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FAITH: Family, Academics, Involvement, Tradition, and Honor
7200 Sarto Drive - Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
www. spxparish.org
Office: 317-466-3361
Extended Care: Hours-3:15-6:00 PM Phone: 317-722-5929
Mrs. Keely Beaudette, Principal Mr. Colin Miley, Assistant Principal Mrs. Melanie Hoffmire, Asst. to the Principal Mrs. Kathy Jorgenson, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Nancy Steadham, Administrative Assistant
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Middle School Newsletter link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9y7NA4ml7YLU0pKdC1jNE9kbUU?usp=sharing
Dear Parents, SCHOOL MASS NOTES:
I hope that you We will celebrate the school Mass on and your Wednesday, October 16th, at 8:15 AM. All families had a are welcome! Mrs. O'Brien's homeroom wonderful fall class is planning the Mass. break. What a great time to relax and reenergize. It has been wonderful to see the students back at school and POPE FRANCIS' OCTOBER INTENTIONS: That the ready to learn. We are looking breath of the Holy Spirit engender a new missionary forward to a great week here at "spring" in the Church. Saint Pius. Please remember that this week, Thursday, Follow Pope Francis at www.vatican.va and on Twitter October 17th is our next teacher @Pontifex Thursday. Dismissal is 1:30
and 1:45 PM. There will be Extended Care. This is a spirit wear day for all students.
Our 5th grade students have been working on locating points on a map using longitude and latitude. Mr. Esposito and Ms. October 17 - Teacher Thursday - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 Sitzman collaborated to bring pm/1:45 pm the game of Battleship to the classroom. The students used sphereos to hit the ships by October 17 - Spiritwear Day programming them to move along the grid to a certain spot. October 18 - End of First Quarter (44 days) This unique project brought collaboration, teamwork, and October 18 - 20 - Dine and Donate @ Hot Box Pizza in communication to the Castleton classroom. Seeing this project in action was amazing. The October 24 - 1st Quarter Report Cards Issued students worked so well together. They communicated and worked on different October 24 - Parent Lighthouse Committee Meeting @ strategies as a whole group to 6:30 pm at Northside K of C try and sink all of the ships on the grid. Hearing their October 25 - PTO Meeting @ 8:00 am conversations and watching them work together was October 26 - Trunk or Treat @ 6:00 pm impressive. Thank you to Ms. Sitzman and Mr. Esposito for November 2 - First Reconciliation Day of Reflection @ bringing this hands on learning 10:00 am activity to the classroom. November 10 - 14 - Book Fair We would like to give a warm welcome to our new head of maintenance Mr. Chris Wagner. November 13 - Used Uniform Sale in Ross Hall 2:30 pm - He has begun alongside Brett 3:30 pm Fischer this week. Brett's last November 14 - Used Uniform Sale in Ross Hall 7:30am - day is this Friday, October 18th. 9:00am We want to thank Brett for all of his hard work and dedication to November 21 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 pm/1:45 pm Saint Pius X over the last 13 years. We wish him well in his November 21 - Spiritwear Day new position. November 22 - PTO Meeting @ 8:00 am Please don't forget our Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL nd October 22 . We still have many spots available, please sign up if you would like your SCHOOL LUNCH child to receive their flu shot on this day. You can find the
We are looking forward to October menu here. another great week! Remember, Thursday, October 18th is a Teacher Thursday and will be an 8th grade Pizza Fundraiser lunch. There will not be bagel or P B & J offered on this day. Blesings,
Mrs. Keely Beaudette, Principal
FLU SHOT CLINIC
This year, CVS will be providing us with Flu Shots. Some of our fellow St. Pius X Parent nurses/doctors will help to administer these shots. Insurance will be accepted. You can find the insurance form here. Please complete the form and send it in with your child on the day of the clinic. his clinic will be on Tuesday, October 22nd starting at 8:00 AM through Noon. Parents do not have to be present. We cannot take walk-ins, so please use the Sign Up Genius link below. We encourage all students and staff to get vaccinated. If there are open spots closer to the date of the clinic, parents may sign up as well. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084bafa729abfd0- flushots If you have questions, please email Nurse Skripsky at [email protected].
STUDENT HANDBOOK Have you and your child(ren) read the 2019-2020 Student Handbook? If so, please sign page 2 and return it to the school office. If you have not, please read and sign and return the page.
Our thanks!
School Picture Re-take day is on Thursday, November 7th at 8:15 AM. The order code is: 45251V
Your link to order is: inter-state.com/flyerentry/45251V
We have created a new video to help learn more about Jupiter. We highly suggest that you take a few minutes to watch this video because there are some new things we are doing that we want to make sure everyone knows. The Jupiter Tutorial video is below. I also know that some have asked about our procedures during Drop Off and Pick Up so we have put the video below. Feel free to check out our YouTube channel, all you have to do is search SPX Indy. Thanks and have a great day!
Jupiter Tutorial
Drop Off and Pick Up Video
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The sign up to volunteer in your child's library time is open for 1st and 2nd quarters and we are in need of filling many spots. This is a great way to spend a little part of your day with your kiddo and their class. Contact Wendy Britton, [email protected], with any questions. You can sign up here
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c48aead28a13- spxmedia2
RECESS HELP NEEDED
We are looking for some friendly faces to help with recess. This is a great way to get to know your kids' friends and watch them interact with their classmates. This is typically a volunteer position, however, if you would like to do it on a weekly basis, it can be a paid position. Please contact one of the office ladies for more information. Please click on the link below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAFA729ABFD0- 20192020
VETERAN'S DAY MASS
St. Pius X would like to honor all our special veterans. All veterans and their families are invited to a special Veteran's Day Mass on Wednesday, November 6th at 8:15 a.m. There will be a small reception in Ross Hall following Mass. Please e-mail Jan Davis ([email protected]) with questions.
If you have a family member who is a veteran, please send in a picture of them in uniform, so we can honor them during Mass. The picture will be returned after a copy is made. Pictures need to be turned in to Mrs. Davis no later than Wednesday, October 23rd.
BOOK FAIR Attention Book Worms! The SPX Book Fair will be held Sunday-Thursday, November 10th - 14th ! With a host of great quality books and items from Kids' Ink Book Store, there is something for everyone! All proceeds benefit the SPX School library and classrooms. Please stop by the St. Pius Library and shop during "store" hours:
Sunday after Masses
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Thursday - 7:30 am-12:00 pm
Books for the Holidays! Take advantage of this great opportunity to purchase books for all your Christmas presents!
Volunteers will be needed and a sign up will be posted soon. Please contact Emily Hummel at 345-3405 [email protected], or Wendy Britton at 340-9151 [email protected] with any questions.
SPXTRAS SPXtras are classes offered by the PTO to enrich the development and learning experience of our students at St. Pius X. We appreciate the instructors sharing their time and hope your child has a wonderful experience! For any questions, please contact SPXtras chair, Megan Martin, at [email protected] or 317-938-3321.
Spxtras this month are Chess, Glow in the Dark Fun, and Yoga!! Chess Led by Learning through Games, Aaron Dean and his team Grades: K& up Cost: $65 Day: Mondays 3:20-4:10 Location: Ross Hall Session 2: 1x week for six weeks starting on Oct 21st. https://forms.gle/REm2VLAJmQCEpwtD9 Creative Corner Grades: K-5 Cost: $17 Dates: Early Dismissal Thursdays! Oct 17th Time: 1:30 Location: Ross Hall Instructor: Sarah Mattingly We will be holding one each Month during early dismissal Thursdays. Each class will have its own theme and sign up! https://forms.gle/FdqACe9vLfL1ibd28 Yoga Kids yoga is a great way to focus and feel centered, free from stress, and fully aware of one- self. Yoga develops coordination, strength, and motor skills while engaging creativity and playfulness. Each week will have an organized theme relating to self-awareness and mindfulness. With theme related activities, crafts, journaling, stories and games. Expect a fresh take on classes this year! Grades: Kindergarten,1&2 grades Cost: $35 Dates: Wednesday 1x week for 6 weeks starting Oct 23 Wednesdays- 3:20-4:10 Starting: Location: Ross Hall Instructor: Meg Herdrich https://forms.gle/RroGhmHkcZ36MRFC8
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT SPX SCHOOL
The following vendors offer programs for families to help the school raise funds for cash and supplies:
Box Tops for Education
Tyson
Kroger
Office D epot & Office Max
Staples
Coke
DINE AND DONATE
Our last Dine and Donate before Light up the Night will be Friday, October 18th through Sunday, October 20th at HotBox Pizza in Castleton! Dine-in, carry-out or delivery all weekend long. Don't forget to mention St. Pius X when you order. Thank you for all of your support for Light up the Night with SPX!
LEADER IN ME
Please join us on Thursday, October 24 for our first Parent Lighthouse Committee Meeting of the year. The Parent Lighthouse Team is for parents that want to learn more or "do a little more" with the Leader In Me process at SPX. We have leadership as well as worker bee opportunities available, so we invite all interested to join us for a drink and some information.
We will be meeting in the lounge (bar) at the Northside Knights of Columbus for a 6:30 PM social and the meeting will begin at 7 PM.
We look forward to seeing you then!
Deanna Murphy and Meg Herdrich
Parent Lighthouse Committee Chairs
TEAM PICTURES NEEDED FOR YEARBOOK
Attention Fall Sports Teams - Cross Country, Kickball, Football and Cheerleading. We are missing some team photos! Please send your labeled team photos to Kristie Cheek at [email protected]. A big thank you to those who have already done so!
CYO PHYSICAL FORMS
To participate in a CYO sport each participant must have an updated physical form on file each year before participating. Students will NOT be allowed to participate in practices or games until an updated form is on file. Forms are available on the CYO website at http://cyoarchindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Website-Physical-2015.pdf and completed forms should be returned to the school office or emailed as a PDF to Katie Barbee at [email protected].
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
SPX Athletics invites you to the 2019 Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 7th, 8 am-noon. Save the Date Halloween may be on the brain, but Christmas will be here before we know it! Save the date for Breakfast with Santa to enjoy a yummy breakfast, visit with Santa, and shop the Holiday Boutique.
Holiday Boutique We are always looking for new vendors for the holiday boutique, so if you or a friend/family member have a craft or product to sell, please pass the event information along. This is also a great opportunity for students to showcase their talent and make some extra money, so start building that inventory now! If you want more information on becoming a vendor or want to reserve your booth, please email or text Katie Marsh or Sarah Mattingly at [email protected] / 317-750-5024.
Poinsettias for Sale The order form for poinsettias can be found here. Pick up will be at Breakfast With Santa. The form can be dropped off in the school office. Text or e-mail Tracy Lee with any questions [email protected] 317-513-2102
Help Needed If you are interested in taking over for Sarah and Katie, overseeing the Holiday Boutique, contact [email protected]. This is a great and fun way to get involved with our school!
SPXSPORTS SCHEDULE INFORMATION
To get the schedules for SPX sports, go to www.cyoarchindy.org, go to the "Athletics" tab and choose "Schedules and Standings." Pull down the listing and choose "St. Pius."
Here is the latest news from our high schools!
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAUNTED HOUSE
The 2nd Annual Sports Spooktacular event at the Children's Museum is October 19 from 6:30 pm-9:00 pm for kids ages 8-14. Sports Spooktacular is a VIP party for kids! The ticket price is $25 for non-members/$20 for members and chaperones tickets are $15. This event includes:
-Unlimited Frightening Grim-Nasium Haunted House
-Donatos Pizza & The Donut Refinery
-Local kid DJ sensation DJ BK
-Top Golf putting area
-Cool Ninja Zone demonstrations
-Strike a pose in the photo booth and take home a photo souvenir
-Glowga (Glow Yoga) -Extra Spooky sports hour in the Sports Legends Experience with fun sports challenges in Basketball, Football, and Tennis
-Indoor SLE Exhibits
Every kid gets a VIP lanyard listing challenges to check off. Once they complete 5 of the 12 challenges they can be eligible to win awesome prizes!! Also, what VIP party would not be complete without a swag bag? Sign up and get your kids out of the house and have a great night with their friends! Tickets can be purchased through this link: http://childrensmuseum.org/sports-spooktacular
Contact Jane Pisacane at [email protected] for more information, including how to purchase discounted group tickets.
VOLLEYBALL
Team Indiana Volleyball club is offering free clinics on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 through Oct. 16! Meet us at the Incrediplex on Mondays and at Team Indiana on Wednesdays for some volleyball training and fun! We are also holding an information night on Oct. 16 and November 3 at 7:00 at TI. Try-outs for our younger age groups 10U-14U start Oct. 20. For more information and to register, visit https://teamindianavolleyball.com/. If you have any questions, contact Allison Horn (middle school math teacher). We can't wait to have your join our family!