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Dear Xenia Community Schools Families,
In today's email, I want to ensure that every XCS family knows we are on the ballot next week! If you have not already voted, I strongly encourage you to make your voice heard.
Because election day is next Tuesday, November 8, I wanted to share one of my first Superintendent Minutes that focused on Issues 3 and 4 that will be on your ballot. Take a minute to watch this video to learn more about what these operating levy renewals mean for you and your students:
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As you can tell from the video, Issues 3 and 4 are levy renewals for the district, which means they are NOT new taxes. These operating levies support the day-to-day costs of operating our schools just as we are now. These funds support critical student needs, such as transportation, athletics, our gifted program, and even salaries for teachers, aides, nurses, counselors, and other staff.
If you still have questions, you can find more information about the ballot issues at XeniaSchools.org.
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Of course, this has also been a fun and busy week for our students. From costume contests to the Pumpkin Palooza at the high school to support the annual Baskets for Battle service project, students had an incredibly full week. You can see and read more about these happenings below.
Finally, like all of you, I am incredibly proud of our varsity football program, and I would be remiss to let the week go by without mentioning the team. Regardless of the outcome of last week's playoff game, these students and coaches worked incredibly hard and made school history with their season. So, as always, GO BUCS!
| | Dr. Gabriel Lofton, Superintendent | | HIGHLIGHTS FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT | | |
Our Cox Elementary students got into the spirit of the season with costumes for Halloween on Monday, October 31. We hope that every XCS family had a safe and fun — if rainy! — Trick or Treat this week.
? Bobbie DeLotelle
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XCS FOUNDATION FALL FUNDRAISER
The Xenia Community Schools Foundation is hosting a new fundraising event from 4:00–9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11 to benefit XCSF's Classroom Grants Program and the XCS Music/Theater Programs.
The event will be held at Xenia High School, but is for adults only (18+).
It will include 10 rounds of charitable bingo, pull-tabs, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, Pick a Prize raffle, and a raffle for a 65-inch smart TV.
Learn more about this new fundraising event.
For additional information, email staff@xcsfoundation.com.
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XHS BASKETS FOR BATTLE SERVICE PROJECT
Once again this year, the Xenia High School Student Council is collecting supplies to put together baskets to help local patients during chemotherapy and radiation!
Students can bring donations to the high school from November 1 – December 2, 2022.
Remember that all items should be NEW, and include items like unscented lotion, lap blankets, fun socks, and other thoughtful times that will be delivered by XCS students to various hospitals throughout the region.
FIND THE COMPLETE LIST OF ITEMS BEING COLLECTED ONLINE
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Images from the 2021 project deliveries to various hospitals. Last year, students collected enough supplies to distribute 250 bags to the Dayton VA, Miami Valley South, Kettering, and Dayton Children's.
? Kari Petraiuolo
| | DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR THIS WEEKEND | | |
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour this weekend! Sunday, November 6 marks the end of Daylight Saving Time for 2022.
Enjoy the extra hour of sleep this weekend, and we will see you — on time ⏰ — Monday morning!
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DON'T FORGET!
2022-2023 SPEECH COMPETITION
Xenia Community Schools is now accepting submissions for the 2022-2023 Speech Festival! For this annual competition, individual K-12 students are invited to compose and submit a speech of two to three minutes.
The 2022-2023 topic is Kindness, Empathy, and Compassion. K-2 students can read their favorite poem about kindness. Students who are in grades 3-12 will write a speech about the importance of kindness, empathy, and compassion, and the impact it has on building a positive community.
AWARDS
1st place - $100 gift card, 2nd place- $75 gift card, and 3rd place - $50 gift card
TIMELINE
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Nov 29, 2022 - Deadline to submit a speech virtually
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Dec 9, 2022 - Three finalists from each grade level band will be selected.
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December 12, 2022 - All finalists will compete at the XCS Central Office! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be announced.
Learn more at XeniaSchools.org.
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