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June 2, 2022

Enjoy your summer Warriors! The next newsletter will be sent out the first week of July. 

Summer Office Schedule

Used Uniform Donations

If you have gently used uniforms that you would like to donate, we would be happy to take them off of your hands. Feel free to drop them off at the school office during any of our scheduled hours listed above. Thank you for your donations!
If you are in need of any used uniforms, they will be available July 11th-14th from 8am-1:30pm in the Commons. Feel free to take any items you can use.  

Check out the Northland Catholic Schools Art Display at Zona Rosa!

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS

Congratulations to the following Warriors who finished All-State!

FIRE FOUNDATION’S PURSES WITH A PURPOSE

Purses with Purpose is BACK IN PERSON this year supporting inclusive education! We’re super excited to host this year’s Ladies Night Out Fundraiser on June 16^th at the Historic Hotel Kansas City.

Click here for tickets and sponsorships: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=fire&id=60

Click here to donate a purse or package: https://firefoundation.org/pursedonationform/

2022-20223 ENROLLMENT

The due date to complete enrollment is PAST! Please complete any remaining enrollment requirements immediately! 

*NOTE: Students may NOT participate in High School Summer Camps unless they are fully enrolled! If you are having difficulty, please contact the front office at 816-453-3450.

Come out and support our very own Father Rueb!! Pitching for Priests softball game between the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph & the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas priests is BACK! Come cheer on our team as they defend rights to keep the Pitching for Priests trophy. Gametime 7 pm Friday, June 10 at the KC Monarchs Stadium. Money goes to seminarians' education. Sponsored by Catholic Radio Network—CLICK HERE to for details and tickets.

Summer Camps

Summer Camps are right around the corner! June 20th is the deadline for July camps (with a T-Shirt). Register today for sports and non sports camps for all ages! spxkc.org/summerfun

*NOTE: Students may NOT participate in High School Summer Camps unless they are fully enrolled! If you are having difficulty, please contact the front office at 816-453-3450.

Help Wanted

St. Pius is in critical need of bus drivers. 

• School bus driver position provides transportation to and from extracurricular activities for SPX and other Catholic schools in the area.
• Driver must be minimum 25 years of age
• Must have, or be willing to get, a Missouri Class B Commercial Drivers License with School Bus and Passenger endorsements
• Training can be provided
• Annual or Semi-Annual DOT physicals and drug testing as required by law
• Must complete the Diocesan Virtus training and stay consistent with required annual training
• Must pass background check
• Hours vary by demand, but are flexible

If you or someone you know is interested in driving a bus for SPX or would like additional information, please contact Mark at Mhidy@spxkc.org.

SPORTS/ACTIVITIES

22-23 Returning Student Athletes - Please log in to your Healthy Roster Account and complete your documents for this year. Physical Exam forms are valid for 2 years unless otherwise noted. ALL other MSHAA forms must be updated and signed annually. The deadline for fall student athletes is July 15, 2022.

22-23 NEW Student Athletes - Parents should have received a Healthy Roster email invitation. Follow the instructions in the email to submit and e-sign all sports physical documents. If you have not received an email, please reach out to Courtney at cwohlwend@spxkc.org. The deadline for fall student athletes is July 15, 2022.

Sports Physicals

Sports Medicine Information: Sports Physicals & Concussion Baseline Testing for 2022-2023 School Year

St. Pius X High School requires each student-athlete to have MSHSAA sports physicals on file prior to being allowed to participate in a sport. We have a partnership with Healthy Roster as our online health forms platform where everything will be submitted electronically. The physical examination forms are valid for two years from the date the evaluator signs it, unless otherwise noted. All other MSHSAA forms must be updated and signed annually. St. Pius X High School does NOT accept paper copies of these forms.

NEW STUDENTS: Parents will receive an email invitation from Healthy Roster to set-up an account to complete your student-athlete’s paperwork. This email will be sent out on June 1^st. Once you create an account, you will find all of the MSHSAA paperwork under the documents tab.

RETURNING STUDENTS: You can log into your Healthy Roster account at any time to complete all of the documents. The system is set-up that your annual requirements will expire on June 1st. However, you can go in and fill out an updated form at any time. Just click upload new document, select one of the annual requirements (student athlete medical questionnaire, student agreement, parent agreement, insurance verification, and concussion awareness form) to complete the form.
We ask all families and student-athletes to complete their profiles no later than JULY 15TH for fall student-athletes.  This allows Courtney time to review and approve all sports physicals prior to her maternity leave.
On June 27^th from 5pm – 7:30pm, we will host a sports physical night at the school to give you an opportunity to get your sports physical complete if you wish. The cost will be $10, cash or checks only. To sign up for a time slot, please use the following link: tinyurl.com/SPXSportsPhysicals

Concussion Protocol
All student-athletes will be required to take a yearly baseline concussion test through Sway Medical in order to have data of a healthy-functioning brain. Medical experts will use this baseline as a comparison in a Post-Injury test to see if all the brain function has returned to normal. All baseline testing through Sway Medical will be conducted by St. Pius X High School sports medicine staff. The cost is $10 per student-athlete. All baseline testing will be scheduled with the head coach and the team will be notified when that testing date will be. For fall sport student-athletes, we will complete testing during the summer prior to the fall season starting.  Questions? Please contact Courtney Wohlwend at cwohlwend@spxkc.org

CLASS OF 2023 - IMPORTANT IMMUNIZATION NEWS
Please check that your student’s immunizations are up to date. 

