Last Thursday and Friday, Miss Buzenski and I had the opportunity to attend an administrator retreat at Cherry Valley Lodge hosted by the Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools. We were encouraged by Bishop Fernandes to continue our mission and remember that we are called to be evangelizing communities who bring about a culture of joy. Bishop Fernandes also said that our faith is Eucharistic: The faith is to be broken and shared, and we can live out this mission through service. It is our hope that our staff and students, through our accreditation goals, professional development, daily work, and prayer will learn to live and model a life of service which brings about a culture of joy. In addition to several talks from Bishop Fernandes, we were able to recharge through time spent in prayer during Adoration and Mass, and time spent in fellowship with other diocesan administrators.
Monday, October 10 Picture Retake Day
Monday, October 10 Field of Dreams Uganda Presentation (1st-8th Grades)
Monday, October 10 Chipotle Fundraiser (See Information Below)
Tuesday, October 11 All School Mass
Tuesday, October 11 Mix It Up Lunch for Bullying Prevention
Tuesday, October 11 First Communion Parent Meeting (Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 12 Home & School Meeting (Library, 6:30)
Thursday, October 13 Coffee with the Counselor 8:00-8:30 (Parish Hall Doors Open at 7:45 a.m.)
Friday, October 14 Candy Sale Ends
Friday, October 14 Grandparents Day (3rd Grade)
Sunday, October 16 First Communion Parent Meeting (Cafeteria, 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, October 17 Cane's Fundraiser (See Information Below)
Monday, October 17 HSA Poinsettia Sale Begins
Tuesday, October 18 All School Mass
Tuesday, October 18 School Board Meeting (Library, 7:00)
Wednesday, October 19 Flu Clinic
Wednesday, October 19 Pigeon Roost (Kindergarten)
Thursday, October 20 Hartley Visit (8th Grade)
Thurs/Fri, October 20/21 Shepherd's Corner Field Trip (6th Grade)
Thursday, October 20 A Night in Green Planning Mixer 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 21 Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Monday, October 24 Red Ribbon Week Begins
*Students may wear bright colored accessories and sunglasses (at lunch/recess) with their uniforms.
Tuesday, October 25 All School Mass
Wednesday, October 26 End of 1st Quarter
Thursday, October 27 $1.00 Dress Down Day (8th Grade Fundraiser)
Friday, October 28 Yearbook Contest and HSA Poinsettia Sale End
Friday October 28 Halloween Parade 8:30 a.m. (Doors open at 8:15 for parents.)
Friday, October 28 Halloween Parties 1:15 p.m.
Friday, October 28 Trunk or Treat 6:30 p.m. (School Parking Lot)
Monday, October 31 NO SCHOOL (Staff Professional Development)
**The yearly calendar can be found by logging in to your FACTS Family Portal.
Picture Retake Day will be on Monday, October 10. Each student needs a photo taken for the yearbook and his/her permanent file, even if photos are not being purchased. In addition to retakes, students who were absent on the original picture day should be photographed. If this is a retake, please return your original packet and HR Imaging will place the same order again with the new photo.
Our 6th-8th graders had the privilege of hearing WCMH NBC-4 morning anchor, Matt Barnes, share his personal story of how he went from being a Bishop Hartley graduate to a successful local news personality. Our students had the opportunity to hear all kinds of interesting stories, and they were able to ask him lots of fun questions!
The SPX Spirit Wear Store for winter sports and gym wear is open now through October 31. Be sure to check out all of the new designs! Please use this link to order:
Students in K-8 will participate in a Mix It Up at Lunch during their lunchtimes on Tuesday, October 11th to promote kindness and inclusion during Bullying Prevention Month. Mix It Up at Lunch day is an event focused on encouraging students to step out of their comfort zone and sit with someone new at lunch. When students interact with someone new, they are helping strengthen and build a more inclusive and welcoming school community.
SPX will celebrate Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 24th. This year's theme is "Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free." Our Red Ribbon Week Ambassadors, Caroline Kitsmiller, Tyler Hermen, Caroline Gegorski, and Sammy Gerardi have helped plan the following week's worth of events:
Monday, October 24th: Our Future is Bright, We Will LEI Off Drugs - Students may wear sunglasses, leis, or bright or neon colored accessories with their uniforms. Sunglasses may be worn at recess or at appropriate classroom times.
