Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
3/24/21
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Enlighten, O God of compassion,
the hearts of your children, sanctified by penance,
and in your kindness
grant those you stir to a sense of devotion
a gracious hearing when they cry out to you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
~Collect prayer from the Roman Missal. 3.24.21
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Weekly Mass
Tuesday, March 30th at 9:30am
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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 Thursday, March 25th starting at 6:30 PM. The link can also be found on Mrs. Krull’s Campus Ministry teacher webpage located here.
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End of Third Quarter
This is just a reminder that the end of the third quarter is 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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Correction
On Thursday, April 1st, XMS will have an early release at 11:40 AM, not 11:30 AM. There was a small typo in the early weekly newsletters.
Casual Days
Next Wednesday and Thursday (March 31st & April 1st) will be free casual days at XMS. There are no special themes, and all students and staff are invited to wear their favorite school approved casual clothes to school.
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ReadQuest
Just a reminder that if you won a casual day pass from ReadQuest, Monday, March 29th is the last day to use it.
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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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8th Grade T-shirts
The 8th grade t-shirt/sweatshirt order is going on now and order forms are due tomorrow, Thursday, March 25th. Please click here for the order form.
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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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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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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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Xavier Boys Basketball Camp
The Xavier Boys Basketball Camp will take place from June 9th - 11th. This camp is for students in grades 3-8. Please click here for more information.
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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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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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From the Scrip Office:
SCRIP NEWS
As we approach the Easter Break, we wanted to let you know that the ScripOffice will be CLOSED on Friday April 2nd through Friday April 9th. We will reopen on Monday April 12th at 8:00am. Make sure you plan accordingly.
As you think about your gift card needs, if you have not set up your Presto Pay on the Shop with Scrip website, now would be a great time to do that. Several times a year Scrip offers special discounts to customers who pay via Presto Pay. More and more of our stores are offering e-cards and reloadable cards in addition to traditional gift cards. These are all kept in your virtual "wallet" on the app, making them readily available whenever and wherever you need them!
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Upcoming Events
- Thur., March 25
- 6th Grade Medieval Day
- Fri., March 26
- No School - End of 3rd Quarter
- Tue., March 30
- 9:30 am - Liturgy
- Wed., March 31
- Free Casual Day
- Thur., April 1
- 11:40 Dismissal - Holy Thursday
- Free Casual Day
- April 2 - 11
- Easter Break
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