October 25, 2021

Volume 5, Issue 13

Active Shooter Drill Cancelled

Due to current understaffing, Chamblee Police has requested that we postpone our active shooter drill until a later date yet to be determined.

Please note that Wednesday, October 27 is now a regular 8 a.m. start school day.

Athletic Association Golf Tournament, October 26

Please join us at the St. Pius X Annual Golf Outing at Rivermont Country Club. We will be playing Ft. Lauderdale (Scramble) style. Not a skilled golfer? Come anyway. You will meet great people and may even go home with a prize from our raffle. It promises to be a fun day! The cost to join as a single player is $175 and a foursome is $700. Sponsorship options are available. All proceeds benefit St. Pius X Athletics. To register or for more information, please click here.

Failure: A Love Story by Philip Dawkins October 28 & 29

Welcome back to the Young Center Theater of Performing Arts!

Fall One Act Play Tickets and Livestream are now available!

See the talents of our SPX Theatre cast and crew on Thursday, October 28 and Friday, October 29 at 7 p.m. Purchase your general admission tickets for Failure: A Love Story by visiting spxarts.booktix.com. All tickets are $10, plus a processing fee. Upon arrival, log into your account to access your mobile pass. To learn more about the play, go to spx.org/arts/theatre

Livestream available for Friday, October 29

We are happy to also offer a Livestream option for Failure: A Love Story. Available only for the performance on Friday, October 29. Here is the link to purchase a stream pass: broadwayondemand.com. Click here if you need a helpful video to walk you through the process of purchasing. Enjoy the show!

Freshman & Senior Parents: RSVP for Your Grandparents

Invitations are being mailed to your Grandparents asking them to RSVP through parents. To RSVP for your student's grandparents, please do so here by Thursday, October 28. Only those freshman and senior grandparents who are able to attend must register.

Veteran's Day Band Concert on November 11

Join the St. Pius X Bands for our inaugural fall concert on Thursday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Young Center. Our symphonic band and percussion ensemble will present a Veterans Day themed program, and admission is free. 

St. Pius X Home and School Association

The Home and School Association provides a vehicle for communication and community building between parents and the administration, faculty, and staff. The Home and School Association promotes and maintains parental involvement and also enhances the students' experiences through events such as Field Day and Career Day. If you have general questions or feedback for Home and School or more specific grade level questions, you may contact a representative here.

Volunteer Your Time to Help on Grandparents Day

Please consider volunteering your time by using our SignUp Genius. Thanks to our parent volunteers, the day is a fun one for our grandparents. Please contact Michelle Crofton if you have any questions. 

Winter Uniform Begins November 7

Winter uniform begins with Open House on Sunday, November 7. It's time to get your uniform items in order! Review the student handbook which is online via PSL Campus Life - Uniform page. Contact Mrs. King in the Roar Store if you have additional questions.

"Under the Tuscan Sun" Gala Auction Items Needed

Do you have a vacation home, favorite restaurant, access to unique experiences, or a business that you would like to promote? We are gathering auction items for the gala silent and live auction. Click here for more information on how you can help make this our best auction yet. 

Holiday Marketplace is Back November 20

Holiday Marketplace is here! No need to worry about shipping delays or supply chain issues impacting your Christmas shopping! We have over 125 vendors on campus November 20 to meet all your needs for everyone on your list! Apparel, art, pottery, pet gifts, spa items, gourmet foods and more! Mark your calendars! Saturday November 20 from 9 a.m-5 p.m. 

"Under the Tuscan Sun" Gala Sponsorships Now Available

The St. Pius X biennial gala is the number one fundraising event for our school. Join us on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at The Factory Atlanta and enjoy a lively evening bidding, dining and dancing. Sponsorships are the ONLY way to secure guaranteed seating for the evening. Please take a look at the sponsorship opportunities and payment options. Click here to add your information and to use your FACTS account.

Save the Date for SPAS! January 9

On Sunday, January 9, we will celebrate our SPAS Sponsors, Diamond and Platinum members at a wonderful New Year's event. Our very own sponsor, Parker's on Ponce, will be hosting a party to kick off the New Year. We look forward to thanking our supporters in this special way. If you would like to become a supporter at one of these levels, please visit www.spx.org/SPAS.

Completed COVID Vaccination Card Upload Information

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If your student has completed the COVID Vaccination (two vaccines for Pfizer & Moderna or one vaccine for Johnson & Johnson), please upload an image of your completed vaccination card here. 

At this time, there is no expiration date for vaccinations and therefore, these students will not be subject to contact tracing.

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.