November 2021 Newsletters

November 23, 2021
Warriors - Enjoy your Thanksgiving break! We will be out of school and the office closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. See you Monday, November 29th. 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
Thanksgiving Warrior Canned Food Drive
THANK YOU to all who participated in our Annual Canned Food Drive benefiting Bishop Sullivan Place.  We are so blessed and grateful for the generosity of our Warriors!  Because of you we were able to collect 3,185 cans of food!  

 

FOOTBALL

Class 3 Football State Semifinal
SPX vs Cardinal Ritter
Satruday November 27, 2021  2:00pm
SPX Football Field 
TICKETS:  $7 DIGITAL, ONLINE ONLY, NO CASH SALES GAMEDAY, NO PASSES
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://mshsaa.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/1040?es=tsr0cnl8boapv9t93sp39k1dba
LIVESTREAM:  link @ spxkc.org
IF YOU GO TO THE GAME SATURDAY AND KEEP YOUR DIGITAL TICKET YOU CAN BE OUT OF UNIFORM ON THURSDAY NEXT WEEK, DECEMBER 2. JUST SHOW YOUR TICKET TO COACH VUTICH THURSDAY BEFORE SCHOOL AND GET YOUR WRISTBAND.

BOYS/GIRLS BASKETBALL
Good luck to our basketball teams who begin their season tonight! Boys vs Kearney at home and girls vs. Pleasant Hill away! Go Warriors!

Online ticket sales only:  https://secure.payk12.com/school/Warrensburg-High-School-/699

VOLLEYBALL
What a season ladies! We are so proud of you individually as well as the wonderful team you have been! Congratulations! 

TRIBE

CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND

Anything look familiar? Students please check the lost and found before you leave for break! There are coats, sweatshirts, water bottles, coats and more! Also check with Mrs. Bohr for electronics or jewelry.  ALL will be donated after Tuesday. Thank you!

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In order to participate in interscholastic activities and practice, a student must be present for the second half of the school day---four hours on regular schedule days - by the start of 4th hour, 10:25am and two hours on block schedule days – Wednesday by 3rd hour, 11:20pm and Thursday by 6th hour, 11:05am.  A student will not be permitted to participate if he/she is absent for the second half of the day, with the exception of a doctor appt. confirmed in advance.  Students serving in-school or out-of-school suspension may not attend or participate in school or extracurricular activities for the term of the suspension.  When a student is absent from school, he/she is not to be at school for activities, practices, etc.; presence at school will cause the day of absence to be counted as truant, and the student will forfeit all make-up work for credit.

SPX PARENT ASSOCIATION
Attention All Parents The 2021 -2022 Winter concession schedule is posted online HERE 

• 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.

We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the conference room. Next meeting is January 12th, 2021.  All are welcome! 

FINE ARTS
FUTURE FILMMAKER FESTIVAL
Missouri Western State University’s Performance and Cinematic Arts Department is going to host a Future Filmmaker Festival on February 25th. This event will give high school students an opportunity to develop their filmmaking talents, showcase their work, receive professional feedback, and of course, participate in a little friendly competition! Select films will premiere at the Griffon Film Festival!

Individuals, clubs, teams, even whole classes, can participate. There will even be special placement and selection for “All Mobile” films (all on iPhone, etc.) so any student can participate, regardless of the technology available to them.
Here is a link you might find helpful!  https://vimeo.com/643349587

SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
WINTER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES TEAM PHOTOS
#2:  December 3rd:  Swim Team, Scholar Bowl, Robotics, Boys Basketball. Main gym.

WINTER SPX EVENTS:
Attendance (subject to change):
Outside events:  All are welcome, masks are encouraged but not required at this time.
Indoor events:  Families are welcome, and all fans must wear masks.  

 

MASKS
UNIFORM MASKS ARE IN!  
Masks are currently part of our uniform. If yours breaks during the day you are welcome to get a paper replacement for the day in the office but we will not continue to offer free paper masks every day to students who forget their masks.  You will need to purchase a mask in the Armoury. You may add to your Armoury account HERE.
As we mentioned in August, if you choose a paper mask they should be white, yellow or blue only please. 

CHRISTMAS LUNCH
It is a tradition that before finals and Christmas break, the school with Parents  Association "gifts" our students with a special Christmas lunch. This year, the Christmas lunch will be on Monday, December 6.  The lunch will be complimentary to all students and is made extra special by our wonderful Cafeteria staff and volunteers.  For dessert, in the past Freshman provided the cookies for dessert but since we missed out on this tradition last year, we are asking that all Freshman and Sophomores bring in a dozen cookies that morning.  There will be a table in the Commons area labeled "cookies" that your student can set the cookies on.  If you would like to send them on a tray that is welcome and would be helpful but if not, just send them in a disposable container if possible. If you need your tray or container back, please label it and have your child pick it up at the end of the day. 

SERVICE HOURS

• IMMEDIATE SERVICE HOUR NEED
  • The St. Charles 75th Celebration Committee would like help with the Christmas lighting celebration on December 4 from 4:30-7:30 at St. Charles Parish. Please contact Christi Ryan @ Christi.ryan69@gmail.com for more information.
  • Northland Christmas Store:  December 6th, 7th & 8th.  Click HERE for more info. 

 

• We have rolled out the new system to enter and track service hours for students. The process will change COMPLETELY for your students. THEY will have the primary role in logging their hours with the new system.   You can find more information HERE.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

• Stand Up for Life is BACK for 2022! We will be gathering on Wednesday January 19th, 2022 to stand UP for life!
  • Are you interested in joining us? Fill out this interest form (It's not binding--just want to get some initial numbers.)
• Flowers for the Chapel: donate to decorate the chapel
• Prayer Chain: pray for the intercession of St. Pius X  for protection and growth of school daily

COUNSELING NEWS

• Two UMKC Full-tuition scholarships available at UMKC
  • Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program and the Marion H. Bloch Scholars Program.
    • These scholarships both provide full tuition and fees for up to five years. 
    • These awards are available to ALL students entering a standard undergraduate program, not just those planning to enter the Bloch School. They’re also not just for Missouri students — Kansas students from Johnson and Wyandotte counties are eligible.
  • Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program
    • Award: Full tuition and fees for up to five years
    • Deadline: March 1
    • The Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program was created for local students with a determination to succeed, regardless of their finances, test scores or life circumstances. It does not require a certain GPA, ACT score or class rank to apply.
    • To be considered for the program, students must: 
      • Live in one of these five area counties: Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri, and Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas
      • Submit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and demonstrate financial need (eligible or nearly eligible for the Federal Pell Grant Program)
      • Plan to enroll full time to earn a four-year degree in a standard undergraduate program (students entering professional programs are not eligible)
      • Be unable to receive other scholarships due to academic performance and/or life circumstances
      • Learn More and Apply
  • Marion H. Bloch Scholars Program
    • Award: Full tuition and fees for up to five years
    • Deadline: March 1
    • This scholarship supports local students with achievements in academics, leadership and community engagement.
    • To be considered for the program, students must:
      • Live in one of these five area counties: Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri, and Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas
      • Have an ACT score of 25 or above and a core GPA of 3.6 or above or have a 3.75 Core GPA or above 
      • Demonstrate leadership and/or involvement in community engagement activities.
      • Plan to enroll full time in a standard undergraduate program (students entering professional programs are not eligible)
      • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
      • Learn More and Apply

 

If you have any questions about either of the Bloch Scholars Programs, please contact the program director, Marge Wight, at mwight@umkc.edu or 816-235-8654.holarships from UMKC:

 

• FAFSA is now open for the 2022 Fall Academic Year.

• ACT:  
  • 2021-2022 Test Dates:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
  • Prep guides are available in Ms. Callahan's office.

• COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS TO SPX - MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW                                     

COVID & GENERAL ILLNESS
If your student isn’t feeling well, please stay home.  Please do not come to school or extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, performances) if you are sick. Please contact the office and have your student email their teachers for work they will miss while out.  They are able to respond directly to your student with information specific to their class.  We are asking that everyone be at least 24 hours symptom free before returning to campus (classes and extracurricular activities). Our student’s health is the most important consideration. PLEASE read this year’s COVID information re: quarantine, vaccination and isolation HERE .

NOW HIRING

• We are in need of a Custodian in the coming weeks as Robin Norman is retiring. Please check out the job description here and pass it along to anyone who may be interested!

