xavier high school navigator august 2013

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Welcome to the 2013-14 school year, Xaviers sixteentA very special welcome to the parents of our incomingfreshmen and transfer students, as well as those familihosting exchange students. We look forward to havinyou as part of a very special community - the Xavier faily.

The faculty, staff and administration have been workinghard this summer to prepare for the rst day of classeswhen we welcome 710 Saints back to school. Following a terric 2012-13, were looking forward to anotheoutstanding year of academics, activities, worship and

service! Once again, we will look to our seniors to provide the leadership to mthat happen.

Our theme this year is, Abundantly blessed, humbly we serve. We look forwto partnering with you and your students to bring that theme to life. We have ideed been blessed with so many gifts and it is our responsibility to use those gin serving others.

After much anticipation, we are very excited this year to introduce Xaviers DigiLearning Environment. Each of our students will receive an iPad this fall for usein and out of school to enhance their educational experience. There is no denying that we live in a device world and we believe this initiative will help our

Business Ofce News 2-3Back to School Notices andReminders

Teacher Feature 4Sue May

Campus Ministry Update 5

Important dates for 2013-2014

Guidance News 8ACT and ITED test dates

From the Nurse 9Prescription Medications

Organizations 10-11XPX and Booster ClubSilver Club Membership

Activities 12-13

The Principals CornerContents

August 2013 | Volume 16 | Number 1

aviers 2013-2014 theme, Abundantly

lessed, humbly we serve was selected out

f a desire to focus on gratefulness. Theavier community, students, faculty and staff

now their blessings are from God and sense

he overwhelming love of God. Out of this

ratefulness, we serve. Gods kingdom will

nly come when we all serve as His hands

nd feet.

Abundantly Blessed,

Humbly We Serve


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Back to School Night

Back-to-School Night will be held on Mon-day, September 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m.Parents will follow their son or daughterschedule.

Back-to-School Night is a perfect opportu-ity to meet your students teachers, learn

of their classroom expectations, as well as,our the school. The evening will last ap-

proximately two hours. Mark your calendarsow to join us! Student directories will be

vailable to pick up this evening.

Parent Meetingsreshman Parents: Wednesday, August 21unior/Senior Parents: Monday, August 26ophomore Parents: Tuesday, August 27

All meetings will take place at 7:00 p.m. inhe Regis - LaSalle Theatre.

Picture DayPicture day will be held Thursday, August2. All picture forms and money should

must be turned in on that day. Picturemake-up and re-take day will be held onTuesday, September 24. Order forms canbe picked up in the main ofce.

Classroom Safetyn order to provide a safer and more secure

nvironment, only backpacks that t understudent desk are allowed at Xavier. Back-

packs may be no bigger than 15 x 15 x thick. Duffel type bags are not allowed.

f you have any questions let us know.Please also note that cell phones, pagers,nd laser pointers are prohibited at Xavier.

Student Work Permitsf your student needs a work permit, pleaseee Melissa Slinger in the business of-ce. Please note that in order to start the

process, your student will need to bring incertied birth certicate.

Jostens Class Ringsophomores, juniors, and seniors will beble to purchase class rings on Wednesday,eptember 18 during their lunch period.

students become better preparedfor that world. This program is onlypossible through the work of so manywho are committed to making a Xaviereducation something exceptional.The Xavier Foundation and our manybenefactors who believe in the valueof this endeavor have provided theseeding funds needed to kick-offthe program. Our parents have at-

tended meetings, posed questionsand offered feedback. They have alsobeen supportive of the need to sustainthe program through our technologyfee. Our Controller, Shea Francishas created a long-term technologybudget to plan for the coming years.Our associate principal, Ms. Olson anda team of Xavier teachers have takenthe lead in nding innovative waysto incorporate this technology intothe classroom. Our student team ofXperts is already preparing the de-

vices for deployment and stand readyto assist both faculty and students withanything related to the use of the iPad.

As you know from e-mails sent, inpreparation for our DLE, each studentand one parent/guardian will be re-quired to attend an iPad informationalmeeting. Registration for those meet-ings was to be done online. If youhave not done so, please make sure totake care of this ASAP. If you need as-sistance in registering, please contactPeggy Hrncirik in our main ofce. Nostudent will be issued an iPad until he/she has attended a meeting and hassubmitted all necessary forms.

As with the beginning of any major ini-tiative, we anticipate that we will learna great deal in our rst year. Despiteall of our preparation, we will likely en-counter challenges from time to timethat can only be identied through ex-perience. It will take patience on the

part of our students, parents, faculty

and staff to help us navigate our wthrough these challenges. I know can count on everyones support!

