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Dear Xavier Families,
I hope this message finds you well. We wanted to share a few important updates with you as we continue to navigate this exciting school year together.
No School on Monday
Please note that there is no school on Monday, October 14, and our offices will be closed in recognition of Columbus Day.
Walk-A-Thon Fundraising Update
As you know, our Walk-A-Thon fundraising efforts are still underway. While we're currently behind the ladies at Mercy, we believe our dedicated students can make a late push! Please remind your sons to share their Walk-A-Thon pages far and wide with family and friends, as this is our only student-driven fundraiser of the year. Every contribution makes a difference, and we appreciate your support! All gifts made this year are in memory of Brother Ryan.
Houli Day Tomorrow!
A reminder that we have Houli Day tomorrow, October 12. This is a fantastic opportunity for our Falcons to earn service hours while helping to clean up our special lot here on Randolph Road. We warmly welcome families to join us in this effort!
PSAT Testing Update
On Wednesday, we successfully conducted PSAT testing for our sophomores, juniors, and seniors. We are pleased to report that everything went smoothly in the classrooms, providing our students with a valuable opportunity to prepare for future assessments.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our Xavier community.
I wanted to share this passage from our XBSS Partners in Mission document:
"In the Xaverian Brothers tradition, certain values distinguish our way of life. Simplicity, humility, compassion, zeal, and trust are aspects of the charism which animated Theodore James Ryken and which continue to distinguish the life of the Xaverian Brothers. Partners in mission and students of the Xaverian Brother Sponsored School community are called to be animated by these values as they live and work together under the protection and guidance of St. Francis Xavier and all those who have gone before us."
Here are this week's updates and announcements...
Important Upcoming Dates
- Saturday, Oct. 12: Houli Day Campus Restoration
- Monday, Oct. 14: Columbus Day (School & Offices Closed)
- Wednesday, Oct. 16: Respect Life Mass (9:10 AM)
- Wednesday, Oct. 16: Honor Societies & Distinguished Scholars Program (6:30 PM)
- Sunday, Oct. 20: Open House (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Monday, Oct. 21: No School (School & Offices Closed)
- Sunday, Oct. 20: Open House (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Monday, Oct. 21: No School (School & Offices Closed)
- Tuesday, Oct. 22: Sophomore Class Night (5:30 PM)
- Thursday, Oct. 24: Financial Aid Workshop (6:30 PM)
- Friday, Oct. 25: Walk-A-Thon
- Friday, Oct. 25: End of the 1st Marking Period
- Parents of fall athletes: This is a reminder to parents that Student-Athletes must be in school for the day in order to participate in their practices or contests. If your son is absent from school, they are not allowed to attend practice or games unless they receive permission from Mr. Cerreta. Any athlete who is found in violation of this policy will be immediately sent home from their event and face additional school consequences. Additionally, athletes who arrive late or leave early, must be present for 5 full class periods in order to be eligible for athletics.
- Xavier's fall Honor Society Induction is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 16, from 6:30-8 p.m. Letters to all eligible nominees will be sent out soon. Acceptances into Xavier's Honor Societies must be returned to Administrative Assistant Mrs. Keereweer in the Main Office no later than Tuesday, Oct. 8. Students deciding to be inducted must attend an induction practice on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 2:30 pm. Questions pertaining to eligibility should be directed to departmental moderators.
- Junior & Senior parents: The Junior/Senior Homecoming Dance will be held at Xavier on Saturday, October 26th from 7-10:30 pm. Xavier juniors & seniors can purchase a single ticket for $25 or bring a female date and purchase a couple ticket for $40. Tickets must be purchased through the link that will be sent to the students' school email next week. Hot and cold appetizers and desserts will be served and a DJ will provide the music. Dress is semi-formal: shirt, tie, jacket. Mercy juniors and seniors are able to purchase tickets through a separate link sent to them. Please contract Mrs. Keereweer with any questions.
- All home Xavier athletic events, taking place in the gymnasium or outside on the turf field are being livestreamed through our provider HUDL. We are no longer using NFHS. The link for streaming can be found on the Xavier Athletics Website under the tab "Inside Athletics". Please reach out to the school's Athletic Director Dan DeConti '01 with any questions.
- Winter Sports Registration will open on Tuesday October 15th. Please be on the lookout Tuesday Morning for an email from Mr. DeConti with the link to register.
- A reminder that all student athletes are required to have a physical on file in the nurse's office. Physicals are valid for 13 months from the date of the exam.
- Important notice for all parents! Parents are reminded that their son's grades are always visible via OnCampus. As the year continues, parents are encouraged to periodically check their son's progress. If questions or concerns arise from these check-ins, parents are encouraged to reach out to their son's teacher(s).
- The Brother Houlihan Memorial Beautification Day (Houli Day) will take place on October 12th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Xavier High School. The day will begin with prayer and a brief presentation about Brother Robert Houlihan. There will be various refreshments available throughout the day for all participants. Clubs and teams are encouraged to sign up in groups to generate a greater sense of fellowship and camaraderie.
- Senior and Junior Parents Note! In the coming weeks, Xavier will host admission representatives from colleges across the United States. Please encourage your son to check Naviance to sign up for these visits.
- Here is the list of schools that will be attending the week of October 14th: Miami University (Ohio), Elon University, Loyola University Maryland, Marist College, CT State Community Colleges, Bucknell University, Boston College, Duquesne University, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, University of Vermont, University of New Haven, Butler University, University of Rochester, University of Chicago, and Providence College.
- Senior parents - Please note that the first quarter grades will be accompanying your son's transcript and college application materials. Transcripts are being verified and finalized. They will be available to send out in the coming weeks.
- UCONN and CT State Universities are offering a free application day on November 1st. CT resident students who submit their application on this date will have the application fee waived.
- UCONN offers Nutmeg, Day of Pride and Stamps Scholarships for full tuition scholarships to exceptional students from across the state. Applications are due November 1st. Any student can apply and more information is available here.
- Seniors with October 15th college deadlines please see the School Counseling Department as soon as possible!
- There are a number of national scholarships available now. You can review the scholarship website link list here to search for ones relevant to your son.
- Registration for our annual Fall Open House on Sunday Oct. 20 is open! This is one of the biggest days of the year for Xavier. Please share this link with any families or friends that may be interested in attending Xavier. We greatly appreciate your help! If you have any questions, please email Director of Enrollment, Mr. Chris Sansone '06.
- ASSE International is partnering with Xavier High School to welcome international high school exchange students, ages 15-18, into your family and create bonds that will last a lifetime. Hosting an international student offers a unique cultural exchange experience for both the student and your family. To learn more about hosting an international exchange student click here or contact Chris Sansone, Director of Enrollment.
Check out next week's lunch menu below:
Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday - Chicken Rice Bowls
Wednesday - Shepard's Pie
Thursday - Breaded Tangy Gold Chicken Breast sandwich
Friday - The Falcon Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Have a great weekend.
God Bless.
Nick Cerreta '01
Interim Head of School
Xavier High School
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