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Activities Guide
St.
Pius X offers their students and families a variety of activities
and opportunities. Below is a brief explanation of items listed on
our school calendar. All activities and dates are subject to
change. Please read the Panther Press and St. Pius X Church
bulletin to confirm dates and times of activities.
All Saints' Day Mass
Kindergarten students plan and participate in this school Mass dressed as
their patron saint.
Appreciation Week
In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, a week is designated to
honor faculty, cafeteria, maintenance, principals, secretaries, and
pastors for their service to our school.
Athletic Activities
Several of our faculty, coach a variety of after-school athletic
activities for our students. Some sports include flag football,
volleyball, cross-country track, basketball, cheerleading, and
cabbage ball. Our Men’s Club also offers a Sports Program.
Back to
School Coffee
Parents are invited to attend a social with coffee and pastries.
Information on joining the Mothers' and Men's Club is available.
Back to School Night (Parents' Open House)
The meeting begins in the Father A.T. Screen Gym. The pastor and the
principal speak and introduce the faculty. Then, parents visit
their child's classroom(s) to meet their child’s teacher(s).
(Adults only-no students)
Back to School Party
Back to school social for parents sponsored by the Mothers' and
Men's Clubs.
Balloon Day / Bubble Day
On the last day of school at St. Pius X, balloons are provided by
the Student Council and given to the 7th graders. Balloons are
released into the air at the end of the day while the rest of the
students blow bubbles.
Band
After-School Band is offered to St. Pius X students in grades 3-7 on
a weekly basis. Instruments are not provided.
Bingo/Pizza
Bingo/Pizza Night is held in conjunction with the Family Sunday
weekend. Students, parents, faculty, staff and guests are invited
to attend.
Blessing of
the Animals
In recognition of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, parishioners,
and St. Pius X families are invited to bring their pets to the
school yard for a blessing.
Blessing of the Children
Blessing of the Children for all children held after the 11:00 am
Mass.
Book Fair
A book sale is held and classes are assigned specific shopping
times. Parents are encouraged to attend and shop with their
children. Teachers post "wish lists" at the Book Fair of books they
would like to have for their classrooms.
Catechetical Sunday
Catechetical Sunday recognizes all those involved in teaching
religion in St. Pius X Parish. A ceremony recognizing all faculty,
staff and administrators is held at the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Catholic Schools
Week
A week long celebration is held by St. Pius X School and Archdiocese
of New Orleans to acknowledge the Catholic Identity of our Catholic
School system. A special Mass is held by St. Pius X to honor staff
for their long-term commitment to the school and another Mass is
sponsored by the Archdiocese to honor schools for achievements. St.
Pius X was honored for achieving the national accreditation for
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the national
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Choir
Open to students in grades 4-7 once a week after school.
Christmas
Shirt Day
Students may wear a decorated Christmas shirt with uniform
pants/skirt.
Confetti Eggs
Confetti eggs are sold at the St. Pius X Fair. Cleaned eggshells are
due a few weeks before the fair. To prepare the eggs, make a hole in
the top of the egg (approx. the size of a nickel) and rinse well.
Send two cartons of eggs for each child to our Art Department.
Family Sunday
A celebration of “family” sponsored by our parish. Families from the
Parish are asked to bring up the offertory gifts at the Masses.
Field Day
Students compete in sports activities. Competition includes
individual and team events with ribbons awarded. Each class orders
matching T-shirts. The lower school's activities are held at St.
Pius X campus and the middle school's activities are held at
Metairie Playground.
First Communion
Second grade students and CCD students receive their First
Communion. A reception follows hosted by the Mothers' Club.
Fish Fry
An event held during Lent for St. Pius X families, parishioners, and
friends. The Fish Fry is sponsored by the Mothers' Club and Men's
Club. Dine-ins or take-outs are available.
GALA
A GALA is sponsored by the St. Pius X Parish and School proceeds
will
be used for capital improvements from upgrading technology to
improving our arts and science laboratory programs. The Gala
includes a Patron Party, auction, and dinner.
Grandparents' Day
Grandparents are invited to visit school and attend Mass and classes
with the students. Our students create and design special gifts for
their grandparents and give them a tour of their classrooms.
Halloween
Shirt Day
Students may wear a decorated Halloween shirt with uniform
pants/skirt and shoes or an appropriate Halloween costume.
Halloween Festival
Halloween Festival (sponsored by the Mothers' Club) is a fun night
of games, food and a haunted house (sponsored by the Men's Club)
held on school grounds. Donations for the Cake Walk, Parade of
Prizes booth, and the Sweet Tooth booth are encouraged. Parent
volunteers are needed to work booths.
Kindergarten Program
This program is held at the end of the school year. This is the last
day of school for Kindergarten and PreK. The Mothers' Club hosts a
reception after the program.
Last Supper
In preparation for receiving the Sacrament of First Communion, the
2nd grade and CCD students participate in a prayer service and
re-enact the Last Supper. This event is organized by the 2nd grade
room mothers.