• Are you 18 years or older and enjoy working with young children? Are you thinking of a career in teaching? If you are and are interested in an afternoon part-time position, please contact Lilly Winkeljohn at St. Patrick Early Childhood Center. Lilly Winkeljohn 816-453-0971 ext 116 or lwinkeljohn@stpatrickkc.com

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
11.22.2021 -- Wrestling Parent Meeting
11.23.2021 -- Turkey Talent
11.24.2021 -- 11.28.2021 Thanksgiving Break
11.29.2021 -- Sophomore Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
11.30.2021 -- Junior Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
12.01.2021 -- Senior Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
12.03.2021 -- Winter Sports Team Pics:  Swim Team, Scholar Bowl, Robotics, Boys Basketball
12.06.2021-12.10.2021 -- SPX MOM Week
12.06.2021 -- SPX Christmas Lunch 

November 18, 2021
FOOTBALL
District Champions!!! Congratulations Warriors! District Champions!

Class 3 Football State Quarterfinal
SPX vs Pleasant Hill Roosters
Friday November 19, 2021  7:00pm
Eklund Field, 1301 Myrtle,  Pleasant Hill MO 64080
TICKETS:  $7 DIGITAL, ONLINE ONLY, NO CASH SALES GAMEDAY
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.mshsaa.org/CMSPages/Tickets.aspx
LIVESTREAM:  link @ spxkc.org

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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
11.15.2021-11.22.2021 -- SPX Canned Food Drive
11.18.2021 -- Winter Sports Team Pics:  Wrestling, Sarton Singers & Girls Basketball
11.20.2021 -- Booster Club Trivia Night
11.22.2021 -- Wrestling Parent Meeting
11.23.2021 -- Turkey Talent
11.24.2021 -- 11.28.2021 Thanksgiving Break
11.29.2021 -- Sophomore Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
11.30.2021 -- Junior Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
12.01.2021 -- Senior Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
12.03.2021 -- Winter Sports Team Pics:  Swim Team, Scholar Bowl, Robotics, Boys Basketball
12.06.2021-12.10.2021 -- SPX MOM Week
12.06.2021 -- SPX Christmas Lunch 

 

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS

NHS Induction
Congratulations to this year's inductees to the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor Society.  These fabulous students have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, are current on their service hours, and were voted to be of exemplary character, strong community leaders, and scholars. Way to go Warriors!

Ryan Hamann, Jacob Laake, Anna Pierce, Emmanuel Obiesie, Francis Paul, Jada Sinosa, Nnenna Anikwe, Kintzli Wagner, Ford Nelson, Brianna Witthar, Justin Fish, Austin Garza, Alex Toney, Amon Nwodika, \nKatie Jane Karlstrand, Daniel Crossett, Anna Gavin, Adriana Dickey, Rachel Du Ngoc, Emmerson Taylor, Olivia DiGerlamo, Madonna DiMartino, Katherine Lewis, Lily Sowle, Robert Sharp, Isabella Witthar, Isabella Schmidt, Victor Pittala, Frances Shields, Maddie Linville, Mary Chirpich, Joseph Arena, Emmet Haugh,  Molly Cernich, Sophia Johnson, Jack Mosh, Sophia Hess.  

SPX PARENT ASSOCIATION
Attention All Parents The 2021 -2022 Winter concession schedule is posted online HERE 

• 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.

We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the conference room. Next meeting is January 12th, 2021.  All are welcome! 

FINE ARTS

Congratulations to the cast and crew on a wonderful run of Little Women!  

FUTURE FILMMAKER FESTIVAL
Missouri Western State University’s Performance and Cinematic Arts Department is going to host a Future Filmmaker Festival on February 25th. This event will give high school students an opportunity to develop their filmmaking talents, showcase their work, receive professional feedback, and of course, participate in a little friendly competition! Select films will premiere at the Griffon Film Festival!
Individuals, clubs, teams, even whole classes, can participate. There will even be special placement and selection for “All Mobile” films (all on iPhone, etc.) so any student can participate, regardless of the technology available to them.
Here is a link you might find helpful!  https://vimeo.com/643349587

SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
WRESTLING PARENT MEETING
If you are interested in wrestling this year, please attend the parent meeting Monday Nov 22 at 6:15 in the commons.

