ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT COVID-19 AND SCHOOL UPDATES

Information and Resources

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. ZAFRA

Letter to Parents 7.30.2020

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

AUGUST
17-21     Teacher Work Week
17          Birth Certificates, Baptismal Certificates, and Health Entry Forms are due for new students  and updated immunizations records due for returning students requiring immunizations
23          Parish Picnic
24          First Day of School!

• Crayola Recycle Program – We are excited to announce this year, St. Pius X Catholic School will be participating in the Crayola ColorCycle program! Through this program, students can collect and re-purpose used Crayola markers. You can learn more about ColorCycle environmental initiatives by visiting https://www.crayola.com/colorcycle.
• School Contracts – We are currently receiving a high amount of enrollment inquiries for the 2020-2021 school year.  Due to social distancing regulations, class size are limited.  If you are a returning family and have not submitted your contract, we ask that you please complete and submit your contract.  Without a contract you may lose your spot.  If you are unsure or have questions regarding contracts, registrations, and financial aid please contact Mrs. Weidman at sweidman@piusxparish.org or by calling 757-588-6171.
• Family Portal- During the 2020-2021 school year, the Family Portal and school website (www.stpiusxschoolva.org) will be your source of information.  Parents will be able to view/print grades, homework, school and lunch calendars, lunch order forms, view resources, and update family information, emergency contacts, and transportation.    All St. Pius X families are required to log into the Family Portal and ensure your child(ren) and family information (address, email, phone numbers, contacts) are up to date.  This school year all families MUST have two emergency contacts (other than parents) on file.  The school office, clinic, CARES and teachers will use the phone numbers and email provided in the Family Portal to contact you. Emergency/pick-up contacts in the Family Portal are what the school office will utilize in case of an emergency or pick-up.  If an individual is not listed as a pick-up, the school will not release the student unless a parent notifies the school prior to release. To update your families information, log into the Family Portal, click on the Family tab on the left, click on the student’s (top center of the page), under Online Filing Cabinet / Web Forms, please update the child(ren)’s Family Demographic Form, Custodial Parent Form, Media Release Form, and Carpool Assignment..
  Parents can login by clicking the “RenWeb” button on the school website (www.stpiusxschoolva.org). District Code is SPX-VA.  New families will have to enter the District Code and click on “CreateNew ParentWeb Account.” Once logged in, families can update all the required information under “Family Information.”
  To view video instructions to using the Family Portal with FACTS SIS please click here..
• PK – 8th Grade Stationery (Supply) List for the 2020 – 2021 School Year –  Please click on the stationery list for your child(ren)’s grade.  Items in bold must be purchased from St. Pius X Catholic School (the bolded items will be in your child’s classroom on the first day of school.  The cost of the items will be applied to your FACTS account).
  PK3 STATIONERY LIST        PK4 STATIONERY LIST         K STATIONERY LIST               Grade 1 2 3 STATIONERY LIST      Grade 4 & 5 STATIONERY LIST      Grade 6, 7 & 8 STATIONERY LIST
  *FDA hand sanitizer recall list:  FDA Updates on Hand Sanitizers with Methanol FDA
• Support St. Pius X Catholic School – Help St. Pius X Catholic School earn FREE educational equipment or money for education.  To see how you can help click here.
• Summer Reading and IXL –  The Summer Reading and IXL Summer Adventures announcement has been released.  Please click on the link Summer Reading and Math to open the announcement letter.  The goal of our summer reading and IXL program is to encourage students to read for pleasure as they continue to refine their reading skills and add a splash of summer learning with IXL Math and Reading Summer Adventures.
• School Uniforms – In response to input from a number of families regarding the updated uniforms that were introduced at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, we will continue to view the 2020-2021 school year as a transition year for the updated uniform.   We know this is a difficult time financially and will make this adjustment.   As we did last year, the only items required by families to purchase would be the updated P.E. gym shirt and P.E. gym shorts.  Although we have some of the older uniforms available for purchase, that stock is limited.  If your current uniform is tattered, stained, ripped or no longer fits properly, you would need to purchase used or new replacements.
  BOYS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  GIRLS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  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
• 2019-2020 Yearbook –  Yearbooks are finally here!  We are still missing the 2019-2020 8th grade yearbooks.  An email was sent out to families that have purchased a yearbook.  Once the 8th grade yearbooks come in, families will receive an email.  We have extra yearbooks for sale.  If you would like to purchase a yearbook, cost is $28.00 each.
• Health and Immunization Requirements – It’s time to begin thinking about health information for your children for the 2020-2021 school year.  Updated health and immunization records as well as physicals must be given to the school nurse prior to school beginning in August. Required immunizations before school begins include:
  – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls entering 6th grade.  Please read Mrs. Lazzara’s, Superintendent of Catholic Schools letter about HPV and HPV vaccines.  HPV letter from Superintendent of Catholic Schools      VDH 2020 Health Guidelines for School Reentry
  – Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Tdap) immunization for ALL rising 7th grade students.Health Entry Form
  No medicine of any kind, neither prescription or over the counter drugs may be given at school unless an “Administration of Medicine” form is completed.  This form must be signed by the child’s doctor as well as the parent or guardian.  Due to the dangers of the misuse of drugs, we must enforce this Public Health service rule.  Please DO NOT put any medications in your child’s lunch box or in any way encourage the self-administration of medicine at school.  This practice can endanger your child and others.    Medication Administration of Medication Form
• Business Office Matters – School Office Hours– Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  We can also be reached by email at school@piusxparish.org or by calling (757) 588-6171.
  

