THANK YOU FIRST RESPONDERS!  STAY SAFE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT COVID-19

Information and Resources

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

APRIL
9          Holy Thursday.
10-17  Easter Break
20       Online Classes Resume
24       Early Dismissal Day (Online classes will end at 1:30 p.m.)
27       Professional Development Day.  No classes for students

MAY
4         Professional Development Day.  No classes for students
4-8     Teacher Appreciation Week
11       Professional Development Day.  No classes for students
15       Middle School Final Exam (ILA)
18       Professional Development Day.  No classes for students
19       Middle School Final Exam (Math)
21       Middle School Final Exam (Social Studies)
22       Middle School Final Exam (Spanish)
25       Memorial Day – No Classes
26       Middle School Final Exam (Science)
28       Middle School Final Exam (Religion)

JUNE
3         Last Day of School.  NOON Dismissal
4         Teacher Work Day
5         Teacher Work Day.  Report Cards Released via FACTS SIS

• School Office Hours – The School Office will be closed from Friday, April 10 to Friday, April 17 for the Easter Holiday.   The best way to reach us will be by emailing us at school@piusxparish.org  or leaving a voice message at (757) 588-6171.
• Easter Break – Rejoice our Savior is Risen! On Holy Thursday, April 8, 2020 online lessons will end at noon and online lessons/classes will resume on Monday, April 20, 2020.
• Holy Week Livestream – St. Pius X Church will livestream Mass on their website (https://www.piusxparish.org/) and Facebook page.
  – Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m.
  – Good Friday – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 p.m.
  – Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m.
  – Easter Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
• Show and Share your Creations – During Easter Break, if you’re self-isolating at home and are doing something creative to pass the time, share your creations with us!  Whether it’s art, baking, theme nights with your family, sewing mask for first responders, backyard camping, etc., we would love to see them!  Email your photos to share on social media to Mrs. French at jfrench@piusxparish.org.  Please limit your photos to one per family.
• Pirate’s Point Spring Edition – Welcome to the Spring Edition of the Pirates Point! We hope to
  bring a little light into your life during this unprecedented time. Thank you to our 8th grade class for putting it together.  Enjoy!   Pirates Point Spring Edition
• Don’t forget to order your 2019-2020 Yearbook. Cost is $28.00 each.  Middle School Students – Yearbook is included in the Middle School Fee. Yearbook
• Fourth Quarter – Please know that we will continue to communicate with you on grading in the Fourth Quarter.  The Diocese has stated that all schools should continue regularly grading procedures.  Anticipate that we could have fewer grades this quarter.  Attendance and assignments are required.  Teachers will continue to take daily attendance, if your child is to ill to attend online classes, please follow school procedures for reporting that your child is ill.  If you have computer / internet issues please contact the school office.
• High School Credit Courses – 7th and 8th grade students taking high school credit courses will be awarded the credit assuming successful completion of the course through our remote / digital learning platform through Quarter 4.
• Lifetouch Spring Pictures – Picture proof sheets are in.  If you would like to purchase your child’s picture you will have to visit mylifetouch.com and contact the school office at lhopper@piusxparish.org for the Portrait ID number and Access Code.  Families that pre-paid for their child’s pictures have already been contacted.
• Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
  2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
  Flynn O’Hara Website
  Lands’End Website
• Business Office Matters:

  • Mom-Son Dance, field trips, milk/lunch accounts, sports registrations, etc. – Our coaches, activity coordinators, and/or the Business Office will reach out directly to families to discuss refund of fees should they apply. *Please remember that Activity Fees paid during the year are nonrefundable.

  • Financial Aid Awards for the 2020-21 School Year – Round 1 – We are still awaiting details from the Finance Department at the Diocese regarding Round 1 tuition assistance awards. However, we remind you that Round 2 applications are presently being accepted through June 1, 2020.

  • Re-registration for the 2020-2021 school year.  Families can still re-register at the discounted fee of $40.00 per student.  New enrollment registration fee is $75.00.  Registration forms will not be accepted without payment.  Registration Form  ( Please fill out one form for each student)
    

                                              We miss you!!
       Stay safe, wash your hands and practice social distancing.

     

    

    Our Mission:

    St. Pius X School community in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church commits itself to the education of the whole child in body, mind, and spirit.

     All Things New in Christ.

    -Pope Pius X     

ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT COVID-19

Information and Resources

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

APRIL
9          Holy Thursday.  NOON Dismissal (Online classes will end at noon)
10-17  Easter Break
20       Online Classes Resume
24       Early Dismissal Day (Online classes will end at 1:30 p.m.)

MAY
4         Professional Development Day.  No classes for students
4-8     Teacher Appreciation Week
11       Professional Development Day.  No classes for students
15       Middle School Final Exam (ILA)
18       Professional Development Day.  No classes for students
19       Middle School Final Exam (Math)
21       Middle School Final Exam ((Socials Studies)
22       Middle School Final Exam (Spanish)
25       Memorial Day – No Classes
26       Middle School Final Exam (Science)
28       Middle School Final Exam (Religion()

JUNE
3         Last Day of School.  NOON Dismissal
4         Teacher Work Day
5         Teacher Work Day.  Report Cards Released via FACTS SIS

• School Office Hours – Although St. Pius X classrooms are closed for face to face instruction, the main office remains open during regular school hours from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please reach out should you have any questions.  The best mode of communication remains emailing faculty and staff.

  Alegria, Carmen	Segura Rep	calegria@piusxparish.org
  Auger, Peggy	3rd Grade Teacher	pauger@piusxparish.org
  Barrera, Maria	Bookkeeper and Payroll	mbarrera1@piusxparish.org
  Bender, Jo Anna	Title I	jbender@piusxparish.org
  Burfield, Kathryn	Admissions Coordinator	admissions@piusxparish.org
  Coffman, Amanda	PK3 Teacher	acoffman@piusxparish.org
  Duffy, Catherine	M.S. Socials Studies Teacher	cduffy@piusxparish.org
  Forbes, Ruth	5th Grade Teacher	rforbes@piusxparish.org
  French, Joanne	Technical Support / Gmail Accounts	jfrench@piusxparish.org
  Glass, Gloria	Asst. Principal / Religion Teacher	gglass@piusxparish.org
  Hill, Paul	Math Teacher	phill@piusxparish.org
  Hopper, Liliana	Administrative Assistant / FACTS SIS Login	lhopper@piusxparish.org
  Keller, Sister Rita	School Staff	srkeller@piusxparish.org
  Kelly, Lisa Jo	Office Manager	lkelly@piusxparish.org
  Kooiman, Destiney	Music Teacher	dkooiman@piusxparish.org
  Lomogda, Shelley	PE Teacher	slomogda@piusxparish.org
  McCartney, Shirley	Kdg. Teacher	smccartney@piusxparish.org
  McCommons, Debra	Art Teacher	dmccommons@piusxparish.org
  McDaniel, Kathleen	PK4 Teacher	kmcdaniel@piusxparish.org
  Novisk, Carol	4th Grade Teacher	cnovisk@piusxparish.org
  O’Sullivan, Cristina	Spanish Teacher	cosullivan@piusxparish.org
  Pitton, Patricia	M. S. and Science Teacher	ppitton@piusxparish.org
  Pruitt, Debra	M. S. ILA Teacher	DPruitt@piusxparish.org
  Robinson, Tanya	2nd Grade Teacher	trobinson@piusxparish.org
  Tasber, Bobbie	1st Grade Teacher	btasber@piusxparish.org
  Weidman, Sheila	FACTS Administrator	sweidman@piusxparish.org
  Zafra, Mark	Principal	mzafra@piusxparish.org

• Congratulations to all our students who made the Honors List for Quarter 3.  We are PIUS PROUD!   Honors List
• Easter Break – We will continue to observe Easter break.  Rejoice our Savior is Risen! On Holy Thursday, April 8, 2020 online lessons will end at noon and online lessons/classes will resume on Monday, April 20, 2020.
• Fourth Quarter – Please know that we will continue to communicate with you on grading in the Fourth Quarter.  The Diocese has stated that all schools should continue regularly grading procedures.  Anticipate that we could have fewer grades this quarter.  Attendance and assignments are required.  Teachers will continue to take daily attendance, if your child is to ill to attend online classes, please follow school procedures for reporting that your child is ill.  If you have computer / internet issues please contact the school office.
• Homework drop off – Please coordinate with your child’s teacher(s) as to what or when homework needs to be dropped off at the school.
• High School Credit Courses – 7th and 8th grade students taking high school credit courses will be awarded the credit assuming successful completion of the course through our remote / digital learning platform through Quarter 4.
• Don’t forget to order your 2019-2020 Yearbook. Cost is $28.00 each.  Middle School Students – Yearbook is included in the Middle School Fee. Yearbook
• School activities and events – Although all of our activities are cancelled, we will seek ways, in accordance with Diocesan directives, to celebrate the work, effort, and successes of students at a later time (especially for our 8th graders) in one form or another once the state of emergency lifts.
• End of School Year Odds and Ends – Yearbooks, textbooks, library books,  etc.   When we develop a plan / schedule, we will let you know how we will wrap up the year with the distribution and collection of student materials and possessions that have remained.
• Medicine – Medicine is ready for pick up.  Families with medication have been contacted,
• Parent Volunteer Hours and Middle School Student Service Hours – Thank you to our St. Pius X families who have logged in hours this year.  Families are not required to log in any further hours at this point. Consider your service hours fulfilled. This is also  true for student service hours for our Middle School students.
• Virtue of the Month Yard Signs – We are still working on ensuring that nominees receive Virtue of the Month yard signs.  Please remember that the yard signs are school property and we will let you know when they have to be returned to the school.
• Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
  2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
  Flynn O’Hara Website
  Lands’End Website
• Business Office Matters:

  • Mom-Son Dance, field trips, milk/lunch accounts, sports registrations, etc. – Our coaches, activity coordinators, and/or the Business Office will reach out directly to families to discuss refund of fees should they apply. *Please remember that Activity Fees paid during the year are nonrefundable.

  • Financial Aid Awards for the 2020-21 School Year – Round 1 – We are still awaiting details from the Finance Department at the Diocese regarding Round 1 tuition assistance awards. However, we remind you that Round 2 applications are presently being accepted through June 1, 2020.

  • Re-registration for the 2020-2021 school year.  Families can still re-register at the discounted fee of $40.00 per student.  New enrollment registration fee is $75.00.  Registration forms will not be accepted without payment.  Registration Form  ( Please fill out one form for each student)

Stay safe, wash your hands and practice social distancing.

Calendar of Events

MARCH

12     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
14     Basketball Championship at CHS
16     Virtue of the Month Ceremony at 2:15 p.m. in the Church.  Blood Drive 2:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
17     St. Patrick’s Day.  National Tornado Preparedness and Drill at 9:45 a.m.
18     Middle School Field Trip to Jefferson Lab.  Home and School Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
19     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
20     End of 3rd Marking Period.  Apex Fun Run.  NOON Dismissal
21     Mom-Son Dance at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
23     No School for Students.  PD for Faculty and Staff
26     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
27     Report Cards Released via FACTS SIS

APRIL

1       PK-4 Graduation Pictures
1-3   Self Study Visiting Team
2       Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
6       Summer Uniforms go into effect
9       Holy Thursday.  NOON Dismissal
10-17  Easter Break
20     Classes Resume
24     Early Dismissal Day (1:30 p.m.)
25     “ Under the Big Top” Annual Auction
29     VA International Tattoo Festival

• Re-registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open.  New enrollment registration and re-registration fee is $75.00.  Registration forms will not be accepted without payment.
  Registration Form  ( Please fill out one form for each student)
  Returning Families please make sure you also set up your 2020-2021 FACTS account.  We hope you will continue to be part of our school community and be an active participant as we continue to grow.
• There will be no Reading Club with Mrs. Robinson tomorrow, Thursday, March 12 after school.
• Lunch order forms for the week of March 9.  Order form and payment are due by NOON on Friday, March 6.    PK Lunch Form     K-8 Grade Lunch
• Catholic High School invites ALL interested families to their CHS Preview Day on Sunday, March 15  from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Families will have the opportunity to meet Faculty, Staff, parents, and students and learn about their academic, athletic, service, and fine arts programs.  Find out about financial aid and scholarship opportunities. CHS can be your choice for excellence in education.  Call the CHS Advancement Office at (757) 467-2679 for questions or more information.
• Blood Drive – Pint-Size Hero. HOPE begins with you!  St. Pius X School and Church will host a Blood Drive on Monday, March 16 from 2:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  To schedule an appointment please click here and use code StPiusXCC.  Blood Drive Flyer
• Home and School meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the 8th Grade Classroom (Mrs. Glass).  Please park in Carpool B and enter through the gym doors.   Major topic will be Fun Day Planning.  Children are welcome!.  Bring your ideas and concerns!
• Apex Leadership Fun Run will be held on Friday, March 20.  Please read Mr. Zafra’s letter for more details on the event.  (Fun Run Letter)  Volunteers are needed to help make this event a success.  To sign up to volunteer click here.
• RSVP and payment for the Mother-Son Dance are due by Friday, March 13.  Mother Son Dance RSVP
• Final Reminder!  Soccer Shots Spring Season starts on Wednesday, March 25.  The Season runs from Wednesday, March 25 to Wednesday, May 20 at St. Pius X School.  Registration is open to students in grades PK3-4.  To register your child please click here.   For more information please contact Laura Bowers at (757) 377-5986 or lkoontz@soccershots.org.
• “Under the Big Top” St. Pius X School Annual Auction: 
  