Along with the benet of this learndevice comes the responsibility of use. We expect that all students hdle their devices with care, respectdevices of others and use the deviin a productive and moral way.

Above all it is important to rememthat the student iPad is a tool. It wnot replace anyone or anything rather will enhance the educationaexperience by building on the op-portunity to create, collaborate anshare. Our students must go beyobeing consumers of information. Ialso important to remember that tiPad will not be used every minuteevery class period nor on every miof every assignment. It will be use

extensively but not exclusively.

I invite all of you to visit with your sdents as they begin their experienin the Xavier Digital Learning Envirment. Encourage them to show yothe ways they use the device in theclasses, in their research, in their psentations, in their homework and their assessment. The more you leabout how they are using it, the mexcited I believe you will become!

Our 2012-13 year was without quetion one of our most successful infaith development, in academics, iactivities, and in service. KnowingXavier community, knowing our facand staff, and knowing our studentam condent that we will build on momentum and nd ways to show2013-14 can be our best ever!

Sincerely,

Principals Corner (continued from page 1)

Tom Keating, Principal

Corbin Woods for the XavierSaints Baseball Team

Xavier Girls Soccer teamafter their 8th State Victory!

Xavier Saints LeadershipSeminar August 1, 2013


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Tuition Payment ReminderPlease note: the rst tuition payment for the 2013-2014 school year is due onAugust 12, 2013 for all payment plans. If you have questions, please contacthea Francis at [email protected] or (319) 739-7307.

Food Services InformationThe lunch program uses EZ School Pay to make lunch payments online. Logon to EZSchoolPay.com to sign on or register as a new user and follow thenstructions. Lunch prices are $2.25 and breakfast prices are $1.50. Ala cartetems will be available, prices will be posted for those. Contact Lorraine Gaff-ey at (319) 294-6635 x 339 with questions.

Parent/Guardian DirectoriesDirectories will be published listing your students name, grade, parent/guardian name, address, and phone. Directories will be distributed at Back-

o-School Night on September 9th. Please contact Melissa Slinger at (319)94-6635 x 309 [email protected] by Wednesday, August 21f you do not want your information published.

Handbooks DistributedThe Student - Parent Handbook will be posted on the Xavier website. Theandbook is an important document and should be reviewed by parents andtudents. Click here to view the handbook.

Student Illness Reminder/Calling In Sickf students are ill and will not be attending school, parents must call the school

t 294-6635 by 9:00 a.m. We report illnesses to the Linn County Public HealthDepartment on a daily basis for better tracking of diseases in the area. We aresking that when you call your child in as absent due to illness that you reportny symptoms or conrmed diagnoses at that time so we can be more accu-ate in our daily reports. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Kris

Naeve, School Nurse at 294-6635 x 318 [email protected]. Wehank you and appreciate your help!

Parking Permit Informationtudents who drive to school must register their vehicles in the main ofcend have a parking permit hang tag hung from their rearview mirror. A $40.00

parking fee per year will be assessed to each student who drives to school.The student parking lot is located on the east side and the south side of thechool. The purpose of this fee is to provide 24 hour surveillance cameras to

protect cars in the parking lot, as well as the school itself. Students who parkmproperly, do not register their vehicles, or fail to display their permits in theproper location will be ned $10.00 and/or have their cars towed at the ownersxpense. These nes must be paid via paper currency or check. Students who

do not have a parking permit may park on the north side of 42nd Street only.

Xavier Time ScheduleRegular Schedule Monday-Friday

Warning Bell 7:48

Start Bell/Prayer 7:50-7:53

Period 1 7:53-8:37

Period 2 8:42-9:26Announcements 9:31-9:34

Period 3 9:34-10:18

Period 4 10:23-11:07

Period 5A 11:12-11:33

Period 5B 11:33-11:56

Period 5C 11:56-12:19

Period 6 12:24-1:08

Period 7 1:13-1:56

Period 8 2:01-2:44

Prayer 2:44-2:45

E-Mail Opt-OutE-mail updates will include general caledar/high school news and activity relateupdates including but not limited to,Academics, Campus Ministry, Athletics,Activities, Archdiocese updates and Legislative Alerts. An opt-out link is includeat the bottom of every e-mail, and you

welcome to opt-out from e-mails at anytime. Please note, if you remove yoursefrom the list, you will no longer receive updates from Xavier High School. We aworking diligently to streamline our communications to make them as applicablthe general Xavier High School audiencpossible, but appreciate your understaning in knowing that not every e-mail ma

apply directly to you.

