In The Loop

The word Halloween comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” meaning the evening before All Saints’ Day, which the Church celebrates on November 1. This solemnity honors all the saints in heaven, those officially recognized by the Church and the countless holy men and women whose lives of faith may be known only to God. And on November 2, we observe All Souls’ Day, when we especially remember and pray for those who have died.

Together, these days remind us of an important Catholic teaching. We are part of a much larger family of faith. The saints are our examples and friends in holiness, inspiring us to live with courage, kindness, generosity, and in union with Christ. We also remember our loved ones who have died and entrust them to God's mercy and care. We can honor their memories by living as friends of Jesus.

At St. Pius X, we strive to help our students recognize that our Catholic identity is not limited to religion class or Sunday Mass. It shapes how we treat one another, how we respond to challenges, and how we bring Christ's light into the world. Even amid the excitement of Halloween, we have an opportunity to remind our children that our faith is a source of joy, hope, and belonging.

May the example of the saints inspire us, may the memory of our loved ones remain a blessing, and may we continue to grow together as a community rooted in faith and guided by Christ. Wishing your family a safe, joyful Halloween, a blessed All Saints’ Day, and may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace!

*I'm thankful that Miss B helped her friend this week by writing the "Letter from the Principal!"

Friday, October 30: No School

Sunday, November 1: Set Your Clocks Back One Hour

Monday, November 2: No School (Teacher Professional Development)

Tuesday, November 3: Bishop Hartley at SPX for Donuts and Dropoff (8:00 a.m., Parish Center)

**See Flyer Below**

Wednesday, November 4 6th Grade NET Ministry Retreat

Thursday, November 5 5th Grade Field Trip to Wildlife Center

Friday, November 6: 3rd-8th Jump Rope Club (7:00 a.m., Gym, Door F)

Tuesday, November 10 Serra Club Vocation Luncheon (8th Grade Boys are Invited)

Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day Program (8:30, Gym, Doors open at 8:05)

Wednesday, November 11 Report Cards Sent Home

Wednesday, November 11 Home and School Meeting (6:30, Library)

Friday, November 13: 3rd-8th Jump Rope Club (7:00 a.m., Gym, Door F)

Friday, November 13 5th Grade Friends Across Time (10:30, Parish Center)

Monday, November 16 Trimester 1 Assembly

Monday, November 16 Poinsettia Sale Ends

Tuesday, November 17 Book Fair Begins

Tuesday, November 17 School Board Meeting (7:00, Library)

Thursday, November 19 EARLY DISMISSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS (Fast Pass Dismisses at 11:20)

Thursday, November 19 Latchkey Offered Beginning at 11:20

Thursday, November 19 Parent - Teacher Conferences (12:30 - 7:30)

Friday, November 20 3rd-8th Jump Rope Club (7:00 a.m., Gym Door F)

Saturday, November 21 Drama Club Performances

Monday, November 23 Game Truck for Top Candy Bar Donations

Monday, November 23 Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:10 - 7:30)

Tuesday, November 24 1st & 2nd Grade Balloons Over Broadway Parade (11:15, Gym)

Tuesday, November 24 National Jr. Beta Club Induction Ceremony (1:30, Gym)

Tuesday, November 24 SPX Family Night at PINS Mechanical at Easton (RSVP Below)

Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Monday, November 30 Donation Dress Down Day for "Adopt a Panther Family" Christmas Collection

IMPORTANT EARLY DISMISSAL REMINDER

Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, we will begin dismissal by 11:20 on Thursday, November 19. Latchkey will be offered.

SAVE THE DATES for Our Upcoming Community Events!

Tuesday, November 24: SPX Family Night at Pins Mechanical at Easton

Wednesday, December 2: SPX Night With Santa

Click the Link Below to RSVP

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We are excited to prepare for our annual Veterans Day Program, which will be held on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:30. As part of our tribute, we’re collecting photos of family members who are veterans, active military personnel, reservists, or fallen soldiers to feature in a special slideshow.

• If you’ve submitted a photo in the past, we’ll include it again this year.

• If you have new family members you’d like to honor, please complete this form: Veterans Day Slideshow

Congratulations to the grade level Yearbook Design winners pictured below from left to right:

Finn A -5th, Brooklyn B - 6th, Maclyn S - 2nd, Adi V - 7th, Piper E - 3rd,

Chloe Z - 5th, Tori D - 8th, Nicholas M - 1st

Ava D - 8th COVER WINNER

Not Pictured: Danny H - PreK and Jack A - Kindergarten

A HUGE thank you to our incredible HSA and event chairs Jaime Witschger and Faye Gabbard for making this special evening possible! We are also so grateful to all the parents who hosted trunks, families who generously donated candy, parent volunteers who helped throughout the event, and, of course, everyone who attended!

