May 17, 2017
Weekly Announcements
A Prayer to Honor Mary During This Month the Memorare
REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy
protection,
implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left
unaided. Inspired with this confidence,
I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I
come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother
of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Thank You!
The teachers and staff would like to thank our Home and School Association for
the delicious meal and treats during last week's Teacher Appreciation Week.
The car washes were such a fantastic surprise! Everything was wonderful and
your kindness is greatly appreciated!
On May 24th, for 24 hours we are asking our alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
students and friends to come together to show their Xavier pride and to
help us generate revenue that provides opportunities and transforms lives.
Please visit XavierDay.org for more information or to make a gift.
The Great Cookie Sale!
Mrs. Gear's Economics Class is raising money for the XMS Library! We will be
selling individual Mr. Reynebeau Cookies for $2.00 each after school on May
25th, but if you would like to treat yourself to a delightful dessert, you can
pre-order some for home and pick them up on May 25th. Please click here for
the order form. Orders are due May 19th.
XMS Home and School's Badger Bash
Xavier Middle School will be holding their
Badger Bash fundraiser at Badger Sports
Park on Thursday, May 25th from 4:00 - 9:00
pm. Please see the flyer for more information.
Middle School End of the Year Activities
Thursday, May 25th
Badger Bash 4:00 to 9:00 pm at Badger
Sports Park
Tuesday May 30th
Farewell Mass Special Time 8:30 am
Co-Curricular Awards 1:55 pm in Auditorium
Student Yearbook Signing 2:50 pm
Wednesday, May 31st
Graduation for 8th Grade 6:30 pm
Friday, June 2nd
Academic Awards 9:30 am
Prayer Service 10:00 am
Dismissal at Special Time 10:40 am
Thursday, May 18th is Art Night
ART NIGHT is FAST approaching! Over 300 student artists will have work on
display. Please feel free to come and bring your friends and relatives. Young
children especially are fun to watch as they see the hall of papier mache. All
ages will enjoy this event.
Guest artist, well known Fox Valley watercolorist 91 year old Phil Sealy, will
be in the auditorium to share his work, technique and insights. Reynebeau
cookies will be served while supplies last.
The students are working very hard to make this show a big success! Come
and view their talents.
Lost and Found
We have a lot of items in our lost and found bins. Please
have your child take a look for their things. All items
remaining in the lost and found will be donated at the end
of the school year.
Home and School Association News
Staff Appreciation:
Last week our XMS Home and School Association celebrated our staff.
Monday: Lunch was catered by Canteen Catering during the staff inservice day.
Tuesday: Staff was provided with a variety of desserts.
Wednesday: All staff received a "Breakfast Bucket" before school.
Thursday: Staff was treated with a candy "bar" and a take home plant.
Friday: All staff was gifted with a Full Service Car Wash coupon at PDQ.
End of the Year Trips/Activities:
HSA is again providing funds to offset the cost of the each class' yearend
trip/activity.
Thank you to all families who have contributed to the HSA dues this school
year which has supported our staff and provided extra fun and enrichment for
our students!
Would you like to join our Home and School Board for the 2017-18 school
year? The commitment is minimal as we only meet a few times each year as
we work together to provide fun activities for the students and staff at XMS. If
you are interested in joining our group please contact Keri McCormick
at: [email protected].
Football Registration Still Open
Just a reminder that sign up for flag football, Pop Warner, and 8th grade
football is still open. Please click here to register. If you have questions, please
contact Jeff Stary at [email protected].
Appleton Parks and Recreation Flag Football
The Appleton Recreation Department fall youth flag football league is designed
to develop skills and an understanding of the game that will lead to a lifelong
enjoyment of the game of football in a SAFE, structured, and inclusive setting.
More information and registration can be found here.
Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links -- Wrightstown
For more info or to register - www.facebook.com/xavierboosterclub
Four-Person 18-Hole Scramble -- $125 per Person
Registration Begins -- 10 AM
Shotgun Start -- 11 AM
Appetizers and Cash Bar -- 4:30 PM
Dinner and Program -- 5 PM
Fee Includes --- Box Lunch
-- 18 Holes of Golf with Cart
-- Dinner + Program
Dinner + Program Only -- $25 per Person
REGISTER ONLINE!
Attention, Parents of Current 5th Graders
The dates for the 6th grade Camp/Retreat 2017 have been set. Mark your
calendars now for September 19t h - 21st. This event is something all of our
students remember as one of the highlights of their time here at XMS. Parent
chaperones are needed, and if you can help, please let Mrs. Verhagen know by
calling 730-8849, ext. 200. All volunteers must be Virtus trained.
From the LMC
Please note that all books are due back in our school library by May 25th .
Please make sure your son or daughter returns all their borrowed books and
materials by that date. Thank you!
