August 23, 2019 Newsletter

One Family. Restored in Christ.
#warriorproud  #thewarriorway

WELCOME!! 

MIXER TONIGHT!!
Hope to see you at the Back To School Mixer Friday night from 800-10:30 in the commons!  DJ Frankie Frank will be there--you don’t want to miss it!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT:
Wednesday Aug. 28th, 6:30 
We look forward to a great year working with your children at St. Pius X. Come and check out their classes and tour the school!  
6:30 Welcome, Prayer and Introductions in Main Gym
7:00-7:05 Period 1
7:09-7:14 Period 2
7:18-7:23 Period 3
7:27-7:32 Period 4
7:36-7:41 Period 5
7:45-7:50 Period 6
7:54-7:59 Period 7
8:00 Reception 
 

IF YOUR STUDENT HAS A HEALTH CONCERN (DIABETES, NUT ALLERGY ETC.) PLEASE SEND UPDATED PLANS AND MEDS TO THE OFFICE BY THE END OF THE WEEK. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. 

CHECK LOST AND FOUND IN THE COMMONS!
Sneakers, clothing and much more!  All items will be donated in the next couple of weeks!

PICTURES--send form with payment to office as soon as possible:
Reed Portrait Non Sport Picture Order Form:
https://spxkc.org/2019-2020-reed-portrait-order-form-non-sport
Re-take day is Wed. Oct 9th. 


WARRIOR YARD SIGNS
Show Your Spirit with a Yard Sign!!
We have customized yard signs that will be in next week with each grad year!  Grab yours (and a stake to put it on) at Back to School Night. They will be located in the foyer. 

MEET OUR NEW CHAPLAIN!

We are excited to welcome Rev. Nathan Rueb to our Warrior Family!  He is assigned to St. Andrew the Apostle and is here with us on Fridays.  
Fr. Rueb grew up on a farm in Eastern Colorado and was the oldest of three boys. He attended Hi-Plains schools for all of his schooling, and was active with FBLA, FFA, Knowledge Bowl, choir, band, football, basketball, and track. 
He attended William Jewell College and graduated in 2012 with a BA in International Relations and Political Science. There he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and the Catholic student group on campus. 
He worked for Axiom Strategies for one year after school during the 2012 election cycle where he researched and wrote political direct mail. Fr. Rueb attended St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, NE for two years of philosophical studies before being assigned to study at the Pontifical North American College and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, in Rome, Italy.

Mass Schedule (celebrant subject to change) for Aug./ Sept.:
Friday, August 30, No Music, 10:42am-11:25am    Fr. Rueb
Friday, September 6, No Music, 10:42am-11:25am    Fr. Rueb
Friday, September 13, Music, 10:55am-11:50am    Fr. Rueb

SCHOOL CANCELLATION/SNOW DAY COMMUNICATION
We use an automated telephone broadcasting system to communicate School Closings to you. For snow days, the call will be launched between 5:30 - 6:30 a.m., or the night before if we know ahead of time. The Caller ID will display 816-453-3450, which is the main number for SPX.  All parent phone numbers that are in PowerSchool have been uploaded into this system. We will also post message on our Social Media and Website. If you would like to opt into text messages from this system, please text the word ALERT to 22300.  

PHOTO SHARING OPPORTUNITY AT SPX
Many times we are in need of photos of students playing sports, participating in extra-curricular activities, service projects or other school activities throughout the school year.  Since many parents take photos of their kids at these activities, we often come to you to seek extra photos when we need them for publications. To make this process easier, we have created a photo sharing site: spxkc.smugmug.com  (If prompted for a Password: warriors) 

In addition, smugmug allows photo ordering, so any parent can view the site and order photos they may want that others took. Our hope is that this will make photo sharing easy for our community.  If you would like to upload your photos, please email Melanie at mmartin@spxkc.org to receive and upload link.

2019-2020 FAMILY SPORTS PASS:
Our wonderful Booster Club has taken over the Family Sports Pass Program and is offering some wonderful NEW benefits for Warrior families!  When you purchase a Family Sports Pass for your immediate family this year you receive 2 Warrior T-shirts AND are automatically Booster Club Members as well!  How cool is that? The Booster Club will have a table set up at orientation to help answer any questions!