Living Rosary
The Living Rosary is held at school with the students lined up in
the shape of a rosary. Student representatives from each class lead
the prayers of the rosary. Parents are welcome to attend and
participate.
Mardi Gras Shirt/Costume Day
Students may wear a Mardi Gras shirt or costume to school with
uniform pants/skirt and shoes.
Mardi Gras Parade
A Mardi Gras parade is held on the school grounds sponsored by the
Mothers' Club. A Royal Court is selected by a drawing each year.
May Crowning
and Mothers' Day Mass
Students bring flowers to school to be placed on the altar for a
Mass to honor Mary. The first grade students and their mothers
participate in this Mass.
Men’s Club Meeting
Meetings are held during the school year, usually on Wednesday
evenings. The pastor reviews upcoming events, officers give
committee reports, and a special guest speaker is featured.
Refreshments are served.
Men’s Club and
Mothers’ Club Joint Meeting
A joint meeting is held once a year with the men and women followed
by a social.
Mothers' Club
Meetings
Meetings are held during the school year, usually on Wednesday
evenings. The principal and pastor review upcoming events, officers
give committee reports, and a special guest speaker is featured.
Refreshments are served.
Mothers' Club
Installation Luncheon
The outgoing Executive Board Members of the Mothers' Club welcome
the new Executive Board at the spring luncheon.
Masses
School Masses are held three times a month, usually on Thursdays, at
9:00 a.m. Each grade plans a Mass including selecting a theme,
songs, and acting out the gospel. The grade planning the Mass is
shown in parentheses on the school calendar. Parents are always
welcome to attend.
Parent to
Parent
A program designed for parents to keep them informed of current
issues effecting our children. The program is held in the fall and
spring.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
These Conferences are held twice a year. The teachers schedule
conference times with the parents and students.
Pilgrim/Indian Dress Day
In preparation for Thanksgiving, students may come to school dressed
as a Pilgrim or an Indian. Goods are collected for Thanksgiving
baskets to be distributed to the needy.
Prospective
Parents Open House
This meeting provides information about St. Pius X to prospective
parents. Tours are conducted by St. Pius students, teachers,
alumni, and parents.
Pumpkin Patch
Sponsored by the Men’s Club, students decorate pumpkins. Ribbons
are awarded to students who are selected “the best” in their
selected category. The contest is held prior to the Halloween Fest.
Reconciliation
Service
This is for all First Communion recipients. A reception follows
hosted by the Mothers' Club.
Safe Drug
Free Project
A drug abuse prevention and self-esteem program is offered to
students. Parents volunteer to lead activities with the children in
Kindergarten through fourth grade. The Guidance Counselor and PE
Instructor coordinate the program with the children in fifth through
seventh grades.
Scouts
Offered after school to boys in grades 1st – 7th
and girls in grades K-7th to enrich our students morals
and character.
Spaghetti Dinner
Sponsored by the Mothers’ Club, this is a winter social for the St.
Pius X families, parishioners, and friends.
St. Patrick's and
St. Joseph's Day Mass and Altar
The Kindergarten class coordinates this school Mass honoring St.
Joseph and St. Patrick. Kindergarten students' fathers are invited
to participate in the Mass. A St. Joseph's Altar is prepared by the
cafeteria staff.
St. Pius X Band and Choir Christmas Concert
In keeping with the holiday spirit, the band and choirs of St. Pius
X perform a Christmas concert in our gym at 2:30 p.m.
St. Pius X Fair T- Shirt Day
Students may wear any St. Pius X fair t-shirt to school instead of
their uniform shirt.
St. Pius X School Fair
Food, games, music and fun for all. Each class performs a musical
number on the stage as part of the entertainment. Many volunteers
are needed for the booths. Parents are required to work 2 hours per
child.
Spirit Day
Students and teachers demonstrate school spirit with a pep-rally.
Classes perform cheers in preparation for field day, which is held
the following day.
2-Liter Tuesday
Prior to the Halloween Festival and the St. Pius X School Fair,
2-Liter Tuesdays are held to collect 2-liter soft drinks to be used
at these and other school events. Each class is assigned a specific
type of 2-liter soft drink. Each student is asked to bring one,
specified 2-liter soft drink on each 2-Liter Tuesday.
Transition Meeting
At this Mothers' Club Board Meeting, Committee chairpersons turn
over all of their information to the new Committee chairpersons for
the upcoming school year. Mothers' Club members may sign up for
committees at this meeting.
Uniform/Booksale Day
SPX sweatshirts, boy school shirts, and assignment pads will be
available for purchase. Information
will be available concerning the Mothers' Club, Men's Club and
After-School Program. Interested parents may join at this time.
Volunteer
Party
A party is held for all adult fair workers in appreciation for their
time and commitment. Music and food are provided.
Wrapping Paper Fundraiser
This fundraiser begins in September. The catalogues contain wrapping
paper, ribbons, bows, gifts and candy. The Mothers' Club receives
50% of the profits to be used for school improvements.
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