College VisitsIn order to assist students in making anappropriate college choice, Juniors areallowed one day of excused absence aseniors are allowed two days of excusedabsence for college visitation.

Students must inform their teachers of texpected absence and turn in the Colle

Visitation form (click here) to the Main Oce three days prior to the visit. Missingsignments should be made up in advan

Business Office News


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Abundantly Blessed, Humbly We ServeSubmitted By: Mrs. Sue May

he theme created by the Campus Ministry team for this schoolear, Abundantly blessed, humbly we serve, describes how Iry to live my life. I am abundantly blessed in many ways andhumbly strive to serve Christ and his Church. The essence ofur theme is found in Proverbs 11:25, The one who blessesthers is abundantly blessed as well as Matthew 23:11, Thereatest among you will be the one who serves the rest. Thesecriptures point out that an attitude of gratitude leads to an at-tude of service. When we have an attitude of gratitude andcknowledge that everything we have is a gift from God, it leadso a desire to give back to God through service for his abundantlessings. Being a servant for the kingdom in this way showspoverty of spirit and a humble dedication to the mission of

Christ.

ervice should ow out of our Baptismal call. As a member ofhe Xavier faculty for the past 7 years, I have had many opportu-ities to serve through my work in Theology and Campus Minis-ry. These experiences include being on the adult team for the

Kairos retreats, directing the Liturgy Singers for All-School Mass-s, being on the Xavier summer mission team through Catholic

Heart Workcamp, and chaperoning the annual March for Life pil-rimage to Washington, D.C. As a classroom teacher I can dem-nstrate to my students how Christs humble attitude of servingthers must be our attitude as well. Students can witness howur desire to serve ows from the abundance of Christs gifts tos. We love because He rst loved us (1 John 4:19).

As a member of St. Pius X Church since moving to Cedar Rapids

in 1985, I have had additional opportunities for service witfamily. With my husband Tony and our children, Aaron (X08Marita (X10), we served our parish by sharing our gift of mat Sunday liturgies and were part of a mission team organby St. Pius X Church in 2008 to Nuevo Progresso, Mexico. ing this mission trip we built houses for four needy familieOur Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church and organized a sumBible School for the children of the parish. Presently I sera musician for Sunday liturgies, direct the High School YChoir, and am a Eucharistic Minister. This past year I facilitaConrmation small group and served as a member of the Formation Commission. All of these opportunities of huservice have blessed my life, enriched my faith, and drawncloser to Christ.

The patron saint of Xavier High School is a model of servicus. St. Francis Xavier is considered one of the greatest misaries in Christian history, conducting his lifes work with gvitality and zeal while always keeping the love of Christ acenter of his ministry. The following quote of St. Francis Xis an inspiration in living out the Gospel message: It is no

actual physical exertion that counts towards ones progressthe nature of the task, but by the spirit of faith with whichundertaken.

Let us strive this school year to foster an attitude of gratitudcause we are abundantly blessed. May we, like St. Francis er, humbly serve others and through this service, bring Chra broken world.

Let us strive this school year to foster an attitude of gratitude because

we are abundantly blessed.


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Campus Ministry Update

ease see the school calendar for allhool Mass dates. All are welcome ton us at liturgical celebrations.

e Xavier Teens Encounter Christeekend (TEC) will be held November-25, 2013.

13-2014 Class Retreats:eshmen: Friday, September 13phomore: Friday, October 11nior: Friday, April 25, 2014nior: Friday, May 9, 2014

e tradition of Friday 7 a.m. liturgyd all day adoration will continue this

ar. Father Chris Podhajsky presideshese Masses. The rst Friday morn-

ing Mass will be Friday September 6.

We will have three professional speak-

ers at Xavier this year:September 17 Haley Scot de MariaDecember 10 Bob RiceFebruary 18 ValLimar Jansen

Please call Jody Esker, Jaclyn HusseyorFr. Vu in the Campus Ministry Ofceat 294-6635 x 350 or 384 if you havequestions about any of the spiritualprograms being offered this year.

Eucharistic AdorationEucharistic Adoration will beresuming on Fridays in the Xaviechapel beginning September 6.

Adoration begins with exposition of thBlessed Sacrament immediately follow

ing the 7:00 a.m. Mass and continuesuntil 3:00 p.m., when the Divine MercyChaplet is publicly prayed.

