December 2020 Newsletters
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DECEMBER NEWSLETTERS
2020 Catholic Schools Diocesan Theme
Returning God’s Gifts
December 30, 2020
Just a few time sensitive items we wanted to share over break!
SPX PARENT CONCESSION COMMITMENT
WINTER DATES NOW POSTED, BEGIN JAN 4.Please check the list below for your family’s annual concession commitment. 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.
https://spxkc.org/concession-scheduleOFFICE HOURS DURING CHRISTMAS BREAK:
YEARBOOK SALE! ONLY $55 UNTIL 12.31.2020
SENIOR ADS (2020-2021 YEARBOOK):
COVID
- If you begin quarantine over break because of exposure to a positive person, or test positive yourself, please notify the office immediately via email and do not return to school until you hear back from the office. cbohr@spxkc.org and/or spxoffice@spxkc.org Please include the last date of exposure to the positive person and/or positive test date or date of symptom onset.
- If you feel you have been exposed to someone who is COVID positive, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms please STAY HOME. If someone in your family is tested please STAY HOME. If you stay home please call or email the office asap.
- TRAVEL FORM: If you and your family will be traveling out of state please remember to complete the form below and send to SPX 72 hours prior to departure. This will help us determine any possible quarantine requirements upon your return. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe. You can find the form HERE.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Please note there will be a Circle of Grace event at SPX in early January. Please click HERE for more information. Please note the link within the letter isn't functioning.
MURPH’S MOMENT
Parents of Seniors: How to Get More Financial Aid Webinar (6 min)
December 22, 2020ADVENT
This is a time leading up to Christmas where we prepare our hearts for the Lord's coming. During the fourth week of advent we focus on love .Dear Jesus, may the light of your love always shine in our hearts. As Christmas draws closer, we marvel at your great love for us. Let your love transform every aspect of our lives and touch everyone we encounter. Our hearts are open to you, Jesus. Amen
OFFICE HOURS DURING CHRISTMAS BREAK:
YEARBOOK SALE! ONLY $55 UNTIL 12.31.2020
SENIOR ADS (2020-2021 YEARBOOK):
COVID
- If you begin quarantine over break because of exposure to a positive person, or test positive yourself, please notify the office immediately via email and do not return to school until you hear back from the office. cbohr@spxkc.org and/or spxoffice@spxkc.org Please include the last date of exposure to the positive person and/or positive test date or date of symptom onset.
- If you feel you have been exposed to someone who is COVID positive, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms please STAY HOME. If someone in your family is tested please STAY HOME. If you stay home please call or email the office asap.
- TRAVEL FORM: If you and your family will be traveling out of state please remember to complete the form below and send to SPX 72 hours prior to departure. This will help us determine any possible quarantine requirements upon your return. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe. You can find the form HERE.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Check out the Campus Ministry Website for more information!Upcoming Events
Stand UP for Life!
Stand Up for Life is going to be an engaging morning of praise and worship, dynamic speakers, and the Holy Sacrifice of Mass. All the youth in the greater Kansas City are invited to discover the joy of living as a son or daughter of God.How do I register?
All St. Pius X high school youth need to be registered by a Campus Minister. Registration is open so contact the Campus Ministry Team to learn more! Registration closes January 13, 2021.Vocation Events:
Women: Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco ~ Zoom Retreat Jan. 8th, 2021
Service Opportunities: For those in need of service hours, check out the Service Opportunities on the SPX Website for different opportunities. If you have questions, let us know!
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Please note there will be a Circle of Grace event at SPX in early January. Please click HERE for more information.MURPH’S MOMENT
1) The ACT registration deadline for the February ACT test date is Friday, January 8th.
2) Seniors who need transcripts sent will need to have 52.5 service hours completed toward graduation by the resumption of school January 5, 2021. Reminder that service hours: 1) need to come from SPX, parish, or approved organizations under the "Faith and Service" tab on SPX's main website: 2) need to be turned in to the main office within two weeks of completion. It is the student's job to complete the form with the adult's signature, and not anybody else's responsibility.
3) The Absolute Reviews is extremely happy to announce its Second Annual Content Writing Scholarship for encouraging budding creative writers of your institution and it couldn't be merrier than ever as this time we are offering a Scholarship of USD 2000.Interested candidates can fill the application form and read the qualifying terms on this webpage.
