September 26, 2019
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September 26, 2019
FROM THE OFFICE:PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR NEXT WEEK-WE WILL RUN A SPECIAL HOCO SCHEDULE ALL WEEK!
CELEBRATING OUR WARRIORS
At the debate tournament at Grain Valley on Wednesday, Rosalie Miceli and Natasha Rivera got wins in the novice division while Ted Brull and Cole Harms went undefeated in the varsity division.
TARDY CLARIFICATION:
This time of the year is a good time to clarify the tardy policy. Families sometimes have questions and we thought it good to visit the policy from the SPX Handbook re: the accumulation of tardies. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
TARDY POLICY:
On the 5th tardy, students will receive a discipline referral and a detention. For the 6th tardy – 2 detentions, 7th tardy – 3 detentions, 8th tardy – 4 detentions, 9th tardy – 5 detentions, and 10th tardy – 10 detentions. Students will be assigned a detention and a discipline notice will be mailed home. ALL tardies count toward the total of ten with the exception of medical appointments, for which verification from the physician or dentist is mandatory (i.e.: a written statement). On the occurrence of the eleventh tardy, a student will be suspended from his/her first hour class and other classes affected by the tardiness (with loss of credit) until a conference is held with the parent, student and the assistant principal. If a suitable solution cannot be found, the student will be removed from the class, given a failing grade, and he/she will be assigned to the main office during class time; all subsequent tardies will be assigned a detention.
Tardiness on a late start day will result in an automatic detention the next morning unless excused by the administration. To avoid automatic detention on late start days the parent or guardian must call before 8:00am to report the tardy and must accompany the student to school to sign the student in at the front desk.
SPX-Excellence In Education Recipeint
St. Pius X High School has been designated one of Charlie’s Car Washes’ Excellence in Education Recipients. Charlie’s Car Wash believes that excellent schools, educational programs and school-funded extracurricular programs are important to our communities. On behalf of our loyal customers, Charlie’s established the Excellence in Education program as a way to give back to our communities. We were joined at our pep rally on Thursday by a representative from Charlie's, AJ Freymuth, General Manager of the Liberty location, Charlie’s Car Wash. He awarded our school with a $500 Check in honor of their Excellence In Education program.
HOCO 2019
St. Pius is going
Your 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 (900am-1100am)
- 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, feminine 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 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.
SPX BLOOD DRIVE
SIGN UP HERE: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_ schedule/66867
SOS SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM:
Thank you to all who attended our first parent night. 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.
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-note different days of the week. (celebrant subject to change) for Sept.-Oct.:
Friday October 4th, No Music, 8:30am-9:25am 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:
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.
**If you need help completing your FAFSA, Maple Woods CC will have a "FAFSA Frenzy" on Tuesday, Oct 22 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.
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.
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).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 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. 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) - Sunday, 9/29: Decorate the hallways (10am to noon)