If you are a parent waiting in the car linfeel free to join us for a few minutes ofprayer before beginning your weekendPlease consider committing to an hourof quiet personal prayer on Fridays atXavier. Extra adorers are needed for allhours and particularly the 7:30 - 8:00a.m. time slot, following Mass.

Contact Kendall Krouse for more infor-mation and to designate a time thatworks for you: [email protected] 373-7558. Come nd the peace ourworld cannot give. Make your date timwith Jesus today!

Xavier Book ClubCome join our Xavier Book ClubMeet and Greet on TuesdayAugust 27th 10:00 am

The meeting will take place in thehome of Kendall Krouse 7011 KiowaTrace NE. This year we are reading ToWhom Shall We Go? - Lessons fromthe Apostle Peter by Cardinal TimothDolan. To Whom Shall We Go? presents the words and actions of St. Peterclearly showing how his life, with all of strengths, weaknesses, joys and sorrowoffers an example for all of us. Copies the book will be available to purchasefor $14 at the Meet and Greet.

Xavier Book Club monthly meetingswill be held on the third Tuesday of themonth from 10 -11:30 a.m. during theschool year. All members of the Xaviercommunity are welcome to join in thisenriching time of discussion, faith shar-ing and fellowship. For more informatiocontact Kendall Krouse373-7558 [email protected]

We will be working on the following theme for the school year:Abundantly blessed, humbly we serve.

airos Weekends for Juniors

2008 XHS added the option of a four-day retreat model for ju-ors called Kairos.

e Kairos Retreat aims to create an environment away, a moment in Godsme, in which participants may be awakened to the ever-present love of God.

rough peer ministry, participants experience Christian leadership, support, andmmunity. They are invited to grow in understand of themselves and of howd ts into their lives.

13 - 2014 Kairos Dates:

6: October 31 - November 3, 20137: January 9 - 12, 20148: March 6 - 9, 2014

ros retreat applications will be available the rst week of school and are re-rded by time and date returned with deposit. Space is limited and waiting listse formed. Please plan ahead so your student can attend this great retreat!

ros leader applications will be available the rst week of school. Seniors whove attended a Kairos and interested in being a leader please stop by Campusnistry to pick up application.


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Xavier Cares for the Environment

Throughout the 2012-13 school year Go Green EnvironmentalClub:

1. Helped reduce the use of almost 70,000 disposable water bottles bysupporting the bottle rell stations and encouraging the use of re-usablewater bottles

2. Collected hundreds (a room full) of printer cartridges for recycling; Themoney collected over the years was contributed to help with the cost of thewater rell stations.

3. Collected 6-7 boxes of used batteries and transported to the city recy-cling center, saving resources, and more importantly preventing toxics fromgoing to the landll and possibly into our groundwater.

4. Collected 90 cell phones and donated them to The Arc of Eastern Iowa,to help those with disabilities.Thank you to those who contributed, and we hope Xavier will continue itsefforts to be Good Stewards of God's Earth

Go Green Club.

Robotics Season To Kick Off Soon!

After a successful season last year, Xaviers robotics team, theXpendables, is looking forward to this years First Tech Challenge.

The rst event will be an informational meeting for all interested students, return-

ng team members, and their parents. This will take place on August 29th at 7

p.m.. The season ofcially kicks off with the game reveal on Saturday September

7th.

FTC is sponsored by Rockwell Collins, who recognizes the value of forming posi-

ive relationships with students who will become the next generation of engi-neers and innovators. More information about FTC can be found at http://www.

ockwellcollins.com/Our_Company/Corporate_Responsibility/Community_Overview/FIRST.aspx and at http://www.usrst.o

boticsprograms/ftc

Volunteers are welcome to join us as we design and build the robot and game arena. Fans should come and cheer us on at s

mages and competition! Watch for the upcoming schedule. Better yet, anyone who is interested in what the robotics team

o should follow on Twitter @ XpendablesFTC. Team members and anyone interested in joining the team should also watc

announcements at school. See Coach Miltner for more information or contact [email protected].


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Feast of the Assumption

Thursday August 15th

What is the Feast of the Assumption? The Catechism of the CatholicChurch explains, The Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stainof original sin, when the course of her earthly life nished, was taken upbody and soul into heavenly glory and exalted by the Lord as Queen ovall things.

