January 16, 2020
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One Family. Restored in Christ.
#warriorproud #thewarriorway
We will be closed Monday January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. Enjoy your holiday.January 16, 2020
CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
The accolades continue to roll in for Coach Parsons and the State Champion Golf Team. Coach Parsons has been selected as the National Federation of High Schools, Missouri Golf Coach of the Year". Very great honor. Congratulations Coach!
GIRLS SWIM:
Congrats Noelle DeFabio who earned her State cut in the 100 fly and 500 free this week. The 200 free relay team of DeFabio, Shields, Rock and VanWinkle got a new state consideration in the 200 Free Relay. Way to go!!
FIRST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
Our sincere spologies and congratulations to the following students who were inadvertantly left off the Honor Roll list posted last week. Way to go!
A Honor Roll-Freshman
Delaney Shields
Frances Shields
Jada Sinosa
JEANS DAY
National Honor Society presents Jeans/Sweats day this FRIDAY! Benefitting Operation Breakthrough! $5 and wear jeans/sweats and a Chiefs shirt!
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Parents of junior SPX students: If you missed the information meeting on Wed., December 18th, at 6:00 please email Mr. Thornburg at jthornburg@spxkc.org.
Don't miss a great night of laughter and fun in support of St. Pius X High School! February 1st @ The Improv
Back again this year, the Parent Association will host a Night at the Improv. Our headliner is John Morgan. Again this year we will have heavy appetizers and live auction prior to show.
Money from this event will allow the Parent Association to support renovations of our building and grounds, as well as purchase equipment and necessities for classrooms, the Athletic Facility & Stadium. The Parent Association’s support and funding is vitally important to the success of special projects at St. Pius X.
We have a limited number of Gold Table Sponsors (seat 8), so be sure to get your table early. Several other seating options are available.
The Improv and DraftCade have offered us $5.00 wristbands for game play at DraftCade after the Comedy Show. You can add those on to your ticket purchase and pick them up at the Show. Call your friends and reserve February 1st for a night of great fun! https://spxkc.org/improv
5:00 - Doors Open
5:30 - Heavy Appetizers
6:30 - Live Auction
7:45 - Comedy Show
FLAT BISHOP
WIN A DAY OFF FROM THE BISHOP!!
Flat Bishop Johnston Contest-Catholic Schools Week 2020
To celebrate Catholic Schools week this year our diocesan schools will focus on “Growing God’s Family” (the theme from the new vision statement for the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph) and “Our Family” (the theme from the 2019‐20 school year).- To do this we are asking each student/family to take a photo with Flat Bishop Johnston. Photos should include the family and Flat Bishop doing something together, preferably faith related. Some examples are: Eating together as a family Saying the rosary Attending Mass or prayer service Reading the bible Other Family activity
- Email the photo to csw2020@diocesekcsj.org. Email must contain the following information:
- School you attend
- Student(s) Name
- Grade(s)
- Does the CSO have permission to use the photo on Social Media and our Website?
Photos will only be accepted between Jan 20th and Jan 30th at noon.
Only one photo per student will be accepted.- Multiple students in one family can be submitted in one photo/email, be sure to list all student names and grades in the email.
The school with the highest percentage of students participating will receive a special visit from Bishop Johnston who will award the school an extra day off school!
Additional questions? contact Mrs. Bohr, or the CSO at 816‐714‐2349 or catholicschools@diocesekcsj.org.- Pick up your flat bishop in the office or print here.
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY
Seeking volunteers for the Liberty Hospital Half Marathon on Saturday, March 7th. I'm reaching out to see if any St.Pius students or staff might be interested in volunteering again this year. The race itself is easy to help with, but your efforts significantly impact the hospital and community as a whole. All funds raised from the race go towards the Liberty Hospital Foundation's LiveWell grants, increasing wellness in a variety of ways within the Northland. Whether it's a small group of 5 or a large group of 20 plus, any help is appreciated. For more info or to sign-up, please click this link.
CHEER & DANCE
Cheer & Dance Clinic February 7, 2020 4 - 7 p.m.
Participants will receive instruction in dance & cheer technique, jumps, kicks, motions and will learn a dance & cheer routine. All participants are invited to perform the routines learned at the Clinic with the SPX Dance & Cheer Teams at the SPX Varsity Boys Basketball game on Friday, February 7, 2020, at 7:00 pm
Students in grades Pre-K thru 12th are welcome.
For more information and to register your child visit spxkc.org/spirit
NEW CHESS CLUB
Students interested in playing chess we are excited to bring two coaches to begin a Chess Club here! Please see flyer below--we begin meeting January 30!
