March 6, 2019

Dear Families, Lent has arrived, and we all attended Mass this morning for Ash Wednesday. Fr. Paul provided thoughtful reminders about the meaning of these weeks. He even suggested that a worthwhile fast for students might be less time with electronic devices, and more time interacting with people. Not a bad idea for students, or even adults! Coming this Friday and Saturday ~ Little Mermaid, Jr. is appearing on the Life Center stage. If you have never seen one of our Drama presentations, they are not your typical elementary school shows- come witness the singing, the dancing, the talent! Don’t miss your opportunity to see this performance in its limited engagement. The Auction, though two months away, will be here quickly! Thank you to those who have already supported the school through sponsorships, and all are invited to become a Sponsor or Donor. A Sponsorship, while helping the school, provides advertising to a wide audience of potential customers. All donated items or services benefit each student of SPXS.

Last week I expressed hope that the arrival of March would also signal the arrival of spring. Instead, it seems that Mother Nature flipped a switch and turned winter “on”! Unfortunately, that means we missed out on the trip to the New Bedford Symphony. Money for the trip will be refunded by the classroom teachers by Friday. We are hopeful that we can participate in this experience next year. God bless each of you during Lent. Anne Dailey Principal

March 6, 2019

REMINDER - NO SCHOOL

School will NOT be in session on Friday, March 15th due to a Staff Professional Day.

ST. PATRICK'S PARADE

Please keep March 9th available for the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade in Yarmouth. All students in grades 5 – 8 (grade 4 students are welcome to attend) are asked to march in the parade while playing with the band. All other students are invited to march in the parade as long as they are accompanied by a parent. All participants should meet at 10am in the Skull Island ports World Parking Lot, 934 Route 28, South Yarmouth.

CRUSADER SPOTLIGHT

Introducing Crusader Spotlight! Each week, grade 8 students will vote, interview and report on a member in our school community who deserves the spotlight. If you would like to nominate a student, staff member, teacher, parent or community outreach member, please email your nominations to Ms. Downs at sdowns@spxschool.org. Our first nomination went to Mr. Correa! Eighth grader, Raphael DaSilva caught Mr. Correa for a few minutes out of his very busy day to ask him some questions.

WINTER UNIFORMS

The last day for winter uniforms is Friday, March 8th. Regular dress code will be in effect from Monday, March 11th through Friday, April 12th.

BUYING LUNCH

Please make sure your child has $3.00 each day to buy lunch. You may purchase a lunch ticket for $60.00. Checks should be made payable to the DY School District. Students should not be in the habit of charging lunch each day. Remind your child - if you send him/her with lunch - that's the lunch to be eaten! If you have any questions, please call the office.

Dear St. Pius X School Families, On Saturday, March 9th, grade 5 - 8 students will be participating in the Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade. Here are important details about the parade: DATE AND TIME: • Saturday, March 9th • Band members and marchers should meet at the corner of Long Pond Drive and Route 28

in South Yarmouth (Skull Island - Bass River Sports World Parking Lot) at 9:30am the morning of the parade. (no instrument cases please - keep them in your car for after the parade).

• The parade begins at 11:00am. PARADE ROUTE: • The parade starts at Long Pond Drive and Route 28 in South Yarmouth (Skull Island -

Bass River Sports World Parking Lot). The parade continues west on Route 28, over the Parker’s River Bridge, ending at the Town n Country Family Resort (452 Main St., Route 28) in West Yarmouth.

• The parade route is approximately 2 miles long.

**FOR SAFETY REASONS, STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT IN THE BAND AND WOULD LIKE TO MARCH IN THE PARADE MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY

A PARENT OR OTHER DESIGNATED ADULT**

WHAT TO WEAR:

• All band members should dress in warm clothing. St. Patrick stocking hats will be provided. Band members must wear their school gym uniform and we strongly suggest layering by wearing a warm SPXS sweater, SPXS sweatshirt, and/or jacket. Gloves with open fingertips are also suggested. Warm boots/shoes and warm socks are a must.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school office. Mr. Ryder Corey Music Director PK-8

SPXS Gala & Auction Update

This is our school’s largest fundraiser and proceeds will benefit the “KIDS” of SPXS! Your donation and support helps fund an array of educational and fun-filled activities for our children. These include: athletics, arts, field trips, after-school enrichment programs, technology updates and maintaining playground, classroom and science equipment.