Brief Eligibility Requirements
- Must have a fair performance in academics
- Candidates below the age of 18 must get the consent from their parents or legal guardians
- Must fill out this application form by providing the correct details.
- Must submit the creative writing by the 30th July 2021.
4) Northland CAPS aspirants: The plan for the early part of 2021. Note the dates!!!
- 21-22 Applications will open on January 1st. Our application deadline will close on February 26 for all districts except Park Hill, whose deadline is February 12th for all of their off-campus programs.
- We will be in contact with you and your counseling departments shortly after 2/26 to filter through applicants
- We will notify accepted applicants the week of March 22nd.
- Our Business Accelerator program has seen some tremendous success this year; we currently believe 6 of our 8 students have legitimate chances of establishing themselves as actual businesses in our local community.
- PLEASE help us publicize this program to your student body and help us grow it further! The single largest factor to success is being passionate about an idea. We can help with the rest.
- We have been able to provide tremendous mentorship and assistance this year, and we take no royalties or cuts of the profit; every dollar they make is theirs to keep!
- We are lining up a Shark Tank event on the evening of Jan 26 for our students to give pitches to an expert panel of judges, and we hope to livestream the event so you and your students can watch it at home.
- We will be pushing information out soon about college & career events planned for the month of January, including:
- A college fair on 1/14 for students interested in Digital Media & Design (think your art schools, graphic designers, a/v production, etc.) on 1/14
- A college fair on 1/19 for students interested in Technology & Engineering
- A college fair on 1/ for students interested in Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship (think Bloch school of business, etc.)
- Our current associates put together this Northland CAPS Showcase Video just a few weeks ago to provide an inside look at what it’s like to be in the program.
SCHOOL CANCELLATION/SNOW DAY COMMUNICATION
We use an automated 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. All parent phone numbers that are in PowerSchool are the ones utilized for this call. If your cell number changes, please log into the parent portal in PowerSchool and update there in order to receive these calls. We will also post messages on our Social Media and Website.LOOKING AHEAD
12/19-1/4--Christmas Break
1/5--First Day of second semesterSMUG MUG
Now more than ever we celebrate every day as a Warrior! Please share your photos with our community! We have a shared drive on smugmug. Upload links below.Classes/Clubs/Activities
Debate: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/PFS9mL/debate
Fall Play: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/mjh4MW/fallplay
Robotics: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/C9ScKc/robotics
Sarton Singers & Mixed Chorus: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Pzrf4n/sartons
Scholar Bowl: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/7zhDXq/scholarbowl
Spring Theatre: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/VdRHb5/springtheatre
General
Candids: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/ZtrG8z/candids
Ministry Team: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Sh2jzS/ministryteam
Service: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/VG8nnb/service
Seniors: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/FDfhnL/seniors
Sports
Baseball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/9CXqhb/baseball
Boys Basketball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/wZ3kV2/bbasket
Girls Basketball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/L7wTTP/gbasket
Cheer: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Z3R7HW/cheer
Cross Country: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/sDfQdt/ccountry
Dance Team: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/7W3KbB/dance
Football: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/HHD4Pm/football
Golf: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/b4TmJJ/golf
Boys Soccer: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/LKDSW9/bsoccer
Girls Soccer: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/SvPqqf/gsoccer
Softball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/snjHNS/softball
Boys Swim: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/SrLF8t/bswim
Girls Swim: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/RSgFxq/gswim
Girls Tennis: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/ShLCzW/gtennis
Boys Tennis: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/MjpL3C/btennis
Track: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/XhdJPS/track
Volleyball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Zsjr7w/volley
Wrestling: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Q5CFcK/wrestling
December 17, 2020
ADVENT
This is a time leading up to Christmas where we prepare our hearts for the Lord's coming. During the third week of advent we focus on Joy.Dear Jesus, help us focus on you during this busy season. May we stay aware of the joy you bring into our lives. We want to find you in the everyday moments and come with hearts of gratitude to your manger on Christmas. Amen.
