Monday, July 11, 2022
NEW: Baseball Substate
The Xavier Baseball team takes on North Polk tonight, Monday, July 11th at 7:00 PM  at Xavier in the second round of class 3A substate. Tickets can be purchased for $6 online at the IHSAA Website. The QR you receive after purchasing a ticket will be scanned at the gate for entry to the game.
NEW: Temporary Host Family Needed
We are excited to welcome Carlos Quintana as our new Spanish teacher. Carlos comes to us from Spain (Canary Islands) through the Iowa Visiting Teacher Exchange Program sponsored by the Iowa Dept. of Ed.
 
Carlos arrives on July 27. Upon his arrival, he will be securing an apartment and his own transportation. During that time, he will need temporary living arrangements. We are looking for a home to host him on a temporary basis. 
 
What a great opportunity to serve and welcome someone to our community as well as a great learning experience meeting someone from another country! If you are interested in helping Carlos and hosting him while he establishes his living arrangements, please email Meg Hansen at meg.hansen@xaviersaints.org. You are welcome to share this with anyone you may know who might be interested.
NEW: Fall Musical Dance Clinics/Auditions for Girls
There will be dance clinics and dance auditions held this Thursday, July 14 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Here are some things to know:

  • The musical this year will be Guys and Dolls. (Try to find a Broadway production on YouTube in advance to familiarize yourself with the musical.)
  • Two full numbers will be taught 
  • Plan to bring a lunch or have one brought to you
  • Please use the activities door & meet in the theatre
  • You should wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes

Due to the scope of this production there are a large number of opportunities for girls to have parts. For any questions please contact the director, Mr. Cervantes, at mike.cervantes@xaviersaints.org
Homecoming Dates 2022
Xavier's Fall Homecoming Week is August 29-September 3. We understand this is earlier than years past and as such want to communicate information and dates with families now. Xavier homecoming dates are selected based on several factors including: a home football game and conflicts with other co-curricular activities. After careful consideration, the only available date this fall will be during the second week of school. 

  • Wednesday August 31 - Homecoming Mass
  • Thursday September 1 - Pep Rally and Bonfire
  • Friday September 2 - Alumni Hall of Fame Induction at halftime of the football game
  • Saturday September 3 - Homecoming Dance (lock-in)
 
Xavier Community System student leaders have begun preparation for events and dress days throughout the week. This information will be shared with students in August prior to school start.
Dress Code 2022-23
Xavier student dress code guidelines can be found here: xaviersaints.org/dress-code
Purchasing Information:


SALE: Lands End has a 20% dress code sale from June 23 - July 11! Use CODE: HOTDOG PIN: 3591.

Parents are asked to please note that all clothing items including dress code polos must be free of holes, rips or tears.
Consider Hosting an International Student
Xavier partners with Youth for Understanding to place qualified and dynamic international students at Xavier. YFU has partners in many countries around the world. They have both in-bound and out-bound programs. YFU students are between the ages of 15 and 18 and have medical insurance and spending money. They speak English well enough to live with a family and be successful in an American high school. YFU families provide the love and guidance that you would provide to your own child, three meals a day (this includes a sack lunch for school or money in a lunch account), a separate bed and a study area, and a means of transportation to and from school.  
If you are interested in hosting for the 2022/2023 school year, apply on-line at YFUUSA.org or text/call YFU Local Coordinator Sandy Scaia, with questions. Sandy lives in Cedar Rapids and can be reached at 319-431-5447.   
XPX Uniform Collection
XPX will once again be collecting “graduated” and out-grown GENTLY WORN uniforms. These items will be available in August for purchase at the annual Back-to-School Sale! All proceeds from this sale will directly benefit the XPX programs, which support the students, staff and teachers at Xavier. Please clean out those closets and bring ANY UNIFORM APPROVED items (polos, sweaters, quarter-zips, pants) to the main office. Gentle used spirit wear will be accepted too. All items must be without stains or tears. Thank you for your support!
Job Opportunity with Xavier Food Service
The Xavier lunchroom is in need of an outgoing and energetic person to work from 9 am-12:30 pm daily. Duties will include, but not limited to, preparing vegetables, dishes, serving lunch and general cleanup everyday.

If interested, please contact Lorraine Gaffney; Food Service Director at 563-608-2324 or email lorraine.gaffney@xaviersaints.org.
Sports Physicals Offered to Xavier Students
Sports Physicals will be offered to Xavier students at Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

  • Dates: July 5 - August 5 
  • Cost: $45 (will not be submitted to insurance) cash, check or credit card accepted
  • To schedule: Call 365-7581 
  • Location: 1515 42nd St NE Cedar Rapids 
  • Visit their website at: www.familydocscr.com
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