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Pius X Catholic High School Newsletter October 2018 | V. 123

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chapel or regular prayer times because of work or family. Soon a mystery of Jesus’ life was attached to each Hail Mary. Although the giving of the rosary by Mary to Saint Dominic in 1214 is recognized as a legend, the development of this prayer form owes much to his followers - with the 15 mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious. In 2002, St. Pope John Paul II added five Mysteries of Light. The purpose of the rosary is to help us meditate on the great mysteries of our salvation. Pius XII called it “a compendium of the Gospel.” The main focus is on Jesus—His birth, life, death, and resurrection.

The Catholic School is a place where these mysteries are lived out on a daily basis. In the normal course of quizzes and tests, as well as the bigger events of triumph and tragedy. Time and again our Pius X Fam-

From Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Fr. Lee Jirovsky

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

Dear Friends of Pius X High School,

The month of October is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast day is celebrated in a particular way on October 7th, but whose mantle of protection we turn to in all our needs. Pope Leo XIII wrote about the Rosary, “It has always been the habit of Catholics in danger and in troublous times to fly for refuge to Mary.”

The development of the rosary has a long history. First a practice developed of praying 150 Our Fathers in imitation of the monastics who would pray the 150 Psalms every day. Then there was a parallel practice of praying the Hail Mary 150 times throughout the day for those who were unable to make it to

Key October Dates 1 NO SCHOOL

3 Apply to College Day

7 Fall Vocal Concert

8 Retreat Day for Juniors NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Sophomores and Seniors

9 Pro Life Assembly—9:30

11 Fall Play 7 pm

12 1st Quarter Ends Fall Play 7 pm

13 Fall Play 7 pm

14 Fall Play 2 pm

15 Noon Dismissal (Per. 1-4)

16 Noon Dismissal (Per. 5-8)

23 Give to Pius X Day

24 PSAT testing day for grades 10-11 NO SCHOOL— Freshmen, Seniors

30 Performances 7 pm

ily has turned to our Blessed Mother to ask for her intercession and to guide us through turbulent waters and dark days. These days are no different; and every good coach will tell you: “If you don’t practice it during the week, you won’t be ready for it come game-time.”

The rosary appeals to many for one basic reason: it is simple. It is a school of prayer: the constant repe-tition of words helps create an atmosphere in which to contemplate the mysteries of God. It is a family: we sense that Jesus and Mary are with us in the joys and sorrows of life. It keeps our minds and hearts on bigger things: we grow in hope that God will bring us to share in the glory of Jesus and Mary forever.

Last year, across the Diocese, Bishop Conley launched a Rosary Crusade. To help spread the message, the committee he formed invited Father James Kelleher, of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (S.O.L.T.) to speak at a number of our schools, including Pius X. In his article announcing the start of this crusade, Bishop Conley said, “The rosary is a powerful weapon. It is a weapon against the scourge of evil that is in our world and wages war on our hearts. In her apparitions at Fatima, Mary exhorted us to pray the rosary for ourselves and the good of the entire world, and she promised many graces to those who pray it. Praying the rosary allows us to meditate on the life of Jesus as we reflect upon the mysteries of the rosary, but with the assistance of the intercession of His Most Holy Mother.”

But, in order to be ready when tough times come, we need to practice now. Maybe the rosary is a part of our regular routine, a constant comfort in our purse or pocket. Maybe we pull one out of our car con-sole just before walking into a funeral liturgy. Maybe we have one draped around the end of our pews at school that has yet to be held in hand. Wherever we are at in our prayer life, it is never too late to start to pray the rosary.

See Page 8 for Fr. Jirovsky’s tips on How to Pray a Family Rosary:

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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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• Fall Retreat Registration opens October 9th. Registration forms available online and in the Campus Ministry Office. Fall Retreat will be November 17-18th at Camp Kitaki. The theme this year is Action!

• Junior Retreat is October 8th! Students should have brought home a letter with more information. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

• All seniors are invited to SEEK2019 Jan. 3-7th in Indianapolis, IN! Registration forms are due October 15th (the price will increase after this date). Come by the Campus Min-istry Office or email [email protected] for more info. Incredible speakers like Fr. Mike Schmitz, Sarah Swafford, and Dr. Scott Hahn will be there!

