-5:30p Softball at Arabia Mtn.
Tuesday, 8/15
-5p Volleyball hosts Buford
-5:55p Softball at Wesleyan
-7p Volleyball hosts Whitewater
Thursday, 8/17
Friday, 8/18
-8:40a Field Day
-1p Dismissal
Saturday, 8/19
-8a Boys' XC at Stage Races
-8a Volleyball at Southern Volleyball Center Playdate
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August 14, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 3
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We are pleased to provide you with the weekly e-newsletter, eSpiritus. The newsletter, which is sent every Monday during the school year, includes information about happenings at St. Pius X.
It is important that you take the time to read through the "IN THIS ISSUE" section, which can be found at left, of each edition carefully.
There is a lot of important and helpful information for parents in eSpiritus, and by looking through the heading topics, you
may determine which items are of interest to you.
You can also click here to view archived e-newsletters throughout the 2017-18 school year.
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eSpiritus Email Delivery Changes
Beginning next week, eSpiritus will be sent t
o the family email of your youngest student so that you do not receive duplicate copies. Please make sure that you still keep the family email of your oldest student active so that you still receive grade specific emails. For help with forwarding emails, please contact Karen Travers, Registrar.
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Mini-Class Night, August 17
Mini-Class Night is an opportunity for you to experience firsthand what a typical day is like for your student. The evening will start promptly at 7 p.m. in your student's homeroom. After homeroom, you will then proceed to first period and follow your student's class schedule at the conclusion of each period. For more information on obtaining your child's schedule, click here.
Mini Class Night is a well-attended event, and parking is challenging at best. We encourage you to do all you can-from getting here early, to carpooling, to walking if you live nearby-in order to help ease traffic and parking difficulties on this evening. Both of the parking lots - Seaver Family Sports Complex (Baseball lot) and Shallowford lot - will have open gates in order for you to park. Please follow the stairs and sidewalk around the baseball field to walk to Campus. For your safety, please do not walk on Shallowford Road.
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Visit the Library on Mini-Class Night
Be sure to stop by the library during Open House where Robin Tanis, our Head Librarian, will be giving a quick lesson on Overdrive eBooks and Audiobooks. She will have you reading a book on your device in two minutes or less. Guaranteed.
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Important Information from the Attendance Office
Parents, you may have already seen an absence listed on your student's attendance report. Class Pilgrimages have already been entered into the system, therefore, an excused absence with the code "PG" has already been entered. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Polzin in the attendance office. Please do not contact the registrar's office for attendance questions.
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SPAS Fine Arts Parent Meeting, August 17
All parents of students participating in any Fine Arts class or program this year are encouraged to attend a Fine Arts parent meeting at
6:15 p.m.
in the Fine Arts Wing prior to Mini-Class Night on
Thursday, August 17
. Specific information for all Fine Arts classes, programs and events for the coming year will be presented. If you have any questions, please email
Brion Kennedy
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Solar Eclipse Special Schedule, August 21
In preparation for the
eclipse
, the school has purchased special viewing glasses for all faculty, staff, and students. The school has developed a special schedule for the day and we will have an assembly at the end of the day in the stadium to watch the
eclipse
. For more information on the special schedule, including assembly time and attendance information, please click here.
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Student Photo Pre-Order Information
Parents, students took back-to-school yearbook and ID pictures last week. Student IDs will be received in approximately two weeks and will be distributed here at school. We would like to share with you the link for Cady Studios to pre-order your school pictures. Pre-ordering will save you $10 off your order as well as the cost of shipping, the deadline for pre-ordering is TONIGHT, August 14. Should you not be happy with your school pictures there will be a picture make-up day at SPX on
September 20th
at lunch periods, and your student is welcome to do a retake. Should you have any questions about your student photos you are welcome to contact Cady Studios at any time.
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Campus Ministry Presentation, August 22
Everyone is welcome to come to a special presentation on
Answering Atheism by internationally renowned speaker and Catholic apologist Trent Horn.
On
August 22 at 7:00PM in the Young Center, Trent will speak on how we as Christians have the ability - and responsibility -to respond to the growing influence of secularism and atheism in our times through strong and convincing rational arguments.
Refreshments will be served before and after the talk. Admission is free.
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Campus Ministry Presentation, August 22
Everyone is welcome to come to a special presentation on
Answering Atheism by internationally renowned speaker and Catholic apologist Trent Horn.
