Letter from the Principal

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

"St. Pius X School is a diverse community, providing a stellar academic education through Catholic discipleship and service." - St. Pius X School's Mission Statement (2024)

Happy First Day of School, St. Pius X!

What an exciting day! As we launch into a new adventure together, I'm reminded of a childhood favorite - Winnie the Pooh. Before the era of Bluey, Paw Patrol, or the Trolls, there was this lovable bear and his heartwarming stories.

Winnie the Pooh, who is closing in on his 100th birthday, shared these words of wisdom that feel perfect for today: "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Isn't that a wonderful thought to carry with us into this new school year?

This year is all about embracing new experiences, forging friendships, and rediscovering the value in holding each other up in faith and community. Every one of you brings something unique and valuable to our school. Like Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, we'll learn, grow, and have fun together.

We have so many fantastic things planned for this year - each day will be a new opportunity to explore, create, and achieve. And remember, in the spirit of Pooh, none of it will be a bother - it'll be a joy!

Let's make this year extraordinary, filled with laughter, learning, and lots of "hunny" sweet moments. Welcome back, everyone!

Peace,

Mrs. Farewell

From the School Office

Office Hours Information

Regular Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

School Hours Information

Morning ESS (Extended School Services) opens at 7:00 AM.
Afternoon ESS ends at 5:30 PM.
School Doors Open at 8:30 AM; late bell rings at 8:40 AM; back gates close at 8:40 AM.
School Dismissal is at 2:00 PM on Mondays and 3:20 PM Tuesday through Friday.
K-4 Lunch is at 11:50 AM.
5-8 Lunch is at 12:25 PM.

ALMOST NEW!

Back to School BBQ is Back!

Join Us for a Sizzling Start to the School Year!

Friday, September 6^th

Save the date! All St. Pius X school families are invited to our Welcome Back to School BBQ Bash on Friday, September 6th, starting at 5:30 PM in the courtyard.

We’re firing up the grill with hotdogs, hamburgers, and drinks, plus plenty of fun activities for everyone! To celebrate our vibrant multicultural community, families with last names A-N are asked to bring a side dish (serving 6-8 people) featuring a favorite traditional dish, while families O-Z should bring a dessert. It’s the perfect chance to reconnect and kick off the school year together!

We’re on the lookout for volunteers to help with set-up, grilling, serving, and clean-up. Set-up will start right after school. Click the button below to sign up and be part of the fun!

Curriculum Night!

Meet the Teachers & Explore the Year Ahead!

Tuesday, September 17^th

Mark your calendars! All St. Pius X school families are invited to join us for Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 17th, at 6:00 PM.

We ask that at least one parent or guardian attend. This is your chance to meet your student’s teachers, dive into the exciting curriculum for the year, and connect with our wonderful St. Pius X community. Don’t miss out on this important and informative evening!

Reminders

Join us for our first school Mass on Wednesday, August 28th at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to participate in this cherished tradition. Please remember to wear your full dress uniform.
Dennis Uniforms has informed us that some families may be affected by recent shipping delays. They are working around the clock to fulfill orders. If you recently purchased uniforms from Dennis Uniforms and haven't received your order yet, please call our office at 425-778-9861 and speak with Mrs. Garcia to see how we can assist you in the meantime.
Please note: the domain for all emails has changed for Finalesite. Please save our new address to your contacts <info+stpx@fsenrollment.com>.
Click Here: Classroom Supply List 2024-2025

New Guidelines

Please take a moment to review the following updates and reminders:

Tardy Policy:

Students arriving after 8:45 AM must stop by the office to pick up a tardy slip before heading to class. For every three tardies, students will lose a free dress day.

Visitor Protocol:

All visitors must sign in and out at the office and obtain a visitor badge.

Water Bottles:

Please send your child to school with a reusable water bottle. They can refill it at the drinking fountain near the gym. The office will no longer provide water bottles or cups.

Snack Reminder:

Ensure your child has a morning snack (K-8). If they forget, they will need to eat something from their lunch. Please include any necessary utensils, as the school will no longer supply disposable utensils. Teachers will have a very limited supply of snacks.

