IMPORTANT DATES

• OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER LUNCH CLOSES
• OCTOBER 27 - FALL FAMILY FUN FEST
• OCTOBER 28 - INPEA LEGISLATIVE EVENT
• OCTOBER 31 - LATE START
• OCTOBER 31 - DRESS DOWN DAY (NO COSTUMES)
• NOVEMBER 4-8 - BOOK FAIR
• NOVEMBER 12 - FALL BAND CONCERT
• NOVEMBER 15 - E-LEARNING DAY
• NOVEMBER 22 - TRIVIA NIGHT

Tuesday our 4th graders and middle school students will travel to Notre Dame for the annual Diocesan All Schools Mass. Then, mark your calendars for next Sunday, October 27, when HASA will host a Fall Family Fun Fest in the Rectory Lot. This is a wonderful chance to celebrate this beautiful season with our parish community! There will be games, face painting, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, and even a sneak peek of our school musical. We hope to see you there!

In Christ,

Chris Milliron

Congratulations to Mrs. Lohr's class for winning this week's Gospel Value Spotting award! They were recognized by Ms. T for the value of Respect by always being polite and using good manners in the lunchroom. Mrs. Lohr'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:



Wednesday, October 23 - 8:00 am - Prayer Service - Kindergarten

Wednesday, October 23 - 8:45 am - Mass - 1st grade

Thursday, October 24 - 8:45 am - Mass - 2nd-8th grades

Join Us for a Meet & Mingle with Our Legislators!

Saint Pius X Catholic School, in partnership with the Indiana Non-Public Education Association, invites you to an important opportunity to connect face-to-face with our local legislators.

This is your chance to engage with lawmakers, share the experiences of students and families in our community, and advocate for universal choice in the upcoming 2025 legislative session.

• When: October 28, 2024
• Where: Schooler Parish Life Center
• Light breakfast and beverages will be provided.

Please RSVP to Symbol Moser at smoser@stpius.net. We look forward to seeing you there!

Calling All 4th and 5th Grade Readers! Parents, you're invited too!

Join us for an informational meeting to learn about the exciting Battle of the Books competition!

Date: October 30th

Time: After School

Location: SPX Library

What is Battle of the Books?

It's a fun and engaging reading competition where students dive into a variety of great books and compete to see who knows them best!

How it Works:

• Read: Students read from a selected list of books.
• Discuss: Parent-led teams discuss the books and prepare together.
• Compete: Teams of four answer questions about the books in a thrilling quiz-show format.

The big competition will take place in late February. It's a fantastic way to encourage reading, teamwork, and fun! Hope to see you there!

Last week, the third graders wrapped up their economics unit with a field trip to the South Bend Chocolate Factory, where they saw real-world examples of what they have been learning.

Please consider volunteering for the SPX lunch program!

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

Click to volunteer for October

Today is the last day to order lunches for November!

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

Congratulations to our 5th/6th grade Softball teams for winning the Championship! And good luck to all of our teams playing Championship and Playoff games today! 

Be sure to check the athletic calendar HERE for any updates, changes or cancellations.

Help us explore the possibility of adding a track and soccer field to our parish campus! Saint Pius X is considering this project to benefit both parishioners and the school community. Please take a moment to complete the track survey and share your interest in making this vision a reality.

Our next Dress Down Day will be October 31st, Halloween costumes are not permitted. Masks and political costumes are also prohibited. Please ensure students follow all guidelines

SPX and Little Lions tote bags are available for $2.00, and seat pads for $1.00. Visit the front office to explore all the options!

Did you know that the proceeds from SPX Trivia Night support the Saint Pius X Catholic School Band? Mark your calendars for November 22 and stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Join us as we unite Catholic schools from the South Bend side of the Diocese of FW-SB to push universal school choice Across the Finish Line! On November 12th we are having a short conversation on the effort My School Options (MSO), the Institute for Quality Education (IQE), and the Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA) are making to remove all income requirements for the Choice Scholarship (voucher). This would mean that all children in Indiana get a voucher and no parent would need to submit financial documents to prove their income for the voucher as part of enrollment. Come at 6:30pm and learn how your story is at the center of Indiana becoming a universal school choice state for the very first time!

Universal School Choice Parent Meeting

St. Joseph High School

Tuesday, November 12th 6:30pm

RSVP here