physically INSPIRE · 2016-12-01 · physically INSPIRE your student to be a responsible, self disciplined ... This week and next, I found a few tips that might help restore your

Discover your hidden treasures December 1, 2016

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EXPAND

your student

academically

CHALLENGE

your student

physically

INSPIRE your student

to be a responsible,

self disciplined, lifelong learner in the service of the Church

and Society

2016 St. Pius Winners

Thursday, December 1st

1st place Kathryne Armada Runner up

Marie Liske

SPX 2016 Spellers—congratulations to you all on a job well done!

SPX School Tiger Tales 2016—2017 School year

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School Office 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd., Dallas, TX 75228 Office Hours on School Days 7:25 am to 3:30 pm 972-279-2339 WWW.SPXDallasSchool.org

School Staff Interim Principal Tana Scott ext. 326 [email protected] Assistant Principal Stephanie Wahlstrom ext. 126 [email protected] Administrative Asst. Margaret White ext. 122 [email protected]

Parish Office 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd., Dallas, TX 75228 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 972-279-6155 FAX 972-686-7510 WWW.SPXDallas.org

Safe Environment Ginger Farrell ext.146 [email protected]

Dear SPX Family, Tis the Season! As we move into the Advent season and the month of December, let us all remember the real reason for this wonderful time of the year. As “life” gets busy and the calendar fills up with all the activities, programs, and the hustle of the holiday spirit, take time to reflect on all the blessings that have been bestowed upon us this year and remember our Lord, Jesus Christ and the coming of our Savior during this month. I would like to take this time also to inform all parents that beginning in January 2017, we will no longer be serving breakfast or opening our gates at 7 am. As we tried to accommodate early morning breakfast, we have found that the service has not been utilized to justify in keeping a breakfast service. Therefore, on January 4th, when classes resume after the holiday break, drop off for all students will go back to being 7:25 am. The gates will then be opened for students to enter the premises as they do each school day. Also, please be advised that all students should be dropped off and picked up at either the lower or upper carpool lanes, depending on your child’s grade level. Please see the handbook if you have questions as to where your child should be. The front doors should not be used for drop off. Students will be directed to go to the gate entrance if they are dropped off before 7:50 am. ONLY late arrival stu-dents should be entering through the front doors. I thank you in advance for your attention to these matters. Last, please take note that this month there are many activities and programs scheduled. I encourage you to read this newsletter and the flyers attached for in-formation about upcoming events. Listed below are the next few week’s events. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the cooler weather, Sincerely, Tana Scott, Interim Principal

Looking Ahead: Dec. 2-First Friday Mass-SVP Toy Drive Dec. 2-Fall Sports Banquet @ 6:30 Dec. 5-Baby Banks Due Dec. 6-9-5th Grade trip to the Pines Dec. 12-15-Santa’s Workshop and Store-more information to follow by PTO. Dec. 14-Christmas Band Program @ 6:30 in Parish Hall Dec. 15-Music (all students) Christmas Program @ 7pm in Parish Hall Dec. 16-Bake Sale at lunch


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Ms. Wahlstrom says… Hi Parents— As our children get older, comments from classmates who

know too much can plant a seed of holiday doubt in their mind. This week and next, I found a few tips that might help restore your children’s belief in the man in the red suit and keep that Christmas magic going in your home for years to come.

NORAD Santa Tracker For more than 60 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been tracking Santa's whereabouts on Christmas Eve using a myriad of data collection tools, ranging from satellites to jet fighters. The 2016 NORAD Tracks Santa website and apps will go live on December 1, offering a Christmas countdown, games and other activities, in addition to NORAD's iconic reports on Santa's travels come December 24.

Portable North Pole Through the Portable North Pole (PNP) app and website, parents can send their kids personalized videos direct from the North Pole. Video messages are free, but for an additional fee parents can buy their child more de-tailed personalization, views of Santa's village and news of whether they are on the naughty or nice list this year. Naughty or Nice Certificates A simple search on Etsy will provide parents with the tool they need to prove to their kids that Santa is always watching. Certificates stating whether a particular child has been deemed "naughty" or "nice" by the man in red can be purchased, personalized and printed from home.

In celebration of the Christmas season and the birth of Jesus, the children of St. Pius X will perform a Christmas concert on Thursday, 12/15/2016 at 7 pm in the school Parish Hall. All students will sing, dance and/or play instruments in our Christmas celebration. Please ensure that your child(ren) is here at 6 pm the evening of the performance. In regards to what the children should wear, I will be sending an email to each parent of each grade letting you know. Thank you! Mr. Diez - Music Teacher SPX

http://www.noradsanta.org/

https://www.portablenorthpole.com/en/


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St. Vincent de Paul

Friday, DECEMBER 2,2016

8 AM MASS Make a difference in a child’s life this holiday season.

This is an opportunity for our SPX Students to give to those children less fortunate or those families that have fallen on hard times.

Please send a new unwrapped toy with your student to our 1st Friday Children’s Mass.

Suggestions: Ages range from 2-17, students can donate a gift that

is appropriate for their age level and for the Jr. High - small

denomination gift cards (Target or Walmart) for the teenagers.

Whatever the students choose to give is GREATLY appreciated.

There will be SVDP Volunteers on-site to accept your donations.


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If you are interested in being a substitute for St. Pius X Catholic School, please contact Mrs. Mar-garet White for details or have questions — [email protected] Please remember, substi-

tutes must be safe environment cleared.

St. Pius X Catholic School

Auction

Mark your Calendar: April 29, 2017

Important Reminder:

The $500 tithe

amount for parish-

ioner rate for the

2017-2018 school

year is due Decem-

ber 31st, 2016.

December Early Release—Wednesday, December 21st—start planning now...

Parents, please remember we will have Extended Day services this day due to early release. If you need this service, please either let one of the Extended Day staff know or email Ms. Wahlstrom at [email protected]. Thank you

Dec. 6-9-5th Grade trip to the Pines

Dec 7—Safe Environment Training (English) Media Center

Dec. 12-15-Santa’s Workshop and Store-more information to follow by PTO.

Dec. 14-Christmas Band Pro-gram @ 6:30 in Parish Hall

Dec. 16-Bake Sale at lunch


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St. Pius X Fall 2016

Sports Banquet & Dance

Please come and celebrate our athlete’s success

Friday, December 2nd 6:30 to 10:00 pm Communion Hall

6:30 – Dinner 6:45 - Awards Presentation 8:00 – Dance only for 5th-8th grade athletes

Cost: $10 per attendee Attire: Sunday best or business casual.

All athletes who attend must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Jr High Parents are asked to chaperone the dance.

Please RSVP: Return this bottom portion and payment to the school office by Friday, November

25th

Athlete’s Name:_________________________________________________________

Sport:________________________________________________________________

Number of attendees (including athlete):______x $10.00 a plate = $_______

Sponsor a coach for an additional $1.00 = $________ Total = $________

Tickets will not be issued. Your athlete’s name and the number of attendees with him will be on a list. Please check in upon your arrival. Seating is reserved.

Yes, I am safe environment cleared and can Chaperone the dance.

____________________________________________________________________________


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PARENT PERMISSION FORM – Guardian for Sports Banquet

Dear Parent or Guardian: Your son / daughter are eligible to participate in a school-sponsored activity requiring supervision. This activity will take place under the guidance and supervision of volunteers that are Safe Environment cleared from St. Pius X Catholic School. If you would like your child to participate in this event, please complete, sign and return the following statement of consent and release of liability. As parent or legal guardian, you remain fully responsible for any legal responsibility that may result from any personal actions taken by the named student. I hereby request that my child attend the Sports Banquet with (fill in responsible guardian for the evening) ____, be permitted to participate in the event described above. I further consent to the conditions stated above on participation in this event, including method of transportation.

Please be aware that ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS attending the field trip MUST be cleared through our safe environment program and have an ID badge with you.

Please DO NOT put volunteers in the position of turning your student away because you've not completed the necessary steps/paperwork.

(Print Parent’s Name) __________________________________________ (Parent’s Signature)


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Benefiting SPX Auction


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Christmas events is coming to Saint Pius X ! Save The Dates

2016

December 14th - Santa is coming to Saint Pius X

We will also be handing out forms in your child’s red folders. Forms and online order forms will need to be turned in no later than Tuesday December 13th. If your forms are turned in after that date you will not get you pictures back until after Christmas break. **The proceeds are going to the Saint Pius Yearly Auction**

Pictures packages are also available online for purchase. https://spxauction.24fundraiser.com/e/site/store/1902/event_tickets/534


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Santa Claus is making a special stop on his way to the North Pole to visit SPX on Wednesday December 14, 2016!

Santa will only be here for a short time and is available for pictures with our kids! All proceeds will benefit the annual SPX Auction! To order, you must send your order form with your student no later than Dec. 12TH. Pictures will be delivered via Thursday Red Folders on December 21ST just in time for Christmas cards! Don’t miss this special opportunity to visit Santa and support the St. Pius X “Black Tie & Blue Jeans” Auction! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ YES! My child wants a photo with Santa! Child Name: Grade/Homeroom Teacher: Siblings? Photos will be taken with youngest child in family. Name/Grade of Sibling(s): First 5x7 Photos: $10.00 Each additional Copy: $5.00 #Copies:____ Total $: _____ Please make your check payable to St. Pius X School. THANK YOU! Pay by Debit/Credit (Visa/MC): Name on Card: Card #: Exp: CID#: (3 digit on back) Billing ZIP:

Sorry for the inconvenience - We Will Not Accept Late Orders. Mark your calendars to make sure you get these photos! Pictures packages are also available online for purchase. https://

spxauction.24fundraiser.com/e/site/store/1902/event_tickets/534


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8th grade Science class

Having fun learning

about atoms


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