Why is this feast so important? The Assumption completes Gods work iMary since it was not tting that the esh that had given life to God Himself should ever undergo decay. The Assumption is Gods crowning of Hwork as Mary ends her earthly life and enters eternity. This is an importaof Marian feast as well as being a holy day of obligation. On this day, wereect upon our lives and our hope that we too will spend our eternitywith Mary in heaven.There are many distractions in the world to divert our attention from thisheavenly goal. Mark 8:36 reminds us For what does it prot a man to

gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? Wealth and power will not gayou entrance into Gods kingdom. Saying yes to His will for your life, aMary and Jesus lovingly did, are our examples of success. Saint Augustin

shares this golden nugget of truth, Our hearts are restless until they rest in thee. If you want peace in this life, seek outGod in prayer. He alone is the source of peace, both in this world and the next. Mary Queen of Peace, please pray for us!

Xavier Student Meets

Madeleine AlbrightLast spring, Xavier senior Zach Schnoebelen had the op-portunity to be part of a panel asking questions of formerSecretary of State (and rst woman to serve in this highcabinet position) Madeleine Albright at the Czech andSlozak Museum. Michael Biermann and Carly Kenney alsoattended along with Mrs. Winter, from Xavier's AP U.S.History classes.

Secretary Albright kept all absorbed in her interestingexperiences as Secretary of State. The group especiallyenjoyed the story about the skit the U.S. and Russia did

together for an international conference as a take-off of"West Side Story" converted into "East-West Side Story."

Xavier Welcomes New Faculty

and StaffPlease join us in welcoming the following newfaculty and staff members into the Xaviercommunity:

Lorraine Gaffney, Cafeteria Supervisor; Nate King, Fitness/Wellness; Tommy Lage, Spanish; Molly Larkin, Theology;Bridget Lemker, Math; Kyle Mallie, Social Studies; GinealSchrunk, Social Studies.

Xavier bid a fond farewell to ve phenomenal members

of the Xavier community at the end of the 2012-2013school year: Marge Carson, Barbara Glass, Gaylord Hau-schildt, Phil Sanders and Donna Winter. LaSalle, Regisand Xavier High Schools were truly blessed with theiryears of service and commitment to Catholic education!

Learning with a higher purpose


8/13

Heat Cramps: painful spasms of the muscle caused by dehy-dration. Prevented by proper pre-hydration and relieved with

gentle stretching, ice, and increased uid consumption.

Heat Exhaustion: the most common type of heat illness. It isaused by decreased blood volume due to dehydration. Char-cterized by dizziness, headache, nausea, profuse sweating,ool/clammy skin, rapid/weak pulse, and body temperaturelevated. To treat, remove from hot environment and cool as

quickly as possible.

Heat Stroke: the least common but most serious, even fatal.Caused by the bodys cooling system shutting down and bloodolume being so low that the person stops sweating and goesnto shock. It is characterized by disorientation, unconscious-

ess, no sweating, hot/dry skin, increased body temperature,

rapid/strong pulse. Treatment requires rapid cooling and imediate transportation to the hospital.

To prevent any heat related illnesses from occurring drink pty of uids before, during, and after exercise. Avoid caffeinated beverages and take several breaks when it is hot outsAlso, it is important to acclimate yourself to the heat gradubefore beginning any kind of strenuous activity. This proceusually takes at least a week, so plan ahead.

Heather will be in the training room starting August 12 from2:30-4:30 p.m. everyday (or as noted on the training roomdoor), so if you have questions or concerns feel free to stopor give call her at Linn County Physical Therapy (319) 362-6during morning hours.

As fall sports season rapidly approaches, I just wanemphasize the importance of heat-related illnesses

Guidance Department News PSAT/SAT Preparation Workshop Saturday, Septem-ber 21, 9:00 am to 3 p.m.. This ve-hour workshop enablestudents to prepare for the PSAT and/or SAT college admissionest. Participants gain valuable insight through close examina-ion of each type of question. The workshop teaches studentstrategies necessary for answering specic question types and

general test taking tips. The PSAT score is used to qualifytudents for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Registra-ion information will be mailed to all junior parents. Additionalnformation will also be available in the guidance ofce.

Eastern Iowa College Fairat Kirkwood Community Col-ege Thursday, September 19 from 9-11 a.m.. The collegeair is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to talk

with, ask questions of, and receive information from an excel-ent representation of colleges and trade schools on exhibit.

2013-2014 ACT Test Dates at Xavier Xavier will behosting the ACT only twice during this school year, October26, 2013 and April 12, 2014. Please encourage your student

o register early if they are planning to test at Xavier. Studentsan register online at www.actstudent.org.

