Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
5/11/22
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I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.
John 8:12
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Weekly Mass
Tuesday, May 17th at 9:30am.
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Eighth Grade Graduation
Eighth-grade graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 31st. We are excited to be able to hold this celebration in person! Mass will be at 6:30 in the XMS auditorium followed by the graduation ceremony. There will be a small reception in the gym and the 8th graders will have a dance to end the evening. It will be a wonderful way to celebrate this special class! Click the links below for more specific information about this and other end-of-year activities:
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Spring Choir Concert!
ALL 5th grade students will join the 6th - 8th grade choirs to present our Spring Choir Concert on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the XMS auditorium. Attendance and participation are expected. All students will need all-black clothing of any style for the concert. Contact Ms. Dodd if you have any questions.
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News From the Orchestra Room!
Our spring orchestra concert is just around the corner. Wednesday, May 18th is our concert date held in the Xavier High School auditorium. We are excited to share with you the progress the students have made this school year. In addition to each grade playing pieces alone, this concert will also feature a combined 6th - 8th grade orchestra playing a wonderful piece together. We will also be having a guest artist, a local music arranger and composer named Carrie Gruselle. The high school orchestra will feature the seniors in concerto performances.
Here are the details for our Wednesday, May 18th concert at Xavier High School:
4th - 5th grade - 6:00 pm concert
Location: Xavier High School
Call time: 5:40pm
Meeting location: Choir room - located behind the auditorium
Dress: White tops and black bottoms
6th - 8th grade (and high school orchestra) - 7:00 pm concert
Location: Xavier High School
Call time: 6:30pm
Meeting location: Band room - located behind the auditorium
Dress: White tops, black bottoms
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Koenigs or Mrs. Kenney
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XMS Spring Band Concert and Awards Ceremony
Please join our 4th - 8th grade band students in a year-end celebration of our musical talents.
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4th & 5th grade bands will perform at 6:00 pm
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6th, 7th and 8th grade bands will follow at 6:30 pm
- Meet Times
- 4th grade - meet in Band Room at 5:30pm
- 5th grade - meet in Choir Room at 5:30pm
- 6th grade - meet in Orchestra Room at 6:00pm
- 7th grade - meet in Reflection room at 6:00pm
- 8th grade - meet in Library at 6:00pm
Our 4th and 5th grade bands are excited to perform together on The Quest, an adventure into unknow lands. The excitement continues with 6th grade’s favorite piece Ming Court, based on a traditional Chinese folk song. 7th grade has chosen Dark Adventure, a musical journey through a mysterious land. Our 8th grade will impress us with The Great Frontier, inspired by the great cowboy movies of the 1960. Our celebration will conclude with the presentation of annual Band Achievement Awards.
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2022-2023 Football Signup
To all Xavier incoming freshmen for the ‘22/‘23 school year. Football signup is here! Please click here to get your child signed up for the 2022 Football Season. We will be using this information to contact parents and players about important upcoming dates and the summer lifting. Any questions please contact Murissa Katz or Shannon Daniels at xavierhawksfootball@gmail.com.
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Volleyball Mini-Camp in May
Xavier High School Volleyball will be hosting a spring volleyball mini-camp for any 5th-8th grade girls on Fridays, May 6th, 13th and 20th at the middle school gym from 4:00 - 5:30pm.
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Strength & Conditioning Club
We will be offering a Strength & Conditioning Club at Xavier High School for students entering grades 5 - 12. For those in middle school, this age-appropriate program only costs $55. This program is not only available for anyone attending XMS, but also for anyone on combined club teams, and/or for anyone considering Xavier in the future.
Time-tested benefits for those in the program include:
- Less Injuries
- Better Performance
- Increased Confidence
- Elevated Desire
- Trust and Respect (Earned from Peers and Coaches)
- Bonds That Win Championships
Please click here to learn more about the program and/or to register for this opportunity. (You will see that there is now an online registration option)
Remember, this is a "come when you can" program, so please do not worry about conflicts with camps, vacations, etc.