            

  

  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 AND SCHOOL UPDATES

Information and Resources

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. ZAFRA

Video message from Mr. Zafra, Principal 7.23.20
Information For Parents 7.15.2020

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

JULY
27-31     Used Uniform Sale (Families must sign up using SignUp Genius, link below)

AUGUST
17-21     Teacher Work Week
17          Birth Certificates, Baptismal Certificates, and Health Entry Forms are due for new students  and updated immunizations records due for returning students requiring immunizations
24          First Day of School!

• School Contracts – We are currently receiving a high amount of enrollment inquiries for the 2020-2021 school year.  Due to social distancing regulations, class size are limited.  If you are a returning family and have not submitted your contract, we ask that you please complete and submit your contract no later than Monday, July 27.  Without a contract you may lose your spot.  If you are unsure or have questions regarding contracts, registrations, and financial aid please contact Mrs. Weidman at sweidman@piusxparish.org or by calling 757-588-6171.
• Family Portal- During the 2020-2021 school year, the Family Portal and school website (www.stpiusxschoolva.org) will be your source of information.  Parents will be able to view/print grades, homework, school and lunch calendars, lunch order forms, view resources, and update family information, emergency contacts, and transportation.    All St. Pius X families are required to log into the Family Portal and ensure your child(ren) and family information (address, email, phone numbers, contacts) are up to date.  This school year all families MUST have two emergency contacts (other than parents) on file.  The school office, clinic, CARES and teachers will use the phone numbers and email provided in the Family Portal to contact you. Emergency/pick-up contacts in the Family Portal are what the school office will utilize in case of an emergency or pick-up.  If an individual is not listed as a pick-up, the school will not release the student unless a parent notifies the school prior to release. To update your families information, log into the Family Portal, click on the Family tab on the left, click on the student’s (top center of the page), under Online Filing Cabinet / Web Forms, please update the child(ren)’s Family Demographic Form, Custodial Parent Form, Media Release Form, and Carpool Assignment..
  Parents can login by clicking the “RenWeb” button on the school website (www.stpiusxschoolva.org). District Code is SPX-VA.  New families will have to enter the District Code and click on “CreateNew ParentWeb Account.” Once logged in, families can update all the required information under “Family Information.”
  To view video instructions to using the Family Portal with FACTS SIS please click here..
• PK – 8th Grade Stationery (Supply) List for the 2020 – 2021 School Year –  Please click on the stationery list for your child(ren)’s grade.  Items in bold must be purchased from St. Pius X Catholic School (the bolded items will be in your child’s classroom on the first day of school.  The cost of the items will be applied to your FACTS account).
  PK3 STATIONERY LIST        PK4 STATIONERY LIST         K STATIONERY LIST               Grade 1 2 3 STATIONERY LIST      Grade 4 & 5 STATIONERY LIST      Grade 6, 7 & 8 STATIONERY LIST
  *FDA hand sanitizer recall list:  FDA Updates on Hand Sanitizers with Methanol FDA
• Support St. Pius X Catholic School – Help St. Pius X Catholic School earn FREE educational equipment or money for education.  To see how you can help click here.
• Summer Reading and IXL –  The Summer Reading and IXL Summer Adventures announcement has been released.  Please click on the link Summer Reading and Math to open the announcement letter.  The goal of our summer reading and IXL program is to encourage students to read for pleasure as they continue to refine their reading skills and add a splash of summer learning with IXL Math and Reading Summer Adventures.
