Mrs. Werner, one of our fourth-grade teachers, lost her father over the Christmas break. Please keep Mrs. Werner and her family in your prayers.

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1 January 2, 2019 Dear Families, I welcome all back and wish you a 2019 full of many blessings and much joy. Thank you to everyone for the multitude of Christmas gifts, wishes, cards, and notes that came my way. The generosity of the SPXS community always amazes me, and I am very grateful. January- New Year- Re-Registration for the upcoming year- it doesn t seem possible, but it s here! Please send re-registration forms in ASAP. Also, do not assume we know there is a sibling coming. We have had a few surprises over the years and want to be certain that siblings are not left out! Mrs. Werner, one of our fourth-grade teachers, lost her father over the Christmas break. Please keep Mrs. Werner and her family in your prayers. Our next early dismissal is January 18 th, when we have a NEASC meeting. A form to register for aftercare that day is included today. All students, even those who use the program daily, must be pre-registered for the 18 th. We want to be certain we have adequate coverage for the afternoon. Information for financial aid assistance is included once again. The application through FACTS can be completed now, and documentation sent later.

2 The Calendar drawings have begun! Here s a picture of Raegan, from our topselling family, assisting with pulling the winners for Jan. 1 and 2. I am looking forward to this Friday, when we have Dominic and Luca Coppa as Principals for the Day. Friday is bound to be full of fun! Happy New Year to all, Anne Dailey Principal

3 January 2, 2019 Dear Parents and Guardians: It s hard to believe that we are already beginning the admissions process for the school year. Our first priority in this process is determining your intentions at this time. Attached is a re-registration form. Please indicate your plans for the upcoming year and return this to the school by Friday, January 18, Current families and siblings will receive priority consideration until this date. Below is information regarding financial assistance and payment plans. Please read this information carefully, as the financial assistance options provide meaningful support for our families. The tuition plan options are outlined, and the tuition payment preference form will be sent home at a later date. Admissions prioritization deadlines are also included with this packet, along with the school s revised tuition policy. INFORMATION REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 1. Active and supporting parishioners of St. Pius X Parish and other Catholic parishes may request a parish subsidy to be applied to St Pius X School tuition. You must apply for the Parish Subsidy each year. Once this form is completed by your pastor, please return it to the school office no later than April 1, Once again, the Diocese of Fall River and St. Pius X Parish are making need based assistance available to families in our school. These funds are raised each year through the efforts of concerned and generous members of our Diocesan and Parish communities. Families experiencing financial difficulties are strongly encouraged to apply. F.A.C.E. (Foundation to Advance Catholic Education) - for registered students entering Grades K-8. Any student entering Grades K-8 attending St. Pius X School may apply for funds from F.A.C.E. through FACTS. Click to apply: The St. Pius X School Scholarship Fund - for registered students entering PreK-8. Only active and supporting St. Pius X Parishioners may apply for the St. Pius X School Scholarship Fund. Families applying for the St. Pius X School Scholarship Fund are required to also apply for funds from F.A.C.E. through FACTS. Click to apply: 3. Antonuzzi and McIntyre Scholarships, funded through endowments, will provide some additional tuition assistance to registered students of St. Pius X School. Families applying for this program are required to apply for funds through F.A.C.E., as this application will be utilized in determining awards. The application deadline for F.A.C.E. and the St. Pius X School Scholarship Fund is February 15, Applications received after this date will not be considered.

