Spirit Week

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• Clipper Pride

  It’s almost Xaverian’s Spirit Week! Our entire school, from our 6th graders to our Seniors, participates in this annual tradition. There will be fun-filled activities and themes that show the Clipper Pride of our students, faculty and staff. It’s a fun week filled with joy and festivities, but the true purpose of Spirit Week is to reflect on the Catholic principles of service, charity, community, and friendship. 

  
  Our activities are designed to foster school spirit and camaraderie. Secondarily, Spirit Weeks’ purpose is to raise financial support. Funds raised go to our Clipper Fund, which helps cover departmental and extracurricular expenses, technology upgrades, professional development, and campus enhancements. Proceeds will also be dedicated to assisting families who have tragically lost a parent. In such cases, Xaverian covers the tuition for the affected student. Sadly, in recent years, the demand for this support has far exceeded our tuition reserves, even beyond what is allocated from our activity fees. Donations collected during Spirit Week will help us absorb the tuition cost and ease the financial burden on grieving families.

  
  Your support is imperative. Your donation will both demonstrate your belief in our school and positively impact Xaverian’s ability to receive  funding from foundations and secure grant opportunities. The number of families that participate directly impacts our access to grants and outside funding. 

  
  

  We hope that every Xaverian family will give to our Spirit Week Appeal, as their means allow, but we are asking each family to consider a donation of at least $150.00 per child.  Please know that regardless of the amount of your donation, all students will be included in the week’s activities. 

  
  

  To make your contribution, please donate below and include your child’s name in the comments section. You can also send a check to school with your child. Checks should be made payable to Xaverian and received by October 17th.

  
  

  In 2024, we raised over $65,000 during Spirit Week. We are proud to say that nearly two-thirds of our families supported the Clipper Fund. We hope our students will enjoy Spirit Week and that we will surpass last year’s fundraising total. Please help us achieve 100% parent participation!  Your support will demonstrate your Clipper Pride and help us continue to provide our students with a quality Catholic education! We look forward to a wonderful week. Thank you. 

  
  

  Mr. Robert Alesi ’78, President

  Mr. Daniel Sharib ’96, Principal

  Mrs. Ann McCartney P’32, Dean of Genesis

  Mrs. Eileen Long Chelales P’24 ’26, Director of Advancement