• School Uniforms – In response to input from a number of families regarding the updated uniforms that were introduced at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, we will continue to view the 2020-2021 school year as a transition year for the updated uniform.   We know this is a difficult time financially and will make this adjustment.   As we did last year, the only items required by families to purchase would be the updated P.E. gym shirt and P.E. gym shorts.  Although we have some of the older uniforms available for purchase, that stock is limited.  If your current uniform is tattered, stained, ripped or no longer fits properly, you would need to purchase used or new replacements.
• Used Uniform Sale – Families will be required to sign up using SignUp Genius.  Due to social distancing guidelines, families that do not sign up will not be able to walk-in and purchase uniforms..   To sign up, please click here.
  The School Office will only be accepting used uniforms bearing the NEW school logo on Friday, July 10.  Please be sure your items are in a plastic bag and are clean and in good condition with no stains or fading.  You may leave your bag of used uniforms on the table in the school entrance of the school.
  BOYS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  GIRLS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  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
• 2019-2020 Yearbook –  The school has received a shipment from Lifetouch.  We are still missing the 2019-2020 8th grade yearbooks.  Mrs. Hopper will be emailing the families that have purchased a yearbook.  Once the 8th grade yearbooks come in, families will receive an email.
• Health and Immunization Requirements – It’s time to begin thinking about health information for your children for the 2020-2021 school year.  Updated health and immunization records as well as physicals must be given to the school nurse prior to school beginning in August. Required immunizations before school begins include:
  – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls entering 6th grade.  Please read Mrs. Lazzara’s, Superintendent of Catholic Schools letter about HPV and HPV vaccines.  HPV letter from Superintendent of Catholic Schools      VDH 2020 Health Guidelines for School Reentry
  – Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Tdap) immunization for ALL rising 7th grade students.Health Entry Form
  No medicine of any kind, neither prescription or over the counter drugs may be given at school unless an “Administration of Medicine” form is completed.  This form must be signed by the child’s doctor as well as the parent or guardian.  Due to the dangers of the misuse of drugs, we must enforce this Public Health service rule.  Please DO NOT put any medications in your child’s lunch box or in any way encourage the self-administration of medicine at school.  This practice can endanger your child and others.    Medication Administration of Medication Form
• Business Office Matters – School Office Hours– Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  We can also be reached by email at school@piusxparish.org or by calling (757) 588-6171.
  

            

  

  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 AND SCHOOL UPDATES

Information and Resources
Letter to Parents from St. Pius X Catholic School – June.25.2020
OCS Letter 6.25.2020

FROM OUR PRINCIPAL, MR. ZAFRA

Video message from Mr. Zafra, Principal
Information For Parents 7.15.2020

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

JULY
27-31     Used Uniform Sale (Families must sign up using SignUp Genius, link below)

AUGUST
17-21     Teacher Work Week
17          Birth Certificates, Baptismal Certificates, and Health Entry Forms are due for new students  and updated immunizations records due for returning students requiring immunizations
24          First Day of School!

