Change in COVID-19 Isolation Recommendations |
Iowa Health and Human Services has provided an update on the guidance for COVID-19 isolation recommendations. This can be found in the document included below, but can be summarized by saying that COVID-19 is now treated as any other respiratory illness. The recommendation for those with respiratory symptoms is to be excluded from school and child care settings until fever-free (<100.4) for 24 hours without the use of a fever reducing medication AND respiratory symptoms are mild and improving.
The Child Illnesses And Exclusion Criteria for Education and Child Care Settings
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Conferences / Saint Shop Hours on March 6th |
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:00-8:00 PM. These will be walk-in conferences, no appointment needed.
The Saint Shop will be closed after school on March 6th and will instead be open during conferences from 6:00-8:00 PM.
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Planned Absences Before or After Spring Break |
As a reminder, if your family has travel plans that extend before or after Spring Break, please be sure to communicate this with the front desk at: info@xaviersaints.org
It is also very important that your student communicates any absences with each of their teachers as well
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Service Hours Reminder for Seniors | Senior parents, please check in with your child about their progress on their service graduation requirements. Students need to complete and have 45 hours of service verified to graduate. Students can show you their hours on their MobileServe app. All hours should be turned in by April 15, 2024. Students should see Mrs. Zeckser if they have any questions. | |
Please continue to drop off Hy-Vee receipts for the Cash 4 Students program at the main office anytime in March. The deadline to turn in receipts is March 31st.
Thank you for your help with this great fundraiser for Xavier!
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Xavier Uniform approved NEW polos are available to purchase (cash or check only) in the Saints Shop. These are a 60/40 cotton/poly blend shirt available in White short sleeve ($15), Navy short sleeve ($15), and Navy long sleeve ($20) only. These are not Land's End polos.
You may also order the new polos through 8to18. If you order through 8to18 please make sure to provide an accurate email address so we can notify you/your student when your order is ready to be picked up in the Saints Shop.
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Action Item: Grandparents Mass 2024: Parents, Please RSVP |
Xavier will be holding our Annual Grandparents Mass on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 9:50 AM. All grandparents are invited to attend the Mass with their grandchild(ren). This year we are asking parents to RSVP the total number of grandparents attending for your child. We will then mail them an invitation with the details, but grandparents will not need to RSVP themselves. Even if your grandparents cannot attend in person, please complete this form so that we may send them information about how to find the mass online and thank them for their support.
Once you have a total number of attendees determined, please click here to RSVP for them by Friday, March 1st. If you have any that are uncertain, please add them as a "yes". We'd rather plan for too many than too few!
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Post Prom Volunteers Needed! |
Post Prom 2024 will be held on May 4, 2024 at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center immediately following Xavier Prom. As always, the goal of Post Prom has been to provide a safe, fun, drug- and alcohol-free environment for our students. Please keep in mind that this event is completely dependent on parent support.
We are in need of Post Prom committee volunteers. This is typically served by junior parents. If you are interested or have questions regarding either, please text Jess Johnson at 319-431-9985 or email her at jessicahjohnson410@gmail.com
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Action Item: XITA / XISA / XTRA Nominations |
Please remember to take a moment to fill out this quick form by March 1st to nominate teachers/staff/coaches/volunteers for this year’s XITA, XISA & XTRA awards.
We've currently received nominations from less than 2% of parents.
Click Here to make a Nomination...
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2024-25 Registration is Now Open! |
PowerSchool Registration is now open! You are welcome and encouraged to start this process at this time. Deadline to complete the registration process is March 29, 2024 for priority enrollment. After March 29, 2024 all registration materials are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
PowerSchool Registration Directions...
PowerSchool Parent Portal...
Any questions should be directed to the individuals listed below:
The updated Xavier Catholic Schools admissions and enrollment policy can be found below.
2024/25 School Year Enrollment & Tuition Information...
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2023-24 Yearbooks ~ Order Now and Help us meet our Sales Goal! | If you are interested in ordering a 2023-2024 Yearbook and helping us meet our sales goal, please follow the link here to order from Jostens Online. | |
Seniors Photos for the yearbook will be due March 29th and can be emailed to Lauren Phillips at lauren.phillips@xaviersaints.org.
Students should be in appropriate attire with no baseball caps. Headshots are preferred.
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A Special Presentation from Archbishop Zinkula at St. Jude Church
All are welcome to attend a special Leap Day presentation on Thursday, February 29 at 6:30 PM as Archbishop Zinkula shares his personal journey of "My Road to Being a Bishop: What's God Saying to You?" Please gather in the church for the presentation and enjoy a reception immediately following in the Community Center. For more information, or to have questions addressed, contact the St. Jude parish office at 319-390-3520.
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Catholic Heart Work Camp
Catholic Heart Workcamp invites you to be part of something greater through love, service, and connection in summer 2024. Through meaningful service projects, spiritual growth, and lifelong friendships, our Catholic mission trips equip youth to impact their world and deepen their relationship with God. Register now at heartworkcamp.com.
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Student-Led Bible Studies
Throughout Lent, we are offering multiple Bible studies (girls or guys) led by Xavier students! Encourage your student to come grow in fellowship and faith with their peers. There are multiple groups to choose from either during Tuesday/Thursday RTI, after school at Xavier, or on Sundays. Students should contact Campus Ministry at lilly.boenker@xaviersaints.org to sign up for one.
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Xavier Hosting State Speech - Donations Needed
Xavier Booster Club is hosting an all-day State Speech event on Saturday, March 9th. We are looking for some donated food items to be brought in on Friday March 8th. The donations will help expand our normal concessions offerings and help boost some of our profits. Thank you for considering!
Click Here to Sign Up...
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Girls Golf Parent Meeting | There will be a Girls Golf Parent Meeting for all Parents of girls planning to play golf this spring on Monday, February 26th @ 6:00 PM in the Xavier Commons | |
Mandatory Cheer Parent Meeting | There will be a mandatory meeting for all Cheer Parents on Wednesday, February 28th at 5:30 PM in the XHS Commons. | |
Trapshooting Parent Meeting | There will be a Trapshooting meeting for all parents and new members on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:00pm in the Xavier Commons | |
There will be a meeting for those interested in learning more about cheerleading on Wednesday, February 28th at 5:30pm in the XHS Commons.
Those interested in trying out or wanting more information should complete this pre-registration form.
Please contact Erica Rheinschmidt (XHS Cheerleading Moderator) with any questions: erica.rheinschmidt@xaviersaints.org
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6300 42nd St. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
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