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The pilgrims began building shelters. Unprepared for the harsh New England winter, nearly half of the people died before spring. Yet, persevering in prayer, and assisted by the Wampanoag Indians, they reaped a bountiful harvest the following summer. The grateful pilgrims declared a three-day feast, starting on December 13, 1621, to thank God and to celebrate with their Indian friends. While this was not the first Thanksgiving in America, it was America’s first Thanksgiving Festival. Thanksgiving Day affords us one day each year to gather in gratitude to our merciful Lord. Yet, each day offers an opportunity to look for the many gifts in our lives with appreciation. It is too easy to live shrouded in negative events and thoughts, while overlooking the many beautiful, daily blessings in our lives and to offer a prayer of thanks. Psalm 107: 8-9 expresses, “Oh that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Daily gratitude uplifts our hearts and creates a life of peace, joy and contentment. It is needed in this world torn apart by war, hate, illness and natural disaster. That attitude of gratitude refocuses our life to God. Take the opportunity to look for the daily miracles that we too often attribute to luck. In fact, they are our steadfast Lord working in our lives. For me, there is gratitude beyond measure for the opportunity to work and interact with your children, the incredible students of Pius X High School. Every day, yes every day, these students are reaching out in love to help each other, our community and the world. Just a few examples of their regard for others and true desire to make a positive difference: • The ambassadors are going to the grade schools to have lunch with eighth graders and introduce them to Pius X. • Academically gifted students are teaming up with those who struggle to help them reach their goals. • Teachers sense when students are having difficulties and devise ways to help them overcome. • The Pro-Life Club recently prayed together at Planned Parenthood for an end to abortion. • Soon, we will commence a school-wide effort to collect food to fill Lincoln’s pantries and feed those who are hungry throughout the winter. • In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, our students will pray for and help those whose lives have been affected by the devastation. On Thanksgiving Day and every day, may our hearts be filled with gratefulness to God for His goodness and faithfulness to us. I am thankful for you, dear parents. Jan Frayser

From Guidance Director, Jan Frayser

What’s InsidePAGE 2: Monthly SchedulePAGE 3: From the Guidance OfficePAGE 6-7: School AnnouncementsPAGE 9: From the Alumni / Foundation officePAGE 10: Athletic Department updatesPage 11: Activity Calendar Page 12: School Meals

Later this month, families will gather for their traditional Thanksgiving Day celebration. Wafts of turkey, cranberries and pumpkin pie will draw us near as we give thanks to God for our many blessings. In my large family, the day is loud with laughter and chatter, food is prepared for hours together, children scramble underfoot, and the luscious meal is consumed following a prayer of sincere thanks with several spontaneous contributions. The afternoon com-mences with card playing, baby rocking, long walks and talks, more laughter and more eating…late into the evening. How blessed we are. It all began when the pilgrims left Plymouth, England, on September 6, 1620 for the New World and civil and religious liberty. For over two months, the 102 passengers braved the harsh elements of a vast, storm-tossed sea. Fi-nally, with firm purpose and a reliance on God, the cry of “Land!” was heard.

Key November Dates 1 NO SCHOOL All Saints’ Day

2 All Souls Mass 9:20 am

5 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4)

6 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8)

9 Junior High Honor Choir

12 2nd Qtr Progress Reports Winter Sports Begin

14 Fall Athletic Recognition

17 FALL Retreat

21 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Retreat)

22 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Day)

23 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

26 Juniors/Parent College Mtg 7 pm

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Pius X Catholic High School 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 488-0931Fax: (402) 488-1061 PiusX.net

To enrich the mind, heart and soul of each student through a

Christ-centered, Catholic environment that provides academic excellence and preparation to achieve

a meaningful, faith-filled life.

