Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
3/17/21
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Today we celebrate St. Patrick
CHRIST WITH ME,
CHRIST BEFORE ME,
CHRIST BEHIND ME,
CHRIST IN ME,
CHRIST BENEATH ME,
CHRIST ABOVE ME,
CHRIST ON MY RIGHT,
CHRIST ON MY LEFT,
CHRIST WHEN I LIE DOWN,
CHRIST WHEN I SIT DOWN,
CHRIST WHEN I ARISE,
CHRIST IN THE HEART OF EVERY MAN WHO THINKS OF ME,
CHRIST IN THE MOUTH OF EVERYONE WHO SPEAKS OF ME,
CHRIST IN EVERY EYE THAT SEES ME,
CHRIST IN EVERY EAR THAT HEARS ME.
~ taken from a prayer often attributed to St. Patrick
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Weekly Mass
Tuesday, March 23rd at 9:30am
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Lenten Almsgiving - Paid Casual Day on Friday, March 19 - The Feast of St. Joseph!
Xavier Middle School traditionally holds a Lenten Food Drive to support the St. Joseph Food Program. For safety reasons, we chose to forego the food collection. The money raised from Friday’s casual day will support the same mission and demonstrate commitment to our lenten practices. Instead of bringing in food items, please consider donating to this worthy organization and participate in Friday’s casual day. St. Joseph, pray for us!
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5th Grade Stations of the Cross 2021
Please use the following link to view online the 2021 Living Stations of the Cross prayerfully led by the 5th grade students on Friday, March 16th starting at 6:30 PM. The link can also be found on Mrs. Krull’s Campus Ministry teacher webpage located here. If you are unable to watch on the 16th, a second Living Stations of the Cross will be shown on Thursday, March 25th at 6:30 PM.
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End of Third Quarter
This is just a reminder that the end of the third quarter is next Friday, March 26th. There is no school that day. Please check with your student(s) to see if they have any missing assignments that need to be turned in, or AR points that they need to complete.
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Low Lunch Balances
This is a friendly reminder that students should have a positive lunch balance. Students that have lunch accounts with negative balances that are more than $10 will not be allowed to take extra entrees or additional milks. Friendly reminder that only a meal is free, and a meal includes a main entree, fruits, vegetables, and a milk. Extra entrees and extra milks are an additional charge. When a student’s lunch balance does become more than $10 in the negative, the homeroom teacher will talk with the student explaining how the lunch balances need to be positive in order for the student to order extra food or drinks. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the school at any time.
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8th Grade Jazz Band Concert - Congratulations
Congratulations to the members of the 8th Grade Jazz Band for a wonderful performance last week. They performed at XHS as part of a benefit concert for Dan's House of Hope. Dan's House was founded by a Xavier family to assist adolescents and young adults who are battling cancer. Thank you to our 8th grade students for helping raise money for an amazing cause. To find out more on Dan's House of Hope, or to make a donation, please visit danshouseofhope.org.
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Greenfield Street Drop-off/Pick-up
This information is for parents who use Greenfield Street to drop-off and pick-up their child(ren). Xavier Middle School (XMS) administration were recently contacted by the Appleton Police Department who were contacted by neighbors who live on Greenfield Street about perceived speeding by individuals that use Greenfield Street before school during drop-off time and after school during pick-up time. The Appleton Police Department has asked that the XMS administration provide a friendly reminder to all individuals who use Greenfield Street during these times to obey the posted speed limits and pay extra attention to other individuals who use Greenfield Street during these times. There is a high possibility that the Appleton Police Department will be patrolling Greenfield Street on a regular basis for the remainder of the school year to enforce the speed limits. The XMS administration, Appleton Police Department, and other individuals thank everyone for their diligence to obey the local posted speed limits.
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XMS - Band Solo & Ensemble Festival
Congratulations goes out to our 6th, 7th and 8th grade band students that participated in this years in-person Solo & Ensemble Festival. All participants performed a solo for our guest judges. Each student was scored in five musical areas. The total score then determines the award rating.
Festival Rating: 1st place - blue ribbon; 2nd place - red ribbon; 3rd place - white ribbon
Outstanding Performance Awards: As an added reward, the judges were each asked to pick outstanding performances. These students will receive an award pin for their work. They all did an outstanding job! Please click the following links for the results: Site 6, Site 7 and Site 8.
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Attention All Talented Artists!
The Yearbook Club is looking for entries for the Yearbook Cover Contest. We need your help in designing a creative cover for this year’s yearbook. All entries must be related to the theme that was chosen by the Yearbook Club. This year’s theme is: “Separate we’re many, together we’re one.” We’d like to have a cover that features puzzle pieces. The reason why is because there are many separate puzzle pieces, but when they come together, they form one image. If you need more information or if you need some help getting started, see Mr. Jerger, and he’d be happy to help. All entries are due in Mr. Jerger’s office by Thursday, March 25th.
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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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This inspiring production tells the Easter story and celebrates the joyous time when Our Lord walked the earth. Our powerful, original musical drama features a contemporary Christian score, appropriate for all ages.
Streaming *On-Demand March 25-April 2
* On-demand tickets allow 48 hours to view starting from the time you enter the code from your ticket, within the streaming dates.
Closed Captioning Provided
All Tickets $13
On Sale Now!
(920) 733-8840
A Program of the St Francis Xavier Catholic School System
Proceeds from ticket sales supports tuition assistance for Xavier students
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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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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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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 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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