SPSL Newsletter - September 8, 2023

St. Pius X / St. Leo School Newsletter September 8, 2023

JIMMY MORAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Thank you to everyone who wore yellow last Friday to remember Jimmy. We're thrilled to announce that our school community collected over $1,600 to benefit the Jimmy Moran Memorial Scholarship Fund! Thank you for your generosity and for helping us celebrate Jimmy.

For anyone who would like to purchase a "Be Happy For No Reason" shirt, please contact SPSL parent Brigid at brigidchristensen@gmail.com. Orders must be placed by September 22, 2023.

PICTURE DAY

Monday, September 11 is picture day for all students except our 2-day PreK. Order forms were sent home with students last week, and digital forms are available here. Picture day is a Dress Up Day, while following dress code. Please refer to the picture day form here for more information.

SCHOOL FORMS

School forms were due in Blackbaud on September 1. If you have not already completed them, please login to Blackbaud and click on the banner at the top that says "you have school forms to complete". If you are having trouble submitting the Student and Parent Contact Update Form, please try selecting "no" for "address shared with" and filling out the address. This fixes the issue in most cases if unable to submit. If you have any questions please email schoolforms@spsl.net.

TO VIEW PAST NEWSLETTERS

FOR PARENTS LINK

FALL FUNDRAISER

Please join us for the Individually Unique, Together Complete Fundraiser on Saturday, October 21 at Creighton Prep. Your ticket includes a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, and an open bar! This community building celebration provides essential support to continue our school mission. Invitations will be sent home with students next week.

You may return your RSVP to school or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code to purchase tickets online.

You don't have to wait until October 21 to participate - raffle tickets may be purchased now:

Please return your raffle entries and payments to the SPSL School office. Please be sure to note the raffle name in the memo line of your check.

If you have any questions, please contact the 2023 Fundraiser Chairs:

Jess Fisher: andrewjessicafisher@gmail.com

Kaylea Dunn: kaylea.dunn@gmail.com

Abbie Nelson: amharvey12@gmail.com

DRESS CODE REMINDERS

The temperature is still warm, so here are some reminders regarding dress down days:

Jeans, shorts, sweatpants, and shirts must be without holes and tears
Shorts must not be too short or too tight (no biker shorts are allowed)
Shorts should not be rolled at the waist and may not be shorter than three inches from the top of the knee
Shirts must be an appropriate size and may not be cropped
Croc-style footwear, “toe shoes”, and moccasin-style shoes are not allowed

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART

Straight from the Heart would like to thank those families who have contributed to the program for their kindness and generosity. This parent-sponsored program provides the opportunity to show appreciation to the faculty and staff by providing treats and gifts throughout the year. If you would like to contribute to this program, you may donate using the yellow envelope that came home with your child or use any envelope and mark it "Straight From The Heart". Questions may be directed to ericawilliamson13@gmail.com. Envelopes can be sent to school with your child. Thank you!

SPSL RESTAURANT NIGHTS

SPSL Restaurant Nights are once a month fundraisers held at a variety of restaurants around town. Our school partners with a restaurant and encourages attendance. SPSL supporters show a hard copy or electronic flyer at the time of purchase and a portion of the proceeds goes to SPSL. To learn more about Restaurant Nights, click here.

Mark your calendar for the first Restaurant Night of the year on Tuesday, September 19 at Godfather's Pizza on 108th & Maple from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. When you place your order and show this flyer, Godfather's will donate a portion of your purchase to our school. Thank you for supporting SPSL School!

CAFETERIA HELP

The cafeteria staff is in need of volunteers to help serve lunch. To sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria, click here.

If you need your Safe Environment certification in order to volunteer, please join us on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 PM in the St. Pius X Parish Center. Sign up here.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING AT ST. PIUS X

SPSL will host a Safe Environment training on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 PM in the St. Pius X Parish Center. Please join us if you are not yet Safe Environment certified and would like to volunteer at SPSL in any capacity (classrooms, cafeteria, chaperoning field trips, etc.)

Training is free, but you must create an account and register here.

ST. LEO THE GREAT

PARISH NEWS

The St. Leo the Great Parish festival is this Sunday, September 10! Please join us for music, food, fellowship, games, and much more!

To help work a booth or to assist with set-up/tear-down, please email Christy at christy@stleo.net.

ST PIUS X PARISH NEWS

All 7th and 8th graders are invited to join our St. Leo/St. Pius X Junior High Youth Group! Junior High Youth Group meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the St. Pius X Parish Center. Snacks, games, and fun included. For more information contact Janet Drvol at janetd@stpiusxomaha.org,

Two Venezuelan families arrived in Omaha in July with no sponsors here or elsewhere in the U.S. Please considering signing up here to to donate household items to these families.

The adults are eager to work and are waiting for work permits. In the meantime rent payments are due, so any cash donations are most welcome! To donate online, go to stpiusxomaha.org, click DONATE, go to FUND, and select Refugee Ministry.

For more information click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 10: St. Leo the Great Parish Festival
September 11: Picture Day - Dress Up Day
September 14: St. Pius X Safe Environment Training
September 16: Fundraiser Kickoff Party
September 19: Godfather's Pizza Restaurant Night
September 27: St. Pius X Reconciliation Meeting
September 27: St. Leo the Great Reconciliation Meeting

What's For Lunch?

What's Happening This Week?