On
August 22 at 7:00PM in the Young Center, Trent will speak on how we as Christians have the ability - and responsibility -to respond to the growing influence of secularism and atheism in our times through strong and convincing rational arguments.
Refreshments will be served before and after the talk. Admission is free.
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Join the Mothers' Club
There are so many ways to be involved at St. Pius X, but Mothers' Club is an experience that you do not want to miss! Mothers' Club has been a tradition at St. Pius X since 1987, and we focus on service and scholarships. Last year, the Mothers' Club contributed almost $50,000 to student scholarships and needs-based assistance.
Membership is now open for the 2017-2018 school year, and our goal is 100% participation. Visit the
Mothers' Club website for more information and to join.
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Home & School Association News
Home & School Association Volunteer Opportunities
are available for many of our events throughout the year. Click here to
get involved!
We are currently in need of a few additional volunteers for Fall Mini-Class Night and Field Day. For a list of events, click here.
Funding for the Home & School events comes from dues collected and from our community partners, Publix, Kroger and AmazonSmile.
Publix cards are available in the Front Office and the Advancement Office. Kroger savings cards, available at the store, must be registered EACH year at
kroger.com.
Under community rewards search St. Pius X or enter number 21385 to benefit SPX. Register for AmazonSmile at
smileamazon.com.
Student Directories are funded in part by the Home and School Association. Ask your student for your copy.
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Benedictine Football Game Information
The Golden Lion football team will travel to Savannah on Friday, Sept. 1 to take on Benedictine. Fans may pre-purchase tickets for the game
here.
Benedictine has also instituted a new clear bag policy, which can be found
here.
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Fine Arts Program Ads
Promote your business and support our talented Fine Arts students with event program advertisements! All ads will run in the seven Fine Arts event programs during the school year - that's 17 scheduled performances where programs are distributed free to all patrons. For an order form or more information about the St. Pius X Arts Society (SPAS), please visit
www.spx.org/SPAS or email
Susan Caceres.
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Emergency Text Messaging Sign-up
New Parents, make sure to sign-up for the Emergency Text Messaging System. To register, click
here to sign-up for the service. Using your student ID and the password "changeme" you will be prompted to change your password and enter your phone and carrier information.
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Smart Heart Scans, August 26
Each year every St. Pius X student-athlete is required to undergo a physical. The vast majority of the student-athletes take that very thorough physical here at St. Pius X in May. There are, however, certain heart conditions that cannot be detected by regular sports physicals.
Smart Heart scans will take place Saturday August 26 and, if necessary, Sunday August 27. The process takes approximately 30 minutes from check-in to conclusion. Please keep in mind that this test is given by appointment only. We cannot accept walk-ins. For more information, click here.
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Student Physicals Needed
All incoming Freshman as well as all students entering St. Pius X for the first time need to have a physical on file BEFORE the first day of school.
Physicals must be dated after April 1, 2017 and completed on the five-page 2017-18 physical form which can be found
here. Once completed you may email
the completed forms to Melinda Martin at
mmartin@spx.org
, mail them to the school "Attention: Melinda Martin," or drop them off in the front office.
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Totes 2 Tots Collection Continues
St. Pius X Catholic High School and the Alumni Office will be collecting new and slightly used backpacks and small suitcases. Donations can be made by dropping off the bags at the front office or the Donnellan Center (Advancement Office).
The drive takes place in January, but we're starting early so clean out those closets!
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Senior Yearbook Ad Information
We have a brand new process regarding senior parent ads for the 2018 yearbook. All ads will be created and purchased online directly through our yearbook publishing company using the website
www.yearbookforever.com. After selecting the size you wish to purchase, you will then have the option of uploading a finished product or choosing from a selection of templates and design tools to build your ad.
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Lions and Legacies, St. Pius X Auction and Gala
Please save the date for our biennial gala on March 3, 2018 which kicks off the 60th Anniversary of St. Pius X! If you have questions regarding ticket purchases, volunteer opportunities, corporate or individual sponsorships, or gala item donations, please contact Mary Jones via email at
maryj@spx.org or by phone at
404-633-4290 ext. 274.
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Georgia ADAP Certificate Information
Parents/Students needing a Georgia ADAP certificate should send an e-mail to
Chad Garrison with the following information:
1. Full name as it appears on the child's birth certificate
2. Date of birth
3. School year and semester the student took health
Please send the request at least three days before the certificate is needed. This should be requested ONLY if your child is testing for a Georgia Driver's License.
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