Lunch Guidelines:

Pack a cold lunch for your child that doesn’t require heating. Microwaves will no longer be available. Lunches in thermoses are allowed. Remember to include any needed utensils, as the school will no longer provide them.

Full Dress Uniform:

Join us for our first school Mass on Wednesday, August 28th at 9:00 AM. All are welcome to participate in this cherished tradition. Please ensure your child wears their full dress uniform on August 28th and every Wednesday for School Mass.

Spirit Wear: Just a friendly reminder: Spirit Wear is reserved for Spirit Days only and is not part of the regular uniform.

Parent Portal Account: Please log in to your Parent Portal account to ensure your student is ready for school on Tuesday, August 27th. Complete or upload any pending items through your Parent Portal account. Access the portal here: https://stpx.schooladminonline.com/portal.

Safe Environment Requirements for Parents:

To drive on field trips, volunteer at events, coach, or participate in class activities, you must complete your Safe Environment requirements. Visit www.virtusonline.org to sign in or create a new account. If you have questions or need to check your compliance status, contact Joan Sullivan at jsullivan@stpx.org.

2024-2025 School Pictures

Wednesday, September 18^th

School pictures for all grades, Preschool-8th, and staff will be taken on Wednesday, September 18, in the morning, with all students in uniform. Both individual and classroom photos will be taken. A make up day will be scheduled later for individual photos only.

To order school pictures:

Click on the following link to order: 2024-2025 School Pictures
Parents can order for more than one student on the same order.
You will receive an email confirmation of your order.
Photos will be delivered to school and sent home with each student.
PICTURE ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 20.

If you have any questions about ordering, please contact KIDS Photography at 425-954-8762 or hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com.

CYO Athletics News

CYO Soccer Opportunities

If you missed the soccer registration deadline over the summer, it's not too late to sign up for one of the open spots on the below teams:

Kindergarten & 1^st grade Micro Soccer: Open to boys and girls
2^nd/3^rd grade boys: St. Pius X & St. Thomas More combined team
4^th grade girls: Are invited to play with Holy Rosary while spots remain available
6^th & 7^th grade boys: Are invited to play with Holy Rosary while spots remain available

Calling All Coaches

We Need You!

2 Opportunities to lead our Soccer Teams this Fall:

We’re in urgent need of volunteers to coach our CYO soccer team 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. 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 team thrive!

Get Ready to Run

Join Our Cross Country Team!

Practices Starting Soon!

Calling all boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade—no experience needed! Lace up your running shoes for a short, fun-filled season focused on personal growth and team spirit. Don’t miss out on the adventure!

Running Distances:

Kindergarten–2nd Grade: 0.4 miles
3rd Grade: .6 mile
4th & 5th Grades: 1 mile
6th & 7th Grades: 1.35 miles
8th Grade: 1.5 miles

Practices: After school at the track across the street (schedule will be announced in early September).

Meets: Held on Sundays at Woodland Park

Meet 1: September 22, 2024
Meet 2: September 29, 2024
Meet 3: October 6, 2024 (Championship)

Team Sideline Online Registration Made Easy! Follow these simple steps to register:

Visit Team Sideline.
Create an account if you don’t have one.
Add your child’s name to your account.
Click "Register Now" on the homepage.
Scroll down to select "Cross Country".
Click "Enroll".
Choose your child’s name from the "Enrollee" tab.
For Enrollment Type, select "player".
Under the "Program" tab, choose "Cross Country".
For "Offering", select "Cross Country".
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 Shawn Taylor at CYO@STPX.ORG.

Parent Like A Champion Workshop™

Play Like a Champion Today™ (PLACT) incorporates all the stakeholders in Catholic education – athletic administrators, coaches, parents and athletes. The goal is for all members of a parish/school community to work together to make sports the spiritual and character-building experience that it is meant to be.

How to Register:

To register a child athlete in a CYO Athletics sports offering (Grades K-8), it is mandatory that one parent/guardian register and complete the 1-hour Parent Like a Champion Workshop. This is a one-time requirement. The workshop is now offered virtually online.