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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 StudentsROTC Day at UNL – Wednesday, October 31Information sessions and a panel of current ROTC Cadets will help familiarize students with one of the best leadership pro-grams in the country. Advanced registration is required and the cost is $10 per person. Register at https://admissions.unl.edu/events/on-campus/rotc/

Nebraska 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.

VFW Voice of Democracy Contest - Oct. 31Students in grades 9-12 compete for scholarships and prizes by writing and recording a 3-5 minute essay: “Why My Vote Matters.” Application forms are available in the Guidance Office. All of the required items must be returned to any VFW Post by October 31, 2018

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: October 11, Oc-tober 18, October 25, 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].

UNL 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, vis-it a residence hall, and more! Cost is $10.00 per person. Students must fill out a Parent Excused Absence form. The dates are as follows:October 1 – Pre-Health DayOctober 18October 22October 29November 12

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.

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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

From the Guidance Office

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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 October 27, 2018 September 21 Sept. 22 - Oct. 10 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.

PSAT/NMSQT - Juniors/SophomoresThe Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) will be offered at Pius X to juniors and sophomores on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from at 8 a.m. and end at approximately 11:20-11:40. This optional standardized test measures critical reading skills, math problem solving skills, and writing skills. It also gives juniors a chance to enter the SAT National Merit Scholarship Corporation scholarship programs. The cost is $25. Register in the Guidance Office. Make checks payable to “Pius X High School.” The deadline is Monday, October 1.

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.

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.

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Discovery Days at SCCSoutheast Community College will hold Discovery Days at their three campuses. Register at southeast.edu/discover-scc.Lincoln Campus October 26, 2018 November 16, 2018Beatrice Campus October 12. 2018 November 9, 2018Milford Campus November 2, 2018 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.’

Wendy’s High School Heisman ScholarshipSeniors who have at least a “B” grade average and partic-ipate in at least one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools are eli-gible to apply. Applicants are student-athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for underclassmen. Students are judged based on their aca-demic achievements, community service involvement, and athletic accomplishments. The application will be open-ing soon. For more information, visit www.wendyshigh-schoolheisman.com.

SCC Careers in Healthcare Day, Thursday, Oct. 11th, 9:30 am – 2 pm; Lincoln CampusCareers in Healthcare Day will give you the opportunity to explore career opportunities in the healthcare field. Par-ticipants will have the opportunity to learn side-by-side with current SCC students and faculty in hands-on activ-ities as they explore career fields such as nursing, dental assisting, medical assisting, respiratory therapy, physical therapist assistant, surgical technology, pharmacy techni-cian, paramedic/EMT, radiology, healthcare services, and medical laboratory technology. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about how SCC can help them achieve their goals in careers like dietitian, medicine,

physical therapists through the completion of pre-profes-sional coursework and job training in the healthcare in-dustry. Register at this site: https://www.southeast.edu/careers-in-healthcare/. Registration for this event is limit-ed. The registration deadline is Thursday, October 4th or until the event reaches capacity.

SCC Ag Day, Thursday, October 11th, 1-4:30 pm; Beatrice CampusAn opportunity for potential students to oversee the day to day activities that happen at SCC in the Agriculture De-partment. Students will engage in a variety of activities in-cluding Livestock Ultrasound, Plant Propagation, Harvest Demonstration, and Presentation of Precision Agriculture technology. Take a scenic ride through the campus farm and participate in the hands on learning activities. Regis-ter at this site: https://www.southeast.edu/ag-day/.

SCC Careers in Manufacturing & Engineer-ing Technologies Day, Tuesday, October 16th, 9 am – 2 pm; Milford CampusCareers in Manufacturing & Engineering Technologies Day will give you the opportunity to experience the career op-portunities in the manufacturing and engineering technol-ogies field. Participants will learn side-by-side from SCC students, faculty, and industry partners. Participants will see first-hand the use of technology and the wide variety of opportunities available in the manufacturing and en-gineering technology fields. Register at this site: https://www.southeast.edu/careers-in-manufacturing-engineer-ing/. Registration for this event is limited. The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 10th or until the event reaches capacity.

