August 2013 | Volume 16 | Number 1

Abundantly Blessed, Humbly We Serve

Xaviers 2013-2014 theme, Abundantly blessed, humbly we serve was selected out of a desire to focus on gratefulness. The Xavier community, students, faculty and staff know their blessings are from God and sense the overwhelming love of God. Out of this gratefulness, we serve. Gods kingdom will only come when we all serve as His hands and feet.

Contents
Business Office News Teacher Feature
Sue May

The Principals Corner

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Welcome to the 2013-14 school year, Xaviers sixteenth. A very special welcome to the parents of our incoming freshmen and transfer students, as well as those families hosting exchange students. We look forward to having you as part of a very special community - the Xavier family. The faculty, staff and administration have been working hard this summer to prepare for the first day of classes when we welcome 710 Saints back to school. Following a terrific 2012-13, were looking forward to another outstanding year of academics, activities, worship and service! Once again, we will look to our seniors to provide the leadership to make that happen. Our theme this year is, Abundantly blessed, humbly we serve. We look forward to partnering with you and your students to bring that theme to life. We have indeed been blessed with so many gifts and it is our responsibility to use those gifts in serving others. After much anticipation, we are very excited this year to introduce Xaviers Digital Learning Environment. Each of our students will receive an iPad this fall for use in 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 (continued on page 2)

Back to School Notices and Reminders

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Campus Ministry Update

Important dates for 2013-2014

Guidance News From the Nurse

ACT and ITED test dates Prescription Medications

Organizations 10-11
XPX and Booster Club Silver Club Membership

Activities 12-13

Back to School Night

Back-to-School Night will be held on Monday, September 9 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Parents will follow their son or daughters schedule. Back-to-School Night is a perfect opportunity to meet your students teachers, learn of their classroom expectations, as well as, tour the school. The evening will last approximately two hours. Mark your calendars now to join us! Student directories will be available to pick up this evening.
Corbin Woods for the Xavier Saints Baseball Team Xavier Girls Soccer team after their 8th State Victory! Xavier Saints Leadership Seminar August 1, 2013

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students become better prepared for that world. This program is only possible through the work of so many who are committed to making a Xavier education something exceptional. The Xavier Foundation and our many benefactors who believe in the value of this endeavor have provided the seeding funds needed to kick-off the program. Our parents have attended meetings, posed questions and offered feedback. They have also been supportive of the need to sustain the program through our technology fee. Our Controller, Shea Francis has created a long-term technology budget to plan for the coming years. Our associate principal, Ms. Olson and a team of Xavier teachers have taken the lead in finding innovative ways to incorporate this technology into the classroom. Our student team of Xperts is already preparing the devices for deployment and stand ready to assist both faculty and students with anything related to the use of the iPad. As you know from e-mails sent, in preparation for our DLE, each student and one parent/guardian will be required to attend an iPad informational meeting. Registration for those meetings was to be done online. If you have not done so, please make sure to take care of this ASAP. If you need assistance in registering, please contact Peggy Hrncirik in our main office. No student will be issued an iPad until he/ she has attended a meeting and has submitted all necessary forms. As with the beginning of any major initiative, we anticipate that we will learn a great deal in our first year. Despite all of our preparation, we will likely encounter challenges from time to time that can only be identified through experience. It will take patience on the part of our students, parents, faculty and staff to help us navigate our way through these challenges. I know we can count on everyones support! Along with the benefit of this learning device comes the responsibility of its use. We expect that all students handle their devices with care, respect the devices of others and use the devices in a productive and moral way. Above all it is important to remember that the student iPad is a tool. It will not replace anyone or anything but rather will enhance the educational experience by building on the opportunity to create, collaborate and share. Our students must go beyond being consumers of information. It is also important to remember that the iPad will not be used every minute of every class period nor on every minute of every assignment. It will be used extensively but not exclusively. I invite all of you to visit with your students as they begin their experience in the Xavier Digital Learning Environment. Encourage them to show you the ways they use the device in their classes, in their research, in their presentations, in their homework and in their assessment. The more you learn about how they are using it, the more excited I believe you will become! Our 2012-13 year was without question one of our most successful in faith development, in academics, in activities, and in service. Knowing our Xavier community, knowing our faculty and staff, and knowing our students, I am confident that we will build on that momentum and find ways to show that 2013-14 can be our best ever! Sincerely, Tom Keating, Principal

Parent Meetings
Freshman Parents: Wednesday, August 21 Junior/Senior Parents: Monday, August 26 Sophomore Parents: Tuesday, August 27 All meetings will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Regis - LaSalle Theatre.

