Happy New Year! I hope your holiday break was filled with moments with your children that will be treasured memories for a lifetime. Having a two year old grandchild experiencing Christmas brought back another level of joy for my family this year, and while I loved every minute I spent with a house full of family, chaos, and laughter, I was also excited to return to my other family, the students and staff of SPX!
As we enter the season of Open Houses and school tours for prospective families, I want to remind you that word-of-mouth advertising is one of our most powerful marketing tools. I encourage you to share your positive experiences with others and to invite friends and family to come and see our school in action.
Additionally, during the last week in January, we will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week. This special week is an opportunity for us to come together as a community to celebrate the unique mission and values of our school. During CSW, we will have a variety of activities and events planned to highlight the many ways in which our school supports the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of our students.
I hope that your family has a happy and healthy 2023! I pray for your children daily and I ask you to keep our community in your prayers, too. Enjoy your three day weekend!
Monday, January 16 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 17 All School Mass
Tuesday, January 17 School Board (Library, 7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, January 19 Pizza With the Pastor
Thursday, January 19 Art Show (School, 6:30-7:30)
Friday, January 20 Quarter 2 All School Assembly
Friday, January 20 Report Cards Sent Home
Friday, January 20 Daddy-Daughter Dance Registration Forms Due
Monday, January 23 $1.00 Dress Down Day for 8th Grade D.C. Trip
Monday, January 23 Star Testing Week (Results will be sent home in February.)
Tuesday, January 24 All School Mass & Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
Wednesday, January 25 Open House for Prospective Kindergarten Families (School, 6:30 p.m.)
Thursday, January 26 Multicultural Night Information Meeting on Zoom
Friday, January 27 Friends Across Time (5th Grade)
Friday, January 27 Newsletter Published
Saturday, January 28 Father-Daughter Dance
Sunday, January 29 Catholic Schools Week Begins
Monday, January 30 Club Photos for Yearbook
Monday, January 30 Yearbook Sale Begins
Monday, January 30 City Barbeque Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 1 Open House for Prospective Families (Please spread the word!)
Friday, February 3 Staff vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Game
Wednesday, February 8 Home and School Meeting (Library, 6:30 p.m.)
Thursday, February 9 Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:10-7:30)
Friday, February 10 Yearbook Sale Ends
Friday, February 10 Newsletter Published
**SAVE THE DATE**
Thursday, March 2 Multicultural Night
**The yearly calendar may be found by logging in to your FACTS Family Portal.**
It's hard to believe we are halfway through our school year! You will receive your child's Quarter 2 report card on Friday, January 20th. Please pay special attention to the Work Habits section, because this portion focuses on how students are using their God-given gifts and making a positive difference in the classroom.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 9th. While all parents are encouraged to attend our beginning of the year conferences, our midyear conferences are only held one evening, so they are reserved for parents and teachers to discuss concerns. Our teachers will put their requests in the comment section on the report card. Parents who have concerns may also schedule a conference. You should receive an email by the last week of January which will include a link to schedule a conference.
While all of our students are asked to stand quietly during funerals when the casket is being taken to the hearse, Jude chose to show respect throughout the entirety of his recess. The family was thankful for the way he honored their mother, and he was a beautiful example of someone who is making a difference.
Brooklyn didn't have a hat or gloves and the wind was blustery at recess. Justin and Valerie stepped up to lend her some of their winter gear to help her stay warm.
Mrs. Marchi's class worked on non-fiction reading skills while reading a Scholastic News article about Dr. Marting Luther King Jr. The students followed the steps of a directed drawing and wrote down some of Dr. King's famous words. Dr. King stepped in to where people were hurting and he walked with them, marched with them, and encouraged them. That's what love does, it helps others and makes a difference.
The purpose of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is to focus our hearts on receiving the love of Christ and returning His love with gratitude. May He be glorified with all of our heart, soul, and strength! St. Margaret Mary received many visions of The Sacred Heart and received 12 Promises from Jesus that are promised to us too through this devotion. Our school building and classrooms will be enthroned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus after mass on January 24. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this special mass!
A Juggler's Christmas Carol*
Our Preschool-3rd grade students were treated to "A Juggler's Christmas Carol" before Christmas break. This was an adaptation of the popular story, but this time, Scrooge was a juggler! Through laughter and screams of delight, the students learned the importance of sharing and generosity, which was a perfect message during Advent. Thanks to "A Night in Green" for funding this exciting holiday performance!
If you are in need of gym clothes or spirit wear, the following items are in stock:
Gym Crewneck Sweatshirt - Gray
Gym Crewneck Sweatshirt - Blue
Gym T-Shirt - Gray
Gym T-Shirt - Blue
Large X Crewneck Sweatshirt - Gray
Large X Crewneck Sweatshirt - Blue
Spiritwear T-Shirt - Blue
Spiritwear T-Shirt - Gray
Track Jacket
Track Pants
Please contact Hilary Staten for orders and/or size information at 614-352.7212 or hgturpen@gmail.com.
St. Pius X School is excited to present Multicultural Night on Thursday, March 2nd from 6:00-7:30 pm! Here at SPX, we have families from all across the globe. This will be an opportunity for our families to share the rich traditions from their family’s culture.
We are looking for volunteers to showcase aspects of their culture. Each family will have a table to present various traditions, including (but not limited to) a tri-fold board, food, music, art, stories, dancing, textiles, etc. There will be a meeting held on January 26th @6pm via Zoom for families who are interested in presenting.
Join us in appreciating our similarities and celebrating our differences!
Sign up to present using the Google Form: https://forms.gle/6APH1mU62m4oU5fV6
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