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BEST!
If you are interested in volunteering in the cafeteria or anywhere else this year, please let us know!  There are many opportunities and we appreciate your help.
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed:
We are in need of volunteers on the following days of the week:
Monday -- every other and need someone 8/26
Wednesday - every other and need (2) on 8/28
Thursday - 8/29
Friday - every other and on 8/30
If you are available, please email Vicki Malott @ vmalott@spxkc.org

Armoury-Student Helpers Needed:
Student helpers are needed in the Armoury.  If you are a sophomore, junior or senior and interested in working the Armoury for service or work study hours, please contact Mrs. Hennen by email at shennen@spxkc.org or drop by the front office.

2019-2020 BOOSTER CLUB:
NEW simplified membership!  Awesome benefits! Check it out here!
Join NOW HERE!

2019-2020 PARENTS ASSOCIATION:
Family Concession Obligation:
2019 Fall Concession Schedule
The 2019 Fall Concession Schedule is now posted at spxkc.org/concession-schedule  Click here to view the schedule.

If there are any conflicts, please find someone to switch days.  Each family is responsible to find their own replacement should a conflict arise.  At least one parent from each family, or both are welcome, must work your scheduled event or you will be assessed a $200 fee.  If you have any questions, please contact Toni Calcara at toni.calcara@gmail.com or call or text at 816‐522‐0498.  Thank you.

You are invited to be a part of the SPX PA!  More info here!
Check out our wonderful advertising opportunities below!  

MURPH’S COUNSELING CORNER:
Parents of Juniors and Seniors:
Click HERE   to access dates for college recruiters coming to SPX, information nights, FAFSA frenzier, college fairs, etc.  It is on the "College Planning" submenu on Mr. Murphy's page.
Senior Parents:  Next week on Wed and Thurs block, the seniors will be completing a college application of their choice; most involve some type of application fee.  Students will need their social security numbers (most likely) and access to a credit card for payment.
Service Hour Opportunity:  St. James Parish, Liberty MO:
SignUpGenius link:  Holy Smoke BBQ 2019

Creighton University Info Night:
Tuesday, August 27, 2019     7:00 p.m.
Sheraton Overland Park, 6100 College Blvd. OP, KS 66211
Students can register online at admissions.creighton.edu/CreightonOnTour.

USED UNIFORMS?
Do you have gently used uniforms you’d like to donate?  Feel free to bring clean, gently used uniform (and spirit) shirts, pants and shorts to the office and we will have a rack available all year this year.  Also if you need something during the year, feel free to swing by the Armoury to check out the inventory periodically.

LOOKING AHEAD:

• Aug. 23       Varsity Football Jamboree (Excelsior Springs)
• Aug. 23       Ladies Softball Jamboree
• Aug. 23       Student Back To School Mixer (SPX Commons--after FB Jamboree)
• Aug. 28       630--Back to School Night
• Sept. 5        Catholic College Day @ SPX students 
• Sept. 6       First home football game vs. St Michaels
• Sept. 6       All school Tailgate
• Oct. 4         Homecoming Football Game
• Oct. 5         Homecoming Dance
• Oct. 9         Picture Re-take Day
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Help Wanted:

Are you retired or self employed with extra time? Are you passionate about Catholic Education?  Do you have children or grand-children attending one of the Catholic schools in the Northland?
St. Pius X High School is looking for part time school bus drivers for the upcoming and future school years.  We provide transportation for field trips during the days, and sporting events in the afternoons and evenings. NO morning or afternoon routes taking students to or from school and home.  All trips have a teacher, coach, or other moderator on board to supervise the students. 
Must have,or be able to obtain a class B commercial drivers license with both passenger and school bus endorsements, pass a DOT physical and drug screens, and complete training required by the Diocese of KC/St. Joseph.  Training provided.
Pay is $13 per hour and drivers are able to choose the trips they wish to drive, making the schedule flexible.  Great opportunity to see some interesting places around KC and view some great athletic competitions. 
If you, or anyone you know may be interested. Please contact Mr. Mark Hidy at (816) 803-6426.

Help Wanted:
Christ Lutheran Pre-K after school care  (6700 NW 72nd St   KCMO  64151)
Job available immediately
3:00 - 5:45 daily if possible
Age 16 or older preferred
Contact Kristina Freed    816-741 0831

ASBESTOS NOTICE:
AHERA regulations require all schools to provide notification during the school year to parents, staff and parent/teacher organizations advising of the availability of the school Asbestos Management Plan, which may be examined at each school office. This school participates in a formal Asbestos Management Program. If any parent would like to get more information on this program, please come to the school office. Thank you.