  – Tickets are on sale now!  To purchase your ticket, please fill out this form Auctiion Ticket Sales Form and return it to the school office.
  –  You will be receiving an email from your child’s Homeroom Coordinator about the homeroom packages for this year’s Auction.  We ask that you consider a donation of $25-$50, gift cards, or a homeroom theme item to go towards your child’s homeroom package.  Donations can be turned in to the homeroom teacher or school office.  If you normally pay for your service hours at the end of the year, this is a great opportunity for you to help and make a great homeroom package.
  – Volunteers needed for our Annual Auction – We need volunteers for Decoration Committee, Donations of Goods or Services, Follow-Up Acquisition Team, and Homeroom Coordinators.  If you are interested please contact our Committee Chairpersons, Sr. Rita Keller at srkeller@piusxparish.org or Mrs. Lisa Pecil at lpecil@piusxparish.org.
• Pets on school grounds.  We ask all Families to please ensure your pet is in your car once students are dismissed and start coming down the carpool.  It has become a distraction to some students, it is delaying the dismissal process, and can potentially become a safety issue.  Thank you for your understanding.
• Don’t forget to order your 2019-2020 Yearbook. Cost is $28.00 each.  Middle School Students, Yearbook is included in the Middle School Fee. Yearbook
• Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
  2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
  Flynn O’Hara Website
  Lands’End Website

Our Mission:

St. Pius X School community in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church commits itself to the education of the whole child in body, mind, and spirit.

 All Things New in Christ.

-Pope Pius X        

Calendar of Events

MARCH

5       Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
8       Daylight Saving Time
9       Middle School Retreat
10     Apex Fun Run Kick-Off Rally at 8:30 a.m. in the Gym
12     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
14     Basketball Championship at CHS
16     Virtue of the Month Ceremony at 2:15 p.m. in the Church.  Blood Drive 2:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
17     St. Patrick’s Day
18     Middle School Field Trip to Jefferson Lab.  Home and School Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
19     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
20     End of 3rd Marking Period.  Apex Fun Run.  NOON Dismissal
21     Mom-Son Dance at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
23     No School for Students.  PD for Faculty and Staff
26     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
27     Report Cards Released via FACTS SIS

APRIL

1       PK-4 Graduation Pictures
1-3   Self Study Visiting Team
2       Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
6       Summer Uniforms go into effect
9       Holy Thursday.  NOON Dismissal
10-17  Easter Break
20     Classes Resume
24     Early Dismissal Day (1:30 p.m.)
25     “ Under the Big Top” Annual Auction
29     VA International Tattoo Festival

• To view the The Pius Press please click here.
• Re-registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open.  New enrollment registration and re-registration fee is $75.00.  Registration forms will not be accepted without payment.
  Registration Form  ( Please fill out one form for each student)
  Returning Families please make sure you also set up your 2020-2021 FACTS account.  We hope you will continue to be part of our school community and be an active participant as we continue to grow.
• Today, March 4 is the last winter session of Soccer Shots.  Spring Season starts on Wednesday, March 25.  To register please for the Spring season click here.
• St. Pius X Basketball Team Pictures are Thursday, March 5 at 5:00 p.m. in the Gym.  Players need to wear their team uniforms.  Payment is due at picture time.  Please email the team parent for any questions or concerns.
• St. Pius X School will be hosting the TCBL Youth Boys Tournament this weekend!  Come on out and support our players.  Gate Fees are:  Adults $4.00 and Children/Students $2.00.  Volunteers are needed for Saturday, please email gary.bazile@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer.  Volunteers will earn double service hours
• Lunch order forms for the week of March 9.  Order form and payment are due by NOON on Friday, March 6.  PK Lunch Form      K-8 Grade Lunch
• Apex Leadership Fun Run – St.Pius X School will be participating in an Apex Fun Run event this year.  Please read Mr. Zafra’s letter for more details.
  
• New Alter Servers -St. Pius X Church will hold a training session for anyone interested in Altar Serving on Monday, March 9 at 3:15 p.m. in the Church.  Parent or Guardian must be present.
• Catholic High School invites ALL interested families to their CHS Preview Day on Sunday, March 15  from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Families will have the opportunity to meet Faculty, Staff, parents, and students and learn about their academic, athletic, service, and fine arts programs.  Find out about financial aid and scholarship opportunities. CHS can be your choice for excellence in education.  Call the CHS Advancement Office at (757) 467-2679 for questions or more information,
• Home and School meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m.  Location TBD.  Bring your ideas and concerns!
• Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
  2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
  Flynn O’Hara Website
  Lands’End Website

Our Mission:

St. Pius X School community in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church commits itself to the education of the whole child in body, mind, and spirit.

 All Things New in Christ.                                  

