XMS - Weekly Newsletter

Middle School

Weekly Newsletter

3/15/23

What will I do for my soul?

pray, fast, give

See Lent 2023 for calendar of events/offerings.

Lenten Food Drive

While all items are welcome and we encourage low salt, gluten free, sugar free, etc. we have assigned the following:

5th - canned tuna/fish/hearty soups
6th - pasta/pasta sauce
7th - peanut butter/jelly
8th - birthday bag supplies - cake mixes, frosting, candles, plates, napkins

Please no expired foods, perishable items or glass containers. Thank you!

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. All lost and found items will be donated after March 31st!

Solo & Ensemble

Our talented XMS musicians are looking forward to this year’s Solo & Ensemble Festival. Members of our Choir, Orchestra and Band programs will be participating in the event. Parents, please check with your child's director for the event schedule. The performances are open to any friends and family.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

XMS - Band, Choir & Orchestra
Monday, March 20th
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

CAN YOU LEND A HAND?

We are in need of volunteers for the evening and have set up hour shifts between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. No musical skills are required. Please click here to check the sign up genius and sign up!

Orchestra News!

WSMA (Wisconsin State Music Association) recently held its District Solo and Ensemble festival. Our XMS students scored the highest possible score in each event with a few qualifying for State competition! Congratulations to everyone who participated.

Class A events qualifying for State

Estelle Koenigs (piano)

Aleksandra Resch (violin)

Tessa Wallace (violin)

Lydia Young (violin)

Class A events

Clara McKinley (violin)

Class B events

Ryan Judd (cello)

Estelle Koenigs (violin)

Tessa Wallace (piano)

Class C events

Paige Charles (violin)

Quinten Clinefelter (violin)

Zipporah Ehrlich (piano)

Daniel Lewis (violin)

Elliot Murray (violin)

Vivian Polakowski (violin)

Stella Spulak (violin)

Brooke Vandehey (violin)

Spring Sports Hawk NEWS!!

Baseline Concussion Testing is coming up for any students that will be participating in Spring Sports and have not yet completed it this school year. Testing will be happening on March 16th and 20th. Please click here to sign up for a time.

Afterwords Writing Club

Just a reminder about the writing contests that are going on:

The National Chapter of the Catholic Daughters Scholarship Essay Contest, which is open to all 8th grade students enrolling in a Catholic high school. The essay should be titled, "Be on Your Guard, Stand Firm in the Faith, Be Courageous, Be Strong. 1st prize is $1000 toward your tuition! - due Monday 3/20
The Local Chapter of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholarship Essay Contest is open only to 8th Grade girls applying to a Catholic High School. Your essay is titled, "What Does a Catholic Education Mean to Me?" - due March 31st.
The 27th Annual National Student Poetry Contest is underway, and you can participate by writing a poem, any style or any topic, 20 lines or less. Top prize is $500, plus there are other prizes just for entering, including a laptop, a tablet, wireless headphones, and Amazon gift cards. There are even prizes for the school with the most student entries. Some suggested topics are: Pride in America, friendship, nature, dreams and aspirations, really anything that inspires you. There are prizes for early entries, too, so don't delay! Final deadline is April 23rd.

Contact Ms. Bouchard for more information jbouchard@xaviercatholicschools.org

Xavier Middle School VEX IQ Robotics Camp 2023

Xavier Middle School Robotics Club is hosting a robotics camp again this year.

Dates: June 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th
Time: 9:00am –2:00pm.
Students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2023-24 school year may participate.
Fee: $225 per student (The camp fee will be collected through Blackbaud Tuition)

There will be a snack break, lunch, and outside time incorporated into the day's activities. Students must provide their own snacks and lunch. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the VEX IQ Camp Interest Form

Suzie Kroner - skroner@xaviercatholicschools.org

Brian McKinnon - bmckinnon@xaviercatholicschools.org

XHS Fine Arts Trip 2024

Xavier High School Fine Arts is traveling to Orlando, Florida in the spring of 2024! Any current 8th-11th grade student who will be enrolled in a music or theatre course next school year is able to register. The trip will include four days of fun at Disney World and Universal Studios, as well as an incredible workshop for our students about how the music and sound are made for movies. Please email Anna Van Eperen at avaneperen@xaviercatholicschools.org for more information!

XHS - Soles for Jesus

Xavier High School is collecting unworn or gently used shoes from now until April 6th. Please bring your donations to your school or XHS.

St. Thomas More Parish Fish Fry

Please join us for dine in or carry out on March 3, 17 and 31. We serve from 5:00 - 7:00. Menu includes: Haddock - baked or fried ($15), Shrimp ($15), Perch ($19), Mac & Cheese ($7) or Loaded Baked Potato ($7). All are welcome!

STM Service Hours - click here to sign up.

Questions can be directed to curtsimon9@gmail.com

World Famous Fish Fry

St. Edward Mackville is hosting its world famous fish fry, serving pike, haddock (deep fried & broiled), perch and shrimp including potato (FF, baked, or homemade potato salad), homemade coleslaw, coffee and homemade desserts. Kids menu includes choice of grilled cheese or homemade mac & cheese, both with FF. For take-outs call 920-939-7440. Serving 4:30-7:00pm. Fridays, March 17, 24 and 31.

Sacred Heart Lenten Fish Fry

Click here to view more information.

Appleton Area Recreational Soccer

Registration is open until March 28th for Appleton Aread Recreational Soccer. There are programs for ages 4 - 19. Please click here for more information.