MENS TENNIS
There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in playing for the SPX men's tennis team on Friday, the 17th, after school in Coach Thornburg's room, 155.
2020-2021 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Step #1: PLEASE complete the tuition contract and THEN pay the enrollment fee online.
Step #2: Instructions will be sent via email to you after this first step is complete.
To begin the enrollment process for a current student, please go to: https://spxkc.org/tuition-contract-20-21
To begin the enrollment process for a new Freshman, please go to: https://spxkc.org/freshmanenrollment
To apply for financial aid, please go to: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/434Q3
Enrollment fees*
$425 enrollment fee - received by Feb 14, 2020
$525 enrollment fee - received by May 22, 2020
$625 enrollment fee - received after May 22, 2020
* The enrollment fee is non-refundable.
Vigil for LIFE 2020
Wednesday, January 22 Please join the St. Therese Adoration Chapel and the Respect Life Committee for a Eucharistic Adoration Vigil for LIFE beginning Tuesday, Jan 21 @ 9:00 a.m. and ending Wednesday, Jan 22 @ 11:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place following Tuesday's 8:30 a.m. Mass. Benediction will occur Wednesday, Jan 22 at 7:00 p.m. with Adoration continuing in the Chapel. To sign up for a Holy Hour during the Vigil, Click Here.
SECOND SEMESTER ALL SCHOOL MASS SCHEDULE
Friday, Jan 24 - Fr. Rueb
Friday, Jan 31 - Catholic Schools' Week - Fr. Rueb
Friday, Feb 7 - Fr. Rueb
Tuesday, Feb 11 - Fr. Rogers
Friday, Feb 21 - Fr. Rueb
Wednesday, Feb 26 -Ash Wednesday - Fr. Roach
Tuesday, March 3 - Fr. Sharbel
Tuesday, March 10 - Fr. Cisetti
Friday, March 20 - Fr. Rueb
Friday, March 27 - Fr. Rueb
Tuesday, March 31 - Fr. Ebach
Friday, April 17 - Fr. Rueb
Tuesday, April 21 - Last Mass with Seniors - Fr. Brumleve
Friday, May 1 - Fr. Rueb
Friday, May 8 - Fr. Rueb
Friday, May 15 - Last Mass of the Year -Fr. Rueb
STUDENT HELP WANTED
The Armoury needs student volunteers!! Work 30 minutes before school starts and 15 minutes after school. Work study OR service hours!! Please see Mrs. Hennen in the front office.
WINTER CONCESSION SCHEDULE
ALL PARENTS: Please check the WINTER CONCESSION SCHEDULE for your families name. If you didn’t work the Fall and don't see your name here, please email Toni Calcara @ toni.calcara@gmail.com right away! Also if you worked concessions in the Fall and wouldn’t mind doing it again, please also email Toni. Thanks very much!! https://spxkc.org/concession-schedule
2019-2020 YEARBOOK SALES
Senior yearbook ads and yearbooks are on sale!!
LINK: https://www.spxkc.org/yearbook
Senior Ads:
Deadline to purchase Senior Ads is February 28, 2020
Deadline to submit artwork for Senior Ads is February 28, 2020
Contact: Yearbook Staff at yearbook@spxkc.org
Please design your ad with any program that supports text and images (Microsoft Word, Canva, Publisher, etc.) Save at the highest resolution possible before emailing. Please use the following size restrictions for the senior ads for best fit. If you are interested in having a Yearbook staff member create your child’s senior ad, please email the pictures and confirmation of purchase to yearbook@spxkc.org.- $140 Full Page: 10 in x 7.5 in
- $80 Half Page: 5 in x 7.5 in
- $60 Quarter Page: 5 in x 3.75 in
*The 2018-2019 Yearbooks are IN. If you are interested in a 2018-2019 yearbook and didn't purchase one there are limited number available. $70 cash or check. Contact Bridget Barta. bbarta@spxkc.org*- Jan 20 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 26-Feb 1 Catholic Schools Week
- Feb 3 NO SCHOOL
- Feb 12 AP/ACCP Meeting with Murph 6:00pm Library
- Feb 12 Junior Parent College Application Meeting 7:00pm Library
- Feb 14- 17 NO SCHOOL
- Mar 6 SPX Phonathon
- Mar 8 SPX Spaghetti Dinner
- Mar 12-16 NO SCHOOL
- Ap 2 Jeans Day Benefiting SADD
- Ap 2 All School Assembly
- Ap 9-13 NO SCHOOL - Easter Break
- Ap 12 Easter Sunday
- Ap 24 Olympic Day
- Ap 28, 29 Seniors Finals
- May 3 Graduation
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
January 26 to February 1, Celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Stay tuned for special activities for students & families, including mass Friday Jan. 31st. #CSW1920
MURPH’S COUNSELING CORNER
- Mark calendars for this important info:
- a) parent meeting for students desiring to take AP or ACCP classes next year will be Wed Feb 12th at 6 pm in library.