• PK – 8th Grade Stationery (Supply) List for the 2020 – 2021 School Year –  Please click on the stationery list for your child(ren)’s grade.  Items in bold must be purchased from St. Pius X Catholic School (the bolded items will be in your child’s classroom on the first day of school.  The cost of the items will be applied to your FACTS account).
  PK3 STATIONERY LIST        PK4 STATIONERY LIST         K STATIONERY LIST                Grade 1 2 3 STATIONERY LIST      Grade 4 & 5 STATIONERY LIST      Grade 6, 7 & 8 STATIONERY LIST
• Support St. Pius X Catholic School – Help St. Pius X Catholic School earn FREE educational equipment or money for education.  To see how you can help click here.
• Summer Reading and IXL –  The Summer Reading and IXL Summer Adventures announcement has been released.  Please click on the link Summer Reading and Math to open the announcement letter.  The goal of our summer reading and IXL program is to encourage students to read for pleasure as they continue to refine their reading skills and add a splash of summer learning with IXL Math and Reading Summer Adventures.
• School Uniforms – In response to input from a number of families regarding the updated uniforms that were introduced at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, we will continue to view the 2020-2021 school year as a transition year for the updated uniform.   We know this is a difficult time financially and will make this adjustment.   As we did last year, the only items required by families to purchase would be the updated P.E. gym shirt and P.E. gym shorts.  Although we have some of the older uniforms available for purchase, that stock is limited.  If your current uniform is tattered, stained, ripped or no longer fits properly, you would need to purchase used or new replacements.
• Used Uniform Sale – Families will be required to sign up using SignUp Genius.  Due to social distancing guidelines, families that do not sign up will not be able to walk-in and purchase uniforms..   To sign up, please click here.
  The School Office will only be accepting used uniforms bearing the NEW school logo on Friday, July 10.  Please be sure your items are in a plastic bag and are clean and in good condition with no stains or fading.  You may leave your bag of used uniforms on the table in the school entrance of the school.
  BOYS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  GIRLS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  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
• Message from Lifetouch regarding the 2019-2020 Yearbook –  Yearbooks have shipped!  Once they are delivered to the school, we will email the families that have purchased a yearbook.
• Health and Immunization Requirements – It’s time to begin thinking about health information for your children for the 2020-2021 school year.  Updated health and immunization records as well as physicals must be given to the school nurse prior to school beginning in August. Required immunizations before school begins include:
  – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls entering 6th grade.  Please read Mrs. Lazzara’s, Superintendent of Catholic Schools letter about HPV and HPV vaccines.  HPV letter from Superintendent of Catholic Schools
  – Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Tdap) immunization for ALL rising 7th grade students.Health Entry Form
  No medicine of any kind, neither prescription or over the counter drugs may be given at school unless an “Administration of Medicine” form is completed.  This form must be signed by the child’s doctor as well as the parent or guardian.  Due to the dangers of the misuse of drugs, we must enforce this Public Health service rule.  Please DO NOT put any medications in your child’s lunch box or in any way encourage the self-administration of medicine at school.  This practice can endanger your child and others.    Medication Administration of Medication Form
• Catholic High School Fall Sports – Rising 9th graders attending CHS, please click here for conditioning dates, tryouts, and contact information.  Please contact the coaches directly for updates.
• Business Office Matters:
  • School Office Hours– Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  We can also be reached by email at school@piusxparish.org or by calling (757) 588-6171.
  • School Contracts – An electronic form-fill version of the contract has been emailed to families that have already re-registered.  We ask that you please complete and submit your contract as soon as possible.  Without an accurate number of students in each of our grades, we cannot ensure that we will have the supplies for your child available when the school year begins.  Furthermore, your signed and returned contract allows us to provide financial aid awards to those who have applied for aid through FACTS.  I know that times are difficult.  For our returning families who have signed contracts, please know that we will take into consideration your FACTS application, the number of students enrolled, what you received last year and the current economic situation when we make financial aid decisions.  We have a number of new families who have submitted all of their paperwork awaiting aid notification as well.  For questions regarding registrations, contracts, or financial aid, please contact Mrs. Weidman at sweidman@piusxparish.org or by calling 757-588-6171.
    

              

    

    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 AND SCHOOL UPDATES

Information and Resources
Letter to Parents from St. Pius X Catholic School – June.25.2020
OCS Letter 6.25.2020

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

JULY
27-31     Used Uniform Sale (Families must sign up using SignUp Genius, link below)

AUGUST
17-21     Teacher Work Week
17          Birth Certificates, Baptism Certificates, and Health Entry Forms are due for new students  and updated immunizations records due for returning students requiring immunizations
24          First Day of School!