                                                                         -Pope Pius X            

FEBRUARY

26     Ash Wednesday.  Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
26-29 Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team (N.E.S.T.) in the Parish Hall
28-29 TCBL Tournament

MARCH

1-3   Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team (N.E.S.T.) in the Parish Hall
4      Lifetouch Spring Pictures (Students need to wear their Sunday best)
5      Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
8      Daylight Saving Time
9      Middle School Retreat
10    APEX Kick-Off
12    Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
16    Virtue of the Month Ceremony (Gym) at 2:15 p.m. in the Gym.  Blood Drive in the Parish Hall from 2:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
17    St. Patrick’s Day
19    Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
20    End of 3rd Marking Period.  NOON Dismissal.  Apex Fun Run
21    Mother-Son Dance at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
23    No School for Students.  PD for Faculty and Staff
27    Report Cards Released via FACTS SIS

Don’t miss out on the event of the year!
Get your tickets today!

• Re-registration for our current families is now open.  Friday, February 28 is the last day to re-enroll your child at the discounted rate of $40.00 per student. The fee will increase to $75.00 after February 28.  Re-registration forms will not be accepted without payment.
  Registration Form  ( Please fill out one form for each student)
  Returning Families please make sure you also set up your 2020-2021 FACTS account.  We hope you will continue to be part of our school community and be an active participant as we continue to grow.
• After School Activities – Third Session runs from Monday, February 24, to Friday, May 8.
• There will be no Reading Club with Mrs. Robinson on Thursday, February 27.
• Lunch order forms for the week of March 2.  Order form and payment are due by NOON on Friday, February 28.    PK Lunch Form     K-8 Grade Lunch
• CARES Program beginning Wednesday, February 26 through March 4 St. Pius X Church will be hosting the N.E.S.T. program in the Parish Hall.  Therefore, CARES morning drop-off will be in the school gym (drop-off at the first set of gym doors) on the following days (Please note:  Wednesday March 4 was added):
  Wednesday, February 26
  Thursday, February 27
  Friday, February 28
  Monday, March 2
  Tuesday, March 3
  Wednesday, March 4
• Message from St. Pius X School Athletic Department.  2020 Pee-Wee Basketball and 2020 Track Registrations are due by Monday, March 2.
  2020.Pee Wee Basketball Registration Form
  Track Registration Form    ***Track and Field practices have been moved to Wednesdays and Fridays.****
• St. Pius X School will be hosting the TCBL Youth Boys Tournament this weekend!  Come on out and support our players.  Gate Fees are:  Adults $4.00 and Children/Students $2.00.  Volunteers are needed for Friday and Saturday, please email  spxathletics@piusxparish.org if you are able to volunteer.  Volunteers will earn double service hours
• Lifetouch Spring Pictures are Wednesday, March 4.  Students need to wear their Sunday best.  To order before picture day please visit Lifetouch and use Code VA34915Q0.  Do not worry if you do not pre-order, a proof will be sent home once the school receives them from Lifetouch.  Picture Day Flyer
• Apex Leadership Co Event – St.Pius X School will be participating in an Apex Fun Run event this year.  More e-mails will be sent out with more details.
• Blood Drive – Pint-Size Hero. HOPE begins with you!  St. Pius X School and Church will host a Blood Drive on Monday, March 16 from 2:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  To schedule an appointment please click here and use code StPiusXCC.  Blood Drive Flyer
• St. Pius X School invites all our mom and sons to our first Mother-Son Dance on March 21.  To RSVP, please fill out the form below.
  
• Volunteers needed for our Annual Auction – We need volunteers for Decoration Committee, Donations of Goods or Services, Follow-Up Acquisition Team, and Homeroom Coordinators.  If you are interested please contact our Committee Chairpersons, Sr. Rita Keller at srkeller@piusxparish.org or Mrs. Lisa Pecil at lpecil@piusxparish.org.
• Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
  2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
  Flynn O’Hara Website
  Lands’End Website

School Calendar

FEBRUARY

19     Home & School Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge
20     No School Mass.  Students need to wear their regular school uniform or PE uniform for students that have PE.
23     Family Event at Guads Mexican Restaurant from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
25     Home & School Mardi Gras Cake Event for Students
26     Ash Wednesday.  Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
26-29 N.E.S.T.