Click Use "Coupon Code" and Enter "Parent2025"
DO NOT PAY FOR THE COURSE
Once registered you will be promoted to the home page which includes a welcome and instructions to help you navigate the course.
There is a full language translation tool in the upper left corner.
Click the "Select Language" drop-down to choose from several different language options if needed.
Once you have completed the course you will receive an automated email with a link to your certificate of completion.

Course Link: https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/seattlecyo/content/34433/Parent-Like-a-Champion-Today

Shawn Taylor

CYO Athletic Director

St. Pius X Catholic School

Parent Association News

Get a Head Start on Your Volunteer Hours!

Get Involved! The 2024-2025 school year at St. Pius X School is full of exciting volunteer opportunities—whether it’s in the classroom, at events, or supporting extracurriculars. Sign up online to be part of the action!

Fundraising

Jog-a-thon Kickoff Assembly!

Friday, September 13^th

Get ready to kick things into high gear! We’re starting the excitement with all school kickoff assembly on Friday, September 13th. Your student will be bringing home all the info you need, so stay tuned!

Join the Jog-a-thon Fun!

Friday, September 27^th

Get ready to sprint, skip, and cheer as we launch our first school fundraiser of the year on Friday, September 27, 2024! We’re racing towards an exciting goal of $12,000, and if we zoom past our stretch goal of $15,000, the whole school will celebrate with a surprise party!

It’s all about fun and friendly competition—let’s see which class brings the most spirit!

Want to get in on the action? Click the button below to volunteer!

Stop selling and start earning!

Scrip fundraising is a no-selling program that allows families to raise money for St. Pius X! Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards.

How does it work?

You purchase gift cards from the scrip mobile app, in person at the school office or from a volunteer after mass in the social hall. Your Scrip coordinator’s: Tran Van & Gaby Garcia can also assist with ordering & issuing physical cards.

You can contact Coordinators directly once you’ve downloaded the mobile app. Tap on ‘My Account’ and ‘Contact My Coordinators’ .

This is a completely safe way to purchase gift cards without the worry of scammers gaining access to your gift card numbers from big chain Grocery & Retail stores.

When you use scrip gift cards at your favorite retailers, you’re fundraising while you shop. With over 750+ retailers including grocery, department stores, gas stations, restaurants, hotels, home improvement, and more. Just by using scrip to pay for your normal weekly purchases, you can easily raise the $250 (minimal requirement) or earn more per year for the school.

Instructions how to download the mobile app: Click here for Instructions

St. Pius X Enrollment Code:

D167D8F91L712

Check out the new ‘Shop Online’ experience below!

Calendar

Beginning of School Dates & Times

Preschool and PK ONLY:

Wednesday/Thursday, August 28/29: Full Days
Friday, August 30: Half Day
Monday, September 2: No School (Labor Day)
Tuesday-Friday September 3-6: Full Days

Kindergarten through 8th grade:

Wednesday, August 28: Second Day of School – 8:40 AM to 3:20 PM. All School Mass at 9 AM. Students should wear full school uniforms and volunteer as readers, greeters/ushers, or gift bearers. All are welcome to join us!
Thursday, August 29: Full Day– 8:40 AM to 3:20 PM
Friday, August 30: Half Day – 8:40 AM to 12:00 PM. No ESS.
Monday, September 2: No School (Labor Day)
Tuesday/Friday, September 3-6: Full Days – 8:40 AM to 3:20 PM

Calendar Highlights

September 2024

Monday, September 2: Labor Day, No School
Friday, September 6: Back to School BBQ Potluck
Sunday, September 15: All School Sunday Mass at 11 AM. 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
Tuesday, September 17: Curriculum Night at 6 PM
Wednesday, September 18: School Picture Day & All School Mass at 9 AM. Students should wear their full school uniforms. Students should wear their full school uniforms and volunteer as readers, greeters/ushers, or gift bearers. All are welcome to join us!
Sunday, September 22: STPX Cross Country Meet #1
Friday, September 27: STPX Fall Jog-a-thon Event 2024
Sunday, September 29: STPX Cross Country Meet #2