Saint Pius X Catholic School
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Christ at the Core
                                                                             February 17, 2017
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, PRESIDENT'S DAY
MISSION
Saint Pius X Catholic School partners with the parish community to provide a safe and effective learning environment, anchored in the Gospel Values, fostering spiritual development, academic excellence and stewardship, centered on the Eucharist. 




In This Issue
Lost? Found!


Our Lost and Found collection is full! Please visit and claim what is yours, or ask your child to check for lost items. Unclaimed items will be discarded or donated on Friday, February 24!








hot lunch March Hot Lunch Orders
Hot lunch orders now being accepted for the month of March. Click HERE to order.


Deadline: February 20










Have A Change in Plans for the End of the Day?
Please notify the school office as soon as possible, no later than 2:30 p.m. Requests received after 2:30 p.m. may not be able to be accommodated.


Email changes to:











Tax Deduction Information


Saint Pius X School families that paid tuition or registration fees to Saint Pius in 2016 may receive a tax deduction on their 2016 Indiana tax return. (The form used is the Indiana 1040, schedule 2.) The IDOE school identification number for Saint Pius X Catholic School is D164.








Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday 
(planning to attend? see note below)
March 1
Delayed Start


Adjusted School Schedule
7:30 a.m. - Doors open for Before School Care & Band
7:45 a.m. - Band Begins
8:05 a.m. - Do NOT line up for drop-off until 8:05 a.m.
8:10 a.m. - Doors Open
8:25 a.m. - Day Begins (students should be in seats)


Mass Times
6:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m. (Please, do not arrive for this Mass until drop-off is complete)
12:00 p.m. noon
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.


NOTE: If you would like to attend Ash Wednesday Mass at 9:00 a.m. with your child, a reservation is required. You must enter through the PEC Main Entrance and receive a "Visitor" nametag. Click HERE to reserve a seat.
Cyber-Safety Presentation
Wednesday, February 22
PEC Library
9:15-10:15 a.m.


Keeping up with children and technology can seem like a losing battle, but together we can help one another stay on top of the latest in technology and continue to be the primary role model for our children. In order to help equip parents with vital information on this topic, we are bringing back Officer Eric Tamashasky from the St. Joseph County Police Department to speak to middle school students on cyber safety in today's world.


Parents are welcome to attend.

You Can Lend A Hand Coupon Books


The youngest child in your family received 10 coupon books on Friday, February 3 to purchase, sell or return. 


All unsold books and funds collected are due in the school office no later than Friday, March 3.
School Band Concert
Wednesday, March 8
6:00 p.m., Main Gym


The Saint Pius School Band Program never disappoints and always impresses! Join us for an evening of musical joy!
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner!
Friday, March 10
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Auxiliary Gym
  
Menu: Spaghetti with marinara sauce, Papa Salad, bread, cookie and a beverage
 
Catered by Papa Vino's Italian Kitchen
(carry-out available)
 
Adult ticket: $8.00  Child ticket (ages 6-11): $5.00 (under 6 eat free)
 
Pre-sale tickets can be purchased in the Saint Pius X Parish or school office. Or, click HERE for a ticket request form.


This community-building event will be hosted by the Saint Pius X Catholic School 8th grade class. Any proceeds will go toward the spring trip to Washington D.C.
sports 2017 Spring Athletics
Grades 3-8


The following athletic opportunities are available for students this spring at Saint Pius School:


Track - Girls and boys, grade 5-8
Lacrosse - Girls grade 6-8 / Boys grade 5-8
Tennis - Girls and boys, grade 3-4 & grades 5-8
Baseball - Boys grade 5-8


Email Athletic Director Melissa Farmer, [email protected] with your child's name and intended sport.  Required athletic forms can be found HERE.


For the latest in winter competitions, click HERE to view the athletic calendar and support your Saint Pius Lions! 
Fleece Blankets for Center for Hospice Care


As part of the Step-by-Step Stewardship program at Saint Pius School, seventh grade students made blankets for the Center for Hospice Care recently.  The Center gives the blankets to their clients, as well as children and teens who have lost loved ones.
Important Upcoming Dates
February 20-NO SCHOOL, President's Day, tentative snow make-up
February 22-Cyber-Safety Presentation, 9:15 a.m., PEC Library
February 27-March 10-ISTEP Test Window
February 27-End of second trimester
March 7-Second trimester report cards home
March 2-Theology of the Body Parent Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Room 215
March 4-First Communion Retreat
March 8-School Band Concert, 6:00 p.m.
March 10-Spaghetti Dinner!
March 13-17-IREAD-3 Testing (grade 3)
March 14-Parent Prep Meeting for Confirmation, 12:00 noon
March 15-Parent Prep Meeting for Confirmation, 7:00 p.m.
March 24-NO SCHOOL, tentative snow make-up
March 25-Dedication of the New Church
April 3-7-NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
April 10-School Resumes
April 14-NO SCHOOL, Good Friday
April 17-May 5-ISTEP Test Window
April 21-Confirmation Practice, 6:30 p.m.
April 23-Confirmation, 2:00 p.m.
April 27-Arts in Bloom (formerly March to the Arts)
April 29-First Communion, 5:00 p.m.
April 30-First Communion, 8:00, 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon
May 6-First Communion, 5:00 p.m.
May 7-First Communion, 8:00, 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon
May 9-May Crowning, 6:00 p.m.
May 17-NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day, tentative snow make-up
May 22-School Band Concert, 6:30 p.m.
May 25-28 Eighth Grade Trip to Washington DC
May 29-NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
May 30-Sixth Grade Swamp Stomp
May 31-Eighth Grade Graduation
St. Pius X Catholic School | (574) 272-4935 | [email protected] |  http://www.stpiuscatholicschool.net

52553 Fir Road, Granger, IN 46530



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