February 23, 2012
St Pius X Newsletter
 

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and as it has always been a tradition here at St. Pius x School, all our students and guests received ashes significant to the start of the lenten season.  This year, in addition to the distribution of ashes, Father Whalen, our pastor, covered the baptismal font with ribbon to signify the closing of the font until Lent is over. 

During the season of Lent, students will continue to attend our weekly masses that are planned by the various grade levels in the school.  Also, during this holy season of our church, the entire student body will also attend the Stations of the Cross every Friday. Once again, the students will be involved with this tradition and actively participate with the parts of the service.  We invite all parishioners, family and friends of St. Pius to come and share this time of meditation with us.  Friday afternoon service will be at 2:15 PM and the evening service will begin at 7:00 PM.
I'm Going to the Auction!  Are YOU? 

Yes, that's right!  I will be at the auction thanks to one of our many donors to this year's 15th Annual Benefit Auction Dinner.  I have looked over the many, many gifts, prizes and donations and I can promise you that you will not be disappointed.  There is truly something there for everyone. Tickets are available in the school office so don't get left out. 

This year, there is also a "Pick Your Prize" Raffle.  The top prize is $1500 and if you are the lucky winner, you have the choice of taking the cash OR receiving a $1500 credit to your tuition for next year.  There are additional prizes of $750 and $500 the second and third place winners will receive with the same option - cash or tuition credit.Tickets are $20 each and they are going fast.  Send your cash or check in tomorrow so that you will have a chance to "pick your prize'.  Send your request to the attention of the school office.

 
"Stockers" in First Place - Toledo Blade Student Stock market Challenge   
To quote the Toledo Blade, "St. Pius X's 6th grade boys portfolio leads in 2nd week."  Kudos to the future business men of our world.  We are all so proud of them and their choices of stocks for this contest.  The boys team 'Stocker' have a present portfolio of $44,480.59.  Each team began the contest last week with $40,000.  It was then up to the team to pick four stocks.  Good luck to the boys and also to the girls team who is also in the running. 
 
Parent Association News...  

 

Used Uniform Sale during Open House March 4th

Many people utilize this sale, which gives clothes another chance to be worn down the St. Pius hallways and also benefits St. Pius Parents Association.For two years, Mrs. Michelle Buck has generously donated her time to preparing and holding the Used Uniform Sale.

This sale NEEDS HELPING HANDS.Please help on March 4th with set up of the sale, helping with sales, and/or clean up. We are asking for 1-2 hours of your time to help Mrs. Buck and the St. Pius Community. Even if you only have a few minutes to help set up or cleaning up...even minute of help is helpful.

 

Please contact Mrs. Buck @ (419) 475-7879.The event will be held early afternoon on Sunday March 4th.

  

 

 

Pictures for Open House March 4th

Parents Association is asking for pictures of past events to display during this year's Open House. We want to show our PUMA pride and fun with potential families.

Past Events like Special Friends Day, Muffin's for Moms, Donuts for Dads, Halloween Party, or the Easter Egg Hunt.

 

If you have any picture to share, would you please send them into school care of Lucy Oglesbee in 3rd Grade by February 25th.

 

 

 

 

 Parents Association is Looking for a Few Good Chairpersons!

The Parents Association is looking for a few willing chairpersons to help with upcoming events. Each event needs someone to head the event getting all arrangements for the event organized-food, help, notifications in the newsletter. It's a great way to get involved and share with the kids and the St. Pius community. You can contact Melissa Deku at (419) 340-5826 or by email melissak@SavageAndAssociates.com It also counts for services hours if you are in need. We need help to make these events happen...

Please consider chairing:

·Donuts for Dads - May 25th

·Used Uniform Sale -Twice a Year  

 

 

 

Check your Emails...

Parents Association is holding the first Open Meeting on Thursday March 29th at 6:30 pm. Please come and see what Parents Association does for St Pius School and participate in the community. Free babysitting will be provided in the basement by the Student Council. Invites are coming by email with the details...please RSVP through the invite. Can't wait to see you there! Any question, feel free to contact Mandy Winiarski (419) 471-1895





 

SPX Play Auditions... We Want YOU! 
Do you want a chance to show off your amazing talent? Well here is your chance. Mrs Burnor is holding auditions for the play Wicked Twister on Tuesday February 28th after school. 
WICKED TWISTER 
Kansas City Junior High has a huge mean girl problem. The cliques at school just don't get along. When a twister turns the school upside down Glinda, Dorothy, and Emerald find themselves over the rainbow. They need to work together to make it to the Emerald City and eventually back to Kansas City Junior High. On their journey they meet the scarecrow, tin woman, lion, the wicked witch of the east, and The Ozmond Family. 
 
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 28.  Grades K - 4 will audition from 3:00 - 3:45 and grades 5-8 will audition from 3:45 - 5:00 pm.  Please see Mr. Foos for the audition script.

 

  Box Tops and Campbells Labels
 Top 3 Classes

6th- 1780 points
3rd- 1392 points
7th- 1292 points

Get those labels in.  St. Pius benefits so much when you take the time to tear off and cut out the Box Tops and labels.
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Benefit For Lori Weiher - Feb. 26

Blessed Sacrament will be hosting a special PANCAKE  

BREAKFAST on Sunday, February 26 in the KellyRoom to support 

one of our families fighting a battle with cancer, Lori & Tom Weiher:

We are serving breakfast between 8 am & 1 pm.

If you are unable to attend and would like to send

a donation for the family: please make it payable to Blessed

Sacrament and mark it clearly for the benefit of the Weiher family. It

would be wonderful to see a lot of PINK on 2/26 to honor Lori in her

breast cancer/bone cancer fight.

 

PRAYERS WELCOME!!!

  

 

An Angel in Our Midst  
 A big THANK YOU to Mr. Johnson (Tate's grandpa) for hearing our plea and donating a brand new microwave to our lunchroom.  Mrs. Gerathy appreciates you and so do all of our SPX students. 

God Bless You!
 
Wax Museum at St. Pius X School 

   
                                               Photo by Alexandra Deku 

The famous Ohioans of the past visited St. Pius X School yesterday.  Many of the famous historians resembled our 4th grade students who worked very hard trying to keep their identity a secret.  The Wax Museum is a traditional project of Mrs. Roberson and her fourth grade social studies class. 
 
CHAMP Will Be in the Loop  

Watch for Champ in the Loop!

Our very own Champ will be in the loop today looking for support from all our SPX families. With help from his faithful "sidekick", Champ will be selling raffle tickets for Saturday's auction, 'Puma-Mata.' Tickets are $20 each and the winner may choose cash or a tuition credit. Help our school and make Champ roar...buy a raffle ticket in the loop!

We also have a few tickets left for the dinner and auction!  Contact the school office for tickets! 

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Calendar of Events

Stations of the Cross
2:15 PM in church



















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

Get your tickets NOW!




















Sunday, Feb. 26

PreK/Kdgn
OPEN HOUSE
12:30 - 2:00 PM