Box Tops and Milk Caps
Thank you to all who have sent General Mills Box Tops and Kwik Trip/Milk
Moola milk caps to the middle school. Our school earned over $900 this year
because of your efforts!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Please continue
to collect Box Tops and Moola milk caps over the summer for our 2017-18
school year. Campbell soup no longer has its soup label program, so we can't
collect them anymore. Thanks again for all your help that supports Xavier
Middle School!!
7th Grade Parents
It has long been a tradition here at XMS that 7th
grade parents help with the graduation reception.
This allows the 8th grade parents to relax and enjoy
their child's big night. This year our 8th grade
graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday,
May 31st at 6:30 pm.
To help make this evening a success, participation from all 7 th grade parents
who do not have an 8th grader is appreciated. We are in need of volunteers
who can help decorate the cafeteria for the dance on Wednesday, May 31 st,
beginning at 1:00 pm, or who could help set up and serve at the reception
following graduation from 7:30 until 9:00 pm. We will contact you to let you
know exactly what your duties will entail. If you would like to volunteer, or if
you have any questions please contact Amanda Steffens at
[email protected]
or
Michelle
Hesson
at
[email protected]. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
XHS Dance Team Try Outs
Attention dancers interested in trying out for the Xavier High School Dance
Team. There will be informational meetings on June 5 and 6 starting
a t 5:00 in the Xavier Commons. You will be able to ask questions and tryout
packets will be handed out. Tryouts are June 7 and 8 starting at 5:00.
Scrip News
Did you know that you can continue to purchase Scrip in the summer? Our
summer hours are:
June 5th until August 29th
Monday thru Thursday
7:30am - 1:30pm
Scrip is only available at the Scrip Office, which is located at the Xavier
Central Office, 101 E. Northland.
Summer Band Opportunities
XMS Summer Lesson Program
This summer Mrs. Ninnemann and Mr. Eis will be offering summer band lessons
at the middle school. Students will receive four, 15 minute lessons for $50. We
hope that your child will take time for a bit of music this summer. We have
offered a variety of dates to help work around the busy days of summer. Both
teachers will be using SignUp Genius to schedule their summer lessons. Heid
Music is another wonderful option for summer lessons.
Mrs. Ninnemann dates (click here for information)
June 21st, 27th and 28th
August 8th, 9th and 14th.
Mr. Eis dates (click here for information)
June 15/16, July 13/14
July 27/28, August 10/11
Contact Mrs. Ninnemann and Mr. Eis for more information.
Summer Band Camp - Great opportunities right in our back yard.
Middle School is a fantastic time to attend a week long band camp. Spread
your wings. Meet some new friends. All camp info can be found on Mr. Eis's
Haiku page.
AASD - Appleton North Band Camp -July 24th - 28th
Lawrence University Band Camp- July 16th - 22nd
St. Norbert College- June 12th - 16th
Lakeland College - July 23rd - 29th
UWGB Music Camp - July 9th - 24th
UW Madison Music Camp - June 19th - 24th
Sunglasses and Blender Bottles For Sale
Attention Xavier families! Are you active or do you spend time
in the sun? Well, the Xavier High School Entrepreneurship Class
has a solution for you! You have the opportunity to buy
sunglasses and blender bottles! Sunglasses will be priced at $3 for 1 pair and
$5 for 2 pairs. Blender bottles will be sold for $10 each. You have the
opportunity to help lives in danger, since all of your proceeds will be donated
to the Harbor House center for domestic abuse. Any of your donations will be
given to the Boy's and Girl's Club. Treat yourself while helping out your own
community! Order forms were sent home with your student, additional forms
are in the school office.
Xavier High School Summer Camps
Please click the links below to find more information about summer camps at
Xavier High School.
Volleyball Camp (Register by 5/28/17)
Girls Basketball Camp (Register by 6/2/17)
Boys Basketball Camp (Register by 5/30/17)
Strength and Conditioning
Youth Football Camp
Soccer Camp (Waiver)
Attachments:
XMS Lunch Menu - May/June
XMS Volleyball Sign Up (Due May 24th)
Faith Factor - Information and Registration
Upcoming Events
May 17
9:30 am-Liturgy with Fr. Dennis Ryan
3:30-4:30 pm-Company Blue celebration
6:30 pm-Orchestra Concert at XHS
May 18
6:30 pm-Art Night at XMS
May 23
8:30 am-Liturgy with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken
May 24
8:15 am-3:15 pm-Grade 5 to Bay Beach
9:30 am-3:00 pm-Grade 7 -bowling and movie
May 25
4:00-8:00 pm-Badger Bash at Badger Sports Park
May 26
Free casual day
8th grade to Lake Lucerne
May 29
Memorial Day-No school
May 30
8:30 am-Farewell Liturgy with Fr. Ryan Starks
1:55 pm-Co-Curricular awards
2:50 pm-Yearbook signing
May 31
6th grade Olympics
6:30 pm-8th grade graduation liturgy and ceremony
June 2
10:40 am-Dismissal for summer break
Aug. 30
First day of school