4 TUITION PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS Parents have two options available for making tuition payments: Option 1 is Full Tuition Payment by April 26, 2019 A discount of $50.00 per student is applicable, if tuition is paid in full by April 26, Cash, check, and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Am/Ex, Discover) accepted. Option 2 is Monthly Payments through FACTS beginning May, 2019 for 11 payments. Payments are made on the 5 th or 20 th. There is an administration fee processed by FACTS for the use of this option. ADMISSIONS PRIORITIZATION DEADLINES Re-registration for Current Students: January 2, 2019 through Friday, January 18, 2019 Siblings of Current Students: In order to receive priority consideration, applications must be received by January 18, Parishioners of St. Pius X Parish: In order to receive priority consideration, applications must be received by Friday, January 25, ST. PIUS X SCHOOL TUITION POLICY When a student registers at St. Pius X School, we not only hold a place for that student, but also commit resources to optimize the educational experience of that student. We design staffing, programs, and acquire supplies based on the number of registered students to ensure a quality education. Each year we forgo potential income by limiting the number of incoming students, when we commit a place for your son or daughter. We also depend on full and timely payment of tuition. According to the policies of the Diocese of Fall River, all financial obligations to St. Pius X School must be met before a student may enroll in another diocesan school. St. Pius X School will notify the receiving school if these obligations have not been met. A non-refundable tuition deposit for each child is due in March with the Tuition Payment Preference Form. This deposit is credited towards tuition. Monies received will not be refunded. Once a student has begun a month, tuition for that month must be paid, in addition to what has already been paid. If you have any regarding information in this packet, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Sincerely, Anne Dailey, Principal

5 St. Pius X School Re-Registration Parent or Guardian Name Student Name: Grade in Fall 2019 Student Name: Grade in Fall 2019 Student Name: Grade in Fall 2019 If you have not already sent in a form indicating a sibling(s) who will attend, please complete the information below: Sibling Name: Date of Birth: Grade in Fall 2019 Sibling Name: Date of Birth: Grade in Fall 2019

6 Extended Day Program - 11:30 Dismissal - Friday, January 18th, 2019 So that we can properly staff the Extended Day Program and prepare lunch on Friday, January 18th, would you kindly complete the form below and return it to school by Tuesday, January 15th. If we do not receive this form by January 15th, we will assume that your child(ren) will not be attending after care and purchasing lunch. Signing up for after care after this date will only be able to be done, if space is available. If you have any questions, please call the office Please return to school by Tuesday, January 15th Name(s): Grade(s) of Children: Extended Day Program Survey Please check Friday, January 18th Extended Day services needed My child(ren) will purchase school lunch

7 January 2, 2019 EARLY DISMISSAL Students will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, January 18th. The Extended Day Program will be available on this day. Students attending the Extended Day Program will be served lunch after dismissal. There will be no interruption in bus service. Buses will pick up students at the school at 11:30am. NO SCHOOL In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, school will NOT be in session on Monday, January 21st. RAFFLE CALENDAR TOP SELLERS Congratulations and thank you to our top selling families: 1. The Pazakis Family 2. The Boghdan Family 3. The McPherson Family CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS WINNERS TO DATE January 1 st $50.00 Cash Jacob Moriarty January 2 nd $75.00 Cash The Ahern/Popkova Family GRADE 5 N.E.E.D. TRIP TO TRURO The Grade 5 class will be spending the week at the N.E.E.D. Academy in Truro from April 29th May 3rd.

8 St. Pius X School January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Classes Resume 3 4 Dominic & Luca Coppa Principals for the Day 5 Lower School BBall K & Gr am Gr. 2 & am Students Not in Session Friends Mtg. 8am 6 7 MAP Testing begins and continues through January 25th 8 Learning in Concert Gr am 9 10 NEASC Pre-Visit Lower School BBall K & Gr am Gr. 2 & am NO Study Hall Staff Meeting 2: Mass 9:30am St. Pius X Church (full dress uniform) Monthly Tour 10am 18 11:30 Dismissal (after care available) 19 Lower School BBall K & Gr am Gr. 2 & am Martin Luther King Day Students Not in Session MAP Testing Ends 26 Lower School BBall K & Gr am Gr. 2 & am Pasta Dinner 4:30 7pm Parish Life Center Interim Period Ends Open House 2:00pm 27 Catholic Schools Week 28 Cape Cod Catholic Schools Week Mass St. Francis Xavier Church 10am Gr :30am Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences (after care available) 2 Lower School BBall K & Gr am Gr. 2 & am Interim Reports Issued

