Xavier High School
Weekly Bulletin - 5/14/20




What is Xavier Day?  It is the opportunity for our parents, alumni, dedicated faculty and staff, current and future students, friends of the Xavier community, and newest alumni: the Class of 2020 to join us and celebrate the pride we all have for Xavier Catholic Schools.  



Our Decision
We have decided to move forward and on Wednesday, May 27, XCS will be hosting our 4th annual Xavier Day. When planning began, we never imagined that our school and global community would be dealing with the challenging environment that we are experiencing today.
After much thought and prayer, we decided to move forward with this celebration. We do so knowing that these are times defined by uncertainty for many. However, one thing remains certain: when the Xavier community sees a need, they step in to lift up one another. This year, we host Xavier Day for those who have asked “How can I help?” and with prayers for those who may be needing the assistance.
We ask that you also remember all of our current Xavier students and especially those who are graduating this year at various levels. The Class of 2020, despite having experienced a loss of so many valuable experiences, will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. A message or gift in honor of them on Xavier Day would make a wonderful tribute.
We express our sincere gratitude to all in the Xavier community who are in a position to provide financial support, and for those of you who are able to spread the word and show your school pride on Xavier Day. While our hearts are heavy, we are also overwhelmed by the kindness and compassion that defines the Xavier spirit.
Even though we are apart, Hawks remain and fly together! 

There are several ways you can participate:
  • Celebrate by wearing your favorite Xavier gear. 
  • Unite with others and show your Xavier pride on Twitter and Instagram using #XavierDay2020. Like us on Facebook @xaviercatholicschools to see our own shared posts throughout the day.  
  • Support, if you are able. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to the Angel Fund and/or other funds. Please also note that your contribution could be eligible for a match by one of our several amazing gift-matching donors! 

Click here to visit the Xavier Day webpage for more information.
Host an International Student!
Need some extra income? Looking for a way to serve the Xavier community while broadening the experiences of your own children? How about hosting an international student? We have many students from several European and Asian countries seeking families to host them in the fall. A significant tuition discount and a monthly stipend are provided. Want to know more? Contact Sarah Shimek , International Student coordinator. Thanks for your generosity!

AP Testing - Info for Parents
If you have a student taking an AP test in the next two weeks, please check in with them and make sure they are prepared for success. Please have them check the Exam Day Checklist found   here   You may also want to have them look over the AP Testing Guide found  here .


Christmas Stars Scholarship
Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to apply for a Christmas Stars Scholarship to support a fine arts opportunity, such as private lessons, summer music program, school-related fees, or theatre program participation. Click here for the application . The deadline to apply for this scholarship is May 15 (tomorrow)

SCRIP NEWS
With the Scrip Office still closed, we wanted to give people the opportunity to purchase physical gift cards again. We will now offer mail delivery of Scrip orders to your house and curbside pickup of Scrip orders at the Scrip Office entrance.   

ORDERING:  Place an order on the ShopwithScrip website. If you do not have a ShopwithScrip account and want to place an order, please e-mail  rclark@xaviercatholicschools.org  or call 920-702-5510 and leave a message. 

PAYMENT: Pay for your order on the ShopwithScrip website with Presto Pay, MasterCard or Visa. If you cannot pay online, please mail a check to Xavier Catholic Schools at 101 E. Northland Ave. Appleton, WI 54911. When we have your payment and the cards are ready, we will send you an email to let you know that the order is ready for pickup or to be mailed  

MAIL DELIVERY : After you have placed your order, please email your complete home address to  rclark@xaviercatholicschools.org . 
 
PICK UP: Tuesday and Thursday from 9 - Noon at the Scrip Office. 
When you arrive call 920-702-5510 and we will bring out your order
 
Thank you for your continued support of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System. 


Prayer and Intentions
We will be sending out a daily morning prayer to students, including prayer intentions throughout the weeks when we are closed. 

If you would like to add any prayer intention(s),   please fill out this form .