IMPORTANT DATES

• THIS WEEK - REGISTRATION PACKETS GO HOME
• DECEMBER 19 - LATE START
• DECEMBER 19 - DRESS DOWN DAY
• DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 3 - CHRISTMAS BREAK
• JANUARY 11 - EUCHRE NIGHT

Remember, in the event of severe weather conditions, the decision to close or delay the opening of our school will be made by 6:00 AM. We will communicate this via phone call and email, but you can also check local news, the school website, or the Remind app. Of course, please use your best judgment to determine whether you can safely make it to school during inclement weather. Additionally, as stated in our handbook, we will not send students outside when the wind chill is at or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Other safety considerations, such as playground conditions, will also be factored into our decisions.

In Christ,

Chris Milliron

Congratulations to Mrs. Wagner's class for winning our Gospel Value Spotting award this week! They were recognized for demonstrating responsibility by making sure that their names were on all papers turned in this week, without reminders. Mrs. Wagner's class has earned a dress down day Monday!

We warmly invite all parents and guardians to join us for school Mass! Here is our schedule for this week:



Monday, December 9 - 8:45 am - Mass - 1st-8th grades

Thursday, December 12 - 8:45 am - Mass - 2nd-8th grades

The ordering window for January lunch is now open! You can order lunches through December 20th.

This service is not possible without volunteers. All volunteers are required to have safe environment training.

Click to volunteer for

December

You can find all of the HASA events and sign-ups HERE on our website!

Over 90 students participated in our inaugural Pious Pages Book Club this November. Here are some of the fascinating facts submitted throughout the month:

• Blessed Carlo Acutis created a website about God and the Eucharist.
• St. Maria Goretti died while kissing the crucifix and holding a medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• St. Francis of Assisi's religious order is called the Friars Minor.



With so many incredible entries, we selected three winners to receive saint prize packages! Congratulations to Cecilia Dietz, Dominick Wnek, and Elias Stout!

We hope your family will continue to join us in celebrating the saints throughout the year. Encourage your child to check out a book from the school library each month to keep learning about the holy men and women who have shaped—and continue to shape—our faith.

It’s time to sprinkle some extra happiness into the school day for our teachers! Help us bring sweet smiles to their faces with a donut, coffee and bagel station on Wednesday, December 18.

Glazed, jelly, powdered or cake - whatever you choose to donate - we will gladly take! It’s easy to “dough-nate” - click HERE!

There will be more volleyball playoffs December 13-15. December 15 is the championship, but our teams' participation is contingent upon their outcomes this weekend. Be sure to check the athletic calendar HERE for those games, updates, changes or cancellations.

Math Kangaroo Competition is coming back to Saint Pius X on March 20, 2025! Join this fun math contest and boost your passion for math and logic.

Enroll with code PIUSX2025 this fall. The first 20 students get a free magnet. 

Questions? Contact the coordinator at joanna@mathkangaroo.org.

Congratulations to Mrs. Horner, one of our school nurses, on her profession of faith and on receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist!

Looking to deepen your prayer life with simple, daily steps in the new year? Become a small group leader for our Christmas Parish Book discussion groups! This role involves five meetings held on consecutive weeks, beginning the week of Jan. 12, at a day, time, and location of your choice. You may choose to host a group exclusively for school parents or open it to parishioners at large. The book includes daily five-minute readings, and both Leader and Participant Guides are provided. Contact Lisa Marino at lmarino@stpius.net this week for more information.