SCC Automotive Career Expo, Thursday, October 16th, 7-9 pm; Lincoln Campus At the Automotive Career Expo prospective you will hear from automotive career experts! The automotive industry has become increasingly technology focused and involves work activities beyond turning wrenches. Job availabili-ty and wages continue to rise in all areas of the industry! Participants will have the opportunity to meet current SCC faculty and students and industry partners, tour SCC’s au-tomotive technology classrooms, and learn about the va-riety of career opportunities in the automotive industry. Additionally, participants will be eligible to enter raffles for tools and scholarships! Register at this site: https://www.southeast.edu/ace/.

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From Pius X High School Librarian, Erin Willis

Junior Class SpotlightLuke Tomes- Luke is the Junior class president. He en-joys leading his class and organizing events throughout the year!Nick McElroy- Is the class Vice President! His favorite part of STUCO is being able to be a voice for the student body!Maggie Barie- Maggie has been on STUCO for three years and was also a member at St Joe’s! She is pumped for the food drive, the candy cane sales and Prom!Aidon Chandler- Aidon has been enjoying STUCO very much this year! He likes being a positive role model and the chance to be involved and helpful during the school day!Ella Hagen- Ella says that STUCO has given her a com-forting environment. She loves having the opportunity to take action in her school community!Reicher Martinez- A member for two years, he loves serving the school and working to lead and represent his

class!Brenna Mazour- This is Brenna’s first year on council! She has enjoyed planning events and then taking part!Kolbe Rada- Kolbe likes to plan school activities. He en-joys the leadership opportunities of the council and is also an Ambassador and a varsity b-ball player!Abbie Russman- Also a member for three years, she en-joys helping the student body and giving back to the com-munity. Abbie likes to plan events and bringing them to fruition!Laura Vrbka- Laura has been on STUCO for three years! She enjoys being a voice for students and helping in the community. Laura also enjoys coming up with new ideas to promote Pius X!Claire Wackel- Claire’s favorite part of STUCO is plan-ning and decorating for school dances. She is a tuba player in the band, participates in golf and throws the shot put! Bravo Juniors! Thanks for all you have done so far this year!

Student Council Update

Read for the Fun of It

We can all agree that reading for enjoyment is a positive and beneficial activity for young adults. Strong reading skills translate into better performance at school, better preparedness for careers and overall well-being. But how can we inspire students to read for enjoyment? The ques-tion is nearly as old as librarianship itself.

The first step in helping students establish a reading habit is to create an awareness of available reading materials and provide convenient access to items in the library. During the first few weeks of classes, 9th grade English classes were introduced to the holdings of the Pius X library, including books, periodicals and online resources. Students were encouraged to browse the collection, ask questions, make suggestions and use the library for their school work as well as for entertainment.

During Teen Read Week, October 7-13, I will be reaching out to all students and inviting them to visit the library to check out books. Pius X library will join thousands of

school libraries, classrooms, and bookstores across the country in celebrating Teen Read Week through programs and initiatives that call attention to books and the func-tion of the library within the school community. Students will be encouraged to participate in reading activities, make suggestions and ultimately become regular library users.

Even though we all understand the importance of read-ing, the demands of our students’ academic and social lives do not allow much time for leisure activities. Pre-cious free time can easily be filled with mindless, empty activities unless we can help students encounter reading as a fun way to relax. The cumulative effect of even a few minutes of recreational reading every day can make a sig-nificant difference in their academic success and personal well-being.

If the Pius X library can be a place for students to conve-niently access great books, and if they become aware of what the library has to offer, maybe students will make the choice to read!



Catholic Elementary and Middle SchoolsParents 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].

Dennis UniformUniforms 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 pro-motions by using this link—dennisuniform.com/promotions

Uniform Shop Hours During the School YearOpen 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 regular school days or on Saturdays, Oct. 13 and 27 from 9-11 am. Enter through the southeast door (#1). For updates or changes to the schedule, http://piusx.net. If you have ques-tions, please contact [email protected].

