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St. Pius X School Bulletin
Weekly News
Mrs. McCoy's Message
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Thank you to the Yanez and Romero families for donating to the Teacher Appreciation fund last Friday! On behalf of the staff and faculty, I would once again like to thank everyone for their generosity and support. It was a wonderful week filled with lots of treats and appreciation!
The Search Committee for the search for a new principal has been formed and consists of a cross representation of the Church and school community.
The members are as follows:
Carey Jolin <cjolin@spxtulsa.org> (Search Committee chair, Finance Council, Advisory Council,Church and school finance, parent and parishioner)
Heidi McCoy <hmccoy@spxtulsa.org> (current principal, past parent and parishioner)
"Fr. Josh Litwack" <frjosh@spxtulsa.org>, (current pastor)
"Fr. John Grant" <fr.john.grant@icloud.com>, (incoming pastor)
"Benjamin K. Ortiz" <benny4ortiz@gmail.com>, (Chair of Parish Council and parishioner)
David Dean <david.dean@dioceseoftulsa.org>, (Superintendent)
"Schultz, Julie" <jschultz@spxtulsa.org>, (Home and School liaison, teacher, past parent and parishioner)
Dustin Allen <djallen81@gmail.com>, (parent and parishioner)
Cathie Kinnaman <ckinnaman@spxtulsa.org>, (Athletic Director, teacher and past parent)
Fr. Leo Morales <leoelchido1@gmail.com> (incoming associate pastor)
We have already met a few times and have received some applications. Please feel free to share your questions and/or concerns with any of our committee members. If you know of a quality candidate that would be a good fit for the position, please reach out to us. We will continue to keep you updated throughout the process.
One of the questions I get most frequently is whether or not an Assistant Principal will be hired as well. With the increased enrollment there are funds in the budget for an Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 school year. However, this is a position that the new principal should fill. In the meantime, I have cross-trained everyone in the school office with all of my administrative job duties. I am also available to assist throughout the year with whatever is needed. I want to assure everyone that a strong succession plan is in place for our new leadership.
As you know, we are saying goodbye to a few beloved staff and faculty members and we are welcoming new ones in. I will introduce our new teachers and staff in a letter that will be included in the final registration packet. Class assignments will be available in late July.
If you are looking for a tutor over the summer, you can reach out to:
Nan Ray -(MS math and other subject areas) nray@spxtulsa.org
Susan Lang - (MS Language Arts and other subject areas) slang@spxtulsa.org
Linda Shields -(All ages - all subjects but math) lshields@spxtulsa.org
Judy Haight - (Elementary - all subjects) (918) 289-9168
Unfortunately, we have used most of our title funding during the school year so we won’t be able to offer free tutoring this summer. Please contact the tutor of preference directly to make arrangements. Payment is due before each session.
Finally, I would like to thank you for your overwhelming support over the last 16 years. St. Pius has always been, and will forever be, my “home”. It has been my honor and pleasure to have had the opportunity to both teach and lead in this community. I will still be close by and available should you ever need me!
Please join us for Mass this week on May 22nd at 8:30.
Have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely,
Heidi McCoy
The 411
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Monday, 5/20 -
Tuesday, 5/21 - 8th grade graduation, 6pm
Wednesday, 5/22 - All School Mass, 8:30am.
Thursday, 5/23 - Super Kids' Day & Spirit Dress!
Friday, 5/24 - Last Day of School, early dismissal at 1pm (NO AFTERCARE)!
Volleyball sign up deadline.
IMPORTANT DATES
6/8 - 3rd Annual Holy Smokes BBQ Cook-Off, 6pm. Buy tickets HERE!
More Information...
Summer Tutoring with Nan Ray
If your student is needing tutoring in Math and Science over the summer, please contact Nan Ray at
samandnan@cox.net or 918-852-8113 (call or text).
Home & School Officers for 2024-25
We are searching for our H&S officers for next year! Katie Fitzsimmons will be our fabulous President, but the other positions are available! Please contact Kristin Steuck or Katie Fitzsimmons if you are interested!
Attendance Reminder
Just a reminder to call the school office or email attendance@spxtulsa.org if your child will be absent.
Welcome to Middle School Pool Party!
Make a splash as you celebrate entering middle school with a swim party at the home of the Langs! Food, drinks, and pool provided.
Hosts: Bryan and Lisa Lang
Date: TBD - Summer 2024
Who: Incoming 6th Graders
Cost: $25 per person
**Pay by check, made payable to "SPX 2024 Auction", Cash, or Venmo @SPX-Fundraising (leave student's name and party in the comments).
8th Grade Swim Party
Let's celebrate your last year of middle school with a swim party for the 8th Grade Class. Food, drinks and pool provided!
Hosts: Bryan & Lisa Lang and Matt & Alice Doyle
Date: August 4th, 2-5pm
Who: Incoming 8th Graders
Cost: $25 per person
**Pay by check, made payable to "SPX 2024 Auction", Cash, or Venmo @SPX-Fundraising (leave student's name and party in the comments).
Tulsa Catholic Women's Conference Early Bird tickets available until 4/1/24!
SPX Youth Ministry "The Upper Room" (6th-8th)
Youth Mass is every third Sunday with Mass taking place from 5 - 6pm and Youth Group taking place right after Mass until 8:30pm.
Youth Ministry is in need of volunteers. Volunteers will also meet every 2nd Monday for an hour to plan.
If you would like to donate to the youth group fund, click HERE or use the QR Code.
All Donations go directly to the youth ministry fund to be used for resources, supplies, equipment, retreats, social events, and refreshments.
For questions or more information, contact our Youth Minister Brian Sanchez at: youth@spxtulsa.org.
Summer Camps!!
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.
Our Home & School Theme for the Year is:
"I CAN DO THINGS YOU CANNOT, YOU CAN DO THINGS I CANNOT; TOGETHER WE CAN DO GREAT THINGS." - Mother Teresa
If you are interested in becoming part of our association, please email H&S President Kristin Steuck at homeandschool@spxtulsa.org.
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Email: mhorn@spxtulsa.org
Website: https://school.spxtulsa.org/
Location: 1717 South 75th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK, USA
Phone: (918) 627-5367
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