SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL
YEAR OF RENEWAL
School news - week of December 1, 2021
Reminders:
Late Start Wednesday, December 15
Dress Down Day Wednesday, December 15
Christmas Break December 23 - January 5
HEALTH CHECK! Check your child's temperature and health before sending them to school each morning. 
Thank you! TOGETHER we will stay healthy! 
LUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our school kitchen is feeding students in both the lunchroom and the classrooms this year, so we need extra hands! No training necessary. Even one day a month will make a difference. This program needs volunteers like you!

Sign up HERE today!
JANUARY LUNCH ORDERS
The order window for January is now open and will remain open until December 20. Order HERE.
DELAYED START
Our next delayed start of the school year is Wednesday, December 15! Doors open at 8:55; classes start at 9:10. Please do not start lining up for drop-off until 8:50. No morning care is offered on delayed start days.
DRESS DOWN DAY
The next Dress Down Day of the year is Wednesday,
December 15, 2021! Please remember the Dress Down Day guidelines below or at this link: Dress Down Day Handbook Guidelines

-MASKS: Masks are still required!
-SHOES: Tennis or casual shoes are acceptable. No open toe shoes, sandals, Crocs or slippers. 
-GYM CLASS ON DDD: Students who have PE should wear PE athletic shoes. 
-SHORTS: NO SHORTS! Shorts may not be worn November 1 through March 31.
- LEGGINGS: If leggings are worn, shirt must be long enough to cover their bottoms
- TOPS - No crop tops allowed
-OPT OUT: Students who choose not to participate should wear their regular school uniform. 
-DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT: All other Dress Code rules apply (no make-up, no nail polish, no jewelry, etc.) 
7th GRADE ENJOYS NEW GAGA PIT
The 2021 graduating 8th graders donated a GaGa Pit to Saint Pius and it is being enjoyed! Thanks Graduates!
VIRTUAL CRAFT CLUB
Sign-Up for Virtual Craft Club! This month the students can make ornaments. Click HERE for more information and to register.
SAINT PIUS X STAFF AT TRIVIA NIGHT
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVENT RETREAT
FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE:
USED SPX UNIFORMS
Did you know? The HASA Board manages a Facebook page to buy and sell SPX compliant uniforms throughout the year.

How do I find the site?

or in the Facebook Search tab enter St. Pius X Catholic School Used Uniform Site and Request to be a member of the group once you access the page.

LAZER GRAPHICS ORDER AND UPDATES

Lazer Graphics has online ordering available now through Sunday, December 5. Click HERE to order online.

Wondering what going on with the gym sweatpants? Click HERE for the latest information.

MESSAGE FROM HASA

Check your student's backpack for important information sent home from HASA regarding the upcoming Christmas Season! Click HERE to see a copy.
PLEASE LABEL ITEMS

Freezing mornings and warmer afternoons mean that many sweatshirts and fleeces end up in lost & found. Make sure your student's clothes are labeled so they find their way home.
FALL BAND CONCERT
The Saint Pius X Band performed their Winter concert before Thanksgiving. Listen to our talented and hard-working Intermediate Band students playing in the video above and our wonderful Advanced Band below.
JOIN A HASA COMMITTEE


The Saint Pius X Catholic School HASA Board invites you to join (or re-join!) one of the several HASA Committees!


This link describes each HASA Committee and their events for the year. The sign up will be active all year, so please sign up for all that interest you, and a Committee Chair will be in touch with you to share more details. Thanks!
UNIFORM RETURNS
There are still several students that have not returned their team uniform. Please bring them to Ms. Alexander to avoid charges.
SAINT JOE GOLF OPEN HOUSE
Future Saint Joe Indians that are interested in joining the Golf Team are invited to an Open House December 8. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Anthony, Director of Athletics, at santhony@saintjoehigh.com
SAINT PIUS X GIVING TREE
The Giving Tree needs you! There are still many opportunities available to help. Sign up today!
DON'T FORGET YOUR MASK
ADVENT 2021
CHRISTMAS AT SAINT PIUS X
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ORGAN DEDICATION AND CONCERT
MEMORARE
21st CENTURY SCHOLARS
Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars program provides up to four years of undergraduate tuition to income-eligible students at participating colleges or universities in Indiana. To receive the 21st Century Scholarship, students must be Indiana residents and meet income eligibility requirements. You can enroll your child as a 21st Century Scholar from the time they enter 7th grade to June 30th of their 8th grade year. Get 
started at ScholarTrack.IN.gov.
NOTABLE DATES

DELAYED START
DECEMBER 15, 2021

DRESS DOWN DAY
DECEMBER 15, 2021

CHRISTMAS BREAK
DECEMBER 23, 2021- JANUARY 5, 2022

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY - NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 17, 2021

DELAYED START
JANUARY 19, 2021
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