October 6, 2017

St. Pius X High School
Weekly Family Newsletter
For the week of October 6, 2017  
2017-2018 School Year Theme  
"Daring Disciples Deliver"​

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2017-2018 SPX Yearbooks
Click here to visit the portal to purchase Senior Ads and yearbooks on the SPX website.
The deadline is January 1, 2018.
After this deadline, there will be no space left for Senior Ads and the price for yearbooks will increase.

2016-2017 SPX Yearbooks
Yearbooks usually come in towards the end of October.
We will send out further information once they are delivered.

Girls' Basketball Pre-Season Meeting
Girls' basketball pre-season meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11th, at 6:00pm for parents and players.  We will meet at school in the big gym.
We will cover team policies and practice schedules, try on shoes, and more.
Holy Cross has Confirmation, so if any parents cannot make it to our meeting, please email Coach Daniels so we can get you the information you will need.

From Mr. Murphy
Parents:
     Diane Pickert will be conducting a workshop for each class in line with the diocesan mandate of "Protecting God's Children."  It is the Praesidium program --  "Called to Protect" that all high school students are required / expected to have.
     Please see this letter from the Diocese that explains in more detail. 
If you wish your child to opt out, inform Mr. Murphy.
     Dates of this training:
Sophomores Oct 9
Seniors         Oct 23
Juniors          Nov 13
Freshmen      Nov 27

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All students will be taking a practice ACT on all-school testing day, Wednesday, October 25th.  School will begin at the regular time of 7:50 that day.

No matter what your child's level is in school,
the following resources are available for ACT practice prior to the 25th. 
It would be wise for all levels to familiarize with the structure and nature of the ACT:

ACT.org Online Test Prep

Number2.com
You have to set up an account first
Then click "Free ACT Prep"

McGraw-Hill: Online Practice Plus
Click on "ACT Center"
Then click "Begin Practice Tests"

In about ten days, a thorough and detailed report will be returned to SPX and distributed to the student.  I will send an email notifying you that the student(s) have their reports.


  
Save the Date!
 
October 14 . FIRE Ball 2017 . Midland Theatre . 6 pm
 
Are you ready for a Hot Havana Night?
 

Support inclusive Catholic education at our
school and throughout the Diocese at FIRE Foundation’s signature event.
Get set for delicious Cuban cuisine and exotic libations, cool classic cars and the sultry sounds of salsa, merengue and rumba. The silent and live auctions will be sizzling with action, adventure and one-of-a-kind items.
 
We’re raising funds to create successful learning environments for students with special needs and we’re raising the roof with fun and fantastic fiesta! Tickets sell fast and capacity is limited so go to firefoundation.org to reserve your spot and buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win $1996!
That’s the year FIRE was founded.
  
We’re also on the hunt for energetic volunteers, auction donations and generous underwriters. Call 816.756.1858 / ext. 252 or email swilliams@diocesekcsj.orgfor more info.


For information on the Missouri A+ Program, The Perry Outreach Program, Hispanic National Bar Youth Symposium, and other information from Mr. Murphy, click here.

Click here for Service Hour Opportunities


REMINDERS:

Cafeteria Deposits:  ALL Cafeteria Deposits should be completed online under “Online Payments” on the “MySPX” link.  Please do not send checks for Cafeteria Deposits.

Pius Armoury:  Purchase new uniforms and spiritwear, prices vary.  If funds are deposited in a student’s  Armoury account, the funds may be used to purchase dance tickets, event t-shirts, and out-of-uniform wristbands.  Deposits to student Armoury accounts must be completed online under “Online Payments” on the “MySPX” link.  Please allow 24-48 hours for the online payment to be available to use for purchases.  

Community Service Reminder: Use the service form found on the SPX website here and turn them into the main office within two weeks of completion.

Important Dates:

October 11th: Girls' Basketball Pre-Season Meeting
October 17th: SPX Present Preparing for High School
5:30-7:00 in the SPX Library
(For 8th Grade Parents)
October 25th: All school testing day. Early dismissal.