Tuesday, October 15, 2024

"Education is a matter of the heart." — St. John Bosco

Autumn brings a sense of settling in and focus to our school. As we look toward next week's Fall Conferences, we can take a moment to pause and consider the many graces here in our school community. For example, attending weekly school Masses together, including our special Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Mass tomorrow. We are excited to welcome them to St. Pius!

We also receive amazing support from our community, which includes groups such as the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) who hosted a spaghetti dinner on Sunday with some of the proceeds benefitting the school. Additionally, we have dozens and dozens of winter coats available for free to any student here at St. Pius, through the generous donation of the Knights of Columbus. 

Two weeks ago, we gathered for our Parent Club kickoff to learn about exciting plans for this year and to envision a bright future for our students through Strategic Planning. We have another opportunity to come together next Tuesday, October 22, at 6pm for our Multicultural Night for Parents. This event will be led by second-grade parent Mrs. Satarupa Joardar, and husband and School Commission President, Mr. Rohit Mojumder.

Please join us this Sunday, October 20, for our All School Mass at 11am at St. Pius X Church. Our students will be actively participating by singing in the student choir, reading, gift-bearing, and ushering. Remember to have your children wear their school uniforms.

We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events as we continue to strenghten our school community!

Peace,

Mrs. Farewell

Reminders

• Grandparent Day is TOMORROW! Invite grandparents to join us on Wednesday, October 16th for mass at 9 AM, refreshments, a tour of their grandchild's classroom, and book fair visit!
• Fall Conferences Next Week! Please use your teacher's link to sign up for fall conferences on October 23rd, 24th and 25th.
• Join us for Safe Environment Training in Spanish this Thursday, October 17th, at 6:30 PM in the gym. Please call our office with any questions.

Free Winter Coats for Our Students!

The Knights of Columbus have generously donated brand new winter coats to our amazing students! If you would like to reserve one for your child, please email or call our office.

Our School is a Family!

We had an amazing Community Day! Take a look at some of our photos here and throughout the newsletter!

In the Spirit of Community!

You're invited to join St. Pius X Catholic School for our Annual Fund Dinner on November 16, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Kim & Nanette Villanueva Gym.

Celebrate with us as we honor the 2024 Distinguished Alumni, the Keen Family, enjoy a delicious dinner, and watch entertaining performances by our talented St. Pius X students.

Tickets will be available for purchase soon! Don’t miss out!

SCRIP Gift Cards are available for almost all your needs!

Gas, Gifting, Groceries, Travel and More! Explore the 750+ brands that are available! Visit our website for more information: https://stpx.org/scrip-gift-cards

We still need SCRIP Volunteers to help out on Sundays after Mass! Please call our office at 425.778.9861 to sign up!

Multicultural Meeting

Tuesday, October 22

6:00 PM

Dear Families,

For those of you who do not know me yet, my name is Samantha Merca. I am originally from Colombia, and this is my third year teaching Spanish at St. Pius X.

I am writing to invite you to a multicultural meeting that we are organizing on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00 PM at St. Pius X School. The purpose of this meeting is to bring together our school families to share ideas and discuss how we can help our students integrate and have the best multicultural experiences.

We believe that this meeting will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet new families, learn about different cultures, and expand your involvement in our school activities. Additionally, we would like to encourage attendees, if possible, to wear something from their traditional customs—whether it is a dress, a hat, or something similar—and/or to bring a cultural object that symbolizes or represents your culture, values, or traditions. For example, if you are from Japan, you could bring a traditional Japanese teacup; if you are from Texas, perhaps a cowboy hat and boots.

Moreover, if you would like to bring a small plate of food that represents your culture, it would be highly appreciated. This event will be a great way for everyone to experience the diversity of our community. Remember that the goal of bringing a cultural object is to share something from your culture with others and to help us learn about each other’s cultures. It is important to be respectful of other traditions and cultures and to stay open-minded about learning new things.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this exciting evening.

Thank you for your time. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Samantha Merca

Soccer

Let's Go Eagles!

There's still time to catch our youngest Eagles in action. Come cheer on the K/1st grade squad this Saturday, 10/19 at 9:00 AM as the face St. Mary Magdalen at Holy Rosary Edmonds (Field 1).

LAST CALL FOR CYO BASKETBALL!

If you aren't registered for basketball, now is the time! It is going to be a great season, and we hope to see you on the court soon! REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS WEEK! Don't delay-Sign your child up today on TeamSideline!!! (Directions below)

Team Sideline Online Registration Made Easy!

 Follow these simple steps to register:

1. Visit Team Sideline.
2. Create an account if you don’t have one.
3. Add your child’s name to your account.
4. Click "Register Now" on the homepage.
5. Scroll down to select "Basketball".
6. Click "Enroll".
7. Choose your child’s name from the "Enrollee" tab.
8. For Enrollment Type, select "player".
9. Under the "Program" tab, choose "Basketball".
10. For "Offering", select "Basketball".
11. Add enrollment to your cart and proceed to checkout. The registration fee will be billed during the season once the team is confirmed.

For questions or to volunteer, please contact CYO Athletic Director ShawnTaylor at CYO@STPX.ORG.

Calling All Coaches

We Need You!

Volunteer Opportunities to lead our Basketball Teams this Winter: 

We’re in urgent need of volunteers to coach our CYO basketball teams this season. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved, make a difference, and earn volunteer hours. No prior experience is required—CYO provides comprehensive training to get you ready. Extra bonus-Coach gets to pick the practice schedule! Register as a volunteer when signing up your player for the season. Step up, join us, and help our teams thrive!

Calendar Highlights

October 2024

• Monday, October 14 - October 25: Scholastic Bookfair
• Wednesday, October 16: Grandparent Day
• Thursday, October 17: The Great Shake Out Earthquake Drill
• Thursday, October 17: Safe Environment Training (Spanish)
• Sunday, October 20: All School Sunday Mass at 11 AM.
• Wednesday, October 23: Fall Conference Day
• Thursday, October 24: Fall Conference Day
• Friday, October 25: Fall Conference Day
• Tuesday, October 29: Pizza Tuesday!

The St. Pius X School's Full 2024-2025 pdf/printable calendar is here or on our website at www.stpx.org.

All School Sunday Mass at 11 AM on Sunday, October 20. 

Students should wear their school uniforms and volunteer as readers, greeters/ushers, gift bearers, and sing in the children's choir. Students singing in the choir should arrive at 10am to practice. Please contact Mr. Guzman to sign up at mguzman@stpx.org​

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We look forward to keeping you informed! ✅

St. Pius X Catholic School is a diverse community providing a stellar academic education through Catholic discipleship and service.

Phone: 425.778.9861 | Email: Office@stpx.org