Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
5/4/22
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May the Month of Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
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Weekly Mass
Tuesday, May 10th at 9:30am.
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Xavier Casual Days - Thursday and Friday
To celebrate Spirit Week and Xavier Day, we will be having Xavier casual days tomorrow and Friday. Students are encouraged to dress in their favorite Xavier spirit wear or blue and white! Please remind your child to follow the casual day dress code guidelines in the handbook. Go Hawks!
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2021-2022 Yearbook
It’s yearbook time! It’s not too late to order the 2021-2022 yearbook. Students can still turn in yearbook order forms this week, the price is $29.00. Click here for the order form.
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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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Enjoy Xavier Day!
Xavier Day is this Friday, May 6th. It is the day we “Celebrate” our Xavier pride by wearing Xavier gear. It is the day we “Unite” on social media with Xavier supporters from around the world using #XavierDay2022. (Have fun viewing our social media feed at the bottom of the Xavier Day page.) Lastly, if you are able, please “Support” Xavier Catholic Schools by making a gift, click here to be directed to Xavier Day donation page.
If you live in or near the Appleton area, join us in front of Xavier High School from 4:00 – 6:00 pm for On the Fritz and SnoBiz food trucks, a photo booth, and fun activities.
Questions? Contact Bob, Lisa, or Steph at 735-9380.
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Thank you, Parents and Students!
We had a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week at XMS last week! On Monday, we were welcomed by kind notes of thanks from students, and on Tuesday sweet treats were in our mailboxes. Wednesday brought nice gift cards, and Thursday welcomed us with darling sidewalk chalk messages of thanks. The week ended with breakfast on Friday. Thank you so much to the planning group and all parents and students who participated. We are so blessed to be part of such a supportive community!
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Spring Choir Concert!
ALL 5th-grade students will join the 6th - 8th grade Choirs to present a 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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Spring MAP Testing
XMS students are currently participating in the spring session of MAP testing. This week is the Language Arts test, next week the students will take their Reading test and the week of May 16th will be for the Math test. Please help the children do their best by making sure they have a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast.
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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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Attention football players and families for fall 2022:
There will be an informational meeting for all players and parents/guardians on Monday, May 9 at 7:00 pm at Xavier High School in the auditorium.
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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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Join the Xavier Team!
The St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System has some great opportunities and we could sure use your help to spread the word! All positions are posted on the WECAN system (https://wecan.waspa.org). Please contact Human Resources (humanresources@xaviercatholicschools.org) with any questions.
The following positions are eligible for benefits, which includes a tuition discount and Care Program benefits:
- Elementary Teacher (several grade levels needed for both elementary campuses)
- Elementary Physical Education Teacher (60% FTE, McDonald campus)
- Elementary Art Teacher (60% FTE, Marquette campus)
- Learning Services Specialist/Teacher (McDonald campus)
- Religion Teacher (Middle School)
- Science Teacher (Middle School)
- Instructional Aides (Middle School and both elementary campuses)
Additionally, we have a need for other benefit-eligible support positions within the Xavier system:
- Custodian (2nd shift at the High School)
- Accounting Assistant (32-40 hours, Northland Central Offices)
And, for the summer months, we have a great opportunity for students or parents who are looking for a fun job with flexible hours:
- Xavier Summer Care Program (flexible, part-time hours available between 7am - 6pm, M-F)
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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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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
Wednesday May 4
- 3:30 - 4:00 pm - Campus Ministry Meeting (Room 1120)
May 4 - 5
Friday, May 6
May 9 - 13
Tuesday, May 10
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