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Pius XI Family Newsletter | May 1, 2024 | |
Heavenly Father, we come before You this morning with a heart full of gratitude for the gift of another day. As the sun rises, let our spirits rise in worship and adoration of You. You are our rock, fortress, and deliverer. In You, we place our trust as we start this day. We ask for Your Holy Spirit to fill us anew, that our faith may be strengthened and our walk with You deepened. Guide us in Your truth. Psalm 25:4-5 “Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long.” Open our hearts to understand Your Word and Your will for our lives more clearly. Help us to see the opportunities You provide to express faith in action. Amen.
To be included in our community prayers: prayers@piusxi.org
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Letter from the Principal | |
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Parents and Guardians,
As the calendar turns to May, I wanted to provide you with the final exam schedule for the second semester. The schedule will mirror what we did in January, please see below for details. Our Seniors will start exams on Monday, May 20th. While we do have some classes that include Juniors and Seniors, the decision to have Juniors take Senior exams will be up to the individual classroom teacher. Please review this document if you have a senior or Junior to see when Senior exams will be taking place during the week of May 20th (we have organized it to spread them out) and if your Junior will be taking the exam with Seniors.
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We will have an open campus for our regular exam week starting May 28th. We will NOT have an open campus for senior exam week and the school schedule\day will run as normal.
Day 1 Tuesday, May 28th
TAC
7:50-8:06
Mods 1/2-A
8:10-9:25
Mods 3/4-A
9:35-10:50
Mods 5/6-A
11:00-12:15
Mods 7/8-A
12:25-1:40
1:40 Dismissal
Day 2 Wednesday, May 29th
TAC
7:50-8:06
Mods 9/10-A
8:10-9:25
Mods 11/12-A
9:35-10:50
Mods 1/2-B
11:00-12:15
Mods 3/4-B
12:25-1:40
1:40 Dismissal
Day 3 Thursday, May 30th
TAC
7:50-8:06
Mods 5\6-B
8:10-9:25
Mods 7/8-B
9:35-10:50
Mods 9/10-B
11:00-12:15
Mods 11/12-B
12:25-1:40
1:40 Dismissal
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Padres y Guardianes,
Ahora que el calendario llega a mayo, quería brindarles el calendario de exámenes finales para el segundo semestre. El horario reflejará lo que hicimos en enero; consulte a continuación para obtener más detalles. Nuestros Seniors comenzarán los exámenes el lunes 20 de mayo. Si bien tenemos algunas clases que incluyen estudiantes de tercer y cuarto año, la decisión de que los estudiantes de tercer año tomen los exámenes de último año dependerá del maestro de cada salón de clase. Revise esta hoja de cálculo si tiene un Senior o un Junior para ver cuándo se llevarán a cabo los exámenes para Seniors durante la semana del 20 de mayo (la hemos organizado para distribuirlos) y si su Junior tomará el examen con Seniors.
Tendremos un campus abierto para nuestra semana regular de exámenes a partir del 28 de mayo. NO tendremos un campus abierto para la semana de exámenes de los Seniors y el horario/día escolar se desarrollará con normalidad.
Day 1 Martes, May 28th
TAC
7:50-8:06
Mods 1/2-A
8:10-9:25
Mods 3/4-A
9:35-10:50
Mods 5/6-A
11:00-12:15
Mods 7/8-A
12:25-1:40
1:40 Dismissal
Day 2 Miercoles, May 29th
TAC
7:50-8:06
Mods 9/10-A
8:10-9:25
Mods 11/12-A
9:35-10:50
Mods 1/2-B
11:00-12:15
Mods 3/4-B
12:25-1:40
1:40 Dismissal
Day 3 Jueves, May 30th
TAC
7:50-8:06
Mods 5\6-B
8:10-9:25
Mods 7/8-B
9:35-10:50
Mods 9/10-B
11:00-12:15
Mods 11/12-B
12:25-1:40
1:40 Dismissal
In Christ / En Cristo
Mr. Ryan Krienke
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Upcoming Safeguarding Training Opportunities
All staff, teachers, coaches and volunteers who work with our teens are required to participate in a Milwaukee Archdiocese Safe Environment Education Session. If you are interested in learning more, you can register for a session.
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Assistant Principal's Updates and Resources | |
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Greetings!
The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater’s STEM Boot Camp is now accepting applications for the summer 2024 program. Student are eligible for the 2024 SBC summer program if they:
- Are applying to UWW for the 2024-25 academic year. Students can still be undecided about their college choice when applying to SBC, but must be enrolled in fall classes at UWW to participate.
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Are interested in pursuing a STEM major, although students don’t have to know what major they want to declare. UWW offers strong undergraduate programs in biology, computer science, environmental sciences, chemistry, mathematics and more, and we are happy to help students find their STEM fit.
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Have social, educational, and/or economic barriers to STEM career paths. Students are able to describe these barriers briefly in the application, and can include factors like being a first-generation college student, lack of representation in STEM, facing economic challenges that put additional pressures on pursuing a college degree, etc. We also welcome students with a range of academic histories. We accept students who have strong academic histories and want to build additional skills and experiences entering college as well as those whose transcripts don’t represent their growth or potential.
Interested students should apply at https://www.uww.edu/cls/stem-boot-camp
New this week…
Employment Opportunities
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Cedar Crest Ice Cream is hiring for the festival season. They offer flexible scheduling and entry to the summer festivals. Click HERE for details.
- Miron Construction offers a youth apprenticeship program. Students start in the summer and can work up to full time hours. Starting rate is $14 per hour and work begins in early June. Once school starts in the fall, students work at least 3 hours on the jobsite during the school day. Interested students should email Mrs. Brown.
Reminders…
Star Testing - Students in 9-11th grades will test tomorrow, Thursday, May 2nd. Please make sure your child has a good night’s rest, eats breakfast or a snack, and arrives at school on time. We use this screener as one data point to help us identify students who may need academic support. Seniors should report to the Fieldhouse on time at 7:45 am where they will participate in another activity that morning.
AP Exams will be administered May 6-17th. The schedule and other testing information can be found HERE. Practice sessions are now available on both AP Classroom and YouTube.
Blessings,
LaKendra Brown
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Get in on the fun of celebrating the Milwaukee Treasure that is Pius XI by participating virtually!
Register as a remote participant on GiveSmart by visiting PXI95Years.givesmart.com to register and bid on award-winning student art as well as a host of fun and exciting silent auction items, ranging from a Celebrity Chef Pasta-Making Experience, to a Brewers VIP Experience, to the VIP Popes Graduation Package and so much more.
Mobile bidding is open now through Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:40pm. Bid now on your favorite items and check back throughout the week to continue bidding!
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Prom will take place May 11, 2024 at the Hilton City Center Ballroom located at 509 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202. Ticket sales are now CLOSED.
Prom is formal and the dinner is NOT optional. It is part of the fun of the event and must be attended! Doors will open at 6pm and dinner will be served PROMPTLY at 7 pm. Students must arrive no later than 6:45pm. Students may pay to park in the structure attached to the hotel
Please encourage your students to carpool to the event! There is also street parking available.
Please contact Erika Hansen - ehansen@piusxi.org with questions.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! | |
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According to the CDC:
- More than half of all Wisconsin high school students reported significant problems with anxiety in 2021, and more than one-third reported problems with depression during the same time.
- Female students were twice as likely as male students to report problems with depression in 2021.
- Suicide was the second leading cause of death for Wisconsin youth (ages 10-24) in 2020.
REDgen seeks to enhance youth mental wellbeing and prevent crisis by equipping teens with resilience skills, which research shows is a key driver of prevention. Our primary method of reaching youth is through our school-based, peer-to-peer School Chapter program, founded on the belief that youth have the power to make a difference in their own mental well-being and the mental being of their peers.
To bring attention to youth mental health, REDgen is proud to participate in Light the Hoan. On Thursday, May 2, Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge will be lit up in red lights. (A livestream is available here).
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REDgen Student Leaders In Action | |
Our REDgen student leaders catalyze change in their schools, creating a culture of connection, belonging, and authenticity. They work to learn resilience and emotional regulation skills and share them with peers, creating space for others to be seen and connected |  | |
Throughout the school year, our dedicated REDgen student leaders take the lead in organizing school-wide activities focused on resilience skills. Their aim is to share knowledge and help their peers enhance their own mental wellbeing, demonstrating their commitment to the school community.
In April, REDgen student leaders from Pius XI and Tenor Cathedral Square high schools joined University School of Milwaukee students to learn from renowned resilience expert Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg. Several days later, over 80 REDgen student leaders traveled to Madison for a mental health summit, joining youth from 46 schools around the state.
Together, they discussed issues impacting youth anxiety, stress, and depression, and they also learned skills in suicide prevention. We are proud of these students for positively representing REDgen and their respective schools!
| All-School Mental Health Assembly | |
On Monday, April 29, our Pius XI REDgen club kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month, to shine a light on mental health, break the stigma around mental health, and talk about the importance of resilience.
From sharing personal stories to offering strategies for self-care, our students sparked important conversations and reminded us all that mental health matters.
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News and Notes from the PPO
The Pius XI PPO is coordinating Teacher Appreciation Week for our great Pius Teachers and Staff. We are looking for donations for our teacher gift card raffle. If you would like to help please send in a $20 gift card ATTN: PPO to Ms. K in the office.
Gift cards are welcome from anywhere! If you prefer you can Venmo any amount to @chris-riley-38 and one of our PPO volunteers will doing the shopping for you!
Please sign up using the link below to help us stay on track!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D45A8AB2AA13-49300709-pius
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