MARCH

1-3   N.E.S.T.
4      Lifetouch Spring Pictures (Students may wear their Sunday best)
5      Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
8      Daylight Saving Time
12    Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
16    Virtue of the Month Ceremony (Gym).  Blood Drive in the Parish Hall from 2:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
17    St. Patrick’s Day
19    Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
20    End of 3rd Marking Period.  NOON Dismissal
21    Mother-Son Dance at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall
23    No School for Students.  PD for Faculty and Staff
27    Report Cards Released via FACTS SIS

• Re-registration for our current families is now open.  Families that re-register before February 29 will only pay $40 per student re-registration versus $75 (A $35 savings per student.). Please fill out one form for each student.  Re-registration forms will not be accepted without payment.   Registration Form   (A registration form will be going home with each student today)
  Returning Families please make sure you also set up your 2020-2021 FACTS account.  We hope you will continue to be part of our school community and be an active participant as we continue to grow.
• Home & School meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Teachers’ Lounge.  Join us to discuss upcoming school events.  Topics of discussion are Mardi Gras Cake Event, APEX Fun Run, and Mother-Son Dance.  We need your help and ideas!
  Volunteers needed on Tuesday, February 25 – We need adult volunteers to help cut, plate, and serve the students during lunch for the Mardi Gras Cake Event.  Please join us in this fun-filled tradition and celebrating the start of our Lenten Season.  To volunteer click here.
• FACTS SIS Alerts and Emergency Closings.  In our effort to improve communication between parents and school, St. Pius X School is using a telephone broadcast system called FACTS SIS Parent Alert that will enable school personnel to notify all households and parents by phone within minutes of an emergency or unplanned event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation, or a late start.  St. Pius X School will report school  closings/delays on television channels WTKR 3, WVEC 13, and WAVY 10.  A Parent Alert message via phone will also be issued  and information will be posted on the school Facebook page  St. Pius X School does not follow Norfolk Public Schools.
  
• After School Activities – Third Session starts on Monday, February 24, to sign up please click here.   Deadline to register for Mad Science is today, February 19 and Friday, February 21 for Thursday activities.      Mad Science flyer

• There will be no Homework Club or Tutoring this Thursday, February 20.
• Lunch order forms for the week of February 24.  Order form and payment are due by NOON on Friday, February 21.  PK Lunch Form     K-8 Grade Lunch
• Milk order form for the month of March.  Please submit order form and payment by NOON on Friday, February 21.   March Milk Order
• CARES Program beginning Wednesday, February 26 through March 3, St. Pius X Church will be hosting the N.E.S.T. program in the Parish Hall.  Therefore, CARES morning drop-off will be in the school gym (drop-off at the first set of gym doors) on the following days:
  Wednesday, February 26
  Thursday, February 27
  Friday, February 28
  Monday, March 2
  Tuesday, March 3
• Family Event at Guads Mexican Restaurant on Wards Corner on Sunday, February 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Join us for brunch and they will give 15% of your purchase to St. Pius X School.
  
• Message from St. Pius X School Athletic Department.  2020 Pee-Wee Basketball and 2020 Track Registrations are due by Monday, March 2.  Registration forms will be going home with the students today.
  2020.Pee Wee Basketball Registration Form
  Track Registration Form
• Blood Drive – Pint-Size Hero. HOPE begins with you!  St. Pius X School and Church will host a Blood Drive on Monday, March 16 from 2:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  To schedule an appointment please click here and use code StPiusXCC.  Blood Drive Flyer
• St. Pius X School invites all our mom and sons to our first Mother-Son Dance on March 21.  To RSVP, please fill out the form below.
  
• Volunteers needed for our Annual Auction – We need volunteers for Decoration Committee, Donations of Goods or Services, Follow-Up Acquisition Team, and Homeroom Coordinators.  If you are interested please contact our Committee Chairpersons, Sr. Rita Keller at srkeller@piusxparish.org or Mrs. Lisa Pecil at lpecil@piusxparish.org.
• Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
  2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
  Flynn O’Hara Website
  Lands’End Website

School Calendar

FEBRUARY

12     1:30 pm Dismissal. 
13     Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
14     No School for Students!  Parent / Teacher Conference Day (8:00 am-3:00 pm).  CARES open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
14-16 Youth Ministry Fundraiser (Gym)
17     Presidents’ Day – School and CARES will be closed!
18     CHS TCIS Basketball Quarter Finals Event for 8th Grade Students
19     Home & School Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge
20     No School Mass
23     Family Event at Guads Mexican Restaurant from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
25     Home & School Mardi Gras Cake Event for Students
26     Ash Wednesday.  Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
26-29 NEST

MARCH

1-3   NEST
4      Lifetouch Spring Pictures
5      Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
8      Daylight Saving Time
12    Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
16    Virtue of the Month Ceremony (Gym).  Blood Drive in the Parish Hall from 2:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
17    St. Patrick’s Day
19    Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
20    End of 3rd Marking Period.  NOON Dismissal
21    Mom-Son Special Night
23    No School for Students.  PD for Faculty and Staff
27    Report Cards Release via FACTS SIS