Picture Day
Picture day will be held Thursday, August 22. All picture forms and money should must be turned in on that day. Picture make-up and re-take day will be held on Tuesday, September 24. Order forms can be picked up in the main office.

Classroom Safety
In order to provide a safer and more secure environment, only backpacks that fit under a student desk are allowed at Xavier. Backpacks may be no bigger than 15 x 15 x 8 thick. Duffel type bags are not allowed. If you have any questions let us know. Please also note that cell phones, pagers, and laser pointers are prohibited at Xavier.

Student Work Permits

If your student needs a work permit, please see Melissa Slinger in the business office. Please note that in order to start the process, your student will need to bring in a certified birth certificate.

Jostens Class Rings

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be able to purchase class rings on Wednesday, September 18 during their lunch period.

Business Office News

Tuition Payment Reminder
Please note: the first tuition payment for the 2013-2014 school year is due on August 12, 2013 for all payment plans. If you have questions, please contact Shea Francis at shea.francis@xaviersaints.org or (319) 739-7307.

Xavier Time Schedule

Regular Schedule Monday-Friday
Warning Bell Start Bell/Prayer Period 1 Period 2 Announcements Period 3 Period 4 Period 5A Period 5B Period 5C Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Prayer 7:48 7:50-7:53 7:53-8:37 8:42-9:26 9:31-9:34 9:34-10:18 10:23-11:07 11:12-11:33 11:33-11:56 11:56-12:19 12:24-1:08 1:13-1:56 2:01-2:44 2:44-2:45

Food Services Information

The lunch program uses EZ School Pay to make lunch payments online. Log on to EZSchoolPay.com to sign on or register as a new user and follow the instructions. Lunch prices are $2.25 and breakfast prices are $1.50. Ala carte items will be available, prices will be posted for those. Contact Lorraine Gaffney at (319) 294-6635 x 339 with questions.

Parent/Guardian Directories
Directories will be published listing your students name, grade, parent/ guardian name, address, and phone. Directories will be distributed at Backto-School Night on September 9th. Please contact Melissa Slinger at (319) 294-6635 x 309 or melissa.slinger@xaviersaints.org by Wednesday, August 21 if you do not want your information published.

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

E-Mail Opt-Out
E-mail updates will include general calendar/high school news and activity related updates including but not limited to, Academics, Campus Ministry, Athletics, Activities, Archdiocese updates and Legislative Alerts. An opt-out link is included at the bottom of every e-mail, and you are welcome to opt-out from e-mails at any time. Please note, if you remove yourself from the list, you will no longer receive any updates from Xavier High School. We are working diligently to streamline our communications to make them as applicable to the general Xavier High School audience as possible, but appreciate your understanding in knowing that not every e-mail may apply directly to you.

Student Illness Reminder/Calling In Sick

If students are ill and will not be attending school, parents must call the school at 294-6635 by 9:00 a.m. We report illnesses to the Linn County Public Health Department on a daily basis for better tracking of diseases in the area. We are asking that when you call your child in as absent due to illness that you report any symptoms or confirmed diagnoses at that time so we can be more accurate in our daily reports. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Kris Naeve, School Nurse at 294-6635 x 318 or kris.naeve@xaviersaints.org. We thank you and appreciate your help!

Parking Permit Information

Students who drive to school must register their vehicles in the main office and 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 the school. 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 park improperly, do not register their vehicles, or fail to display their permits in the proper location will be fined $10.00 and/or have their cars towed at the owners expense. These fines 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.

College Visits
In order to assist students in making an appropriate college choice, Juniors are allowed one day of excused absence and seniors are allowed two days of excused absence for college visitation. Students must inform their teachers of their expected absence and turn in the College Visitation form (click here) to the Main Office three days prior to the visit. Missing assignments should be made up in advance.