FINALS
We are so proud of our Warriors! It has been a semester of challenges and wonderful hard fought victories. Finish strong tomorrow Warriors, finish strong! Enjoy your break! Merry Christmas!THE ST. PIUS POST
We hope you enjoy Volume 1, Issue 2 of our student led magazine! Some great articles here! In addition to the online version, students were given paper copies! We hope to secure a printer soon so that we can offer the paper version in COLOR!
https://issuu.com/thepiuspost/docs/pius_post-issue_2__3_
CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
Basketball:
Girls: For the first time ever, the Lady Warriors win the Liberty North tournament defeating Staley 47-39!Great team win ladies!
Girls Swim:
Congratulations to our Warrior girls swim team who took 11th at the Winnetonka Invite. Noelle DeFabio took 1st in the 100 Fly qualifying for State. DeFabio took 1st in 200 Free and swam a State Consideration. The 200 Medley Team of Linville, DeFabio , Coffer , F. Shields swam a State consideration.
Football:
All District
Defensive Back – David Deters
Defensive Back – John Caime
Defensive Back – Vince Cox
Defensive Line – Peter Perlik
Defensive Line – Aidan Coons
Defensive Line – Jayshawn Ross
Defensive Line – Charlie Palmentere
Linebacker – Anthony Ross
Running Back – Robbie Sharp
Offensive Line – Tommy Wasinger
Offensive Line – Charlie Gengler
Wide Receiver – David Deters
Quarterback – Jack MoshAll State
1st Team Wide Receiver – ***David Deters (unanimous)
1st Team Linebacker - ***Anthony Ross (unanimous)
1st Team Defensive Back – Vince Cox
2nd Team Quarterback – Jack Mosh
2nd Team Running Back – Robbie Sharp
2nd Team Defensive Line – Peter Perlik
2nd Team Defensive Line – Charlie PalmentereSt. Pius Football Awards - 2020-2021
SPX Offensive MVP – Jack Mosh
SPX Defensive MVP – Anthony Ross
SPX Team MVP - David Deters
SPX Lineman of the Year – Peter Perlik
SPX Special Teams MVP – Dominic Bjork
SPX Most Improved Player – Charlie Gengler
Hustle Russell Award – John Caime
Mr. Warrior – Charlie Palmentere
COVID- If you begin quarantine over break because of exposure to a positive person, or test positive yourself, please notify the office immediately via email and do not return to school until you hear back from the office. cbohr@spxkc.org and/or spxoffice@spxkc.org Please include the last date of exposure to the positive person and/or positive test date or date of symptom onset.
- If you feel you have been exposed to someone who is COVID positive, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms please STAY HOME. If someone in your family is tested please STAY HOME. If you stay home please call or email the office asap.
- TRAVEL FORM: If you and your family will be traveling out of state please remember to complete the form below and send to SPX 72 hours prior to departure. This will help us determine any possible quarantine requirements upon your return. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe. You can find the form HERE.
YEARBOOK SALE! ONLY $55 UNTIL 12.31.2020
SENIOR ADS (2020-2021 YEARBOOK):
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Current Happenings:
Service Opportunity:
Angel's Attic
Angel's Attic is in great need of volunteers. Angel's Attic is a supporter of St. Pius X High School and other Catholic schools. To volunteer, contact (816) - 820-9797 or email jacib@angelsattic.orgAdvent:
Check out our final two Advent reflections on the XFactor and on our website!
Here is Fr. Mike Toup's reflection on the 3rd Week of Advent!Upcoming Events
Stand UP for Life!
Our first-ever Rally for Life will be hosted here on January 29th at St. Therese (Parkville, MO)! This Youth Rally will be in support of respecting life and raising awareness about pro-life activities! If you are interested, click the image above to register!Vocation Events:
Women: Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco ~ Zoom Retreat Jan. 8th, 2021
Men: Men's Discernment Retreat: Sponsored by the diocesan Vocations office, “Quo Vadis” translates to “Where are you going?” This weekend retreat, Jan. 22nd-24th, is specifically organized to help young men answer this question, and other questions they might have about the priesthood, seminary, and how to hear God’s voice in everyday life. For more information and/or to register, click the image above!
Service Opportunities:
This Christmas break is a great opportunity to get your service hours in! For those in need of service hours, check out the service opportunities on the website.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Please note there will be a Circle of Grace event at SPX in early January. Please click HERE for more information.
