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1 Discover your hidden treasures September 8, 2016 EXPAND your student academically CHALLENGE Legacy gift your student physically Thank you 8th grade class of 2016 for two upgraded water fountains with water bottle filling feature and an AED Device for St. Pius X Catholic Church Save the Date: SEPT. 22 INSPIRE your student to be a responsible, self disciplined, lifelong learner in the service of the Church and Society Click on the North Texas Giving Day image for a direct link to donate 1

2 SPX School Tiger Tales School Office 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd., Dallas, TX Office Hours on School Days 7:25 am to 3:30 pm School Staff Interim Principal Tana Scott ext. 326 Assistant Principal Stephanie Wahlstrom ext. 126 Administrative Asst. Margaret White ext. 122 Parish Office 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd., Dallas, TX Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm FAX Safe Environment Ginger Farrell ext.146 Dear SPX Family, School year I can t begin to tell you how thankful and proud I am to be a part of such a wonderful school. The support and willingness to help and volunteer is amazing and I appreciate all of you who give your time to us. Band has started now and the kids are excited to begin playing their instruments. Boys Scouts kicked off this week too and sports are ready to begin this weekend. Schedules are on the website under Athletics section. Come cheer on the SPX Tigers! The first PTO meeting of the year is next Tuesday, September If you would like to serve and be a part, please attend. It s a great way to get to know other families and build new relationships too! Also, the KC Swim Party is next Friday, September 16. Please come and join in the fun! Last, North Texas Giving Day is September 22. Please go online and help Saint Pius X Catholic School. Our goal is $5, If we reach this goal, I will have special dress down days for the students! Nothing is too small to give! Many thanks in advance to all who graciously give to our school and students of SPX. Putting His children first, Tana Scott Interim Principal Looking ahead: Sept. 13-PTO 7pm in Media Center Sept. 15-Progress Reports and Picture Day Sept. 16-KC Swim Party Sept th Grade Garage Sale 9-3 (Brown House) Sept. 22-North Texas Giving Day 2

3 Discover your hidden treasures September 8, 2016 Ms. Wahlstrom says As parents, we have so many hopes for our kids. We want them to grow up to live happy, successful lives. Even with all these hopes and dreams, we know the center of all these wishes is the hope that our kid turns into a decent human being -- someone who is kind, respectful, and honest. We know our kids learn things by following our examples and through experiences from school and in their communities. We also have to deal with influences from media movies, TV shows, books, video games and social media all huge players in our kids lives. The following are suggestions of ways your kids can learn important lessons about character through this influx of media we deal with on a daily basis: Watch Sports not only a fun way to bond over a team or a player, but also time to point out character strengths from teamwork to perseverance Share Social Media opportunities are tremendous to point out character share a beautiful video or post, talk about what it took to share these images or comments and even discuss possibilities of criticisms that might arise Play video games together choose multi-player games, talk about teamwork and goal setting as well as being respectful to one another during competition Take time out sometimes it s good to step away from social media, take time out, don t always rush to answer that text or it can wait talk face to face with your children about what is going on in their lives Reference: Common Sense Media KC PTO POOL PARTY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th 6PM-10PM $10 Admission per family (includes hamburger, chips, & drink) ALL SPX FAMILIES INVITED Address: Shoreview Rd, Dallas, TX Attention: Oktoberfest has been cancelled for this year. No Oktoberfest Fall Save the Date: SEPT. 22 If you are interested in being a substitute for St. Pius X Catholic School, please contact Mrs. Margaret White for details or have questions mwhite@spxdallas.org Please remember, substitutes must be safe environment cleared. St. Pius X Catholic School Auction Mark your Calendar: April 29,

4 SPX School Tiger Tales School year 2016 Catholic School Night Globe Life Park in Arlington Saturday, September 17th 7:05PM Oakland A s vs Texas Rangers All Catholic School Students, Teachers, Family, and friends are invited to catholic school night at globe life park. Flyer will be sent Home through Renweb with specific details on this event. Safe Environment Info: All School volunteers must be safe environment 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. School Advisory Council, PTO, Auction, etc.) within a school committee you must be a registered, contributing member of St Pius X Parish and Safe Environment clearance is mandatory. NOTE: we have UPDATED some of our Safe Environment Policies and Procedures; these changes require all existing volunteers to sign these acknowledgements; please stop by the church or school office for these forms. All new volunteers will receive this paperwork at their initial training. Safe Environment Training in English Family of Faith (New Volunteer Training) One option: October 5; 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 replacement. Training begins at 7:15pm. Entorno seguro en Español- Familia de Fe (nueva formación de voluntarios) Dos opciones: Septembre 14 y Octobre 19, 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 Ginger Farrell St Pius X Parish x146 / (fax) Safe Environment Director 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd Dallas, TX

5 Discover your hidden treasures September 8, 2016 What? SPX Children s Choir Who? Students from 2nd through 8th grade interested in joining the SPX Children s Choir. Where? SPX School Music Room. When? Wednesdays 3:15-4:00 pm. Why? To praise and assist in the worship of our God through the ministry of music. How? Thank you for your interest in SPX Children s Choir! Participation in the choir is rewarding on many levels. The first rehearsal is Wednesday, 9/14. Please contact me, Mr. Diez, with any questions. mdiez@spxdallas.org MUSIC CHOIR I,, have read and understand the (Print Student Name) commitment involved with being in the children s choir. I understand that rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 3:15 4:00 p.m. I understand that if I am absent for more than 3 practices then I will not be able to participate in the choir. Student Signature Parent Signature Student grade 5

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9 Discover your hidden treasures September 8, 2016 Did you eat breakfast this morning? Don t think you have time? Try... A convenient way to start your day! Take a look at what we are offering SPX Café Cereal $1.25 Yogurt $1.50 Mixed Fruit $1.25 Muffin $1.25 Milk $1.00 Small Juice $1.00 Or choose one of our breakfast combos: Cereal n Milk $1.75 Muffin and Yogurt with Juices $3.00 Breakfast: Boost Your Brainpower! 9