Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
3/11/20
Lent Week 3
Lord Jesus, you call us to repent and to believe,
for the Kingdom of God is at hand.
You teach us to do God’s will.
You invite us to follow you on the way to the cross.
Renew in us the grace of our baptism.
Transform our thoughts, words and deeds
so that we might turn away from sin
and live the gospel. Amen. 

Remember to send in items for our Food Drive!
Lenten Food Drive - Canning the Principal!
Our Lenten Food Drive is underway through Holy Week with a new twist this year. We will be collecting the food in Mr. Bires’ office and our goal is to fill his office with so much food that he can’t get in! Please bring in non perishable, nutrient rich foods in non glass containers.  If we can fill his office, Mr. Bires has agreed to provide Reynebeau cookies for the school!
SPRING SPORTS SIGN UP
Parents and families, please click here to sign your child up for this year’s spring sports. The spring sports include: softball (girls), track (boys and girls) and tennis (boys and girls). This season will start near the end of March. Students may participate in tennis and either track or softball. Students may not participate in both track and softball at the same time. If you have any questions please send a message to our Athletic Director, Mrs. Lasecki.

We are looking for Tennis and Track coaches. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Lasecki.
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. If you have a nice picture, please send it to Mr. Jerger at mjerger @ xaviercatholicschools.org . Please have them in by April 1st. Thank you!
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 which is due by April 1.
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
XMS Solo and Ensemble Competition
Students in band, choir and orchestra will be participating in the XMS Solo and Ensemble competition next week on Tuesday, March 17th.  The competition will run from 3:45 pm - 8:00 pm. Schedules for the evening will be sent out by your director. We hope that you can come share in this exciting event for our musicians.  
 
Can You Help!  Each Competition Room is in need of one volunteer to aid our Judges and participants.  No musical skills necessary. Click here to sign up!
Fine Arts News
Congratulations to the students who performed in last weekend's WSMA Solo and Ensemble event. The middle school was very well represented with 28 events, nine of which performed a class "A" event and are going on to State competition.
Class A Events receiving a 1*
Ensembles
8th grade orchestra
Dana Keesler, Halle Kessler, violin duo
Brock Polzin, Grant Polzin, violin duo
McKenna Andrews, Pamela Barquet, viola duo
Solos
Dana Keesler, violin
Halle Keesler, violin
Nolan Henckel, horn
Grant Polzin, violin
Brock Polzin, violin
 
Class A Events receiving a 1
Solos
Lindsey Baehler, flute
Macie Ness, flute
Pamela Barquet, viola
 
Class A Events receiving a 2
Eli Mares, cello
Class B Events receiving a 1
Ensembles
7th grade orchestra
8th grade chamber orchestra
Elsa Thiel, Sophia Nevarez-Padilla, Gabby Stammer, string trio
Ryan Brown, Keaton McKinley, Naomi Barquet, Eli Mares, string quartet
Solos
Naomi Barquet, viola
Elsa Thiel, violin

Class B Events receiving a 2
Solos
Alayna McKinnon, cello
McKenna Andrews, viola
Keaton McKinley, violin
 
Class C Events receiving a 1
Solos
Austin Faith, violin
Ava Leyden, violin
Sophia Nevarez-Padilla, violin
Gabby Stammer, viola
Gabby Schreiter, violin
 
