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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTERS

2020 Catholic Schools Diocesan Theme
Returning God’s Gifts

February 25, 2021
LAST WEEK TO PURCHASE SPAGHETTI DINNER TICKETS

Juniors please remember to turn in your $$ to Mrs. Hennen by tomorrow, FRIDAY Feb 26th. 

If you sell tickets online, please make sure they indicate your name to get credit for the sale. They must print their receipt or have a paper ticket to pick up pasta the day of the dinner. 

2020-2021 YEARBOOK --DEADLINE THIS WEEK
All senior ads must be paid, completed, and submitted to Ms. Barta by February 28th. You may email pictures, completed ads, and/or questions to bbarta@spxkc.org. Space is limited--Please do not wait until the last minute. 

 

2021-2022 REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT
❏ If you have not completed registration for the 2021-2022 school year, please complete the NEW online Tuition Contract and pay the enrollment fee of $425.00 ASAP The Tuition Contract is available spxkc.org/tuition-contract-2021-2022

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS

 

SERVICE--CHECK OUT THE BIN IN THE COMMONS AND HELP SOPHOMORE, LILY SOWLE COLLECT ANY SPORT SHIRTS, TANKS, SHORTS, WATER BOTTLES, CLEATS ETC.  LETS FILL THE BIN!!

GIRLS SWIM:
Congratulations to Warrior Noelle DeFabio who took 3rd in the 100 Fly and 6th in 200 Free at the Missouri State Swim Meet. Way to GO!

BASKETBALL:
Boys:  Congratulations to St. Pius X boys on advancing to the District Championship @ Lawson - February 26, 2021--Go Warriors!
Girls:  Good luck to our St. Pius X girls who compete in dDistrict play Monday, March 1st!  Opponent TBA after Sat 02.27 game.  

LOOKING AHEAD
02.26 -- Senior Graduation Announcement Delivery from Jostens
03.04 -- Jeans/Sweats Day Benefitting Guatemala Mission Trip
03.07 -- Spaghetti Dinner
03.15 - 03.19 -- “Joe Week”
03.19 -- St. Joseph’s Table/Jeans-Sweats Day benefitting Sisters of St. Francis
03.29 - 04.05 -- No School/Spring Break
04.13 -- SPX Blood Drive
04.24 -- Jr./Sr. Prom
04.27 -- SPX Fine Arts Festival 2021
05.09 -- SPX Graduation

FROM THE OFFICE

LOST AND FOUND

• Tomorrow is the last day for items in the Lost and Found. There are coats, lunch boxes, jackets, water bottles and more. All will be donated after tomorrow. 
• Seniors, please pick up your senior boards from the commons.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

TRIBE

St. Joseph's Table is coming up soon - March 19

• During the week leading up to the Table we begin our all school novena to St. Joseph (this year it will begin on Tuesday, March 9th).  
• Again this year, we are collecting money in different ways to help the Sisters of St. Francis.  
• The table has been a long standing Lenten tradition here at St. Pius X, lots of opportunities for our students to fully experience the Lenten season by doing service, giving alms, and praying. 
• We need some help from our St. Pius X community.  
  • One of the ways we offer alms giving is by putting on a raffle with items the kids can buy tickets for the chance to win.  We are looking for items to help with this raffle: gift cards, gas cards, tickets to sporting events, small electronics, hand bags, etc.  (anything the students would want).  If you are interested in donating an item please contact Toni Hess thess@spxkc.org, or drop your item off at the front office with her name on it.  The raffle ticket sales begin on Monday, March 15.  Thank you so much for your willingness to help!

 

Upcoming Events:
Restore March 9th: A night of adoration, praise and worship and confession is BACK! Join us March 9th at 7:00pm in the SPX Main Gym for some prayer time. We hope to see you there!

Joe Week: Mark your calendars for March 15th-19th! We will be celebrating all week leading up to the Solemnity of St. Joseph! We will end the week with a St. Joseph Table. More information in TRIBE section. 