• Summer Reading and IXL –  The Summer Reading and IXL Summer Adventures announcement has been released.  Please click on the link Summer Reading and Math to open the announcement letter.  The goal of our summer reading and IXL program is to encourage students to read for pleasure as they continue to refine their reading skills and add a splash of summer learning with IXL Math and Reading Summer Adventures.
• School Uniforms – In response to input from a number of families regarding the updated uniforms that were introduced at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, we will continue to view the 2020-2021 school year as a transition year for the updated uniform.   We know this is a difficult time financially and will make this adjustment.   As we did last year, the only items required by families to purchase would be the updated P.E. gym shirt and P.E. gym shorts.  Although we have some of the older uniforms available for purchase, that stock is limited.  If your current uniform is tattered, stained, ripped or no longer fits properly, you would need to purchase used or new replacements.
• Used Uniform Sale – Families will be required to sign up using SignUp Genius.  Due to social distancing guidelines, families that do not sign up will not be able to walk-in and purchase uniforms..   To sign up, please click here.
  The School Office will only be accepting used uniforms bearing the NEW school logo on Friday, July 10.  Please be sure your items are in a plastic bag and are clean and in good condition with no stains or fading.  You may leave your bag of used uniforms on the table in the school entrance of the school.
  BOYS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  GIRLS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  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
• PK – 8th Grade Stationery (Supply) List for the 2020 – 2021 School Year –  The new list for the 2020-2021 school year will will be posted on next week’s communique..
• Message from Lifetouch regarding the 2019-2020 Yearbook –  “Hello Families, I hope this email finds you all well and acclimated to our current reality with Covid-19. As we prepare for fall, yearbook delivery is one of the remaining items to close out our current academic year. Back in March, Lifetouch was deemed a non-essential business, and depending on individual state guidelines, had to close its production labs for a period of 6-8 weeks. Your school’s yearbook was submitted during this period and has entered into production within the last two weeks. With the main goal of keeping staff and communities safe, Lifetouch is currently operating with a reduced staff and has an estimated turn time of 4-8 weeks once a shipping address is confirmed (this may be the school address or an alternate address due to Covid-19). We will do all we can to ensure that everyone stays posted with any changes. Thank you so very much for your patience during this challenging and unprecedented time.” – Lifetouch
• Health and Immunization Requirements – It’s time to begin thinking about health information for your children for the 2020-2021 school year.  Updated health and immunization records as well as physicals must be given to the school nurse prior to school beginning in August. Required immunizations before school begins include:
  – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls entering 6th grade.
  – Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Tdap) immunization for ALL rising 7th grade students.Health Entry Form
  No medicine of any kind, neither prescription or over the counter drugs may be given at school unless an “Administration of Medicine” form is completed.  This form must be signed by the child’s doctor as well as the parent or guardian.  Due to the dangers of the misuse of drugs, we must enforce this Public Health service rule.  Please DO NOT put any medications in your child’s lunch box or in any way encourage the self-administration of medicine at school.  This practice can endanger your child and others.    Medication Administration of Medication Form
• Volleyball Registration – St. Pius X School students in grades 6-8 interested in playing volleyball for the 2020-2021 School Year, please fill out the Volleyball Registration and return it to the school office by July 1.
• Catholic High School Fall Sports – Rising 9th graders attending CHS, please click here for conditioning dates, tryouts, and contact information.  Due to a positive COVID case in the CHS community, tryouts and conditioning have been postponed for at least two weeks.  Please contact the coaches directly for updates.
• Business Office Matters:
  • School Office Hours– Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  We can also be reached by email at school@piusxparish.org or by calling (757) 588-6171.
  • School Contracts – An electronic form-fill version of the contract has been emailed to families that have already re-registered.  We ask that you please complete and submit your contract as soon as possible.  Without an accurate number of students in each of our grades, we cannot ensure that we will have the supplies for your child available when the school year begins.  Furthermore, your signed and returned contract allows us to provide financial aid awards to those who have applied for aid through FACTS.  I know that times are difficult.  For our returning families who have signed contracts, please know that we will take into consideration your FACTS application, the number of students enrolled, what you received last year and the current economic situation when we make financial aid decisions.  We have a number of new families who have submitted all of their paperwork awaiting aid notification as well.  For questions regarding registrations, contracts, or financial aid, please contact Mrs. Weidman at sweidman@piusxparish.org or by calling 757-588-6171.
    