Administrative Team Fr. James Meysenburg, CAO Fr. Lee Jirovsky, Assistant CAO Tom Korta, Principal Greg Lesiak, Assistant PrincipalTerry Kathol, Assistant Principal Jan Frayser, Guidance Director Tim Aylward, Activities Director Business OfficeKaren Francis Office Support Georgia Miller, Secretary Jolene Ritzman, Athletic Secretary Judy Brichacek, Attendance Secretary Guidance Office Jan Frayser, Director Connie Freudenberg, Counselor Shelly Pick, Counselor Jessica Psota, CounselorSandy Hartman, Secretary Carla Kruml, Secretary Janet Kurtenbach, Secretary P.J. Book, Database Manager Academic SuccessRaina Volkmer, Coordinator SCIP Coordinator Connie Freudenberg Campus Ministry Fr. Lee Jirovsky, Theology Chair Fr. Joseph Bernardo, Campus Chaplain Claire Howington, Lay Campus Minister Food Service Director Carmen GoedenActivities Office Tim Aylward, Activities Director Jake Moore, Asst. Activities Director Pius X Foundation(402) 488-1046 Courtney Johnson, Advancement Dir. Emily Moore, Asst. Advancement Dir.Zachary Baehr, Communications Dir.Pam Beiermann, Administrative Asst.Kathryn Bergen, Events Coordinator P.J. Book, Database Manager Alumni DirectorKristin (Edwards) Heath, Class of ‘91 Booster Club Tim and Janel Andreasen, Presidents

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On the webVisit the Pius X High School website at PiusX.net to learn more about: • Announcements for students and

parents;• Contact information for teachers;• Preview the many courses offered in

each department;• The activities and athletics schedule;• Upcoming days off and half-day

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• FALL Retreat registration closes November 7th! Registration packets are at the Cam-pus Ministry Office and Faith page of the Pius website.

• March for Life will be January 15-20th and must be fully paid for by Dec. 1st. Regis-tration is open to all high school students! Registration is on the Diocesan website.

• The junior class had a wonderful retreat last month, and we’re very busy volunteering throughout the community. We received many thank you’s for the organizations. Thanks to all the students, the parents that helped their students attend, and the staff for their help and support.

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Finding the right guidance counselor

The Pius X Guidance & Counseling Department strives to ensure that every student is given the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. Working in cooperation with faculty, administration, and guidance per-sonnel, school counselors assist students in their social, emotional and spiritual development, as well as provide realistic educational and ca-reer planning opportunities. Stop in anytime to see us or visit us at www.piusx.net and click on “Guidance Office” for excellent information about college testing and preparation for testing, college selection, financial aid, and scholarships.

Opportunities for StudentsNebraska Diversity Leadership Symposia at UNLStudents will have the opportunity to work with current UNL students, staff, and faculty to discuss and solve issues that affect the Latino, African American, Asian and Native Indian commu-nities. Tuesday, October 30 is the Latino Leadership Symposium. This is for seniors only and you must register by October 22. Thursday, November 8 is the Black Leadership Symposium for seniors only. Register by October 31. Wednesday, November 14 is the Native Leadership Symposium. Register by November 6. Monday, November 26 is the Asian Leadership Symposium with registration by November 16. By attending one of these events, you’ll be eligible for the Emerging Leaders tuition scholarship worth $2,000 and renewable for four academic years. The cost is $5/person to attend for all symposiums. Visit www.unl.edu [UNL – Schedule A Visit – Scroll down to choose your sympo-sium]. - There will be a Spring Black Leadership Symposium for 9-11th graders on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Register by March 18. - There will be a Spring Latino Leadership Symposium for 9-11th graders on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Register by April 8.

Robotics Workshops at SCCAttend a one-day, hands-on workshop where you will build and test a Vex Robotics Kit. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is included. A Parent Excused Absence Form must be turned in. Dates for the workshops are November 1, November 8, November 15, and November 29. In 2019 the dates are: January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2 and May 9. To register or for further detail call 402-761-8384 or email: [email protected].

JUNIORS & JUNIOR PARENTS: College Planning Meeting – Monday, Nov. 26Mark your calendars today. All juniors and their parents should attend this meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pius X Commons. This will help begin the process of formally preparing for life beyond high school.

Seniors Applying to Nebraska Wesleyan Tom and Rhonda Peed have established the Nebras-ka Wesleyan University/Pius X Financial Assistance Program for students accepted to NWU. The program includes a self-help grant – The Tom and Rhonda Peed Work Ethic Fund –that will match students’ verifiable summer employment earnings. The matching grant of up to $3,000 per academic year will be credited toward students’ tuition, fees, room and board. The Peeds have also established the Nebraska Wesleyan University/Pius X Endowed Scholarship fund. Annual earnings from this endowed fund will support the financial needs of Pius X Students.

Job Shadowing for Juniors & SeniorsThe program invites students to see first-hand how the skills learned in school relate to the workplace. Pick up a form in the Guidance Office.

U.S. Service Academy ApplicationsSeniors interested in applying for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy should call the Pius X Guidance Office as soon as possible to meet with your counselor if you have not yet begun the nomination and appointment process.