Please Help by Joining the List of Sponsors We are currently looking for advertisers in our program book. An advertiser’s sponsorship not only helps the school, but markets your business to hundreds of guests in attendance. Our sponsorships range from $150 for a Family Sponsorship to $1,200.00 for a Title Sponsorship.

Thank You Sponsors! (Thus Far)

Title Sponsors JM Pazakis, Inc. Plumbing, Heating, HVAC (Pazakis Family)

Platinum Sponsors Fagan-Hietsch Families

Gudenkauf Corporation (Powers Family)

Gold Sponsors Cape Cod Retractable Awning

Cataumet Boats, Inc. (Philbrick Grandparents) Christ The King Parish

McPhee Associates (McPhee Family) Puzio Eye Wear Associates (Puzio Family)

Rogers & Gray Insurance (Robinson Family) RK Fox Builders, LLC (Fox Family)

Silver Sponsors Amie Bakery

Jack Cotton Realty (Jansen Grandparents) Dr. Diane P. Todd (Michenzie Family)

We truly appreciate your generosity and hope you will join in the festivities on Friday May, 17th, celebrating our wonderful school community! Tickets will go on sale mid- March. Please contact Kathy Mayo: krystalkate@aol.com or 508-648-2256 if you have any questions or would like to support this event in any way.

St. Pius X School Gala & Auction

2019 Auction Sponsorship Form Title Sponsorship - $1,200 Platinum Sponsorship - $900

Company Name/Logo on all promotional materials for the

Gala & Auction

Four (4) tickets to Gala & Auction (or sponsor tickets for

teachers)

Full-page color ad with a prime location in the auction

program (Ad Size: 5 1/2”x 8 1/2”)

Company Name/Logo hot-linked on St. Pius X School website

Title Sponsorship recognition on St. Pius X School and

Friends of St. Pius X School Facebook pages

Sponsor-provided “leave behind” company promotional

material on registration table

Reserved Title Sponsorship table at Gala & Auction and a 2’x4’

banner with company logo displayed at Gala & Auction

Verbal recognition at Gala & Auction

Gold Sponsorship - $500 Full-page Ad in the Auction Program (Ad Size: 5 1/2”x 8 1/2”)

Two (2) tickets to Gala & Auction (or sponsor

tickets for teachers)

Full-page Ad in the auction program (Ad Size: 5 1/2”x 8 1/2”)

Company Name/Logo hot-linked on St. Pius X School website

Platinum Sponsorship recognition on St. Pius X School and

Friends of St. Pius X School Facebook pages

Sponsor-provided “leave behind” company promotional

material on registration table

Two (2) tickets to Gala & Auction (or sponsor tickets for teachers)

Reserved Platinum Sponsorship table at Gala & Auction

Verbal recognition at Gala & Auction

Silver Sponsorship - $250

Half-page ad in the Auction Program (Ad Size: 5 1/2”x 4 1/4”)

Family Sponsorship - $150

Family and/or Child’s Name listed in Auction Program

Sponsorship Level (Please X) Title Platinum Gold Silver Family

Company Name:

Company Website:

Contact Person:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: E-mail:

Please return this form with a check made payable to “The Friends of St. Pius X School”

Name or Logo on Publication materials subject to inclusion prior to printing date

501-c3 Nonprofit tax exempt ID. # 43-2057700

For further information, please contact:

Kathy Mayo: Krystalkate@aol.com or 508-648-2256

St. Pius X School 321 Wood Road South Yarmouth, MA 02664 508-398-6112

www.spxschool.org

Visit us on Facebook: St. Pius X School or Friends of St. Pius X School

St. Pius X School

Gala & Auction Friday, May 17, 2019

Oyster Harbors Club, Osterville, MA

Thank you for participating in our annual Gala & Auction. This is the school’s largest fund-raiser and proceeds will

benefit education and enrichment programs. These include: athletics, arts, field trips, after-school enrichment

programs, technology updates, and maintaining playground, classroom and science equipment.