Abundantly Blessed, Humbly We Serve

Submitted By: Mrs. Sue May
The theme created by the Campus Ministry team for this school year, Abundantly blessed, humbly we serve, describes how I try to live my life. I am abundantly blessed in many ways and I humbly strive to serve Christ and his Church. The essence of our theme is found in Proverbs 11:25, The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed as well as Matthew 23:11, The greatest among you will be the one who serves the rest. These Scriptures point out that an attitude of gratitude leads to an attitude of service. When we have an attitude of gratitude and acknowledge that everything we have is a gift from God, it leads to a desire to give back to God through service for his abundant blessings. Being a servant for the kingdom in this way shows a poverty of spirit and a humble dedication to the mission of Christ. Service should flow out of our Baptismal call. As a member of the Xavier faculty for the past 7 years, I have had many opportunities to serve through my work in Theology and Campus Ministry. These experiences include being on the adult team for the Kairos retreats, directing the Liturgy Singers for All-School Masses, being on the Xavier summer mission team through Catholic Heart Workcamp, and chaperoning the annual March for Life pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. As a classroom teacher I can demonstrate to my students how Christs humble attitude of serving others must be our attitude as well. Students can witness how our desire to serve flows from the abundance of Christs gifts to us. We love because He first 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 with my family. With my husband Tony and our children, Aaron (X08) and Marita (X10), we served our parish by sharing our gift of music at Sunday liturgies and were part of a mission team organized by St. Pius X Church in 2008 to Nuevo Progresso, Mexico. During this mission trip we built houses for four needy families of Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church and organized a summer Bible School for the children of the parish. Presently I serve as a musician for Sunday liturgies, direct the High School Youth Choir, and am a Eucharistic Minister. This past year I facilitated a Confirmation small group and served as a member of the Faith Formation Commission. All of these opportunities of humble service have blessed my life, enriched my faith, and drawn me closer to Christ. The patron saint of Xavier High School is a model of service for us. St. Francis Xavier is considered one of the greatest missionaries in Christian history, conducting his lifes work with great vitality and zeal while always keeping the love of Christ as the center of his ministry. The following quote of St. Francis Xavier is an inspiration in living out the Gospel message: It is not the actual physical exertion that counts towards ones progress, nor the nature of the task, but by the spirit of faith with which it is undertaken. Let us strive this school year to foster an attitude of gratitude because we are abundantly blessed. May we, like St. Francis Xavier, humbly serve others and through this service, bring Christ to a broken world.

Let us strive this school year to foster an attitude of gratitude because we are abundantly blessed.

Campus Ministry Update

We will be working on the following theme for the school year: Abundantly blessed, humbly we serve.
Please see the school calendar for all school Mass dates. All are welcome to join us at liturgical celebrations. The Xavier Teens Encounter Christ weekend (TEC) will be held November 23-25, 2013. 2013-2014 Class Retreats: Freshmen: Friday, September 13 Sophomore: Friday, October 11 Junior: Friday, April 25, 2014 Senior: Friday, May 9, 2014 The tradition of Friday 7 a.m. liturgy and all day adoration will continue this year. Father Chris Podhajsky presides at these Masses. The first Friday morning Mass will be Friday September 6. We will have three professional speakers at Xavier this year: September 17 Haley Scot de Maria December 10 Bob Rice February 18 ValLimar Jansen Please call Jody Esker, Jaclyn Hussey or Fr. Vu in the Campus Ministry Office at 294-6635 x 350 or 384 if you have questions about any of the spiritual programs being offered this year.

Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration will be resuming on Fridays in the Xavier chapel beginning September 6.
Adoration begins with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament immediately following the 7:00 a.m. Mass and continues until 3:00 p.m., when the Divine Mercy Chaplet is publicly prayed. If you are a parent waiting in the car line, feel free to join us for a few minutes of prayer before beginning your weekend. Please consider committing to an hour of quiet personal prayer on Fridays at Xavier. Extra adorers are needed for all hours and particularly the 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. time slot, following Mass. Contact Kendall Krouse for more information and to designate a time that works for you: kendallkrouse@aol.com or 373-7558. Come find the peace our world cannot give. Make your date time with Jesus today!

Kairos Weekends for Juniors

In 2008 XHS added the option of a four-day retreat model for juniors called Kairos.
The Kairos Retreat aims to create an environment away, a moment in Gods time, in which participants may be awakened to the ever-present love of God. Through peer ministry, participants experience Christian leadership, support, and community. They are invited to grow in understand of themselves and of how God fits into their lives. 2013 - 2014 Kairos Dates: K16: October 31 - November 3, 2013 K17: January 9 - 12, 2014 K18: March 6 - 9, 2014 Kairos retreat applications will be available the first week of school and are recorded by time and date returned with deposit. Space is limited and waiting lists are formed. Please plan ahead so your student can attend this great retreat! Kairos leader applications will be available the first week of school. Seniors who have attended a Kairos and interested in being a leader please stop by Campus Ministry to pick up application.