MURPH’S MOMENT
1) The ACT registration deadline for the February ACT test date is Friday, January 8th.
2) Seniors who need transcripts sent will need to have 52.5 service hours completed toward graduation by the resumption of school January 5, 2021. Reminder that service hours: 1) need to come from SPX, parish, or approved organizations under the "Faith and Service" tab on SPX's main website: 2) need to be turned in to the main office within two weeks of completion. It is the student's job to complete the form with the adult's signature, and not anybody else's responsibility.
3) The Absolute Reviews is extremely happy to announce its Second Annual Content Writing Scholarship for encouraging budding creative writers of your institution and it couldn't be merrier than ever as this time we are offering a Scholarship of USD 2000.Interested candidates can fill the application form and read the qualifying terms on this webpage.
Brief Eligibility Requirements
- Must have a fair performance in academics
- Candidates below the age of 18 must get the consent from their parents or legal guardians
- Must fill out this application form by providing the correct details.
- Must submit the creative writing by the 30th July 2021.
4) Northland CAPS aspirants: The plan for the early part of 2021. Note the dates!!!
- 21-22 Applications will open on January 1st. Our application deadline will close on February 26 for all districts except Park Hill, whose deadline is February 12th for all of their off-campus programs.
- We will be in contact with you and your counseling departments shortly after 2/26 to filter through applicants
- We will notify accepted applicants the week of March 22nd.
- Our Business Accelerator program has seen some tremendous success this year; we currently believe 6 of our 8 students have legitimate chances of establishing themselves as actual businesses in our local community.
- PLEASE help us publicize this program to your student body and help us grow it further! The single largest factor to success is being passionate about an idea. We can help with the rest.
- We have been able to provide tremendous mentorship and assistance this year, and we take no royalties or cuts of the profit; every dollar they make is theirs to keep!
- We are lining up a Shark Tank event on the evening of Jan 26 for our students to give pitches to an expert panel of judges, and we hope to livestream the event so you and your students can watch it at home.
- We will be pushing information out soon about college & career events planned for the month of January, including:
- A college fair on 1/14 for students interested in Digital Media & Design (think your art schools, graphic designers, a/v production, etc.) on 1/14
- A college fair on 1/19 for students interested in Technology & Engineering
- A college fair on 1/ for students interested in Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship (think Bloch school of business, etc.)
- Our current associates put together this Northland CAPS Showcase Video just a few weeks ago to provide an inside look at what it’s like to be in the program.
LOOKING AHEAD
12/16-18--Semester Finals
12/19-1/3--Christmas Break
1/5--First Day of second semesterSMUG MUG
Now more than ever we celebrate every day as a Warrior! Please share your photos with our community! We have a shared drive on smugmug. Upload links below.Classes/Clubs/Activities
Debate: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/PFS9mL/debate
Fall Play: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/mjh4MW/fallplay
Robotics: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/C9ScKc/robotics
Sarton Singers & Mixed Chorus: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Pzrf4n/sartons
Scholar Bowl: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/7zhDXq/scholarbowl
Spring Theatre: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/VdRHb5/springtheatreGeneral
Candids: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/ZtrG8z/candids
Ministry Team: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Sh2jzS/ministryteam
Service: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/VG8nnb/service
Seniors: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/FDfhnL/seniorsSports
Baseball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/9CXqhb/baseball
Boys Basketball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/wZ3kV2/bbasket
Girls Basketball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/L7wTTP/gbasket
Cheer: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Z3R7HW/cheer
Cross Country: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/sDfQdt/ccountry
Dance Team: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/7W3KbB/dance
Football: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/HHD4Pm/football
Golf: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/b4TmJJ/golf
Boys Soccer: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/LKDSW9/bsoccer
Girls Soccer: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/SvPqqf/gsoccer
Softball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/snjHNS/softball
Boys Swim: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/SrLF8t/bswim
Girls Swim: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/RSgFxq/gswim
Girls Tennis: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/ShLCzW/gtennis
Boys Tennis: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/MjpL3C/btennis
Track: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/XhdJPS/track
Volleyball: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Zsjr7w/volley
Wrestling: https://spxkc.smugmug.com/upload/Q5CFcK/wrestling
December 10, 2020
ADVENTThis is a time leading up to Christmas where we prepare our hearts for the Lord's coming. During the second week of advent we focus on Peace.
Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most. Amen.
A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP JOHNSTON
Click for video message. Advent Greetings and More
CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
Football:
Congratulations to our Warriors who won second place in the Class 2A State Championship last Friday! We are all SO very proud of each and every one of you! Your hard work and dedication has inspired us all! We are so happy for you and your success--thank you players, coaches and congratulations to each of you!
Debate:
Congratulations to our debaters Luke Feucht and Madonna DiMartino who went undefeated in the varsity division and Travis Solomon and Jack Neer went one and one in the novice division at the debate tournament hosted by Rockhurst this week.
Basketball:
Congratulations to our lady warriors who will play for the championship in the Liberty North Tournament Friday night! Way to go ladies!
Girls Swim: Catch your lady warrior swim team this Saturday!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU9b58gnNur-OfzOUdFr2bQ21-22 ENROLLMENT PROCESS CHECKLIST--12.15.2020 DEADLINE
❏ Complete the NEW online Tuition Contract and pay the enrollment fee of $325.00 by December 15, 2020. The Tuition Contract is available spxkc.org/tuition-contract-2021-2022
❏ Families interested in financial aid must apply no later than December 15, 2020. To begin the process go to https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/434Q3
❏ Annual Demographic Update
❏ Log on to your PowerSchool Account
❏ Click on PowerSchool Registration icon located on the lower left corner
❏ Click on Student Information then review/update all demographics. Click SUBMIT to
finalize this portion of the enrollment.
❏ Your student will enroll for next year’s classes during the school day in the Spring.
FINALS
Because of the increase in COVID cases recently, we are making the following changes to the end of the semester and our final exam schedule. These changes will allow us to keep our current room schedule and ensure ALL students remain six feet apart during these tests. It will also give our teachers time to make out several versions of their exams to ensure test security from one day to the next. We apologize for any inconvenience, but know that our building will remain open if you have a problem getting here to pick up your child. or if they have a scheduled practice.
December 16th
8:00-9:00--First Hour Final Exam
9:10-10:10--Second Hour Final Exam
December 17th
8:00-9:00--Third Hour Final Exam
9:10-10:10--Fourth Hour Final Exam
10:20-11:20--Fifth Hour Final Exam
December 18th
8:00-9:00--Sixth Hour Final Exam
9:10-10:10 Seventh Hour Final ExamCOVID
- If you feel you have been exposed to someone who is COVID positive, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms please STAY HOME. If someone in your family is tested please STAY HOME. If you stay home please call or email the office asap.
- We understand there are other ailments out there other than COVID, we ask that if your student is feeling under the weather but symptoms are not COVID symptoms please stay home until they are at least 24 hours symptom free with no medicine.
- TRAVEL FORM: If you and your family will be traveling out of state please remember to complete the form below and send to SPX 72 hours prior to departure. This will help us determine any possible quarantine requirements upon your return. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe. You can find the form HERE.
YEARBOOK SALE! ONLY $55 UNTIL 12.31.2020
SENIOR ADS (2020-2021 YEARBOOK):CAMPUS MINISTRY
Current Happenings:
Mom Week:
Happy Mom Week! We will be celebrating Our Most Blessed Mother in prayer. Check out the Campus Ministry Website for more information!Car Blessings:
Thank you to Father Reub for blessing our Warrior’s cars this morning!
Service Opportunity:
Angel's Attic
Angel's Attic is in great need of volunteers. Angel's Attic is a supporter of St. Pius X High School and other Catholic schools. To volunteer, contact (816) - 820-9797 or email jacib@angelsattic.orgAdvent:
Check out the daily Advent reflections on the XFactor and on our website. Here's a great video from Father Mark Toups at Ascension Presents reflecting over the Second Week of Advent.Upcoming Events
Stand UP for Life!
