Wednesday, September 14, 2022
New: Communication from Teachers
We want to serve Xavier families and answer your questions and concerns. We aim to respond to emails and calls within 24 hours. It is also important that Xavier teachers and staff are able to maintain family time and home life.  
 
As a school we will be working to honor time when we are “off”. We thank you for understanding that when families or students contact us in the evenings or on the weekends, you can expect we will respond in the morning or when we return on Monday. 
 
Here is research to support the work and personal life here at Xavier. Just like Xavier teachers, we encourage you to consider your own balance!

  • Study: Technology is compromising the health and well-being of teachers, blurring the boundaries between work and home and leading to an “always on” mentality.
  • Teacher Email Use: The average teacher receives up to 100 emails each day, a staggering amount that can feel insurmountable—and the pressure to reply quickly can feel irresistible.
  • Article: "It’s not technology that’s the problem—it’s that technology erodes the boundaries... technology creates enormous efficiencies and is here to stay, but it must be carefully managed.”
New: Community Spirit Dress Day this Friday
This Friday, September 16, will be a Community Spirit Dress Day for our Fall Pep Assembly. Specific details about the dress code for this day can be found here under "Special Dress Days": https://xaviersaints.org/dress-code
New: KCRG Athlete of the Week - Vote for Ryan Schmit!
Click the link below to vote for Xavier's Ryan Schmit for this week's KCRG Athlete of the Week before 10am Thursday (9/15).

Way to go Ryan!
New: Xavier Football at North Scott this Friday (9/16)
Admission Price  

Concessions
  • Concessions will be open for spectators on both sides of the stadium.
  • Concessions will accept cash as well as credit/debit cards.
 
NFHS Network
 
Bags Inside of Lancer Stadium 
  • For the safety of the student athletes, event workers, officials, and spectators, backpacks, string bags, duffle bags and oversized purses will not be allowed inside Lancer Stadium. Bags are subject to search.
  • The following bags will be allowed: clear plastic bags, camera cases, diaper bags, medical accessories, and regular sized handbag purses.
  • Cheerleaders and dance team members will be allowed to bring in their backpack. Please keep these in a viewable site for the duration of the contest.
Reminder: Flu Shot Clinic
Hy-Vee will be offering flu shots to all those interested on Tuesday 9/20 during XCEL (9am-10:30am) in the student services conference room. Please see forms below for instructions on payment and consent.  
 
Any questions, please contact kris.naeve@xaviersaints.org or (319) 294-6635 X318
 
 
Reminder: Help Needed - Foundation Volunteers
The Foundation Office is gearing up for another great Xavier Impact Fund - Parish Appeal season. The appeal will be held 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 our Xavier Catholic School TEACHERS!

We are still looking for a few great leaders in the following parishes to help with the campaign:

  • All Saints 
  • Immaculate Conception/St. Wenceslaus
  • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
  • St. John XXIII
  • St. Jude
  • St. Ludmila
  • St. Pius X

The continued success of the appeal is due to the leadership and support of our wonderful parish volunteers. Contact Amy Thuente or 319.378.4571 in the Foundation Office for further details.
Reminder: Senior Mock Interviews - Parent Volunteers Needed
We are seeking parent and alumni volunteers to assist with mock interviews for our Xavier seniors. These interviews are planned for September 28 & 29 during the school day.

If interested in volunteering please email Mrs. Cara Joens at cara.joens@xaviersaints.org
Reminder: Adoration Volunteers Needed for XCEED Conference
If you are interested in signing up for Adoration during the Xavier XCEED Conference on Monday, September 26, here is the sign-up link for parents:

Reminder: Custodian Opening
Xavier High School seeks a full-time custodian to perform manual and custodial work.

Summer Hours: 
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School Year Hours: 
3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Previous experience in custodian/maintenance work is preferred.

Send letter of application and resume to:

Tom Wille, Director of Buildings and Grounds
Xavier High School
6300 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
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