Message from the Principal A Thanksgiving Message from the Principal It’s November, and soon our entire country will take at least one day from its busy calendar to thank God for His abundant blessings. For most people, the world will slow down long enough so that families can gather together in prayer and share a favorite traditional meal. Here at St. Pius X School, our students, faculty and staff will also celebrate the season and the ap- proach of Thanksgiving Day. But while students and teachers alike look forward to a few days off from home- work and lesson plans, prayerful thanksgiving at school is in no way limited to a single day in November. Each morning our children start their day in prayer. Special intentions are offered by even our youngest preschool- ers. At lunchtime, we pause again to give thanks for the food we have. And at day’s end, after homework assign- ments are recorded and book bags are packed, we stop once more to pray together as a school community, knowing that “Through Him all things were made.” Throughout the year, St. Pius X students combine their prayers with Christian service. In November we attend the school’s Thanksgiving liturgy that is prepared by our children. Our annual “Prayer and Share Day,” in which our children share baked goods with each other and those in need, is founded on prayer and the re- membrance that Christ’s message is one of caring for those less fortunate. By report card conference time, visitors will see our school’s “Christmas Giving Tree” across from the library. Families like yours are invited to take home one of our tree’s ornaments. These ornaments represent gifts of clothing and toys that will brighten the Christmas morning of some of our own St. Pius X students who may otherwise go without. It is very fitting then, that on November 22nd our students join with the rest of the country in giving thanks to the Lord, because it is very much in keeping with what they do each and every day at school. On be- half of our faculty and staff, I wish you all a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving Yours in Christ, Dennis Mullahy, Principal 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 November is Thanksgiving Special points of interest: Student Spotlight Winter’s Night Out Volunteer Opportu- nity Winter’s Night Out sponsorship oppor- tunity Winter’s Night Out donation opportunity November 2012 Newsletter St Pius X School
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Message from the Principal
A Thanksgiving Message from the Principal It’s November, and soon our entire country will take at least one day from its busy calendar to thank
God for His abundant blessings. For most people, the world will slow down long enough so that families can gather together in prayer and share a favorite traditional meal.
Here at St. Pius X School, our students, faculty and staff will also celebrate the season and the ap-proach of Thanksgiving Day. But while students and teachers alike look forward to a few days off from home-work and lesson plans, prayerful thanksgiving at school is in no way limited to a single day in November. Each morning our children start their day in prayer. Special intentions are offered by even our youngest preschool-ers. At lunchtime, we pause again to give thanks for the food we have. And at day’s end, after homework assign-ments are recorded and book bags are packed, we stop once more to pray together as a school community, knowing that “Through Him all things were made.” Throughout the year, St. Pius X students combine their prayers with Christian service. In November we attend the school’s Thanksgiving liturgy that is prepared by our children. Our annual “Prayer and Share Day,” in which our children share baked goods with each other and those in need, is founded on prayer and the re-membrance that Christ’s message is one of caring for those less fortunate.
By report card conference time, visitors will see our school’s “Christmas Giving Tree” across from the library. Families like yours are invited to take home one of our tree’s ornaments. These ornaments represent gifts of clothing and toys that will brighten the Christmas morning of some of our own St. Pius X students who may otherwise go without.
It is very fitting then, that on November 22nd our students join with the rest of the country in giving thanks to the Lord, because it is very much in keeping with what they do each and every day at school. On be-half of our faculty and staff, I wish you all a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving Yours in Christ, Dennis Mullahy, Principal
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
November is
Thanksgiving
Special points of
interest:
Student Spotlight
Winter’s Night Out
Volunteer Opportu-
nity
Winter’s Night Out
sponsorship oppor-
tunity
Winter’s Night Out
donation opportunity
November 2012 Newsletter
St Pius X School
St Pius X School
Classroom News
The fourth grade classes had a
visit from weatherman Jason
Gough from Channel 13! They
learned all about weather patterns!
What’s up next? An Expanded Playground! Because of the generosity and support of our St. Pius X School families and friends, our Parent School Association has been able to pledge funding for the next three years so we can expand our current playground. To say the least, our students are excited. We hope to add all of the new playground equipment as soon as the ground thaws this coming spring. After the snow melts, look for more news about this exciting event!