Donation Form

Business or Individual ‘s Name:

Contact Person:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: Fax: E-mail:

Business Website:

All donations are tax-deductible. Submission deadline for donations is April 17, 2019.

Items & Services

Name & Description:

Estimated / Market Value:

Please check all that apply:

Item/gift certificate accompanies form (Kindly ensure all gift cards/ certificates are effective

no earlier than the day of the auction (May 17, 2019) and valid through May 2021.

Item/gift certificate to be delivered or picked up by auction committee member.

501-c3 Nonprofit tax exempt ID. # 43-2057700

For further information, please contact: Kathy Mayo: Krystalkate@aol.com or 508-648-2256

St. Pius X School 321 Wood Road South Yarmouth, MA 02664 508-398-6112

www.spxschool.org

Visit us on Facebook: St. Pius X School or Friends of St. Pius X School

Crusader Spotlight Mr. Sandro Correa

Mr. Correa is head of maintenance and facilities at our school, which means he is basically in charge of “keeping our school running.” He has loved being a part of SPXS for the past 13 years because of the positive work environment and solid community he is surrounded by on a daily basis. Just as school releases every summer, Mr. Correa celebrates his birthday on June 20. When he is not working at SPXS, Mr. Correa can be found watching movies or reading. His favorite book is The Biggest Seller in the World. Mr. Correa said “that particular book had a large influence on preparing me for the future”. If Mr. Correa is not at home relaxing, he would love to be enjoying duck with orange sauce at the Scargo Cafe. Mr. Correa was born and raised in Pitangui, Brazil. He has four siblings, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Did you know Mr. Correa is a twin? In school, he really enjoyed his science classes the best. That would definitely explain Mr. Correa’s amazing talent with engineering. He can fix anything! When asked who Mr. Correa considers to be his role model, he did not hesitate. “My mother. She was so hardworking and independent.”

Mr. Correa & Raphael DaSilva ‘19

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THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS

COMING!

Thursday, March 21 7:45-2:30

Friday, March 22 7:45-2:00 Each class (PreK - 8th Grade) will have an opportunity to visit the Scholastic Book Fair and purchase books. You may either send in cash or a check made out to SPXS. Parents, Guardians and Grand Friends are welcome to visit the Scholastic Book Fair as well. Teachers will have Wish Baskets at the Scholastic Book Fair if you would like to purchase a book to donate to your child’s classroom.

St. Pius X School Lower School Drama Club

presents

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_______ Yes, I would like to purchase tickets to The Little Mermaid, Jr. Family Name: ___________________________________________ Friday, March 8th @ 6:30pm # of tickets _________ @ $5.00 each Saturday, March 9th @ 6:30pm # of tickets _________ @ $5.00 each

Friday, March 8th at 6:30pm and Saturday, March 9th at 6:30pm

St. Pius X Parish Life Center

Regular Seating: $5.00 per ticket (Doors open at 6:00pm)

Concession items available for purchase

during Intermission

 

  

The 10th Annual St. Pius X School  

Winter Snow Ball  

 

 

 

 

Friday, March 22, 2019 

6:30 – 9:00 

at St. Pius X School 

  

Grade 6, 7 and 8 students from St. Pius X School 

and 2018 St. Pius X School Alumni 

are invited to attend. 

                       Cost is $15.00 

 

      Includes entertainment, beverages and dessert.  