Donating used uniformsDonate boys or girls shorts/pants, girls plaid skirts, uniform sweatshirts, and school polos to Pius X to be used as “loaner” uniforms for other students. Items may be taken to the school office. Extra uniform items not needed for loaners, along with used Pius booster gear, will be given to the Thrifty Thunder-bolt Sale.

School Uniform Shop at Pius X

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Apply2College event is Oct. 3Apply2College Day will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 3 in the library at Pius X High School. School counselors will be in the library and we will have college reps helping out throughout the day. Students will be able to apply to colleges and ask questions during the application process.

Pro Life Day is Oct. 9Students for Life is sponsoring Pius X Pro Life Day Tuesday, Oct. 9th. Our speaker is Melissa Ohden. She is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion in 1977. She has a compelling story to tell that continues to develop as she meets and forms relationships with her birth parents’ families. All are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Karen Bonkiewicz by Friday, Oct. 5th at [email protected].

Fall cleanup set for Oct. 13Pius X High School will be having their annual fall cleanup from 8 a.m. – noon on Oct. 13. Please bring garden tools with your name on them. If you have a chainsaw or sidewalk edger that would be helpful. We could not keep our grounds looking so good without all our volunteers. Thank you, in advance.

Call for TeamMates mentorsWould you be willing to invest in one child’s life? Become a mentor with the TeamMates Mentoring Program. • Meet with a student (grades 3-12) at school during school hours once a week for 30-60 minutes.• Build a caring relationship while playing games and sharing interests.• Focus on the students’ strengths. Foster their hopes and vi-sion for their future.• Take the next step. All it takes is an application, which can be filled out online (say that you saw it in the BOLT newsletter) at https://chapters.teammates.org/chapters/lincoln/, a back-ground check, and a training session. For more information contact Shelly Pick at [email protected] for (402) 488-0931.

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).

Senior Service Hour Deadline - Oct. 12The first Senior Service Hours deadline is October 12. Seniors need to have 9 hours approved by this date. Upcoming oppor-tunities are posted on www.x2vol.com.

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.

• Personalize it: Each family member should have their own Ro-sary. Children may play with it. Girls may wear it as a necklace. Boys will try to use it as a lasso. That’s fine. It helps them become familiar with a Rosary. Eventually they will learn and grow in reverence as they imitate and internalize what is taking place.

• Create a habit: Set a time that is comfortable for your family and that works without adding stress. When it doesn’t happen, don’t give up entirely, just pick it up again the next time.

• Start small: Be patient. Don’t try to complete an entire Rosary the first time you gather together in prayer, particularly if you have young children. Start with a decade and build over time.

• Keep it simple: The Rosary is a great way for young children to learn the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and Apostle’s Creed and to learn about the lives of Jesus and His Mother Mary.

• Just start: There’s no time like the present and no place like home. (Adapted from “How to Pray a Family Rosary” – CNA Resources)

Fr. Jirovsky’s tips on How to Pray a Family Rosary



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. Between October 1-23, 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.

Save the Date - October 23, 2018

Our Give to Pius X Day Goal is $200,000

If we reach our goal, an anonymous matching gift donor will give an additional $25,000! All gifts or pledges made from Oct. 1-23 will be eligible for the match.

Learn more 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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Physicals required for all sportsAll students that wish to be involved in ANY Winter or Spring sport need to have a physical on file in order to participate. Get this important requirement completed EARLY and then turn in a copy of your physical to the main office. Winter Sports (Basketball / Swimming & Diving / Wrestling) – First Practice/Tryout Date – Monday, November 12thSpring Sports (Track & Field / Baseball / Soccer / Girls Tennis / Boys Golf) – First Practice/Tryout Date – Monday, February 25th

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:Oct. 19 - Varsity Home Football gameDec. 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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning statement on July 19, 2018 about serious health complica-tions, mostly in the Midwest, caused by the use of K2 or Spice (synthetic cannabinoid products) laced with brodifacoum, which is a blood-thinning compound commonly used in rat poison.