Xavier Book Club

Come join our Xavier Book Club Meet and Greet on Tuesday August 27th 10:00 am
The meeting will take place in the home of Kendall Krouse 7011 Kiowa Trace NE. This year we are reading To Whom Shall We Go? - Lessons from the Apostle Peter by Cardinal Timothy Dolan. To Whom Shall We Go? presents the words and actions of St. Peter, clearly showing how his life, with all of its strengths, weaknesses, joys and sorrows, offers an example for all of us. Copies of the book will be available to purchase for $14 at the Meet and Greet. Xavier Book Club monthly meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month from 10 -11:30 a.m. during the school year. All members of the Xavier community are welcome to join in this enriching time of discussion, faith sharing and fellowship. For more information contact Kendall Krouse 373-7558 kendallkrouse@aol.com

Xavier Cares for the Environment

Throughout the 2012-13 school year Go Green Environmental Club:
1. Helped reduce the use of almost 70,000 disposable water bottles by supporting the bottle refill stations and encouraging the use of re-usable water bottles 2. Collected hundreds (a room full) of printer cartridges for recycling; The money collected over the years was contributed to help with the cost of the water refill stations. 3. Collected 6-7 boxes of used batteries and transported to the city recycling center, saving resources, and more importantly preventing toxics from going to the landfill 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 its efforts 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, the Xpendables, is looking forward to this years First Tech Challenge.
The first event will be an informational meeting for all interested students, returning team members, and their parents. This will take place on August 29th at 7 p.m.. The season officially kicks off with the game reveal on Saturday September 7th. FTC is sponsored by Rockwell Collins, who recognizes the value of forming positive relationships with students who will become the next generation of engineers and innovators. More information about FTC can be found at http://www. rockwellcollins.com/Our_Company/Corporate_Responsibility/Community_Overview/FIRST.aspx and at http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/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 scrimmages and competition! Watch for the upcoming schedule. Better yet, anyone who is interested in what the robotics team is up to should follow on Twitter @ XpendablesFTC. Team members and anyone interested in joining the team should also watch for announcements at school. See Coach Miltner for more information or contact barb.miltner@xaviersaints.org.

Feast of the Assumption Thursday August 15th

What is the Feast of the Assumption? The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains, The Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things. Why is this feast so important? The Assumption completes Gods work in Mary since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God Himself should ever undergo decay. The Assumption is Gods crowning of His work as Mary ends her earthly life and enters eternity. This is an important of Marian feast as well as being a holy day of obligation. On this day, we reflect upon our lives and our hope that we too will spend our eternity with Mary in heaven. There are many distractions in the world to divert our attention from this heavenly goal. Mark 8:36 reminds us For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? Wealth and power will not gain you entrance into Gods kingdom. Saying yes to His will for your life, as Mary and Jesus lovingly did, are our examples of success. Saint Augustine shares this golden nugget of truth, Our hearts are restless until they rest in thee. If you want peace in this life, seek out God 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 Albright

Last spring, Xavier senior Zach Schnoebelen had the opportunity to be part of a panel asking questions of former Secretary of State (and first woman to serve in this high cabinet position) Madeleine Albright at the Czech and Slozak Museum. Michael Biermann and Carly Kenney also attended along with Mrs. Winter, from Xavier's AP U.S. History classes. Secretary Albright kept all absorbed in her interesting experiences as Secretary of State. The group especially enjoyed 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 Staff

Please join us in welcoming the following new faculty and staff members into the Xavier community:
Lorraine Gaffney, Cafeteria Supervisor; Nate King, Fitness/ Wellness; Tommy Lage, Spanish; Molly Larkin, Theology; Bridget Lemker, Math; Kyle Mallie, Social Studies; Gineal Schrunk, Social Studies. Xavier bid a fond farewell to five phenomenal members of the Xavier community at the end of the 2012-2013 school year: Marge Carson, Barbara Glass, Gaylord Hauschildt, Phil Sanders and Donna Winter. LaSalle, Regis and Xavier High Schools were truly blessed with their years of service and commitment to Catholic education!

