October 31, 2019

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October 31, 2019
CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS:
Good luck to Cross Country, Soccer, and Football as they begin to compete in districts.

Girls Tennis
 
A huge congratulations to Maisie Markowitz who placed 7th at state tennis on Saturday.  This is the highest anyone has ever placed at state tennis in school history. She also set the single season record for wins with 31.  Maisie made St. Pius X High School proud with her excellent performance at state and throughout the season.

INFORMATION -- SNOW DAY COMMUNICATION

We use an automated telephone broadcasting 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. The Caller ID will display 816-453-3450, which is the main number for SPX.  All parent phone numbers that are in PowerSchool have been uploaded into this system.  We will also post a message on our Social Media and Website.  If you would like to opt into text messages from this system, please text the word ALERT to 22300

2019-2020 YEARBOOK SALES

Senior Ads:
Senior yearbook ads and yearbooks are on sale beginning November 1st. Link will be active then.   https://www.spxkc.org/yearbook
Deadline to purchase Senior Ads is February 28, 2020
Deadline to submit artwork for Senior Ads is February 28, 2020
Contact:  Yearbook Staff at yearbook@spxkc.org
Please design your ad with any program that supports text and images (Microsoft Word, Canva, Publisher, etc.) Save at the highest resolution possible before emailing.  Please use the following size restrictions for the senior ads for best fit. If you are interested in having a Yearbook staff member create your child’s senior ad, please email the pictures and confirmation of purchase to yearbook@spxkc.org. 

• $140 Full Page: 10 in x 7.5 in
• $80 Half Page: 5 in x 7.5 in
• $60 Quarter Page: 5 in x 3.75 in

Jostens/Seniors
Jostens will be @ SPX on November 7th during seminar to visit with seniors. They will explain the ordering process for caps, gowns, and graduation announcements. They will provide a detailed timeline and deadlines for the ordering process, which include:

• 11.14.2019 - Announcement, Cap & Gown Orders Due
• 11.21.2019 - Additional Announcement, Cap & Gown Orders Due

FINE ARTS
Theatre Dept:
St. Pius X Theatre Department Presents

Nov. 14-16 You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
Tickets available NOW!  Reserve Tickets HERE

2020-2021 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
An informational letter re: 2020-2021 SPX enrollment was mailed and information emailed to each family.  Enrollment IS LIVE!  PLEASE complete the tuition contract and THEN pay the enrollment fee.  
To begin the enrollment process for a current student, please go to: https://spxkc.org/tuition-contract-20-21
To begin the enrollment process for a new Freshman, please go to: https://spxkc.org/freshmanenrollment
To apply for financial aid, please go to: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/434Q3

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 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd 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 6^th.

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.

LOOKING AHEAD: 

• 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. 15      3:00 PM Winter Sports Team Photos
• 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

IMMEDIATE 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.
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

• Every year, the Univ of Central Missouri sponsors a "Leadership Seminar" for any juniors, male or female.  It is free of cost, financed by outside sources in the state of Missouri.  Look at THIS PAGE   for further information.  If interested in going, see Mr Murphy so he can nominate you.  Questions:  MO Leadership questions
• 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. 
• Here are some summer enrichment options for students:
  • University of Notre Dame     Deadline:  18 Feb 2020
  • Duke University     No deadline provided
  • Univ of Nebraska Architecture Camp
• 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
• Mr. Murphy will have an ACT prep class--Dates and times:  Nov 9, 16, 23, and Dec 7.  Review session 7:30 am Dec 12.  Fee is $65, payable by check or through the online ACT Prep payment link.
• 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. 
• 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):

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.

• Financial Planning:  Good resource for college financial planning

Snow Removal Help Wanted
Contact Julie or Keith   Embassy Landscape Group     www.embassylandscape.com/company/join-our-team
816.436.4194

• Sidewalk Shovel Laborers & Drivers   $18 per hour
• Equipment Operators & Plow Drivers   $20-$30 per hour base on experience

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)