• Re-registration for our current families is now open.  Families that re-register before February 29 will only pay $40 per student re-registration versus $75 (A $35 savings per student.). Please fill out one form for each student.  Re-registration forms will not be accepted without payment.   Registration Form   (A registration form will be going home with each student today)
  Returning Families please make sure you also set up your 2020-2021 FACTS account.  We hope you will continue to be part of our school community and be an active participant as we continue to grow.
• After School Activities – Third Session will start on Monday, February 24, registration will go out next week.
  – No Soccer Shots, tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12.
  – There will be no Homework Club or Tutoring this week.
  – Board Game Club with Mrs. Tasber make-up session is this Thursday, February 13 after school.
• Parent / Teacher Conference Day, Friday, February 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  If you are interested in meeting with your child(ren)’s teacher, please sign up using the link provided by the teacher.
• CARES Program will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14 and will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents’ Day.
• Lunch order forms for the week of February 17.  Order form and payment are due by NOON on Thursday, February 13.  PK Lunch Form      K-8 Grade Lunch
• Current 8th Grade Students – Catholic High School will be hosting the TCIS Basketball Quarter Finals on Tuesday, February 18.  CHS is inviting all current 8th grade students to join them in the student section.  There will be a lot of fun and bonding time as the Class of 2024.  All are welcome!
• Home & School meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Teachers’ Lounge.  Join us to discuss upcoming school events.  Topics of discussion are Mardi Gras Cake Event, APEX Fun Run, and Mom and Son Special Night.  We need your help and ideas!
• Family Event at Guads Mexican Restaurant on Wards Corner on Sunday, February 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Join us for brunch and they will give 15% of your purchase to St. Pius X School.
  
• Blood Drive – Pint-Size Hero. HOPE begins with you!  St. Pius X School and Church will host a Blood Drive on Monday, March 16 from 2:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.  To schedule an appointment please click here and use code StPiusXCC.  Blood Drive Flyer
• Volunteers needed for our Annual Auction – We need volunteers for Decoration Committee, Donations of Goods or Services, Follow-Up Acquisition Team, and Homeroom Coordinators.  If you are interested please contact our Committee Chairpersons, Sr. Rita Keller at srkeller@piusxparish.org or Mrs. Lisa Pecil at lpecil@piusxparish.org
• Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
  2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
  2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTSUniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
  Flynn O’Hara Website
  Lands’End Website
  

Upcoming Events:

FEBRUARY

6       Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
12     1:30 pm Dismissal
13     Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
14     No School for Students!  Parent / Teacher Conference Day (8:00 am-3:00 pm)
14-16 Youth Ministry Fundraiser (Gym)
17     Presidents’ Day – No School!
26     Ash Wednesday.  Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
26-29 NEST

MARCH

1-3  NEST
4     Lifetouch Spring Pictures
5     Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
8     Daylight Saving Time
12   Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
16   Virtue of the Month Ceremony (Gym)
17   St. Patrick’s Day
19   Mass at 8:30 am.  All are welcome!
20   End of 3rd Marking Period.  NOON Dismissal
21   Mom-Son Special Night

The Pius Press.  2-5-20 Newsletter

Lunch order form for the week of February 10.  PK LUNCH Form     K-8 Grade Lunch

Valentine’s Day Candy Grams will be on sale starting today through Monday, February 10.  Candy Gram delivery date is Thursday, February 13.   Valentines Day Candy Grams

St. Pius X School and Church bid farewell to Mr. Ron Toffton and Mr. Roger Howell on Friday, January 31.  Our faculty, staff, and students lined the hallways of the school to thank them for everything they do for our community and to wish them a happy retirement!

On behalf of Mr. Ron Toffton and Mr. Roger Howell:  Words cannot express the joy and heart felt gratitude they felt to have all the students, families, staff and faculty be part of their farewell,  They will miss everyone.

Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
Flynn O’Hara Website
Lands’End Website

JANUARY

30     Grandparents’ Day.  Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
31     1:30 p.m. Dismissal.  Talent Show 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  Science Fair projects will be on display for Families from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY

1       Daddy – Daughter Dance, 6:00 p.m. (PH)
3       Q2 Honors Awards Ceremony at 2:15 p.m. in the Church
4       Charlotte Blake Allston-Virginia Arts Festival Performance
5       Lifetouch Class Pictures (Church Uniform)
6       Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
12     1:30 p.m. Dismissal
13     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
14     No School for Students!  Parent / Teacher Conferences (8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
14-16 SPX Youth Ministry Fundraiser in the Gym
17     Presidents Day – No School
26     Ash Wednesday.  Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
26-March 3  NEST

Congratulations to all of our students who made Honors for Quarter 2 of the 2019-2020 School year.
Honors list Q2

Grandparents’ Day, Thursday, January 30.  We invite all our grandparents to celebrate our weekly Mass with their grandchild(ren).  Join us for refreshments, Middle School Science project demonstrations, a school program, and classroom time.  Please sign up by Monday, January 27.

