Next Week: State Testing Days
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State testing will begin next week.
Students testing start at 7:50am, all other students start at 9:50am
- Monday, April 4 - 10th grade only testing
- Tuesday, April 5 - 9th, 10th, 11th grades testing
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Wednesday, April 6 - 9th, 10th, 11th grades testing *2:45pm Dismissal
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New: Free Meals for All Students Ends with the 2022 School Year
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When the 2021-2022 school year ends, so do free meals for every student. While the federal government funded a program that allowed all students access to free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress recently declined to continue funding this program. This means all families will need to carry a positive balance in their children’s school meal accounts when school begins next fall.
We understand this change may cause you to worry. There are important steps you can take today to make sure your student receives the meals they need next year.
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Complete An Application for Free and Reduced Meals NOW. If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, they can still receive them next year, but you must take action to make it happen.
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Complete the 2021-2022 application for free and reduced meals before the end of this school year if you have not already filled out an application for the 2021-2022 school year. This will give you a 30-day grace period at the start of the 2022-2023 school year to complete another application for next year.
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Then, fill out the 2022-2023 online application which will be available on the Xavier website after July 1, 2022. Even if you complete the 2021-2022 application, you will still need to complete the 2022-2023 application as well.
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Budget for the Cost of School Lunches (if you do not qualify for free and reduced meals). Families that do not qualify for free or reduced meals can start depositing money into their student’s account to prepare for the cost of school lunches next year. Information on meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year will be available in the near future.
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Pay Off Negative School Lunch Balances. If your student has a negative lunch account balance, we encourage you to pay that as soon as possible and then begin depositing money into your student’s account to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year.
To apply for free or reduced meals, please go to the Xavier website to find an application. For assistance completing the application or for questions, please contact Lorraine Gaffney; Food Service Director at lorraine.gaffney@xaviersaints.org or call 319-294-6635 x339.
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New: STO Deadline Approaching (2 Weeks Until Due Date!)
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The Our Faith, Our Children, Our Future School Tuition Organization (STO) and Xavier High School are pleased to once again provide tuition assistance to qualifying families. The STO program will be utilizing FACTS Management in Lincoln, NE to assist in determining the level of assistance to be awarded. FACTS Management has an application that all families need to complete to be considered for assistance. Your personal information will be held in strictest confidence at all times. If you have a child at more than one Archdiocesan School, you will only need to complete one application form. If divorced parents each pay a portion of the tuition bill, then each household needs to complete an application for a possible award towards their portion of tuition. There is a $36 non-refundable processing fee for the online application payable to FACTS. WE DO NOT HAVE PAPER APPLICATIONS THIS YEAR.
The FACTS application needs to be completed no later than April 15, 2022. The application is available online at online.factsmgt.com/aid in both English and Spanish. In addition to your completed application, you must include a copy of 2021 current wage and tax information.
The second round FACTS applications are due July 1st.
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New: Attn: Junior & Senior Parents - Post Prom
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Just a reminder that prom is only a month away (April 30)! We are excited about this year‘s event and are still looking for donations to make this post prom a fun, safe and memorable one.
If you would like to make an individual donation, or if you know of a business that would like to donate, please do so by:
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making the donation through the 8to18 app
- mailing or dropping off any monetary donations to Xavier (marked Attn: Post Prom).
- contacting Janel Shimak at 319-270-4404
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Action Item: Last Day to Make a Nomination for the Booster Club's XTRA Leadership Award
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In 2007, the Xavier Booster Club’s XTRA Leadership Award was created to honor an outstanding Xavier High School mentor, coach, moderator or director of a Booster Club sponsored extra-curricular activity in athletics, fine arts or clubs outside of the classroom. The nominee may coach within any organized sport, fine arts program or organized club at any level.
The award criteria includes:
- The Nominee is a role model for Xavier High School students
- The Nominee displays outstanding leadership skills to help form and shape future leaders through activities, which take students outside the classroom and onto the stage, field, court, etc.
- The activity is successful
The nomination form is due TODAY, April 1st. Please use this link to submit your nomination:
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Next Week: Forever Saints Day 2022 - Thursday, April 7
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LaSalle-Regis-Xavier FOREVER SAINTS DAY
A ‘Day of Giving’ that celebrates the past, present and future of Catholic education!
Together as one. Forever Saints.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Noon to 7 p.m. (CST)
Livestream From XHS & All-Alumni Reunion at Parlor City, NewBo
XavierSaints.org/FSD
Facebook page: Facebook.com/XavierSaints
Join co-hosts Mitch Fick (X05) and Katie Giorgio (X99) at the top of each hour for our 4th Annual "Day of Giving" livestream. You won’t want to miss out on the fun, entertainment, and camaraderie! All funds raised will go toward the Xavier Impact Fund, which is used to support: Family Financial Assistance, Teacher Endowment, and Faith and Academic Advancement.
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Reminder: Progress Reports |
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April progress reports and eligibility grades will be pulled on Monday and released on Wednesday, April 6th.
Eligibility rules for progress reports state that a student will be considered ineligible to participate in games, competitions, performances, etc. if he/she has a failing grade on any progress report. The ineligibility period for April will start on Wednesday, April 6th, and end at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12th.
Make sure to work with your kids and have your kids work with their teacher to get assistance in their academics. Kids should also communicate with their coaches and moderators if they miss practice in order to receive academic assistance.
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Tickets for the Spring Play, “The Play That Goes Wrong” are on sale now! Head to xaviersaints.org/tickets to find your seat. Show times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday April 7th-9th. Cost is $7 for Adults and $5 for K-12 & Seniors.
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Reminder: It's Busing Reimbursement Time! |
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If you live in the Cedar Rapids Community School District, please return the completed form to the main office prior to May 1st.
If you live in College Community, Linn Mar Community, Marion Independent or any other district, the form must be mailed directly to that district's business office. They must receive it by May 1st.
If you live in a school district that is not listed you will need to contact that school district’s business or transportation department to obtain the form and address to mail it to.
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As part of the Xavier Foundation’s annual Forever Saints Day on Thursday, April 7th, we are offering Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel as an additional opportunity for prayer. This is a great time for parents, grandparents and alumni to spend an hour with Jesus in the Eucharist for prayers of thanksgiving and petition for our Catholic school community. Thank you for considering this opportunity:
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Website: XavierSaints.org | Phone: 319-294-6635 | Fax: 319-294-6712 |
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