October 17, 2019

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October 17, 2019

CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS:
   
Cross Country
Congrats to Gretchen Rock, Anna Cernich, Ford Nelson, Kate Parrish, Olivia Johnson, Courtney Cummings, Richard Humiston, Brett Weiner and  Luke Presko for earning medals at the Kearney cross country meet.  The girls finished 3rd as a team. Great job! Conference is next @ home Oct. 22nd. 


Girls Tennis
Congrats to Maisie Markowitz on her district win! She heads to STATE next week!


SPIRIT WEAR:
Great news!  Headed to our next home football game on Oct 25th?  Keep your eyes peeled for our spirit store--complete with YOUTH sizes!  We have something for everyone--especially our future Warriors!  

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is implementing the SOS Suicide Prevention Program in the high schools and middle schools. The program was introduced to our student body Oct. 17th.  We invite you to view the parent portal.   https://sossignsofsuicide.org/parent  Counselors are available to answer any questions or concerns. 

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT-2nd PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT-ADDICTION PRESENTATION:
Wednesday, October 23, from 7pm to 8:15pm, The Counseling Dept will have another "Parent Education Night" in the Logan Center.  The topic of discussion will be: Addiction and Recovery.  
The issue of addiction for young people is huge:  addiction to alcohol, marijuana, vaping, hard drugs, cell phones.  
Our speaker will present a powerful personal story of addiction and recovery.  It should be of paramount importance that one parent from each family attend. We have in the planning stages a presentation and processing discussion for students as well.

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT-3rd PARENT EDUCATION NIGHT-ANXIETY PRESENTATION:
Tuesday, November 19th in the Logan Center, starting at 7pm.  Topic:  "Anxiety, Depression, Coping with Anxiety."  Statistics say that more than 50% of teens have major depressive episodes and over 60% have issues with anxiety.  Important to come to learn how to help kids manage anxiety.

HELPFUL HANDBOOK HINTS:
SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS
The purpose of the service requirement is to heighten an awareness of the plight of the less fortunate, to develop in our students a sense of civic responsibility and a sense of Christian stewardship.  St. Pius X students are required to perform 60 hours of service for graduation.  Students can either achieve a balance between their community, Parish, and school (with a minimum of 20 required in their community); or they may opt to perform all 60 hours in their community at one or many of the locations listed on our website. https://spxkc.org/community-service
No payment may be rendered or accepted by students for service. Students may not miss instructional time at school, or any part of a school day, in order to complete service hours to meet graduation requirements.
Because we want our students to develop a sense of civic responsibility, the majority of service should be done in the community, for approved agencies. All service hours need to be properly documented for credit towards graduation.  A supervisor—not the student—from where he/she is volunteering, must complete a service hour form.  These forms are available on our website: www.spxkc.org. Students are responsible for getting them to the agencies.
Once the forms are completed, they need to be turned in to the front office within two weeks of performing the service.  Students are required to remain current regarding service hours (7.5 hours/semester) for transcripts to be sent to any school. 
60 TOTAL.  20 CAP ON PARISH.  20 CAP ON SPX.    

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS--FALL CONCESSIONS
Please check the concession schedule as changes have been made. We are hosting volleyball and soccer districts so days have been added.
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.
https://spxkc.org/concession-schedule

LOOKING AHEAD: 

• Oct. 17       Special Thursday Schedule for Student SOS Implementation
• Oct. 21       Special Late Start Monday
• Oct. 23       Counseling Dept. Parent Education Night--Addiction
• Oct. 28       NO SCHOOL - Vocation Day 
• Nov. 5        Deadline to sign up for ACT Prep Class with Mr. Murphy
• Nov. 7        Jostens onsite-Senior Grad. Announcement visit during seminar
• Nov. 14-22 SPX Canned Food Drive
• Nov. 14-16 You're A Good Man Charlie Brown--SPX Fine Arts Dept. 
• Nov. 19      Counseling Dept. Parent Education Night. Anxiety, Depression,                            Coping with Anxiety
• Nov. 26      Turkey Talent Show
• Nov. 27-Dec. 1  NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break

IMMEDIATE SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES:
St Charles is looking for high school students in need of service hours to assist with Trunk or Treat on Oct 24th from 5:30-10:30. They need volunteers to set up, clean up and work the concessions, games, haunted maze, hand out candy and chaperone the after party.  Contact Susan Melton if interested. 816-686-7577.

St James is looking for students who need service hours to assist at the dance this weekend.  Sat evening from 7:00-11:00.  They need volunteers to help with food service, keeping tables clean, trash removal and tear down after the dance. Please contact Debbie Davidson if you are interested.  816.536.0940

Briarcliff Church:  2-3 students to help with childcare during their LifeSkills class on Monday nights (beginning this Monday). It would be at Briarcliff Church from 5:45-7:15 every Monday evening.  Please contact Lisa Korte-Wilson @  lisa@hillcresthope.org as soon as possible if you are interested.

Hillcrest
A volunteer is needed to help leaf blow, rake and put some mulch down.  Contact Lisa at  lisa@hillcresthope.org 

St. Therese Altar & Rosary will be having their Children's Store on Dec. 8 at the Cub Scout Pack 261 Pancake Breakfast from 8:30 to Noon at St. Therese school.  We are looking for teens in need of service hours to be shopper guides for the children and gift wrappers. If interested, please contact Nichole Porting, nporting@gmail.com, 816-880-0092 to volunteer.