Junior & Senior Men: St. Gregory the Great Seminary Discernment Retreat
Come spend a weekend with priests and seminarians of St. Gregory the Great to learn more about seminary! March 19-21 in Seward, Nebraska

SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY:

• St. Charles Borromeo Fish Fry:  

• You may have noticed some new bottles of hand sanitizer in your classrooms lately.  Thanks to our friends at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church!  They have a food pantry that has steadily grown over the pandemic, supplying food and other items to families, businesses and schools in our area. They could use a little help - what a great outreach. Need could be ongoing. Contact Mrs. Bohr if interested. 

For those in need of service hours, check out the service opportunities on the website.  
Let us know your prayer intentions!  Let us know your ideas!

COVID-HEALTH

• We understand it is cold and flu season and there are other ailments being passed around other than COVID, this is why we are strictly enforcing the 24 hour policy. We are asking that if your student is experiencing any symptoms they stay home until they are completely symptom free with no meds for at least 24 hours. This includes fever and other symptoms. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and in school. 
• 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. 
• 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.

 

SPRING SPORTS
We are so excited to officially begin Spring sports this next week! Let’s hope and pray for a successful, healthy, fun season for our student athletes. Information we thought we’d share re: our Conference Fan Guidelines for the season.  
Midland Empire Conference
Fan Guidelines -- Spring 2021
In an effort to provide the opportunity for students to participate in activities and create the safest environment for our students and their families, the MEC Board of Control has implemented the following guidelines for attendance at activities at member schools for the Spring 2021 activities season:

• Attendance will be limited to 6 family members of the participants. Individual students will not be admitted.
• Fans (including any family members that are students) will be expected to sit with their families and maintain social distancing from other fans. There will be no student section.
• Face coverings will be required at all indoor events and may be required at outdoor events, subject to local health guidelines.
• Depending on the number of teams participating and the capacity of local facilities, some track meets may have more limited restrictions on the number of fans allowed. These will be established by the host school.

 

MURPH’S MOMENT
1)  Parents of Seniors:  

• How to Get More Financial Aid Webinar (6 min)
• Senior Parents:  Last year, across the U.S., 36% of all college scholarship money was not applied for.  Scholarship Page
• Understanding the EFC figure on the financial aid form:  Click Here

For Juniors:  Mizzou's Faculty Council has approved the extension of our test-optional pilot program for current juniors who apply to Mizzou for Fall 2022 entry. We will continue reviewing applicants who are unable to test due to the COVID-19 pandemic without a test score. We do highly encourage your juniors to begin testing if available this spring as our test-optional review process is likely to undergo changes in our second year, as is our scholarship process.

For Seniors: Financial Aid Offers
For your admitted seniors, financial aid offers will be available in early March. To expedite getting the information to families, the offers will be emailed to both parents and students.

For Seniors: First Round Housing Assignments Released March 1
Students who met the February 1 first round housing assignment deadline will be receiving their housing assignments on March 1. Please remind your students to check their email frequently for any updates.

For Seniors: Fall Campus to Open with In-Person Courses
Mizzou is planning to offer in-person classes for the Fall 2021 semester, while continuing to follow local and federal public health guidelines. We are confident in our ability to both plan ahead and remain flexible. Read the full announcement from Provost Latha Ramchand on the website.

11)  Virtual visits for Platte County Vo-Tech Center:  HERE

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Research College of Nursing Summer Workshop:  June 7-9, June 14-16.  Applications open March 1, 2021.  More Info
• Sweet Briar College (ongoing workshops):  INFO Here
• Notre Dame Online Scholars:  July 14-27  INFO Here
• Wichita State Summer Research Institute for STEM students:  INFO here
• Washington Univ (St. Louis)  July 18 - 24  Washington Univ Business Scholars
• Leadership Institute Mount Saint Mary's:   June 21-24 INFO
• St. Louis University Aviation:   June 14-18 INFO
• Beacon College:  July 11-30,  Workshop for helping students who learn differently.  Information Packet
• Washington University, St. Louis:   Info and Workshops
• Stevens Institute of Technology:   Various workshops of different time lengths ranging from June 27 to July 23  INFO   
• Summer options at NYU:  Check them out here
• Summer Programs at Univ of Pennsylvania:  INFO here
• Summer Program at Carnegie-Mellon University:  INFO HERE
• Summer Media Camp:  Boston University  Info  
  • If students are accepted to the program and pay the registration fee by April 24, they will receive a special discount of $200 off the tuition using this discount code online: 21BUADMISSIONS
• Summer Camps at Gettysburg University:   Info HERE   Several of these camps are for students who enjoy history.
• Summer Camps at Gettysburg University:   Info HERE   Several of these camps are for students who enjoy history.
• Summer and Weekend "Academies" Through Harvard:  Summer and Weekend "Academies" Through Harvard
• Summer Leadership Academy (virtual) from Mount Mary University, June 21-24:   Info and Application

February 18, 2021

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. We also post messages on our Social Media and Website. 

