St. Pius X / St. Leo School Newsletter November 18, 2022
FROZEN JR.

The 5th and 6th grade musical was a huge success! Special thanks to music teachers Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Fleming for all their hard work and early morning rehearsal hours to help make this show a hit! We are thankful to have teachers who introduce students to theater and encourage their love of of the art to grow.
Thank you to the families who have signed up to bring SPSL staff birthday treats! We are thankful for our generous school community.
LITURGY NEWS
Due to Thanksgiving break and the beginning of Advent, there will be slight changes in the liturgy schedule the next few weeks.

On November 22nd, all grades will attend a special Thanksgiving Mass. Students will process after Communion with a non-perishable food item from our food drive to be blessed before the items are donated to St. Pius X and St. Leo pantries as well as Food Bank for the Heartland. The 5th-8th graders will attend Mass at 8:30 AM and grades K-4 will celebrate Mass at 10:00 AM.

On November 30th (Grades 3-4) and December 1st (Grades 5-8), students will have the opportunity to go to Confession during regular Mass times.
St. Pius X / St. Leo School is a diverse community forming students in the Catholic faith to excel in academics and service to others.
WINTER WEATHER REMINDERS

Parents, please send coats, gloves, and hats with your child during these colder days. If the temperature at the time of recess feels like 10° or above, students will go outside. Thank you for your help.

Navy blue uniform sweatshirts, purchased through the school, may be worn as part of the school uniform. Uniform shirts/turtlenecks must be worn under the sweatshirt.

For current 8th grade students only, the 8th grade class sweatshirts approved by the school may be worn as part of the school uniform. Uniform shirts/turtlenecks must be worn under the 8th grade class sweatshirt.

Announcements regarding school closings will be posted by the Catholic School Office to the local Omaha TV stations by 6 a.m. at the latest, on the day in question, and is typically listed as "Omaha Catholic Schools." If Omaha Catholic Schools are closed, St. Pius X / St. Leo School will be closed. Primary contacts in the Blackbaud system will be contacted regarding the closing.
SCHOOL DROP OFF REMINDERS

When using the St. Pius X church lot on the east side of the school for morning drop off, please use the following guidelines to help the car line operate quickly and efficiently.

  • Stay within cones and pull ahead to drop off zones. Once your car is in the drop off zone (parallel to the east side of the building), all children exit the vehicle from the passenger side.
  • Drivers/adults stay in your vehicle
  • If your student needs help getting out of the vehicle and gathering their items, please park in the lower east lot across 69th Street and walk them to the building.

Remember 4th and 5th graders may be dropped off on the south side of the building using the same procedures.

Thank you for your help. For more guidelines, please refer to the drop-off/parking procedures on our website.
NOW HIRING!

SPSL school is hiring extended care staff for the 2022-2023 school year. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with K-8th grade students and has availability before and/or after the SPSL school day. For more information, contact Cat Flores at cat.flores@spsl.net or (531) 721-5465.
ST PIUS X CALENDAR CLUB

Time is running out! St. Pius X Calendar Club tickets make fantastic gifts for every occasion - whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, Christmas or just because “I like you”! You can even treat yourself to a ticket or two or more! The good news is it only costs $35 for 365 chances to win $20,000 in prizes. Tickets are available in the narthex and parish center of St. Pius X church, as well as the SPSL school office. The deadline for tickets is December 12.
WORLD KINDNESS FOOD DRIVE

It's not too late to donate to the SPSL annual food drive! Non-perishable food items can be brought to school through November 22. Donations will be blessed at our Thanksgiving Mass on November 22nd before being donated to St. Pius X and St. Leo pantries as well as Food Bank for the Heartland. Thanks for helping spread kindness!
GET YOUR PANTHER SPIRIT WEAR!

SPSL School Spirit Wear is back with delivery just in time for Christmas, including some new items for winter! Check out all the Panther offerings online now through November 20. Orders will be delivered to school on or about December 12 and sent home with your child unless you identify the purchase as a Christmas gift during the online payment process. Go Panthers!
UPCOMING EVENTS

  • November 22: Dress Down Day
  • November 23, 24, 25: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
  • December 9: NO SCHOOL - Faculty Development
  • December 15: 2nd and 4th Grade Musical
  • December 16: Dress Down Day
  • December 20: Noon Dismissal
  • December 21 - January 4: NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break
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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