process will look a little different, but the overall goal of including families and students in the process of picking XMS classes for the upcoming school year will remain the same. On Friday, May 1st, an email outlining the XMS course selection process will be sent to incoming 5th through 8th grade families. A Google Form has been created for families and students to use when picking classes for next school year. Specific information on courses can be found in the XMS Course Catalog on our webpage. As always, please contact Mr. Bires or Mrs. Meyer if you have any questions regarding the course selection process.
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Students Supporting Students
Is your student struggling with isolation or in need of a peer to talk to during these difficult days? A group of Xavier upperclassmen are offering some fun and supportive ways to reach out to fellow XHS and XMS students.
Click here to learn more
.
Please note - this is entirely student-run. No faculty are supervising the events. Students will, however, reach out to counselors if any urgent topics are brought to light.
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Fox Valley Community Resources
Many families are dealing with difficult financial situations at this time. If you need help, consider the organizations in
the attached document
. If you are able to give, consider donating to a favorite cause. Either way, thank you for being part of our generous and strong community! God bless.
Recursos en la Comunidad
Muchas familias están lidiando con situaciones financieras difíciles en este momento. Si necesita ayuda, considere
las organizaciones en este documento
. Si puede dar, considere donar a una causa favorita. De cualquier manera, ¡gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad generosa y fuerte! Que Dios los bendiga.
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Xavier Strength and Conditioning Club Summer Lifting Program
Let’s get ready for Summer and get active! You can still sign up for the Xavier Strength and Conditioning Club Summer Lifting Program. Whether your child is a long term athlete and well versed in lifting and conditioning, or this is all new to your child, this is a great opportunity. The primary focus of the program is to teach proper form on the core lifts in resistance training, improve technique through agility, speed drills, and learn proper weight room etiquette.
Click here
for more information. It is also located on the Xavier Website under High School Athletics. You can print the registration and mail it to:
Xavier High School
1600 W Prospect Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
Attn: Kathy Bates
Please add a parent email to the registration. If we are unable to start the program as scheduled, a home based training program will be provided. If you have any questions please contact Becky Oszman, the Xavier athletic trainer, at
Rebecca.Oszman@ascension.org
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Check out the new Xavier Business Directory
A few weeks ago we started the Xavier Business Directory in an attempt to highlight all of the business connections within our Xavier family. It is especially important to support small and family-owned businesses right now. We are pleased to let you know that we already have 84 businesses signed up and in the directory! Please be sure to
check the directory
first when you need a good or service to see if there is a Xavier-affiliated business you can support.
If you have a business that you would like to add to the directory, click the link above to go to the directory to check it out and to complete the form to be included.
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