Dear Xavier Families,
It was another successful week for our Falcons, capped off earlier today with the Opening of School Mass. Reverend Peter J. Langevin, Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich, celebrated the Mass and delivered a powerful and inspiring message that resonated with everyone in attendance. It was a beautiful way to come together as a community and mark the beginning of the school year.
After the Mass, we had the privilege of recognizing and honoring our students for their outstanding academic achievements from the past year. Their dedication and hard work are a testament to the spirit of excellence we strive for at Xavier.
This week also included our annual Safety & Respect Assembly, reinforcing important values for our students and reviewing school security procedures. The junior class heard a presentation on leadership from Dan Jaskot '98 of Empower Leadership.
On Thursday evening, we hosted our Senior Parent College Meeting. It was a great success, with plenty of important information shared to help guide families through the college application process.
As we move forward, I remain proud of our students' accomplishments and look forward to many more positive moments throughout the year.
Thank you for your continued support and trust in Xavier High School.
I wanted to share this passage from our XBSS Partners in Mission document:
"We, Xaverian Brothers and partners in mission, are a Christian community, striving to fulfill the spiritual aspirations that Theodore James Ryken had for his Congregation. Following the path of our founder, we are called to live ordinary lives that give witness to God's unconditional love. We believe that the Xaverian calling is a way of being put in our place, a place of humility and simplicity, from which we receive the grace to turn toward God, fall in love with God, and put ourselves in God's service as followers of Jesus Christ."
Here are this week's updates and announcements...
Important Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, Sept.17: Parent Mini Schedule Night (6:30 pm)
- Thursday, Sept. 19: SAC Fair (7:30 am - 8:00 am)
- Thursday, Sept. 19: SAC Fair (2:30 pm - 3:00 pm)
- Friday, Sept. 20: SAC Fair (7:30 am - 8:00 am)
- Saturday, Sept. 21: Freshmen / Sophomore Country Fair Mixer with Mercy (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
- Wednesday, Sept. 25: Fall Freshman Leadership Day (11:15 am - 2:30 pm)
- Monday, Sept. 30: Standard Dress Code Begins
- Freshmen and sophomores have received a link to purchase tickets for the Country Fair Mixer with Mercy High School on Saturday, September 21. Tell your Falcons to check their email.
- 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.
- Parents of Fall Athletes: Reminder that parent pick up after practices/games should be in the back of the school and not along the side of the building. Parents must stay out of the bus pick up/drop off lane.
- Senior Parents: The Senior Parent College Night will be held at Xavier on Sept. 12 at 6:30 pm.
- 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.
- 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 September 16th: Lynn University, Florida Southern, Salve Regina University, Syracuse University, College of Holy Cross, College of Charleston, Eastern Connecticut State University, Western Connecticut State University, Mount St. Mary College, Lasell University, Springfield College, Hobart and William Smith.
- Senior Parents: School counselors will be going into classrooms to work on the Common App in September. Please check in with your son’s to see how they are progressing on the Common App. Encourage them to schedule a meeting with their school counselor.
- On Tuesday, September 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Xavier will be hosting its Parent Mini-Schedule Night! The purpose of this event is to provide parents with an opportunity to meet their son's teachers and to familiarize themselves with their son's schedule. Parents are asked not to enter the building before 6:15 p.m. The night will begin with a short meeting/presentation in Kohs Gymnasium. Room assignments will be posted throughout the building to aid parents in finding their sons' homerooms. The official mini-schedule will commence at 7 p.m. Parents will spend approximately ten minutes in each of their son's classes. The evening will conclude with a general announcement.
- Parents of Juniors and Seniors! The ECE registration process will take place Friday, September 27 in school
- Attention parents! We need your help with blanketing our state with our Open House Lawn Signs. If you can assist by placing a lawn sign in your yard, at your local church, or any other strategic location in your town, please send your son to Mr. Sansone's office to pick one (or more!) up. We will have signs available at the September 17 Parent Mini-Schedule Night as well.
- 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 ([email protected]).
- 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.
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Have a great long weekend.
God Bless.
Nick Cerreta '01
Interim Head of School
Xavier High School