9 ST. PIUS X SCHOOL ITALIAN PASTA DINNER Saturday, January 26th 4:30 7:00 PM at the Parish Life Center $7.00 Adults $5.00 Children TICKETS SOLD AT THE SCHOOL OR AT THE DOOR ~ Door Prize ~ Great Raffle baskets will be offered! To Benefit the Grade 8 Class Trip to NYC Get your tickets now! Name: # of Tickets: $7.00 $5.00

10 Saturday Winter Basketball SPXS CRUSADERS Time: SPXS K 3 rd Grade Basketball Program K and 1 st GRADE GIRLS and BOYS: 9am 10 am (Limit 20) 2 nd and 3 rd GRADE GIRLS and BOYS: 10 am 11am (Limit 20) Location: SPXS gym Athletic Fee: $40.00 payable to: Friends of SPXS Dress: Non-marking gym sneakers, t-shirt, and shorts Players will be learning and improving on all of the basketball skills - dribbling, shooting, and passing. Players will also learn defense, offense, and rebounding basics. Saturday, January 5, 2019 Saturday, January 12, 2019 Saturday, January 19, 2019 Saturday, January 26, 2019 Saturday, February 2, 2019 Saturday, February 9, 2019 Saturday, March 2, 2019 (7 Classes and t-shirt included in fee) ظ Name (print) Grade M/F T-shirt Size Address City State Zip Telephone (Cell) (Home) Address Parents/Guardian s Signature

11 SPXS CHEER Basketball Season Cheerleading Want to learn the sport of cheerleading? Want to have fun cheering for the Basketball Team? Want to make some great friends and be a part of an awesome team? Join the SPXS Cheer Squad! Open to students Grades 4-8 When: Tuesdays and Thursdays in January & February What Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm WHERE: Practice Location - Cape Cod Cheer Academy (3CA) 150 Rosary Lane, Hyannis, MA Parents will need to provide transportation to the Cheer Academy. HOME GAMES: Cheer Team will perform and cheer during the home basketball games on January 22nd, 24th, 29th, 31st & February 7th,12th,14th (3:45pm) What to Wear: Athletic clothes, Sneakers, NO jewelry! What to Bring: Water and school spirit! Contact Mr. Corsi (ncorsi@spxschool.org) for more information.

12 QUIZ BOWL Starting January 4, 2019! If you like trivia competitions, join the Middle School Quiz Bowl team! The Quiz Bowl team meets in the Science Lab on Friday afternoons from 2:15-3:00, beginning Friday, January 4. ($10.00 fee to join the team) If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Abercrombie:

13 Grades 3 to 8 Students build on their skills with each lesson Simple customized solution to suit your needs Internet based using School Computers Mad Science of Southern MA & RI Duration: 6 weeks Cost: $80 Grade 3-8 Tuesdays, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM 1/29/19 to 3/12/19 Mad Science of Southern MA & RI SouthernMass.MadScience.org (508) Mail@MadScienceSMARI.com

14 FRIENDS OF SPXS MEETING Friday, January 4 th at 8:00 AM (SPXS cafeteria) ALL ARE WELCOME! Recap of events Planning for upcoming events Catholic Schools Weeks Father-Daughter Dance St. Patrick s Parade Enrichment Ideas, Suggestions, Feedback!

15 tex dy Ad bo d t text dy Ad bo d FRIDAYS Check It Out FUN THE SCHOOL STORE WILL BE OPEN THIS FRIDAY january 4th! Get fun school supplies while supporting the 5th grade trip to the National Seashore. See you at the school store the following Fridays! January 11, 25 February 8 March 1, 8, 22, 29 April 5, 12 HURRAY

16 There's a Place for YOUR Child in Catholic Schools FACE provides needs-based scholarships for K - 8 students who attend one of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fall River. Please apply at to see if you qualify for a scholarship! The application fee is only $15. For more information about the various scholarships, please visit or call (508) ext I) IOCESE O F FALL RIVE FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE CATHOLIC EDUCATION