Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
5/18/22
I rejoiced when I heard them say, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
Psalm 122
Weekly Mass
Tuesday, May 24th at 9:30am.
Join us via livestream here Campus Ministry - XMS
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:
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
XMS Spring Band Concert and Awards Ceremony
Please join our 4th - 8th grade band students in a year-end celebration of our musical talents.  
  • 4th & 5th grade bands will perform at 6:00 pm
  • 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.
Booster Club Golf Outing
The annual Booster Club Golf Outing is coming up!  Royal St. Patrick's is the place to be on June 21st.  Grab some friends and hit the links for a day of fun, some friendly competition, and camaraderie all while supporting the Xavier Booster Club.  Click here for the flyer or click here to go to the registration website.
2022-2023 Tuition Information
Tuition statements for the upcoming 22-23 academic year will be issued June 1, 2022.
Smart Tuition is now Blackbaud Tuition Management. 
Existing families can access the updated statement through their current log-in. A letter will be sent to all new families with instructions on creating your account with Blackbaud to access your statement. 
 
There are two payment options; a one-time full tuition payment (due June 30th) or a 10-month payment plan (equal payments between Aug - May). You can manage your payment type and account information using your online Blackbaud account.
 
Please remember that your tuition account also includes Scrip credits and/or sports, fine arts, choir, testing and extracurricular fees, as applicable.
 
Visit our website or go to the Blackbaud website for additional information.
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.
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.
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!
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:
 
  • They have experienced any ONE of the following symptoms:
  • New repetitive cough
  • New loss of smell or taste
  • Shortness of breath/trouble breathing
 
  • 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.
Upcoming Events
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
  • $1.00 Casual Day
Tuesday, May 24
  • 9:30 am - Farewell Mass
Wednesday, May 25
  • Schoolwide Picnic Lunch
Thursday, May 26
  • 9:30 am - Talent Show
Friday, May 27
  • 5th Grade to Bay Beach
  • 11:30 am - 8th Grade to Erb Park
Monday, May 30
  • No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 31
  • 6th Grade to Badger Sports Park
  • 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