September 19, 2019
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September 19, 2019
FROM THE OFFICE:- Student leaving class for an appt? If you know of an appointment in advance (doctor, orthodontist, any other appointment) please email or call Mrs. Bohr. cbohr@spxkc.org and she will give your student a "Green Slip" that is signed by each teacher whose class they will misss. 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. 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. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Bohr.
- Sept 23rd there will be routine website maintenance by our host company and some aspects of the website may not be accessible.
ILLNESS:
Near the beginning of the year seems to be a good time to remind everyone of the school policy re: illness. If your student is home or goes home during the day and is experiencing vomiting or fever, they must be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please respect this policy for your child’s sake and the sake of others they may come in contact with at school. We understand they want to keep perfect attendance or not miss class, but their health is important and they will have an opportunity to make up work.
PICTURES--Reed Portrait Re-take day set for Sept. 23rd.
Send form with payment to office as soon as possible:
Reed Portrait Non Sport Picture Order Form can be found here:
https://spxkc.org/2019-2020-reed-portrait-order-form-non-sport
YEARBOOKS:
Your 2018-2019 Yearbooks are delayed. Distribution should begin at the beginning of November. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Information on how to order Yearbooks for the 2019-2020 Yearbooks will be coming soon! SPX Yearbook Staff
SPORTS COOLERS:
If you send water/gatorade for your student's sports teams please remember to put them in a cooler with ice when dropped off at school. Please make sure they are labeled with your name and the sport. We have a few weeks of warm weather left and want to be sure the drinks are cold. Be sure to retrieve your cooler after the game. Thank you so much for your support!
SPAIN:
Attention all students: Great news if you were interested in going to SPAIN! The deadline has been extended to next week AND the trip has been opened to ALL Pius students, not just those who took Spanish. See Ms. Quinn for details.
SOS SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM:
Thank you to all who attended our first parent night on Wednesday, September 18th. Suicide is never an easy topic to discuss; it is uncomfortable and disconcerting; however, we can all agree that prevention is necessary. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph will be implementing the SOS Suicide Prevention Program in the high schools and middle schools. To gain knowledge of the program and how it will be carried out in our school, we invite you to view the parent portal. https://sossignsofsuicide.org/parent This program will roll out to the students on October 17th. The counselors are available to answer any questions or concerns.
SPX BLOOD DRIVE
SIGN UP HERE: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/66867
HOCO 2019: St. Pius is going
The SPX Tribe Council has planned an Exciting Homecoming Week taking SPX Through time!- Sunday, 9/29: Decorate the hallways (10am to noon)
- Freshmen - the 80’s
- Sophomores - sock hop in the 5o’s
- Juniors - the roaring 20’s
- Seniors - Peace, love and the 70’s
- Monday, 9/30: Blood drive (8:30am to 12:30pm) in the AUX gym
- Blue and Gold day! Wear your PiHi colors with pride. (Pius shirts or sweatshirts, jeans, sweats or shorts)
- Morning assembly - (7:50-8:10) meet in the gym to kick start the HOCO week!
- Warrior Service Project begins: collect personal hygiene for the sisters of St. Francis Warehouse Mission. Examples of items to be collected are: shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, femine products, etc. They also are interested in colored color pages and small inspirational message.
- Tuesday, 10/1: It’s a battle between the greasers and socs! Dress up in your 50’s leather jackets, rolled jeans, bright scarves, or poodle skirts!
- Morning Assembly - (7:50-8:10) in the main gym.
- Warrior Service Project collection continues of personal hygiene items.
- Wednesday, 10/2: Come dressed in your groovy 70’s gear! Throw on your bell bottom jeans, bright tye-dye shirts, and your hippie glasses.
- Morning Assembly - (7:50-8:10) main gym.
- Warrior Service Project: collection collection continues of personal hygiene items.
- Thursday, 10/3: Time to jump into the future! Come decked out in your futuristic gear: metallic clothes, space buns, and alien antennas.
- Pep Assembly: 7:50-8:10 am in the gym
- Warrior Service Project: collection continues of personal hygiene items.
- Friday, 10/4: Mass day
- Homecoming Assembly and Powder Puff game. Come in your class Powder Puff shirts and either athletic shorts and/ or sweat pants.
- 8:00-8:20 Family Time--Day begins at 8:20am with your Family.
- 8:30-9:30 Mass: Students will then head to St. Patrick’s for masswith Fr. Reub. (You are allowed to wear your powder puff shirts and shorts - please make sure you are wearing appropriate length and fit for church)
- 9:30-10:30 Pep Rally: SPX Football Field--pep rally, pommies, cheerleaders. Introduce court.
- 10:30-11:30 Powder Puff Game: All will either play or cheer on your class as the girls play two hand football. Class vs Class. **School policy says that if you are not in attendance at school on friday, you are not allowed to attend the dance or mixer on Saturday.**
- ***All Tribe and Family leaders will decorate for the dance following the Powder Puff game.***
- ***Freshmen are responsible for decorating the field for the game later that night***
- 11:30 Family Time: Head back to the main campus and check in with your Family prior to dismissal.