2021-2022 REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT
ENROLLMENT FEE IS CURRENTLY $325 AND WILL INCREASE TO $425 ON FEB 22.

❏ Complete the NEW online Tuition Contract and pay the enrollment fee of $325.00 ASAP The Tuition Contract is available spxkc.org/tuition-contract-2021-2022

Students must complete PowerSchool Registration (in PS) by this Friday in order to have a chance to get their 1st and or 2nd choices of classes for next fall.  If registration is not completed in PowerSchool, students will be assigned a schedule that fits into the class size requirements for the fall semester.  

Please note: NOT registering in classes will also limit your ability to make a schedule change request.

LOOKING AHEAD
02.19 -- Friday Mass Schedule
02.26 -- Senior Graduation Announcement Delivery from Jostens
03.04 -- Jeans/Sweats Day Benefitting Guatemala Mission Trip
03.07 -- Spaghetti Dinner
03.29 - 04.05 -- No School/Spring Break
04.24 -- Jr./Sr. Prom
04.27 -- SPX Fine Arts Festival 2021
05.09 -- SPX Graduation

SENIORS
Jostens plans to be here on Friday, February 26th during lunch periods to deliver graduation announcement orders.
If you have a balance due, please bring it at this time--CASH or MONEY ORDER ONLY.
If you need to place a cap and gown order please see the sales rep at this time.
PLEASE REMEMBER CHECKS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED AS METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR YOUR GRADUATION ORDER.

SPX PA
Parent Association's Annual Comedy Night has been postponed. SPX and PA are working on planning something a little later this spring. Stay tuned!

2020-2021 YEARBOOK 
All senior ads must be paid, completed, and submitted to Ms. Barta by February 28th. You may email pictures, completed ads, and/or questions to bbarta@spxkc.org. Space is limited--Please do not wait until the last minute. 

TRIBE/CAMPUS MINISTRY
Current Happenings:  We have extended the Battle of the Bottles for Parkville Women's Clinic until this Friday, 2/19.

Ash Wednesday & Lent: Lent is fast approaching! Ash Wednesday was Wednesday, February 17th and we were fortunate to celebrate mass as a community during seminars. Take time to prepare your heart and discern what the Lord is asking you to grow in or practice during Lent. Check out this Lenten calendar for inspiration and help with discernment!

SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY:

• You may have noticed some new bottles of hand sanitizer in your classrooms lately.  Thanks to our friends at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church!  They have been organizing a food pantry that has steadily grown over the pandemic, supplying food and other items to families, businesses and schools in our area.  They distributed over 100,000 lbs at Christmas time.  Amazing--all volunteers.  They could use a little help - what a great outreach. Need could be ongoing. Contact Mrs. Bohr if interested. 

• THIS SAT:  St Charles Borromeo Academy from 8:30 AM until roughly 5:00 PM.  Need help working the gate (no money, scores table (clock and official score sheet), and helping wipe down benches/bleachers in between games. Contact Cory Winnike at St. Charles. 

For those in need of service hours, check out the service opportunities on the website.  

Let us know your prayer intentions!  Let us know your ideas!

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS

SERVICE

GIRLS SWIM: Wishing Noelle DeFabio the BEST of luck and fast times as she heads to STATE this Friday evening!  She will swim the 200 Free and 100 Fly. Swim fast Noelle--cheering you on from KC!

WRESTLING: Our Warriors finished up the District tournament in 3rd place as a team. Congratulations!  Individual results: Sal Mormino 2nd, Ethan Hunter 2nd, Josh Quintero 1st, Dom Bjork 4th, Ty Ward 1st, Leo Burns 3rd, Frankie John Cherrito 3rd. Now onto sectionals!