 

                          Please RSVP to the school office at 508‐398‐6112 by March 14th.  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐   

Winter Snow Ball  

 

 

 

 

 

          Student Name: _____________________________________________________  

          School: ______________________________________________ Grade:________ 

 

          Parent Signature:_______________________________________________ 

 

          Contact numbers:________________________  ______________________  

Middle School Snowball Dance Dress Code

Girls:

Skirts/dresses should be finger-tip length.

No bare shoulders. Cardigans or shrugs may be worn.

Shoes should have a heel no higher than two inches.

Make-up should be minimal.

Boys:

Dress pants or chinos in an appropriate color (black, navy blue, tan).

Button–down shirt

Tie

Sport coats may be worn.

Students not adhering to the dress code will not be allowed into the dance. Phone calls will be made to the parent/guardian to bring an appropriate change of clothes or for the student to be picked up to go home.

Questions concerning the dress code can be made by contacting the school at 508-398-6112.

St. Pius X School Middle School Drama Club

presents

Friday, March 29th at 7:00pm and Saturday, March 30th at 7:00pm

St. Pius X Parish Life Center

Limited Premium Table Seating (Down Front): $10.00 per ticket

Regular Seating: $5.00 per ticket

(Doors Open at 6:30pm)

Concession items available for purchase during Intermission

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_____ Yes, I would like to purchase tickets to Shrek, Jr. Family Name:___________________________________________ Friday, March 29th @ 7:00pm # of tickets _________ @ $5.00 each

Friday, March 29th @ 7:00pm # of tickets _________ @ $10.00 each Saturday, March 30th @ 7:00pm # of tickets _________ @ $5.00 each

Saturday, March 30th @ 7:00pm # of tickets _________ @ $10.00 each

Washershores™ for the Seashore!

These beautifully handmade Washershore™ necklaces have the SPXS logo and black adjustable cords (14”-16”). They are $20 each. Proceeds will benefit the 5th Grade trip to the Cape Cod National Seashore.

LIMITED QUANTITIES! __________________________________________________________

To purchase, please send this form to school with a check made out to: FRIENDS OF SPXS. The necklaces will be sent home after school vacation. Please e-mail questions to Lori Boghdan (l.boghdan@comcast.net).

Name and Grade:___________________________________________________

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE 5TH GRADE!

SPXS

LEGO CLUB

Calling All Builders….Lego Club is here!!!

This four-week program will meet Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm

Starting Wednesday, April 3rd April 3, 10, 24 and May 1st

The club is open to 20 students from Pre-K to 2nd grade

We will do creative challenges and bond over a love of Legos! Just $30 to join and countless amounts of fun!!!

Looking forward to “building” with you soon!

Please supply a snack for your child, as they can be hungry after a long day at school.

PS. There are never enough Lego’s in the world, so if you, or someone you know has any extra Lego’s they would like to donate to our program, it would be greatly appreciated.

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SEND GOOD LUCK TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL WITH BOX TOPS!

Thank you for helping! Clipped Box Tops are each worth 10¢ for your child’s school. Bonus certi�cates should not be attached to this sheet – please submit them separately. To see more ways to earn cash for your child’s school, go to BTFE.com.

DO YOU WANT TO BE A YOUTH LECTOR?

A Lector is the person who reads the Old Testament Reading and the New Testament Reading at each Mass. We usually refer to them as the first and second reading. You have probably noticed that here at St. Pius we usually have young people as the Lector at 9:00 Mass.

There will be two information/training sessions for anyone in Grade 6 or higher who would like to be a Youth Lector at the 9:00 Mass. They will take place in the Church.

This will take place on March 11 and March 18 from 4:30-5:30pm. You only need to attend one session.

To be a Lector:

You must be able to read loud and clear.

You must be willing to practice your reading ahead of time.

You must dress appropriately for Mass.

You must understand that this is a Ministry and an important part of the celebration of the Eucharist.

Each Lector will:

Have a copy of the readings

Have a list of other Lectors to call in an emergency

Have time to practice and understand the duties of a lector

TO RESPOND -- PLEASE CALL 508-394-0709 OR EMAIL stpiusxreled@comcast.net