SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL
school news - week of February 3, 2020
CONGRATULATIONS MRS. KNEIBEL
2020 LIGHT OF LEARNING RECIPIENT

Mrs. Kneibel, Band Director, was chosen as the diocesan Light of Learning Award recipient by her colleagues at Saint Pius X Catholic School. The award criteria includes the ability to motivate students, demonstrating a dedication to Catholic education, and serving as a Christian model to students.
 
RECOGNIZING
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it's right. -Rosa Parks
 
NOTABLE DATES AND UPCOMING EVENTS
NO SHORTS THROUGH MARCH 31

DELAYED START
Wednesday, February 5
Doors open at 8:50 a.m.; classes begin at 9:05 a.m.

DRESS DOWN DAY
Thursday, February 13
Students who have PE must wear PE shoes. Middle school will change to PE uniform.

WINTER BREAK
Friday, February 14
(snow make-up day if needed)
Monday, February 17 (President's Day)

YOU CAN LEND A HAND, BURGER KING BOOKS
Coupon books were sent home today with the youngest child attending SPX School. 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 MARCH 2. Thanks for your support!

CHESS CLUB REGISTRATION OPEN
Grades 1-8, no experience necessary
Click HERE for details.
ALL SCHOOL DANCE
Friday, February 21 . 
Click HERE for important details on times, drop-off/pick-up and more.

2020-2021 SCHOOL REGISTRATION REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Current school families that did not yet complete enrollment may lose their reserved space. 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.

SAVE THE DATE
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
June 15-19

SAVE THE DATE
SUMMER ART CAMP!
June 22-25






CLICK HERE for a complete list of dates for the 2019-2020 school year!
SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.
Wednesday, February 12, Thursday, February 13
6:00 p.m.
O'Laughlin Auditorium, Saint Mary's College

Adults:  $10/night or $12/both nights
Children (ages 5-18) :  $6/night or $8/both nights
Children (under 5):   Free
(sorry, no refunds will be issued)

Order tickets today!
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 no later than Thursday, February 20, 2020 for the next collection meeting.

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
SPECIAL GUEST VISITS EIGHTH GRADE CLASSES

School parent, attorney, and Notre Dame Law Professor, Trisha Bellia, shared her time with the eighth grade classes recently, to discuss inherent problems with the use of the death penalty in the US. The focus is part of a lesson on respect for life from conception to natural death. Students are also reviewing the Ten Commandments as part of a morality unit.
A VISIT FROM FORT WAYNE MAGICIAN,
JAMES MITCHELL

James Mitchell joined the Catholic Schools Week celebration and entertained students in preschool through fifth grade with a Gospel Magic Show!

Students were "wowed" by Magician Mitchell's close-up, slight-of-hand tricks and learned about their faith through stories told throughout the act.

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.  
SUPPORT SPX STUDENT ATHLETES!

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


February 4
5:00 p.m. Varsity girls v Stanley Clark

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
HELP SUPPORT THE SCHOOL DANCE!
There are many ways to help!
Click HERE to volunteer or donate.


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 .
this institution is an equal opportunity provider