SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL
school news - week of February 24, 2020
SPAGHETTI DINNER!
Friday, February 28, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Auxiliary Gym

All-You-Can-Eat!
  
Menu: Spaghetti with marinara sauce, Papa Salad, bread, cookie and a beverage 

Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
 
Catered by Papa Vino's Italian Kitchen

GLUTEN-FREE PASTA IS NOW AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE DOOR!  Please email Mrs. Watson (awatson@stpius.net) to reserve a gluten-free meal.
 
Pre-sale tickets available for purchase in the school or parish office, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, or online:

NOTABLE DATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
NO SHORTS THROUGH MARCH 31


YOU CAN LEND A HAND, BURGER KING BOOKS
Please, retrieve them from your child's backpack and read the letter that is with the books. All unsold books and funds collected are due back to the school NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MARCH 2. Thanks for your support!


2020-2021 SCHOOL REGISTRATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Please send in the registration documents and/or contact the school office (574-272-4935) to secure your child's place next year. We reserve the right to enroll wait-listed students at this time. Click HERE for complete registration timeline, information, and forms.


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Ash Wednesday
School Mass-8:45 a.m.


NO SCHOOL, FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Diocesan Curriculum Day


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Delayed start
Doors open at 8:50 a.m.; classes begin at 9:05 a.m.


THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Dress Down Day


ARTS IN BLOOM
Wednesday, March 11
6:00 p.m. Band Concert, Main Gym
(doors open at 5:45 p.m.)

6:00-7:30 p.m. Art Show, Solo Performances,

Would you like to help with this event?

VOLUNTEER - Help is needed to help make this event a success! Click  HERE   to sign up. There are opportunities to help hang student artwork in the days leading up to the event, as well as some volunteer opportunities on the day of the event. In previous years, a single parent volunteer generously spent hours hanging all of the school student artwork on her own. All of her children have now graduated from Saint Pius X School, so we are hoping to replace her with a team of volunteers. Many hands!

DONATE - We are also still in need of cookie donations. Click  HERE  to donate cookies for the event.


KINDERGARTEN SCREENING (KDI)
Thursday-Friday, April 16-17


KINDERGARTEN/PRESCHOOL AND NEW PARENT MEETING
Wednesday, May 13, Auxiliary Gym


SAVE THE DATE
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
Monday-Friday, June 15-19


SAVE THE DATE
SUMMER ART CAMP!
Monday-Friday, June 22-25


CLICK HERE for a complete list of dates for the 2019-2020 school year!
This year's school musical was a huge success! Thank you to all staff and volunteers who helped bring this show to life. And, congratulations to all of our students involved in the production of this musical from the actors and actresses to the stage crew!
NEWS AROUND THE SCHOOL
SUPPORT SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL through the
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM !

Questions? Contact:
Kellie Kromkowski, kromkowski@sbcglobal.net
CLIP LABELS -Certain brands have the Box Top "clip" area to snip, save, and send in to school. Send your unexpired Box Tops to school!

Products that will continue to have the clipping label include select items from:

  • Finish
  • Kleenex
  • Hefty
  • Reynolds
  • Green Giant
  • Progresso Soup
  • Scott
  • Ziploc
 
BOX TOP APP -Certain brands are Box Top earners, but no longer have the label on products. Those products will contribute to our school earnings by using the Box Tops app and scanning your receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app automatically finds the products on your receipt and instantly contributes to Saint Pius X School. No clipping! Click HERE .

Products that continue to earn but don't have labels:

  • General Mills
  • Nestle Pure Life
  • Chex
  • Pillsbury
  • Lysol
  • Totinos
  • Old El Paso
  • Yoplait
  • Paper Mate
  • Annie's
ATHLETICS AT SPX
The Saint Pius X Catholic School Athletic Program is an extension of the School’s mission to lead children to Christ through intellectual, spiritual, and physical growth. The athletic program is a form of youth ministry that allows children of all abilities and skills to come together and form important bonds, even lifelong relationships.  
Congratulations to the boys colors basketball team, 2020 ICCL Champions!
Recently, Saint Pius X Hosted a youth basketball team from England! The team in the green shirts are the Yateley Silverbacks Basketball Club from Hampshire England. 

They came to the U.S. to play a handful of basketball games in our area and in Chicago.
SUPPORT SPX STUDENT ATHLETES!

It's basketball season! Below is a list of upcoming events at Saint Pius X:

February 27
5:00 p.m. Girls varsity v John Young
6:00 p.m. SPX homeschool girls v Montessori

March 12
5:00 p.m. Girls varsity v Urey
6:00 p.m. Fifth grade girls v homeschool


For up-to-date information on upcoming athletic events, visit:

SPRING SPORTS SIGN-UP IS OPEN!

If your child is interested in participating in any of the following sports, please contact Athletic Director, Melissa Farmer, mfarmer@stpius.net.

TRACK, girls/boys, grades 5-8
BASEBALL, boys, grades 5-8
LACROSSE, girls/boys, grades 5-8
TENNIS, girls/boys, grades 3-8
GOLF, girls/boys, grades 7-8
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS
ARTS IN BLOOM
Event date is Wednesday, March 11, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Can you help with this event?

VOLUNTEER - Help is needed to help make this event a success! Click  HERE   to sign up. There are opportunities to help hang student artwork in the days leading up to the event as well as some volunteer opportunities on the day of the event. In previous years, a single parent volunteer generously spent hours hanging all of the school student artwork on her own. All of her children have now graduated from Saint Pius X School, so we are hoping to replace her with a team of volunteers. Many hands!

DONATE -We are also still in need of cookie donations. Click  HERE  to donate cookies for the event.


SPRING ATHLETIC COACHES NEEDED
If you or someone you know is interested in coaching one of the following sports this spring, contact Athletic Director, Melissa Farmer, mfarmer@stpius.net:

TRACK, girls/boys, grades 5-8
BASEBALL, boys, grades 5-8
LACROSSE, girls/boys, grades 5-8
TENNIS, girls/boys, grades 3-8
GOLF, girls/boys, grades 7-8


VOLUNTEER IN THE SCHOOL LUNCH ROOM
Looking for a way to serve Saint Pius School this year? Consider the School Lunch Program! Serve as many or as little days as you are available! For more information, contact Laura Salela, lsalela@stpius.net .
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