Parent Weekly Newsletter - September 27

 

Dear Xavier Families,

I hope this message finds you well. We had a wonderful turnout for our Parent Mini Schedule Night on Tuesday, and I want to thank all who attended. It was a great opportunity for you to step into the shoes of your sons and experience a brief glimpse into the academic rigor our Falcons face each day. We are proud of the strong partnership between our faculty and families in supporting student success.

On Wednesday, our freshmen participated in the Fall Freshman Leadership Day, led by Dan Jaskot '98 of Empower Leadership. At Xavier, leadership isn't confined to the classroom walls. Programs like this help develop the strength of character that defines what it means to be a Xavier man. We believe that nurturing leadership skills early sets the foundation for our students to succeed in all aspects of life.

As a community, we continue to keep Brother Philip Revell, C.F.X., in our prayers as he receives treatment in Massachusetts. His presence has been a gift to Xavier, and we pray for his strength and recovery during this time.

It is with sadness that I also share the passing of former Xavier faculty member and football coach Mr. Raj Jaswal. He was a dedicated educator and coach who made a lasting impact on many students during his time at Xavier. Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we guide our students toward becoming men of character, compassion, and service.

I wanted to share this passage from our XBSS Partners in Mission document:

- 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. 

- 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, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Questions pertaining to eligibility should be directed to departmental moderators.

- 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.

- 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).

- Earlier today, students completed the UCONN ECE registration process with the School Counselors. Please look out for an e-mail from UCONN to approve of your son's registration and complete payment.

- 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. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni will be receiving an email via Sign Up Genius to volunteer to clean up various aspects of the school's campus. 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 September 30th: Lynn University, Lincoln Technical Institute, Boston University, Emanuel College, Monmouth University, St. Joseph's University (PA), University of Maine, Quinnipiac University, Christopher Newport University, Roger Williams University, University of Redlands, Rochester Institute of Technology, Villanova University, Virginia Tech, Iona University, Stonehill College, Marywood University, Regis College, and University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

- 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. 

- 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.

- We're excited to share with you our newest ad promoting all that makes Xavier special.  Studies show that the number one reason families consider sending their sons to Catholic school isn't an ad, a brochure, or a billboard. It's you! It's the conversations you have with friends and neighbors. It's the stories you tell about what Xavier has meant for your son. We'd love for you to share this link with those in your circles. Spread the word, far and wide. Together, we keep building this community, one relationship at a time.

- 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.

- A Child Trafficking Summit will take place at Mercy High School on Friday, October 4 from 6:00 - 9:30 pm. At this event Mike Smith, the Hollywood whistleblower, will show one of his two documentaries and the attendees will hear from a panel of speakers. Click here to view a flyer for the event.

Check out next week's lunch menu below:

 

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Have a great long weekend.

Nick Cerreta '01
Interim Head of School
Xavier High School