It is time to STAND UP! We are so excited for our first ever Rally for Life that will be hosted here in Kansas City. On January 29th at St. Therese (Parkville, MO), we will be having a Youth Rally in support of respecting life and raising awareness about pro-life choices. Registration is opening soon so save the date!Vocation Events:
Women: Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco ~ Zoom Retreat Jan. 8th, 2021
Service Opportunities:
For those in need of service hours, check out the Service Opportunities on the SPX Website for different opportunities. If you have questions, let us know!TRIBE
Candy Grams are for sale at lunch this week in the gym foyer! They are only $1 each and your student can send holiday messages to friends! Student volunteers are collecting $ for the Candy Grams all lunch periods.Sweatpants
The tribe sweatpants are ALL in. Students have been notified this week. Please ask them to pick yours up in the Armoury either after or before school.MURPH’S MOMENT:
1) ACT Dec 12: students are reminded that for the ACT on December 12th, they need to print off their admission ticket so that they can gain entrance to where they intend to take their ACT assessment. If a student has not yet uploaded his or her photo to their ACT account, they must do that prior to printing the ticket.
2) For those parents who need FAFSA completion assistance, look at my College Calendar HERE for the January 19th dates. Important to finish this ASAP. Robin Stimac from Maple Woods can do a group virtual session for the FAFSA for our parents on Jan 19. If we have multiple parents who would like help, there will be a scheduled time viz ZOOM sent to their emails.
3) Service hour reminders for all students, especially seniors who still need 45 hours toward graduation to have transcripts sent.
4) Junior and Freshman Parents: Scheduled Workshops- Determine Income Eligibility Workshop – KC Scholars staff will assist students and families with completing the EFC Calculator. This can be done prior to the application. See attached flyer – December 15 is the last date.
- Students and families should use this EFC Calc Prep Workshop in order to have the information needed to complete the EFC Calculator
- Q&A Drop-in Workshops – KC Scholars staff has set office hours during the application cycle. We can always be reached via email and phone. See attached flyer – Mondays and Wednesdays in January and February.
- Application Workshop in Spanish – KC Scholars staff will host these sessions in Spanish. Please share with your Spanish speaking families. Dates are January 9 and 13.
For digital copies of flyers, presentation slides, EFC calculator guides, and more:
5) Seniors / Senior Parents: In order for transcripts to be sent to a respective college, trade school, the NCAA Clearinghouse, or scholarship, the student must be current with tuition and with service hours (presently 45). After Christmas, the "current" status regarding service hours will move to 52.5.
6) Reminder that service hours: 1) need to come from SPX, parish, or approved organizations under the "Faith and Service" tab on SPX's main website: 2) need to be turned in to the main office within two weeks of completion. It is the student's job to complete the form with the adult's signature, and not anybody else's responsibility.
7) If you are interested in a new national campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society called Students of the Year, a philanthropic leadership development and scholarship opportunity for high school students please contact Jennifer.Cairns@lls.org for more information. This is time sensitive.SCHOOL CANCELLATION/SNOW DAY COMMUNICATION
We use an automated 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. All parent phone numbers that are in PowerSchool are the ones utilized for this call. If your cell number changes, please log into the parent portal in PowerSchool and update there in order to receive these calls. We will also post messages on our Social Media and Website.LOOKING AHEAD
12/11--Regular MTF Schedule
12/12--High School Placement Test
12/13--Lessons and Carols @ St. Patrick Church, 4:30 pm
12/16-18--Semester Finals
12/19-1/3--Christmas Break
1/4--Staff Retreat
1/5--First Day of second semesterDecember 3, 2020
CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
Congratulations to our Warriors who defeated Palmyra by a score of 31-14 and are playing for the Class 2A State Championship on Friday 12/4 at 7pm in Jeff City! GO WARRIORS!Friday’s STATE Schedule (early dismissal)
Hour 1 7:50-8:23
Hour 2 8:28-8:58
Hour 3 9:03-9:33
Hour 4 9:38-10:08
Hour 5 10:13-10:43
Warrior Send-off 10:43-11:10
Hour 6 11:10-11:40
Hour 7 11:45-12:15A Reminder About Attendance
In order to participate in interscholastic activities, practice, and extracurricular activities (including attending or participating in this state competition) a student must be present at school that day! If you plan to go to state Friday night you MUST be at school Friday for class.“The Link” For Those Watching From Home
https://www.mshsaa.tv/?B=209957Going to the game?
