-5:30p Softball at Mt. Vernon
Tuesday, 8/14
-6p Volleyball at Dunwoody
Wednesday, 8/15
-8a Start-All School Mass
-5:30p Softball hosts N. Springs
Thursday, 8/16
-5:30p Softball at Madison Co.
-6/7p Volleyball v. Newnan & at McIntosh
Friday, 8/17
-8:40a Classes Begin
-7:30p Football hosts BT
Saturday, 8/18
-7:45a Boys' XC at Stage Races
-9a Girls' XC at Peachtree Ridge
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August 13, 2018
Volume 2, Issue 3
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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.
You can also click here to view archived e-newsletters throughout the 2018-19 school year.
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Spirit Day Friday August 17
This Friday, August 17, will be a designated Spirit Day for students and faculty. For more information about spirit, and out-of-uniform, days, please consult the student handbook.
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Freshman Parent Party Update
Due to sidewalk construction on Lanier Drive and parking limitations with construction at OLA, the event will now be held in the front courtyard and cafeteria at St. Pius X. The event is from
7:30-10 p.m.
on
Saturday, August 25
and RSVPs are being accepted through
Friday
. Freshman parents - please look for an email today regarding this change.
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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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Field Day, Monday August 20
Field Day will be held Monday August 20 to begin the celebration of the Feast of St. Pius X. The day will begin with Mass and will conclude with lunch. School will dismiss at 1 p.m. All students not participating in an after-school practice must be off campus by 1:45 p.m.
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Mini-Class Night, August 23 at 7 p.m.
Mini-Class Night will be held on Thursday, August 23 at 7 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to experience firsthand what a typical day is like for your student. It is also a great opportunity to meet your student's teachers. For more information, click
here.
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GRACE Scholars 2019 Registration Now Open
You can help send a student to St. Pius X at no extra cost to you! Simply register with GRACE Scholars and redirect up to $2,500 of your Georgia state taxes to St. Pius X for financial aid. To register or learn more, go to
www.gracescholars.org
or contact Jenn Sedlack via email
or at 404-633-4290 x273.
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Adoration Begins August 24
We are very blessed to offer Eucharistic Adoration at the SPX Chapel each Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with an occasional time change for all school Masses and special school events. This is an extension of the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which occurs in every Mass: "Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb." Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament flows from the sacrifice of the Mass and serves to deepen our hunger for Communion with Christ and the rest of the Church. Guardians of the Blessed Sacrament sit with Jesus for one hour to Adore Him, meditate, read scriptures, pray, complete devotions, etc. This is a joint effort through Campus Ministry and the Mother's Club. This is open to Pius students, parents, grandparents and alumnae. If you would like to either be a permanent Guardian (ex. the first Friday of each month, 9-10 a.m.) or a substitute Guardian (sign-up when available), please contact Jessica Kuipers.
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Join the Athletic Association
St. Pius X is proud of its tradition of athletic excellence. Over
75% of our students participate in one of our 22 athletic programs. Our student athletes' dedication, both individually and collectively to being the best that they can be with the talent that God has given them is a constant theme and driving force within this school. Our accomplishments are many, having captured 125 state championships or state runner-up titles, as well as two national championships over the years. This type of success is due to the collaborative efforts of our students, coaches, and parents. The St. Pius X Athletic Association serves as the vehicle for our parents, grandparents, and alumni to get involved. Join our Athletic Association, get involved and become part of the great St. Pius X tradition. Click here to join today!
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New Uniform Shoes Available at Big Peach Running
Big Peach Running Company and St. Pius X have teamed up to offer shoes that meets the new uniform code. Click
here, or visit the Town Brookhaven Big Peach location, to view current shoe options and pricing.
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Save the Date-Fall Blood Drive, September 27
St. Pius X will be hosting our Fall Blood Drive on Thursday, September 27 in the SPX gym. Be a part of giving the gift of life!
Please email us at
blooddrive@spx.org
with any questions.
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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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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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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
spas@spx.org
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
spas@spx.org
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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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