Tuesday, March 22, 2022
New: Save the Date - Forever Saints Day 2022
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Three years ago, the Xavier Foundation partnered with the LaSalle-Regis-Xavier Alumni Association to launch the first ever day-of-giving event called Forever Saints Day (FSD). This event has collectively raised nearly $300,000 for our Saints! On April 7th this fun tradition will continue with the goal of raising $110,000. Funds raised will be directed to the Xavier Impact Fund.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON APRIL 7, 2022:
• Live interviews at the top of the hour from Noon– 7 pm CST
• Hourly Prizes!
• 2nd Annual “Principal Pop” Free Throw Contest
• New! Wall of Honor Hour
• New! Young Alumni host an All Alumni Happy Hour, Parlor City in Newbo, 5–7 pm
• New! Alumni Business of the Month Announced
• New! Night Owl Challenge, 10–11 pm
New: FSD Adoration
As part of the Xavier Foundation’s annual Forever Saints Day on Thursday, April 7th, we are offering Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel as an additional opportunity for prayer. This is a great time for parents, grandparents and alumni to spend an hour with Jesus in the Eucharist for prayers of thanksgiving and petition for our Catholic school community. Thank you for considering this opportunity:
 
New: Nominations Needed for Booster Club's XTRA Leadership Award
In 2007, the Xavier Booster Club’s XTRA Leadership Award was created to honor an outstanding Xavier High School mentor, coach, moderator or director of a Booster Club sponsored extra-curricular activity in athletics, fine arts or clubs outside of the classroom. The nominee may coach within any organized sport, fine arts program or organized club at any level.
 
The award criteria includes:

  • The Nominee is a role model for Xavier High School students
  • The Nominee displays outstanding leadership skills to help form and shape future leaders through activities, which take students outside the classroom and onto the stage, field, court, etc.
  • The activity is successful
 
The nomination form is now open until April 1st and accepting your nominations.  Please use this link to submit your nomination:

Reminder: Join is in a Novena for Mental Health
Today was day two of a nine day school wide Novena to St. Dymphna for Mental Health. We delivered Rosaries for each student and a copy of the above Novena, which we will be praying together each day at noon.

We welcome you to join us. We are a people of prayer. Let us come together to pray for our students, staff, and families that are struggling with mental illness. 
Reminder: State Testing Days / No School Days
State Testing - Students testing start at 7:50am, all other students start at 9:50am

  • Monday, April 4 - 10th grades testing
  • Tuesday, April 5 - 9th, 10th, 11th grades testing
  • Wednesday, April 6 - 9th, 10th, 11th grades testing *2:45pm Dismissal

Remaining 2022 No School Days are:

  • Friday, April 15, 2022 - Good Friday
  • Monday, April 18, 2022 - Teacher In-Service
  • Monday, May 2, 2022 - Teacher In-Service
  • Monday, May 30, 2022 - Memorial Day
Reminder: Saint Shop Graduation Party Supplies Website Now Open!
Attention Senior Parents! The Saints Shop has all your graduation party needs covered. Special order Xavier logo imprinted plates, napkins, cups and table runners, “Xavier Graduate” yard signs and vinyl banners. Complete your party décor with cutlery and plastic tablecloths in navy blue or silver.  

You may place your order at https://xhsgraduation.itemorder.com. The webstore will be opened until March 28, 2022. No late orders will be accepted.

If you wish to see samples before placing an online order, please stop by the Saints Shop.  

If you have any questions, please contact Pam Stark, pstark@psadfinity.com
Reminder: Summer Camps - Baseball Camp Open Now!
Xavier Baseball camp for kids ages 8-14 is now open on the 8to18 website under Summer Camps. Camp will be held on April 12th for ages 8-10u and on April 19th for ages 11-14u. Registration closes on April 1st.
Reminder: Receipts for Hy-Vee Cash 4 Students
Please continue to drop off Hy-Vee receipts for the Cash 4 Students program at the main office anytime in March. The deadline to turn in receipts is March 31st.

Thank you for your help raising money for Xavier!
Reminder: Parent Volunteers Needed - XHS Career Fair
Do you have an interesting career that you’d like to share with our students? Consider volunteering for our Career Fair. Xavier will be hosting our Career Fair on Wednesday, April 13th. This is a great opportunity for our students to learn about different careers from the professionals within the Xavier community. If interested, please complete this form

Questions can be directed to Mrs. Cara Joens cara.joens@xaviersaints.org.
Reminder: Application for Tuition Assistance Now Open via FACTS
The 2022-2023 STO application is now open via FACTS and available for you to begin completing. Please complete the form and upload the required tax information.

A few reminders:
  • The deadline is April 15, 2022
  • You will need your 2021 tax return to complete the application

If you are familiar with the FACTS process please use this link to begin the application application process: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid


Remember, the completion of this application is required in order to be eligible to receive tuition assistance (from STO OR from local tuition assistance).
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