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Here is the breakdown of which coun-selor is assigned to your student and family, based on the first letter of your last name: A-Ga Mrs. Pick Gb-Kr Mrs. Frayser Ks-Pl Mrs. Freudenberg Pm-Z Mrs. Psota

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ACT/SAT InformationJuniors and seniors are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT. Juniors planning to attend college should consider beginning the testing process during their junior year. For most students, there is no need to take both tests. Most students do better on the ACT. Students should apply at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). The Pius X High School code number is 281-315.

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required December 8, 2018 November 2 November 3-25 February 9, 2019 January 11 January 12-18 April 13, 2019 March 8 March 9-25 June 8, 2019 May 3 May 4-2019 July 13, 2019 June 14 June 15-24

SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Deadline November 3, 2018 October 5 October 24 December 1, 2018 November 2 November 20 March 9, 2019 February 8 February 27 May 4, 2019 April 5 April 24 June 1, 2019 May 3 May 22

ACT/SAT Scores for CollegesIt is best to have your ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges directly from the ACT/SAT testing company. When you register to take these tests, you are allowed to send it to four colleges without extra cost. You may add more colleges for more cost or you may send scores to other colleges, later, through the websites. Many colleges will not ac-cept your ACT/SAT scores from your transcript, even though they are on the transcript. UNL is one of those colleges.

Transcripts – Seniors, Juniors and ParentsALL transcripts must be requested through Naviance. If you don’t know your login, ask anyone in the Guidance Of-fice. We will reset your password.

About NavianceThis website assists students with post-high school plans: complete career and strength assessments, learn about careers, research colleges, register for college visits, view the latest news bulletins, submit your resume, request transcripts, and research scholarships. Visit www.piusx.net and click on the Naviance button found on the Pius X Homepage. Questions? Come to the Guidance Office, and we will get you started.

Discovery Days at SCCSoutheast Community College will hold Discovery Days at their three campuses. Register at southeast.edu/discover-scc.Lincoln Campus November 16, 2018Beatrice Campus November 9, 2018Milford Campus November 30, 2018

College VisitsColleges that will be visiting Pius X are listed in Naviance. Students interested in attending a college visit at Pius should sign up in advance by going to Family Connections, click on “Colleges” and under “My Colleges” click on ‘view all upcoming college visits’ and then ‘sign-up.’

Access College Early (ACE) ScholarshipThis scholarship is for financially needy students who de-sire to take college courses during high school. The UNL Nebraska Now Program, Southeast Community College classes, and regular on-campus UNL classes may be paid for through the ACE Scholarship if a student qualifies (fi-nancial need) and applies. The application for the ACE Scholarship is at: www.ccpe.state.ne.us/ and click on Fi-nancial Aid.

Senior Scholarship Social in the Blessed Mother Teresa Room – December 4-6The Guidance Office is hosting a Scholarship Social in the Blessed Mother Teresa Room for all seniors to help with the process of applying for scholarships and to under-stand where scholarships applications can be found. Come see us for scholarships, snacks, and door prizes.

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UNL Spring Red Letter DaysRed Letter Days are your opportunity to experience what life is like as a student at the University of Nebraska-Lin-coln. Days begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. You will have a chance to explore your academic interests, visit a residence hall, and more! Cost is $10.00 per per-son. Students must fill out a Parent Excused Absence form. The dates are as follows but are subject to change: Febru-ary 15, February 18, February 25 (Pre-Health), March 1, March 15, April 19, and April 26.

UNL Honors Program – February 15The UNL Honors Program is for seniors with high GPA’s and high test scores. If you are interested in applying for the UNL Honors Program, the Spring Final Deadline is February 15th. Applicants must apply to UNL prior to ac-cessing the Honors Program application. Application to the University is available at http://admissions.unl.edu/apply/index.aspx. The Honors Program application can be accessed at MyRED once the student has received his/her I.D. by e-mail from the Admissions Office (usually within one business day).

SCC Accuplacer Test – Friday, December 7The Southeast Community College’s Accuplacer Test will be administered at Pius X on Friday, December 7 at 8:00 a.m. in the 260 Computer Lab. The Accuplacer Test is for seniors interested in attending Southeast Community College and is used for placement in courses. Admission Counselors and Financial Aid information will be available after the test. If interested, please register in the Guidance Office. Register early as there is room for only thirty stu-dents.

Seniors Applying To UNL – February 1To be considered for merit-based scholarships to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, students must complete UNL’s application process by Friday, February 1st.

