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Friday, November 10
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 13
Due date for food drive donations
Tuesday, November 14
School Mass Grades 1-8 -- 10:30am
Thursday, November 16
TAG Day -- Students may dress out of uniform; dress code must be followed
Friday, November 17
Grandparents' and Special Guests' Day for 3rd Grade
Kids Night Out -- 6:00 - 9:00 pm
BEING MINDFUL OF OUR NEIGHBORS
It has come to our attention that in recent months one or more individuals have been trespassing into the yard of one of our neighbors and helping themselves to items from their garden. Such behavior is totally unacceptable and contrary to our philosophy, not to mention illegal. Our property is under video surveillance and we are endeavoring to identify the offending individuals. We ask anyone with knowledge of this to please inform us as soon as possible.
NEW TARDY POLICY
FEES BEGAN ACCRUING MONDAY, OCTOBER 2
NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR-- Please note our new late arrival (tardy) policy which can be found in our handbook - "Each student will be allowed 5 unexcused tardies each quarter, after the 5th tardy, parents will be charged a $10.00 fee per family for each time their child is late. This fee will be charged through TADS."
PICKING UP ITEMS
Friendly Reminder
Once a child has been dismissed from the classroom, he or she is NOT permitted to return to the classroom for forgotten items.
Student supervision can not be guaranteed after 3:30pm as faculty and staff have other duties and may not be available to accompany students. Because many of the classrooms are used for other purposes they should not be interrupted. We strive to provide students with responsibility opportunities and a forgotten item is a great lesson to learn.
NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY
NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR-- All absences must be reported to the school by 8 am. If your student is absent you MUST call the school and/or email Mrs. Fay at pfay@stpiusbowie.org. Any non confirmed absences will be verified by phone from the office. If a student is absent for 3 or more consecutive days a doctor's note is required for the student to return to school.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
- Important Dates:
- Tuition assistance applications open: October 2
- High School TA application closes: December 15 (Applies to 8th Grade Students Only)
- ADW Elementary/Middle Schools TA application closes: February 16
UNEARNED VSP HOURS
All unearned VSP hours from the 2022-2023 School year will be billed in your November tuition.
CONFERENCES
Pre-K3 - 5th grade conference slips were sent home last week.
Middle School and special teachers' conferences will be available via a Sign-Up Genius link. The link was sent out on Monday, October 30th.
Conferences are being held on November 10, 2023.
Middle School and special teachers' conferences will be available via a Sign-Up Genius link. The link was sent out on Monday, October 30th.
Conferences are being held on November 10, 2023.
FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE
Families Helping Families is an opportunity for you and your classmates to help
others this Thanksgiving. SPX Parish will be distributing Thanksgiving Baskets
to families who are in need of assistance. The mission serves St. Joseph's
Catholic Church in Largo, Assumption Parish in S.E. Washington and the Bowie
Interfaith Pantry.
Grocery List - Items due Monday, November 13
PreK 3-4 1 REUSABLE grocery bag with cardboard insert for the bottom
KA/KB 2 package chicken or turkey gravy mix (no jars)
1A/B 1 box of instant mashed potatoes
2A/B 1 canister of frosting (16 oz)
3A/B 1 bag of marshmallows
4A/B 2 boxes complete stuffing mix (ex. StoveTop)
5A/B 1 box cake mix
6A/B 1 can of cranberry sauce
7A/B 1 can of sweet potatoes/ yams
8A/B 1 plastic bottle of apple cider or apple juice
Please limit your purchases to the list provided.
Over the years we have found that many donors like to add something
extra to the '"basket" (Thanksgiving napkins, coffee /tea, a bag of candy,
etc.). If you choose to do that just remember that everything when delivered
to the church must fit into one single reusable grocery bag.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
PreK 3-4 1 REUSABLE grocery bag with cardboard insert for the bottom
KA/KB 2 package chicken or turkey gravy mix (no jars)
1A/B 1 box of instant mashed potatoes
2A/B 1 canister of frosting (16 oz)
3A/B 1 bag of marshmallows
4A/B 2 boxes complete stuffing mix (ex. StoveTop)
5A/B 1 box cake mix
6A/B 1 can of cranberry sauce
7A/B 1 can of sweet potatoes/ yams
8A/B 1 plastic bottle of apple cider or apple juice
Please limit your purchases to the list provided.
