-8a First Day of Classes
Wednesday, 8/8
-5:55p Softball at Woodward
Thursday, 8/9
-5:30p Volleyball at Lovett
Friday, 8/10
-8:40a Classes Begin
-4p Softball at Chamblee
-7:30p Football hosts Lovett (Scrimmage)
Saturday, 8/11
-9a Softball v. Lakeside (Chambee HS)
-9a Volleyball at Wesleyan Playdate
-1:30p Softball v. SW DeKalb (Chamblee HS)
-4:30p Camp Golden Lion
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August 6, 2018
Volume 2, Issue 2
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We are pleased to provide you with the St. Pius X 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 2018-19 school year.
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Important Carpool & Back-to-School Information
Welcome back to a new school year. We would like to remind you about carpool, and afternoon pick-up procedures. Parents and students are on their own to meet up for pick-up in the afternoon once school has dismissed. Please be clear with your student what time you'll come for him/her and where you plan to meet; students like to socialize instead of move to their cars which means gridlock for everyone.
St. Pius X is a ONE-WAY campus with only one entrance on Johnson Road and two exits leading back onto Johnson Road, and 1 exit leading to Plaster Road (via the "senior parking lot").
Please click
here for more important carpool, and back-to-school FAQs.
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New Parents-Camp Golden Lion, Saturday August 11
The Home & School Association invites you to attend the Camp Golden
Lion and New Parent Dinner, on
Saturday, August 11, 2018 in the St. Pius X Mark Kelly Gym. For more information, including schedule, click
here.
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Log-in Information for Family Email and Powerschool
In an effort to simplify your access to the three main systems St. Pius X uses to convey information about your student(s), your login for each system has been combined into one set of credentials for your household.
A letter was sent home to each family on July 11, 2018, which included the new username/password combo for each family. This username and password replaces all others you are using for your SPX Family Email, PowerSchool Parent Portal, and PS Learning accounts. These credentials went into effect Thursday, July 12.
Please click
here for more information.
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Yearbook & Student ID Photos This Week
Parents, your student has received a form for you-and information to their student email account-about school photos. Photos will take place Tuesday through Thursday of this week during lunch periods.
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Save the Date for the Annual FUN(d) Party
Make plans now to join us for our Annual FUN(d) Party for a night of music and fun with friends, Friday October 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. This is an adult only event. We'll provide the tables and chairs and you bring your own picnic dinner and drinks. Your ticket in is your pledge or gift to the Annual Fund - no matter the amount! Just make your pledge or gift before
October 26
or at the gate that evening and enjoy a fun night out. Gifts can be made online now
. See you there!
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Daily Mass Schedule
Parents, students, teachers, and members of our community are always welcome at daily Mass. Please note a slight change in our schedule for the 2018-2019 school year: There is Mass at
7:15 a.m.
on Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.
On Tuesday, Mass will be offered in the afternoon at
3:10 p. m. We will have Mass once a month as a school community beginning on
August 15, 2018 for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary.
Spring Mission Trip 2019
It's never too early to think about spring break, is it? Students who are interested in applying for the 2019 Spring Break Mission Trip to Jamaica can fill out the application starting
Friday, August 10, 2018. The mission trip information sheet can be found
here, or please visit
mustardseed.com.
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SAT Prep Class Registration Open
SAT Prep is a class offered outside of the regular school day for juniors and seniors who want extra preparation for the SAT tests. Classes are offered August 11, 18 and 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information and to register, please click here.
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Totes2Tots Collection Underway
Help St. Pius X support
Totes
2
Tots! Last year, St. Pius X and OLA School donated over 200 backpacks, luggage, and small
totes. Let's break that record!
An estimated 8,500 children from infants to teenagers are in the foster care system in Georgia. Many of these kids shuffle their belongings in garbage bags. Let's help them feel good about themselves. Before you throw out that old backpack, consider donating it to this wonderful program. 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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Get Involved in St. Pius X Fine Arts!
The St. Pius X Arts Society (SPAS) supplements and enriches SPX Fine Arts throughout the year with both financial and volunteer support. SPAS offers memberships, corporate sponsorships and program advertisements for parents and the community. All funds directly benefit our talented students. Please visit our website at
www.spx.org/SPAS
or email us at
[email protected]
for more information. We have an exciting Fine Arts season planned!
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Fine Arts Parent Meeting, Aug. 23 at 6:15 p.m.
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 23. Specific information for all Fine Arts classes, programs and events for the coming year will be presented. If you have any questions, please email
[email protected]
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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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The Touch of SAGE App
Access SAGE's daily menu right on your phone or tablet! View the menu, filter for allergens, mark your favorites, and give us feedback so we can write even better menus. This free app does more than any comparable service on the market! Simply search for the Touch of SAGE app in the app store.
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Summer Mailing Information
At this point, you should have received a summer mailing packet from the Office of Advancement, which contains infor
mation on ways to support St. Pius X through volunteer efforts and donations to the school.
If you did not receive this information, please contact the Office of Advancement at 404-633-4290 and they will be happy to assist you.
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Parent Organizations Information
There are numerous opportunities to get involved through volunteer efforts and contributions to various parent organizations on campus. Your participation is the strength of St. Pius X and we want you to be involved. Click
here
to access each particular group's website where you have the ability to join and/or volunteer with these organizations.
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