September 19, 2018

Dear Families,

In our efforts to focus on student safety, we turned our attention to online safety this past Monday. We had an eye-opening presentation from the DA’s office for our students in Grades 6-8. They discussed Internet Safety and Cyber-Bullying. It was quite astonishing to see how many students claimed to have upwards of 200, 300, or 400+ “friends” online, and that some admitted to sharing at least some piece of personal info. with “friends” who were actually unknown to them. In addition, staff members were floored by the number of students who admitted to keeping their phones in their bedrooms at night, and to using them well after their parents presumed they were asleep. These students seem to be suffering from FOMO- the Fear of Missing Out- which can affect all of us at some point. However, if your child is awake at midnight on his/her device, afraid to miss out on that text message, SnapChat or Instagram post, as some admitted - your child is definitely missing out – on sleep!

Students are fortunate to have technology available in the school, as it makes access to resources and sources immediately available as they complete work. They also are able to utilize Google Classroom for work. I reminded our Middle School students today that we have a small school with teachers who know them well- and who know their “voice” in writing. In other words, teachers can tell when work is not the student’s own. I reminded students not to “cut and paste” from the internet to complete work. If they found it online- so can we! I also reminded them not to allow others to copy their work, as teachers will realize immediately that they have read the same piece before. Students must log out of their Google accounts after use so they cannot be accessed, and keep their Google passwords private (except with you). We’ve had students share, thereby allowing their work to be copied.

One more tech note- a very positive one! I thank Amy Abercrombie, who has worked with the diocese over the last year as a new website has been in-design for each of the schools. Our rollout was today- Mrs. Abercrombie is attending to some final details, but check it out at spxschool.org!

Below is a message from Fr. Paul to the parishioners of St. Pius X Parish. Many of you might have seen it already in the bulletin, but if not…

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK: Welcome -If you are alienated or upset, we welcome you lovingly. -If you are in need of forgiveness, Jesus forgives you completely–with unconditional love. -If you have been hurt by the Church, we are truly sorry. -If you are angry, Jesus offers you peace. -If life has become burdensome, we are here to support you. -We are happy you are here and want you to stay. -We would like to share our lives with you. -Come join us each week so we can worship together.

Listening session: I am pleased to announce that on Tuesday, September 25th at 6:30 PM in the Church, we will have a listening session on the current crisis in the Church. Our facilitator will be Jack Hagenbuch from OLC parish in Brewster. He has a Masters in Social Work from Boston College and has over 30 years’ experience in child protective services. It is about seeking the truth that sets us free. He will use Romans 8:35 as a jumping off point: “What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril or the sword?” We look forward to his coming to us.

Please note that the handicapped parking space in front of the Gym is being painted, and is for handicapped use. Also, the space next to it must be kept clear, as the wheelchair ramp is there. God bless each of you and your families,

Anne Dailey Principal

September 19, 2018

REMINDER

BACK TO SCHOOL PAPERWORK If you have not returned the: Family Handbook Contract Directory Form AP Notify Form Internet Acceptable Use Agreement

Please do so by Friday, September 21st. Thank you.

SCHOOL PHOTOS - PLEASE NOTE DATE

Individual and Class photos will be taken on Thursday, September 20th for all students in PreK - Grade 8. (Photo order envelopes were sent home two weeks ago.) Students ARE REQUIRED to wear their Traditional Dress Uniform including their sweater on Portrait Day and for their Class Photo. All students have their picture taken for the yearbook, whether or not a photo package is ordered.

REMINDER - NO SCHOOL

School will NOT be in session on Friday, September 28th due to a Staff Professional Day.

COLUMBUS DAY School will NOT be in session on Monday, October 8th in observation of Columbus Day.

EXTENDED DAY TELEPHONE NUMBER

We have a new telephone number to reach the Extended Day Program after regular school hours. The number is 774-212-3082.

