St. Pius X School Bulletin
Weekly News
Letter from our Leaders
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In the Diocese of Tulsa, the Jubilee will be kicked off on December 29th at 2:00 pm with a procession from Centennial Park to Holy Family. The short procession will culminate with Mass at the Cathedral. The Jubilee committee would like all of the schools to be represented at the procession and carry our school banner, middle school students can wear their school uniforms (weather permitting). Please see more information below and contact Kelly Lamb (klamb@spxtulsa.org) or Katy Roberson (kroberson@spxtulsa.org) if your student(s) are interested in participating, 918-627-5367.
As a reminder, dismissal is at 3pm. If your student is not picked up by 3:15pm and you have not made arrangements, they will have to go to Aftercare and will be charged a drop in fee of $25. This charge will be billed to the FACTS account.
Soccer sign ups are OPEN! All 6th–8th grade students are eligible. Games will be on Wednesday evenings beginning in March and ending in May. The coaches will be Nancy Hillman and Jesus Velasquez. Registration Fee: $75 (includes jersey) and the deadline to register is 12/18. Register HERE. If you have any questions, please email Cathie Kinnaman at ckinnaman@spxtulsa.org. The Athletic Association still has a few wreaths leftover from the Holiday Greenery at a discounted price, stop by the front office if you want to grab some!
As we approach the next open application process for Parental Choice Tax Credit, which opens on February 18th, there is preparation that needs to be done by the school and parents.
The school will provide contact information for all students enrolled. This information will be pulled from your FACTS and RENWEB accounts. It is IMPERATIVE that you log in and check/ update all your account information. This includes email, home address and contact phone numbers for anyone listed on the account (both parents where applicable). If updates need to be made, please contact the school office by DEC 31st.
A file will be generated by the school to send OK TAX – the contact information is how they will notify you of your Enrollment Verification Number. You will need your Enrollment Verification Number to apply when enrollment opens on February 18, 2025 for the 2025 – 2026 school year.
If your information is incorrect, it will delay your notification and application.
Please help make this process as efficient as possible and log in and check your information by DEC 31, 2024.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you anticipate applying for financial aid for the 2025 – 2026 school year, it will be required to provide the notification letter of approval or denial from the Parental Choice Tax Credit before you will be considered for financial aid with Go for Catholic Education, Veritas, St Francis of Assisi and the Gibbs Scholarships.
Financial Aid will open on January 1st - April 1st. Families do not need to wait for PCTC approval before applying for Financial Aid.
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope you are able to spend the break creating new memories with family and friends and doing the things that you love most!
All things in Christ,
SPX Administrators
The 411
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Monday, 12/16 -
Tuesday, 12/17 - Buddy Activity, 2pm.
Wednesday, 12/18 - Soccer Registration Deadline (6th-8th), click HERE to sign up!
Athletics Association Meeting, 12:30-1:30, Join Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ikn-qrde-fox
Advisory Council Meeting, 7pm.Thursday, 12/19 -
Friday, 12/20 - Red & Green Dress. PreK Christmas Parties, 9:30-10:30am. Class Christmas Parties, 2pm.
12/23 - 1/3 - Christmas Break
12/28 - SPX Casino Night Early Bird Ticket Deadline! Buy tickets HERE.
IMPORTANT DATES
1/6 - Classes Resume
1/10 - Spirit Night at Tulsa Oilers, buy tickets HERE!
2/14 - No school, Diocesan In-Service
2/17 - No School, President's Day
2/22 - St. Pius X Casino Night & Auction, 6-11pm!
More to Know...
First Holy Communion Save the Date
If you are the parent of a St. Pius X parish second grade student and wish to celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion at St. Pius X, please attend the parent meeting on Wednesday, January 15th. We will gather in Dorney Hall at 6:30.
Bring your completed Communion Information Form, completed 'Preparing your child for First Communion quiz and a copy of your child's Baptism.
Questions: Arlene Hausher: ahausher@spxtulsa.org or 918-622-4488.
2025-2026 Re-enrollment
Re-enrollment will be open online through FACTS beginning Wednesday, January 8th. Re-enrollment will not be open to families who owe tuition, after care, cafeteria, and optional fees. Contact Carey Jolin, careyjolin@spxtulsa.org if you have questions regarding these fees. If you are unable to log into your FACTS account, contact Beth Krukowski, bkrukowski@spxtulsa.org before re-enrollment begins.
*Enrollment will be placed on hold and a $50 late fee will be charged to families who do not enroll by the deadline date. The deadline to enroll is Wednesday, January 22nd.
Grant and Aid
Effective this year, all families must apply for PCTC (Parental Choice Tax Credit) before applying for Financial Aid. Families may apply for PCTC beginning February 18th. The deadline for Financial Aid is April 1st. No money will be allocated to families who do not enroll for the next school year.
SPX Children's Choir
All children of the Parish are invited to participate in the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve mass, Tuesday, December 24th. The practice will be Saturday, December 21st, 10:00 a.m. in the Church. We'll walk through the pageant and assign costumes.
Questions: Karen Gingrich 918-638-1974.
Christmas Parade Thank You
Thank you to Lindsay Maricle for organizing and those volunteers who designed our float in the Tulsa Christmas Parade. We are grateful to the participants and and cheer squad who represented our Church and School so well!
St. Pius X Casino Night & Auction ~ February 22nd, 2025
If you have not already heard, our SPX teachers are stepping up to lead our annual school fundraising event, St. Pius X Casino Night & Auction on February 22nd, 2025. showcasing their dedication to both education and our community. These educators are not only committed to nurturing young minds but also to fostering a spirit of generosity and compassion. By organizing this event, held in our very own gymnasium, they aim to bring together SPX friends, parents, and local businesses to support our school! This charity auction is a testament to their unwavering commitment to making a positive impact, both within the school and in the Defender community. Tickets are on sale NOW! Take advantage of the Early Bird price of $65 now, before it expires on December 28th, BUY HERE. Let the good times roll!
Athletic Association
Click HERE for sports information!
Home & School Association
Home and School is a fantastic parent-led organization that oversees sponsored events for the school. The meetings are quarterly and are open to all parents and they would love to have you! For more information, click HERE.
If you are interested in becoming part of our association, please email H&S President Katie Fitzsimmons at homeandschool@spxtulsa.org.
St. Pius X Church News
Thank you to everyone who generously donated to the Angel Tree. We were able to provide for 75 kids at the Catholic Charities St. Nicholas toy drive, 70 residents at Emerald Care Center, and 31 St. Pius homebound parishioners. Thank you to Mrs. Ross and all of the St. Pius X students for the sweet personalized cards and the 7th graders for the Christmas trees. Also, thank you to Greenhouse Outfitters for customizing the stockings for the homebound. We are blessed to have such a giving community at St. Pius!
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