REQUIRED VACCINATION FOR MENINGOCOCCAL (MCV)
*Grade 8-9: One dose of MCV is required.  Must be given after 10 years of age.

*Grade 12:  Two doses of MCV are required unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required.  At least one dose must be given after 16 years of age.
In order to begin classes in August, a state compliant immunization record or dioscean approved exemption form signed by your pastor must be provided to the front office. Updated records can be emailed to emalony@spxkc.org or faxed to 816-452-7099. Thank you!

      Students can officially start working out at Planet Fitness clubs as part of its High School Summer Pass™. Students click >>> HERE to register and enjoy a free summer gym membership at Planet Fitness (Or visit https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass/). Students can also stop into local Planet Fitness clubs to sign up in person.

CAFETERIA NEWS

Lunch accounts ending with a negative balance are subject to PowerSchool access beling turned off.  Please deposit $ to keep your accounts from being blocked.  Email questions to mwitherow@spxkc.org

SERVICE HOURS

We have rolled out the new system to enter and track service hours for students. The process has changed COMPLETELY for your students. THEY now have the primary role in logging their hours.  You can find more information HERE.
IMMEDIATE SERVICE HOUR NEEDS

• Festa Italiana will be held June 3-5 at Zona Rosa. Please click on the link below to sign up for community service hours. Be sure to include your t-shirt size – every volunteer will receive a Festa Italiana T-shirt.

            https://signup.com/go/QkROPeU

• St. Gabe’s is looking for help moving desks on June 13th for approximately two hours. Contact Kim Parente at 816-507-1658 if you are available to help!
• The Sewing Labs is a welcoming and inclusive community teaching the legacy of sewing for employment, entrepreneurship, and enrichment. We focus on at-risk individuals and the underserved and lead them towards lives filled with financial dignity, one stitch at a time.  We are flooded with employers and entrepreneurs seeking to hire trained stitchers. We are hosting a fundraising conference on Saturday June 4th at Winnetonka High School and are seeking volunteers to support this effort. Here is a little more info on the conference: The Sewing Labs, a Kansas City nonprofit, proudly presents the Make’n HERstory Conference featuring Jenny Doan of the Missouri Star Quilt Company.  This signature fundraiser highlights women entrepreneurs who have made a life or living through their creative muse. The Conference takes place on Saturday, June 4^, 9am-5pm, at the Winnetonka High School Auditorium. Here is the link to our SignUp Genius: https://signup.com/go/PyxDCKA
• Saint Charles could use help at our annual garage sale. Students may serve as many hours as they wish and may come and go as they wish during the following time frames. June 15, 16, 17, 18  8am-6pm Contact:  Cynthia Tomes 816(805-9189) or email tomescynthia@yahoo.com
• Our Lady Of Mercy Country Home:  Looking for volunteers and employees.  Contact Carmella 816.781.5711. 2112 Maturana Dr. Liberty MO.
• 90 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  Angels Attic Thrift Store located at 6970 N Broadway is in desperate need of volunteers(no experience necessary) who can give 2 hours a month or 2 hours a week or more as a volunteer. 90% of all profits go to help Catholic schools in the Northland. Please contact Krisa Spero at krisap12@yahoo.com.
• Catholic Cemeteries has opportunities in an office setting and on the grounds.Please email Stephen Reyes for more information at sreyes@cemeterieskcsj.org

Student Internship Opportunity

The Assistance League of Kansas City, an all volunteer group that serves multiple children in the Northland, is offering the opportunity for an unpaid internship to help market their group and promote their impact in Kansas City.  The student would need to be knowledgeable and skilled in the use of social media.
Richard Murphy, former teacher and counselor at SPX for 34 years, is a member of this group and can assist the willing student with further information.  Contact Mr. Murphy at rmurphy@spxkc.org  The internship would begin no later than June 10th

CAMPUS MINISTRY

• Flowers for the Chapel & Mass Intentions: donate to decorate the chapel or have a Mass said in honor or a loved one.
• Prayer Chain: pray for the intercession of St. Pius X  for protection and growth of school daily
• UPDATED DAILY MASS: Join Father each Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (unless there is an all school mass that day) for mass at SPX.

COUNSELING NEWS

Class of 2022 - Final transcripts will be mailed to your university/college approximately June 6th. This includes A+ scholarship information. NCAA and NAIA transcripts will be uploaded by me at this time. 
Class of 2023 - This summer is a great time to start preparing for college.  I would recommend each of you create an account in Common App this summer.  Many of our students use this online college application platform and it is a useful tool. Learn more about applying through the first-year application by following the step-by-step guide below.
https://www.commonapp.org/apply/first-time-students

The next ACT test date is July 16, 2022. Please register at act.org. Registration date is June 17th.

2022/2023 School Year Calendar 
Click the following link to view the calendar for the 2022/2023 school year. 
https://ec-prod-sites.s3.amazonaws.com/2655/documents/2022/5/calendar-converted.pdf

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES 

06/27/22 - 5pm-7:30pm - Sports Physical Night (Register) - tinyurl.com/SPXSportsPhysicals
07/31/22 - 08/07/22 Dead Week
08/08/22 - Fall Sports Begin
08/15/22 - 8/16/22 - Orientation
08/17/22 - First Day of School (Early Dismissal)
8/18/22 – First full day of school
08/21/22 - Feast of St. Pius