January 23, 2020
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January 23, 2020
CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
Congratulations to Tristan Davis who earned 1st place for the VFW Voice of Democracy Youth Essay Competition. We are very proud of him for his excellent hard work! His essay and film submitted focused on why America is a great place to live. Congratulations and well done Tristan!
MENS SOCCER
Congratulations to Warrior Miguel Cobos who signed with Maryville University Mens Soccer. Additional details to follow!
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- We have extended our Baby Drive for Hillcrest Hope. PLEASE PUT YOUR ITEMS in the cafeteria in a teacher’s box of your choice! Watch for posters around the school with teacher’s names!Please continue bringing in donations throughout this week. We will reschedule the Pieing in the Face soon! Please stay tuned.
- Tuesday: Family Day - during Family Time, you will create family banners/crests to be hung proudly in or outside of your room. It will be a great celebration for how great each family has been this year.
- Wednesday: Teacher Day - Say THANK YOU to our teachers! They will enjoy some sweet treats and recognition from the students. They will enjoy a free dress down day!
- Thursday: Student Day - You AWESOME students will be recognized throughout the day with some treats, gift cards, and a free dress down day. We will also have our annual Dodgeball Tournament during seminar.
- Friday: Vocations Day - students are putting together a GREAT video of a few people to talk about their vocations.
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.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
March 8, 2020
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY from any Junior! Qny questions please contact 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 ShowSERVICE 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
FINE ARTS-SPRING PRODUCTION
Informational meeting: January 27th, from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Room 109.
Auditions: February 3rd, beginning at 3PM. Room 109.
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 24th, 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.
JAN/FEB ALL SCHOOL MASS SCHEDULE
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
2019-2020 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE
Yearbooks and senior yearbook ads 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
- Jan 21-Jan 27 DIAPER/BABY DRIVE for Hillcrest
- Jan 26-Feb 1 Catholic Schools Week
- Feb 3 NO SCHOOL
- Feb 6 Sophomore Ring Premiere--Jostens during seminar
- Feb 12 AP/ACCP Meeting with Murph 6:00pm Library
- Feb 12 Junior Parent College Application Meeting 7:00pm Library
- Feb 13 Sophomore Class Ring Orders Due-Lunchtime OR Family order night 4-6
- Feb 14- 17 NO SCHOOL
- March 4 St Joseph's Novena begins
- 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
MURPH’S COUNSELING CORNER
- Mark calendars for this important info:
- Complete the College Financing Google Form by Friday, January 31st sent in an email earlier this week.
- A+ Information night at Maple Woods CC Wednesday, Feb 6th in the Campus Center Room 110 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
- 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.
- Parents: On March 2, Monday, all students except seniors will take an ACT here at school. It will be scored and the results will be available within 8 days. These results will be shared with students and the scoring form will be given to them. I am going to make available a "Parent Night" on Thursday, March 12, at 6:30pm in the school's library, to do a test interpretation of your son's / daughter's scores. A Google Form will be sent to you to respond so I can have an additional copy of the scores available for you. Please respond; it will come out around March 5.
- A FREE law school access program that introduces underrepresented students to the field of law. Discover Law Day, is proud to host The University of Missouri-Kansas City School 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
- 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:
- See College Planning Calendar for FAFSA Completion Events from Feb to June.
- 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
WELCOME
St. Pius X High School would like to welcome Anthony Simone, ‘02, as Head Football Coach for the 2020-2021 season. Anthony has been a coach and administrator for the Necco Raiders, a youth football organization, for the past 13 years. Anthony was a three-sport athlete when he attended St. Pius X, and went on to play football at MU and William Jewell. Anthony’s family is full of Warrior tradition, as his parents and siblings also attended St. Pius X. He and his wife, Kristin, have four children and reside in the Northland.
Anthony will be the 8th head football coach at St. Pius X, following Coach Rick Byers. Coach Byers led the Warriors to State four times, winning three state titles in 1998, 2000, and 2002. His teams have also has won nine District Titles. We would like to thank Coach Byers, for his leadership within our football program and the many young men he has helped shape throughout his outstanding coaching career. Rick will continue to serve as our Athletic Director and a teacher.
Creekside Baseball Now Hiring
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)
