SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EDITION OF NEWSNOTES
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Thanksgiving holiday provides an opportunity to travel, catch up on rest, deepen relationships, spend quality time with friends and family, and reflect upon the “big picture”: life, time, priorities, and what we are truly thankful for.
We are grateful that you decided to send your child (children) to St. Pius X Regional School. The provision of a rigorous education in a kind, safe, welcoming and diverse environment remains our top priority. We are thankful for the countless hours parents, grandparents, and family members volunteer to support classroom activities, school events, and extracurricular clubs/teams.
We hope that you enjoy your Thanksgiving vacation. We look forward to seeing you and the smiling faces of your children upon the return to school on the morning of Monday, December 2, 2024.
With best wishes,
The Administration at St. Pius X Regional School
Ms. Ann Gillespie, Principal
Ms. Leigh Hampton, Vice-Principal
Thursday, November 28, 2024
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!
NO SCHOOL--Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 29, 2024
NO SCHOOL--Thanksgiving Break
Sunday, December 1, 2024
First Sunday of Advent
Monday, December 2, 2024
SCHOOL RESUMES
Toys for Tots new/unwrapped toy drive continues this week
session two starts--afterschool clubs
Pack 730 Christmas Card collection for the Troops--Christmas cards DUE
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Progress Reports
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
HSPT (High School Placement Test) for eighth graders
High School Application process/Financial Aid zoom hosted by the Diversity Committee, for 7th and 8th grade parents (see below for more information), 7 pm
Thursday, December 5, 2024
6:30 pm, Diversity Committee meeting
***The Mass previously scheduled on Thursday December 5, 2024 has been rescheduled to Monday, December 9, 2024***
Friday, December 6, 2024
1/2 day, NO ESP
11:30 am PK dismissal
12 noon K-8 dismissal
CFA online orders for Wednesday 12/11/24 CFA lunch are due
Spirit Day at Bowie Raising Cane's Chicken, 12 noon to 4:30 pm
IN THIS ABBREVIATED EDITION:
**Happy Thanksgiving message from the Administration
**Christmas Card Collection for the Troops due 12/2/24
**Christmas Bazaar
**Diversity Committee news
**Toys for Tots new/unwrapped toy drive
**Spirit Day event--Raising Cane's Chicken
**Spirit Day event--Blaze Pizza
**Purse Bingo
**Finance Office updates
**Newnotes calendar update
Christmas Card Collection for the Troops--Cards due Monday, December 2, 2024
Pack 730: Christmas Card Collection for our Troops
Our Cub Scout Pack 730 is looking to spread a little holiday cheer to our deployed Troops overseas this year by making and sending Christmas Cards through the USASOA. In an effort to reach as many service members as possible, we invite all students to join us in making Christmas Cards. Please no glitter or loose items on the cards and no sealed envelopes. All Christmas Cards can be dropped off in the decorated box in the front office. In order to ensure they arrive by Christmas please drop off all cards by Monday, December 2nd. Any questions reach out to Ashley Lally at Pack730popcorn@gmail.com
You can find out more about the program here: https://www.usasoa.org/christmas-cards-for-our-deployed-troops
Our Cub Scout Pack 730 is looking to spread a little holiday cheer to our deployed Troops overseas this year by making and sending Christmas Cards through the USASOA. In an effort to reach as many service members as possible, we invite all students to join us in making Christmas Cards. Please no glitter or loose items on the cards and no sealed envelopes. All Christmas Cards can be dropped off in the decorated box in the front office. In order to ensure they arrive by Christmas please drop off all cards by Monday, December 2nd. Any questions reach out to Ashley Lally at Pack730popcorn@gmail.com
You can find out more about the program here: https://www.usasoa.org/christmas-cards-for-our-deployed-troops
SANTA NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Dear SPX Families,
The Christmas Bazaar is less than 2 weeks away!
Sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4EABAF29A4FD0-53388125-2024#/
Sign up to donate baked goods and soda at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4EABAF29A4FD0-53389065-christmas#/
Raffle Table Needs:
If you have any gently used or new items for children, we would be incredibly grateful for your donations to our Raffle Table.
Additionally, we’re looking for items that our teachers might enjoy, whether new or pre-loved. Your contributions help us create a festive and exciting experience for everyone involved!
If you would like to donate, please leave items in the front lobby labeled Raffle Table.