Despite all of these facts and recent happenings, many believe that synthetic cannabinoids are safe and a legal alternative to marijuana, which is not the case, and here are reasons why it is harmful.

K2 or Spice is a mixture of herbs, spices or chopped up plant material that is sprayed with synthetic compounds that are chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

K2 is typically sold in small, plastic bags of dried leaves and marketed as incense or potpourri that can be smoked. These products are generally sold in head shops and gas stations.

It is also readily available for anyone to order and purchase online. And while law makers actively work on banning K2 in its most current form, the makers of the drug change the

chemical compounds just enough to keep ahead of the laws.

K2 is generally smoked in joints or pipes, but is also known to be consumed as a tea. K2 is also sold in liquid form and used in vaping pens, vaping pipes and e-cigarettes. Side effects associated with K2: • Agitation• Pale skin• Seizures• Vomiting• Profuse sweating• Uncontrolled/spastic body movements• Elevated blood pressure, heart rate and palpitations• Difficulty speaking• Severe paranoia• Delusions and hallucinations• Death

The effects of K2 occur within minutes of use and last from one to eight hours.

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.

About K2, the what and how of this dangerous substance

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Friday, Sep 28, 2018 9am - Tennis: Boys Varsity HAC Tournament @ Woods Tennis Courts 3:45pm - Cross Country: Varsity/JV Invitational @ Syracuse 4pm - Volleyball: Varsity Northeast Invitational @ Lincoln Northeast 7pm - Football: Varsity vs. Omaha Central @ Pius XSaturday, Sep 29, 2018 9am - Volleyball: Varsity/JV Northeast Invitational @ Lincoln Northeast 10am - Softball: Varsity HAC Softball Tournament @ Doris BairMonday, Oct 1, 2018 TBD - Golf: Girls Varsity District Tournament 4pm - Tennis: Boys Varsity vs. North Star at Pius X 4pm - Tennis: Boys JV @ Lincoln North Star 6:30pm - Football: JV Game @ NorrisTuesday, Oct 2, 2018 5pm - Volleyball: Reserve Game @ Fremont 6pm - Volleyball: JV Game @ Fremont 7pm - Volleyball: Varsity Game @ FremontWednesday, Oct 3, 2018 4pm - Tennis: Boys Varsity vs LSE @ Woods Tennis Center Thursday, Oct 4, 2018 TBD - Softball: Varsity District Softball Tournament 4pm - Cross Country: Varsity/JV HAC Cross Country Championship @ Kearney 4pm - Tennis: Boys JV vs LSE @ Pius X 4:30pm - Football: Freshman Game vs. Lincoln High @ Aldrich Field 7pm - Football: Varsity Game vs Southeast @ Seacrest Friday, Oct 5, 2018 TBD - Softball: Varsity District Tournament 8:45am - Tennis: Boys Varsity Invite @ Tranquility Park Saturday, Oct 6, 2018 8:30am - Volleyball: JV Quad @ Pius XMonday, Oct 8, 2018 9:30am - Golf: Girls Varsity State Girls Tournament @ Norfolk Country Club 5pm - Volleyball: Freshman Triangular @ Pius X 6:30pm - Football: JV Game vs. North Star @ Aldrich FieldTuesday, Oct 9, 2018 9:30am - Golf: Girls Varsity State Tournament @ Norfolk Country Club 5pm - Cross Country: JV LPS Open @ Pioneer Park