FINE ARTS:
Congrats to Alyssa Hall, Anna Gavin, and Emanuel Obiese who earned All-District Choir!

BASKETBALL:
Congrats to our boys basketball team who earned a victory against Cameron over the weekend! Good luck at Districts! 

Congrats to our 19-2 girls basketball team who are on the road to Districts! Congratulations also to Ashley Hall, for breaking the single game 3 point record sinking 8 3 pointers last week. Way to GO!

COVID-HEALTH

• We understand it is cold and flu season and there are other ailments being passed around other than COVID, this is why we are strictly enforcing the 24 hour policy. We are asking that if your student is experiencing any symptoms they stay home until they are completely symptom free with no meds for at least 24 hours. This includes fever and other symptoms. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and in school. 
• 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.

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
There are 2 scholarships SPX students are eligible to receive from the Warrior Pride Booster Club and one Contest with a $500 scholarship!

1.  Incoming freshman scholarship & 
2. Senior scholarship - current seniors are eligible
3. T-shirt Design - open to incoming freshman and up

Deadline is March 1st.  Applications are on www.spxkc.org/booster

SPRING SPORTS
TENNIS
Students:  There will be a meeting for all interested in Spring Tennis on Friday, February 19th, at 7:15am.

TRACK/FIELD
If your son or daughter will be participating in Track and Field this spring, there will be an informational  parent meeting on February 23rd at 6:30 pm in the big gym. 

MURPH’S MOMENT
1)  Parents of Seniors:  

• How to Get More Financial Aid Webinar (6 min)
• Senior Parents:  I am not seeing many scholarships being applied for; a significant amount of potential money is being left on the table.  (FYI, last year, across the U.S., 36% of all college scholarship money was not applied for).  Scholarship Page
• Understanding the EFC figure on the financial aid form:  Click Here

2)  Northland CAPS aspirants:  Link for 2021 Application   N CAPS
3)  Freshmen and Junior Families:  KC Scholars:  This application has been open to all Pius freshmen and juniors for 5 weeks, and so far, there have been no efforts to complete the "eligibility cycle" that precedes the application.  Click HERE.  You have until Feb 26th, no exceptions, and it would be a shame, given that multiple Pius students have qualified and won the scholarships the past two years.
4)  Univ of St Mary, Leavenworth has a “Helping Professions Day” Info Session on March 18th, a Thursday.  Info and RSVP
5)  Success Beyond School" events for this term: free-of-charge interactive 'Live Online' seminars designed to help parents supercharge their children's career potential.

Wednesday 24th February: The Skills Surgery
How to break into careers in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science

Wednesday 3rd March: The Power of Networks
How your child can build a powerful professional network

6)  MCCKC Dates for FAFSA Completion, A+ Info, Career Exploration:   HERE
7)  HEFAR Group Click Here  has multiple webinars regarding the financing of college.
8)  Engineering Camp for Young Women at St. Louis University:

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on Thursday, February 25, 2021, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Central Time via webinar.  Classes and students are encouraged to log in live, and recordings of the event will be made available as well.  Please see below for the schedule:

10:00 – 10:50am: Welcome and Virtual Engineering Lab Tours
10:50 – 11:00am:  At-home Innovation Challenge
11:00 – 11:30am:  Current Engineering Student Panel
11:30am – 12:00pm: Keynote Address

Register for SLU's Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Here

 9)  Scholarships for Grades 9,10,11, and 12  Click HERE

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Research College of Nursing Summer Workshop:  June 7-9, June 14-16.  Applications open March 1, 2021.  More Info
• Sweet Briar College (ongoing workshops):  INFO Here
• Notre Dame Online Scholars:  July 14-27  INFO Here
• Wichita State University:  (ongoing in spring and summer)   INFO Here
• Washington Univ (St. Louis)  July 18 - 24  Washington Univ Business Scholars
• Leadership Institute Mount Saint Mary's:   June 21-24 INFO
• St. Louis University Aviation:   June 14-18 INFO
• Beacon College:  July 11-30,  Workshop for helping students who learn differently.  Information Packet
• Washington University, St. Louis:   Info and Workshops
• Stevens Institute of Technology:   Various workshops of different time lengths ranging from June 27 to July 23  INFO   
• Summer options at NYU:  Check them out here
• Summer Programs at Univ of Pennsylvania:  INFO here
• Summer Program at Carnegie-Mellon University:  INFO HERE
• Summer Media Camp:  Boston University  Info  
  • If students are accepted to the program and pay the registration fee by April 24, they will receive a special discount of $200 off the tuition using this discount code online: 21BUADMISSIONS
• Summer Camps at Gettysburg University:   Info HERE   Several of these camps are for students who enjoy history.
• Summer Camps at Gettysburg University:   Info HERE   Several of these camps are for students who enjoy history.
• Summer Leadership Academy (virtual) from Mount Mary University, June 21-24:   Info and Application