              

     

    

    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 AND SCHOOL UPDATES

Information and Resources
Letter to Parents from St. Pius X Catholic School – June.25.2020
OCS Letter 6.25.2020

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

JULY
4         Happy 4th of July!

AUGUST
24        First Day of School!

• In observance of Independence Day, the School Office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020.  We wish everyone a safe Holiday weekend!
• Summer Reading and IXL – An email will be sent out next week with information on summer reading and IXL.
• School Uniforms – In response to input from a number of families regarding the updated uniforms that were introduced at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, we will continue to view the 2020-2021 school year as a transition year for the updated uniform.   We know this is a difficult time financially and will make this adjustment.   As we did last year, the only items required by families to purchase would be the updated P.E. gym shirt and P.E. gym shorts.  Although we have some of the older uniforms available for purchase, that stock is limited.  If your current uniform is tattered, stained, ripped or no longer fits properly, you would need to purchase used or new replacements.
• Used Uniform Sale – Families will be required to sign up using SignUp Genius.  Due to social distancing guidelines, families that do not sign up will not be a able to walk-in and purchased uniforms..   To sign up, please click here.
  The School Office will only be accepting used uniforms bearing the NEW school logo on Friday, July 10.  Please be sure your items are in a plastic bag and are clean and in good condition with no stains or fading.  You may leave your bag of used uniforms on the table in the school entrance of the school. Remember to record 1 Parent Service Hour for each item donated.
  BOYS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  GIRLS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  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   
• Message from Lifetouch regarding the 2019-2020 Yearbook –  “Hello Families, I hope this email finds you all well and acclimated to our current reality with Covid-19. As we prepare for fall, yearbook delivery is one of the remaining items to close out our current academic year. Back in March, Lifetouch was deemed a non-essential business, and depending on individual state guidelines, had to close its production labs for a period of 6-8 weeks. Your school’s yearbook was submitted during this period and has entered into production within the last two weeks. With the main goal of keeping staff and communities safe, Lifetouch is currently operating with a reduced staff and has an estimated turn time of 4-8 weeks once a shipping address is confirmed (this may be the school address or an alternate address due to Covid-19). We will do all we can to ensure that everyone stays posted with any changes. Thank you so very much for your patience during this challenging and unprecedented time.” – Lifetouch 
• Health and Immunization Requirements – It’s time to begin thinking about health information for your children for the 2020-2021 school year.  Updated health and immunization records as well as physicals must be given to the school nurse prior to school beginning in August.Required immunizations before school begins include:
  – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls entering 6th grade.
  – Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Tdap) immunization for ALL rising 7th grade students.Health Entry FormNo medicine of any kind, neither prescription or over the counter drugs may be given at school unless an “Administration of Medicine” form is completed.  This form must be signed by the child’s doctor as well as the parent or guardian.  Due to the dangers of the misuse of drugs, we must enforce this Public Health service rule.  Please DO NOT put any medications in your child’s lunch box or in any way encourage the self-administration of medicine at school.  This practice can endanger your child and others.    Medication Administration of Medication Form
• Volleyball Registration – St. Pius X School students in grades 6-8 interested in playing volleyball for the 2020-2021 School Year, please fill out the Volleyball Registration and return it to the school office by July 1.
• Catholic High School Fall Sports – Rising 9th graders attending CHS, please click here for conditioning dates, tryouts, and contact information.
• Business Office Matters:
  • School Office Hours– Monday through Friday 8;00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  We can also be reached by email at school@piusxparish.org or by calling (757) 588-6171.
  • School Contracts – An electronic form-fill version of the contract has been emailed to families that have already re-registered.  We ask that you please complete and submit your contract by Monday,  June 29.  Without an accurate number of students in each of our grades, we cannot ensure that we will have the supplies for your child available when the school year begins.  Furthermore, your signed and returned contract allows us to provide financial aid awards to those who have applied for aid through FACTS.  I know that times are difficult.  For our returning families who have signed contracts, please know that we will take into consideration your FACTS application, the number of students enrolled, what you received last year and the current economic situation when we make financial aid decisions.  We have a number of new families who have submitted all of their paperwork awaiting aid notification as well.  For questions regarding registrations, contracts, or financial aid, please contact the school at school@piusxparish.org or by calling 757-588-6171.
    