Iowa Assessments will be given to 9th, 10th, and 11thgrade students on September 24, 25, 26. We would ask thatyou try not to schedule any outside appointments during testdates. Seniors are to report to school at 9:50 a.m. on testdays.

Guidance Counselor(319) 294-6635 x 311

Guidance Counselo(319) 294-6635 x 3

Dave Schemmel Joy St. Andrews

Meet the Counselors

From the TrainerAvoiding Heat Related IllnessesSubmitted by: Heather Boyer


9/13

Health Services News

Students who need to take pre-scription or over the counter medi-cations at school need to bringtheir medication (in the originalprescription or over the counterbottle labeled with directions andprescribing health care providersname) to the nurses ofce or themain ofce.

Students should not carry ANY con-tainers with prescription medications

with them in the school. Students are allowed to carry their in-halers. Students who need to take medications at school musthave a signed consent form on le in the nurses ofce for thestaff to administer this medication. This form is available at the

Xavier web page under Services, then Health, then Forms.

Here are some tips if your student needs to be oprescription medication during the year:

Ask your health care provider for a medication that doesrequire a lunch time dose Ask the pharmacy to prepare a school bottle that can left at school

For those students requiring emergency medications suchas an Epi-Pen, Glucagon Kit, or Albuterol for nebulizer treaments, those would need to be provided by you to the schalong with same consent form described above.

I look forward to seeing returning students again this year welcome new students. Please do not hesitate to contact at 294-6635 x 318 [email protected] if you hav

any questions or concerns about your students health.

kin Infection Prevention:ubmitted by: Kris Naeve

s that time of year again when students are back and participating in various activities. Here are a few inders to help protect your children from the possibility of staph infection as they are in activities that th

ome into contact with each other.

aphylococcus aureas (known as staph) is a common bacterium that is carried on the skin of even healthy people. Around0% of people carry the staph bacteria and never develop any symptoms. When an infection does occur, it is usually mild. Hover, there is a chance that the infection could become invasive and that is when we have a more serious threat to their healthecause of the chance of a more serious infection, we want to pass along a few helpful reminders.

Students should not share personal items such as towels, bar soap, razors, etc.Students should shower after every athletic activity using soap and clean towelsStudents should take equipment home daily to disinfect (i.e. protective pads, helmets, etc with disinfecting wipes or spray)Students should wash hands regularly with warm soapy water for 20 seconds frequentlySkin cuts or breaks should be kept clean and dry to minimize the chance of developing staphAll wounds must be covered

avier follows protocols to keep locker rooms, weight room, and the building clean, as they always have. Coaches and Moders will stress the above recommendations to their students as well. However, if your student has any suspicious sores or rashe recommend immediate follow up with a physician to determine if it is staph infection and getting appropriate treatment.

he following link is for the Iowa Department of Public Health and may help to answer any other questions, but as always, feeee to call or e-mail me with questions or concerns at 294-6635 x 318 [email protected]. http://www.idph.state.iadper/common/pdf/abx/mrsa_faq.pdf.

Prescription MedicationsSubmitted by: Kris Naeve

Kris Naeve


10/13

Join the Xavier

Xavier High School is once again sponsoring the (formerly called Silver Club).

For $175, your membership includes:

By enrolling in you will receive four punch cards for admission to Xavier activities.This is a change from last year when five punch cards were issued. Feedback from families

indicated that four punch cards would be adequate for each family. These punch cards (20

punches per card) can be used for up to 80 admissions (potential $400 value) to Xavier

regular season home athletic and fine arts events. The card will be punched for each person

who attends the event. The punch card can be used to admit the card holder and anyone

attending with the card holder (family, college students, friends, grandparents, etc.) to the

event. The punch card will NOT be allowed for reserved seating sales for fine arts events.

The punch cards will be allowed for admission to fine art events 30 minutes prior to

performance time. This change is being made due to a significant financial loss to our fine

arts programs last year resulting from use of the Silver Saints cards.

When the punch cards are used up, members may purchase additional cards (20punches) for $80 ($100 value) through the Activities Office.

Invitation for you and your spouse or guest to the Dinner and DrawingonSunday,October 20, 2013. Prizes include: one paid student tuition (in-parish tuition rate) for the

2014-15 school year at any CR/Marion Metro Catholic elementary school, middle school or

Xavier High School. A cash prize of $2,500 will be awarded to a winner without a child in one

of our schools. Additional prizes will also be awarded.

