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Dear Xavier Families,
As we move deeper into October, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and engagement in our community.
Earlier this week, we gathered as a school family for a special prayer service in remembrance of Brother Philip Revell, C.F.X. We shared with our students the news of Brother Philip's passing and took time to reflect on his life. Brother Philip devoted more than four decades of his life to serving others with compassion, humility, and unwavering faith. His journey of service carried him across three continents and countless lives, all positively impacted by his kindness, intellect, and commitment to the Xaverian mission. His impact on Xavier students will continue to be felt in the hallways, classrooms, and hearts of our community.
On Tuesday, Sam Todzia spoke to our students. He founded Red Barn Ministries in 2014, providing retreats and talks in churches, schools, and conferences. He holds a master's degree in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and is a certified mentor with CatholicPsych Institute. He spoke to our Falcons about authentic manhood, forging healthy relationships, and overcoming the challenges and pitfalls that young men face.
On Wednesday, our sophomores and juniors completed the PSAT exam. We are pleased to report that testing went smoothly across the board. These assessments provide a valuable opportunity for students to prepare for future standardized testing and college readiness. During that time, our freshmen participated in special programming designed to strengthen class unity and foster personal growth, important elements of the Xavier experience that extend well beyond the classroom. The programming included teaching our newest Falcons about self-advocacy and adapting to their new realty as students at Xavier.
Our originally scheduled Houli Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 25, as many in our community will be attending Brother Philip's funeral services in Massachusetts this weekend. We appreciate your understanding as we make time for our Xaverian family to honor and remember him together.
We also held a Big Falcon, Little Falcon event on Thursday, where upperclassmen and freshmen gathered in the cafeteria to share stories, laughter, and advice. These connections help ensure that every student finds his place at Xavier and feels supported on his journey.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, and the school and offices will be closed.
Wishing you all a restful and reflective long weekend.
I want 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."
Here are this week's updates and announcements...
Important Upcoming Dates
- Friday, Oct. 10: Alumni Grand Reunion Weekend
- Saturday, Oct. 11: Houli Day (8:30 AM)
- Saturday, Oct. 11: Alumni Grand Reunion Weekend
- Monday, Oct. 13: Columbus Day
- Monday, Oct. 13: School & Offices Closed
- Tuesday, Oct. 14: Secondary Dress Code Begins
- Tuesday, Oct. 14: Sophomore Class Night (5:30 PM)
- Wednesday, Oct. 15: Respect for Life Mass (9:10 AM)
- Wednesday, Oct. 15: Honor Societies Induction Practice (2:30 PM)
- Thursday, Oct. 16: Honor Societies & Distinguished Scholar Program (6:30 PM)
- Saturday, Oct. 18: Homecoming Dance for Juniors & Seniors (7:00 PM)
- Friday, Oct. 24: Walk-A-Thon
- Friday, Oct. 24: End of the First Marking Period
- Saturday, Oct. 25: Houli Day (8:30 AM)
- Sunday, Oct. 26: Open House (12:30 PM)
- Monday, Oct. 27: No School (School & Offices Closed)
- Standard Dress Code for all students will begin on Tuesday, October 14.
- Parents are reminded to encourage their son's to share their Walk-A-Thon pages with friends, family, and neighbors. This is our only student-driven fundraiser of the year.
- 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.
- Junior & Senior parents: The Junior/Senior Homecoming Dance will be held at Xavier on Saturday, October 18th from 7-10:30 pm. Xavier juniors & seniors can purchase a single ticket for $35 or bring a female date and purchase a couple ticket for $50. Tickets must be purchased through the link that was sent to the students' school email this 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.
- The Brother Houlihan Memorial Beautification Day (Houli Day) will now take place on October 25th from 8:30 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.
- Xavier's fall Honor Society Induction is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 16, from 6:30-8 pm. Letters to all eligible nominees will be sent out soon. Acceptance into Xavier's Honor Societies must be returned to Administrative Assistant Mrs. Keereweer in the Main Office no later than Thursday, Oct. 9. Students deciding to be inducted must attend an induction practice on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Questions pertaining to eligibility should be directed to departmental moderators.
- 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).
- 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 Ms. Drewry. 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. It has been clearly painted and marked on the side of the building.
- - Winter Sports Registration will open on Tuesday October 14th. 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.
- 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 13th: Sacred Heart University, Union College, Hobart & William Smith, Muhlenburg College, Seton Hall University, Colgate University, St. Bonaventure University, University of New Haven, King's College, University of Notre Dame, Johnson & Wales University, Lasell University, Butler University, Universal Technical Institute, and St. Michael's College.
- Freshman Parents - We have begun meeting individually with our freshmen. If you have any concerns or feel your son would benefit from meeting with his counselor sooner rather than later, please don't hesitate to reach out.
- Seniors - A reminder to schedule your college meeting with your school counselor. Application deadlines are approaching quickly, and we require at least three weeks' notice to prepare and submit your materials on time.
- Registration for our annual Fall Open House on Sunday October 26 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.
Lino's Lunch Menu Next Week
Monday
NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday
Chicken Rice Bowls
Penne Vodka
Wednesday
Shepherd's Pie
Pasta Alfredo
Thursday
Chicken Wings (Tangy Gold & Buffalo)
Grilled Cajun Chicken & Bacon Pasta
Friday
Philly Cheese Steak Sub
Mac & Cheese
Have a great long weekend!
God Bless.
Nick Cerreta '01
President
Xavier High School
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