Class C Events receiving a 2
Isaiaah McGovern, cello
Congratulations
Congratulations goes out to Mariel Pante for winning one of 6 spots in Appleton's Sidewalk Poetry Contest!  Mayor Hanna will recognize all 6 winners at the city's Common Council meeting on Wednesday, March 18th. Here is her entry:
Delicate red petals
catch the eye
Raindrops on your stem
while sunlight shines 
upon your scarlet head
Crimson petals
the same hue
as the drops you drew
when your thorns 
pierced the skin
X-STREAM Family Night
Come join us on Thursday, March 26th from 6:30-8:00pm in the Middle School gym for X-STREAM Family Night! We will have over 30 fun and interactive stations for all ages. Students attending can enter into a drawing for the following items: FREE week at Camp Invention; Xavier theater ticket vouchers; Makey Makey Tech Tool, Microsoft Microbit; Vex Hex Bug Kits; Kinetic Sand Kit; Squishy Circuits Kit; and possibly more! We will also have snacks and drinks available to purchase. Hope to see you there!
Join the XMS Home and School Association for
Ice Skating at Appleton Family Ice Center
All XMS students and their families are invited to ice skate on Friday, April 3rd from 6:30-8:00 PM. There is no pre-registration or admission fee. Just come to have fun! Skate rental is available for $3 for those who do not have their own skates. Concessions will be available for purchase. Helmets, bike or hockey, are strongly encouraged (bring our own). We hope to see you there! Click here for more information.
This year’s powerful, original musical drama features new scenes and songs in addition to a contemporary Christian score offering a moving portrayal of Christ’s ministry presented with beautiful costumes,
stunning lighting and dance in a production appropriate for all ages.
Bring your family to experience this inspiring production celebrating the joyous time when
Our Lord walked the earth and commemorates
His teachings, death and resurrection.
7:00 pm April 2, 3, 4
1:00 pm April 4, 5
$14 Adult • $13 Senior Citizen • $10 Student
(920) 733-8840
A Program of the St Francis Xavier Catholic School System
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.
Football at Xavier Middle School 2020
The Xavier System is excited to announce the formation of a new middle school tackle football club opportunity for your sons and daughters entering grades 6-8 next year! The new club will be called the Fox Valley Saints with registration opening March 10th . There will also be a parent meeting at Xavier Middle School on March 17th in the library. Click here for more information about parent night. Please see the attached flier and the new website for more information - www.leaguelineup.com/foxvalleysaints.
Casa Hispana Scholarships  
Attention, parents of High School seniors and recent graduates! Casa Hispana is offering scholarships to talented, hard-working latino students pursuing their post-secondary education. For information and to apply, visit the Casa Hispana’s scholarships page . Application deadline is March 22nd.
Benefit Concert
Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 pm, in the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, Xavier High School jazz bands will perform their annual concert benefiting Dan's House of Hope. The concert will feature Xavier's two jazz bands and the 8th grade jazz band as well as guest artist Mathew Buchman, who is an accomplished pianist, composer, and the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All proceeds from the concert will go to Dan's House of Hope , an organization that provides adolescents and young adults fighting cancer a free place to live, gather, heal, share, and be supported during cancer treatment. 
Tickets can be purchased online at www.xaviertheatre.com or by calling Xavier's box office at (920) 733-8840.
Xavier Youth Baseball Club
The Xavier Youth Baseball Club (XYBC) is designed to create opportunities for young student athletes to train, condition and educate themselves about baseball, while enhancing their overall skills in a competitive environment. 
 
XYBC is in search of new board members for the following positions. 
  • Treasurer - Immediately (No experience necessary)
  • President - Training to begin immediately
 
If you are interested or have further questions, please email Todd Weisgerber-President at xavieryouthbaseball@gmail.com
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!
From the Scrip Office
All parents who have not participated in the Scrip program:
It is never too late to purchase scrip to help with your tuition cost. Just let us know and we can set up an account for you. You can have extended family and friends purchase scrip to help as well. Contact Roy at 920-702-5510, rclark@xaviercatholicschools.org or stop in the Scrip Office on Northland Ave.
Attachments
Upcoming Events
  • Wed., Mar 11
  • 5th Grade to Heckrodt
  • 7th Grade Sexual Assault Presentation (Religion Classes)
  • 7:00 - 7:45 am - Chamber Music Rehearsal
  • 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Art Club (Room 1500)
  • 3:30 - 4:00 pm - Campus Ministry
  • Thur., Mar 12
  • 8th Grade Sexual Assault Presentation (Religion Classes)
  • 3:35 - 4:30 pm - Cheer Practice
  • 3:35 - 4:30 pm - Inside Out Cafe
  • Fri., Mar 13
  • 8th Grade Career Day
  • 3:30 - 4:15 pm - Running Club
  • 3:30 - 4:15 pm - Math Club (Room 1132)
  • 3:30 - 5:00 - Chess Club (Einstein)
  • Sat., Mar 14
  • 8:00 am - Forensics Meet
  • Tue., Mar 17
  • 9:30 am - Liturgy w/Fr. Carl Schmitt (Case)
  • 4:00 pm - Solo & Ensemble @ XMS
  • Wed., Mar 18
  • 7:00 - 7:45 am - Chamber Music Rehearsal
  • 3:30 - 4:15 pm - Student Council Meeting
  • 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Art Club (Room 1500)
  • 6:00 pm - XMS Academic Placement Meeting
  • Thur., Mar 19
  • $1.00 Casual Day
  • 6th Grade Medieval Day
  • 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Girls Who Code
  • 3:35 - 4:30 pm - Cheer Practice
  • Fri., Mar 20
  • NO SCHOOL - End of 3rd Quarter
  • Sat., Mar 21
  • 8:30 am - Forensics Tournament @ XMS
  • 9:30 - 10:30 am - SBA Basketball