We teach what we believe...
and live what we teach.
Thursday, March 7
Mass 10:30 am 1st Grade - 8th Grade
Monday, March 11
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Thursday, March 14
Reconciliation Grades 2-8
CYO Uniform Drop Off 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Nelson Hall
Friday, March 15
Tag Day - Students may dress of of uniform, dress code must be followed
Purse Bingo 7:00 pm Nelson Hall, Doors open at 6:00 pm
RE-ENROLLMENT FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025
Re-enrollment for next year for current students is closed. If you did not re-
enroll by February 29 you must reach out to Mrs. Fay by email at pfay@stpiusbowie.org.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
ESP Registration for the 24-25 school year is now closed. If you did not re-enroll your student by February 29 you must reach out to St. Pius ESP by email at stpiusxesp@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist.
BOOST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
The online parent application was released on Wednesday February 28, 2024 and will close on Friday May 3, 2024. Please visit marylandpublicschools.org/BOOST
Parent application must be completed before the student application can be completed. Please check back to the website frequently because the date for the student application has not yet been released.
ANNUAL PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION
Every year St. Pius X Regional School must receive an updated pastoral recommendation from your Church for you to receive the Catholic Tuition Rate. It is your responsibility to obtain the pastoral recommendation and supply it to the school. This form MUST be received by May 15, 2024 in order to receive the Catholic Rate. If the Pastoral Agreement is received after tuition agreement is signed your Catholic Rate will not begin until the month we receive it. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS ISSUED FOR PREVIOUSLY PAID MONTHS AT THE NON CATHOLIC RATE.
*If you are a member of one of the four regional parishes (St. Pius, Sacred Heart, St. Edwards or Ascension) the School office will reach out to the Church office to confirm the families have qualified for a Pastoral Recommendation for the 2024-2025 School Year if you have provided one to us previously.
UNEARNED VSP HOURS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
If you did not earn all your VSP hours for the 2022-2023 school year,
you will have received an invoice from TADS stating the amount you owe.
If you have any questions, please EMAIL Mrs. Fay at
pfay@stpiusbowie.org.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
St. Pius X Regional School follows the decision of Prince George County Public School when referring to weather related closures and delays.
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."
Thank you for a successful Scholastic Book Fair!
To the St. Pius community, thank you for a fabulous book fair. The library was transformed into an inviting book store which allowed our students and parents to choose some great books and wonderful gifts. Thank you for your generosity and your support! To all of our fabulous book fair volunteers, thank you for your help and your time. See you next year! Ms. Neitzey
Attention all interested soccer players (regardless of your skill level) we are in need of additional players for the boys 14U soccer team. Let’s make this spring season the best ever. Sign up ASAP.
Summer camp dates for this year are July 8 - 26. Camp is open to PK - 5th grade students. Attached you will find all of the necessary forms to enroll your child for camp, please DO NOT use previous year forms found on TADS. Please send all forms to Ms. Hampton at lhampton@stpiusbowie.org , do not upload them to TADS. Thank you!
Save the Date! St. Pius' Diversity Committee presents Multicultural Day on June 1st from 11 am - 3 pm. Come experience the cultural showcase that is St. Pius! Offering food, entertainment, and fun for all!
We are looking for students - yes you to help us design our Multicultural Day t-shirt! Artists of all experience levels are encouraged to submit.
Here are just some of the details for entry:
Here are just some of the details for entry:
Theme: What does diversity mean to you? - the way you interpret that is up to the artist! Be sure to include SPX, the words--Multicultural Day and the year 2024.
Size: The design should fit within a 10 inch by 10 inch square. Paper will be provided at request; please see Ms. Hampton for paper.
Due Date: April 8, 2024 to collection box in front office (Ms. Hampton)
See the contest flyer for more details.
Due Date: April 8, 2024 to collection box in front office (Ms. Hampton)
See the contest flyer for more details.
Let’s Get Poppin!!
SAVE THE DATE for ST PIUS X Regional School Virtual Popcorn Fundraiser -March 12th -19th, 2024!
All funds go toward updating our PreK playground area including a kid-friendly colored poured surface ground and a cover over the playground to provide some much-needed shade!
Everyone can participate (Staff, Students, and Parents)! Poppin Popcorn has
a variety of gourmet popcorn, candies, cookies, and seasonal items that can be sent directly to your purchaser and sold to them through your online link. Share your link via Email, Social media, and Text messages. Prizes will be awarded for our top sellers! More information about Poppin Popcorn can be found here:
https://poppinpopcornonline.com/
SAVE THE DATE for ST PIUS X Regional School Virtual Popcorn Fundraiser -March 12th -19th, 2024!
All funds go toward updating our PreK playground area including a kid-friendly colored poured surface ground and a cover over the playground to provide some much-needed shade!
Everyone can participate (Staff, Students, and Parents)! Poppin Popcorn has
a variety of gourmet popcorn, candies, cookies, and seasonal items that can be sent directly to your purchaser and sold to them through your online link. Share your link via Email, Social media, and Text messages. Prizes will be awarded for our top sellers! More information about Poppin Popcorn can be found here:
https://poppinpopcornonline.com/
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Purse Bingo! Best of luck!
Join us on Friday, March 15, 2024, for a night of fun and games. This event will be held in-person at Nelson Hall, located on the campus of St. Pius X Regional School at 14710 Annapolis Road in Bowie, MD.
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM BINGO BEGINS AT 7:00 PM
There are only 200 spots available! Pre-purchase your spot today to ensure entry into the event.
Admission is $25. Each admission includes one multi-game card. Additional cards and Bingo daubers can be purchased at the event. BYO food, wine or spirits.
Admission is $25. Each admission includes one multi-game card. Additional cards and Bingo daubers can be purchased at the event. BYO food, wine or spirits.
No food or beverages will be on sale at the event.
Please note this is an event for adults 18 years and older.
Questions, email: Christina.Caron@gmail.com
Please note this is an event for adults 18 years and older.
Questions, email: Christina.Caron@gmail.com
Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/pursebingomarch2024
Looking to get your VSP Hours? Sign-up to help at Purse Bingo here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4A82AA1FE3-48296842-purse#/
Track it Forward is the online system that our school uses to track our VSP (Volunteer Support Program) hours. A reminder that every family is required to participate. Dual parent homes are required to complete 20 hours, single parent families 10 hours. Uncompleted hours will be charged at the rate of $25 per hours.
All families must have an account to track their hours - accounts from past years are still active. The site can be found at https://www.trackitforward.com/site/st-pius-x-regional-school
Hours must be logged within 30 days of the event or they will not be approved. Parents are required to input their own hours which are then sent to the head of that activity to approve.
Questions? Contact Katie Skerpon at hsapresident1@stpiusbowie.org
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
