August 30, 2019

One Family. Restored in Christ.
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August 30, 2019

Wishing all of our Warrior Family a fun and safe holiday weekend!  The office will be closed Monday as we have no school.  See you all Tuesday!

HEALTH NEWS:
If your student has a health concern, (diabetes, nut allergy etc.) please send updated plans and meds to the office immediately. 

KMBC GAME OF THE WEEK!



ROUND TABLE WITH MR. MONACHINO
Beginning this school year, Principal Joe Monachino will host monthly roundtable discussions with SPX Parents. This is an opportunity for our community to discuss specific topics relating to our students. Each month in the school newsletter, the topic will be listed with a link to sign up to attend. Attendance is limited to 20 guests. Once we gauge the level of interest among our parents, we will determine if we need to add additional monthly roundtable opportunities.
September Roundtable with the Principal
Thursday, September 12th
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Topic:  Cell Phones at SPX
Please use this link to sign up for your seat at the table. 

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 FREE Yard Sign!!
We have customized yard signs that feature each graduating class!  Grab yours TODAY!  They are located in the foyer. 

SAVE THE DATE-PARENT PRESENTATION
On September 18th at 7pm in the Logan Center, St. Pius X will be hosting a parent information presention on ways to safeguard our teens using the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. This presentation will educate parents on risk factors and warning signs of teen suicide and include resources of mental health wellness materials. This program will be implemented Diocesan-wide in all middle schools and high schools. We will also explain how this program will be implemented in our school by giving parents access to all the lesson materials, screening process, and local school and community resources that we will use. Even though discussion of this topic might be uncomfortable, we believe it is important for all parents to hear it. This presentation will be limited to an hour.  If you are unable to attend and would like more information regarding teen safety or the SOS prevention program, please email or call the Counselors.

Welcome our New Teacher!
In addition to our new chaplain, we welcome a new science teacher, Miss Grace Miller to our staff this year!  Grace earned a BA in History & Latin American Studies University of Arkansas and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree at UMSL in Secondary Science. Grace teaches General Chemistry, ACCP Biology, ACCP Chemistry, General Chemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology. Please join us in welcoming her.  You may reach her via email @ gmiller@spxkc.org 

Grace joins another teacher who joined us at semester last year.  He's a wonderful addition to our team and brings over 24 years experience teaching science to us.  Mr. Dave Cornett teaches Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology.  He earned a BA Park University and Masters in Education from Park University. Mr. Cornett can be reached at dcornett@spxkc.org.


STUDENT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
The Spain trip deadline is fast approaching! We are going to have a parent informational meeting Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:45 PM in the library. Come learn about all the wonders the trip has to offer! We need at least 10 spots filled in order to take the trip! If you are considering going, make sure to sign up soon!

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) 

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 
Wednesday - every other 
Friday - every other 
If you are available, please email Vicki Malott @ vmalott@spxkc.org

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.

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.

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!

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

MURPH’S COUNSELING CORNER:
Catholic College Fair:
Please encourage your students to attend the Catholic College fair next Thursday 7:45 am - 8:45 am in the small gym.  Thanks Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Cascone for organizing this event for our students.
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.
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.

LOOKING AHEAD:

• Sept. 5        Catholic College Day @ SPX students (745-845 Small Gym)
• Sept. 6       First home football game vs. St Michaels
• Sept. 6       All school Tailgate
• Sept. 14      Father-Daughter Night at the Royals game
• Sept. 18      SOS Parent Information Presentation (700 Logan Room)
• Sept. 23      Special Late Start Day--PICTURE RETAKE DAY
• Oct. 4         Homecoming Football Game
• Oct. 5         Homecoming Dance
• Oct. 9         Picture Re-take Day

​​​​​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:
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home Liberty MO
A few hours after school 1 or 2 days a week and 7-8 hour shifts on weekends.  This is basically a restaurant server type position but the students also help out in the
kitchen with basic food preparation.  We are open every day of the year and serve 200 meals per day across 3 meals periods.
TO APPLY:    Contact Jesse J Vega Sr., jvega@ourladyofmercy.net or 816.781.5711 

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

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.  

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.