UNIFORM REMINDER Please note that effective Tuesday, October 9th, students are no longer able to wear the Summer Uniform. The listing of the Standard Uniform can be found below. The polo shirt may continue to be worn as part of the Physical Education uniform. An additional note regarding the Physical Education uniform; as we move into cooler months, the windpant or sweatpant must be worn over the mesh shorts during classroom time. During Physical Education class, the windpant or sweatpant may be removed. Please note that to keep consistency in our dress code; all uniform purchases must be made through the uniform company and not from other vendors including department stores. STANDARD REQUIRED UNIFORM GRADES 5-8

Boys Trousers khaki Shirts White or light blue oxford button down, long or short

sleeve Sweater navy V-neck pullover with school logo Ties official school tie

Girls Kilts navy or black watch plaid of modest length Shirts white or light blue oxford button down,

long or short sleeve Sweater navy V-neck pullover with school logo Socks navy knee length Tights navy

Boys and Girls Shoes navy, black or brown non-marking of a modest style (Docksiders© and Merrell© Jungle Moc style acceptable)

GRADES K-4

Boys Trousers navy pants Shirts white oxford button down, long or short sleeve Sweater navy V-neck pullover with school logo Socks navy Ties official school tie

Girls Plaid Jumpers Blouses white round collar, long or short sleeve Sweater navy cardigan with school logo Socks navy knee length or white anklets Tights navy

Boys and Girls Shoes navy, black or brown non-marking shoes of a modest style (Docksiders© and Merrell© Jungle Moc acceptable)

Pre-Kindergarten students must wear the following items: PRE-K

Boys Pants navy pants

Shirt light blue polo with school logo – long or short sleeve

Girls Pants navy pants

Shirt light blue polo with school logo – long or short sleeve

Plaid Jumper or Navy Skort

Blouses white round collar, long or short sleeve

St. Pius X - M iddle S chool Athlet ics Crusader of the Week

The following Middle School Athletes were selected as “Crusader of the Week” by their coaches, in recognition of their display of

sportsmanship, positive attitude, and excellent effort!

Week 1 - Girls Soccer - Julia Abercrombie - 8th

Boys Soccer - Cathal Diver - 7th Cross Country - Jayden Tottenham - 4th Anna Corsi - 6th Week 2 - Girls Soccer - Michaela Enright - 5th Boys Soccer - Jay Imad - 7th Cross Country - Lydia Stanney - 4th

Stephen Kilty - 4th Cameron Shaw - 5th

CAST

Grade 2 Payton Bridge – Pilot, Lagoon Animal Emmett Brown – Merfolk, Chef 1, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Joey Duhamel – Gull 1, Bass, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Thomas Fagan – Merfolk, Chef 3, Newt, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Leah Igoe – Jellyfish 2, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Lilly Markoski – Sailor, Sea Chorus Casey McPherson – Merfolk, Chef 2, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Victoria Moura – Carp, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Quinn Powers – Gull 2, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Janelle Raymond – Gull 3, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Chloe Robinson – Seahorse, Jelly fish 1, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Stella Rose – Harp, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal

Grade 3K Ella Baron – Merfolk, Chef 6, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Kaitlyn Chun – Aquata, Chef 8, Sea Chorus, Princess 1 Anela Jenkins – Chef Louis Riley Meara – Sax, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Donnchadh Meehan – Merfolk, Chef 4, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Kiera O'Malley – Andrina, Princess 2 Kaylee Slowek – Fluke, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal

Grade 3P Laine Jansen – Merfolk, Chef 7, Sailor, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Isabella Loffredo – Allana, Princess 6 Lilly Menyhart – Atina, Princess 4 Madelyn O'Neill – Sailor, Sea Chorus

Grade 4U Olivia Arden – Grimsby Nina Burchill – Sailor, Sea Chorus Sonja Curley – Arista, Princess 3 Peter Duhamel – Scuttle Charlie Jordan – King Triton Addie LaCava – Flotsam Griffin Mayo – Sebastian Ava Powell – Jetsam Grace Walker – Sailor, Sea Chorus Sarah Zontini – Adella, Princess 5

Grade 4W Zlata Alioshka – Chef 5, Chub, Sea Chorus Lagoon Animal Kaylee Baril – Plaice, Sea Chorus, Lagoon Animal Victoria Coholan – Ariel Alexis Goode – Carlotta, Sea Chorus Hana Robinson – Flounder Brody Murphy – Prince Eric Maya O'Mahony – Ursula

SPXS CRUSADERS ONLINE SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS NOW OPEN!