If you are interested in purchasing a membership, simply mail a check for $175 made payable to:

Xavier

Attn: Melissa Slinger

Xavier High School

6300 42nd St NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

Once your check is received four numbered punch cards will bemailed to you and you

will automatically be entered in the tuition drawing at the dinner on October 20 (need not be

present to win).


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Xavier High School

Saints Shop

2013-2014 Saints Shop regularhours will be on Fridays 11-1 start-ing August 23rd. Be sure to stopby the Saint Shop in the Commonsduring all Home Xavier FootballGames. All new Nike apparel andcustom Pukka headwear for 2013/14will be in at the rst game and much

more!

Booster Club NewsBooster Club Barbecue Bash: The Sixth Annual Booster Club Barbecue Bashwill take place on Friday, August 16th. The festivities will be held from 6:00-9:00

.m. and will include free burgers, brats, beverages, and entertainment. Its areat evening to spend with friends and some time to get to know other Xavierarents. This 21 year or older event will be held in the Saints Field Stadium. Weope to see you there!

Booster Club Membership: We hope everyone has had a great summer andnticipating another great year at Xavier! Dont forget to turn in your2013-2014

Xavier Booster Club Membership Form included in the school registration informa-on found online this year. We encourage every Xavier family to join the Xavierooster Club. The annual membership cost is $50.00. The Xavier Booster Club is aolunteer organization of parents, students, alumni, faculty and staff. We encour-ge interest in and provide support for ALL school related activities, with emphasisn athletics and ne arts.

Golf Outing:Many thanks to the many golfers that participated in the 2013ooster Club Golf Classic at Elmcrest Country Club. Our thanks also go out to the

many volunteers, generous hole sponsors and prize donors who helped make this

vent a success once again.Next Booster Club Meeting: The next Booster Club meeting is scheduled forWednesday, September 4, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons.

Play the X Game: Play Xavier Booster Clubs X Game rafe and help raise fundso purchase new uniforms, choir robes, ne arts equipment and support other vari-us team and activity requests at Xavier High School!

ickets are on sale now for the Xavier Booster Club X Game rafe. With every $25cket purchase you have a chance to win $500 each week during the upcoming

National Football League (NFL) season.

All tickets include three randomly selected NFL teams for each week of the foot-

all season. If your three teams score the most points in a given week, you win500! You also have a chance to win multiple $500 prizes with just one ticket overhe course of the season.

More than $10,000 in cash prizes will be given away to lucky X Game ticket hold-rs throughout the entire football season. Buy as many tickets as you like to

ncrease your chances of winning. Tickets can be picked up in the XHS ActivitiesOfce. Thank you for your support with this fund raiser! Please email [email protected] [email protected] with questions.

XPX Welcomes YouXavier Parents for Xcellence (XPX) is aparent volunteer organization sup-porting Xavier High Schools missionto educate the total person in a

Catholic environment by serving faculty and staff, students, parents andthe greater Xavier community. Ouractivities include:

Providing hospitality for teach-ers and staff such as the rst day ofschool breakfast, snacks and meals atparent-teacher conferences and theChristmas luncheon

Serving hot chocolate and treats atthe Homecoming bonre and Dis-cover Xavier night

Coordinating spirituality activitiessuch as the Why am I Catholic par-ent seminar, the pilgrimage to Lady oGuadalupe Shrine in LaCrosse Wis-consin, and volunteers for Adoration

Providing volunteers for events suchas Grandparents Day

Sponsoring the Xcellence in Teach-ing Award (XITA)

Operation of the Saints Shop, will aproceeds going to fund XPX activitie

The XPX board members for the2013-2014 school year are: Presi-dent - Dianna Richardson, Treasurer- Michelle Pitz, Secretary - Anne PapeHospitality - Kelly Nachman, and LynBenkusky Karpick, Spirituality - Kend-all Krouse, XITA Beth Otting, SaintsShop - Pam Stark.

XPX is open to all parents and legalguardians of Xavier High School stu-dents and we welcome all volunteersIf you havent already checked thebox at registration, you can e-mailXPX at [email protected] orcontact any XPX board member, andwe will add you to the volunteer list.Welcome back to school....its goingto be a great year!


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Preparation for the 2013 Xavier high school fall activities program isunderway. We would like to ask for your support by placing an advertisemen

for your business in this program. The Xavier Booster Club uses yournancial support to enhance the experience of our students in a widevariety of extra curricular activities from ne arts to athletics. The 2013 activitprogram advertising order form can be found on page 11 andindicates the cost of the different ad space sizes you can choose from. Weask that you e-mail your advertisement information in a jpeg format toJessica Schneider [email protected] by Monday, August19. This order form is also your invoice. Please ll it out completely,attach your payment with it, and forward it to Xavier High School by August30. If you have any questions please contact Jessica Schneider at378-4571 or Carol Vester at 329-4566.