Grandparents Day

Tickets are still on sale for the Daddy – Daughter Dance, Saturday, February 1.

Daddy Daughter Dance

Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
Flynn O’Hara Website
Lands’End Website

Class Picture Day is Coming!  Wednesday, February 5.   Order online at mylifetouch.com (ID:  VA459107G0).

Class Picture Flyer

The Book Fair will close at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, January 31 (Families are welcome to visit the Book Fair on Friday).

Lunch order forms for the week February 3.  Lunch order form and payment are due by NOON on Friday, January 31.

PK Lunch Form

K-8 Grade Lunch

Join us for CHS Crusaders TCBL Night.

JANUARY

23     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
26-Feb 1      Catholic Schools Week
26     Open House 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
28     Family Event at The Banque
29     Career Day
30     Grandparents’ Day.  Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
31     1:30 p.m. Dismissal

FEBRUARY

1       Daddy – Daughter Dance, 6:00 p.m. (PH)
4       Charlotte Blake Allston-Virginia Arts Festival Performance
5       Lifetouch Class Pictures (Church Uniform)
6       Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!
12     1:30 p.m. Dismissal
13     Mass at 8:30 a.m.  All are welcome!  Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
14     No School for Students!  Parent / Teacher Conferences (8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
14-16 SPX Youth Ministry Rally
17     Presidents Day – No School
26     Ash Wednesday.  Mass at 8:300 a.m., all are welcome!
26-March 3  NEST

Pink Out!  Dress Down Day, Friday, January 24.  Wear pink and donate a minimum of $1.00 for Cancer Awareness.

Dress Down Day

Catholic Schools Week 2020 Schedule and Book Fair.

Catholic Schools Week 2020

Catholic Schools Week Art Show at the Dragonfly Art Studio in Norfolk, Friday January 24 – Sunday, January 26.  The Art Show will be held at the new, expanded Dragonfly Art Gallery, located at 1511 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA.

All families are invited to our school Open House on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn about all that our school and community has to offer. Meet our students, teachers, staff, parents and board members! From academic rigor, faith and moral development, extracurricular activities and financial aid to before and after care, resource support and community outreach projects, learn why St. Pius X Catholic School is your choice for Catholic education in Hampton Roads.

First Annual Catholic Schools Week Ping Pong Tournament  Open to 4th and 5th  Grade and Middle School students.  Cost $2.00 per team.

Ping Pong Tournament Registration Form

YEE HAW!  Join us for a St. Pius X School Family Exclusive Event at The Banque on Tuesday, January 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  There will be a BBQ Buffet, Dancin’, DJ and Line Dance Lessons!  Tickets on sale through Friday, January 24.

$17.00 per adult
$9.00 per child
Children 2 and under are FREE

Calling all Parents!  We are in need of parents, grandparents , aunts, uncles, etc. to share information about their career for CAREER DAY on Wednesday, January 29.  If interested please contact the School Office at (757) 588-6171 or email school@piusxparish.org by Friday, January 24.

Grandparents’ Day, Thursday, January 30.  We invite all our grandparents to celebrate our weekly Mass with their grandchild(ren).  Join us for refreshments, Middle School Science project demonstrations, a school program, and classroom time.  Please sign up by Monday, January 27.

Grandparents Day

Tickets are still on sale for the Daddy – Daughter Dance, Saturday, February 1.

Daddy Daughter Dance

We are happy to announce the opening of our new online St. Pius X Spirit Shop.  Families can order online and have their orders shipped directly to them.   Show your Pirate Pride by purchasing the newest items in our online Spirit Shop! Store extended through January 27!

Spirit Shop website:  Online St. Pius X Spirit Shop

Uniform Changes –  Effective 2020-2021 School Year, all uniforms will be required to have the updated school logo.   Students will be able to continue to use the previous uniform with the previous school logo through the end of the 2019 – 2020 school year only.
2019-2020 BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
2019-2020 GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Uniforms with the new school logo can be purchased from Lands’ End (Preferred School Number: 900157769) and Flynn O’Hara.
Flynn O’Hara Website
Lands’End Website

Class Picture Day is Coming!  Wednesday, February 5. .Order online at mylifetouch.com (ID:  VA459107G0).

Class Picture Flyer

Lunch order forms for the week of January 27.  Payment and order are due by Friday, January 24.

PK Lunch Order Form

K-8 Grade Lunch

February Milk Order Form.

February Milk Order Form