              

     

    

    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 AND SCHOOL UPDATES

Information and Resources
Letter to Parents from St. Pius X Catholic School – June.25.2020
OCS Letter 6.25.2020

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

JULY
4         Happy 4th of July!

AUGUST
24        First Day of School!

• Summer Camp – After reviewing the current situation and staffing and space needs, we will not offer summer camp this year.   I know a number of families rely on this service, but this decision will allow us to focus on our plans for reopening school for instruction in August.
• School Uniforms – In response to input from a number of families regarding the updated uniforms that were introduced at the start of the 2019-2020 school year, we will continue to view the 2020-2021 school year as a transition year for the updated uniform.   We know this is a difficult time financially and will make this adjustment.   As we did last year, the only items required by families to purchase would be the updated P.E. gym shirt and P.E. gym shorts.  Although we have some of the older uniforms available for purchase, that stock is limited.  If your current uniform is tattered, stained, ripped or no longer fits properly, you would need to purchase used or new replacements.  We will notify families when used uniforms are available for sale.BOYS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES
  GIRLS EVERY DAY UNIFORM GUIDELINES

  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
  

• Student Stationery List – List will be emailed to families the first week of July.
• Message from Lifetouch regarding the 2019-2020 Yearbook –  “At this time, due to COVID-19, we have had government-mandated shut-downs that have reduced our capacity for printing yearbooks.  As we work to safely return to our production facilities, be assured that everyone who ordered a yearbook will receive one. However, in certain instances the delivery of your yearbook may be delayed.”  Once yearbooks are delivered to the school, we will notify everyone  that ordered one.
• Health and Immunization Requirements – It’s time to begin thinking about health information for your children for the 2020-2021 school year.  Updated health and immunization records as well as physicals must be given to the school nurse prior to school beginning in August.Required immunizations before school begins include:
  – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls entering 6th grade.
  – Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Tdap) immunization for ALL rising 7th grade students.

  School Entry Health Form

  No medicine of any kind, neither prescription or over the counter drugs may be given at school unless an “Administration of Medicine” form is completed.  This form must be signed by the child’s doctor as well as the parent or guardian.  Due to the dangers of the misuse of drugs, we must enforce this Public Health service rule.  Please DO NOT put any medications in your child’s lunch box or in any way encourage the self-administration of medicine at school.  This practice can endanger your child and others.  Medication Authorization Form

  Please make your appointments now!
  

• Volleyball Registration – St. Pius X School students in grades 6-8 interested in playing volleyball for the 2020-2021 School Year, please fill out the Volleyball Registration and return it to the school office by July 1.
• Business Office Matters:
  • School Office Hours– Monday through Friday 8;00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  We can also be reached by email at school@piusxparish.org or by calling (757) 588-6171.
  • School Contracts – An electronic form-fill version of the contract has been emailed to families that have already re-registered.  We ask that you please complete and submit your contract by Monday,  June 29.  Without an accurate number of students in each of our grades, we cannot ensure that we will have the supplies for your child available when the school year begins.  Furthermore, your signed and returned contract allows us to provide financial aid awards to those who have applied for aid through FACTS.  I know that times are difficult.  For our returning families who have signed contracts, please know that we will take into consideration your FACTS application, the number of students enrolled, what you received last year and the current economic situation when we make financial aid decisions.  We have a number of new families who have submitted all of their paperwork awaiting aid notification as well.  For questions regarding registrations, contracts, or financial aid, please contact the school at school@piusxparish.org or by calling 757-588-6171.
    

              

     

    

    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

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