While all of our trunks were INCREDIBLE, we'd like to congratulate the top three trunk winners which were voted on by those in attendance:

1st: The Beach - 5th Grade Girl Scout Troop

3rd: Elf - 2nd Grade Girl Scout Troop

3rd: Costco - The Luca Arnold Family

We'd like to thank all of our creative room parents for planning such fun parties! We appreciate your time and talent! Our students certainly had a BLAST!

In honor of the Month of the Holy Rosary, our SPX students gathered in prayer to join Bishop Fernandes virtually for an All-Diocesan Rosary. What a beautiful opportunity to come together in faith and unite our prayers with students and families across the diocese! A special thank you to Mr. Frase and two of his children, Elle and Alex, for representing SPX in person at the cathedral!

Top Left: Second graders put their science skills to work creating spooky, haunted concoctions!

Top Right: Math 7C wrapped up their Real Number System unit by designing working clocks! Students replaced traditional clock numbers with fractions, decimals, absolute values, exponents, square roots, cube roots, and other creative mathematical expressions.

Bottom Left: First graders used Play-Doh to create their own rosary beads in order to pray a decade of the rosary.

Bottom Right: Our sixth graders wrapped up their second independent book study by turning their mystery novels into creative culinary creations, complete with menu advertisements inspired by the stories' characters and plots! To celebrate, students gathered at the Star-Books Hot Chocolate Café!

🎃 Mrs. Hennessey did an incredible job transforming our gym into a spooktacular Halloween masterpiece! Students loved every spooky detail and had a frightfully fun time getting healthy! 🖤

That's a wrap on an amazing Red Ribbon Week! A huge thank you to our incredible student ambassadors Madison Rees, Brennen Noll, Abby Marvin, and Colin Craig for making this week such a fun success. This year's theme was "Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free." Throughout the week, students signed pledges, wore red, and learned what it truly means to live drug-free.

Congratulations to our coloring contest winners: Harper L., Amelia R., and Vivian K.!

Shoutout to Mr. Sharpe, Mrs. Saddler, and our 8th graders for designing their own Red Ribbon Week shirts for the Halloween Parade! Congratulations to Addie W. for winning first place for her t-shirt design.

Our SPX staff proudly wore pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show our love and support for our sweet band teacher and specials aide, Mrs. Emily Tetreault! We are blessed to have her as part of our Panther family and we continue to keep her in our prayers.

Please complete this form to request Christmas assistance or to nominate a family!

Keeping our school safe is about more than locked doors and security procedures—it’s about building relationships and making sure everyone feels protected and supported. Officer Rettig plays an important role in creating a safe, welcoming environment for our students, staff, and families. Whether he’s helping students, supporting staff, or responding to a concern, he brings a reassuring presence to our school community. Through his commitment to service, safety, and community, he helps make St. Pius X a place where our Panthers can focus on learning, growing, and being their very best. We are grateful to have him as part of our SPX family!

Shout out to our School Nutrition Team for preparing 6078 lunches in the month of October! WOW!

We are so thankful for SPX Parent, Kristin Evans, for hosting this special morning treat for our school community!

Grandparents Day is a beloved tradition at St. Pius X, where our third graders welcome their grandparents and special loved ones to celebrate the important role they play in their lives. This meaningful tradition honors the wisdom, love, and support our grandparents bring to our school community and reminds us to cherish these treasured relationships. Thank you to the 3rd grade team for hosting our grandparents!

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New and returning families who send in screenshots showing their Kroger accounts are currently linked with St. Pius X School & Church will earn a Dress Down Day Pass for their child(ren).

Parents will soon receive an email with the registration link to register their students and share with family and friends. Shop early! Once you receive the link and register, you can start shopping even before the official sale begins on November 2.

Keep an eye on your inbox for details. Thank you for supporting our school!

Dining Gift Card basket value $700

Retail Gift Card basket value $725

Tickets are $10 each

To purchase, visit https://square.link/u/bYU3kBvr

Winning tickets will be drawn on Monday, November 23rd!

Members of the Hartley Admissions Team will be available in the Parish Center, directly after drop off, for coffee and refreshments to discuss what makes Hartley the right fit for your student and family. Donuts & Drop Off is open to all families in grades K-8 looking to learn more about Bishop Hartley. Register HERE today!

Bishop Hartley High School will host its annual Open House for prospective students and their families on Thursday, November 5. Sessions will begin at 5:30 and 7:00p.m. Open House is an opportunity for middle school families to experience Bishop Hartley’s commitment to academic excellence, faith, and personal growth. Join us on November 5 to hear from our principal, engage with faculty and coaches, learn about our distinctive House System, tour our campus, and explore the exceptional programs and facilities available to our students. Register for Bishop Hartley's 2026 Open House today!

Join us for the St. Charles Preparatory School Open House on Sunday, November 1, with sessions beginning at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore campus, meet students, faculty, coaches, and parents, and discover what makes St. Charles a special place to learn and grow. Register using the QR code provided or visit: https://www.stcharlesprep.org/admissions/november-open-house

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