Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
3/10/21
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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.
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Weekly Mass
Tuesday, March 16th at 9:30am
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Casual Day Friday, March 12th
ReadQuest Day! To celebrate ReadQuest Day, we are having a free casual day on Friday. The theme is “Favorite Character From A Book”. Students and staff are invited to dress as (school appropriate) their favorite character from a book!
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Schedule Reminders
We have a System-wide professional development day on Monday, March 15. There will be no school the following days:
- Monday, March 15th - Professional Development Day
- Friday, March 26th - End of 3rd quarter
Full-day care will be both days (with a fee & registration).
In order to ensure adherence to our safety protocols, advanced registration will be required. To register for Full Day Care or if you have any Care questions, please contact Theresa Gouin at: tgouin@xaviercatholicschools.org.
Please note: bus transportation will not be available on these days.
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2021-2022 Course Selection Reminder
We are beginning the scheduling process for the 2021-2022 school year. The course selection sheet for our 2021-2022 6th-8th grade students was emailed to parents on Friday, March 5th.
Please complete this form by Friday, March 12th. If you have any questions, contact Sara Meyer smeyer@xaviercatholicschools.org. We look forward to a great year!
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ReadQuest - March 12th
ReadQuest, our day to celebrate reading, is this week Friday, March 12th. If students take and pass their AR test this day, they will receive a great prize, in addition to enjoying a great book and working toward their AR goal. Last week, we held a bookmark contest to create excitement for this special day. It was difficult to choose a winner from the many creative entries, and in the end we selected one entry from each grade level. Teachers and staff then voted on an overall winner. Congratulations to Elizabeth Davis, for her winning bookmark design! Other top winners were Cricket McKinley, Sophie Vajda, and Ava Leyden. These were distributed to students and staff during our DEAR (Drop Everything and Read)time during Thursday morning. Thank you to all who entered!
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Summer at Camp Tekakwitha!
Registration is open for summer camp at Camp Tekakwitha! If you’re looking for an exceptional Catholic summer experience spent soaking up God’s great creation through outdoor adventure and community, Camp Tek is just the thing. Feel welcome to email camptekakwitha@gbdioc.org or visit camptekakwitha.org for questions and further information. Come join us!
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Attention 8th Grade Families - Save the Dates
- May 17th - May 28th
- Finals for 8th graders
- Friday, May 21st (rain date May 28th)
- Class trip to Erb Park for fun and lunch.
- We will need chaperones from 10:30-3:25.
- May 24th - May 28th - 8th grade casual attire
- Retreat TBD
- Tuesday, May 25th
- Farewell Liturgy 9:30 am - families are welcome to join virtually.
- Tuesday, June 1st
- 8th graders do not have school. Graduation time TBD.
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FACTS Application - Last Call
Last call! All current families that are interested in applying for FACTS tuition assistance must complete the online application and uploading of supporting documentation by March 12th in order to be considered for tuition assistance for fall. Funds are limited.
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XMS - VEX IQ Robotics Camp 2021
Xavier Middle School Robotics Club is hosting two robotics camps this year.
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Week One Camp will be for students new to VEX IQ Robotics Competition
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June 7th - 10th (4 Days) Camp is Full
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Week Two Camp will be for students new and experienced in VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- June 14th -17th (4 Days)
- The camp will be from 9:00am –2:00pm.
- Students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade in the 2021-22 school year may participate.
- There is a maximum of 20 spots available per week.
- $200 per student.
- The students will be using the NEW Vex IQ Robotics Competition field for the 2021-22 season. The camp students will have the advantage of strategy preparation for the upcoming season.
- 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 survey. At a future date, more information about the camp will be emailed to you.
Contact us if you have any questions:
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Track Coaches Still Needed
We are still in need of more volunteers to help coach the boys track and field team. Practices will be after school, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. You do not need to be an expert. If you enjoy running or have competed in track and field growing up you are qualified to coach. Please consider running with your kids. It's a great incentive to train. We need help to teach, to encourage, to challenge, to celebrate, and sometimes to cry with the kids. Please consider helping out Coach Schwartz. If you are able to help out please email the Athletic Director, Billie Muñoz at bmunoz@xaviercatholicschools.org.
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Pro-Life Wisconsin Art Contest
It’s that time of year! A great opportunity for students, family, and friends in grades 1-12 who love painting, drawing, photography, or graphic design. The annual Pro-Life Wisconsin Art Contest is open and accepting submissions. All entries must be postmarked by April 30, 2021; plenty of time for students to get their work in for a chance to win!
One winner for each grade (1-12). Winning entries will be printed as a prayer card and distributed in their church and through Pro-Life Wisconsin. Download the entry form and details here: https://www.prolifewi.org/prayer-card-contest
Grand Prize for each Grade Winner:
- Their design featured on a prayer card
- 500 prayer cards for their church
- 3 tickets to the 2022 March for Life Chicago
- 3 tickets to the 2021 PLW Love for Life Gala
ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive $100 cash plus all of the above.
Please drop me a line at Therese.A@ProLifeWI.org if you have questions! We can’t wait to see the beautiful artwork!
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Lost and Found
Our lost and found is overflowing! Please click here to take a look at the items we have collected so far this year 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
We are following the guidelines provided to us by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in order to keep our schools healthy and open for as long as possible.
Students will be sent home and must remain home if:
- They have a fever (temperature 100 or above) and/or have taken any medications (for example, ibuprofen, Tylenol) to reduce fever in the last 24 hours.
- Within the last two weeks, they have come in close contact with anyone who has СOVID-19.
- They have not yet finished their quarantine/isolation period.
OR within the last 24 hours:
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They have experienced any ONE (or more) of the following symptoms above their baseline:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- New loss of smell or taste
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OR at least TWO of the following symptoms:
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Students MUST remain home until they are symptom free for 24 hours without the help of any medication. Children with fever, diarrhea, or vomiting should remain home until they are symptom free for 24 hours, even if it is unrelated to COVID-19.
As a reminder, if you are awaiting test results for a household member, please keep all students home until you receive the test results.
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Upcoming Events
- Fri., March 12
- Readquest
- Tue., March 16
- 9:30 am - Liturgy
- Fri., March 19
- $1.00 Casual Day
- Tue., March 23
- 9:30 am - Liturgy
- Thur., March 25
- 6th Grade Medieval Day
- Fri., March 26
- No School - End of 3rd Quarter
- Tue., March 30
- 9:30 am - Liturgy
- Thur., April 1
- 11:30 Dismissal - Holy Thursday
- April 2 - 11
- Easter Break
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