5pm - Volleyball: Reserve vs. Kearney @ Pius X 6pm - Volleyball: JV vs. Kearney @ Bearcats 6:30pm - Football: Freshman Game vs. Northeast @ Pius X 7pm - Volleyball: Varsity vs. Kearney @ Pius XWednesday, Oct 10, 2018 TBD - Softball: Varsity State Tournament @ Hastings Thursday, Oct 11, 2018 TBD - Cross Country: Varsity District Meet @ Beatrice TBD - Softball: Varsity State Tournament @ Hastings TBD - Tennis: Boys Varsity State Tournament @ Woods Tennis Courts 5pm - Volleyball: Reserve vs. PLV South @ Pius X 6pm - Volleyball: JV vs. PLV South @ Pius X 7pm - Football: Varsity Game @ Norfolk Panthers 7pm - Volleyball: Varsity Dualvs. PLV South @ Pius X Friday, Oct 12, 2018 TBD - Softball: Varsity State Tournament @ Hastings TBD - Tennis: Boys Varsity State Tournament @ Woods Tennis Courts Tuesday, Oct 16, 2018 4:30pm - Football: Reserve Game @ Lincoln Southeast 5pm - Volleyball: Reserve Game @ Lincoln High 6pm - Volleyball: JV Game @ Lincoln High 7pm - Volleyball: Varsity Game @ Lincoln HighThursday, Oct 18, 2018 5pm - Volleyball: Varsity/JV Triangular @ Papillion-La Vista (with Marian)Friday, Oct 19, 2018 TBD - Cross Country: Varsity State Meet @ Kearney Country Club 7pm - Football: Varsity Game vs. Omaha South @ Aldrich FieldSaturday, Oct 20, 2018 8am - Volleyball: Freshman Tournament @ PLV South 6pm - Volleyball: Varsity HAC Tournament @ Lincoln SoutheastTuesday, Oct 23, 2018 5pm - Volleyball: Varsity HAC Tournament @ Lincoln SoutheastThursday, Oct 25, 2018 5pm - Volleyball: Varsity HAC Tournament @ Lincoln SoutheastFriday, Oct 26, 2018 TBD - Football: Varsity PlayoffsWednesday, Oct 31, 2018 TBD - Volleyball: Varsity District Tournament

Athletic Schedule PiusX.net/athletics

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

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No SchoolBreakfast

Strawberry PancakesLunch

Chicken and gravy on mashed Potatoes, Mixed

Veggies, Biscuits

BreakfastTaco Breakfast Tators

LunchPulled Pork with Corn-bread, Baked Beans, and

Coleslaw

BreakfastCinnamon Vanilla rice w/

BerriesLunch

Beef Philly, chicken pot pie, green beans

BreakfastCheesy Eggs, Salsa and

CornbreadLunch

Cheese Pizza, Mulligatawny Soup, wheat roll

No SchoolBreakfastTornadosLunch

Chiken Alfredo, Garlic Bread, and Broccoli

BreakfastSausage Links w/ Bagels

LunchChili and Cinnamon Rolls,

crackers

BreakfastEgg and Bacon Cups w/

toastLunch

Baked Chicken, Ham and Veggie Shaker Salad, Wheat

Roll

BreakfastFrench Toast w/ Fruit

LunchMac and Cheese w/ Curry

Cauliflower

BreakfastBreakfast Pizza

No Lunch

BreakfastOmelets w/ Cinnamon

BreadNo Lunch

BreakfastBreakfast Burrito

LunchMeal in a Bowl with wheat

roll

BreakfastWaffles w/ strawberries

LunchAsian Chicken, Brown Rice, and Asian, Veggies, wheat

roll

BreakfastSmoothies and Sweet Treat

LunchCheese Quesadillas, Broccoli and Cheddar Soup, crackers/

cheese stick

Fruit Juice and milk available at breakfast

Fruit/Vegetable Bar and milk available at lunch

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BreakfastPancake on a Stick

LunchMafalda and Meat Sauce, Green Beans, and Garlic

Bread

BreakfastBreakfast Sandwich

LunchFiestadas, Taco Salad

No School BreakfastFrench Toast Sticks

LunchHamburgers on a Bun,

sidewinders, corn

BreakfastHashbrown Patties and

cheesy eggsLunch

Lasagna Rollups, Italian Dunkers, Peas and carrots

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BreakfastBreakfast Sliders

LunchBBQ Chicken on Flatbread

BreakfastOvernight French Toast

LunchWalking Tacos, Beans, Pico

de Gallo, Fixin Bar

BreakfastHam Toasties

LunchChili Dogs, Ghoulash, Glazed

Apples and Pears, Carrots

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