- b) parent meeting for Junior parents about the college application process will be Wed Feb 12th at 7:00 pm in library. This is especially advised for families of students whose first child will be a senior next year.
- c) Guest speaker Karly School will address parents of present students in grades 8, 9 & 10 about college financial planning will be Wed, Feb 12, at a place to be determined. I will send a Google Form which I ask that you complete by Jan 31st so we can plan accordingly. Some myths about financial planning will be addressed in Karly's presentation entitled "Family Financial Education Philosophy." The ultimate goal of this presentation is to assist families in having kids graduate without debt. Parents in this age group NEED to make this meeting a priority.
- Reminder: FAFSA priority deadline for parents of seniors is Feb 1st.
- The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law is proud to host Discover Law Day, a FREE law school access program that introduces underrepresented students to the field of law.
Saturday, February 1, 2020 10 am - 2 pm
UMKC School of Law
500 E 52nd Street, KCMO - Missouri Rotary Leadership Academy: Two academy sessions of MO RYLA:
Session 1: Sunday, June 28th thru Wednesday, July 1st or
Session 2: Sunday, July 12th thru Wednesday, July 15th
http://www.missouriryla.com/ rotary-student-signup
There is no cap or limit on the number of participants a club can sponsor. Students are allowed to select their own preferred academy session, with each session maxed at 100 participants. The registration fee is $450.00 per student. Sometimes this fee is underwritten.
The program is designed for incoming (next year's) high school sophomores and juniors. There is no GPA requirement and family members of Rotarians, such as children or grandchildren, are eligible to attend. - ACT Prep:
- ACT Test Dates 2020: Feb 8, Ap 4, Jun 13, Jul 18
- SAT Test Dates 2020: Mar 14, May 2, Jun 6
- CAPS application is now open for 2020-2021.
- CAPS APPL However, prior to applying, the student & parent(s) needs to know about the program itself. Jan 14, 2020 meeting at 5:30 at Gladstone Community Center. In addition, both should be aware of curricular limitations and expectations for students.
- Here are some summer enrichment options for students:
- University of Missouri has a Scholars Academy each summer (this year June 7 - June 27). Check out the info: MO Scholars Academy) A terrific experience for a student that likes to learn, and well worth the financial investment. Only one sophomore is eligible to be nominated. Contact Mr Murphy for questions.
- MU has a summer MiniMed workshop in June. See MU Summer Mini Med
- University of Notre Dame Deadline: 18 Feb 2020
- Duke University No deadline provided
- Univ of Nebraska Architecture Camp
- UC-Berkeley, Univ of North Carolina--Chapel Hill, Tufts University
- Call 1-212-796-8340
- Business and Social Enterprise:
Stanford University, Columbia University - Boston University:
- University of Rochester: Registration is now open for all 2020 sessions. Visit enrollment.
rochester.edu/precollege to learn more. - SLU-Engineering, Aviation etc.:
- Aviation Summer Academy: June 7 - 12 (Session 1) or July 5 - 10 (Session 2), 2020
- Summer Civil Engineering Experience: June 8 - 12, 2020
- Robotics Summer Academy: June 15 - 19
- Engineering Summer Academy: June 21 - 26, 2020
If you have questions about any of these programs please contact Amy Prels at 314.977.8443 or parksevents@slu.edu.- Senior Parents:
- Oct 1 marked the opening date for completing the FAFSA. Go to Mr. Murphy's web page, find the FAFSA tab, and create a login. The first element of importance is to create a FAFSA ID. Everything is free.
- Go to FAFSA Be advised that both student and parent must complete a FAFSA application. They must be filed together. Priority deadline is Feb 1, 2020.
- Students who fill out a FAFSA will be entered into a contest to earn a $1,000 scholarship.
- Financial Planning: Good resource for college financial planning
- Juniors and Freshmen (parents, too):
- The 2020 KC Scholars Scholarship Application for 9th & 11th graders and adult learners is NOW OPEN at kcscholars.org and the deadline to apply is February 28, 2020.
- The Schedule of KC Scholars Application Workshops.
- SPX needs junior boys interested Boys State in June at Univ of Central MO. Boys State Application
PHOTO SHARING OPPORTUNITY AT SPX
Please share your photos of your Warriors at work! Sports, Fine Arts, Clubs! Use this photo sharing site! If you would like to upload your photos, please email Melanie at mmartin@spxkc.org to receive and upload link.
spxkc.smugmug.com (If prompted for a Password: warriors)
