For those of you who aren't St. Pius X parishioners, you may not have heard the surprising news we received a couple of weeks ago. Although Fr. Dave had every intention of spending another seven years with us at SPX, God had another plan for him. In July, he will be moving to Zanesville to be the pastor of a couple of parishes there.

Because Fr. Dave has been an incredible gift to our school and parish, it will certainly be difficult to say goodbye. With that being said, we are gaining two wonderful priests. Since Fr. Milton was previously our Associate Pastor, many of you already know that he is a kind and joyful man. While I don't know Fr. Patrick, as soon as the list of priest placements was sent to administrators, I had a principal (who had previously worked with Fr. Patrick) text me and say, "You are so lucky to get Fr. Patrick!" Another friend described him as a "gem" and a "good and holy man." This certainly helped ease my fears of the unknown!

Both Fr. Patrick and Fr. Milton have been communicating with Fr. Dave about how excited they are to be a placed at St. Pius X. I have no doubt they will be very involved with our school, and our staff and students will welcome them with open arms!

Monday, February 27 Presentation from Hartley's Diversity & Solidarity Group (6th-8th)

Tuesday, February 28 All-School Mass

Thursday, March 2 Multicultural Night (Gym, 6:00-7:30)

Thursday, March 2 Used Uniform Sale (Cafe, 6:00-7:30)

Friday, March 3 Stations of the Cross 1:30 p.m. (Led by 5th & 6th)

*Monday, March 6 Re-Enrollment Due for 23-24 School Year*

Tuesday, March 7 All School Mass

Tuesday, March 7 Lenten Penance Service

Wednesday, March 8 Coffee with Judge Cocroft (Parish Center, 8:00 a.m.)

Wednesday, March 8 Social Media Talk With Judge Cocroft (5th-8th)

Friday, March 10 Pi Day (Mrs. Farrell's Math Students)

Friday, March 10 Stations of the Cross 1:30 p.m. (Led by 3rd & 4th)

Saturday, March 11 Power of the Pen Regional Competition

Monday, March 13 Friday, March 17 Spring Break No School

Tuesday, March 21 All School Mass

Tuesday, March 21 School Board

Wednesday, March 22 7th Grade Leaves for Damascus

Wednesday, March 22 Kindergarten Field Trip to Franklin Park Conservatory

Thursday, March 23 7th Grade Damascus

Friday, March 24 7th Grade Returns from Damascus at 2:00

Friday, March 24 Friends Across Time (5th Grade)

Friday, March 24 Stations of the Cross (Led by 1st & 2nd)

Friday, March 24 End of Quarter 3

Saturday, March 25 A Night in Green Fundraising Gala

Tuesday, March 28 All School Mass

Thursday, March 30 Job Fair (5th Grade, Gym)

Thursday, March 20 Pizza With the Pastor (7th & 8th)

Friday, March 31 Dress Down Day (Light it Up in Blue for Autism)

Friday, March 31 Stations of the Cross (Led by 7th & 8th)

Friday, March 31 Report Cards Home

**The yearly calendar may be found by logging in to your FACTS Family Portal.**

You should have received an email earlier in the week with a link to re-enroll. Please contact Cheryl at cvanmete@spxelementary.com with questions.

We are only able to provide financial assistance (from the diocese or SPX) to families who complete the application through FACTS Management. Please use the link below.

Lent is a time of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. It is a low time in our faith journey - a time of sacrifice and remembering the suffering of our Savior. But, we have hope! Hope in the resurrection, hope for new life, hope for renewal and redemption. What grows in the low times of faith is not the same as what grows during the high times of faith. We need both seasons. It's ok to hold grief and hope in the same hand.

Join us to fill your passport, earn raffle tickets, and win prizes, while learning about the cultures and traditions of our SPX families!

We are incredibly proud of Eric Kershaw for creating a bulletin board for Black History Month, as well as a timeline of black historians which spans the length of our entire 2nd floor hallway. Teachers plan to take their students on a walk to enjoy the photos and quotes displayed in the timeline.

Our Jr. Beta Club members did an outstanding job at the Ohio State Jr. Beta Club Convention held at the Convention Center. SPX students competed with chapters across the state and placed in the following competitions:

FIRST PLACE

Songfest: All Members of Beta (Check out their performance below. The theme was BETA POWER.)