- Homecoming Football game: 7:00pm SPX vs. St. Joseph Christian. Wear your Tribe Pride colors (blue, white or gold)
- Saturday, 10/5:
- Freshmen Mixer - St. Patrick’s gym from 7:30 - 9:30pm. Casual mixer dress
- Homecoming Dance - St. Pius Student Activity Center from 8 - 11pm. Court will be announced at 10:30
- Sunday, 10/6: Dance clean up - Sophomores and Tribe council will clean up the dance at 10 am.
CLUBS
Is your student looking for ways to get involved? Ask around and then check out our website for club and activity information! From sports for boys and girls to robotics, business club, fine arts, ministry, SPX Ambassadors, debate and more! There is something for everyone! https://spxkc.org/clubs-organizationsMass Schedule-please note different days of the week. (celebrant subject to change) for Sept.-Oct.:
Tuesday, September 24, No Music, 10:42am-11:25am Fr. Hoye
Thursday, October 3, No Music, 10:42am-11:25am Fr. Roach
Friday, October 18, No Music, 10:42am-11:25am Fr. Farnan
Tuesday, October 22, No Music, 10:42am-11:25am Fr. RogersMURPH’S COUNSELING CORNER:
CAPS 2020-2021:
Juniors interested in CAPS for next year should schedule a shadow day. See Mr Murphy for information about this.
Health Career Expo:
All students: there is a Northland Health Care Career Expo at the Business and Tech Center Friday Oct 4. If interested, see Mr Murphy by the end of the day Friday 09.20.2019.
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.
The Tutor Doctor:
The Tutor Doctor company offers an ACT test at no cost to St. Pius X High School students. Tutor Doctor has worked with other high schools in the area by offering a released ACT test to students then getting their composite and section scores to them within 24 hours. The testing is free; a tutor from there will do an interpretation of the scores with you and then offer the student the option for tutoring. Tutor Doctor If interested, contact Aresa Grace at 1-844-888-6752.
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.
Service Academy News:
Students interested in the Naval Academy, there is an information night at Aquinas HS on Sept 22nd. See Mr Murphy for more information.
FIRE FOUNDATION NEWS:
October 12th, 6:00 PM – FIREBALL @ Arrowhead Stadium!
FIRE fundraising helps schools privde resources and support so students of all abilities can learn together at our Catholic Schools!
How you can help:
Raffle sales, T-shirt sales, Kendra Scott Shopping Day (Plaza Location), FIREBALL
Please follow the Facebook page for all event details! https://www.facebook.com/pg/firedupinkc/events/?ref=page_internal
Tickets and Underwriting: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FIREBALL2019
Amazon Wish List: http://a.co/9zQhNc1
Raffle Contest: Paper and online tickets available. Each school has raffle tickets (See Ms. Daniels). Raffle ends Oct 7th at Noon.
PRIZE TO WINNING SCHOOL: KC CHIEFS PEP RALLY AT YOUR SCHOOL (wouldn't that be cool?)
RAFFLE PRIZE: $1996 IN CASH (in honor of the year that FIRE was founded).
FINE ARTS NEWS:
Exciting Fine Arts news! Our fall musical will be You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown! Auditions are TODAY and the cast list will go up tomorrow! Performances open November 14th, closing performance November 16th.
2019-2020 FAMILY SPORTS PASS:
Our wonderful Booster Club has taken over the Family Sports Pass Program and is offering some wonderful NEW benefits for Warrior families! When you purchase a Family Sports Pass for your immediate family this year you receive 2 Warrior T-shirts AND are automatically Booster Club Members as well! How cool is that? Check it out here! Join NOW HERE!CAFETERIA NEWS:
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed:
We are in need of volunteers! If you are available, please email Vicki Malott @ vmalott@spxkc.org2019-2020 PARENTS ASSOCIATION:
Family Concession Obligation:
2019 Fall Concession Schedule
The 2019 Fall Concession Schedule is now posted at spxkc.org/concession-scheduleClick here to view the schedule. 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.You are invited to be a part of the SPX PA! More info here!
LOOKING AHEAD:
- Sept. 23 Special Late Start Day--PICTURE RETAKE DAY
- Sept. 26 Jeans day to Benefit the Sisters of St. Francis-Pep Assembly during seminar
- Sept. 28 First EVER Cross Country HOME Meet @ SPX!
- Sept. 30 SPX Blood Drive 8:30-12:30 in the Aux Gym
- Sept 30-Oct 4 SPX HOCO Service Project: Hygiene Product Drive benefitting The Sisters of St. Francis Warehouse Mission
- Oct. 4 Homecoming Football Game
- Oct. 5 Homecoming Dance
- Oct. 10 Parent Teacher Conferences 100-700
- Oct. 11 NO SCHOOL-Professional Development Day
- Oct. 12 FIREBALL @ Arrowhead Stadium
- Nov. 14-16 You're A Good Man Charlie Brown--SPX Fine Arts Dept.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
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 for the upcoming and future school years. 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.Help Wanted:
Our Lady of Mercy Country Home Liberty MO
A few hours after school 1 or 2 days a week and 7-8 hour shifts on weekends. This is basically a restaurant server type position but the students also help out in the
kitchen with basic food preparation. We are open every day of the year and serve 200 meals per day across 3 meals periods.
TO APPLY: Contact Jesse J Vega Sr., jvega@ourladyofmercy.net or 816.781.5711
?????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)