St. Pius X Catholic School 75 Upper Loudon Road Loudonville, NY 12211
October 10, 2012
Phone: 518-465-4539Fax: 518-465-4895Email:[email protected]:stpius-x.com A Middle States Accredited School
Event Chair Josie Pienkosz St. Pius X School
Board Lisa Semmes, President Josie Pienkosz, VP Julie Bonanni, Secretary Renee Beaulieu Wendy Colonno Frank Faragon Glenn Fisher Ed Manny Kelly McCready Michael Murray Shawn Nash Jim Thayer Donation Coordinators Maria Brunell Danielle Cox
Dear Parents and Friends:
On Saturday, January 12, 2013, the St. Pius X School Board will sponsor A Winter’s Night Out in Miami at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York. This annual event provides an opportunity for parents, friends, and patrons of St. Pius X School to come together for an evening of entertainment while raising money for our parish school. We anticipate that over 300 people will attend A Winter’s Night Out in Miami this year! Through silent and live auctions conducted during the evening, this event also serves as the single largest fundraising activity for St. Pius X School each year. Last year the generosity shown by parents, parishioners, friends, and other supporters helped raise over $50,000 for the School! We were able to help purchase new computers in our upper wing Technology Lab.
We hope that you will help us make this evening a success by donating an item or gift certifi-cate that can be used in the silent or live auction. In addition to receiving recognition for your donation, your name and/or the name of your business will be included in that evening’s pro-gram. If you would like to make a donation, please complete the enclosed Auction Donation Form and return it to St. Pius X School office c/o Maria Brunell. If you would like to have your donation picked up or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school of-fice at 465-4539.
Your continuing support and commitment to St. Pius X School and the success of this event is genuinely appreciated.
Sincerely,
A Winter’s Night Out in Miami Auction Committee
A Winter’s Night Out in Miami
Individual or Business Name as you would like it to appear in the program: _________________________________________________________________ Contact Name and Title: _____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________ Description of Item(s) Donated: Value of Donation: $______
Please check all that apply: ___ A Gift Certificate is enclosed. ___ This form constitutes my Gift Certificate. ___ I would like to donate a theme basket for the event. ___ Please contact me at the above number to arrange to pick up my donation. Signature of Individual or Business Contact: ____________________________________
St. Pius X Catholic School 75 Upper Loudon Road Loudonville, NY 12211
October 10, 2012
Dear Parents and Friends, On Saturday, January 12, 2013, the St. Pius X School Board will sponsor A Winter’s Night Out in Miami at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York. This annual event provides an opportunity for parents, friends, and patrons of St. Pius X School to come together for an evening of entertainment while raising money for our parish school. We anticipate that over 300 people will attend A Winter’s Night Out in Miami this year!
As in past years, all the proceeds from this event will be used to benefit the students of St. Pius X School. It will further the School’s commitment to Catholic education. Through si-lent and live auctions conducted during the evening, this event also serves as the single largest fundraising activity for St. Pius X School each year. Last year the generosity shown by parents, parishioners, friends, and other supporters helped raise over $50,000 for the School! We were able to help replace all of the computers in the Technology Lab used by the upper grades. If you would like to become a sponsor of A Winter’s Night Out in Miami, please complete the enclosed Sponsorship Form and return it along with your check made payable to “St. Pius X School” by November 30th, 2012. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school office at 465-4539.
Your continuing support and commitment to St. Pius X School and the success of this event is appreciated.
Sincerely, Josie Pienkosz Event Chair
Phone: 518-465-4539Fax: 518-465-4895Email:[email protected]:stpius-x.com A Middle States Accredited School
Event Chair Josie Pienkosz
St. Pius X School Board Lisa Semmes, President Josie Pienkosz, VP Julie Bonanni, Secretary
Renee Beaulieu Wendy Colonno Frank Faragon Glenn Fisher Ed Manny Kelly McCready Michael Murray Shawn Nash Jim Thayer
Donation Coordinators Maria Brunell Danielle Cox
The St. Pius X School Board cordially invites you to
become a Sponsor of our Annual Event: A Winter’s Night Out in Miami
Please complete the enclosed information:
Key Biscayne
($1500 Contribution)
Recognition for your support in the event invitation
Recognition for your support in the event program & displayed at the event
A personal “thank you” announced at the event
Recognition letter after the event in the parish bulletin & the school newsletter
Admission for ten (10) to the event
South Beach
($1000 Contribution)
Recognition for your support in the event invitation
Recognition for your support in the event program & displayed at the event
A personal “thank you” announced at the event
Admission for eight (8) to the event
Coral Gables
($500 Contribution)
Recognition for your support in the event invitation
Recognition for your support in the event program & displayed at the event
A personal “thank you” announced at the event
Admission for four (4) to the event
Miami Beach
($250 Contribution)
Recognition for your support in the event invitation
Recognition for your support in the event program & displayed at the event
Admission for two (2) to the event
Bal Harbour
($125 Contribution)
Recognition for your support in the event invitation
Admission for two (2) to the event
Individual or Company Name as it should appear in the event materials:
Student Spotlight: Seventh Grader has lead in Nutcracker !
