Middle School Weekly Newsletter 9/20/23 God of the seasons, there is a time for everything: there is a time for dying and a time for rising. We need courage to enter into the transformation process. God of autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their green, letting go of what has been. We, too, have our moments of surrender, with all their insecurity and risk. Help us to let go when we need to do so. God of fallen leaves lying in colored patterns on the ground, our lives have their own patterns. As we see the patterns of our own growth, may we learn from them. — from Beliefnet XMS Safety Drills In 2023-24, the Xavier System implemented safety protocols from the “I Love You Guys” Foundation with support from the Appleton Police Department. The“I Love U Guys” programs for crisis response and post-crisis reunification are used in more than 40,000 schools, organizations, and communities around the world. The protocols are created through research-based best practices of school administrators, public safety experts, and first responders. Here is a link to the document identifying the protocols. This information is posted in each room of the building. This week at our Monday Spirit Assembly, we discussed these safety protocols with the student body. On Thursday, we will practice the Hold and Secure procedures, and the teachers will discuss the other more significant initiatives in an age-appropriate manner. Xavier Middle School also participates in two tornado drills annually, and monthly fire drills. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these drills or the safety of our students in general, please contact me. Thank you, Sara Meyer
Weekly Mass Mass is generally celebrated at 9:26am on Tuesdays at Xavier Middle School. (See the calendar for occasional alternate mass days/times.) We welcome you to join us! Please check in the school office to be directed to the auditorium.