HOBY & Nebraska Leadership Seminars All sophomores are eligible to apply to attend either the HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) Seminar from May 31-June 2, 2019 on the campus of Concordia Col-lege, Seward Nebraska, or the Nebraska Leadership Seminar from June 13-16, 2019 at Southeast Communi-ty College-Milford. These seminars provide an interac-tive educational opportunity in leadership. Information is available in the Guidance Office. Any sophomore who did not receive an application form in their English class should come to the guidance office to pick up a form. Com-pleted application forms must be returned to the Guidance Office by Thursday, November 29, 2018.

Senior Scholarships – Monday, May 6th We do not receive notices of the scholarships you receive. Scholarships will only be listed in the graduation program IF a copy of the award letter is turned into the Guidance Office by Monday, May 6th. When you are awarded a schol-arship, please bring a copy of the letter to us immediately. Note: Please turn in copies of each scholarship you have been offered, even if they are from a college that you do not plan to attend.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Students in grades 9-12 who have taken part in commu-nity service activities over the past year are eligible to apply. Students apply at www.spirit.prudential.com and then print or email certification instructions to Mr. Korta by Tuesday, November 6. One applicant will be selected as Pius X’s nominee. Local honorees are submitted to the State level. State winners receive $1,000, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. in May, and are eligible for an additional cash award.

The Career Academy Information SessionsApplications are open for any current sophomores and juniors who are interested in attending The Career Acad-emy, located off of 88th and O Street. Find out about all of the different career pathways which are available during the information sessions that will be held at The Career Academy on Thursday, November 1 and Tuesday, Novem-ber 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. For the application and for more in-formation, go to www.lps.org and click on schools-focus/special-prospective students.

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From Pius X High School Librarian, Erin WillisWriting through Reading Reading and writing are complementary processes that foster critical thinking and help us understand and express complex emotions. It is not easy for students to learn out how to get ideas down on paper in a way that clearly conveys what they are thinking, but reading a variety of books can help them understand and commu-nicate thoughts in meaningful ways. In her December 16, 1929 letter to an aspiring 15-year-old writer, Mari Sandoz gives the following advice: “Only a genius could paint a picture worthy a place in a good gallery, compose a work worth a listener, or write a novel worth printing at fifteen. All the rest of us have to learn something of life, and a great deal of the special craft of our chosen art before we can hope to achieve any distinction in it at all… I suggest that you learn much of a great many things, for the whole of human endeavor is the sourcebook of fiction; and read a great deal, both for vicarious experience in life and for the development of a sense of form and the maturing of your taste. Read everything, from the papers to the great books, and learn why your weekly magazines are weeklies, and why Tolstoy and Shakespeare and the Old Testament writers are of all time.”

The Pius X Library will highlight two opportunities for young writers in November: • “Letters About Literature” is student writing competition through the Library of Congress Center for the Book. This national writing competition encourages students to write a reflective letter to an author – living or dead – explaining how the author’s work changed the student’s view of him or herself and/or the world. Let-ters are judged at a state level and winners advance to the national competition to compete for a $2,000 cash prize. Details can be found at www.read.gov/letters/ and entry forms are available in the library. • National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an oppor-tunity for students to practice ‘freewriting’, a process that allows for a flow of words and thoughts without concern for polished writing. The library will be showcasing books by famous authors alongside the work of Pius X Future Authors Club, all of whom have won NaNoWriMo! This ambitious program is a great opportunity for aspiring writers to draw from the energy of a community of writers who will all be working towards writing 50,000 words in 30 days. Wow! The importance of reading is not exclusive to aspiring authors. Writing skills are important for effective communication and will help students succeed in almost every discipline. Reading is an im-portant component of the writing process and the library has all the necessary resources to help students become better writers and read-ers!

Pius X celebrated National School Lunch Week in Octo-ber. Here are some tidbits of information and facts about our lunch (and breakfast) program):n We serve around 800-1000 meals daily, 800 average and over 1000 on Meal in a Bowl day! n Favorite meals are Meal in a Bowl, beef sundaes, and Asian chicken with stir fry veggies, and a new favorite is pulled pork with cornbread and baked beans. n This year deli sandwiches and salads were added, and have been a hit with the students too.n It takes a large amount of food to make the entre happen but it also takes a lot of produce for the three fruit and vege-table bars! For example: Meal in a Bowl day - 270 pounds of chicken, 17 pans of mashed potatoes, 14 gallons of gravy, 160 pounds of corn, and 60 pounds of cheese. We use over 200 pounds of bananas, 70 pounds of apples, 30 pounds of carrot sticks, and about 60 cucumbers each week. n There are eight fantastic members on staff and a couple more who come in as subs or to cashier. They are amazingly hard working and find fun in each day!

