September 9, 2024

Clinic Reminders



• Thanks to all families who have sent action plans for their child's allergy or asthma. If your student has asthma, an allergy that requires an EpiPen/ Auvi-Q, or a chronic medical condition that requires an action plan, please send the required action plan paperwork to the clinic. This is necessary in the event of an emergency. Click here for these forms.
• The clinic is not allowed to provide over-the-counter medication, such as Tylenol or Advil. Your student can bring a travel-size container of these particular over-the-counter medications and keep them in his/her backpack. The medication must be in the original packaging with the correct label.

Scholarship Research

Did you know that you don’t have to wait until senior year to apply for scholarships? Scholarships are a great way to pay for college, and starting the research process early provides families with more opportunities to receive multiple scholarship offers. 

Below are resources to help you with this process:

Understanding Different Types of Scholarships

Guide to navigating the scholarship search process

Scholarship Database: Fastweb

Scholarship Database: Going Merry

Additional scholarships are also listed on the College Information page of Canvas.

Case Studies Workshop for Juniors

The Counseling office is excited to offer a college case studies workshop. Students and parents will review student applications and decide whether or not a student should receive admission to a specific university. Students and parents will be split up into small groups and will participate in a mock admissions committee meeting with college admissions people. This exercise helps students and parents understand what goes on behind the scenes in the application review process.

When: September 12, 2024

7-8:30 p.m.

Where: Young Center

All junior parents and students are invited to this event. To attend, you must RSVP by TODAY, September 9, 2024.

Junior Parents: Come to the Case Studies Workshop early to meet your Home & School Class Reps. They'll be available in the Young Center Lobby at 6:30 p.m. to mingle and answer any Home & School questions you might have. Come learn about ways to get involved with upcoming senior year activities!

Your SPX Home & School Class Reps invite students and their parents to tailgate on Friday before the home football game vs. Druid Hills. Please join us for food, fellowship, and fun. Click below on your grad year to sign up for your favorite dish to share. The senior and junior tailgates will be beside the Senior Lot. The sophomore and freshman tailgates will be on the Theology/Fine Arts lawn. 

For any questions, don't hesitate to contact Home & School at homeandschool@spx.org.

The Home & School Association board welcomes the Class of 2028 Parent Grade Representatives:

• Hilary Dixon (Carter '23; Mabry '25; Liam '27 & Taylor '28)
• Bree Dowhy (Kate '25; Caroline '28)
• Megan Hakarem (Samantha '28)
• Sofia Sanclemente (Valeria '28)
• Sarah Schlenk (Morgan '25; Charlotte '28)



The Home & School Association board would also like to welcome a new Class of 2026 Parent Grade Representative:

• Leslie Morgan (Elle Williams '26; Lauren Williams '28)

Holiday Marketplace Leadership Team Interest Meeting

The Holiday Marketplace, our 30th annual arts and crafts show, is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024. This annual event is the Mothers' Club's largest fundraiser which goes to fund student scholarships. An interest meeting will be held on Monday, September 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the Donnellan Center for the volunteers who would like to join the leadership team. It is a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity. If you have questions or can’t attend the meeting, please email Teresa Ebbs at spxmarketday@spxstudent.org. 

Calling all alumni, students, families, and friends! 

Please join us on September 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for the third annual Heritage Homecoming. This international celebration, potluck dinner, and social event is for everyone. Enjoy delicious food, music, and entertainment!  

Bringing a dish? Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to set up your station. Families are encouraged to represent their heritage or their favorite country to visit! 

Is your student struggling with a subject or needing help understanding a tricky concept in class? For students seeking peer tutoring, the National Honor Society offers free student-to-student tutoring for most subjects/courses. Interested students should complete the form linked below to request a tutor. Once the form is submitted and the request has been processed, students will receive an e-mail from their tutor to determine when/where to meet and what materials need to be reviewed or explained. We hope students will take advantage of this service, which remains available throughout the academic year!

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Perrin Carpenter, the NHS Treasurer and Tutoring Coordinator.