Monday The Principal’s

Note April 11, 2016

Dress Code

4th Grade Travels to Goliad

The staff is starting to notice a few students coming to school out of dress code. The school year is not over and the dress code is still in effect. The biggest violations are occurring with girls wearing nail polish and/or make-up, students not wearing belts, different white socks instead of the white crew socks, and length of hair. Please refer to the 2015-2016 Parent Handbook under “Uniforms”. When a student is out of uniform the first time, he/she will be given a warning slip. When a student is out of uniform a second time or more, a parent will be called.

Mrs. Macias will be taking her 4th graders to Goliad, Texas, on Friday, April 15th to visit the missions and battlegrounds there. As 4th graders, they study all about our great state of Texas, including the early missions and the battles Texas fought to win its independence. They will return before school dismisses at 3:15. This is a trip that 4th graders have been taking for many years. We wish them a safe trip.

Wednesday Weekly Mass

The 2015-16 Yearbook is on sale for $30.00. Also, consider buying a personalized ad to be included in the yearbook. This is a nice way to honor your student by recognizing him/her through a personalized ad. You can order online from our school website or directly at http:// jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09846118.

Parents who want their children to sit with them during our school Mass on Wednesdays are reminded to get them before Mass begins. It is distracting when a child is taken from their group after Mass begins. Also, the children must report to their class before going to Mass. In addition, the teachers and aides are teaching the children proper Mass behavior while at Mass. That includes kneeling, standing (not on the kneelers), sitting up straight at the proper times, and using prayer hands. We also expect the children to face the altar and pay attention to Mass. Please help us reinforce these behaviors when your child sits with you.

P.T.O.

...by Laurie Cazalas

Mark your calendars for our 2nd annual school-wide Art Walk which will be held on Thursday April, 28th at 6 p.m. We will begin with a short meeting, then follow with a stroll through the campus viewing the art talent of our Blue Jay students. The art will be judged and artistic ribbons designed by our art teacher will be awarded for 1st thru 3rd place in each grade level. We will have pizza, drinks and dessert in the cafeteria to conclude the evening. I hope you can join us! Family Commitment statements will be going home soon. The 2nd payment is due on Monday, May 2, 2016. Remember, if you sold $50.00 in Golf raffle tickets, it will count towards your Spring balance.

Progress Reports Progress Reports for the 4th and final quarter of school will be sent home with students on Wednesday, April 20th. If you have any questions or concerns about the reports, please call the school and arrange for a conference with your child’s teacher.

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Yearbooks on Sale

Club/Team Pictures Pictures of all sports teams and various groups such as student council, art club, chess club, scouts, altar servers, lectors, cantors, choir members, and safety patrol will be taken on Wednesday, April 27th. These pictures are mainly taken for the yearbook. However, if you would like to purchase any of the group pictures, you may do so. Students must wear Mass uniform to school, but may change into scout, team or club uniform/shirts after Mass for pictures. After they have taken their picture, they must change back into their Mass uniform.

Diocesan Science Fair The Diocesan Science Fair took place this past Saturday, April 8, 2016 at Incarnate Word Academy. It featured projects from all of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. The top three grade level winners from our school science fair competed in this event. We are so proud of all our Blue Jays that participated.

6th Grade to Outdoor School Our 6th Grade students will be traveling to the Outdoor School, Camp Champion, in Marble Falls, Texas, on April 20th. This is the trip for which they have fundraised all year long. They will return on Friday, April 22nd with lots of fun memories and a new appreciation for the great outdoors!

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Spring Pictures

Tuition Assistance Deadline

Spring pictures were taken last Friday, April 8th. We want to make ordering as easy as possible for you. In the next week or so, we will be sending home a proof envelope with three beautiful images of your child. You simply make your selection and send the envelope back to the school with payment. If you would like to pay by debit/credit card, you may do so by calling Patricia Stegall Photography (361549-0678) and the information will be taken over the phone. Of couse, online ordering will be offered from April 25 May 2 at www.patriciastegallphotography.com (password Bluejay). All print options will be available online for the same prices, however, you will need to pay for shipping.

Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by this Friday, April 15, 2016 for Diocesan tuition assistance (May 27th for local tuition assistance). Applicants can apply online ($30 application fee) by clicking the FACTS link at stpiusxschoolcc.org or www.diocesecc. org/DiocesanSchoolsTuitionAssistance. Please call the school and speak to Carla or Mr. “K” if you have questions.

Service Project We are still collecting 10lb. bags of sugar, Sweet and Low, small dessert plates, cereal bowls, 8 oz. cups and napkins for the residents of the Mother Teresa Shelter. If you would like to donate one or more of these items, please bring them to school. Thank you in advance for your support of this service project.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) Mark your calendar for June 27 - July 1, 2016 which will be Vacation Bible School here at St. Pius Catholic Church for ages 5-11. The theme for this year’s event is entitled, “CAVE QUEST, Following Jesus, The Light of the World”. Registration forms are available in the back of the church. For more info, call Sister Barbara Netek at 993-9024

Blue Jay Athletics We are looking for pictures to go in the yearbook and the end of the year video that is shown at the Athletic Banquet. If you have taken pictures at any of the sporting events this past year, please send them to Mr. “K” and I will forward them to the appropriate person. The Parochial Sports League will hold a track meet for 4th6th graders on Sat., April 30th at King High School from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Coach Mathis is sending out more information in backpacks today for 4th through 6th graders. Forms are due back to Coach Mathis by April 21st. Save the date for our 4th - 6th Grade Sports Banquet on Tuesday, May 10th. An invitation will be forthcoming.

School Receives Donations Last week, our school received a donation of $25 from the St. Pius X Altar and Rosary Society in memory of former member Helen Shropshire and a $25 donation in memory of former member Mary Pat Slavik. These donations will go into our school endowment fund. St. Pius X School could not continue to exist without these generous donations. Thank you St. Pius X Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society.

Blue Jay of the Day Congratulations to the Blue Jays of the Day last week. They received a special book and certificate, a blue jay cookie to eat, and a badge to wear all day. April 4 Aoril 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 8

Cameron Salinas (2nd) Zachary Barke (K5) Madeline Sabala (1st) Nathaniel Martinez (4th) Diego Saenz (4th) Tripp Martin (3rd)

Happy Birthday to... April 11 April 13

Alexandria Iyescas (4th) Xavier Rodriguez (K3)

Parker Uniform Sale