Please use the link below to purchase our new apparel.

Sweatshirts, T-shirts, Sweatpants, and Shorts are now available with the SPXS Crusaders logo. More Items will be added to our site throughout the year.

There is no minimum purchase requirements.

https://butlersportinggoods.com/t/saint-pius-school-fanwear

Please note that these items are NOT part of the SPXS uniform

St. Pius X School Lunch Duty Sign-Up School Cafeteria

School Days, 10:50 am - 12:40 pm

Must be CORI Cleared to sign up to volunteer. Contact Mrs. Shaw or Doug McHugh for more info.

LUNCH DUTY

We need your help!

We are looking for some new volunteers to help out with lunch duty daily at the school. If you can give a couples hours to help clean tables and take money/

punchcards for lunches please contact me at dkmchugh15@gmail.com or 774-487-8468 for

more info.

Please Help - We NEED YOU!!!!!!

Why I signed up to be the new Lunch Duty Co-Ordinator?

I started doing LD(lunch duty) to surprise my daughter in Kindergarden. I didnt tell her I was coming and then when she went to lunch and see me, I would see a huge smile on her face. What I didn't foresee is how much I looked forward to those LD days too. I got to know the Teachers/Room moms and the other school

children. I got to see that the older kids helping out with the younger kids & how well mannered the kids were. I got to be a deeper part of the school community and realized how great our school was. I started

relationships with other parents which led to play dates for the kids and found other like minded parents who believe in a great education will lead to “Golden Rule” kids.

I hope you will join me in helping out our school community and making a deeper connection with our children and our school staff and other parents. Help us create a strong school community.

St Pius Lunch Duty Volunteer Sign-Up

FRIENDS OF SPXS MEETING Friday, September 21st at 8:00 AM

(SPXS cafeteria)

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Come be a part of your child’s school! Our meetings are a way to become involved with the school and have some input into educational enhancements, enrichment programs, fundraising efforts, and special events for the students. We will go over our plans for the upcoming year and look forward to hearing any ideas you might have!

SPXS PARENT SOCIAL

Thursday, October 25th 6:30-9 PM

Ten Pin Eatery (at the Cape Cod Mall)

Join us for a casually FUN evening to kick-off the school year! We will have a light dinner buffet and optional bowling! The price is $25 per person. A cash bar will be available for beverages. Come see old friends and make new ones at Cape Cod’s hottest new entertainment venue!

This adults-only event is sponsored by the Friends of SPXS. If you have questions, please call Lori Boghdan at (508) 509-2869.

Please sign-up online with this link:

https://spxschool.ejoinme.org/MyPages/2018ParentSocial/tabid/1000773/Default.aspx

Do you want to say “Happy Birthday” in a unique way?

Reservations may be made to paint the front of the rock for $15.00 per day. You may also reserve and pay for multiple days in succession. Step by step instructions

on reserving the rock are provided on the Sign Up Genius web page.

Please remember that you may only paint the front of the rock.

Just click on the link below and reserve your day!! www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45a4af2caafc1-spirit

Thank you, Box Tops Clippers!! It is time to turn in your Box Tops for Education!

Please bring them to school and put them in the

Box Tops Collection box in your classroom or in your

Middle School House Collection box by

Friday, September 21st!

The winning Lower School Class or Middle School House will earn a prize! Be sure to attach them to a collection

sheet (use glue or tape) with

your teacher/grade or Middle School House name on it.