February 9, 2012
Puma Pride
St. Pius X School Newsletter


16 days and counting!  Yes, in only 16 short days you will all be able to experience the fun, food and fellowship at our 15th Annual St. Pius X Dinner Auction.  "Puma-Matata" promises to move to the top of the list as one of our 'bestest' auctions ever.  Tickets are going fast so please make sure that you get your table together and send in your checks to reserve the best seats available.  Gift cards galore, a trip or two, sporting items, and much more will be there for the right price!

An American Girl doll, Keurig Coffee maker, signed merchandise from the Detroit Red Wings, and Chicago Bears are just a few of the hot items! 

There is still a few spots left for advertising ads in this year's auction catalog.  If you are interested, please call the school office.Final deadline is Wednesday, February 15. 

We are still looking for a few more donations to compliment what we already have.  If you would be willing to donate any of the following, please either send it in or call the office.

Sports balls - basketball, football, soccer, baseball
Gift cards - gas, automotive items
Team logo wear - Ohio State, Michigan, Bowling Green, UT, Toledo Mudhens, Toledo Walleye, Cincinnati Reds, etc
Chocolate candy in any size, shape or form

Use your imagination...surprise us!!

SPX Students Celebrate Catholic Schools   
This past Friday at 12:30 PM the entire student body meet up with their Buddies to celebrate the end of Catholic Schools Week and spend some time reading to one another.  From the oldest to the youngest, a good time was had by all as the students shared quality time with one another reading their favorite books together. 





Students in all grades got comfy and enjoyed a book or two!


 
Father Whalen Helps Students Understand the Feast of St. Blaise  
This past Friday as the students entered the building from recess, they were greeted by our pastor, Father Whalen.  Father Whalen took time out of his busy day to help us all understand the meaning of the Catholic tradition of throat blessing and then blessed the throats of all of our student to help celebrate the feast of St. Blaise.

Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program

Parent Information Sessions for 

Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program

 

Learn how your child with special education needs may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 in tuition and specialized educational services for the 2012/13 school year.

 

The Catholic Schools Office is hosting two information sessions:

Thursday, February 16, 6 - 8 pm

 

St. Catherine School Gym 

4555 North Haven, Toledo

 

Thursday, February 23, 6 - 8 pm 

St. Charles School Basement


2200 West Elm Street, Lima

 

Questions? Contact Marsha Rivas, Equal Access Ministries, 419.244.6711 or mrivas@toledodiocese.org 

 

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News  From Amy...  

Now: FACTS Financial aid information: available in the school office.  You must request this form.   

  • (not to be confused with the FACTS Tuition Payment Agreement which comes to you April 19, 2012)

March 2: Registration form & registration fee due to hold your spot for 2012-2013. NOTE:  Registration Packets will be going home next week.

 

March 4: School Open House (if we do not have your accepted registration, with reg. fee, your spot may be given away)

 

March 9, 2012: 4th qtr from 2010-11, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd from 2011-12 qtr service hours due.

 

March 30, 2012: Deadline to apply for financial aid through FACTS.

  • Return your completed worksheet to the school office.
  • Mail your FACTS Financial Aid Tax information directly to FACTS by 3/30/12.
  • You will be notified by April 19 of any aid available to you.
  • This is NOT the FACTS tuition payment registration; this is for financial aid only.

Have a great day!

Amy Aubry

St. Pius X Bookkeeper

419-535-7672 ext. 228

Box Tops and Campbell Labels
From Mrs. Eisinger 

Top 3 Classes
6th- 1712
3rd- 1362
7th- 828

A submission of $81.30 will be mailed in today for Box Tops. We are getting closer to having
enough Label points for Mrs. Patrilla's clock. The deadline for the April check for Box Tops is
March 1, so keep them coming! 
readers.

 

Puma Pride is Alive
      from Mrs. Maggie Crosley

Puma Pride is alive and we want to see it!  Click on the link below and see a version of how we can show our Puma Pride.  Be inventive, take pictures, get the family involved and help us show others what Puma Pride looks like.  Please forward your pictures to:  stpiusx_patrilla@nwoca.net.  We are looking for pictures and quotes for our Open House on March 4.


 Puma Priding

 

    

 

Spring Sports Sign Up: 

 

 Please download the form below sign up now for Spring Sports.   

 

Spring Sports Sign Up

Morning Announcement Crew  
Did you know that every morning our St. Pius X students write, plan, and produce our televised morning announcements?  All members of the student body are encouraged to announce their birthdays, sports scores, and any other important classroom, school or parish news.
 
Important Info



Saturday, Feb. 25
St. Pius X 15th Annual Dinner Auction

Puma-Matata


Tickets:  $40 person/$75 couple
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If you would like to see your child, team, etc. in the year book this year, please submit your candid shots to:  stpiusx_bee@nwoca.net









You can still donate to the auction.  Please refer to our list of 'Still Need' - PLEASE and THANK YOU










Registration Packets will be coming home next week.  Please pay attention to due dates and deadlines!








Thank you to all of our families who are remembering to drop their children off at the gym Narthex. 












Raffle Tickets are now on sale for the PICK YOUR PRIZE Raffle.
Tickets:  $20 each

You pick your prize -

First prize - $1500 cash or tuition voucher

Second prize - $750 cash or tuition voucher


Third prize - $500 cash or tuition voucher










PLEASE and THANK YOU!

We are still in need of tissues and hand wipes.  Send your donations to the office!




 
Pick
YOUR
Prize
Raffle
Please fill out this form and send it to the office to enter our Auction Raffle.          Winner need not be present to win!

First Prize - $1500 cash or Tuition credit
Second Prize - $750 cash or Tuition credit
Third Prize - $500 cash or Tuition credit

Name ________________________________________

Address ______________________________________

Phone Number ________________________________

TICKETS - $20.00 each

Please make checks payable to:  St. Pius X School. 
Once we receive your check, we will fill out your ticket and enter it in the raffle!