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Xavier Middle School VEX IQ Robotics Camp 2022
Xavier Middle School Robotics Club is hosting a robotics camp again this year.
- Dates: June 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th (Four Days)
- The camp will be from 9:00am –2:00pm.
- Students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade in the 2022-23 school year may participate.
- $200 per student (The camp fee will be collected through Smart Tuition)
- There will be a snack break, lunch, and outside time incorporated into the days' activities. Students must provide their own snacks and lunch.
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If you are interested in attending, please fill out the online signup form.
Contact us if you have any questions:
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There’s still time to audition for Christmas Stars!
Performing in Christmas Stars is a fun way to celebrate the Christmas season and support fine arts programs in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System.
Christmas Stars has provided over one million dollars to enhance fine arts in the system schools through disbursements to the XCS schools and by funding Christmas Stars scholarships to assist XCS students in pursuing fine arts enrichment activities.
Sign up online!
Auditions will be held by appointment Saturday morning, May 14th and Tuesday evening, May 17th. It’s easy to get started, here’s what you need to do:
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Go to www.christmassstars.com
- Click or tap the “Join Our Cast” button
- Fill out a brief, online application and submit
- Follow the link to schedule an audition, found in the confirmation email.
Practice music and additional info is on the signup page. Accompaniment is provided at auditions.
What else should you know?
- Auditions, rehearsals and performances are held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre at St. Francis Xavier High School.
- Students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade in the 2022-2023 school year and adults of any age who love to sing and dance are welcome to audition. There are four choirs; Adult: high school and up, Youth: grades 6-8, Children: grades 3-5, Cherub: grades K-2.
- Parents of students are invited to participate as a cast member or as a volunteer. Please note: all adults volunteering to participate in Christmas Stars in any capacity, including cast, are required to complete VIRTUS training.
- Most rehearsals are Sunday evenings, beginning at the end of August for the Adult choir and mid-September for the Cherub, Children and Youth choirs.
- Show dates for 2022 are December 1-4 & 8-11.
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XMS School Day Start Time
Please remember that the Xavier Middle School school day begins at 8:00 am. This means that all students should be in their homerooms and seated at 8:00, not being dropped off at that time. It allows all students to start the day together with prayer, pledge, and announcements. Thank you!
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Lost and Found
Please click here to take a look at the Lost and Found items we have collected to see if any belong to your family. Your child can pick their things up from the office lobby.
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Attendance Guidelines
Students will be sent home and must remain home until they are symptom free for 24 hours if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms (even if unrelated to COVID):
- Fever (temperature 100 or above)
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and/or vomiting
OR within the last 24 hours:
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They have experienced any ONE of the following symptoms:
- New repetitive cough
- New loss of smell or taste
- Shortness of breath/trouble breathing
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OR TWO of the following symptoms:
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Runny nose or nasal congestion
- Headache
- Muscle or body aches
Students MUST remain home until they are symptom free for 24 hours without the help of any medication.
Please Note: If a student is being tested for COVID, they must stay at home until you receive the COVID test results. Please notify the school when you receive the test results.
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 17
- 9:30 am - Mass
- 6:30 pm - Choir Concert @ XMS (5th - 8th grades)
Wednesday, May 18
- 6:00 pm - Orchestra Concert @ XHS (4th & 5th grades)
- 7:00 pm - Orchestra Concert @ XHS (6th - 12th grades)
Thursday, May 19
- 6:00 pm - Band Concert @ XMS (4th & 5th grades)
- 6:30 pm - Band Concert @ XMS (6th - 8th grades)
Friday, May 20th
Tuesday, May 24
Wednesday, May 25
Thursday, May 26
Friday, May 27
- 5th Grade to Bay Beach
- 11:30 am - 8th Grade to Erb Park
Monday, May 30
Tuesday, May 31
- 9:30 am - Mass
- 6:30 pm - 8th Grade Graduation
Wednesday, June 1
- 6th Grade Olympics
- 7th Grade Bowling Trip
- 3:30 pm - Campus Ministry Meeting (Room 1120)
Friday, June 3
- 10:40 Dismissal - Last Day of School
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