St. Pius X / St. Leo School Newsletter August 25, 2023
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Dundee Day Parade last weekend! |
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CLASSROOM WEBPAGES
Did you know each one of our classrooms has their own webpage? Click here to explore what our teachers have put together, including homework assignments, study resources, and classroom newsletters.
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St. Pius X / St. Leo School is a diverse community forming students in the Catholic faith to excel in academics and service to others. |
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Education Committee is a subcommittee of the School Board. The main purpose of the Education Committee is to act as a liaison between parents and the Administration/School Board. The committee is advisory to the School Board and Pastors on such issues as school uniform and parental concerns. Click here for a list of school parents who are currently serving as Education Committee representatives.
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VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN
All volunteers -- including cafeteria volunteers -- need to check in at the school office to sign in and get a nametag. You'll sign out when you finish your shift. Some volunteers will need to continue to park in the Church lot and walk around the building to the office entrance due to parking space limitations in the west lot. This update to our procedures was recommended as a necessary best practice to enhance student safety at our Omaha Police Department assessment last spring. Thanks for your cooperation.
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FALL FUNDRAISER
The SPSL Annual Fall Fundraiser, Individually Unique, Together Complete, will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Creighton Prep. The SPSL Fall Fundraiser is a parent sponsored event and the biggest fundraiser of the year for our school. Funds raised support our school operating budget, teacher education, technology, capital improvements, and the SPSL endowment trust fund. The goal is to raise critical funds needed by SPSL in the amount of at least $190,000. We hope everyone will join together to support our amazing faculty, staff, and school. You may purchase event tickets here.
You are also invited to a Fundraiser Kickoff Party on Saturday, September 16 at 7:00 pm at the App home (1124 Happy Hollow Blvd). You will have the opportunity to connect with SPSL families and learn more about the Individually Unique, Together Complete fundraiser. This event is hosted by SPSL parents and 2022 Fundraiser Chairs, Mike and Becky App, Kevin and Heidi Berthelsen, and Andrew and Colette Martin. Congratulations to the Kickoff ticket winner from the Open House drawing, Mary Stroesser! We would love for you to attend; register here.
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PHOTOS/VIDEO
In enrolling your child at St. Pius X / St. Leo School, you agree that the school or school hosted affiliates may publish the names and pictures of students on the appropriate website, social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), in our newsletter, school emails, marketing materials, and any other school related public media, and may release same to the local media, such as the Catholic Voice. In the event that you do not wish your child's name and/or picture to be so used, you must notify the administrators in writing by September 1st, 2023.
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SPIRIT WEAR
The St. Pius X / St. Leo School Spirit Wear Store is open now through August 27! Click here to view the Spirit Wear Store. Orders will be delivered to SPSL by September 18. There will be a total of four sales throughout the year. Email questions to Kim Kenney at kim.kenney@spsl.net or call 402-551-6667.
As a reminder, school spirit wear is not part of the regular school uniform.
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CAFETERIA HELP
The cafeteria staff is in need of volunteers to help serve lunch. This is a great way to get involved and meet new people! It is also a fun volunteer opportunity for grandparents. To sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria, click here.
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STAFF BIRTHDAY TREATS
We are looking for a few more families to bring treats/snacks to celebrate faculty and staff birthdays. Click here to sign up for a date that works for you. Thank you to all our volunteers!
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Thinking about volunteering at SPSL? All school volunteers ages 19+ must be Safe Environment certified before volunteering in any capacity including classrooms, cafeteria, chaperoning field trips, etc.
Training is free of charge, but registration is required. SPSL will host a training on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 PM in the St. Pius X Parish Center, but interested volunteers can complete the certification anywhere in Omaha. View other upcoming training dates/locations and register here.
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BOY SCOUT OPPORTUNITY
A Scout is trustworthy, helpful and kind. He also has a ton of fun!
Calling all K-5 boys interested in joining Cub Scout Pack 570, a pack for SPSL students. You’ll learn cool new skills, grow in confidence, and have adventures with your friends that you’ll never forget.
To register your son, go to the Boy Scouts Mid-America Council website, enter zip code 68104, and click “Find a Program". Scroll down to Pack 570, click “Join Now” and follow the prompts.
Questions? Want to volunteer? Contact Scoutmaster Matt Wafer at mwafer@yahoo.com.
Key dates coming up:
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September 15: Sign-up night and first pack meeting
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September 22 – 24: First campout
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MATH+
Omaha has an exciting advanced math program for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders called Math+. The Math+ program includes 6 courses. Each course focuses on one major idea based on key concepts included in Stanford University’s introductory math sequence.
This fall’s course focuses on probability, a mathematical concept that has both practical relevance and important mathematical applications. The course will teach probability while exploring many real-world applications from finance to decision-making to poker. Click here for more information.
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ST. LEO THE GREAT PARISH FESTIVAL
St. Leo Church is in need of volunteers and donations to make their Parish Festival a successful event! There are a variety of ways SPSL families can help:
1) Donate through the following Amazon Wish Lists (click to view):
2) Donate drinks, food, baked goods, cakes, and prizes for festival games. Sign-up sheets can be found in the St. Leo Social Hall or email christy@stleo.net.
3)Help with set-up/tear-down or work at various booths at the festival. Sign-up sheets can be found in the St. Leo Social Hall or email christy@stleo.net.
4)Make a financial donation to help underwrite the festival. Checks can be made out to St. Leo, marked "festival" and dropped off at the St. Leo Parish Office.
Thank you for helping St. Leo Parish who supports SPSL school in so many ways!
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ST. PIUS X YOUTH GROUP
All 7th and 8th graders are invited to join our St. Leo/St. Pius X Junior High Youth Group! Youth Group starts September 24th from 1:30-3:00pm in the St. Pius X Parish Center. Snacks, Games, and Fun included. There is also a Youth Group for high school students. For more information contact Janet Drvol at janetd@stpiusxomaha.org,
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ST PIUS X HELP NEEDED
The St. Pius X Festival Committee is looking for new game chair-people for the 2024 summer Festival. This entails choosing the games and inflatables, ensuring that there are booth captains for each booth (school provides 8 booth captains), and making sure all the games are ready the day of the festival. If you are interested please email to festival@stpiusxomaha.org.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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August 29: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parent Meeting (7:00-8:30 PM)
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August 31: 3rd and 4th Grade Parent Meeting (7:00-8:30 PM)
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September 1: Optional Dress Down Day
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September 4: NO SCHOOL
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September 5: NO SCHOOL - CSO Faculty Development
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September 7: Grandparent Mass Grades 6-8
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September 11: Picture Day - Dress Up Day
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September 14: St. Pius X Safe Environment Training
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6905 Blondo St, Omaha, NE 68104
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