Wednesday, March 23, 2022 |
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New: Prayers for Russia and Ukraine
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Pope Francis has invited the world to join him in the consecration of Russia and of Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary this Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation. If you are unable to join the livestream a recording will be available on the Archdiocese of Dubuque website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
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As per Archdiocese and Xavier High School policy, we do from time to time invite the K-9 Unit of the Cedar Rapids Police Department and/or Linn County Sheriff's Department to conduct training at the school. These dogs may search all lockers, automobiles, and book bags on the school grounds. In the event this training results in the discovery of illegal drugs, parents will be notified, and charges are possible.
We wanted to inform parents that today (3/23) the Cedar Rapids Police K-9 unit did a walkthrough exercise in our school parking lot and no drugs were found during this exercise.
We will continue to do all that we can to encourage students to make healthy choices, including the choice to avoid involvement with drugs.
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Action Item: Nominations Needed for 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 now open until April 1st and accepting your nominations. Please use this link to submit your nomination:
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New: Visit to the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinwa
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Campus Ministry will be visiting the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinwa on Friday April 8th. Anyone young women interested in this visit should contact jody.esker@xaviersaints.org or stop in Campus Ministry for more information.
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Reminder: Save the Date - Forever Saints Day 2022 |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Three years ago, the Xavier Foundation partnered with the LaSalle-Regis-Xavier Alumni Association to launch the first ever day-of-giving event called Forever Saints Day (FSD). This event has collectively raised nearly $300,000 for our Saints! On April 7th this fun tradition will continue with the goal of raising $110,000. Funds raised will be directed to the Xavier Impact Fund.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON APRIL 7, 2022:
• Live interviews at the top of the hour from Noon– 7 pm CST
• Hourly Prizes!
• 2nd Annual “Principal Pop” Free Throw Contest
• New! Wall of Honor Hour
• New! Young Alumni host an All Alumni Happy Hour, Parlor City in Newbo, 5–7 pm
• New! Alumni Business of the Month Announced
• New! Night Owl Challenge, 10–11 pm
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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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Reminder: Join us in a Novena for Mental Health |
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Today was day three of a nine day school wide Novena to St. Dymphna for Mental Health. We delivered Rosaries for each student and a copy of the above Novena, which we will be praying together each day at noon.
We welcome you to join us. We are a people of prayer. Let us come together to pray for our students, staff, and families that are struggling with mental illness.
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Reminder: State Testing Days / No School Days |
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State Testing - Students testing start at 7:50am, all other students start at 9:50am
- Monday, April 4 - 10th grades testing
- Tuesday, April 5 - 9th, 10th, 11th grades testing
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Wednesday, April 6 - 9th, 10th, 11th grades testing *2:45pm Dismissal
Remaining 2022 No School Days are:
- Friday, April 15, 2022 - Good Friday
- Monday, April 18, 2022 - Teacher In-Service
- Monday, May 2, 2022 - Teacher In-Service
- Monday, May 30, 2022 - Memorial Day
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Reminder: Saint Shop Graduation Party Supplies Website Now Open! |
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Attention Senior Parents! The Saints Shop has all your graduation party needs covered. Special order Xavier logo imprinted plates, napkins, cups and table runners, “Xavier Graduate” yard signs and vinyl banners. Complete your party décor with cutlery and plastic tablecloths in navy blue or silver.
If you wish to see samples before placing an online order, please stop by the Saints Shop.
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Reminder: Application for Tuition Assistance Now Open via FACTS |
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The 2022-2023 STO application is now open via FACTS and available for you to begin completing. Please complete the form and upload the required tax information.
A few reminders:
- The deadline is April 15, 2022
- You will need your 2021 tax return to complete the application
Remember, the completion of this application is required in order to be eligible to receive tuition assistance (from STO OR from local tuition assistance).
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Website: XavierSaints.org | Phone: 319-294-6635 | Fax: 319-294-6712 |
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