Mass Schedule-note different days of the week. (celebrant subject to change) for Oct.- Dec.:
Friday, October 18, No Music, 10:42am-11:25am    Fr. Farnan
Tuesday, October 22, No Music, 10:42am-11:25am    Fr. Rogers 
Friday, November 1, Music, All Saints Day, 10:55-11:50  Fr. Rueb
Friday, November 8, No Music, 10:42-11:25     Fr. Rueb
Tuesday, November 12, No Music, 10:42-11:25    Fr. Sharbel
Friday, November 22, No Music 10:42-11:25     Fr. Rueb
Tuesday, December 3, No Music 10:42-11:25     Fr. Cisetti
Friday, December 13, Music 10:55-11:50    Fr. Rueb

MURPH’S COUNSELING CORNER

• The Hispanic Bar Association of Greater Kansas City we would like to invite your students to the 2019 Youth Symposium that will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019,  from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The event is hosted/sponsored by the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. This program is geared toward Latino high school and undergrad students who may have an interest in pursuing a career as an attorney.  You will find this e-mail  HERE a flyer with pertinent information regarding this exciting program. Space is limited to 50 participants and the spaces are quickly filling, so if you have a student who may be interested, please pass along our information.  Students can simply RSVP by October 30, 2019 deadline, at hbagkc@gmail.com (identifying your student name, school & grade level).  
• Click HERE  to read about parent perspective of oversharing on social media
• Deadline for ACT test prep class signup for Nov is Nov 5th.  Dates and times are 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Nov 9, 16, 23, and Dec 7.  Review Dec 12 @ 7:45 am in Computer lab.  $65 fee by cash or check (not online, because I will not offer class if there are not enough people),  max of 20, Minimum of 10.  Notify Mr Murphy if interested by email. 
• Benedictine College has a Summer High School Study Abroad Program June 26-July 16 entitled "Journey With Dante."  Students visit Rome, Assisi, Florence, Padua, Ravenna, Verona, and Milan. 
• There is an opportunity for students needing service hours or who want to pick up some A+ hours to tutor a middle school student in math from St. Therese Parish.  Contact Mr. Murphy for further information; the sooner, the better.
• The Tutor Doctor is an organization providing ACT prep for students.  They will give a student a free assessment, score it, discuss results, and then let you know about additional tutoring opportunities.  Call Aniesa Grace at 816-313-7391 for additional information.
• Mr. Murphy will have an ACT prep class, beginning in November.  Exact Dates and times are forthcoming.  Fee is $65, payable by check or through the online payment link-not active yet. 
• DMV Practice Test:

The following is from the Missouri DMV for interested families:  
Dept Motor Vehicles Practice Test

• Parents’ Guide to Gangs

The Gang Intelligence Squad recently created a “ Parents’ Guide to Gangs” which provides information to parents, families and educators on youth gang identification, behaviors and resources. English and Spanish language versions of the guides have been placed on the department’s website.  Personnel are encouraged to share the guides with families and others who may be seeking information on youth and street gangs. The Gang Intelligence Squad can be contacted at 816-459-4387 or  gangkc@kcpd.org with any questions.

• Senior Parents:  
  • Oct 1 marked the opening date for completing the FAFSA.  Go to Mr. Murphy's web page, find the FAFSA tab, and create a login.  The first element of importance is to create a FAFSA ID.  Everything is free.
  • Go to FAFSA   Be advised that both student and parent must complete a FAFSA application.  They must be filed together.  Priority deadline is Feb 1, 2020.  There is a FAFSA Frenzy open window to assist with this process Tuesday, Oct 22nd, at Maple Woods CC from 2pm to 6pm.  You must have your FAFSA ID established before you do anything with this process.
  • If you need help completing your FAFSA, Maple Woods CC will have a "FAFSA Frenzy" on Wednesday Oct 23rd from 2pm to 6pm.
  • Students who fill out a FAFSA will be entered into a contest to earn a $1,000 scholarship.
  • In 2018, about 36% of seniors didn't complete a FAFSA, leaving billions of dollars of federal financial aid on the table.
  • All seniors should have created an account for the College Board Opportunity Scholarships.  
    CB Opportunity
• Seniors should continue to watch the calendar on the "College Planning" tab for College and Career Information Nights, college and career fairs, recruiters' visit, and ACT & SAT testing dates.
• CAPS 2020-2021:

Juniors interested in CAPS for next year should schedule a shadow day.  See Mr Murphy for information about this.

• Young Entrepreneurs Program, Kansas City (YEPKC):

This is for present juniors and seniors interested in a business career.  This organization is sponsoring summer paid internships in June and July.  See this link for more information.  YEP_KC   This is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door.  You can contact Jesus Fuentes at 913-312-5432 for further info and clarification.  The application opens December 1st.

• Parents of Juniors and Seniors:

Click  HERE   to access dates for college recruiters coming to SPX, information nights, FAFSA frenzier, college fairs, etc.  It is on the "College Planning" submenu on Mr. Murphy's page.

CAFETERIA NEWS:
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed:
We are in need of volunteers!  If you are available, please email Vicki Malott @ vmalott@spxkc.org

Help Wanted:

Are you retired or self employed with extra time? Are you passionate about Catholic Education?  Do you have children or grand-children attending one of the Catholic schools in the Northland?
St. Pius X High School is looking for part time school bus drivers. We provide transportation for field trips during the days, and sporting events in the afternoons and evenings. NO morning or afternoon routes taking students to or from school and home.  All trips have a teacher, coach, or other moderator on board to supervise the students. 
Must have, or be able to obtain a class B commercial drivers license with both passenger and school bus endorsements, pass a DOT physical and drug screens, and complete training required by the Diocese of KC/St. Joseph.  Training provided.
Pay is $13 per hour and drivers are able to choose the trips they wish to drive, making the schedule flexible.  Great opportunity to see some interesting places around KC and view some great athletic competitions. 
If you, or anyone you know may be interested. Please contact Mr. Mark Hidy at (816) 803-6426.

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)