n Pius X participates in the Farm to School program, which allows us to work with local famers and use their great fresh produce and other products like eggs, cheese, grains, and baked items. n We go through around 2500 containers of milk each week between chocolate, skim and 1% (chocolate is the favorite).n Every lunch can have up to five components from the food groups. The kids are required to get at least three. The students are catching on about the government requirements that we need to follow and are doing a great job realizing that a fruit needs to come with every meal and a what to add to get more protein. We don’t want any student to be hungry. We have many available options for the student to make a lunch even if they don’t want the entre’ offered.n A great hot breakfast is also served each morning from 7 to 10 a.m. for the students and staff to enjoy. We would really like the students to take advantage of this option. Breakfast is so important for a better focus and performance in and outside of the classrooms. See the menu on Page 12

All about our lunch program



Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools Parents with students in our Catholic elementary and middle schools can purchase items from the Pius uniform shop if the colors and items work for their school dress code. We have reasonable prices plus sizes starting at girls/boys size 12 for shorts/pants and size youth medium for banded polos. Parent Volunteers Needed in the Uniform Shop School year volunteers are needed on various Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. and Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:30-4 pm. Choose the day(s) that work best for you. Contact Ruth Loberg at [email protected]. Special thanks to our volunteers from this summer and school year so far! Your time and dedi-cation is appreciated-Steph Jones, Jody Olsson, Janet Boucher, Christy Bousquet, Jackie De Leon, Tisha Hewitt, Lisa Anders-en, Karen Plachy, and Chananne Slepicka!Dennis Uniform Uniforms may be ordered at www.dennisuniform.com (school code is PPK) or purchased at the Dennis Uniform store in Omaha which requires one to pay the Dennis Uniform full price. Families can receive Dennis emails about upcoming

promotions by using this link - http://dennisuniform.com/promotionsUniform Shop Hours During the School Year Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, & various Saturdays. Only cash or checks are accepted for payment. Purchase uniforms in the Commons on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-4 pm on regu-lar school days or on Saturdays, Nov. 10 from 9 to 11 am. En-ter through the southeast door (#1). For updates or changes to the schedule, http://piusx.net. If you have questions, please contact [email protected]. Cold Weather Options Students must be in uniform from 8 am-3:25 pm. The cold weather options include the navy, grey or green sweatshirts sold in the uniform shop. The black fleece jacket that used to be available from the uniform shop, plus a navy or green cardigan purchased from the Pius X options at Dennis Uni-form are also allowed. Sweatpants and Pius X sport, club, or booster apparel are not part of the official uniform and are not allowed.

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Reporting Child Abuse or NeglectNebraska law requires all suspicions of child abuse or neglect to be reported to law enforcement or DHHS (Child Abuse Ho-tline: 1-800-652-1999).

Reporting MisconductNotify the Diocese of Lincoln of any misconduct involving diocesan personnel by calling the misconduct hotline: 1-844-527-0596 (English and Spanish).

Call for Professional InterviewersThe Careers and Life Management class will be offering a mock job interview fair for 9th and 10th grade students enrolled in the CLM class from 8-11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14th. Several parents/professionals are needed to help facilitate this process. To volunteer, please contact Mr. Psota at [email protected].

EVENT: Promoting Healthy Behaviors - Nov. 13Our youth are our future’s greatest asset. Schools, parents, care-givers and communities all play a role in providing supportive pathways for our youth as they navigate childhood and adoles-cence. SCIP (School Community Intervention and Prevention) is partnering with Lincoln Public Schools, Bryan Independence Center and the Lancaster Prevention Coalition to put on a series of valuable presentations about how to support the health and well-being of our community’s youth. These events are open to parents, students, school professionals and community mem-bers. Save the Date: 6:30 p.m., November 13, 2018- The Impact of Stress & Anxiety on our Youth - Lincoln High School: The-atre.

Washington, D.C. TripParents of Juniors- In mid-September your child was given a packet of information about the annual junior class trip to Washington D.C. This trip is May 28- May 31, 2019. It includes airfare, 4 full days, 3 nights in a nice, safe hotel, all meals, private tour guides for Pius, and all admission and bus fees. We will visit all the major attractions in the nation’s capital. It is an awesome experience for students to share. Students should sign up on-line for the trip by November 1st. A $150 deposit is required and monthly payments for the remainder of the cost can be made. If you have any questions please contact Laurie Barnes at [email protected] , 488-0931.

