Friday, September 30, 2022
New: Xavier Classes in Session Monday 10/3
Classes at Xavier will be in session on Monday, October 3rd. This is not an in-service day for Xavier as it is for some of the elementary/middle schools.
New: Department of Education Survey
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking input from parents and/or guardians regarding Iowa’s current rules for school districts. These accreditation standards, which are outlined in Iowa Administrative Code 281 chapter 12, define requirements for providing a standard-level of education with a focus on improving the learning, achievement and performance of all students.

Parents and families of students in preschool through grade 12 are invited to share thoughts and opinions on these rules by completing the Chapter 12 Survey. The online survey can be completed anytime from now through October 7, 2022. You can access the survey by clicking on the following link: bit.ly/iowafamily-fall2022
New: Tonight's Football Game Ticket
Tickets for tonight's football game against Pella  are sold online via https://xaviersaints.org/tickets. Tickets are $7 Online.  Student (grades K-12) and senior (ages 65+) tickets ($6) prices are only available on-site. Gates open at 4:15 PM.
New: Making an Impact for ALL Xavier Catholic Teachers!
The Xavier Foundation is gearing up for another xceptional Xavier Impact Fund - Parish Outreach season! The appeal will begin next weekend, Saturday, October 9 – Sunday, October 10 and Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16.

New this year is that all money raised will go to benefit ALL of our Xavier Catholic School TEACHERS (PK-12)!

We are still looking for a few great volunteers across our parishes to help us with this effort. The continued success of the appeal is due to the leadership and support of our wonderful parish volunteers. If you would like to help volunteer, contact Amy Thuente at 319.378.4571 or athuente@xavierfoundation.org in the Foundation Office for further details.

New: Extra Yearbooks
If you did not purchase a 2021-2022 Yearbook, extras are available for purchase! A $70 check can be made out to "Xavier High School" or "Xavier Yearbook" and can be dropped off at the office or in Mrs. Phillip's classroom to receive a yearbook.

For any questions, please contact Mrs. Lauren Phillips at lauren.phillips@xaviersaints.org
Action Item: Attention Needed to Receive Future Alerts & Weather Related Announcements
Earlier this week we sent test text messages through our alert system. Due to some security changes in the program that we use to send these alerts, please note one important change: This year every phone number in PowerSchool that wishes to receive these alerts MUST be marked “Yes” for SMS.

If you received the test messages on 9/27, you do not need to do anything. If you filled out the Google form or emailed Meg Hansen directly, your changes have been made for you and you do not need to do anything. 

To make changes in PowerSchool yourself:

  1. Log into PowerSchool at xcs.powerschool.com/public
  2. Click on “Update Contacts” in the left column
  3. Select the contact that you wish to update
  4. Under Phones you will see a column titled SMS, select “Yes”
  5. Click SAVE CHANGES at the bottom right

If you run into troubles and prefer to have the changes made for you, please fill out this form ASAP. We will be sending another test next week.
 
Please email meg.hansen@xaviersaints.org if you have any questions.
Action Item: Community Service Day Registration
Xavier High School’s annual Community Service Day is November 9, 2022. This is a wonderful day of service for our Saints out in the community. All students must be registered by their parents in order to participate.
 
Parents need to complete their student(s) registration for Community Service Day by Monday, October 3. 
 
Please also consider joining us as a parent driver for the day! This day is not possible without the volunteers who are willing to drive our students. It is a great day of service and fun! *We are in need of extra drivers this year due to buses being unavailable. 
 
For families with siblings, please complete this form for EACH STUDENT.
Reminder: Dr. Ray Guarendi Speaking at Xavier
Dr. Ray Guarendi will be speaking in the Xavier theater this Sunday, October 2 at 6:30pm. His topic is Parenting: Then and Now. Be sure to join! Dr. Ray can be heard on Catholic Radio and EWTN. He is a clinical psychologist and an authority on parenting and behavioral issues. Details found HERE.
Reminder: Transportation Reimbursement
First semester non-public transportation reimbursement forms for the area school districts are due December 1st. Click the district in which you live to find the form you need to submit. Remember Cedar Rapids school district forms need to be turned into the Xavier main office. Contact Christine or Karen at info@xaviersaints.org if you have any questions. 
 
Reminder: Key Club
Key Club is an international organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership by serving children and our communities. Senior members set a goal of 10 service hours and freshmen, sophomores, and juniors set a goal for 8 service hours through our events.

A parent or guardian may sign up each student for Key Club by paying the $15 dues here: https://xavierhs.8to18.com/accounts/login. The deadline to sign up for Key Club is September 30th.

Any questions about Key Club may be directed to the Key Club Moderator, Mrs. Gina Kutilek at gina.kutilek@xaviersaints.org
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