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IN THIS ISSUE
*News from the Finance Office
*SPX Chess Club
*School Photo Day
*Multicultural Day--links to order t-shirts and volunteer to bring food
*SPX School yearbook online ordering instructions
*CYO Spring 2025 offerings (CYO flyer updated as of Tu 3/11/25)
*SPX School Summer Camp
*March 27, 2025 Newsnotes announcements
MARYLAND BOOST PROGRAM
The State of Maryland offers a scholarship program for eligible students in grades K-8 called BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today). Funds are used to help the student attend a participating non-public school.
The parent application for the BOOST program for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. The deadline to apply for a BOOST scholarship is Friday, May 9, 2025.
The BOOST website offers customer service sessions and weekly virtual assistance on Wednesdays from 12 noon to 1 pm until May 7th.
To obtain more information about this program or access the application, please visit Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program, boost.msde@maryland.gov, or contact Mrs. Sally Toohey (school finance) at stoohey@stpiusbowie.org.
Join the SPX Chess Club with Mr. Limarzi! Whether you are already a chessmaster or a total beginner, all students from grades 4-8 are invited to join.
The club will be held every Thursday in the Tech Lab from 3:30 - 4:30 PM, beginning on April 3rd (dates--4/3/25, 4/10/25, 5/1/25, 5/8/25, 5/15/25, 5/29/25, 6/5/25).
We’ll learn the game, practice puzzles, play against bots of all skill levels, and compete with other members of the club with similar abilities.
Click here to sign up. Chess club sign up opens at 5pm on 3/27/2025.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025:
1)Whole classroom photos and
2)the annual eighth grade panoramic photo (students in gown and stole).
Students should dress in regular uniform (not the PE uniform). The cost of the eighth-grade panoramic photo is included in the eighth-grade fee.
Parents--please use the Sign-Up Genius link below to volunteer to assist at photo day.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025:
1)Spring 2025 Personality photo day and
2)optional individual eighth-grade student graduation photo day (with gown and stole).
Students may be out of uniform on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 but should follow appropriate Tag Day dress code rules. Eighth graders may opt to have an individual graduation photograph taken that day (gown and stole only).
Paper photo order forms were sent home; students who order using paper forms should present the form to the photographer on picture day. Parents may use the paper photo order forms to order the spring personality photos.
Online preorders will close 48 hours before picture day.
The online portal (shop.legacystudios.com) may be used to order:
1) the spring 2025 personality photos,
2) individual eighth-grade graduation gown and stole photos, and
3) additional eighth grade panoramic photographs using the codes as outlined below.
To pre-order online, visit shop.legacystudios.com and enter the appropriate online code:
4594R25 (underclass spring individual photo)
4594J25 (optional 8th grade stole/gown images)
4594E25 (eighth grade panoramic photograph)--additional copies
Eighth grade parents--PLEASE READ REGARDING PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHS:
The $20 fee for ONE (1) eighth grade panoramic photograph is included in the annual eighth grade activity fee. The school is placing a bulk order for one (1) panoramic photograph of the eighth grade for each graduating student.
IF a family would like to obtain additional eighth grade panoramic photographs, they may purchase them online at events.legacystudios.com and enter the unique ordering code above.
Students and families will be able to view and purchase additional Panoramic photos online one week post picture day (on or about Tuesday, April 15, 2025). Finished packages will be shipped directly to student's homes.
Parents--please use the Sign-Up Genius link below to volunteer to assist at photo day.
MULTICULTURAL DAY--ORDER YOUR T-SHIRT
Multicultural Day T-Shirts ON SALE NOW! Click the action button above to place your order! Contact bwillsharks@gmail.com for any t-shirt specific questions.
Please complete the google form above to order your child(s) t-shirt to be worn on May 2nd. The winning design was selected by the Administration and the Diversity Committee. Order forms and payment MUST be submitted no later than Thursday, April 10, 2025. Please see the Google form for payment instructions. If ordering multiple t-shirts, you need to submit a form separately for each person. Moving forward, the 2025 multicultural day t-shirt can be worn to school on PE days.
MULTICULTURAL DAY--FOOD DONATIONS
The Diversity Committee Presents:
The 3rd Multicultural Day--Friday, May 2, 2025-4:30pm
Attention SPX Community: COMING SOON/SAVE THE DATE- Friday, May 2nd at 4:30pm- The 3rd Annual Multicultural Day. Food, fun, and entertainment. We are looking for members of our community to sign-up and share a dish that highlights their family! This event is VSP eligible. Don’t hesitate, sign-up today!
Please see the flyer below for instructions on how to order your SPX School yearbook online.
SPX CYO will offer flag football, soccer, and track and field programs (spring 2025). Flag football registration information will be available in the immediate future. Soccer and track/field registration is currently open; please see the updated flyer below for additional details. The attached CYO flyer was updated as of Tuesday, March 11, 2025, so please be sure to consult this document for the most up-to-date information. Questions can be directed to spx.cyosports@gmail.com.
St. Pius is offering 2 summer camp programs this year for our registered/enrolled students. Pre-school/K summer program will be offered from June 23 - August 8, 2025, and grades K-8 camp will be offered from July 7 - 25, 2025. Kindergarten aged students will be able to attend both/either camp.
Please see attached flyers for more information.