February 11, 2021
A BIG Thank you to all the students, faculty and staff who worked to make Catholic Schools Week so fun!  Way to go Warriors!

FROM THE OFFICE

• SENIORS: If you or your parents have not confirmed your diploma name with Mrs. Bohr please email by Friday Feb. 12, 2021.

• 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. We will also post messages on our Social Media and Website.

 

LOOKING AHEAD
02.12 -- No School PD Day
02.15 -- No School Presidents Day
03.07 -- Spaghetti Dinner
03.29 - 04.05 -- No School/Spring Break
04.24 -- Jr./Sr. Prom
04.27 -- SPX Fine Arts Festival 2021
05.09 -- SPX Graduation

2021-2022 REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT

ENROLLMENT FEE IS CURRENTLY $325 AND WILL INCREASE TO $425 ON FEB 22.

❏ Complete the NEW online Tuition Contract and pay the enrollment fee of $325.00 ASAP The Tuition Contract is available spxkc.org/tuition-contract-2021-2022

❏ 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 began enrolling for next year’s classes during the school day beginning Jan, 28th, with Pre-registration.  The entire process concludes in February.

Pre-registration begins: If their initial request is full, they will be placed in their alternate selections. Class space is limited, please do not delay.

In order for your student to enroll in desired classes (including ALL honors, AP and ACCP classes) they MUST already be registered. Families must have completed the tuition contract, paid the enrollment fee and updated demographic information in PowerSchool to enroll for classes.

Guatemala Jeans Day:  Wednesday February 18th.  Jeans/sweats PIUS shirt.  RESCHEDULED FROM SNOW DAY!  Buy your band in the armoury Wed 02.10, Thurs 02.11, Tues 02.16 for $5.  $7 the day of!

SPX PA
Parent Association's Annual Comedy Night has been postponed. SPX and PA are working on planning something a little later this spring. Stay tuned!

2020-2021 YEARBOOK 
All senior ads must be paid, completed, and submitted to Ms. Barta by February 28th. You may email pictures, completed ads, and/or questions to bbarta@spxkc.org. Space is limited--Please do not wait until the last minute. 

TRIBE/CAMPUS MINISTRY
Current Happenings:

Ash Wednesday & Lent: Lent is fast approaching! Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 17th, which is just 1 week away! Take time over this next week to prepare your heart and discern what the Lord is asking you to grow in or practice during Lent. 

Check out this Lenten calendar for inspiration and help with discernment!

SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY:
You may have noticed some new bottles of hand sanitizer in your classrooms lately.  Thanks to our friends at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church!  They have been organizing a food pantry that has steadily grown over the pandemic, supplying food and other items to families, businesses and schools in our area.  They distributed over 100,000 lbs at Christmas time.  Amazing--all volunteers.  They could use a little help - what a great outreach. Need could be ongoing. Contact Mrs. Bohr if interested. 
WHO:       SPX volunteers (physical work-could use up to 6 each week)
WHAT:      Masked, loading boxes outdoors in drive thru car line
WHERE:  Gloria Dei Church, 5409 NW 72nd KCMO
WHEN:    1st and 3rd Sat mornings, 6AM - 9AM

For those in need of service hours, check out the service opportunities on the website.  

Let us know your prayer intentions!  Let us know your ideas!

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
SCHOLAR BOWL:
The Scholar Bowl team competed in the NorthTown Invitational and finished 19th out of 36 teams by posting a 3-5 record against the toughest competition we've faced all year.  The Warriors had very balanced scoring as Alyssa Hall, Madison Melton, Emmet Haugh and Stevie Sharp all led the team in points in at least one contest.

