Next week, we will celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week. We are excited to celebrate our entire staff, because each and every staff member is an integral part of making St. Pius X an exceptional school, I’d like to dedicate this week’s “Letter From the Principal” to our extraordinary teachers.
Although I’ve said it before, I think it’s important enough to repeat. Our teachers could easily switch to another district and make a lot more money than what they make working for a Catholic school, which is evidence that our teachers believe teaching in a Catholic school is a vocation, not a job. Additionally, our dedicated teachers sacrifice a great deal of their personal time to make sure they are providing the best education and experience for our students. During evenings, weekends, and holiday breaks, teachers are still lesson planning, researching ideas, grading assignments, calculating grades for report cards, attending professional development, writing newsletters, answering emails, completing mandatory paperwork, and the list goes on and on.
Managing classrooms of 25-35 students can be exhausting, but our talented teachers make it look simple. Beyond maintaining an environment where everyone can learn, and creating engaging lessons that challenge and excite students, our teachers also play an essential role in the personal growth of our students. They instill values such as respect, responsibility, hard work, kindness and love for our Lord; they act as mentors and counselors who encourage your children to overcome challenges and to use their God-given gifts to the best of their abilities; and they provide a safe space where your child can feel loved and supported.
I firmly believe, happy teachers produce happy students, so I encourage each of you to join me in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week by taking some time to send your teacher(s) a quick note or email of appreciation. I'm sure they'd love notes from your children, too!
We are lucky to have a special team of faculty and staff at SPX, and I feel blessed to lead such a dedicated, caring group of people who truly want the best for your children!
Saturday, May 6 Walk for Eli (Foundation Park, 9:00-11:00)
Monday, May 8 Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, May 8 SOS Children's Hospital Program for 6th-8th Grades
Monday, May 9 SOS Children's Hospital Program for 6th-8th Grades
Wednesday, May 10 Home & School Meeting (Library, 6:30)
Thursday, May 11 1st & 4th to Blacklick Woods
Friday, May 12 Living Rosary (Church, 1:30)
Saturday, May 13 Blue/Gold 7th & 8th Athletic Banquet (Parish Center, 6:00)
Tuesday, May 16 Coffee With the Counselor (Parish Center, 8:00 a.m., doors open @ 7:45)
Tuesday, May 16 All School Mass
Tuesday, May 16 School Board (Library, 7:00)
Thursday, May 18 Choir/Band Concert (Gym, 6:30)
Friday, May 19 May Crowning (Church, 1:15)
Friday, May 19 Newsletter
Monday, May 22 Confirmation (Church, 7:00)
Tuesday, May 23 All School Mass
Wednesday, May 24 COSI (3rd grade)
Tuesday, May 30 Choir/Band Concert for Student Body
Tuesday, May 30 4th Quarter All School Assembly
Wednesday May 31 Fun Day K-5
Wednesday May 31 Get Air (6th grade)
Wednesday, May 31 Play CBus (7th grade)
Wednesday, May 31 Kings Island (8th grade)
Thursday, June 1 All School Mass
Thursday, June 1 Commissioning Service (Church, 9:15)
Thursday, June 1 Kindergarten Graduation (Gym, 10:30)
Thursday, June 1 8th Grade Basketball Game (Gym, 1:00)
Thursday, June 1 8th Grade Clap Out (2:10)
Thursday, June 1 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation (Church, 6:30)
Thursday, June 1 Report Cards Home
*June 19 - 23 Vacation Bible School (See past newsletter for more information.)
*July 1 Last Day to Order School Supply Kits
Thanks to the Bradley Family's winning bid at A Night in Green, Jude, Etta, and Lark had the privilege of being "Principal and Assistant Principals for the Day." They visited each classroom, helped lead the Apex pep rallies, made announcements over the PA, used the walkie talkies, enjoyed Chick-fil-A for lunch, monitored the playground, completed teacher observations, enjoyed some hot chocolate in the staff lounge, and lots more! We are thankful for the Bradley's generous donation!
On Monday and Tuesday, May 8 & 9, students in grades 6-8 will attend the SOS Program hosted by Nationwide Children's Hospital. The following link to the parent portal includes videos about SOS, guidance for parents for talking to their children about suicide, and downloadable handouts. Consent forms were sent home last week, if you do not wish for your child to participate, please email bsaddler@spxelementary.com
Join us for Coffee with the Counselor on Tuesday, May 16th as we discuss strategies for supporting your child's social, emotional, and academic growth during the summer months. Coffee and assorted pastries will be provided. Doors to the Monsignor Funk Center will open at 7:45 a.m. and the presentation will begin at 8 a.m. We will finish no later than 8:30 a.m. so please consider joining us for the All School Mass afterwards. If interested, please RSVP here. Hope to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE for our First Annual SPX Flea Market on Saturday, June 10 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. with all proceeds benefiting the SPX Latchkey program.
If interested in renting a space, the fee is $30 for two parking spaces. One space for your car and one space for what you are going to sell. This fee includes one table for your use, additional tables are $5, or you can bring your own. If you feel one parking spot is not enough for what you have to sell, for an additional $20, you can get another two parking spaces, one for another car (if needed) and one (or two) for the items you are selling. Paper and online registrations will open May 1. More details to come next weekend. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Patricia Zeitman at pzeitman@spxreynoldsburg.com.
Vacation Bible School participant registration is now open, and it is filling up fast! Also, Volunteers grades 5 thru adult are still needed - Those that sign up before June 1st will receive a free tee shirt! For more info, or to sign up for either click here:
https://vbspro.events/p/events/setonspx2023
Join us for SonForce Kids: Special Agents for God! We will learn more about how we can work as a team to learn more about God and spread His Good News! We will have catchy songs, tasty snacks, adventurous games and artistic crafts. Of course we will learn more about God through bible stories and the special agents will work on service projects to help others in the community!
Participants must be 3.5 years old (3 years old by 12/01/2022 and potty trained) - completing 4th grade.
Morning Session
9:00am — 12:00am (EDT)
Evening Session
6:00pm — 8:30pm (EDT)
We are excited to partner with 1st Day School Supplies again this year. They are going to save us up to 30% over shopping at big box stores like Target, Walmart, and Amazon. Better yet, they are the undisputed leader in custom kitting school supplies. Providing us with only brand names you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer’s and Clorox. So, what are you waiting for? Buy early and save!
Order Now>> 1stDaySchoolSupplies.com
*Please note - students in K-5 will be incidental billed for a few items that could not be provided within the packaged kits (planners, communication folders, and/or flashcards).
St. Pius X School
Email: stpiusx@cdeducation.org
Website: https://www.spxelementary.com/
Location: 1061 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH, USA
Phone: 614-866-6050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPXSchoolReynoldsburg