Discover your hidden treasures August 18, 2016 EXPAND your student academically CHALLENGE your student physically INSPIRE your student to be a responsible, self disciplined, lifelong learner in the service of the Church and Society A milestone for St. Pius x catholic School We welcome Emily Elizabeth Duke to our St. Pius X Catholic School Community ... Third generation of the Farrell Family. Melanie Farrell Duke, SPX class of 1998 Emily Elizabeth Duke, SPX class of 2025 John F. Farrell, SPX class of 1971
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Discover your hidden treasures August 18, 2016
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EXPAND
your student
academically
CHALLENGE
your student
physically
INSPIRE your student
to be a responsible,
self disciplined, lifelong learner in the service of the Church
and Society
A milestone for St. Pius x catholic School
We welcome Emily Elizabeth Duke to our St. Pius X Catholic
School Community ... Third generation of the
Farrell Family.
Melanie Farrell Duke, SPX class of 1998 Emily Elizabeth Duke, SPX class of 2025
John F. Farrell, SPX class of 1971
SPX School Tiger Tales 2016—2017 School year
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School Office 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd., Dallas, TX 75228 Office Hours on School Days 7:25 am to 3:30 pm 972-279-2339 WWW.SPXDallasSchool.org
Dear SPX Parents, Welcome to a new school year! I am excited and thrilled for what lies ahead for the students of Saint Pius X Catholic School. I want all to know that I will do my best to make our school the best it can be. I ask for your patience, understanding and sup-port as we transition. I look forward to getting to know all of you and I have no doubt that together, we all can make great things happen here at SPX! This summer, our school began many updates and renovations. Several class-rooms received new carpet, the primary wing hallway was tiled and both bath-rooms are being completely renovated. Parish Hall also received some upgrades. The Parish Center (gym) stairway, along with the Music room, Art room, and band room all had a “face lift” too. All of these things were done with the help from grants we received last year. As a reminder, please make sure that in the mornings and in the afternoons, you are following the correct route and drive pattern in dropping off and picking up your child (ren). I am asking that if you do park to drop off or pick up your child, you park at the Brown house. Please do not park in the front of the school or even alongside the road. It is a busy time and my concern is the safety of all. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or the office. Also, please check in at the office each time you come to visit. Please wear your Safe Environment badge. If you do not have one, you may contact Ginger Farrell in the church office to sign up for the class. This will allow you to serve as a vol-unteer and visit our entire campus. Otherwise, you will be given a visitor sticker and will be limited to specific areas of our school. Again, this is for the safety of our children and staff members. I thank you in advance for following these safety procedures. Have a wonderful weekend! Putting His Children First, Tana Scott Interim Principal
Looking ahead: August 23-Band Parent Meeting @ 6pm in Parish Hall (if PH is not completed it will be moved to the café) August 25-Mass August 26-Noon dismissal (1/2 day of school)
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Ms. Wahlstrom says… Welcome Back SPX Parents! As we start off the school year, I know the kids have been
used to taking their phones with them everywhere so this week’s message focuses on some simple, easy to follow rules about cell phones.
Key guidelines for cell-phone carrying kids: 1. Respect the school's rules. Some schools per mit students to use their phones at cer tain times: between classes, at lunch, on
the playground, even occasionally in class. Abusing this privilege could get your child’s phone taken away and possibly jeopard-ize other classmates' freedom. Remind your child, to only use the phone when allowed to on school grounds.
2. Pick up when it's parents calling. Sometimes mom, dad, or your caregiver need to talk to you. It's probably very important, so don't send it to voicemail. 3. Ask permission before downloading anything. Even if your child has his own app store account, get sign off on any apps that are being downloaded. If something has in-app purchases, those costs could wind up on the parents' bill -- so parents, you need to know what extra charges a download may incur. Parents, also make sure what is downloaded is age appropriate and reasonably good for your child. 4. Don't flaunt it. Owning a cell phone is a pr ivilege that not every kid has access to. It' s OK for your child to be proud of his phone -- it's an expensive piece of equipment for which he’s been given responsibility -- but showing off could make other people feel bad. Also, it could get stolen. 5. Use your phone for good, not evil. You' ll see all kinds of misbehavior and mischief regarding phones in school. Remind your child, to set an example for others by being respectful and responsible with the phone. Have your child ask permission before taking someone's picture. Remind him to take a moment to consider whether a text or video could hurt, annoy, or embarrass someone else. Remind him also to turn off the phone when supposed to. Good rule to remember: Don't let the phone be more important than someone standing right in front of you. And here's an essential rule for parents: Don't text your kid during the school day. Unless it's a real emergency -- like, you're going to the hospital -- resist the urge to text your kid during the school day. Kids have survived for many, many years without talking to their parents while they're at school -- and they need to be allowed independence. And if your kid texts you, make sure he's not breaking any rules to do so.