Key Club: Leadership, Service, FriendsAre you interested in becoming a better leader, making new friends, and serving the community all at once? If so, check out Key Club! We’ll give you the keys to make a positive impact on others’ lives. Look for signs in the hallways for our next meeting. We’d love to see you there!

It’s All Greek to Me! Join us for a Greek Odyssey in June of 2020. Passport to Ad-venture Club has organized an educational tour of Greece and the Greek Islands. The tour includes the antiquity of Athens, Delphi and Cape Sounion. We embark on a Mediterranean ad-venture with a cruise to the islands of Mykonos, Samos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. Contact Mrs. Sievert for more details. [email protected]

National Novel Writing Month: November 1-30Students are challenged to write 50,000 words in 30 days! If they win, students will have the opportunity to have their manu-script developed into an ACTUAL NOVEL! Last year, Pius had 5 students win and 4 continued on to develop their manuscripts. Please contact Mrs. Hays for more information.

NHS ElectionsCongratulations to the following National Honor Society mem-bers who were elected by their fellow members to be Officers for the 2018-19 school year!Kloee SanderMatthew MaguireCrispin CorpuzKendall ScottAnna KruegerLuke TomesJesse Adame

The Pius X Landscaping Club will be selling red 6-inch poinsettia’s for the holidays. Cost will be $10. Orders will be available for pickup on Friday, December 14 between 6 and 8 p.m. at Pius X. The profit will be used for plants and supplies for the grounds at Pius X. We have to have at least 100 orders to make this work. Deadline is Nov. 9. Cut this out and return to the front office at Pius X with your money.

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Give to Pius X Day on Oct. 23 was another success, with many supporters making an investment in Catholic education in Lincoln. Our Give to Pius X Day replaced the three-day Phone-a-Thon in 2017 as our annual “kickoff” event for the Fund for Pius X. Each year, supporters can invest in the Fund for Pius X to nurture students’ talents and abilities, helping them deepen their love for Christ and prepare for their futures, by supporting:n scholarships and tuition assistance for students in need,n annual expenses to advance the school’s mission, including,n faculty/staff salaries.

Thank you!Learn more about the

Fund for Pius X at PiusX.net/GTPD.

Looking to get involved? There are many events throughout the year where the Pius X Foundation relies on volunteers to put on a great event. Read the volunteer opportunities below, and visit PiusX.net/volunteer to sign up. Thank you!

B.O.L.T. Gala: April 2019 - Help with setup months and weeks before, or at the event itself.

ThunderBOLT Fun Run: August 2019 – help with the start/finish line, directing the runners along the course, registration, medic duties, breakfast setup and water stations.

Reunion Bash: August 2019 - help replenishing food during the event, and clean up afterwards.

Homecoming Tailgate: Fall 2019 – Help with set up, serving and/or clean up

Founders/Grandparents Day: Fall 2019 – serving coffee and clean up.

Volunteer Opportunities

DID YOU KNOW: If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can support the Pius X High School and Foundation:- Start your search at https://smile.amazon.com,- Select Pius X Foundation as your chosen charitable organization,- Resume shopping. This works today and everyday!

DID YOU KNOW: If your company is hosting a United Way campaign you can designate your donation to come to Pius X? Simply write-in Pius X Foundation on the form, and the rest is taken care of for you. Thank you!

Pius X sends emails about specific topics to help our families and supporters stay connected to their inter-ests. Sign up for each e-newsletter you wish to receive at http://piusx.net/email/.

The Tenth Power (School Headlines) – Monthly email sent on the 10th of each month at 10 a.m. with 10(+) headlines

The Arts at Pius X – Occasional email with infor-mation about upcoming events and happenings in the musical, theatrical and visual arts at Pius X.

Thunderbolt Athletics – Occasional email at the start and end of each season (Fall, Winter, Spring), and de-partment-wide news (signings, new coaches, etc.)

All about Pius X (Incoming Family Email) – Series of emails in the fall and winter leading up to the 8th Grade Open House in early 2019. The information will cover a wide range of topics and serve as a reminder for the event, and a follow-up after the event occurs.

Summer Camps at Pius X – Sign up to receive email updates about summer camps at Pius X. The first email will be in early Spring as more sign-up forms become available.

