Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
10/14/20
Maker of the Seasons, thank you for all that autumn teaches me. Change my focus so that I see not only what I am leaving behind, but also the harvest and the plentitude that my life holds. May my heart grow freer and my life more peaceful as I resonate with, and respond to, the many teachings this season offers to me. ~ Joyce Rupp
Weekly Mass
Tuesday, October 20th at 9:30am.
Join us via livestream here Campus Ministry - XMS
2020-2021 Student Directory
Click here for the 2020-2021 student directory.
Outside FLEX Time
As long as it's not raining students will continue to have FLEX time outside. Please be sure your student wears appropriate outdoor clothing to stay warm during their outside flex time.
Yearbooks
2019-2020 Yearbooks are now here and can be purchased at the XMS school office. The cost is $23.00. They can be purchased with cash (exact change needed) or a check made payable to Xavier Catholic Schools. Students can purchase yearbooks after school at the front office or parents can stop by during the day. Yearbooks are also available at the scrip office.
Schedule Reminders
Below are some days coming up when we will not have school.
  • Friday, October 16 - Professional Development Day (Full day Care available)
  • Friday, October 30 - End of 1st Quarter (Full day Care available)
  • Friday, December 11 - Professional Development Day (Full day Care available)
We are excited to be planning a re-imagined Celebrate! We had a fabulous kickoff meeting in September and generated some wonderful ideas. Now it is time to get to work and put those ideas into action. All volunteers are welcome, even if you did not attend the first meeting. We love working with volunteers, miss seeing parents, and this is one area in which parents can still volunteer.

NEW Meeting Location! We are moving indoors (masked and socially distanced) into the ballroom at Butte des Morts Country Club. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 20th at noon. 

Please RSVP if possible, by Monday, October 19 at noon. Questions or can’t attend, but still want to be involved? Contact Lisa to RSVP or with questions at lpfaff@XavierCatholicSchools.org or 735-9380.
From the Art Room:
6th, 7th, 8th grade notes:
Mrs. Baruth has hundreds of pieces of ART from last year in her room. Students are encouraged to pick their artwork up and take it home!
 
She also has a few photos from the SALT of the earth or LIGHT of the world creativity boosters this year ... She says, "While we are making many changes for 2020, you can see the students are creative, artistic and happy!
Christmas Stars 2020
Christmas Stars 2020, will be presented in a one-hour "TV Christmas Special" format, professionally produced by Champion Video. You will be able to watch it from the comfort and safety of your home through your computer or smart TV. Our patrons can expect the usual fun and inspiration with an added dose of "TV magic”. So gather the family (we suggest adding a big bowl of popcorn and some hot chocolate) and enjoy a new version of this favorite Christmas tradition!
The streaming performances will run every day from
December 11-25 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm. 
Additional 1:00 pm performances are available on select days.
 
Tickets for each performance are $13.
Each ticket will contain a stream code for the performance of your choice, and may be used once.
 
Get tickets for stream codes and a complete schedule of performances at
www.christmasstars.org or call the box office, 920-733-8840. 
 
Please note:
The Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office is unavailable for walk up sales at this time, but is open for phone orders Mondays & Wednesdays from noon until 3:00 pm.
  
A Program of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System
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.
  • They have tested positive for COVID-19, with or without having symptoms, and have not yet finished their isolation period per public health recommendations.
  • Within the last two weeks, they have come in close contact with anyone who has СOVID-19.
 
OR within the last 24 hours:
  • 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
 
  • 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.
From the Scrip Office:
The new RaiseRight mobile app makes shopping easier. Shop gift cards from more that 750 top brands right from your phone. Weather you’re at home or at the store. Narrow your search with categories that fit your everyday shopping needs.
 
Already have a ShopWithScrip account? Pick up right where you left off. Use the same sign-in information. Your gift cards and payment information automatically transfer to the app. Get the app www.RaiseRight.com.
 
You can now earn on Roundy’s eGift cards. It’s even easier to earn 4% on your grocery list when you shop Roundy’s eGift cards. Buy them at home or right in the store with our mobile app, RaiseRight, and use them instantly. No planning necessary.
 
Roundy’s gift card details:
  • Earnings: 4%
  • eGift cards: $5 - $500
  • Physical gift cards: $25, $50, $100
  • Reloadable physical gift cards: $5 - $500
  • Accepted at Pick ‘n Save (WI), Metro Market (WI)
Bonus Fest is coming October 9th - 31st! Each weekend features a different lineup of brands on bonus for 2 days only.
  • Bonuses start at 12:00 am ET Friday and end at 11:59 pm ET Saturday.
  • All gift card types (eGift cards, physical gift cards, and money added to reloadable cards) are included
Upcoming Events
  • Fri., Oct. 16
  • NO SCHOOL
  • Tue., Oct 20
  • 9:30 am - Liturgy
  • Tue., Oct 27
  • 9:30 am - Liturgy
  • Fri., Oct. 30
  • NO SCHOOL - End of 1st Quarter
  • Virtual 7th Grade Day @ XHS