St. Pius X / St. Leo School Newsletter September 20, 2018
PARISH SURVEY
Your Input is Appreciated

Did you know that fifty percent of every dollar that comes into St. Pius X and St. Leo the Great Parishes goes to St. Pius X / St. Leo School to support the education of your child? In return for their investment in your child, you are invited to take a look at the ongoing ministries/committees on the parish websites and/or the list of specific events (linked here ). Please complete the attached survey to indicate where you will be sharing your time. Completed surveys may be dropped off to the school office.

As a valued and registered parishioner of St. Pius X or St. Leo the Great Parish, your parish is eager to provide you with spiritual and community growth, as well as opportunities to experience and expand your Catholic faith.

St. Paul tells us that we are all members of the body of Christ and as members of His body, we all have gifts and talents to share for the building of God’s kingdom. 
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Parents,

Terra Nova testing begins Monday, September 24th for students in Grades 3 through 8. Please ensure your child(ren) is getting adequate rest and has breakfast.

Thank you for your help!
St. Pius X / St. Leo School is a diverse community forming students in the Catholic faith to excel in academics and service to others.
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CHESS CLUB

Chess Club will begin meeting on Wednesday, October 10th. The club will meet most Wednesdays during the school year through March.

More information on the chess club can be found on the school website .

Please contact the school if you have any questions (402) 551-6667.
2018 SPSL GOLF TOURNAMENT

In May, 90 golfers came out to The Knolls Golf Course to "Swing for St. Pius X / St. Leo School"! Over $16,000 was raised to support technology improvements at SPSL School. Thank you to all of the golfers, sponsors, and prize donors for helping make the14th annual St. Pius X / St. Leo School Golf Tournament a success and a lot of fun!

Mark your calendars - next year's golf tournament is Saturday, May 18, 2019.
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BIRTHDAY TREATS

If treats are sent to school for a student birthday, parents must communicate with the teacher in advance. Certain foods may not be allowed in particular classrooms due to the allergies of students in those classrooms (e.g. peanuts, tree nuts). Teachers will communicate to classroom parents specific allergens not allowed in the classroom. Teachers will provide a list of suggested appropriate items for a classroom treat. Parents have the option of providing “safe snacks” appropriate for their child in the event a snack includes an allergen or is manufactured in a facility that contains an allergen. Our school wellness plan suggests that you might want to consider nonfood items like a pencil, eraser, etc. for birthday treats. Please take into consideration the time restraints and the learning environment of the classrooms. We do ask, though, that you do not send pop for birthday treats since we do not allow pop in the cafeteria either.

Invitations to birthday parties are NOT to be handed out at school. You will have to either mail them or deliver them somewhere other than school.
Parents, did you know you can check PowerSchool for grades for children in Grades 3-8.
NON-SPSL OPPORTUNITIES
There are many opportunities available to school-age children. These opportunities are provided by organizations not affiliated with St. Pius X / St. Leo School. These opportunities are continually posted on the school website. Click here to check out what is available.
SODA BREAD SALES

The Knights of Columbus from St. Leo and St. Pius X Parishes and the St. Pius X Men's Club baked and sold delicious soda bread for eight weeks during this past Lent. All proceeds from the sale of soda bread support tuition assistance. On February 7th they brought loaves of soda bread to SPSL School so that each student, staff and faculty member could receive a loaf and have an opportunity to make a donation. A donation of $13,350 was made to SPSL School to support our tuition assistance efforts.
BUDDY BENCH UPDATE

Thank you to all parents, students and friends of SPSL for donating caps and lids for the SPSL Buddy Bench. We are done collecting caps and lids. We’re sorting and weighing them now. We met our goal for our first SPSL Buddy Bench! The next step...deciding where the buddy bench will be placed at school and what color will it be!
SPSL FUNDRAISER
We hope you will join us for the annual school fundraiser on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The event begins at 5:15 p.m. in the Sullivan Center at Creighton Prep High School. Invitations are being sent home next week with your youngest or only child.

Want to learn how the every day things you do – eating, reading, traveling, surfing the web, shopping, can earn money for St. Pius X / St. Leo School? Click here for a list of all our  on-going fundraising efforts.
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