Twelve Xavierathletic teamsqualied forstate:The Saintswon StateChampion-

ships in the following sports: Girls Basketball (4A)

Boys Soccer (2A) Girls Soccer (2A)The following teams were StateRunner-Up: Football (4A) Boys Bowling (1A) Girls Golf (4A)The following teams qualied forState:

Boys Golf (4A) Boys Cross Country (3A) Volleyball (4A) Girls Bowling (1A) Girls Tennis (1A)

Baseball (4A)The Boys Tennis team won a 1A

District Team Championship and thfollowing teams won MVC ValleyDivision Championships: Boys Golf, Volleyball, Football, GSoccer & SoftballThese accomplishment along withthe many individual state qualiers

Wrestling, Swimming, & Track madfor a memorable year in the XavierAthletic Program.

2012-13 is now behind us and we forward to another successful yearin Xavier athletics. I want to wish ostudents, coaches and parents the of luck in the 2013-14 school year!We are also very proud of our FineProgram and our many clubs and onizations. We will spotlight the Xa

Fine Arts Program in the SeptembeNavigator.GO SAINTS!

Coaches are needed for this comingschool year for the Cedar Rapids Bull-dog AAU program. This program feedsthe Xavier girls basketball team. Noexperience needed, a passionate desireto work with young people a must. Formore information contact Tom Lilly at(319) 361-8377. The Bulldog program isan equal opportunity employer.

Activities Update

As we begin a new year in Xavier athletics,lets take a quick look back at the

unbelievable 2012-13 school year:

Fall Activities Program

Coaches Needed

The Xavier high school DramaDepartment invites you come withus as we venture into the world of1950s sci- movies. An uninvitedalien is about to descend on theRegis - LaSalle stage September19-20 at 7 p.m..

The musical, Little Shop of Horrors islled with a shy but plucky hero, a FayeRay lovable heroine, a slimy dentist,an unsuspecting ower shop owner, 4ravishing back -up singers and of coursea carnivorous visitor from another world.

Come and enjoy an evening of musi-cal spoof of all those late night horrormovies that used to make Baby Boomersscared to go to sleep at night. Tick-ets are just $6 for adults and $4 for allstudents. Tickets will be available atthe Activities Ofce 2 weeks before theshow. Watch for future information afterschool starts. We guarantee a night oflaughs, great music and fun.

Little Shop of Horrors Message from the Activities Director

Annual Poinsettia and Christmas Green-ery Fundraiser Hosted by the XavierPerforming Arts Students

Orders will be accepted from October 28through November 21, 2013 with green-ery pick up on December 2.

A variety of greenery will be offeredagain this year all consisting of amixture of balsam, cedar, and pine. Thefoil wrapped Poinsettias will beavailable in jingle bell, pink, white, and

red colors.

Poinsettias & Greenery


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2013 FALL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM ADVERTISING ORDER FORM

Business Name_________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________

Contact Person_______________________Phone_________________Fax________________

Email Address ________________________________________________________________

NOTE: Activities Program will measure 8 x 11.

COST OF ADVERTISING SPACE:

Full Page Back Outside Cover (color) $275 _____

Full Page Inside Front cover (b/w) $195 _____

Full Page Inside Back cover (b/w) $195 _____

Full Page (b/w) $195 _____

Half Page (b/w) $135 _____

Quarter Page (b/w) $115_____

Eighth Page (Business Card) (b/w) $75 _____

Please check off one of the following: _____ Renewal (Will use same advertisement as last year.)

_____ New (Will email the revised advertisement.)

_____ New Supporter

_____ Will not advertise this year

Please e-mail new advertisement information in a jpeg format to Jessica Schneider, Director of Marketing,

Xavier High School & Xavier Foundation [email protected] by Monday, August 12, 2013

Questions about format can be directed to Jessica at the e-mail above or by calling (319) 378-4571.

Please make checks payable to the XAVIER BOOSTER CLUB.

end this completed order form and payment to the attention of Xavier Booster Club, Xavier High School, 63

2nd

Street N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411 attention Carol Vester, Program Coordinator, by Friday, August

0, 2013.

Thank you for your continued support!Office Use Only:

___________ Check received Program Director received ______________

___________ Ad Copy/Invoice received

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