Learning with a higher purpose

Guidance Department News

PSAT/SAT Preparation Workshop Saturday, September 21, 9:00 am to 3 p.m.. This five-hour workshop enables students to prepare for the PSAT and/or SAT college admission test. Participants gain valuable insight through close examination of each type of question. The workshop teaches students strategies necessary for answering specific question types and general test taking tips. The PSAT score is used to qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Registration information will be mailed to all junior parents. Additional information will also be available in the guidance office.

Meet the Counselors

Dave Schemmel Joy St. Andrews

Eastern Iowa College Fair at Kirkwood Community College Thursday, September 19 from 9-11 a.m.. The college fair is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to talk with, ask questions of, and receive information from an excellent representation of colleges and trade schools on exhibit. Guidance Counselor (319) 294-6635 x 311 Guidance Counselor (319) 294-6635 x 314

2013-2014 ACT Test Dates at Xavier Xavier will be

hosting the ACT only twice during this school year, October 26, 2013 and April 12, 2014. Please encourage your student to register early if they are planning to test at Xavier. Students can register online at www.actstudent.org.

Iowa Assessments will be given to 9th, 10th, and 11th

grade students on September 24, 25, 26. We would ask that you try not to schedule any outside appointments during test dates. Seniors are to report to school at 9:50 a.m. on test days.

From the Trainer

Avoiding Heat Related Illnesses
Submitted by: Heather Boyer As fall sports season rapidly approaches, I just want to emphasize the importance of heat-related illnesses.
Heat Cramps: painful spasms of the muscle caused by dehydration. Prevented by proper pre-hydration and relieved with gentle stretching, ice, and increased fluid consumption. Heat Exhaustion: the most common type of heat illness. It is caused by decreased blood volume due to dehydration. Characterized by dizziness, headache, nausea, profuse sweating, cool/clammy skin, rapid/weak pulse, and body temperature elevated. 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 blood volume being so low that the person stops sweating and goes into shock. It is characterized by disorientation, unconsciousness, no sweating, hot/dry skin, increased body temperature, rapid/strong pulse. Treatment requires rapid cooling and immediate transportation to the hospital. To prevent any heat related illnesses from occurring drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after exercise. Avoid caffeinated beverages and take several breaks when it is hot outside. Also, it is important to acclimate yourself to the heat gradually before beginning any kind of strenuous activity. This process usually takes at least a week, so plan ahead. Heather will be in the training room starting August 12 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. everyday (or as noted on the training room door), so if you have questions or concerns feel free to stop by or give call her at Linn County Physical Therapy (319) 362-6994 during morning hours.

Health Services News

Prescription Medications
Submitted by: Kris Naeve
Students who need to take prescription or over the counter medications at school need to bring their medication (in the original prescription or over the counter bottle labeled with directions and prescribing health care providers name) to the nurses office or the main office. Students should not carry ANY containers with prescription medications with them in the school. Students are allowed to carry their inhalers. Students who need to take medications at school must have a signed consent form on file in the nurses office for the staff to administer this medication. This form is available at the Xavier web page under Services, then Health, then Forms. Kris Naeve

Here are some tips if your student needs to be on a prescription medication during the year:
Ask your health care provider for a medication that does not require a lunch time dose Ask the pharmacy to prepare a school bottle that can be left at school For those students requiring emergency medications such as an Epi-Pen, Glucagon Kit, or Albuterol for nebulizer treatments, those would need to be provided by you to the school along with same consent form described above. I look forward to seeing returning students again this year and welcome new students. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 294-6635 x 318 or kris.naeve@xaviersaints.org if you have any questions or concerns about your students health.

