October 24, 2019
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October 24, 2019
CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS:
Girls Tennis
Congrats to Maisie Markowitz as she heads to STATE TODAY! Go Maisie!
Cross Country
The boys finished 3rd at the Conference with Richard Humiston earning 2nd team all-conference. The girls were conference champions with Gretchen Rock winning the race. Anna Cernich and Ford Nelson were also first team all-conference and Kate Parrish and Maeve Sanborn were 2nd team. Also Courtney won the JV race with Kate B (2nd) Delaney (4th) Sophia (6th) and Lauren (7th). Our girls sported pink ribbons in their hair in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and the boys even got into the spirit with headbands and ribbons tied to their shoes! Great job to all!SCHOLAR BOWL TEAM
The Scholar Bowl team competed Thursday at the Lee's Summit West Titan Novice Tournament. The 2 person team amazed their competitors by winning 4 of their 5 matches to claim 5th place out of the 16 teams in attendance. Steven Sharp and
Victoria Reyes teamed together very well and Steven was a medalist as the third highest individual scorer with an amazing 83 points per game. The novice players will be in action on November 2 at North Kansas City.
Eagle Scout Award
SPX Junior, Gabe Elliott, became an Eagle Scout through St. James Troop 214 on Wednesday, Oct 23rd. Among many of the requirements for Eagle Scout rank is an Eagle Scout project. Gabe chose to build and install a wooden Gaga Ball Pit on the playground at St. James School. It is being used in heavy rotation during recess, PE, and parish youth group. Great job Gabe!
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!
Speaking of our LAST HOME FOOTBALL game? Here is the parking info! Thank you for your patience as we work through our construction!
2020-2021 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Enrollment begins November 1st. Watch your inbox and mailbox for additional information. Thank you!PRO-LIFE ESSAY CONTEST
The Culture of Life Studies Program is teaming up with the Institute for Excellence in Writing and Life Runners to offer students the chance to express their pro-life beliefs and win cash prizes and awesome pro-life gear! The contest is open to students in grades 3-12. This year’s theme is The Visitation. There are two categories with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded in the combined grades of 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10; and 11-12. Specific essay formats are required in both categories. You can find all the details here. Deadline is December 6th.
BOOSTER CLUB: Trivia Night--Sign Up HERE
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:
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP POLICIES
Membership in the National Honor Society is an honor bestowed upon a student based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership and service. The selection process for membership is by a faculty committee and is consistent with the rules and regulations of the NHS constitution.
A list of students who have maintained a 3.50 Grade Point Average or above after four semesters is presented to the faculty who are asked to recommend students on the list they feel should be nominated. A record of activities, honors and service in the school, parish and community should be made available by the student to faculty in making recommendations. Students complete a written application and submit to the NHS sponsor. A faculty council considers the recommendations and applications for the selection of the new members.
LOOKING AHEAD:- Oct. 28 NO SCHOOL - Vocation Day
- Nov. 1 All Saints Day--High Mass
- Nov. 4 Alumni Commemoration Mass--Logan Room at 6:30 pm
- 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. 23 Trivia Night
- Nov. 26 Turkey Talent Show
- Nov. 27-Dec. 1 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break
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-scheduleIMMEDIATE SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES:
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.
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
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, 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- UMKC is hosting a Roofest from 12-3 this Saturday, November 2nd in @ Macken Park in North Kansas City. This will be a fun family event with food, Inflatable basketball court and obstacle course, music, and UMKC giveaways.
- Juniors and Seniors: Missouri Western in St. Joseph has released some updates regarding scholarships for incoming freshmen: See below
- The Griffon Guarantee Scholarship
- The Center for Service - Students can earn up to three credits through service to the community (one of which can be earned through their A+ service hours!)
- Gold Fridays - Fridays will now be reserved for MWSU students to fully participate in the hands-on learning that makes us Missouri's official applied learning institution. Whether that means time in the lab, at an internship, or even more fully participating in a student organization, students will have the opportunity to engage in new ways with their education.
- 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.
- 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:
Dept Motor Vehicles Practice Test- 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
- Young Entrepreneurs Program, Kansas City (YEPKC):
- Parents of Juniors and Seniors:
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.
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