St. Pius X / St. Leo School Newsletter December 15, 2023 | |
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Dear SPSL Families,
On behalf of the St. Pius X / St. Leo School faculty and staff, we want to wish you a very, Merry Christmas. We are all praying that our SPSL community members are able to share in the joys of family and friends over the Christmas break and we pray that everyone has a blessed start to the New Year. Each and everyone of you has blessed us with your love, care and support for the SPSL community. Thank you for all you do for our teachers and staff. The greatest gift you have given us is being able to educate your amazing children and we are grateful everyday you have chosen SPSL as your school community.
Thank you also for your continued prayers for all of your teachers and staff and please know that you are in our prayers as well. Please have a very, very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Christmas and New Year Blessings,
Dr. Cory Sepich
Principal
St. Pius X / St. Leo School
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Do you have an incoming Pre-K or Kindergarten student for next year? Roundup will be held on Saturday, February 3 here at SPSL School. Pre-K will be at 9am, and Kindergarten will be at 10:30am. RSVP and get more information here: https://spsl.net/roundup/ or email kim.kenney@spsl.net. | |
THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who donated to the 1st Grade Diaper Drive! The 1st graders were able to bless so many families at The Open Door Mission/Lydia House. Thank you for your generosity and giving spirit!
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SCROOGE-A-THON
What a fun week it has been during our Scrooge-a-thon! Kids have had a blast adding money and winter clothing to their classroom buckets and using coins and cold-weather items to subtract from other classrooms. The Scrooge-a-thon ends after school today, so no totals or winners to announce yet, but we thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to exemplify the importance (and fun!) of helping others!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY CONFIRMED 8TH GRADERS!
Last weekend, SPSL 8th graders received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Pius X and St. Leo the Great. Congratulations to our students who took this important step in their faith! Thank you to all who supported, prayed for and prepared them for this special day.
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FRIDAY ADORATION FOR OUR SCHOOL
All SPSL parents are invited to Adoration on Fridays from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, when the Eucharist will be exposed on the altar in St. Pius X Church. Our intention is to pray in front of the Eucharist for our two school parishes and all who work at/attend our school. While this time will be sponsored by parents, it is open to all school staff, faculty, and students to simply “hang out with Jesus.” If you would like to commit to one hour on any of the listed dates, please use the sign-up link below. Otherwise, all are welcome to stop in on any Friday the students have school. Stay for any amount of time, whenever the Spirit moves you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAA23A7F94-45650335-friday
Important: All visitors arriving from 1:00-3:00 are asked to access the church through the school office. After signing in, you will be able to proceed to the church through the school.
For questions or more information, contact Lynn Weist, Lweist@cox.net.
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JIMMY MORAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
On Wednesday, we had the honor of recognizing Sam H., a 2nd grader at SPSL, as the first recipient of the Jimmy Moran Memorial Scholarship. This award will be given each year around Jimmy’s birthday to recognize a student who honors Jimmy’s memory by:
• Caring for others and empowering others to be kind to peers
• Bringing people together, lifting spirits, and being a positive influence at school
• Putting the needs of others ahead of their own
Thank you to the Moran family for establishing this wonderful tradition in honor of Jimmy, who had such a positive impact on SPSL and all those whose lives he touched. In Jimmy's words, "Be happy for no reason!"
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EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES
Have you had the chance to check out these great non-SPSL opportunities using the "For Parents" link on our website? This is where we post information from other organizations with opportunities that may be of interest to SPSL students. This includes announcements from Catholic High Schools about recruitment events, entrance exams, as well as sports classes for youth, and more.
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TEACHER AND STAFF BIRTHDAY TREATS
Thank you to everyone who has so generously treated the teachers and staff with birthday snacks on Fridays! We appreciate you celebrating us! Thank you to parent Alisia Naatz for organizing.
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CHRISTLIFE
Have you ever asked the question, “What is the meaning of life”? I would like to invite you to join us in our new program called ChristLife. This is an opportunity to get to know other school families, make new friends, and renew or enter into a personal relationship with Jesus. It will be a time to experience God’s love, have fun, enjoy good food and make new friends. The program is 7 weeks and will begin on January 8th. We meet every Monday from 6:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at St Leo Church. The evening starts with a meal, a video on faith, and small table discussion to get to know one another. The program is free. The first session is called Discovering Christ. We will be providing free childcare for those who want to bring children. You can register by going to the St. Leo Church website www.stleo.net. On top of the page you will see the link for ChristLife. I hope you can join us.
Have a great Christmas,
Fr. Craig
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BLACKBAUD TUITION MANAGEMENT FEES
Blackbaud recently notified us that they will be raising the transactional usage fee for credit and debit card payments to 3.12% within Blackbaud Tuition Management effective January 9, 2024. Click here to learn more.
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LOST AND FOUND
Our lost and found is overflowing with water bottles, sweatshirts, winter hats, etc. Please encourage your child to check the lost and found for anything belonging to them. Lost and found items will be on tables by the east cafeteria doors for a few days next week. All unclaimed items will be donated/disposed of over Christmas break.
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HAIR REQUIREMENTS
Attention parents of boys! Hair cuts are getting lax as the school year goes on. Christmas break is a great time to schedule that haircut for your son. Please note dress code, as listed in the handbook, states that "Hair must be clean, well groomed and not excessively long. Hair that is past the top of the collar of the boy's uniform shirt or that is hanging in the eyes is considered excessively long". Please ensure your student is up to dress code at all times.
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APPROVED FOOTWEAR
You're not off the hook, girls! Please ensure your child is wearing appropriate footwear to school each day. Boots are not allowed per our dress code policy. The handbook states that, "Suitable shoes, dress or tennis, and socks are to be worn. Sandals, backless shoes, boots or similar shoes are not part of the uniform. Shoes must be tied, strapped or fastened and shoes with eyelets must have laces through the eyelets and must be tied. “Wheelies” shoes are not allowed. Croc-style footwear, “toe shoes”, and moccasin style shoes are not allowed."
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ST. LEO THE GREAT
PARISH NEWS
Calling all children who love to sing!
Children of all ages are invited to join the St. Leo Children’s Christmas Choir on Christmas Eve at the 5:00 PM Mass! Please plan to attend a rehearsal on December 16 at 9:00 AM at St. Leo. No need to sign up; just show up to rehearsal with your singing voice ready. See you there!
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ST. PIUS X
PARISH NEWS
Youth singers are needed for the Christmas Eve Mass at 4:30 PM at St Pius X! If your 2nd-6th grade child likes to sing and if they can be at church at 3:30 on Christmas Eve, please email Cindy Johnson at cindyj@stpiusxomaha.org no later than Tuesday December 19. Thank you!
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ST. LEO THE GREAT
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
December 24: 5:00 PM, 5:05 PM, 7:00 PM, 12:00 midnight
December 25: 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
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ST. PIUS X
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
December 24: 4:30 PM & 10:30 PM
December 25: 9:30 AM
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IMPORTANT DATES
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December 19: PreK (2 Day) Christmas Program
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December 20: PreK Christmas Program
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December 21: Kindergarten Christmas Program
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December 21: Noon Dismissal - No PM Extended Care or PM PreK Enrichment
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December 22 - January 5: NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break
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January 8: Back to School
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January 15: NO SCHOOL - Faculty Development Day
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January 28 - February 3: Catholic Schools Week
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January 29: Dress Down Day
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January 29: Spirit Wear Online Store Opens
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January 31: Culver's Restaurant Night
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