Skin Infection Prevention:

Submitted by: Kris Naeve Its that time of year again when students are back and participating in various activities. Here are a few reminders to help protect your children from the possibility of staph infection as they are in activities that they come into contact with each other.
Staphylococcus aureas (known as staph) is a common bacterium that is carried on the skin of even healthy people. Around 30% of people carry the staph bacteria and never develop any symptoms. When an infection does occur, it is usually mild. However, there is a chance that the infection could become invasive and that is when we have a more serious threat to their health. Because of the chance of a more serious infection, we want to pass along a few helpful reminders. 1. Students should not share personal items such as towels, bar soap, razors, etc. 2. Students should shower after every athletic activity using soap and clean towels 3. Students should take equipment home daily to disinfect (i.e. protective pads, helmets, etc with disinfecting wipes or spray) 4. Students should wash hands regularly with warm soapy water for 20 seconds frequently 5. Skin cuts or breaks should be kept clean and dry to minimize the chance of developing staph 6. All wounds must be covered Xavier follows protocols to keep locker rooms, weight room, and the building clean, as they always have. Coaches and Moderators will stress the above recommendations to their students as well. However, if your student has any suspicious sores or rashes, we recommend immediate follow up with a physician to determine if it is staph infection and getting appropriate treatment. The following link is for the Iowa Department of Public Health and may help to answer any other questions, but as always, feel free to call or e-mail me with questions or concerns at 294-6635 x 318 or kris.naeve@xaviersaints.org. http://www.idph.state.ia.us/ adper/common/pdf/abx/mrsa_faq.pdf.

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Join the Xavier

Xavier High School is once again sponsoring the For $175, your membership includes:
(formerly called Silver Club).

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. members may purchase additional cards (20 When the punch cards are used up, punches) for $80 ($100 value) through the Activities Office. Invitation for you and your spouse or guest to the Dinner and Drawing on Sunday, 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 punch cards will be mailed to you and you Once your check is received four numbered will automatically be entered in the tuition drawing at the dinner on October 20 (need not be present to win).

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Booster Club News

Booster Club Barbecue Bash: The Sixth Annual Booster Club Barbecue Bash
will take place on Friday, August 16th. The festivities will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and will include free burgers, brats, beverages, and entertainment. Its a great evening to spend with friends and some time to get to know other Xavier parents. This 21 year or older event will be held in the Saints Field Stadium. We hope to see you there!

XPX Welcomes You

Xavier Parents for Xcellence (XPX) is a parent volunteer organization supporting Xavier High Schools mission to educate the total person in a Catholic environment by serving faculty and staff, students, parents and the greater Xavier community. Our activities include: Providing hospitality for teachers and staff such as the first day of school breakfast, snacks and meals at parent-teacher conferences and the Christmas luncheon Serving hot chocolate and treats at the Homecoming bonfire and Discover Xavier night Coordinating spirituality activities such as the Why am I Catholic parent seminar, the pilgrimage to Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in LaCrosse Wisconsin, and volunteers for Adoration Providing volunteers for events such as Grandparents Day Sponsoring the Xcellence in Teaching Award (XITA) Operation of the Saints Shop, will all proceeds going to fund XPX activities The XPX board members for the 2013-2014 school year are: President - Dianna Richardson, Treasurer - Michelle Pitz, Secretary - Anne Pape, Hospitality - Kelly Nachman, and Lynn Benkusky Karpick, Spirituality - Kendall Krouse, XITA Beth Otting, Saints Shop - Pam Stark. XPX is open to all parents and legal guardians of Xavier High School students and we welcome all volunteers. If you havent already checked the box at registration, you can e-mail XPX at xpx.board@gmail.com or contact any XPX board member, and we will add you to the volunteer list. Welcome back to school....its going to be a great year!

Booster Club Membership: We hope everyone has had a great summer and

anticipating another great year at Xavier! Dont forget to turn in your 2013-2014 Xavier Booster Club Membership Form included in the school registration information found online this year. We encourage every Xavier family to join the Xavier Booster Club. The annual membership cost is $50.00. The Xavier Booster Club is a volunteer organization of parents, students, alumni, faculty and staff. We encourage interest in and provide support for ALL school related activities, with emphasis on athletics and fine arts.

Golf Outing: Many thanks to the many golfers that participated in the 2013

Booster 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 event a success once again.

Next Booster Club Meeting: The next Booster Club meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons.

Play the X Game: Play Xavier Booster Clubs X Game raffle and help raise funds
to purchase new uniforms, choir robes, fine arts equipment and support other various team and activity requests at Xavier High School! Tickets are on sale now for the Xavier Booster Club X Game raffle. With every $25 ticket 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 football season. If your three teams score the most points in a given week, you win $500! You also have a chance to win multiple $500 prizes with just one ticket over the course of the season. More than $10,000 in cash prizes will be given away to lucky X Game ticket holders throughout the entire football season. Buy as many tickets as you like to increase your chances of winning. Tickets can be picked up in the XHS Activities Office. Thank you for your support with this fund raiser! Please email xavierboosters@yahoo.com or LaurenHammerberg@gmail.com with questions.

