St. Pius X School Newsletter

PUMA PRIDE 
St. Pius X School   2950 Ilger Avenue  Toledo OH419-535-7688
Dates to Remember
Fri., Jan. 13 - $1.00 Jeans Day for Auction
Mon., Jan. 16 MLK Free Day
Mon., Feb. 6 Jeans Day Pop and Water for Auction
Sun., Feb. 26 OPEN HOUSE Pre-K and Kdgn.
Student Writers
Christmas Vacation
       by Lillian Buck, Grace Miller, Jada Moore and Suzie Kohli
                     

St. Pius students do very fun things on Christmas vacation.  We took a survey of all the 2nd graders and many other students.  The opinions were:

1.  Going to your grandmother's house     

2.  Decorating the Christmas tree

3.  Going ice skating

4.  Praying at church

5.  Putting up Christmas lights

 

The winner was going to your grandmother's house. 

 
                             
St. Pius Student Makes a Beautiful Donation

Aniela Montiel, first grader, shared her beautiful hair with Locks of Love.  Locks of Love is a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under the ages of 21 who suffer from long-term medical hair loss.  Aniela had 12 inches of her beautiful hair cut off and then donated it to this worthwhile cause. 

Aniela, St. Pius is so very proud of your willingness to share. 

PLEASE!!!! 
St. Pius X Auction is in need of YOUR help!
This past week, all families should have received a 'Save the Date' for our 15th Annual St. Pius X Dinner Auction to be held on Saturday, February 25.  The theme for this year's event is Puma-Matata.  As in the past, this evening is full of fun, food, fellowship and a multitude of opportunites for you to bid and buy various items that will in turn help us to help our school. 
 
Between now and the week of the auction, we are looking for donations to help make this year's auction bigger and better than ever.  Please help us by picking up a donation form and letter from the office.  If your place of employment or even a businees your frequent can make a donation, we would greatly appreciate it. 
 
Baskets are a big part of our auction and we are looking for the following.  If this is something that you feel you would be willing to donate, please fill out the form at the bottom of this newsletter and return it to school with your intentions.  Our Wish List is by no means limited to what we have here.  We would love to share in your imagination and be surprised with your donation.
 
Auction Basket Ideas
1.  Ice Cream Basket - toppings, ice cream scoop, gift cards, ice cream bowls, etc.
2.  Movie Basket - Candy, pop corn, theater passes, gift cards,etc.
3.  Coffee and Tea Basket - mugs, flavored coffee and tea, biscotti, shortbread, gift cards, etc.
4.  Chocolate Lovers - hot cocoa, candy, cook book, anything chocolate
5.  Grilling Basket - grill tools, meat, thermometer, marinades, spices, mitts/pads, gift cards, etc.
6.  "I Love Books" Basket - favorite books, books marks, books for all ages, book lite, gift cards, etc.
7.  Wine and Cheese - various wines, cheeses, crackers. glasses, corkscrew, napkins, charms, gift cards, etc.
8.  Car Kit - bucket, car wash, detergent, window cleaners, air freshener, oil change, gas cards, etc.
9.  Picnic Basket - basket, plates, napkins, silverware, wine, tablecloth, blanket, frisbee, etc.
10.  Date Night Basket - wine, gift cards for flowers, dinner, candles, movie theater tickets, candy, etc.
These are just a few ideas. As in the past, we are also looking for sports venue items, both local, collegiate and professional.   We will work with whatever you feel you can donate.  The more variety we have, the more exciting we can make your night.  If you have any questions, please call the office - 419-535-7688.


Geography Bee Finalists

 

Geography Bee winners:  Garrett Culkowski, Zachary Miller, Francis Keller, Tanner Aschemeier, Jared Prange, Jacob Linenkugel, Chris Hack, Nik Miller, Briana Palmer and Gregory Fretti.

  

Geography Bee Finalists

Every year the St. Pius X Middle School students fine tune their geography skills and compete in a Geography Bee.  Three finalists are selected at each grade level and then these nine students compete against one another to earn the opportunity to take a written test which could then qualify the winner to compete on a state level.  Mrs. Ohms and Mrs. Nachazel guided the students through the challenging questions this past Wednesday before students, classmates and parents in our Family Life Center.  We are happy to announce that Francis Keller, grade 8 will take the written test and represent St. Pius X School.  Jacob Linenkugel and Gregory Fretti placed second and third respectively in our local match.
 

Gentle Reminders... 
 
Registration for 2012 -2013 will not be accepted from any family with a past due balance.
   *We expect a big turn out for our March 4 Open House and your spot will not be held.
 
Records are not transferred to other schools or high schools if you have an open balance.
 
Your family must have a 50% minimum MASS attendance (beginning the 4th quarter of last year through the 3rd quarter of this year in order to be granted the parishioner rate tuition.  You must turn in an envelope at Mass in order for your attendance to be tracked, even if it is an empty envelope.  New family's attendance begins with the 1st quarter of this year through the 3rd quarter.
 
Your family must also have your volunteer hours logged in and turned in to the office to receive the parishioner rate.
 
A BIG thank you to all of the fmailies who have well exceeded the 20 hour requirement - it is very appreciated.
 
Amy Aubry
St. Pius X Bookkeeper
St. Pius X Snow Day Guidelines 

 

Winter is here and the snow is coming (or so they say!)  So, if we do have a SNOW DAY and it is necessary to cancel school for the day, please watch your televisions and listen to your local radio stations.  St. Pius X School follows TOLEDO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.  If you hear this mentioned, it means that we will not have classes. 

 

If there is a delay, please follow the same procedures as before.  When there is a two-hour delay, school doors will open at 9:30 AM and school will begin at 10:15 AM.  

 

We will also send out a HONEYWELL alert once we are notified of any weather delays or closings.  If you have any questions, please class the office.  

Box Tops and Campbell's Update
                
I am happy to report that St. Pius received a check for $792.30 from Box Tops last month.
 
Campbell's Winner - Taylor Rhoades will receive a goody bag and a Target gift card.
Box Tops Winner - 7th grade will get a cupcake and drink party on Friday, January 20.
Overall Winning Class - 8th grade will receive a Jeans Day on Monday, January 23.
 
I will have the first totals for the 3rd quarter next week.  Thank you again for all of your help in making these programs successful.  If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email.
 
Lisa Eisinger
 
 

Baby Sitting Available 

Do you have a sick child and can't miss work?  A very experienced St. Pius mom will watch your child on an as needed basis.  Call or text Chris Platz at 419-360-0149. Popsicles provided
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I Will

Donate to

the Auction!
Name_________________________________________
Phone Number _________________________________
I am willing to donate the following _________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________.
 
I will have my items in the office by _____
 (Approx. date of delivery to SPX. Please no later than Feb. 6 to be included in Auction Program)
Please return this form to the school office as soon as possible.