FUNDRAISER SUCCESS!

Many thanks to all of the parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of SPSL who gave of their time, talents, and treasure to make the Individually Unique, Together Complete fundraiser a success. We were excited to have over 350 guests in attendance!

Our fundraiser would not have been possible without the support of our committee chairs, volunteers, and parents. Special thanks to Jess & Andrew Fisher, Abbie & Troy Nelson, and Kaylea Dunn & Tyler Borman for their energy, enthusiasm, and commitment as the Fundraiser Chairs this year.

The winner of the Tuition Drawing is the Wafer family.

The winners of the Panther Raffle baskets are:

• Treats for Traveling - Graham Brink (4D)
• Out of This World - Teemoo Soe (KB)
• The Ultimate Sleepover - Bethany Holcomb (7A)
• Lego Love - Emilia Kuehl (5C)
• 500 Pieces ($500 Cash) - Jordan Grant (KC)

The winners of the Whiskey Barrel prizes are:

• 3rd place: Dave Weist
• 2nd place: Timothy Salzbrenner
• 1st place: Stephanie Heacock

More information on the financial results from the fundraiser will be published in a future newsletter.

Would you like to get involved in the next school fundraiser? It's a great way to get to know other parents while also making a big impact for SPSL. There are a variety of opportunities available for the Fall 2024 event. Please contact Director of Operations, Michaela Smith to learn more: michaela.smith@spsl.net or 402-551-6667.

SACRAMENTS AT SPSL

The Catholic Sacraments are some of the most important things we help prepare your children to receive. Along with support from home, instruction for these Sacraments is included during the school day.

Recently, Fr. Mike Swanton, Associate Pastor at St. Leo the Great, has been visiting 7th and 8th graders at SPSL to help prepare them for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Additionally, 2nd Graders spend their year preparing for Reconciliation and First Communion. We ask for special prayers this weekend for our 2nd graders who will receive their First Reconciliation on Saturday.

If your 3rd - 8th grade student is interested in learning more about making our school a more welcoming, inclusive community for all, please have them join us at our No Place For Hate meetings on the third Friday of every month from 3:35 - 4:30 in the St. Pius X Parish Center. It's ok if students can't come every month. This club is about inclusivity, so students are welcome any time! Everyone's voice is important and everyone's ideas are valuable. Let's work together to make our school No Place for Hate!

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS

Recently, the PBIS team looked at infractions of student behavior over the past two years to collect and analyze data. At SPSL, those infractions have decreased by 53% even with more teachers using the online Blackbaud system of recording infractions with fidelity. We are proud of the work our teachers and staff are doing to maintain a structured learning environment including using the ROAR expectations and positive reinforcements.

We also have started something new with our “Paws"-ative office referrals. We want office visits to be a positive experience, so parents may get an email or phone call from one of our Administrators telling you about something your child did that stood out when it comes to our ROAR expectations.

SPIRIT WEAR STORE OPEN!

The St. Pius X / St. Leo School Spirit Wear Store is now open! Visit the Spirit Wear store here to order through November 19. Orders will be delivered to SPSL by December 11. If you are ordering Spirit Wear as a Christmas gift, please note that when you submit payment and we will hold items for a parent to pick up in the school office.

As a reminder, school spirit wear is not part of the regular school uniform.