Xavier High School Saints Shop

2013-2014 Saints Shop regular hours will be on Fridays 11-1 starting August 23rd. Be sure to stop by the Saint Shop in the Commons during all Home Xavier Football Games. All new Nike apparel and custom Pukka headwear for 2013/14 will be in at the first game and much more!

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Activities Update
Little Shop of Horrors
The Xavier high school Drama Department invites you come with us as we venture into the world of 1950s sci-fi movies. An uninvited alien is about to descend on the Regis - LaSalle stage September 19-20 at 7 p.m..
The musical, Little Shop of Horrors is filled with a shy but plucky hero, a Faye Ray lovable heroine, a slimy dentist, an unsuspecting flower shop owner, 4 ravishing back -up singers and of course a carnivorous visitor from another world. Come and enjoy an evening of musical spoof of all those late night horror movies that used to make Baby Boomers scared to go to sleep at night. Tickets are just $6 for adults and $4 for all students. Tickets will be available at the Activities Office 2 weeks before the show. Watch for future information after school starts. We guarantee a night of laughs, great music and fun.

Message from the Activities Director

As we begin a new year in Xavier athletics, lets take a quick look back at the unbelievable 2012-13 school year:
Twelve Xavier athletic teams qualified for state: The Saints won State Championships in the following sports: Girls Basketball (4A) Boys Soccer (2A) Girls Soccer (2A) The following teams were State Runner-Up: Football (4A) Boys Bowling (1A) Girls Golf (4A) The following teams qualified for State: 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 the following teams won MVC Valley Division Championships: Boys Golf, Volleyball, Football, Girls Soccer & Softball These accomplishment along with the many individual state qualifiers in Wrestling, Swimming, & Track made for a memorable year in the Xavier Athletic Program. 2012-13 is now behind us and we look forward to another successful year in Xavier athletics. I want to wish our students, coaches and parents the best of luck in the 2013-14 school year! We are also very proud of our Fine Arts Program and our many clubs and organizations. We will spotlight the Xavier Fine Arts Program in the September Navigator. GO SAINTS!

Coaches Needed
Coaches are needed for this coming school year for the Cedar Rapids Bulldog AAU program. This program feeds the Xavier girls basketball team. No experience needed, a passionate desire to work with young people a must. For more information contact Tom Lilly at (319) 361-8377. The Bulldog program is an equal opportunity employer.

Fall Activities Program

Preparation for the 2013 Xavier high school fall activities program is underway. We would like to ask for your support by placing an advertisement for your business in this program. The Xavier Booster Club uses your financial support to enhance the experience of our students in a wide variety of extra curricular activities from fine arts to athletics. The 2013 activities program advertising order form can be found on page 11 and indicates the cost of the different ad space sizes you can choose from. We ask that you e-mail your advertisement information in a jpeg format to Jessica Schneider at jessica.schneider@xaviersaints.org by Monday, August 19. This order form is also your invoice. Please fill it out completely, attach your payment with it, and forward it to Xavier High School by August 30. If you have any questions please contact Jessica Schneider at 378-4571 or Carol Vester at 329-4566.

Poinsettias & Greenery

Annual Poinsettia and Christmas Greenery Fundraiser Hosted by the Xavier Performing Arts Students Orders will be accepted from October 28 through November 21, 2013 with greenery pick up on December 2. A variety of greenery will be offered again this year all consisting of a mixture of balsam, cedar, and pine. The foil wrapped Poinsettias will be available in jingle bell, pink, white, and red colors.

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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) Full Page Inside Front cover (b/w) Full Page Inside Back cover (b/w) Full Page (b/w) Half Page (b/w) Quarter Page (b/w) Eighth Page (Business Card) (b/w) $275 _____ $195 _____ $195 _____ $195 _____ $135 _____ $115_____ $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 at jessica.schneider@xaviersaints.org 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. Send this completed order form and payment to the attention of Xavier Booster Club, Xavier High School, 6300 42nd Street N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52411 attention Carol Vester, Program Coordinator, by Friday, August 30, 2013.

Thank you for your continued support!

Office Use Only: ___________ Check received ___________ Ad Copy/Invoice received Program Director received ______________