Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we come to the close of another academic year, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support. It has been a year filled with faith and growth and I appreciate your commitment to our shared mission. Your contributions, whether through volunteering, attending school events, or openly communicating with our faculty and staff, have greatly enriched the educational experience of all of our students.

I am also grateful for our faculty and staff. They have exemplified the spirit of service and commitment to excellence that is the foundation of a Catholic education. Their enthusiasm, expertise and tireless efforts have nurtured the minds, hearts and spirits of our students. Through their dedication, they have created a safe and nurturing environment where each child has been given the opportunity to flourish and reach their full potential. We are who we are because of them!

As with any organization, change is an inevitable part of growth and development. It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to the following staff and faculty members:

Susan Lang - MS Language Arts

Adrienne Williams - Computer Teacher

Ayn Glassco - Teacher’s Aide

Kim Roberts - Speech Pathologist

Alexa Landerville - Cafeteria

Janet Leeper - Cafeteria

Their impact on the lives of our students will be forever cherished and we are grateful for the countless ways they have touched the hearts of our school community.

Susan will not be leaving us entirely. She will be one of our Title I Tutors. Adrienne has taken another teaching position in a different subject area. Ayn and Kim were funded by EANS, which unfortunately will no longer be available. Alexa and Janet are both retiring. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors! We will be having an Open House on Thursday, May 25th from 1:30 - 3:00. You are welcome to stop by and wish them well!

The staff and faculty were treated to a car detail for Teachers’ Appreciation Week. It was an absolutely amazing gift! Thank you to the following donors for sponsoring one or more cars: Meg Scalet Wilson (4), Jamie and Carol Williams (3), Alisha Deao (3), Jen Kerckhoff (2), O’Brien Family (4), PK Mitchell parents (2), Paola Ferrell, (2), Septiano Family (3), Norrid Family (2), Kimberly Burton, Quannah Boswell, Andre Family (2), Angie Rambo (2), Michael Brennan, Patrick Deao and Nick Clark. Our sponsors were extremely generous and we are very grateful!

If you are interested in mobile car detailing, we highly recommend:

Cristhian Riesenberg

CR Mobile Detailing

918-397-4149

This summer we are offering free tutoring. The following tutors will be available: Judy Haight: elementary – all subjects, T. Iten: elementary – all subjects, Susan Lang: middle school – language arts, social studies, Julie Schultz: K-3 – all subjects. Please contact them directly if you are interested:

jhaight@spxtulsa.org

titen@spxtulsa.org

slang@spxtulsa.org

jschultz@spxtulsa.org

We still have some summer bridge books available in the office if you are interested. The books are $10.00 a piece. Books still available are: Between grades PK & K, K &1 and 2 & 3.

Our summer office hours are Monday - Thursday from 9:00 - 12:00. The office will be closed on Friday, May 26th - Monday, May 29th.

We thank you Lord, for this school year. For the challenges, the successes and the mistakes from which we have learned. Be with us as we spend our time with family and friends. Give us strength and courage to do what is right: to be witness to our faith. Help us to appreciate what others do for us, to give time and effort to help others. To be peacemakers in our family. Keep us safe in our activities; give us good rest and good fun. Bring us back refreshed and ready for a new term. We thank you for our classmates, teachers, parents and the community that cares for us. May we always be conscious of you in our lives. Amen

Have a wonderful summer!

All Things in Christ,
Heidi McCoy

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Monday, 5/22 - Super Kids' Day!! Spirit Dress!

Tuesday, 5/23 - 8th Grade Graduation, 6pm.

Wednesday, 5/24 -

Thursday, 5/25 - Last Day of School, early dismissal at 1pm (NO AFTERCARE). Retirement Reception for Alexa and Janet (cafeteria chefs), 1:30-3pm in Dorney Hall!

Friday, 5/26 - Happy Birthday Sandy Huggins (Art Teacher)!

Saturday, 5/27 -

Sunday, 5/28 - Youth Mass, 5pm.

IMPORTANT DATES

COVID-19 UPDATE

As of 5/19/2023:

·There have been 29 COVID-19 cases since the start of the 2022-2023 school year.

·There have been 0 COVID-19 cases reported since the previous advisory.

First Holy Communion certificates are ready

Associate parish families: your certificate will be sent to the school Friday morning.

St. Pius X parish families: your certificate will be in the back of the church for pick up.

Totus Tuus

Registration is open. Registration forms are in the back of the church. Registration will close as soon as a grade/class is full. Please complete one Enrollment form per family and one Diocesan Annual Permission Form per child. Questions? Contact Arlene: 918-622-4488 or ahausher@spxtulsa.org.

Care and Share Hours

As a reminder, families are required to complete Care and Share hours each year. Each two-parent family is expected to work 20 volunteer hours. The requirement is 10 volunteer hours, for a single-parent family (a single parent family being that only one parent lives in the Tulsa Metro area). Families may log their hours on ParentsWeb. Click the Family /Families Home/Service Hours on the blue bar and enter the information. Hours are due by Wednesday, May 31st. Families who do not complete the required hours will be billed $10 an hour. Contact Beth Krukowski bkrukowski@spxtulsa.org if you have any questions.

1st Day School Supplies

School supply kits are NOW available to purchase for the 2023-2024 school year! Click HERE to place your order. $3 from each kit supports our teacher wish lists.

Deadline to order is July 1st.

You’ve been asking about it and it’s officially ON! Holy Smokes will be on June 3rd!

Last year was a blast and we're hoping this year will be even bigger and better! We're excited for a day of food, fun, fundraising and fellowship! Think what you've got what it takes to smoke the competition? Sign up as a pitmaster!! Want to round out the meal with an awesome side dish or dessert? We need those too!

SIGN UP HERE!

Thank you for being part of the St. Pius Community!

Graduation Mass, May 28th 10:30am & 5pm Masses

The month of May holds many opportunities for celebrations and honoring those we love.

No doubt, Graduations are a big part of that.

In our Catholic Faith we support each other in prayer and many times offer God's blessings to those who are beginning a new phase of their life. Graduations are no different.

On Sunday May 28th, at the 10:30am and 5:00pm Masses, we will be recognizing and honoring those who are graduating from Middle School, High School, College, and Technical School this year.

All Graduates are welcome to the Masses, no matter where they went to school. There will be a special blessing for our Graduates at the Masses. Graduates are encouraged to dress up and even wear their Graduation attire if they so desire.

Please plan to attend one of the Masses and support our Graduates as they go forward to a new chapter in their lives.

May God abundantly bless all our Graduates.

Peace,

Fr. Josh

Get your NEW fan wear today! See the new styles below, Available online at The Schooleys!

Click HERE for sports information!

Home and School is a fantastic parent-led organization that oversees school sponsored events and handles fundraising 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 Kristin Steuck at homeandschool@spxtulsa.org.