A Message from the Principal Season’s greetings! The faculty, staff and students of St. Pius X are very excited about the Advent season and the approach of the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a very special time of year in our school community because we are able pray together each day, cele- brate the Eucharist, listen to the story of the First Noelle, and rejoice in the true meaning of Christmas. But as a school that provides a home away from home for three year olds all the way to thirteen year olds, we also understand the great ex- citement and anticipation that the “jolly old elf’ himself,” Santa Claus, brings to the season. And as we all delight in the smiles and laughter of our students that Santa and his flying reindeer bring to the holiday sea- son, we remain very mindful that the greatest gift that we will receive this year will remain with us all long after the last Christmas tree is taken down. That greatest gift of course is God’s only begotten son, Jesus Christ, who freed us from sin and rewarded us with eternal life. This coming New Year, our school will continue to celebrate Christ’s daily presence in our lives and continue to serve those in need. On behalf of Father Walsh and our entire faculty and staff, I wish you all a very blessed and joyous Christmas, and a very healthy and happy New Year. Yours in Christ, Dennis Mullahy, Principal St. Pius X Catholic School Inside this issue: Monthly Calendar School News Important Dates Partners in Faith The theme for December is Caring and Generosity Special points of interest: Prayer and Share Day Winter’s Night Out Yearbook Ads Giving Tree December 2014 Newsletter And this will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger. Luke 2:12
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A Message from the Principal Season’s greetings! The faculty, staff and students of St. Pius X are very
excited about the Advent season and the approach of the celebration of
the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a very special time of year in
our school community because we are able pray together each day, cele-
brate the Eucharist, listen to the story of the First Noelle, and rejoice in
the true meaning of Christmas.
But as a school that provides a home away from home for three year
olds all the way to thirteen year olds, we also understand the great ex-
citement and anticipation that the “jolly old elf’ himself,” Santa Claus,
brings to the season. And as we all delight in the smiles and laughter of
our students that Santa and his flying reindeer bring to the holiday sea-
son, we remain very mindful that the greatest gift that we will receive
this year will remain with us all long after the last Christmas tree is
taken down.
That greatest gift of course is God’s only begotten son, Jesus Christ,
who freed us from sin and rewarded us with eternal life. This coming
New Year, our school will continue to celebrate Christ’s daily presence
in our lives and continue to serve those in need.
On behalf of Father Walsh and our entire faculty and staff, I wish you
all a very blessed and joyous Christmas, and a very healthy and happy
New Year.
Yours in Christ,
Dennis Mullahy, Principal
St. Pius X Catholic School
Inside this issue:
Monthly Calendar
School News
Important Dates
Partners in Faith
The theme for
December is
Caring and
Generosity
Special points of
interest:
Prayer and Share
Day
Winter’s Night Out
Yearbook Ads
Giving Tree
December 2014 Newsletter
And this will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths
and lying in a manger. Luke 2:12
Our St. Pius X School choirs shared the joy of the season by
traveling to Colonie Center and singing Christmas carols for
the holiday shoppers under the direction of Ms. Eberhardt.
Great job, choir members!
St. Pius Turkey Shoot!
The St. Pius X Shoot Turkey Shoot was a ball! Students from all grade
levels attended and showed off their hoop skills to benefit St. Gabriel’s
School in Haiti! To see more pictures of the event visit our Facebook
page. The names of the top shooters and prize winners are on the next
page. Thank you Mrs. Laberge and Mr. Hamlin for organizing this fun
Scotia Glenville Traveling Museum Comes to St. Pius!
Our first graders had an opportunity to
see and play with toys that children their
age played with a hundred years ago.
Students travelled back in time
to try on the clothes children
wore many, many years ago.
Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than receive.”
Acts 20:35
Please remember to return your Giving Tree items
no later than Friday, December 12th to
the school office...
Thank you for your generosity.
St Pius X School
St. Pius X School Giving Tree
"To the rescue!” St. Pius X Scouts and their parents volun-
teered their time one Saturday spreading mulch on the school
playground to help keep our students safe. Thank you!
DEUTERONOMY 15:10
Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.
Ms. McGuire's third grade students are testing their skills
with computer programming! Students are writing com-
puter code for “Angry Birds” using Code Studio, which
enables students to learn the basic concepts of computer
programming.
This year, more than ever, local
families are in need of our help.
We are collecting gently used
coats, and new mittens, gloves,
hats, and scarves for adults and
children from:
October 21st– December 12th.
Let us help keep God’s children
warm during this cold winter,
as it would be truly a blessing
for those in need.
All clothing will be distributed to our
brothers and sisters through Catholic Charities.
Your items may be dropped off in the box located
at the school entrances.
If you have any questions, please contact the front office.
Free Dress Days: A reminder
that all free dress days from the candy sale have to be redeemed by December 19th. Thank You!
St. Anthony, St. Anthony, please come
around, something’ s been lost and can’t be
found!
Please check to see if your child is missing any sweatshirts,
coats, books, etc. Our lost and found is overflowing with