SHOW -ME BOWL SITE MAP/ITINERARYCLASS 2 Championship - Blair Oaks High School
Friday, December 4 – 7:00 p.m.
HOME TEAM: ST. PIUS X (K.C.) VS VISITING TEAM: LAMAR5:45 - Field Available for Team Warm-ups
6:00 - Gates Open
6:10 - 50 minutes on game clock, start countdown
6:35 - Players Clear Field
6:49 - National Anthem - Lamar High School Band
6:51 - Player Introductions
6:57 - Coin Toss
7:00 - KICKOFF
Halftime- 15 Minute Half - 1 Band PerformingSHOW-ME BOWL AWARDS CEREMONY PROCEDURE
- At the conclusion of the game, players and coaches shall line up on the hash nearest to the fans/spectators, from the 40 yard line to the goal line on the same end of the field the team warmed up on. Face your crowd of fans/spectators during the presentation.
- The runner-up team will be presented their trophy, medals, and game ball first.
- A member of the MSHSAA Board of Directors or MSHSAA staff will present the trophy to the captain(s) and a packet of player medals to the head coach.
- The same procedure will be followed to present the first place trophy and medals.
- Both teams shall remain on the field while being respectful to their opponent and the awards ceremony.
Junior Jack Mosh broke the Single Season Passing Yards record during Saturday’s Semi-Final football game. The previous record of 1,925 yards was set in 1999 and held by Nick LaBruzzo. Jack broke the 21 year record in the first half of the game and the new record held by Jack currently stands at 1,984 yards.Congratulations to our Warriors who were chosen as part of the 2020 KKWK-KMRN All-Star Football Team
–Jack Mosh. JR, QB
104-166, 1610 yards, 15 TD, 5 INT, 71 rushes, 294 yards, 5 TD–David Deters, SR, WR-DB
44 receptions, 772 yards, 10 TD
59 tackles, 45 assists, 4 int, 1 TD–Anthony Ross, SR, LB
64 tackles, 29 assists, 2 sacksCHRISTMAS LUNCH
Although it will look a little different this year we are so grateful to our cafeteria staff and our Parents Association and Booster Club for offering our FREE Christmas Lunch for our students, faculty and staff next Tuesday, December 8th! Thank YOU!
Our menu this year offers some of our student’s favorites! Chicken tenders, mac & cheese, salad, roll, Christmas cookies, bottled water (water courtesy of Quality Vending)!FINALS
Because of the increase in COVID cases recently, we are making the following changes to the end of the semester and our final exam schedule. These changes will allow us to keep our current room schedule and ensure ALL students remain six feet apart during these tests. It will also give our teachers time to make out several versions of their exams to ensure test security from one day to the next. We apologize for any inconvenience, but know that our building will remain open if you have a problem getting here to pick up your child. or if they have a scheduled practice.December 16th
8:00-9:00--First Hour Final Exam
9:10-10:10--Second Hour Final ExamDecember 17th
8:00-9:00--Third Hour Final Exam
9:10-10:10--Fourth Hour Final Exam
10:20-11:20--Fifth Hour Final ExamDecember 18th
8:00-9:00--Sixth Hour Final Exam
9:10-10:10 Seventh Hour Final Exam
COVID- If you feel you have been exposed to someone who is COVID positive, if you are experiencing any COVID symptoms please STAY HOME. If someone in your family is tested please STAY HOME. If you stay home please call or email the office asap.
- We understand there are other ailments out there other than COVID, we ask that if your student is feeling under the weather but symptoms are not COVID symptoms please stay home until they are at least 24 hours symptom free with no medicine.
- TRAVEL FORM: If you and your family will be traveling out of state please remember to complete the form below and send to SPX 72 hours prior to departure. This will help us determine any possible quarantine requirements upon your return. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe. You can find the form HERE.
YEARBOOK SALE!
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Current Happenings:
Service Opportunity: Catholic Charities
Come be an elf, helping with sorting of gifts for the Shining Star program of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph (4401 E Blue Parkway KCMO). Contact Linda Hopkins via email lhopkins@ccharities.com or phone 913-669-6843. Here's the Sign Up Genius for more information.For those in need of service hours, check out the Service Opportunities on the SPX Website for different opportunities. If you have questions, let us know!
