St. Pius X / St. Leo School Newsletter September 17, 2021
PARENT REMINDERS

Parents, please do not drop your children off in the mornings before 7:55 am. There is no adult supervision outside at that time. If you arrive prior to 7:55 am, your children must stay with you in your vehicles. We are committed to keeping your children safe and appreciate your support.

Please drop your children off in the designated parking lots around school. It has come to our attention that many parents are stopping along 69th Street to drop kids off in the morning. This is very dangerous. Our utmost priority is keeping your children safe.

Lastly, please ensure your child has a mask on when entering the school. Thank you!
OPTIONAL DRESS DOWN DAY

Thursday, September 23 is an optional dress down day to benefit the SPSL Fundraiser. Fundraising efforts are vitally important to supporting the mission of the school. To celebrate our theme, students are encouraged (but not required) to dress as their favorite super hero. Students that choose to dress down should bring at least one dollar, if they are able. Please follow the 'Dress Down Day' guidelines in the Family Handbook, which can be found on the school website.
St. Pius X / St. Leo School is a diverse community forming students in the Catholic faith to excel in academics and service to others.
MEET OUR NEW 4TH & 5TH GRADE TEACHERS

Hi, my name is Bernadette Harney. This is my first year teaching 4th grade and I am so excited to be a new member of the SPSL community. I recently graduated from Benedictine College (Go Ravens!!) with my bachelor’s degree in elementary education and I am a Colorado native. I am delighted to be teaching social studies this year and to learn more about Nebraska state history.
Hi! I am Miss Maddie Rinkacs! I am teaching 5th grade math this year. I am originally from Massachusetts and am a recent graduate of Stonehill College, just outside Boston, where I earned degrees in elementary education and religious studies. I moved to Omaha this summer to continue my education through Creighton's MAGIS program, which includes two years of service (which I am lucky to do here!) while receiving a master's of science in educational leadership. Although sometimes I miss the ocean breeze and iced coffee of Massachusetts, I am loving making Omaha my home!
Please support SPSL by using your phone at places in town you already visit! Download the TAGG app and local businesses will donate a portion of your purchase back to our school. Click here to download and use the TAGG app.
SPIRIT WEAR

Items from our first Spirit Wear sale of the year were scheduled for delivery to school on or about September 20. DiGiorgio's has informed us that, because of the pandemic, there are supply shortages and production delays impacting their order fulfillment schedule. They are making every effort to minimize the delay. Thank you for understanding.
Parents, did you know you can check PowerSchool for grades for children in Grades 3-8?
SPSL FUNDRAISER
Please join us for the Heroes Among Us! Fundraiser on Saturday, October 16 at Creighton Prep. Your ticket includes a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, and an open bar! This community building event celebrates the countless heroes who make SPSL School the special place that it is, and provides essential support to continue our school mission. Invitations went home with students today, and RSVPs are due by October 6. Buy a ticket and bring a friend; after all, every superhero needs a sidekick!  You may RSVP using the remit card in your invitation or purchase event tickets online using this QR code:
You don't have to wait until October 16 to participate - raffle tickets may be purchased now! 

Click here for Panther Raffle
Click here for Tuition Raffle
Click here for the Whiskey Barrel Raffle 

Please return your raffle entries and payments to the SPSL School office. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Heroes Among Us! Chairs:
Christine Henningsen:  christine.henningsen@gmail.com
Maureen Kubat: maureenkubat@gmail.com
Bridget Mendenhall: bridget.mendenhall@gmail.com
Want to learn how the every day things you do – eating, reading, traveling, surfing the web, shopping, can earn money for St. Pius X / St. Leo School? Click here for a list of all our on-going fundraising efforts.
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