Over the years we have found that many donors like to add something
extra to the '"basket" (Thanksgiving napkins, coffee /tea, a bag of candy,
etc.). If you choose to do that just remember that everything when delivered
to the church must fit into one single reusable grocery bag.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
An update to all currently enrolled families at St. Pius X Regional School: Applications for new Pre-K students has opened. The application can be found on the St. Pius website under the tab "Admissions". All applications will be entered electronically through the TADS Admission Services.
The age requirement for Pre-K 3 is 3 by September 1, 2024 (Born before 9/1/2021)
The age requirement for Pre-K 4 is 4 by September 1, 2024 (Born before 9/1/2020)
Sorry, grown ups, but you’ll have to find something to do because
this is KIDS ONLY! SPX students and siblings are invited for a super
fun night out with friends filled with magic, food, dancing, crafts,
face painting and so much more!
Who:PK3 - 5th Grade SPX students and siblings
Please note this event is open ONLY to SPX students and siblings
What: Pizza, dancing, crafts, games, face painting, snacks and friends!
Where: Nelson Hall
When: Friday, November 17, 2023, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: $20 for one child, $10 each additional sibling
Register by November 14 at https://bit.ly/spxkidsnightouttickets
We'll also need many volunteers to make this event a success!
Get your VSP hours by signing up to help at https://bit.ly/spxkidsnightoutvolunteers
Do you have a middle school student who’d like to volunteer? If so, please contact smalachi1@gmail.com
GRANDPARENTS' AND SPECIAL GUESTS' DAY
St. Pius X Annual Grandparents and Special Guests' Day will be held on Friday,
November 17th for all Third Graders. To ensure the students and
their special guests have a great time, we ask that you please
consider donating from our list of needed items or volunteering your time.
As a reminder 0.5 VSP hours can be earned for your donation of item(s). VSP hours earned for in-person set-up and day of help is equal to the volunteered time. This is a great way to earn those VSP hours!
We appreciate your generosity and thank you in advance for your bountiful support ! If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to the 3rd grade room parents by email. 3A: SPX3ARoomParents23.24@gmail.com
St. Pius X Annual Grandparents and Special Guests' Day will be held on Friday,
November 17th for all Third Graders. To ensure the students and
their special guests have a great time, we ask that you please
consider donating from our list of needed items or volunteering your time.
As a reminder 0.5 VSP hours can be earned for your donation of item(s). VSP hours earned for in-person set-up and day of help is equal to the volunteered time. This is a great way to earn those VSP hours!
We appreciate your generosity and thank you in advance for your bountiful support ! If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to the 3rd grade room parents by email. 3A: SPX3ARoomParents23.24@gmail.com
3B: judelande@gmail.com
Food & Decor SignUp Genius Link:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4A82AA1FE3-45753245-theannual
Volunteer SignUp Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4A82AA1FE3-45637956-grandparents
Food & Decor SignUp Genius Link:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4A82AA1FE3-45753245-theannual
Volunteer SignUp Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4A82AA1FE3-45637956-grandparents
SOME SHOEBOX GIFT DRIVE
Holiday Shoebox Gift Drive
November 20 through December 13, 2023
This year, St. Pius X Regional School will once again participate in SOME’S (So Others Might Eat) annual Shoebox Gift Drive. Through the Shoebox Gift Drive, you can provide essential clothing and toiletry items and show the poor and homeless that you care. This can be a great way to learn the true meaning of giving.
Please wrap the shoebox lid and box separately. It is also helpful to tape a list of the items in the box on the lid.
Listed below are some suggested items to include in your gift.