The Albany Berkshire Ballet
Presents
The Nutcracker Ballet 2012
Starring
Sophia Grant as Clara
When: Sunday, November 18th at 1:30
Where: Simon’s Rock at Bard in Great Bar-
rington, Ma
Tickets on sale now by calling the ABB box
office # at (877)390-5382 or Reba at # 426-
0660
Tutoring Available
Jessica Smith (St. Pius X 2nd Grade Teacher) is available to tutor!
Certified Elementary Education and Reading Teacher with a Masters in Literacy Tutoring in all subject areas and all grades on Monday-Friday at St. Pius X School Enrichment and support services are also available One on One Hourly Sessions
If you are interested or have further questions, I can be contacted at:
St. Pius X School: 465-4539
Emily Auclaire (St. Pius X 2nd Grade Teacher) is available to tutor!
I am offering tutoring sessions at St. Pius X School or at your home. I am offering tutelage in the following subject areas:
Reading Math Writing Phonics Addition/Subtraction Using the 5 steps of the writing process Vocabulary Time/Money Organizing thoughts Comprehension Multiplication/Division Communicating Ideas Fluency Measurement Increasing Vocabulary *Each session will be 1:1 and last an hour. If you are interested, please contact Emily Auclaire at 465-4539
“Something’s Lost And Can’t Be Found”
Lose Something?
Please check to see if your child is missing
any sweatshirts, coats, books, etc. Our lost and
found is overflowing with things that have
been left here. The lost and found is located just past the
gymnasium on the right. Stop by our office for
help.
St Pius X School
News from the Health Office
PHYSICAL EXAMS New York State Education Law mandates that each student receive a
physical when entering a school district for the first time and again in
grades K, 2, 4, and 7. An examination administered not more than twelve
months prior to the commencement of the school year in which the ex-
amination is required, will be accepted. If you have not already done so,
please submit these physicals as soon as possible, or let me know of an
upcoming appointment. Physical exam forms are available in the health
office or doctors may use their own form.
MEDICATIONS
Any medications that need to be given during school hours, MUST have
a written doctor’s order AND written parent permission to be kept on file
in the health office. Medications must be in their original containers and
will be locked in the health office. This policy is for all prescription and
over the counter medications. Students may keep cough drops in the
classroom with written permission from a parent.
ILLNESS
To reduce the spread of infection, we ask that you keep your child home:
---With a fever over 100 degrees and until fever free for 24 hours without
the use of fever reducing medications.
---If experiencing constant cough or severe runny nose.
---For 24 hours after the start of an antibiotic
---For 24 hours after a vomiting and/or diarrhea episode
Please contact the health office with any questions. Thank you.
Elaine Libruk, RN
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Picture Retake
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Book Fair
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November 2012
No School Veterans Day
No School Happy Thanksgiving!
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Prayer
& Share
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Don’t forget to
change your clocks
School Mass 9am
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The LORD is the stronghold of my life
Psalm 27:1
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Day 5 Day 4 Day 1
Miss Theresa Reid, St. Pius X School’s Technology Director, along with
four other candidates, made her First Promises to the Third Order Carmelite
Community on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Church, Troy, New
York. What is a Third Order Lay Carmelite? A Third Order Lay Carmelite is
called to the Family of Carmel to be involved deeply in the mission of the
Church. They strive to contribute to the sanctification and transformation of the
secular world. They do this by sharing or participating in the charism of the Car-
melite Order. In short, the Charism of Carmel is: prayer (personal and liturgi-
cal); community (a love of those with whom we live and work); and apostolic
work (solidarity with God's People everywhere). The call to Carmel is the call
to see God's will in the ordinary circumstances of everyday life. If you are inter-
ested in learning more about the Third Order Carmelite, please check out the
