FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
WEDNESDAY, August 23
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 23rd. School class lists will be posted on Friday, August 18, on the wall directly across from the Parish meeting rooms. Ms. Trenkamp and Ms. Raker will greet the children and additional staff willbe on hand to assist new students in finding their classrooms. Parents are welcome to walk their children to their repsective classrooms , but encouraged to make their departure before the first bell. School begins at 7:25am and will dismiss at 1:55pm. Cafeteria service will be provided.
All students must be in full uniform on that day. Uniform shorts are permitted through Sept. 30.
Bus service will be provided by the Kenton County School buses.
We look forward to everyone arriving for a wonderful, fun-filled school year.
A brand new mural
Check it out! A brand new mural has been painted on our hall wall. This summer Mrs. Cathy Walters, our Art teacher, began a 4 part mural on the hallway by the library and music room. Part one is complete and is fabulous.
As you exit the library into this hallway you will be looking directly at a scene depicting Jesus sitting under a tree reading to St. Pius X students. It is a beautiful scene and reminds us that Christ is present to us everyday.
Mrs. Walters is planning future panels that will show students in the computer lab, participating in Science projects and music lessons. We can hardly wait to see the final product – however, it may take several summers to complete.
We are truly blessed to have such a talented and giving person on our school staff. Please stop in for a visit and check out this wonderful addition to our building.
While you are visiting, please take note of the courtyard. The courtyard is located near the front entrance of the school. It was provided during the construction so that every classroom could have natural light. For the past two years, the courtyard has grown a variety of weeds. We have added some tables with benches for anyone who would like to enjoy this space. However, the weeds had taken over the plant beds. One of our 2006 eighth grade students decided he would like to use the space for his Eagle Scout project.
Ethan Reynolds, his dad and many helpers took time this summer to complete this project. They built benches and a pergola out of donated wood. They pulled out all of the weeds and with the help of financing from our PTG planted beautiful blooming plants in each of the flower beds. The completed project is fabulous! The space is more inviting for use for outdoor classes or at lunch time for the adults. It also makes a much more positive appearance to visitors to have this clean and lovely space.
We are grateful to Ethan for giving of his time and energy. We are also proud that one of our students wanted to give something back to our parish community. I know Ethan is proud of the accomplishment also.
ORIENTATION NIGHT!
GRADES 5-8
THURSDAY, August 24
Orientation night for parents of students in grades 5-8 will be held on Thursday, August 24th. From 6:00 - 7:00 parents of students in grades 5 and 6 will meet with their teachers. From 7:00 - 8:00, parents who have students in grade 7 and 8 will meet their teachers.This night provides the opportunity for parents to meet teacher, go through their child's schedule, and get specific expectations about these departmental grade levels. It is also a great time to meet parents that have children in your child's class.
SCHOOL PICTURES!
OUT OF UNIFORM DAY!
WEDNESDAY, September 6
School Pictures will be taken on September 6th. Students may be out of uniform, following the out of uniform guidelines in the handbook. These pictures will be taken by Lifetouch Studios. They will be used in the school handbook at the end of the year, for display of student awards, and most importantly, for the school nametags for every child and staff member. Parents may choose to purchase photos. Information about the purchase of the photos will be sent home in the Thursday School envelope and is also available in the school office.