WINTER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES TEAM PHOTOS
Two sessions of photos for winter activities/sports. 
#1:  November 18th: Wrestling, Sarton Singers & Girls Basketball. Main gym.
#2:  December 3rd:  Swim Team, Scholar Bowl, Robotics, Boys Basketball. Main gym.

WINTER SPX EVENTS:
Attendance (subject to change):
Outside events:  All are welcome, masks are encouraged but not required at this time.
Indoor events:  Families are welcome, and all fans must wear masks.  

TRIBE

Benefitting Adopt A Family for the Bishop Sullivan Center

 

MASKS
UNIFORM MASKS ARE IN!  
Masks are currently part of our uniform. If yours breaks during the day you are welcome to get a paper replacement for the day in the office but we will not continue to offer free paper masks every day to students who forget their masks.  You will need to purchase a mask in the Armoury. You may add to your Armoury account HERE.
As we mentioned in August, if you choose a paper mask they should be white, yellow or blue only please. 

CHRISTMAS LUNCH
It is a tradition that before finals and Christmas break, the school with Parents  Association "gifts" our students with a special Christmas lunch. This year, the Christmas lunch will be on Monday, December 6.  The lunch will be complimentary to all students and is made extra special by our wonderful Cafeteria staff and volunteers.  For dessert, in the past Freshman provided the cookies for dessert but since we missed out on this tradition last year, we are asking that all Freshman and Sophomores bring in a dozen cookies that morning.  There will be a table in the Commons area labeled "cookies" that your student can set the cookies on.  If you would like to send them on a tray that is welcome and would be helpful but if not, just send them in a disposable container if possible. If you need your tray or container back, please label it and have your child pick it up at the end of the day. 

SERVICE HOURS

• IMMEDIATE SERVICE HOUR NEED

The St. Charles 75th Celebration Committee would like help with the Christmas lighting celebration on December 4 from 4:30-7:30 at St. Charles Parish. Please contact Christi Ryan @ Christi.ryan69@gmail.com for more information.

 

• We have rolled out the new system to enter and track service hours for students. The process will change COMPLETELY for your students. THEY will have the primary role in logging their hours with the new system.   You can find more information HERE.

SPX BOOSTER CLUB
For more information on our Booster Club and to purchase passes, please visit our WPBC page on the spx website. You can find it HERE.  

CAMPUS MINISTRY

• Stand Up for Life is BACK for 2022! We will be gathering on Wednesday January 19th, 2022 to stand UP for life!
  • Are you interested in joining us? Fill out this interest form (It's not binding--just want to get some initial numbers.)
• Flowers for the Chapel: donate to decorate the chapel
• Prayer Chain: pray for the intercession of St. Pius X  for protection and growth of school daily

COUNSELING NEWS

• FAFSA is now open for the 2022 Fall Academic Year.

• ACT:  
  • 2021-2022 Test Dates:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
  • Prep guides are available in Ms. Callahan's office.

• COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS TO SPX - MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW                                     

COVID & GENERAL ILLNESS
If your student isn’t feeling well, please stay home.  Please do not come to school or extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, performances) if you are sick. Please contact the office and have your student email their teachers for work they will miss while out.  They are able to respond directly to your student with information specific to their class.  We are asking that everyone be at least 24 hours symptom free before returning to campus (classes and extracurricular activities). Our student’s health is the most important consideration. PLEASE read this year’s COVID information re: quarantine, vaccination and isolation HERE.

NOW HIRING

• We are in need of a Custodian in the coming weeks as Robin Norman is retiring. Please check out the job description here and pass it along to anyone who may be interested!

• Are you 18 years or older and enjoy working with young children? Are you thinking of a career in teaching? If you are and are interested in an afternoon part-time position, please contact Lilly Winkeljohn at St. Patrick Early Childhood Center. Lilly Winkeljohn 816-453-0971 ext 116 or lwinkeljohn@stpatrickkc.com

FROM THE DIOCESE

November 11, 2021
OPENING TONIGHT

Join us for our senior night performance on Saturday, November 13th. 