Upcoming Events
Advent begins November 29th. This is a time leading up to Christmas where we prepare our hearts to prepare for the Lord's coming. We will be celebrating this Liturgical Season by decorating the Chapel, hanging advent wreaths around the school and decking the halls! So, get your advent wreaths ready! Here's a great video from Father Mike Schmitz on Advent.
Mom Week: December 7-11
During this week, we will celebrate All School Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Tuesday December 8th. We will also provide different prayer experiences for students to encounter Our Most Blessed Mother in prayer. Check out the Campus Ministry Website for more information!TRIBE
ADOPT A FAMILY
We have adopted 36 kids! We hope to provide both needs and a few wants too. Thank you so much for your support!SWEATPANTS
Because of a manufacturer delay, we are waiting on just a few last orders to arrive. Thank you for your patience.MURPH’S MOMENT
1) ACT Dec 12: students are reminded that for the ACT on December 12th, they need to print off their admission ticket so that they can gain entrance to where they intend to take their ACT assessment. If a student has not yet uploaded his or her photo to their ACT account, they must do that prior to printing the ticket.
2) For those parents who need FAFSA completion assistance, look at my College Calendar HERE for the January 19th dates. Important to finish this ASAP. Robin Stimac from Maple Woods can do a group virtual session for the FAFSA for our parents on Jan 19. If we have multiple parents who would like help, there will be a scheduled time viz ZOOM sent to their emails.
3) Service hour reminders for all students, especially seniors who still need 45 hours toward graduation to have transcripts sent.
4) Junior and Freshman Parents: The info below regards the KC Scholars that you should check out. Every freshman and every junior parent(s) should see if they qualify for its application.- I am spreading the word to students, families. For digital copies of flyers, presentation slides, and more:
- Traditional Scholarship – 11th Graders
- College Savings Match – 9th Graders – Learn more about the updates to the College Savings Match Program. New in 2021: up to 250 9th graders selected for the Match program.
- Adult Learners
- What can you do now to help prepare for the application openingJanuary 1st? What are the personal statement prompts for 2021? Use this Application Prep List to learn more.
- New in 2021 - KC Scholars is using the College Board EFC Calculator to determine income eligibility. If you are not sure how to complete the College Board EFC Calculator to determine income eligibility, then refer to the EFC Calculator Step-by-Step Guide or Video made specifically for purposes of applying to KC Scholars.
- Is KC Scholars hosting any application information workshops? YES – all outreach will be conducted virtually! Check the dates and platforms on this schedule.
- All items linked above are now uploaded on our website at kcscholars.org and on each scholarship page linked above. Stay tuned – more information will be added as we get closer to the application opening.
2021-2022 ENROLLMENT PROCESS CHECKLIST❏ Complete the NEW online Tuition Contract and pay the enrollment fee of $325.00 by December 15, 2020. The Tuition Contract is available spxkc.org/tuition-contract-2021-2022
❏ Families interested in financial aid must apply no later than December 15, 2020. To begin the process go to https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/434Q3
❏ Annual Demographic Update
❏ Log on to your PowerSchool Account
❏ Click on PowerSchool Registration icon located on the lower left corner
❏ Click on Student Information then review/update all demographics. Click SUBMIT to
finalize this portion of the enrollment.
❏ Your student will enroll for next year’s classes during the school day in the Spring.
SCHOOL CANCELLATION/SNOW DAY COMMUNICATION
We use an automated 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. All parent phone numbers that are in PowerSchool are the ones utilized for this call. If your cell number changes, please log into the parent portal in PowerSchool and update there in order to receive these calls. We will also post messages on our Social Media and Website.HELP WANTED
Know someone looking for a seasonal job?
College students coming home and need some extra cash?
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12/4--Early Dismissal--Class 2 Football State Championship
12/8--Immaculate Conception--Mass Schedule
12/11--Regular MTF Schedule
12/12--High School Placement Test
12/13--Lessons and Carols @ St. Patrick Church, 4:30 pm
12/16-18--Semester Finals
12/19-1/3--Christmas Break
1/4--Staff Retreat
1/5--First Day of second semester