Tuesday, October 25th: Don't Get Twisted Up in Drugs - Students will receive a treat during their lunch time.
Wednesday, October 26th: Pledge to Celebrate Life and Grow Up Drug Free - Students will participate in a pledge to stay drug free.
Thursday, October 27th: Close the Door on Drugs - The winners of the Red Ribbon Week Classroom Door Contest will be announced.
Friday, October 28th: Drugs are Scary - Students will already be participating in the Halloween festivities this day at school. Don't forget to dress up!
Each 8th grade student will also be participating in a contest for designing the best Drug Free t-shirt. If you have an 8th grader, please send in a plain (white or light gray) t-shirt by October 17th so they can participate. The winners will be announced on Friday and 8th graders may dress down in their shirts for Friday's Halloween celebrations.
SPX is excited to host many clubs this year to help encourage the hobbies and passions of our students. Opportunities for students include:
- National Jr. Beta Club: 7th & 8th grade
- Student Council
- Panther Pals Game Club
- Chess Club
- Girls On The Run (highlighted below)
- Drama Club
- Musical
- Choir
- Band
- Power of the Pen
- MathCounts
- Athletics
- Ski Club
- Red Ribbon Ambassadors
- Flag Crew
- Altar Serving
- Mass Cantors & Lectors
- Middle School Youth Groups: Blaze for Girls & Forge for Boys
Girls on the Run is a club for our 3rd-5th grade girls that empowers girls to have confidence and learn other valuable life skills. Our club is coached by Mrs. Saddler and Miss Camp, and the girls end their season with a 5K run through downtown Columbus.
This week their lesson focused on emotions. The girls were given the challenge to try to flip a shower curtain over without stepping off of it. If the girls touched the ground, they had to start over. The activity allowed the girls to experience many different emotions: frustrated, annoyed, ignored, and silly! The girls had a blast!
When: Friday, October 28th from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 per car (Families who decorate a trunk will get in FREE!)
Food: Available for purchase
If you are interested in decorating a trunk and passing out candy, please contact Kiley Weimer at kileyo41087@yahoo.com or text to 614-746-0735.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
It is our pleasure to offer on-site flu vaccinations at your student’s school October 19th. Flu clinics will be offered at each school location during school hours. Health Heroes flu vaccination clinics are completely voluntary and are offered to ALL consented students, regardless of their insurance coverage.
Why get a flu vaccine?
The best way to minimize or avoid the spread of flu is to get an annual flu vaccination. Each year the vaccine protects against new strains, therefore, the vaccine should be administered annually.
Who is Health Heroes, Inc.?
At Health Heroes, we specialize in on-site vaccination clinics. Vaccines are provided as a NO-OUT-OF-POCKET expense to students. We bill both Medicaid and private insurance; however, we never bill students or parents for any out-of-pocket expenses or deductibles. Qualifying uninsured students can be given the vaccine, free of charge. Although student participation is voluntary, these vaccinations are recommended to help keep schools healthy and cut down on high absenteeism.
What type vaccines will be given?
IIV-4 injections will be available to all consented children who do not have any contra-indicators. All vaccines given are preservative-free, mercury-free, Thimerosal-free and administered by state-licensed nurses.
What do you need to do to participate?
If you wish for your child to participate, please COMPLETELY fill out the consent form, Including ALL insurance information (you must have the member ID numbers filled in) and sign the form. If there is no insurance, please mark appropriate box on the form. These forms need to be returned to your child’s school prior to the clinic date to secure a dose for your child.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Health Heroes at 1-205-609-0268/OH@healthherousa.com. For further information you can also visit our website at www.healthherousa.com. We hope to see your child in clinic!
Warmest regards,
Brooke Harris. LPN
Project Manager, Ohio
Liberty Duke, CEO
NCSN
Immunizations/Health Heroes, Inc,
St. Pius X School
Email: stpiusx@cdeducation.org
Website: www.spxreynoldsburg.com
Location: 1061 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH, USA
Phone: 614-866-6050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPXSchoolReynoldsburg