Yesterday, Army Captain, Derek Moore, came to speak to the 5-8 graders about success and leadership. He left students with the message of the 3 Cs - Courage, Character, and Christ. Captain Moore shared that following these 3 Cs will cultivate the qualities of a leader and help us to be successful and to achieve our calling. He startled students by saying summer isn't really a break! Captain Moore set forth a challenge that will lead our students into a great summer. He said that you should read as much as you can and accomplish at least one thing everyday.

As we wrap up a wonderful school year, we hope that your family has a relaxing summer filled with togetherness, fun, and downtime! However, we would be remiss if we didn't remind you to have your children do the following daily: read, practice math facts, pray...and accomplish one thing each day! Please look for one more newsletter on June 2, as it will be filled with summer resources!

Monday, May 22 Confirmation (Church, 7:00)

Tuesday, May 23 All School Mass

Wednesday, May 24 COSI Field Trip (3rd grade)

Thursday, May 25 Pizza with the Pastor - (Grades 1, 2, 3)

Friday, May 26 Dress Down Day

Monday, May 29 No School - Memorial Day

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, Immediately Following Mass)

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

Thursday, June 1 Graeter's SPX Fundraiser (See more information below.)

More Information About These Events Below

*Monday, June 5 Panther-Hawk Camp

*June 19 - 23 Vacation Bible School

*July 1 Last Day to Order School Supply Kits

*Saturday, July 10 SPX Flea Market

SPX was able to raise $37,733 to spend on exciting enhancements and classroom experiences. We are grateful to the APEX team for their encouraging lessons and upbeat presence and to you for your support! This money will enable us to add many great enhancements to SPX!

Please return ALL library books by Wednesday, May 24! Mrs. Trainer needs to inventory and reset for next school year. Families will receive notice if books are still missing and you will have the option to pay for lost books through FACTS incidental billing.

Some of our most popular auction items are our staff and community experiences. Several of our students had the opportunity to participate in these exciting experiences this week. Thanks to the parents who bid on these fun events to support our school!

We are incredibly proud of seventh graders, Addison Harsh and Gianna Lomonico, for organizing and hosting a fundraising walk to raise over $1,400 for a St. Pius Parish family. These girls saw a need and created a way to make a positive difference. Their vision and leadership will enable this family to purchase and train a service dog for their son with Autism.

We💙our SPX teachers and staff members! Last week, our staff members enjoyed many treats donated by many of our school organizations. Happy teachers produce happy students and we want to honor them and fill our school with joy! Our teachers enjoyed a week of special meals and treats, spinning a prize wheel, Dress Down Days, and "gifts of time." Thanks to our Home & School Chairs, Lisa Lomonico and Katie Chilicki, for organizing meals from Tortilla Street Food and Chick-Fil-A! (We'd also like to thank Mr. Equez, father of Eli, for always being so generous with his DELICIOUS food!)

Congratulations to all of our Band and Honor Choir members on their successful spring concert! These students made incredible progress over the past nine months and it was entertaining to listen to them share their talents with our community.

We'd also like to thank Kelli Herman and Tricia Gegorski for their many years of service on our SPX School Board! You will be missed!

The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account program provides qualifying families with a $1,000 credit per child. These funds can be used to pay for a variety of educational activities designed to help accelerate learning for children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the increase to 400% of the federal poverty level, almost 80% of Ohio's children will now qualify.

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).

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