WRESTLING:
Congrats to Leo Burns and Ty Ward on their Conference 3rd place finish!  Good luck this weekend at Districts Warriors!

SERVICE:
Check out a recent article from the KCK Leaven Newspaper highlighting our Senior Alyssa Hall and others taking it to the streets of KC in service to others. HERE

COVID-HEALTH

• We understand it is cold and flu season and there are other ailments being passed around other than COVID, this is why we are strictly enforcing the 24 hour policy. We are asking that if your student is experiencing any symptoms they stay home until they are completely symptom free with no meds for at least 24 hours. This includes fever and other symptoms. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and in school. 
• 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.

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
There are 2 scholarships SPX students are eligible to receive from the Warrior Pride Booster Club and one Contest with a $500 scholarship!

1.  Incoming freshman scholarship & 
2. Senior scholarship - current seniors are eligible
3. T-shirt Design - open to incoming freshman and up

Deadline is March 1st.  Applications are on www.spxkc.org/booster

SPRING SPORTS
TENNIS
Students:  There will be a meeting for all interested in Spring Tennis on Friday, 2/19, at 7:15am.

TRACK/FIELD
If your son or daughter will be participating in Track and Field this spring, there will be an informational  parent meeting on February 23rd at 6:30 pm in the big gym. 

MURPH’S MOMENT
1)  All Warriors:  Students must be completely enrolled to complete the PowerSchool registration starting on Feb 9th.
2)  Parents of Seniors:  

• How to Get More Financial Aid Webinar (6 min)
• If families still need assistance completing the FAFSA, check out this Webinar  on February 9th. 
• Senior Parents:  I am not seeing many scholarships being applied for; a significant amount of potential money is being left on the table.  (FYI, last year, across the U.S., 36% of all college scholarship money was not applied for).  Scholarship Page
• Understanding the EFC figure on the financial aid form:  Click Here

3)  Northland CAPS aspirants:  Link for 2021 Application   N CAPS
4)  Freshmen and Junior Families:  KC Scholars:  This application has been open to all Pius freshmen and juniors for 5 weeks, and so far, there have been no efforts to complete the "eligibility cycle" that precedes the application.  Click HERE.  You have until Feb 26th, no exceptions, and it would be a shame, given that multiple Pius students have qualified and won the scholarships the past two years.
5)  Univ of St Mary, Leavenworth has a “Helping Professions Day” Info Session on March 18th, a Thursday.  Info and RSVP
6)  Success Beyond School" events for this term: free-of-charge interactive 'Live Online' seminars designed to help parents supercharge their children's career potential.

Wednesday 24th February: The Skills Surgery

How to break into careers in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science

Wednesday 3rd March: The Power of Networks

How your child can build a powerful professional network

7)  Hispanic Scholarship deadline is Feb 15th:  HERE
8)  MCCKC Dates for FAFSA Completion, A+ Info, Career Exploration:   HERE
9)  HEFAR Group Click Here  has multiple webinars regarding the financing of college.
10)  Engineering Camp for Young Women at St. Louis University:

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day on Thursday, February 25, 2021, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Central Time via webinar.  Classes and students are encouraged to log in live, and recordings of the event will be made available as well.  Please see below for the schedule:

10:00 – 10:50am: Welcome and Virtual Engineering Lab Tours

10:50 – 11:00am:  At-home Innovation Challenge

11:00 – 11:30am:  Current Engineering Student Panel

11:30am – 12:00pm: Keynote Address

Register for SLU's Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Here

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Research College of Nursing Summer Workshop:  June 7-9, June 14-16.  Applications open March 1, 2021.  More Info
• Sweet Briar College (ongoing workshops):  INFO Here
• Notre Dame Online Scholars:  July 14-27  INFO Here
• Wichita State University:  (ongoing in spring and summer)   INFO Here
• Washington Univ (St. Louis)  July 18 - 24  Washington Univ Business Scholars
• Leadership Institute Mount Saint Mary's:   June 21-24 INFO
• St. Louis University Aviation:   June 14-18 INFO
• Beacon College:  July 11-30,  Workshop for helping students who learn differently.  Information Packet
• Washington University, St. Louis:   Info and Workshops
• Stevens Institute of Technology:   Various workshops of different time lengths ranging from June 27 to July 23  INFO   
• Summer options at NYU:  Check them out here
• Summer Programs at Univ of Pennsylvania:  INFO here
• Summer Program at Carnegie-Mellon University:  INFO HERE
• Summer Media Camp:  Boston University  Info
• Summer Camps at Gettysburg University:   Info HERE   Several of these camps are for students who enjoy history.
• Summer Camps at Gettysburg University:   Info HERE   Several of these camps are for students who enjoy history.

February 4, 2021

Catholic Schools Week

Monday--Family parties during pep rally time, & doorway decorating!

Tuesday--Dress down day competition!  Wear your assigned class color + other student appreciation surprises!

Wednesday--Appreciate our teachers!  Dress like your favorite teacher & St. Blaise blessing of the throats.

Thursday--NEW tribe shirts for dress down day & Teacher v. Student Family Feud game!

Friday--Red Friday dress down day, bake sale and Vocational talks!

FROM THE OFFICE

• Please note, our website payment system works best using Google/Chrome. The payment system does not work well (and sometimes at all) with Internet Explorer.
• SENIORS: If you or your parents have not confirmed your diploma name with Mrs. Bohr please email by Friday Feb. 12, 2021.

LOOKING AHEAD
1.31 - 2.06 -- Catholic Schools’ Week
2.08 -- No School
02.12 -- No School PD Day
03.07 -- Spaghetti Dinner
03.29 - 04.05 -- No School/Spring Break
04.24 -- Jr./Sr. Prom
04.27 -- SPX Fine Arts Festival 2021
05.09 -- SPX Graduation

2021-2022 REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT

ENROLLMENT FEE IS CURRENTLY $325 AND WILL INCREASE TO $425 ON FEB 22.

❏ Complete the NEW online Tuition Contract and pay the enrollment fee of $325.00 ASAP The Tuition Contract is available spxkc.org/tuition-contract-2021-2022

❏ 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 began enrolling for next year’s classes during the school day beginning Jan, 28th, with Pre-registration.  The entire process concludes in February.

Pre-registration begins: If their initial request is full, they will be placed in their alternate selections. Class space is limited, please do not delay.

In order for your student to enroll in desired classes (including ALL honors, AP and ACCP classes) they MUST already be registered. Families must have completed the tuition contract, paid the enrollment fee and updated demographic information in PowerSchool to enroll for classes.

SPX PA
Update on SPXPA Event
Normally this weekend would be the Parent Association's annual Comedy Night. We have postponed the event but are working on planning something a little later this spring. We will share more information with you as planning continues!

TRIBE/CAMPUS MINISTRY
Stand Up For Life: A few pics of Warriors at the local rally last week.  Check us out in the Catholic Key HERE!

 

   
Battle of The Bottles! Battle of the Bottles is a friendly competition between Bishop LeBlond and St. Pius to raise money for the Parkville Women's Clinic! The competition will take place Feb 1-12th, and the winner will be announced on Feb. 16th at the men's and women's basketball games against Bishop LeBlond! Bottles were handed out on Monday, Feb. 1st!

Guatemala Jeans Day - Next Wednesday, 02.10.2021!  
Proceeds benefit the SPX Mission Trip to Guatemala. 

Guatemala Jeans Day:  WED Feb 10!  Jeans/sweats PIUS shirt.  Buy your band Friday and Tuesday in the Armoury before and after school for $5. WED $7

Ash Wednesday & Lent: Lent is fast approaching! Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 17th, which is just 2 weeks away! Take time over these next 2 weeks to prepare your heart and discern what the Lord is asking you to grow in or practice during Lent. 

For those in need of service hours, check out the service opportunities on the website.  Let us know your prayer intentions!  Let us know your ideas!

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
SCHOLAR BOWL:
Congrats to our scholar bowl team who improved to 8-3 on the season with a 260-100 win vs. Chillicothe today.  Next competition is February 6 in the Northtown Invitational.

WRESTLING:
Congrats to Leo Burns and Ty Ward who medaled in the MEC Wrestling tourney--Both taking 3rd place.

LADIES BASKETBALL:
Congrats to our lady warriors on their semi-final in in the NKC tournament, next battle is against Liberty Friday for the championship!

COVID-HEALTH

 

• We understand there are many questions re: the vaccine. Stay tuned for additional information for KC, Clay and Platte County your family may find helpful.
• We understand it is cold and flu season and there are other ailments being passed around other than COVID, this is why we are strictly enforcing the 24 hour policy. We are asking that if your student is experiencing any symptoms they stay home until they are completely symptom free with no meds for at least 24 hours. This includes fever and other symptoms. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and in school. 
• 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.

FROM THE DIOCESE:
February Pastoral Bulletin: FEBRUARY and MARCH Events 

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP 
https://kcsjcatholic.org/coronavirus-updates/ for Public Mass  directives and ongoing liturgical guidelines.  

BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
There are 2 scholarships SPX students are eligible to receive from the Warrior Pride Booster Club and one Contest with a $500 scholarship!

 

1.  Incoming freshman scholarship & 
2. Senior scholarship - current seniors are eligible
3. T-shirt Design - open to incoming freshman and up
4. Deadline is March 1st.  Applications are on www.spxkc.org/booster

2020-2021 YEARBOOK CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SALE

SPRING SPORTS
TENNIS

We would like to introduce Cynthia Compton as the new Boys Tennis Coach. Mrs. Compton is a life-long tennis player, playing in high school and four years at William Jewell College. In addition to now coaching our Warriors, she is a teacher at St. James School in Liberty. Mrs. Compton has been involved in Catholic Education for 25 years, with the last 18 teaching middle school social studies at St. James. She currently serves as the St. James Athletic Director.
We are excited that Mrs. Compton is combining her love for tennis and Catholic Education to serve as our new Boys Tennis Coach and we look forward to watching the Boys compete this Spring! Welcome Mrs. Compton!
Students:  There will be a meeting for all interested in Spring Tennis on Friday, 2/19, at 7:15am.

TRACK/FIELD
If your son or daughter will be participating in Track and Field this spring, there will be an informational  parent meeting on February 23rd at 6:30 pm in the big gym. 

MURPH’S MOMENT
1)  All Warriors:  Students must be completely enrolled to complete the PowerSchool registration starting on Feb 9th.
2)  Parents of Seniors:  

 

• How to Get More Financial Aid Webinar (6 min)
• If families still need assistance completing the FAFSA, check out this Webinar  on February 9th. 
• Senior Parents:  I am not seeing many scholarships being applied for; a significant amount of potential money is being left on the table.  (FYI, last year, across the U.S., 36% of all college scholarship money was not applied for).  Scholarship Page
• Understanding the EFC figure on the financial aid form:  Click Here

3)  Northland CAPS aspirants:  Link for 2021 Application   N CAPS
4)  Freshmen and Junior Families:  KC Scholars scholarship opportunity.  
5)  Univ of St Mary, Leavenworth has a “Helping Professions Day” Info Session on March 18th, a Thursday.  Info and RSVP
6)  Success Beyond School" events for this term: free-of-charge interactive 'Live Online' seminars designed to help parents supercharge their children's career potential.
Wednesday 24th February: The Skills Surgery
How to break into careers in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science

Wednesday 3rd March: The Power of Networks
How your child can build a powerful professional network
7)  Hispanic Scholarship deadline is Feb 15th:  HERE
7)  MCCKC Dates for FAFSA Completion, A+ Info, Career Exploration:   HERE

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:

 

• Research College of Nursing Summer Workshop:  June 7-9, June 14-16.  Applications open March 1, 2021.  More Info
• Sweet Briar College (ongoing workshops):  INFO Here
• Notre Dame Online Scholars:  July 14-27  INFO Here
• Wichita State University:  (ongoing in spring and summer)   INFO Here
• Washington Univ (St. Louis)  July 18 - 24  Washington Univ Business Scholars
• Leadership Institute Mount Saint Mary's:   June 21-24 INFO
• St. Louis University Aviation:   June 14-18 INFO
• Beacon College:  July 11-30,  Workshop for helping students who learn differently.  Information Packet
• Washington University, St. Louis:   Info and Workshops

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