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Dear Xavier Families,
It was a short but meaningful week on campus; one marked by the simple grace of being together and supporting one another.
I'd like to begin with an update on the Kamp family. On Monday, a group of our students joined Ms. Drewry and I for a visit with Fred and his family. While the adults sat downstairs with Fred's mom and her uncle, we could hear the steady rise of laughter from the TV room above. It was a beautiful reminder of who our young men are and what this community stands for.
The Kamp family remains tremendously grateful for everything Xavier has done so far. I assured them, as I assure you now, that our support is not short-term. We will walk with them for as long as they need us.
We continue to accept donations for the family, and clothing sizes can be found HERE. If you would like to make a monetary contribution, please bring it to school and leave it with me or Mrs. Biro.
For those wishing to pay their respects, visiting hours at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home (36 Washington Avenue) will be held on Friday, November 14, from 4-8 p.m. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church (44 Washington Avenue, North Haven) on Saturday, November 15, at 10:30 a.m. for the Requiem Mass, with the committal service immediately following at All Saints Cemetery.
We also welcomed prospective families to campus on Thursday evening for our Entrance Exam prep course. Their energy and enthusiasm were unmistakable, and it is clear that there are many bright, eager young men excited about the possibility of becoming Falcons. Our second Entrance Exam will be held this weekend, and the Class of 2030 is already beginning to take shape. We look forward to meeting more future members of our community in the days ahead.
As always, thank you for your partnership, your prayers, and the countless ways you lift up the Xavier mission. I am grateful for each of you.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and for the love and strength you bring to the Xavier community.
I wanted to share this passage from our XBSS Partners in Mission document:
"Humility is the recognition of our total dependence on God. Adopting the selfless attitude of Christ, we accept that each person is a unique expression of God's love, is gifted, and is loved in their sinful and graced humanity. We recognize our brothers and sisters as images of God with whom we journey in faith."
Humility is one of the touchstones of a Xavier education. We teach our students that true greatness begins with understanding who we are in the eyes of God: loved, imperfect, and called to serve one another. This belief guides how we build relationships, how we learn, how we compete, and how we engage with the world. By recognizing the dignity of every person, our students learn to lead with empathy and to become men who make a difference.
Here are this week's updates and announcements...
Important Upcoming Dates
- Saturday, Nov. 15: 8th Grade Entrance Exam (8:30 AM)
- Saturday, Nov. 15: 8th Grade Parent Meeting (10:30 AM)
- Tuesday, Nov. 18: Red Cross Blood Drive (7:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
- Tuesday, Nov. 18: Freshmen & Sophomore Class Night (5:30 PM)
- Wednesday, Nov. 19: Early Dismissal @ 11:30 AM. (Note: out-of-town busses will run at 12:30 PM. Middletown busses will run at 2:30 PM)
- Friday, Nov. 21: Mercy/Xavier Fall Drama Production (7:00 PM)
- Saturday, Nov. 22: Sophomore Saturday #2 (8:00 AM)
- Saturday, Nov. 22: Mercy/Xavier Fall Drama Production (7:00 PM)
- Monday, Nov. 24: Class of 2030 Application Deadline
- Wednesday, Nov. 26: NO SCHOOL (Offices Closed)
- Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving (NO SCHOOL / Offices Closed)
- Friday, Nov. 28: NO SCHOOL (Offices Closed)
- Monday, Dec. 1: Founders Week Begins
- Wednesday, Dec. 3: Feast of St. Francis Xavier Mass (9:10 AM)
- Thursday, Dec. 4: Open House (6:00 PM)
- Saturday, Dec. 6: Freshmen / Sophomore Semi-Formal (7:00 PM)
- On Thursday, we announced the Honor Roll for the first quarter. Congratulations to the 406 students that were recognized for their work in the classroom! Click here to view the Honor Roll!
- All Parents: An email was sent home yesterday regarding a brief survey to help us strengthen our music program. Whether or not your son currently participates in music, your perspective is incredibly valuable. We invite you to take a brief 2-3 minute survey. Click here for the survey.
- Freshman & Sophomore Parents: The Freshman/Sophomore Winter Semi-Formal Dance will be held at Xavier on Saturday, December 6th from 7-10:30 pm. Xavier freshmen and sophomores can purchase a single ticket for $25 or bring a female date and purchase a couple ticket for $40. The boys are allowed to bring a female date from a school other than Mercy. Tickets must be purchased through the link sent to the students' school email. Hot and cold appetizers and desserts will be served and a DJ will provide the music. Dress is semi-formal: shirt, tie, jacket. Mercy freshman and sophomores are able to purchase tickets through a separate link sent to them. Please contract Mrs. Keereweer with any questions.
- For serious reasons a student may be dismissed early from school by bringing an explanatory note requesting permission from his parent to the Dean of Students by 8:10 am. Failure to do so will result in a detention. Medical appointments should not be scheduled during school time if possible. Any student dismissed before the end of period 5/5a will be ineligible to participate in or attend any athletic or extracurricular activity on that school day. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Dean of Students.
- Xavier will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, November 18th. Any student who is 16 or older as of the 18th is eligible to donate. If a student is 16, they need a parental consent form which can be found here (hard copies will also be available at our sign-up in the dining hall). Please encourage your son to sign up and donate if they are eligible. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Mr. David Applegate '98.
- Winter Sports Registration opened on Tuesday, October 14th. Please see the 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.
- Sophomore & Junior Students and Parents: PSAT scores are now available! Please log in to your College Board account to view them. If you have trouble accessing your account, try resetting your password. If you're still unable to view your scores, please stop by the School Counseling Office for assistance.
- Seniors: As you continue working on your college applications, please don't hesitate to reach out to your school counselor with any questions or to schedule a meeting as needed. Also, be sure to let us know if you add any new colleges to your list so we can send the necessary documents on your behalf.
- Senior Students & Parents: Please note that first-quarter grades will accompany your son's transcript and other college application materials. If you notice any documents missing from your college applications, promptly inform the School Counseling Office so we can address the issue.
- Scholarships for our senior students are now available. You can review the scholarships in Naviance to search for ones relevant to your son.
- 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 November 17th: Manhattanville University.
- 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.
Lino's Lunch Menu Next Week
Monday
Quesadillas (Cheese, Chicken or Steak)
Baked Ziti w/ Meatballs
Tuesday
Chicken Rice Bowls
Penne Vodka
Wednesday
Half Day (Breakfast Only)
Thursday
Lino's Big Mac
Stuffed Shells w/ Garlic Knots
Friday
Chicken Wings
Mac & Cheese
God Bless.
Nick Cerreta '01
President
Xavier High School
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