Email Newsletters

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Information about Winter SportsWinter sports start tryouts and practices on Monday, Nov, 12th for basketball, wrestling, swimming/diving. Physicals need to be in PRIOR to the 1st day and must be dated AFTER May 1, 2018 in order to be valid for 2018-19 school year. Concussion testing must be done PRIOR to trying out for basketball & wrestling if in 9th or 11th grade.

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Certification – Prospective College AthletesAll students who want to participate in athletics after high school in any Division I, II, or NAIA college MUST register at the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Center. Complete these online forms during the second semester of the junior year. For infor-mation, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.playnaia.org. Use code 9999 for the NCAA and code 9876 for the NAIA to have your ACT scores sent to these organizations.

Booster Club Merchandise Sale ScheduleFirst Semester Dates:Dec. 1 - Wrestling Tournament at Pius XDec. 7 - Boys and Girls basketball games at Pius XSecond Semester:Feb. 4th - New Student OrientationFeb. 13-14 - ConferencesMarch - Uniform try-on day

The Booster Club also plans to have four ‘ONLINE BLAST SALES’ this school year. This is typically a multi-week open period to order select gear through our designated vendor’s website. These are tentatively scheduled for November 2018, and January and March 2019.

Athletics & Activities

Social interaction is essential to almost everything we do and it is part of what makes us human. In childhood, children engage in a variety of activities like swim lessons, school and sleepovers. These social interactions can be fun, educational and uplifting, but for some children it can be anxiety produc-ing. Equipping youth with the tools they need to be successful in social settings can help reduce the anxiety. For some, a new social situation can cause stress, emotional outbursts or physical symptoms such as stomach aches. They may cry, become agitated or have a full-blown temper tantrum. Other signs of anxiety may include headaches, pacing or fidget-ing. Children may be hesitant to join in the activities right away or refuse to participate at all. It is important to understand that many children need assistance adjusting to new situations, not just children with an anxiety disorder. However, if these symp-toms persist talk, to a physician or mental health practitioner in your area. Children that become anxious in social settings may need additional time to adjust to new situations. The following are general tips to help reduce anxiety in social settings: • Arriving to the location early can help the children adjust to new surroundings before other children arrive. • Bringing a friend along can also help the situation feel more familiar and make the transition smoother. • Have discussions with your child or student about the event details to help them develop a better understanding of what to expect.

• Role playing or coaching can also help children feel more prepared and reduce anxiety. • Provide children with an outlet to share their feelings and concerns. • Be familiar with your child or student’s limits and give them their space when they are overwhelmed. • Help them practice coping skills, like deep breathing when they are stressed. One common activity that can be particularly anxiety producing is starting school for the first time or starting a new school year. Talk to your child about their anxieties and validate their feelings. Plan to attend student orientation with your student and facilitate a relationship between your child and the teacher. Strive to create a space that feels familiar and safe by helping your child find similarities to pre-school or daycare. Have discussions with your child about what to expect including their schedule. Have plans in place for drop-off and pick-up from school and who to talk to if they do not feel well or need to use the restroom. Open lines of communication be-tween the school and parents can help determine ways to help reduce anxiety for the child. Teachers can provide children with tasks to engage them in activities, help facilitate self-soothing techniques or help find a buddy in the classroom for the stu-dent. School Community Intervention and Prevention: SCIP is funded in part by: Lincoln Public Schools, United Way of Lincoln/Lancaster County, Region V Systems, Nebraska DHHS: Division of Behavioral Health and Region 4 Behavioral Health System

Supporting Children with Social Anxiety

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Tuesday, Oct. 30 7 pm - Performances - Talent/Variety Show - LPAC

Wednesday, Oct. 31 TBD - Volleyball District Tournament

Thursday, Nov. 1 No School/Holy Day - All Saints Day

Friday, Nov. 2 TBD - Football Playoffs 3 pm - Speech Contest at Millard North

Saturday, Nov. 3 8 am- 12 pm - AcaDeca Scrimmage - Pius X 8 am - Speech Contest at Bellevue West

Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 8-10 TBD - Volleyball State Tournament @ PBA

Friday, Nov. 9 TBD - Football Playoffs 6 pm - Junior High Honor Choir Concert - Commons, Gym - Flavin

Monday, Nov. 12 Start of Winter Sports Practice: Boys & Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Boys & Girls Swimming