If you are interested in being a substitute for St. Pius X Catholic School, please contact Mrs. Margaret White for details or have questions — [email protected] Please remember, substitutes must be safe environment cleared.
Safe Environment Training in English – Family of Faith (New Volunteer Training) Two options: August 30, 2016 – Media Center English: (i.e. School Parents, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Ushers etc.) 6:30pm – Interviews and photo IDs taken; there is a $5 fee for anyone that may need a re-placement. Training begins at 7:15pm. Entorno seguro en Español- Familia de Fe (nueva formación de voluntarios) Dos opciones: Septembre 14, 2016 - Media Center Español: (es decir Los Padres de la Escuela, lectores, Ministros de la Eucaristía, ujieres, etc. ) 6:30 - Entrevistas y fotos id, ya que es una tarifa de 5 dólares a cualquiera que necesite un reemplazo. Comienza la formación de 7:30 Safe Environment Info: All clergy, employees, and volunteers must be safe environ-ment cleared prior to participation in any St Pius X ministry, school, or parish function, especially if holding a position of leadership. Note: if you hold a ‘board position’ (i.e. Ladies Society, Over 55 Club, Pastoral or Finance Councils, Men’s Club, School Adviso-ry, Athletic Coach, Scouts, etc.) within a ministry or parish/school committee you must be a registered, contributing member of St Pius X Parish and Safe Environment clear-ance is mandatory. Safe Environment Coordinator Ginger Farrell [email protected]
Calling All St. Pius X Catholic School Parents—
Looking for a way to get in your cafeteria service hours but unable to be on campus during lunch / recess?? We have the answer. We are in need of a permanent volunteer to help moni-tor our Breakfast. The hours are Monday—Friday 6:55AM—7:30AM. Please contact Ms. Tana Scott if you are interested or have questions: [email protected]
Please remember all volunteers must be safe environment cleared.
We would like to invite you to our parish spiritual festival celebrating the Feast of Pope St. Pius X, also known as FESTA. It
is a 3-day event, August 18th-20th, to celebrate our parish and remember our patron.
We are asking the school children and parents to participate in the multi-lingual Rosary and it's a simple as leading one
Hail Mary in any language that you choose. You can come to the church cry room this Friday at 6:30 PM to participate.
On Saturday we are calling on all recent First Communicants to help lead the Procession, if you are interested please arrive
in the church cry room at 7:45 AM.
If you would like to bring food for the brunch, please drop it off in Communion Hall as early as 7:00 AM on Saturday morning
and then come back and join us for a delicious feast beginning at 11:30 AM.
If you have any questions, please email Karla Ring at [email protected]. Please see the chart below for more
information about all of the events planned.
Thank you and God bless you,
The FESTA Committee
Thursday, August 18th
5:30 pm Mass
6:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration (lasts for 40 hours)
Parishioners are invited to come to the church to spend some time in adoration.
7:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet (In song, bilingual, and pamphlets will be available as guides)
Friday, August 19th
6:30 pm Many Faces of Mary Come see the many representations of our Blessed Mother.
7:00 pm
Multilingual Rosary Parishioners of all ages are invited to lead one Hail Mary in any language you choose. You can also wear the traditional dress of your culture. Come to the Church Cry Room at 6:30pm to participate.
8:00 pm Ice Cream/Gelato Social and Entertainment (In Parish Hall)
Join us in the Parish Hall for an old fashioned Ice Cream Social! Doors open at 8 pm
Saturday, August 20th
8:00 am Eucharistic Procession (Rededication of blessing of grounds)
Recent First Communicants are invited to help lead the Procession. Come to the Church Cry Room at 7:45am to participate.
10:00 am Mass (Bishop Kelly to preside)
11:30 am Italian themed Brunch (In Communion Hall)
Parishioners are invited to bring any dish of their choosing for the brunch. Drop off food in Communion Hall starting at 7:00am.
