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The Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools Office is hosting parent/guardian workshops at three different Catholic school locations in Prince George's County. The youth mental health and anxiety programs are designed to support your children's mental and emotional well-being.  The workshops are provided at no cost to parents of students in Prince George's County Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools.

The programs will be led by Jonathan Dalton, PhD, a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment of anxiety and related disorders.  Dr. Dalton is the founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change in Rockville, Maryland.

"Mental Health 101 and how to know if your child needs help"

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

"How to prevent anxiety from turning into depression for youth"

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

"Effective parenting strategies to reduce anxiety in children"

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Parents--please feel free to sign up for as many sessions as you would like to attend.  The sessions are for adults; please find alternate childcare.  See the link in the flyer below to register.

Questions?  Please contact Brian Radziwill (ADW Catholic Schools Office) at radziwillb@adw.org.

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, 2025 in order to receive the Catholic Rate. If the Pastoral Agreement is received after the 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 2025-2026 School Year if you have provided one to us previously.

Parents are welcome to attend a Middle School Honor Roll Assembly on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10 am in the Church.  A Mass for students in grades K through 8 will follow the Honor Roll Assembly at or about 10:30 am.  Parents should plan to move to the rear of the Church immediately after the conclusion of the Honor Roll Assembly so that students, faculty, and staff may be seated for the Mass.

A Spirit Day to support St. Pius X School will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 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 is 301-296-7035.  Please mention that you are from St. Pius X Regional School when you visit the restaurant.  If you order online or order using the app, use promo code RCFUND96 to ensure that our school gets credit for your order.  Raising Cane's will donate 15 percent of net sales to Saint Pius School.  Please attend this event to support our wonderful school community!

MAP stands for "measuring academic progress" (standardized tests).

Parents--please bring your well rested student(s) to school on time.   Students should bring two sharpened pencils.  Also, please ensure that your student(s) eat a hearty and healthy breakfast before school, especially on the MAP Assessment mornings.  

Thursday, May 1, 2025         Grades 2 and 3--Reading--8:30 am

Friday, May 2, 2025              Grades 2 and 3--Language Usage--8:30 am

Monday, May 5, 2025           Grade 1--Math

Tuesday, May 6, 2025          Middle School Math--8:15 am

Wednesday, May 7, 2025     Middle School Reading--8:15 am

Thursday, May 8, 2025         Middle School Language Usage--8:15 am

Monday, May 12, 2025         Grade 1--Reading

Tuesday, May 13, 2025        Grades 4 and 5--Math--8:30 am

Wednesday, May 14, 2025   Grades 4 and 5--Reading--8:30 am

Friday, May 16, 2025            Grades 4 and 5--Language Usage--8:30 am

Bowie Youth & Family Services' is hosting a AD(H)D Group on Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21, 28. For more information, please see the attached flier.

4:30 pm                            Welcome from Ms. Gillespie, Principal; SPX Chorus                                                     performance

4:45 pm-6:45 pm              Bidding for baskets--ongoing

5:00 pm-5:45 pm              ISELF Cultural Works musical presentation

6:15 pm                            The Hunt School of Irish Dance

6:30 pm                            The UMCP Terp Lion--Lion Dance Show

7:00 pm                            Silent auction winners announced

The JABS Ice Cream truck will be located on the back parking lot during Multicultural Day; parents should plan to pay for the ice cream at the JABS Ice Cream truck.  Children may visit the "activity zone" for adventures, fun, and prizes.

Single tickets to Multicultural Day cost $5.00 each and a family ticket (for 5-8 family members) costs $20 each.  Upon arrival, visit the welcome table to pay the entry fee via cash or credit or pick up entry tickets (if prepaid).  

 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!