Wednesday, Nov. 14 11:30 am - Fall Athletic Recognition Ceremony - LPAC

Saturday, Nov. 178 am-4 pm - Speech Contest - Pius X

Tuesday, Nov. 20 TBD - Football State Championship

Wednesday, Nov. 21 No School/ Thanksgiving Break Faculty Retreat

Thursday, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day No School/ Thanksgiving Break

Friday, Nov. 23 No School/ Thanksgiving Break

Saturday, Nov. 24 4 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity Jamboree - vs. Lincoln Christian @ Pius X 5:15 pm - Basketball: Boys Varsity Jamboree - vs. Lincoln Christian @ Pius X

Monday, Nov. 26 7 pm - Juniors/ Parent College Meeting - Pius X

Thursday, Nov. 29 5:45 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity Early Bird Classic Tournament vs. Millard West @ Pius X 5:45 pm - Basketball: Boys JV Early Bird Classic Tournament vs. Millard West @ Pius X 7:30 pm - Basketball: Girls JV Early Bird Classic Tournament vs. Millard West @ Pius X 7:30 pm - Basketball: Boys Varsity Early Bird Classic Tournament vs. Millard West @ Pius X

Saturday, Dec. 1 TBD - Basketball: Boys JV Early Bird Classic Tournament TBD - Basketball: Boys Varsity Early Bird Classic Tourna-ment @ Millard West 9 am - Basketball: Girls Freshman Jamboree @ Lincoln Northeast 9 am - Basketball: Boys Freshman Jamboree @ Lincoln High School 9 am - Wrestling: Varsity Tournament @ Pius X 11:30 am - Swimming & Diving: Varsity Invitational @ Beatrice 1 pm - Basketball: Girls JV Early Bird Classic Tournament @ Fremont 1 pm - Basketball: Girls Varsity Early Bird Classic Tourna-ment @ Fremont 6:30 pm - Madrigal Dinner - at St. Patrick’s

Sunday, Dec. 2 3:30 pm - Madrigal Dinner - At St. Patrick’s

Athletic Schedule PiusX.net/athletics

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Menu - November 2018* All items are subject to change without notice. * * This instituion is an equal opportunity provider. *

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2

12 13 14 15 16

No School

BreakfastFrench Toast Sticks/Syrup

LunchStuffed Crust Cheese Pizza

Broccoli Cheese soupyogurt, crackers, wheat roll

BreakfastPancakes and Sausage

No Lunch

BreakfastBreakfast Pizza

No Lunch

BreakfastBreakfast Burrito

Lunch: Tangerine ChickenBrown rice

Stir fry vegetables

BreakfastBreakfast Sandwich

LunchBeef Sundaes

Beef and gravymashed potatoes and corn

wheat roll

BreakfastCheesy Scrambled Eggs &

MuffinLunch

Fish Panini with cheesePinapple salsa, Cheese

Quesadilla

BreakfastBreakfast Sliders

LunchTaco grilled cheeseHot Dogs on a bun

Calico Beans

BreakfastPancake and Sausage/Stick

LunchRotini w/ Meat Sauce, Winter Mix Vegetables,

wheat rolls

BreakfastDutch Waffles/Strawberries

LunchTator Tot Casserole, Beef

and Bean Burrito, Seasoned Green Beans, Wheat roll

BreakfastSmoothies and muffins/

breadLunch

Thanksgiving MealRoast Turkey and GravyMashed potatoes, Corn,

Wheat roll

BreakfastBlueberry Pancakes

LunchNachos with cheese sauceSalmon Salad on GreensCauliflower, Wheat roll

Fruit Juice and milk available at breakfast

Fruit/Vegetable Bar and milk available at lunch

5 6 7 8 9

Breakfast Brown Sugar Cinn. Oatmeal

LunchHamburger on Wheat bun

Smile potatoes, Glazed Carrots

BreakfastSausage and waffles

LunchSalsa Chicken with Chips

Black beanspeppers and corn

No School No School

Happy Thanksgiving

No School19 20 21 22 23

BreakfastFrench toast tornados

LunchBeef Tacos with cheese

Fixin bar

BreakfastCheese Omelets and Toast

LunchCorn Dogs, Meatball Subs

Roasted Squash and Carrots

BreakfastOvernight oatmeal berry cups

LunchMeal in a bowl

26 27 28 29 30 BreakfastHam Toasties

Lunch: FiestadasWinter Mix Vegetables

BreakfastEgg, potato, and cheese bake

LunchFish and Sidewinders

Italian dunkers with marinara sauce, Cheese topping

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