VETERANS DAY

FOOTBALL
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We’d love to see you at the Stadium Friday Night for the Football District Final vs. Chillicothe!  But if you can’t make it to the game in person the Booster Club will livestream the game.  Link /@ spxkc.org 

There will be other livestream productions of this game available so be sure to purchae the stream from spxkc.org in order to get the stream produced by the Warrior Pride Booster Club.

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS 

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY
Wednesday was Signing Day at St. Pius X!  Congratulations to these student athletes who are fulfilling a lifelong dream! We are so proud of you Warriors!
John Caime: Crowder College
Megan Giffin: William Jewell
Lily Holden: Ottawa University
Jack Mosh: Missouri
Karter Muck: Kansas 
Gretchen Rock: Truman
Kintzli Wagner: Northwest Missouri State
Chase Wilcox: Central Missouri

 

SWIM STATE
Johnny Woodruff is the first male to go to state since Joey DeFabio. He is ranked 16th out of the 32 qualifiers for the state 500-yard freestyle. He competes TODAY, in the prelims in St. Peters,MO. The finals will be on Friday. Both days will be broadcast on the MSHSAA website for $15. Check spxkc.org for the link.

SPX DIVE
We had two divers this season who competed and represented SPX so well!  Tristan Davis was the first male diver to win a medal for St. Pius X. He placed 8th at the Independent League Conference Championship. Great job Warriors!

CROSS COUNTRY STATE
The girls XC team earned their first team trophy in school history by finishing 4th at State! Please congratulate Ford Nelson, Alynah Tran, Emma Hayes, Lauren Waldron, Lauren Redd, Delaney Shields and Sophia Johnson! Great job ladies!

MASKS
NEW SUPPLY OF UNIFORM MASKS ARE IN!  
We have a fresh supply of uniform masks in the Armoury!  Masks are currently part of our uniform. If yours breaks during the day you are welcome to get a paper replacement for the day in the office but we will not continue to offer free paper masks every day to students who forget their masks.  You will need to purchase a mask in the Armoury. 
You may add to your Armoury account HERE.

SPORTS/ACTIVITIES
WINTER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES TEAM PHOTOS
Two sessions of photos for winter activities/sports. 
#1:  November 18th: Wrestling, Sarton Singers & Girls Basketball. Main gym.
#2:  December 3rd:  Swim Team, Scholar Bowl, Robotics, Boys Basketball. Main gym.

WINTER SPX EVENTS:
Attendance (subject to change):
Outside events:  All are welcome, masks are encouraged but not required at this time.
Indoor events:  Families are welcome, and all fans must wear masks.  

SERVICE HOURS
We have rolled out the new system to enter and track service hours for students. The process will change COMPLETELY for your students. THEY will have the primary role in logging their hours with the new system. 

• You can find more information HERE.

 

SPX PARENT ASSOCIATION

We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the conference room. Next meeting is November 10th, 2021.  All are welcome! 

SPX BOOSTER CLUB

For more information on our Booster Club and to purchase passes, please visit our WPBC page on the spx website. You can find it HERE.  

CAMPUS MINISTRY
Immediate Service Hour Needs
The St. Charles 75th Celebration Committee would like to request help with the Christmas lighting celebration on December 4 from 4:30-7:30 at St. Charles Parish.
Please contact Christi Ryan @ Christi.ryan69@gmail.com for more information.

• Stand Up for Life is BACK for 2022! We will be gathering on Wednesday January 19th, 2022 to stand UP for life!
  • Are you interested in joining us? Fill out this interest form (It's not binding--just want to get some initial numbers.)
• Flowers for the Chapel: donate to decorate the chapel
• Prayer Chain: pray for the intercession of St. Pius X  for protection and growth of school daily

Mark your calendar for our annual Can Food Drive Tribe Challenge!

COUNSELING NEWS

• FAFSA is now open for the 2022 Fall Academic Year.

• ACT:  
  • 2021-2022 Test Dates:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
  • Prep guides are available in Ms. Callahan's office.

• COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS TO SPX - MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW                                   

COMMUNITY
COVID & GENERAL ILLNESS
If your student isn’t feeling well, please stay home.  Please do not come to school or extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, performances) if you are sick. Please contact the office and have your student email their teachers for work they will miss while out.  They are able to respond directly to your student with information specific to their class.  We are asking that everyone be at least 24 hours symptom free before returning to campus (classes and extracurricular activities). Our student’s health is the most important consideration. PLEASE read this year’s COVID information re: quarantine, vaccination and isolation HERE.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
11.11.2021 -- 11.13.2021 SPX Fall Musical
11.11.2021 -- SPX Open House
11.14.2021 -- SPX’s 65th Anniversary Mass--1:00 @ St. Patrick
11.15.2021-11.23.2021 -- SPX Canned Food Drive
11.20.2021 -- Booster Club Trivia Night
11.23.2021 -- Turkey Talent
11.24.2021 -- 11.28.2021 Thanksgiving Break
11.29.2021 -- Sophomore Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
11.30.2021 -- Junior Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
12.01.2021 -- Senior Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
12.06.2021-12.10.2021 -- SPX MOM Week
12.06.2021 -- SPX Christmas Lunch 

November 4, 2021
FOOTBALL DISTRICTS
Can’t join us in person? Find the link to the game @ spxkc.org under quick links. 

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS 

NEW TRIBE LEADERS

SWIM CONFERENCE
Congratulations to our Men's Swim and Dive Team for an outstanding Conference Championship! All 12 competed in the finals. Overall our Warriors placed 5th of 11 teams.
Here are the results of the medalists:
-200 free relay team-Johnny Woodruff, Charlie Dickman, Zach Maruco, Jonathan Hardesty 4th place medalists
-50 free-Jonathan Hardesty 5th Place
-Tristan Davis-8th place diving
-100 butterfly-Charlie Davis 8th place
-100 free-Jonathan Hardesty 3rd place
-500 free-Johnny Woodruff-4th place and a state-qualifying time
-200 free relay team-Emmet and Walter Haugh, Wyatt Mathys, Bernie Devine 7th place

 

CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations and GOOD LUCK to State Cross Country individual qualifiers Austin Garza, Daniel Crossett, Ford Nelson, Lauren Waldron, Lauren Redd, Alynah Tran and Emma Hayes. Also a shout out to the girls team who qualified with the above mentioned as well as Sophia Johnson. Great job!!

SOFTBALL HONORS

MEC All Conference 2nd Team:  Macy Wilderson (Sophomore), Lucy Rule (Freshman)
MEC All Conference Honorable Mention:  Ella McNeil  (Senior)
SPX Offensive Player of the Year:  Ella McNeil
SPX Defensive Player of the Year:  Macy Wilderson

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

MASKS
NEW SUPPLY OF UNIFORM MASKS ARE IN!  
We have a fresh supply of uniform masks in the Armoury!  Masks are currently part of our uniform. If yours breaks during the day you are welcome to get a paper replacement for the day in the office but we will not continue to offer free paper masks every day to students who forget their masks.  You will need to purchase a mask in the Armoury. 
You may add to your Armoury account HERE.

SPORTS
WINTER SPX EVENTS:
Attendance (subject to change):
Outside events:  All are welcome, masks are encouraged but not required at this time.
Indoor events:  Families are welcome, and all fans must wear masks.  

FINE ARTS

Join us for our senior night performance on Saturday, November 13th. 

ROBOTICS
The SPX Robotics Team is recruiting for the 2021-2022 season. There will be an interest meeting for anyone who would like to join in room 351 on Monday immediately after school. If this interferes with a practice, please email Mrs. Ismert or come talk to her in room 351.

ALL SOULS DAY, DAY OF THE DEAD OFRENDAS
The countries in Latin America remember their dearly departed by creating altars called "ofrendas" that contain the photos of those remembered as well as flowers and candles to light the way for those who passed on.This is celebrated on All Souls Day every year. It is called Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This year students at St. Pius X created these altars and then added photos of those who have departed in order to celebrate their lives.

   

 

SERVICE HOURS
We are rolling out the new system to enter and track service hours for students. Thank you for your patience! The process will change COMPLETELY for your students. THEY will have the primary role in logging their hours with the new system. 
As we are transitioning we thought it a good opportunity to clarify some parameters for service hours.  

• Total needed for graduation:  60
• You may earn all 60 in the community serving the needy, poor, elderly or sick. Community service hours must fall into one of the above demographic categories to be counted. (i.e. passing of neighborhood flyers or work for your family friend’s farm do not meet the criteria for community service).
• If you would like to earn a  portion of the required hours at SPX or your parish you are welcome to do that, each of these categories is capped at a maximum of 20 hours.  If you earn more than 20 in either your parish or SPX, those hours will go into the “other” category. “Other” hours do NOT count toward graduation requirements, but DO count toward your total hours if you earn more than 60. Traditionally those who earn over 100 are eligible for service hour recognition at awards night etc.
• For all the specifics, please familiarize yourself with the service hour page on the website.   We recommend that you and your student are aware of their responsibilities and check in periodically.  Parents generally should find another adult to submit their child’s service hour forms if that is possible, unless they are the only direct supervisor on the project. 
• You can find more information HERE.

SPX PARENT ASSOCIATION

We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the conference room. Next meeting is November 10th, 2021.  All are welcome! 

SPX BOOSTER CLUB

For more information on our Booster Club and to purchase passes, please visit our WPBC page on the spx website. You can find it HERE.  

CAMPUS MINISTRY
Immediate Service Hour Needs
The St. Charles 75th Celebration Committee would like to request help with the Christmas lighting celebration on December 4 from 4:30-7:30 at St. Charles Parish.
Please contact Christi Ryan @ Christi.ryan69@gmail.com for more information.

Sarah Swafford will be joining us Thursday, November 11th during seminar. Sarah Swafford talk will be on “Drama Free Relationships”. Learn more about Sarah Swafford and her book Emotional Virtue.

• Stand Up for Life is BACK for 2022! We will be gathering on Wednesday January 19th, 2022 to stand UP for life!
  • Are you interested in joining us? Fill out this interest form (It's not binding--just want to get some initial numbers.)
• Flowers for the Chapel: donate to decorate the chapel
• Prayer Chain: pray for the intercession of St. Pius X  for protection and growth of school daily

Mark your calendar for our annual Can Food Drive Tribe Challenge!

COUNSELING NEWS
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• FAFSA is now open for the 2022 Fall Academic Year.

• ACT:  
  • 2021-2022 Test Dates:  https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
  • Prep guides are available in Ms. Callahan's office.

• COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS TO SPX - MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW                                     

COMMUNITY
CYO Basketball
CYO High School Basketball registration is now open.  To find out more information and to register, go to CYO High School Basketball

LEAVING FOR AN APPT OR TRIP?
Student leaving class for an appt or out of town for a trip?  If you know of an appointment in advance  (doctor, orthodontist, any other appointment) please email Mrs. Bohr at least 24 hours in advance  cbohr@spxkc.org and she will give your student a "Green Slip" that is signed by each teacher whose class they will miss. 
This procedure helps facilitate conversations about class work, homework etc. 
Your student then is able to leave class without having to interrupt.  They turn the slip in to the office when they sign out or the afternoon before they will be absent for an entire day.
They are able to sign out and meet you in the lot if we know you are in the lot to pick them up.  Please bring a doctor's note when you return so that it can be entered correctly. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Bohr.  If you do not bring a note, the absence will count as unexcused. 

COVID & GENERAL ILLNESS
If your student isn’t feeling well, please stay home.  Please do not come to school or extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, performances) if you are sick. Please contact the office and have your student email their teachers for work they will miss while out.  They are able to respond directly to your student with information specific to their class.  We are asking that everyone be at least 24 hours symptom free before returning to campus (classes and extracurricular activities). Our student’s health is the most important consideration. PLEASE read this year’s COVID information re: quarantine, vaccination and isolation HERE.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
11.11.2021 -- 11.13.2021 SPX Fall Musical
11.11.2021 -- SPX Open House
11.14.2021 -- SPX’s 65th Anniversary Mass--1:00 @ St. Patrick
11.15.2021-11.23.2021 -- SPX Canned Food Drive
11.20.2021 -- Booster Club Trivia Night
11.23.2021 -- Turkey Talent
11.24.2021 -- 11.28.2021 Thanksgiving Break
11.29.2021 -- Sophomore Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
11.30.2021 -- Junior Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
12.01.2021 -- Senior Retreat Day (mandatory attendance)
12.06.2021-12.10.2021 -- SPX MOM Week
12.06.2021 -- SPX Christmas Lunch