Each shoebox gift should contain the following items:
1 hat 1 scarf
1 pair of gloves 1 pair of socks
1 pair of underwear 1 deodorant
2 razors 1 soap
1 shampoo 1 lotion
1 toothbrush 1 toothpaste
Please no cash, food, candy, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, or fast food gift cards. Please do not send any partially filled boxes; only complete ones. All items must be brought in to school by Wednesday, Dec. 13th so that we may deliver them to SOME on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Please deliver to PK4A Katie Bryant’s room.
St. Pius will be collecting Toys For Tots. Please help us by buying a new toy for a boy or a girl and do not wrap the gift. We will have Toys For Tots boxes in the lobby during school hours. We will begin collecting the gifts on Monday, November 13th. The deadline for our toy collection is Wednesday, December 13th. Please help support this wonderful program for children in need!
The Football Mania program ticket sales have concluded. CYO was able to raise $1,204. Please congratulate 2B (Ms. Parks') class for selling the most tickets. They have won a pizza party. We also want to congratulate Kian Thiong (4A) for winning the free CYO sports registration. Kian sold 19 tickets for our fundraiser!!
** For Those who purchased tickets, the fundraiser begins today, 11/2/23 through 01/07/24. We will announce the weekly winners, so stay tuned to see if you won!
** For Those who purchased tickets, the fundraiser begins today, 11/2/23 through 01/07/24. We will announce the weekly winners, so stay tuned to see if you won!
Basketball registration ends tomorrow, 11/3/23. There are only a few slots available on the teams. Please hurry and register if your child wants to play. https://backoffice.sportspilot.com/register/family/default.asp?asoid=106236
SANTA NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Our annual Christmas Bazaar is almost upon us. This year, the Bazaar will be held on December 4 and 5, in Father Nelson Hall. This very special event provides our children with the opportunity to do their holiday shopping for their families. More details to come.
In the meantime, to prepare for this wonderful event, several of Santa’s Shops need additional helpers. These helpers or table co-chairs are responsible for procuring inventory for their table, setting up their table for each day of the Bazaar and selling on the Bazaar days. Chairs must be VIRTUS certified since the bazaar takes place during school hours. If you would like to help, please send an email to spx.christmas.bazaar@gmail.com. Please see specific table requests below.
Mother/Daughter Table
Please reply to rice.tiauna@gmail.com.
Mother/daughter needs:
- volunteers who would like to make or donate homemade jewelry, bathbombs, candles, or soap; 1-5 hours being offered.
Raffle Table
- Toy donations! New toys that can be raffled off. Please put them in the box in the lobby. Please do not donate toys that you would not want yourself.
Raffle Ticket Table
- at-home assistance with organizing the tickets prior to filling raffle ticket orders. Organizing includes sorting tickets in quantities of 5, 10, 15, and 20 tickets. Definitely a task that can be done while home watching a good movie!
- volunteer(s) to help fill the raffle ticket pre-orders during school, between 1:30 and 3 p.m., a few days per week leading up to the event. This needs to be done at school, which requires the volunteer(s) to be VIRTUS certified.
Christmas Table
Please reply to aqualocke@yahoo.com. Christmas Table needs:
- Candy, candy, candy! Please donate your leftover Halloween candy that does not have Halloween images or Christmas colored candy, .5 VSP hours will be provided.
COVID- 19 INFORMATION
- If your child/ren are sick please stay home, if showing signs of COVID-19 please take a test. (please contact the school, we can send home a test with your child)
- If your child/ren tests positive please stay home, email your child’s teacher and the school nurse (mbenson@stpiusbowie.org)
- If your child is positive our protocol is to have them stay home for 5 days from the date they tested positive. The date of positivity is DAY 0. Upon the student’s return to school they may continue to mask until all symptoms have improved or until 10 days from positive test.
- If you have siblings who may be a close contact: test if they are negative they may continue to attend school. If they begin to show symptoms, students will be sent home and asked to retest.
- You may choose to send your child in with a mask at any time. Please supply extras in their bookbag and inform their teacher that you would like them to wear a mask.
More information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html
COVID-19 Symptoms :
cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell
