The X-Project

Hello All-

Because of the increase in med lab staff, Amelia Voght has decided to relocate to Muir Island to work with Moira, where she feels her skills are more required. She'll still be readily available for help in the event of an emergency.

-Charles Xavier

Hello to you all, old and new faces.

You may have heard that I was recently ill. That is correct - as a result of the events of New Year's Eve, I suffered a minor stroke and was confined to the medlab for a time.

Today I have been granted my release papers, so to speak, and while I have been expressly forbidden by Drs. Reyes and Voght from performing the full range of my previous duties, I hope to be back in my office sooner rather than later. There is much to be done.

I would also like to offer my assistance to anyone suffering unduly from recent events. While my telepathy is, unfortunately, greatly reduced for the time being, my more "ordinary" skills, including my counselling abilities, remain intact and my door is, as it always has been, open for those needing my help.

My thanks to the medical staff for their care and concern over my well-being. It is good to be back among you all.

Professor Charles Xavier.

Despite the fact many of the students have no need to travel outside for classes, I have considered the psychological benefits and I am hereby declaring today a Snow Day. All classes are suspended today and you are all encouraged to go and enjoy yourself and decompress in whatever manner you see fit*.

(*provided it does not involve property damage or personal injury on purpose)

Greetings,

It is with pleasure that I announce the return to Salem Center of Dr. Leo Samson. For those who have not met him previously, Dr. Samson is a child psychiatrist and social worker who operates from the Salem Center Counselling Services offices. He has spent the past several years working in India and Pakistan, aiding survivors of the Srinagar bombing of 2008, and he has provided assistance to residents of the school on many occasions.

Dr. Samson has indicated to me that his return to the area also indicates a return to his working partnership with the school, and he will be available to provide assistance to those who need it. Referrals can be obtained through myself, Mr. Haller, or the medical team. And remember, we are all available to listen to whatever problems you might have.

Thank you.

Charles Xavier
Headmaster.

Greetings, all:

The winter holiday is upon us and I have a suggestion for the students (and those who might wish to attend as chaperones). Gore Mountain is a ski resort in upstate New York. As my holiday gift to you all this year, I have obtained a chalet for a few days, to be made available to the students, staff and guests of the school.

The dates for the proposed trip are December 30 to January 2 - time to travel and settle in and enjoy the slopes and other entertainments available. I hope you will all attend.

Happy Holidays,

Charles Xavier.

Hello, everyone;

As I mentioned last month, graduation was postponed due to external events. However, now things have settled down, I would like to announce that there will be a graduation ceremony for those who completed high school at Xavier's at the end of the academic year, on Friday, August 3, 2012. The graduation ceremony will take place on the grounds at 5:00 p.m., to be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a graduation dance/celebration. Miss Pryor has volunteered her services to be head of the dance committee, and I believe she has some very interesting ideas.

Invitations have been sent to those of you with family who would like to attend, and those with travelling difficulties have been requested to contact me to make arrangements.

I would like to see all of you - students and staff, past and present - in attendance. It is a result of all of you that we can have this celebration at all.

Charles Xavier, Headmaster.

I have tried many ways to write this post, but all of my words keep coming back to one phrase:

Welcome home.

I cannot express my relief and gratitude that you are all home and you are, for the most part, safe and well. I know you have gone through much pain and suffering and I want to let you all know that whatever you need in the way of healing, I hope you can find it here. If not here, then we can find whatever it is you need among our connections. If you need help - when you need help - there are options.

If anything, the events of the past month have proven that we are indeed a family. All of us. A family that supports each other, helps each other, regardless of circumstances or differences or history. We will need that, in the coming days as we work to move on, to recover from the hurts we have suffered. Please, hold onto that.

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Now for the practicalities. Primarily, for those with families and commitments needing an explanation for your absence… for the past month the mansion has been under quarantine for a suspected case of Valley River Fever. Fortunately that turned out to be a false alarm and business will resume for the school and the Institute as per normal.

For the students, who missed their finals; your grades for the year will be determined from the year's work, rather than a final exam. There will be no need for summer classes, unless you were previously scheduled for them.

For the seniors, who also missed graduation, we will be holding a graduation ceremony mid-summer, to allow your family and friends to celebrate your completion of high school. Once we have had time to make the arrangements, an announcement will be made.

The kitchen has been completely and fully restocked with pre-made and ready to eat foods as well as the usual supplies. The hot water furnace is also primed and ready to handle the inevitable increase in shower use. And the laundry fairy may have been by and provided a change of linens to all of the beds.

Rest. Recover. Take comfort in your friends and your family. It is so good to have you all back.

Charles.

Rachel Dayspring was abducted from her family and I have also located her in Genosha.

Our allies, family and friends have been notified that they may be at risk and steps have been taken accordingly.

I have no further details on the condition of those taken, but given their status as hostages, I can only hope that they remain in good health.


Charles