The Raffle Table is also looking for a Chair and Co-Chair for next year.
Thanks in advance,
Becky Guzman 8B
Raffle Table Chair
Christmas Table Needs:
Candy Candy Candy!
-Christmas Themed
-Leftover from Halloween
Please leave items in the front labeled Deck the Halls Table - Christmas Bazaar.
Thanks in advance,
Aqualina Thurston and Monette Quach
Deck The Halls Table Chairs
Lastly, volunteers are needed to help process ticket presale forms. If you are available and Virtus compliment, help is needed in the afternoons from 1:30pm - 3pm at the school. Please contact Chrystal Hunter at chrystalfhunter@gmail.com if you’d like to help or require more information.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping make this event memorable for our school!
Kate, Megan, Kandyce and Tiara
The Diversity Committee Presents: Money Matters...
Applying to high schools within the Archdiocese of Washington can be very nerve-racking and time consuming. With applications due in December, the Diversity Committee would like to help you navigate the application processes. Please join us on December 4th at 7pm as Rosalyn Cruz, Director of Recruitment - Elizabeth Seton High school, presents financial aid and other application tips.
Rosalyn Cruz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Money Matters: Financial Aid Tips When Applying to High School
Time: Dec 4, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 823 2070 9492
Passcode: 862178
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Applying to high schools within the Archdiocese of Washington can be very nerve-racking and time consuming. With applications due in December, the Diversity Committee would like to help you navigate the application processes. Please join us on December 4th at 7pm as Rosalyn Cruz, Director of Recruitment - Elizabeth Seton High school, presents financial aid and other application tips.
Rosalyn Cruz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Money Matters: Financial Aid Tips When Applying to High School
Time: Dec 4, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82320709492?pwd=4Kld4kOWeok8qer8zxfBnkzdegF90E.1
Meeting ID: 823 2070 9492
Passcode: 862178
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Meeting ID: 823 2070 9492
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Director of Recruitment
Elizabeth Seton High School
5715 Emerson Street
Bladensburg, Maryland 20710(301) 864-4532 x7015
Light to Know, Grace to do.
As per tradition at St. Pius X Regional School, we will collect toys for Toys for Tots. We are asking each family to send in one (or more) brand new unwrapped toy(s). The toys will be collected by officers from our County Police department. Toys will be collected through Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Please help support this very important and meaningful cause.
Friday, December 6, 2024 between 12 noon and 4:30 pm
Bowie Raising Cane's Chicken
A Spirit Day to support St. Pius X School will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Bowie Raising Cane's Chicken location from 12 noon to 4:30 pm. The Bowie Raising Cane's is located at 16401 Heritage Boulevard, Bowie, MD 20716 (behind Lowe's Hardware). The phone number for Raising Cane's is 301-296-7035. Please be sure to mention that you are from St. Pius X Regional School and watch this space for more details.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 between 3 pm and 8:30 pm Bowie Town Center Blaze Pizza
Please attend the Spirit Night at Blaze Pizza on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 anytime between 3 pm and 8:30 pm and show your school spirit. Blaze Pizza is located at the Bowie Town Center, 15431 Excelsior Drive, Bowie, MD 20716. Blaze Pizza will donate 20% of the proceeds back to our school. If you attend the event, please let them know that you are part of the St. Pius X Regional School community. Please watch this space for more details. Thank you in advance for your support of our wonderful school community!
Santa isn't the only one with a great bag this season... PURSE BINGO IS BACK!
Join us for a jolly time on December 13, 2024, for a night of fun and reindeer games. This merry 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 and BINGO BEGINS AT 7:00 PMThere 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.
Please note this is an event for adults 18 years and older. Also, no Scrooges allowed!
Questions, email: sarahkrandle@gmail.com
Get your tickets at: Purse Bingo Looking to get your VSP Hours? Sign-up to help at Purse Bingo here: Purse Bingo Volunteer
2025-2026 Archdiocese of Washington Tuition Assistance Program:
The application window for ADW tuition assistance is now open. The deadline for Elementary School tuition assistance is Friday, February 21, 2025. This is for students in Pre-K-8th grade.
CALENDAR UPDATE:
The Mass previously scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024 has been rescheduled to Monday, December 9, 2024.
The Mass previously scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024 has been rescheduled to Monday, December 9, 2024.