Quiz Bowl: Anna Kieffer, Izzy Forshey, Caroline Kitsmiller, Erin Bassetti

Speech: Dominic Baranek

Solo Dance: Payton Wheeler

Language Arts: Sydney Vonderwell

Painting: Izzy Forshey

Science 8: Anna Kieffer

Book Battle: Anna Kieffer, Sydney Vonderwell, Dominic Baranek

SECOND PLACE

Robotics: Izzy Forshey, Dominic Louisio, Sammy Gerardi, Christopher Donathan

Marketing and Communications: Morgan Svetek, Keaton Mashensic, Kole Brinkman, Matteo Viglietta, Erin Bassetti

Digital Art: Cate Glanzman

Science 7: Nora Kieffer

Technology: Andrew Davison

3D: Christopher Donathan

Fiber Arts: Nora Kieffer

Performing Arts Group: Anna Sauer, Lucy Anzelmo, Morgan Svetek, Gianna Lomonico

THIRD PLACE

Living Literature: Giovanna Assis, Cate Glanzman, Caroline Gegorski, Emma Cox, Naomi Sokari, Payton Wheeler, Chichi Anigbogu

Spelling Bee: Sammy Gerardi

Musicology: Ysa Vega, Lucy Anzelmo, Anna Sauer, Kole Brinkman

Poetry: Lucy Anzelmo

Portfolio: Ysa Vega

Social Studies 8: Caroline Kitsmiller

Social Studies 7: Andrew Davison

Thanks to all of the parents who helped create fun Valentine's Day parties for our students! The kids had a BLAST! Thanks, also, to all of the parents who took time to "show the staff some love." You brought smiles to the faces of many people with your thoughtful comments! Here are just a few examples of what are parents are saying:

We are so blessed to be at SPX with such an amazing team of passionate, dedicated and loving educators. Words simply cannot express how much we appreciate everything you all do to create a great a nurturing learning environment for not just our son but for all of the SPX students. Thank you!! - Carla Easley

To all the staff at St. Pius we feel so blessed to be a part of this family. Thank you for all that you do everyday. We love coming to school and we have you all to thank for this! - Tonya Rutledge

Thank you to every person for all the love they show to our kids each day. St. Pius X is such a special place to be. - Megan Borowski

During our kindergarten screenings, we had parents share why they were choosing SPX. Many new families mentioned that current families shared great things about our school and community. Word of mouth advertising is the best kind! Please continue to share the good news about SPX! We screened 58 students over the past two days, and we will have one more screening date in March, so be sure to let your friends know!

Tickets for A Night In Green, St. Pius X Home & School Association’s largest fundraiser are ON SALE NOW! The 10th annual auction gala will take place on March 25th from 6-10pm in the school gymnasium. Don’t miss out on this fantastic evening! A Night In Green allows the community of St. Pius X to come together and enjoy a spirited evening of food, music, and fellowship in celebration of our faith, our school, and our future! Get you tickets now! https://one.bidpal.net/anightingreen/welcome

Interested in sponsoring, donating, or volunteering? Reach out to the auction committee via email at anightingreen@yahoo.com.

Please note we are still collecting donations for class baskets which are a favorite feature of our silent auction. You can make a monetary donation through this link. https://square.link/u/QiW0IIln

Can't wait to see you on March 25th!

Jen Harsh & Meghan Swails

The 10th annual A Night In Green gala will be held on March 25, 2023 and will feature a Wine Pull Raffle with proceeds benefiting the SPX Class of 2024 Washington D.C. class trip.

What is a Wine Pull?

It is a unique fundraiser where raffle tickets are sold for the chance to "pull" from a wine wall at the gala and select a mystery bottle. The wines range from expensive vintages to classic table wine. The surprise is part of the fun!

How do I purchase raffle tickets?

Wine Pull Raffle tickets are available for purchase in advance of the A Night In Green gala so anyone can participate. Winners who are not present will have a bottle selected for them and pick-up will be arranged.

Please encourage family and friends to support the Class of 2024 8th grade Washington D.C. trip by purchasing tickets at https://square.link/u/qYSg6HGh

Tickets will also be sold the night of the gala. You must be 21 years of age to purchase raffle tickets.

Questions?

Please contact A Night in Green committee co-chair Jennifer Harsh at harsh82104@gmail.com.

To make it easy to share with your network, below is a sample social media post:

Friends! Help the Class of 2024 at St. Pius X School raise money for their class trip to Washington, D.C., by purchasing a Wine Pull Raffle ticket (or two or three!) at https://square.link/u/qYSg6HGh

Tickets will be drawn at The A Night In Green gala. Winners who are not present will have a bottle selected for them and pick-up will be arranged.

Must be 21 to purchase Wine Pull tickets. Click the link for more details. We appreciate your support!

Email: stpiusx@cdeducation.org
Website: https://www.spxelementary.com/

Location: 1061 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH, USA
Phone: 614-866-6050
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