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Pius X High School Newsletter November 2017 | V. 113

Restore All Things In Christ | Pius X Catholic High School | 6000 A Street | Lincoln, NE 68510 | (402) 488-0931 | www.piusx.net

1 No School (All Saints Day)2 All Souls Mass - 9 a.m.18 Fall Retreat22 No School (Faculty Retreat)23 No School (Thanksgiving Break)24 No School (Thanksgiving Break)

November Key Dates

What’s Inside

PAGE 2: Monthly Schedule

PAGE 3: Senior year strategies for picking a college

PAGE 4: Looking to college and beyond

PAGES 6-8: Updates and announcements

PAGES 9: From the Alumni and Foundation office

PAGE 10: Athletic Depart-ment updates

1: Activity Calendar

Page 12: Breakfast and Lunch Menu

From Pius X CAO, Fr. James Meysenburg

8 No School (Immaculate Conception)18 Final Exams 8-11:25 a.m. (Periods 1-3)19 Final Exams 8-11:25 a.m. (Periods 4-6)18 Final Exams 8-11:25 a.m. (Periods 7-8)

December Key Dates

Dear Parents and Friends,

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite meditations. Way too often, I get bogged down by negativity and angst. Yet, trusting in our Lord, prayers of thanksgiv-ing and seeing the world around me in a positive and hopeful light helps keep the negative thoughts at bay. So, for what am I thanking God?

- Harvest. Growing up on a farm, I love this time of year. There is something super special about farmers reaping the fruits of their labors.

- Family. I am so blessed to be the youngest of ten children. I have 37 nieces and nephews, 61 great nieces and nephews, and one great nephew. My parents were good, salt of the earth, faithful people.

- Mentors. God has blessed me with mentors/friends that have made all the difference in the world.

- Students. Our students are gems, and I am edified daily by who they are and how they strive to be authentic, Christ-centered stewards of God’s gifts.

- Teachers and staff. Our faculty and staff love our students and families. They want what is best for them and give of themselves selflessly.

- Families. Our families are the Pius X family for which I am so grateful.

- Pastors, Parishioners, Alumni. The cost per pupil at Pius X is just shy of $6,000. Tuition and fee income accounts for 33% of the cost. The rest of that cost is made up from parish support (37%) and Pius X Foundation support, direct donations, and fundraising efforts (28%). We could not have such affordable tuition, nor such an excellent school, without the generous stewardship of so many!

- Founders and Grandparents. On September 28th we celebrated the annual Founders’/ Grandpar-ents’ day Mass. It was a great celebration of Pius’ 61 years of providing Catholic education. Monsignor Ivan Vap, superintendent of Pius X from 1964 – 1981 and the only living member of the original facul-ty, con-celebrated the Mass and was able to share brunch with many former students and parents.

- Expansion. We also announced that the new classroom addition will be named the Monsignor James D. Dawson Learning Center. Monsignor Dawson was the Diocesan Superintendent of Schools for 29 years, founded the Villa Marie Home and School for Exceptional Children, was principal of Pius X for two years, and Superintendent of Pius X for one year. He was also present at the Mass and able to receive the recognition. Construction for the new $5.5 million classroom addition is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2018 with completion by the start of school in August of 2019.

Lord Jesus, I thank you and praise you and adore you. Help me to never forget how blessed I am and to always give thanks and praise to you.

With much to be grateful to God for,Father Meysenburg

The Bolt | Pius X High School Newsletter November 2017


2Pius X Catholic High School 6000 “A” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 488-0931Fax: (402) 488-1061 www.piusx.net

To enrich the mind, heart and soul of each student through a

Christ-centered, Catholic environment that provides academic excellence and preparation to achieve

a meaningful, faith-filled life.

Administrative Team Fr. James Meysenburg, CAO Fr. Lee Jirovsky, Assistant CAO Tom Korta, Principal Greg Lesiak, Assistant Principal Jan Frayser, Guidance Director Tim Aylward, Activities Director Business OfficeKaren Francis Office Support Georgia Miller, Secretary Jolene Ritzman, Athletic Secretary Judy Brichacek, Attendance Secretary Guidance Office Jan Frayser, Director Connie Freudenberg, Counselor Shelly Pick, Counselor Greg Sederberg, CounselorSandy Hartman, Secretary Carla Kruml, Secretary Janet Kurtenbach, Secretary P.J. Book, Database Manager Academic SuccessRaina Volkmer, Coordinator SCIP Coordinator Connie Freudenberg Campus Ministry Fr. Lee Jirovsky, Theology Chair Fr. Joseph Bernardo, Campus Chaplain Molly Milana, Lay Campus Minister Food Service Director Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. Activities Office Tim Aylward, Activities Director Jake Moore, Asst. Activities Director Booster Club Tim and Janel Andreasen, Presidents Pius X Foundation(402) 488-1046 Courtney Johnson, Advancement Dir. Emily Moore, Asst. Advancement Dir.Zachary Baehr, Communications Dir.Christy Beckman, Administrative Asst.Pam Beiermann, Administrative Asst. P.J. Book, Database Manager Alumni DirectorKristin (Edwards) Heath, Class of ‘91 BOLT Director Deb Schulte

February 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

No School

Noon Dismissal

No School / Junior Retreat

Christmas / Semester Break

Days Off and Early Dismissals

January 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

December 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 V 26 27 28 29 30 31

November 2017 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Pius X on Social MediaFacebook.com/restoreallthings

Twitter.com/piusxlincoln

Instagram.com/piusxlincoln

LinkedIn.com/company/4098040/

Popular StoriesThe Website - PiusX.netn Homecoming 2017 Photo Galleriesn Being ‘here’ just right for students and their full-time chaplainn Gutierrez doesn’t waste opportunity, earns national scholar honorn McPhillips hopes to help students add perspectives through her art classesn Catholic colleges near and far draw interest from studentsn Students go step-by-step to honor 9/11 victimsn Priest Update: Where are they now?

Facebookn It is POURING and we are praying for life any-way!!! #piusproud

n Today is national cinnamon roll day (one of them at least). Here’s how we make 1,200 cinnamon rolls to pair with our chili lunch. And yes, our kitchen staff is amazing!! UPDATE: Yes, they tasted as delicious as they looked.

n Announced at our Grandparents/Founders Day Mass: Our new classroom addition will be the Mon-signor James D. Dawson Learning Center! #blessed

n A Pius X Thunderbolts Softball ... A-2 District Champions ... On To State!! Another Great Day to be a Bolt!!!

n “It’s like learning your multiplication facts. The better you know them automatically, the easier your higher level operations are in math.” You can learn more about what they are learning here - http://www.piusx.net/vnews/display.v/ART/59baa13d187a9.

n It’s the time of year for our annual phone-a-thon, except this year, Theo asked for an intervention. And he got one!

The Bolt | Pius X High School NewsletterNovember 20173


Visit the Pius X Guidance Office Today

Works in cooperation with faculty, administration, and guidance personnel to promote whole-child growth and opportunity;

The Pius X Guidance & Counseling Department strives to ensure that every student is given the opportunity to reach his/her full poten-tial. Stop in anytime to see us or visit us at www.piusx.net and click on ‘Guidance.’ Here are key reasons to visit with a guidance counselor. A school counselor:

Assists students in their social, emotional and spiritual development;

Provides realistic educational and career plan-ning opportunities;

Shares excellent information about college testing and preparation for testing, college selec-tion, financial aid, and scholarships.

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Which counselor should you and your student seek out for help?Here is the breakdown of which counselor is assigned to your stu-dent and family, based on the first letter of your last name:

A-Ga Mrs. Pick Gb-Kr Mrs. Frayser Ks-Pl Mrs. Freudenberg Pm-Z Mr. Sederberg

n Narrow the list of colleges to which to apply and put those colleges in Fami-ly Connection/Naviance under “Colleges I’m applying to”.

n Students may apply to all colleges beginning September 1. The Common Application allows students to complete one application that may be electroni-cally transmitted to colleges that allow the Common Application. Check it out at www.commonapp.org.

n Prepare a resume of all activities, educational information, personal infor-mation, volunteering and awards. Upload it to Naviance.

n Begin applying for scholarships. Prepare a profile to find scholarships at www.scholarshipquest.org, www.chegg.com and www.scholarships.com.

n Set up visits to colleges.

n Get your senior service hours completed and submitted.

FAFSA Form for College Financial AidVisit www.educationquest.org or www.fafsa.ed.gov to find the online forms. Contact EducationQuest for free assistance at (402)475-5222.

How Pius X seniors can use Naviance to its full advantage

Transcripts – Seniors, Juniors and ParentsALL transcripts must be request-ed through Naviance. If you don’t know your login, ask anyone in the Guidance Office. We will reset your password.

The Pius X Guidance & Counseling Department strives to ensure that every student is given the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. Working in cooperation with faculty, administration, and guidance personnel, school counselors assist students in their social, emotional and spiritual development, as well as provide realistic educational and career planning opportunities. Stop in anytime to see us or visit us at www.piusx.net and click on “Guidance Office” for excellent information about college testing and preparation for testing, college selection, financial aid, and scholarships.

How a guidance counselor can help students thrive



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UNL Red Letter DaysRed Letter Days are your opportunity to experi-ence what life is like as a student at the Universi-ty of Nebraska-Lincoln. Days begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. You will have a chance to explore your academic interests, visit a resi-dence hall, and more! Cost is $10.00 per person. Students must fill out a Parent Excused Absence form. The Red Letter dates are: Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 9, March 16 and April 27. The Pre-Health day is March 12.

College Fair at SCCCollege reps from across the state, region, and nation will be available to answer your questions and provide materials about their schools.Omaha Area College Fair: Sunday, October 1, 2017, 1-4 p.m., University of Nebraska at Omaha – Sapp Fieldhouse

UNK Criminal Justice ConferenceJuniors and seniors interested in Criminal Justice are invited to attend the Free Criminal Justice Conference at UNK on Monday, October 2nd in Kearney. Arrive at the Student Union Build-ing for registration with the conference run-ning from 9 am to 3pm. There will be a variety of speakers as well as different criminal justice related agencies present at the adjacent Career Fair. The presentations are geared to university

students majoring in Criminal Justice. For ques-tions, email Dr. Joe Carlson at [email protected].

UNK Health Careers Fair - October 11Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the event officially getting underway at 9:00 a.m. at the Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall at the University of Nebraska - Kearney. Pre-registration is ap-preciated. Go to visit.unk.edu and find October 11th on the Events Calendar. Select “Health Ca-reers Fair” and complete the registration.

UNL College of Engineering Fall Shadow DaysFall Shadow Days are November 6, 7, 8, and 9 and provide an opportunity for high school stu-dents to shadow a current student for the day at the Lincoln City Campus. Choose morning, af-ternoon, or shadow all day. Schedules are flexible and tailored to each student. Register at http://engineering.unl.edu/shadow-days/.

Robotics Workshops at SCCAttend a one-day, hands-on workshop where you will build and test a Vex Robotics Kit. The day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Lunch is included. These workshops are held on

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College Planning Meeting Mark your calendars today. All juniors and their parents should attend this meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 in the Pius X Commons. This will help begin the process of formally preparing for life beyond high school.

SAT PracticeGet free, personalized SAT prac-tice! The College Board has teamed up with Khan Academy to create FREE practice resources. Visit sat-practice.org for more information.

Looking to college and beyond

ACT/SAT InformationJuniors and seniors are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT. Juniors planning to attend college should consider beginning the testing process during their junior year. For most students, there is no need to take both tests. Most students do better on the ACT. Students should apply at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). The Pius X High School code number is 281-315. ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required December 9 November 3 November 4-17 February 10 January 12 January 13-19 April 14 March 9 March 10-23 June 9 May 4 May 5-18 July 14 June 15 June 16-22 SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required December 2 November 2 November 21 March 10 February 9 February 28 May 5 April 6 April 25 June 2 May 4 May 23

Colleges that will be visiting Pius X are listed in Naviance. Stu-dents can use this tool to sign-up for college visits. Here are tips on what to do when visiting a college fair.1. Visit NebraskaCollegeFairs.org to register for a bar code.2. Arrive early3. Come prepared with questions4. Attend a financial aid program

The when, where and HOW of college fairs

ACT/SAT Scores for CollegesIt is best to have your ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges directly from the ACT/SAT testing company. When you register to take these tests, you are allowed to send it to four colleges without ex-tra cost. You may add more colleges for more cost or you may send scores to other col-leges, later, through the web-sites. Many colleges will not accept your ACT/SAT scores from your transcript, even though they are on the tran-script. UNL is one of those colleges.



VWednesdays and a Parent Excused Absence Form must be turned in. Dates for the workshops are: Nov. 1, Nov. 15, Nov. 29, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2 and May 9. To register or for further detail call 402-761-8384 or email [email protected]. See Page 6 to learn about the Pius X Robotics team.

Discovery Days at SCCSoutheast Community College will hold Discovery Days at their three campuses. Register at southeast.edu/discoverscc Lincoln Campus November 17, 2017 Beatrice Campus November 10, 2017 Milford Campus December 1, 2017

Nebraska Diversity Leadership SymposiaStudents in grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to work with cur-rent UNL students, staff, and faculty to discuss and solve issues that affect the African American community on Wednesday, November 15 (Black Leadership Symposium. Register by Nov. 6). By attending this event, you’ll be eligible for the Emerging Leaders tuition schol-arship worth $2,000 and renewable for four academic years. The cost is $5/person to attend for all symposiums. Visit www.unl.edu [UNL – Schedule A Visit – go to the bottom and scroll over to, and click on the symposia in which you are interested].

The Career Academy Information SessionsApplications are open for any current sophomores and juniors who are interested in attending The Career Academy, located off of 88th and O Street. Find out about all of the different career pathways which are available during the information sessions that will be held at The Career Academy on Thursday, November 2 and Thursday, November 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. For the application and for more infor-mation, go to www.lps.org and click on schools-focus/special-pro-spective students.

Students Interested in NWUNebraska Wesleyan invites students to find out more about their school. The following Nebraska Wesleyan Visit Days are being held:n Writer’s Event – November 9 from 6-9pmn Pre-Health Event (including Nursing) – November 14 from 6-8pmn STEM Event (Science Research, Technology, Engineering, Math) – November 19 from 5:30-8pmn Doing the Arts Event (Music, Theatre, Studio Art) – January 16 from 6-8pmn Prairie Wolves GOLD Event – February 16 from 10am-2pm (Pius X does not have school on this day)

SCC Accuplacer Test – Tuesday, December 5The Southeast Community College’s Accuplacer Test will be admin-istered at Pius X on Tuesday, December 5 at 8:00 a.m. in the 260

Computer Lab. The Accuplacer Test is for seniors interested in at-tending Southeast Community College and is used for placement in courses. Admission Counselors and Financial Aid information will be available after the test. If interested, please register in the Guid-ance Office. Register early as there is room for only thirty students. Students must have their Social Security number.

Senior Scholarship Social in the Blessed Mother Teresa Room – December 5, 6, 7The Guidance Office is hosting a Scholarship Social in the Blessed Mother Teresa Room for all seniors to help with the process of ap-plying for scholarships and to understand where scholarships appli-cations can be found. Come see us for scholarships, snacks, and door prizes.

UNL Honors Program – February 15The UNL Honors Program is for seniors with high GPA’s and high test scores. If you are interested in applying for the UNL Honors Pro-gram, the Spring Final Deadline is February 15th. Applicants must apply to UNL prior to accessing the Honors Program application. Application to the University is available at http://admissions.unl.edu/apply/index.aspx. The Honors Program application can be ac-cessed at MyRED once the student has received his/her I.D. by e-mail from the Admissions Office (usually within one business day).

Seniors Applying To UNL – March 1 NEW DEADLINETo be considered for merit-based scholarships to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, students must complete UNL’s application pro-cess by Thursday, March 1st.

HOBY & Nebraska Leadership Seminars All sophomores are eligible to apply to attend either the HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) Seminar from June 1-3, 2018 on the campus of Concordia College, Seward Nebraska, or the Nebras-ka Leadership Seminar from June 14-17 at Southeast Community College-Milford. These seminars provide an interactive educational opportunity in leadership. Information is available in the Guidance Office. Any sophomore who did not receive an application form in their English class should come to the guidance office to pick up a form. Completed application forms must be returned to the Guid-ance Office by Friday, December 1, 2017.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Students in grades 9-12 who have taken part in community service activities over the past year are eligible to apply. Students apply at www.spirit.prudential.com and then print or email certification instructions to Mr. Korta by Tuesday, November 7. One applicant will be selected as Pius X’s nominee. Local honorees are submitted to the State level. State winners receive $1,000, an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. in May, and are eligible for an additional cash award.

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‘Show me the Money’ eventAll seniors are encouraged to attend a scholar-ship social, “Show Me The Money”, which takes place over three days on December 5th, 6th and 7th from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, in the St. Mother Teresa Room. Counselors will be on hand to as-sist seniors in finding scholarships applicable to them. Drawings take place every period for col-lege T-shirts and other prizes.

Seniors Applying to NWUTom and Rhonda Peed have established the Ne-braska Wesleyan University/Pius X Financial As-sistance Program for students accepted to NWU. The program includes a self-help grant – The Tom and Rhonda Peed Work Ethic Fund – that will match students’ verifiable summer employment earnings. Contact your guidance counselor for more information.

U.S. Service Academy Nominations/ApplicationsSeniors interested in applying for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy should stop by the Pius X Guidance Office as soon as possible to meet with your counselor if you have not yet begun the nom-ination and appointment process. Pius VEX Thunderbolts

Are you interested in or would simply like to learn more about engineering, pro-gramming, robotics, AND having tons of fun? Then join us as we design, build, and program robots to compete in exciting competitions! Meetings are held after school, in room 208, M-F, and you can come on whatever days work best with your own schedule. If interested in becoming part of our team, stop by after school in 208 to learn more and help make this season amazing!

Seniors & JuniorsNEBRASKA NOWNebraska Now is a program where qualified juniors and seniors may enroll in online college courses through UNL and earn college credit while still in high school. The courses are regular first-year offerings from the various colleges at UNL. All the re-quired forms may be found at https://admissions.unl.edu/specialized-information/nebraska-now.aspx

Access College Early (ACE) ScholarshipThis scholarship is for financially needy students who desire to take col-lege courses during high school. The UNL Nebraska Now Program, South-east Community College classes, and regular on-campus UNL class-es may be paid for through the ACE Scholarship if a student qualifies (financial need) and applies. The application for the ACE Scholarship is at https://ccpe.nebraska.gov/ACE and click on Financial Aid.

Job Shadowing for Juniors & SeniorsThe program invites students to see first-hand how the skills learned in school relate to the workplace. Pick up a form in the Guidance Office.

College Planning Meeting – Monday, November 27Mark your calendars today. All juniors and their parents should attend this meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pius X Commons. This will help begin the process of for-mally preparing for life beyond high school.

All grade levels

Seniors

Washington, D.C. Trip for Juniors Pius X juniors are invited to take a fun and educational trip to Washington, D.C. with their classmates and teacher chaperones from May 30 - June 2. Nations Classroom, a professional stu-dent travel organization, is helping to plan details and will be present on the tour as well as provide night security on each floor of our hotel. Please visit www.nationsclassroomtours.com to learn more about what to expect. Students received written information and forms in their history class. Please register by Nov. 10. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Barnes at [email protected].

Juniors

Daily Studying Tips n Do your homework. n Talk to your teacher. Ask questions during class or meet with your teacher before or after school if you need additional assistance. n Teach someone else (this will help you realize what information you really don't understand). n If you are absent, take the time to learn what you missed. Check in with your teacher upon your return to class.

Questions to ask yourselfn Have you reviewed your notes/what you learned in class today? Can you summa-rize what you learned? If not, use your thinking maps and summarize. Preparation for tests and quizzes begins after the first day of class. n Do you understand? Can you answer the objectives the teacher provided? n Can you use the term in a sentence and explain the importance? n Do you really understand, or are you just regurgitating what the teacher said? n Questioning: Did you ask clarifying questions? What questions do you have for the teacher the next day? Make note of them and get them answered.



Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, & various Saturdays. Purchase uniforms in the Commons on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-4 p.m. on regu-lar school days or on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9-11 a.m. Enter through the southeast door (#1). For updates or changes to the schedule, visit www.piusx.net [Parents - Uniform Shop].School uniform information If shorts are altered they must extend to the top of the knee (see page 32 of student handbook).Dennis uniform Uniforms may be ordered at www.dennisuniform.com (school code is PPK) or purchased at the Dennis Uniform store in Omaha which requires one to pay the Dennis Uni-form full price.Parent volunteers needed in the shop Volunteer on various Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. Choose the day(s) that work best for you. Contact Ruth Loberg at [email protected]. Thank You to the Uniform Shop Volunteers from this summer and school year so far! Your time and dedication is so helpful - Steph Jones, Teresa Macias, Jody Olsson, Karen Plachy, Connie Sanders, and Chananne Slepicka.Cold Weather Options Students must be in uniform from 8 am-3:25 pm. The cold weather options include the navy, grey or green sweatshirts or the black fleece jacket sold in the uni-form shop. A navy or green cardigan purchased from the Pius X options at Dennis uniform is also allowed. Sweatpants, sweatshirts that are inside-out, Pius X sport, club, or activity apparel are not part of the official uniform and are not allowed.

Form for emergency medications Parents need to complete asthma/allergy permission forms if they want their kids to use emergency medications at school. If they need the forms they can contact the school nurse at [email protected].

Landscaping Club says ‘thanks’ Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets for the Nebraska game on November 24. The big winner is Karen Post. All money earned will be donated to the American Red Cross for the vic-tims of hurricane Harvey. The students also sold hot dogs, chips and a drink at Super Saver and earned enough money to buy 250 daffodil bulbs and 50 tulip bulbs. The daffodils will be planted by the commons and the tulips will be planted in the interior courtyard and pollinator garden.

The Perfect Time to Become a Team-Mates Mentor “Another caring adult in my life is exactly what I need to be successful. I hope this is the year I get a mentor.” – A waiting student When is the perfect time to become a mentor? Today is the perfect time to make a difference in a student’s life. There are a number of students at every school waiting to be matched with a mentor like you! Learn how to become a mentor at www.lincolnteammates.org/mentor.

Uniform Shop

1. College admissions and employers do read your online profiles and they do make decisions based upon information they find out about you online. In fact, colleges will make decisions based upon many forms of questionable involvement.

2. Educators and parents do see, read, and hear about your online escapades, even though you go to great lengths to hide them.

3. Educate yourself on the basics. What does Digital Citizenship mean to you? What should it mean? These are important lessons that students can research on their own. However, wouldn’t it be fantastic to offer some of this education in our schools as well?

4. Create a profile that says simple, non-specific details about yourself, but that is still identifiably you.

5. Create separate accounts so you can consistently remain pos-itive in public online spaces. If you have already developed a full identity online, you don’t necessarily need to “scrub it clean”, but it would make sense to create a professional identity, and limit the

amount of personal information you share publicly.

6. Learn from others. Find teenagers, professionals, or reputation resources who are doing things the right way and model your online presence in a similar manner.

7. Keep private information private.

8. The Golden Rule. Never has this rule applied more than to how you speak to others online. Treat others as you would like to be treat-ed.

9. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, but be mindful that being careless, too open, too trusting, and realize spending too much time on the Internet, has real consequences.

10. Build your own positive image and brand yourself in a great way. n Source: Information from http://www.teachhub.com/10-things-your-students-should-know-about-their-digital-footprints

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Once again, Pius X High School student council will take part in the city-wide food drive from Oct. 9 to Nov. 3. Two blue barrels are in the school commons area and one near the main office for anyone wishing to drop off food items. All Pius related donations go to Catholic Social Services! Students also col-lected food during a recent Nebraska football game. They raised $945.11 for “Huskers Helping the Homeless.”

StuCo continues tradition of collecting food for hungry

Lincoln Pius X High School is being featured in a ‘Power of Football’ promotion by USA Foot-ball. The project resulted in various short videos featuring different aspects of the Thunderbolt football program. Pius X was one of two selected Nebraska schools – Grand Island High School is the other – nominated by the Nebraska State Coaches As-sociation. Other schools from across the nation will be featured as well. The community is encouraged use #Power-OfFootball hashtag to share their own story on Facebook. The various videos can be found at https://poweroffootball.org/piusx/.

Pius X featured in USA football promotion, website

Fellowship FridaysJoin us every Friday in the basement Study Hall Room at 7:20 a.m. for fellowships, prayer, and of course, donuts!

Praise & WorshipJoin Pius X Ministry in parishes throughout Lincoln for a holy hour including Eucharis-tic adoration and praise & worship music. Prayer will be held the last Monday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m., with Night prayer and fellowship to follow. The next worship event will take place on Monday, November 27 at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ.

Campus Ministry FALL Retreat Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Novem-ber 8: Students interested in growing in their faith, relaxing with friends, and meeting new people should register for the annual FALL Retreat! This year’s retreat will be Saturday, November 18 - Sunday, November 19, at YMCA Camp Kitaki near Louisville, Nebras-ka. Students all of grades are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration forms are available in Ms. Milana’s office. Please return the form by Wednesday, November 8. Cost: $65 Contact: Molly Milana at [email protected] or (402) 488-0931.

March For Life Tuesday, January 16 - Sunday, January 21Registration is open to all high school stu-dents. The cost is $450 and must be paid in full by Friday, December 1. The trip includes transportation, housing, some meals, tour-ing of the nation’s capital, monuments, and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Im-maculate Conception, and other sites. Space is limited so register early at www.lincolndi-ocese.org/pilgrimages/march-for-life or the Family Life Office at (402) 473-0625.

Campus Ministry



Start Planning Your 2018 All Honor Year Reunion Contact us to start planning your 2018 reunions if your class year ends in a 3 or 8. The 2018 reunion will be Aug. 3-5.

Alumni Department on social me-dia Check us out on social media for information on alumni events, news on past alumni, deaths, and bits about what is happening in the school today.

Alumni Committee seeking mem-bers and class agents An Alumni Committee is forming and we are looking for a few more people to join who have a vested interest in our alumni community. We would also like a class representative from each graduating class. If you are interested in joining this committee or becoming a class agent, please email the Alumni Office expressing your interest.

Keep Us Updated in the Alumni Office Do you have news that you would like to share with your classmates such as a marriage, a new baby, or maybe a job change? Let us know by contacting our office.

From the Pius X Foundation and Alumni Office

Celebrate the 33nd year of BOLT with Cham-pagne & Bubbles 2018. It is going to be the party of the year and you won’t want to miss anything! BOLT has become larger and more successful each year, providing over $5 million dollars of improve-ments to Pius X High School over the past 32 years. Our super auctioneer has a few things up his sleeve for more fun (an exciting Super Silent part to our online auction that anyone can participate in). We know not everyone can attend, but ALL can bid online. Please help in any way that you can: attend the event, buy a lottery ticket, sell lottery tickets, donate to the auctions, and/or make a cash donation. Donations of timeshares, airfare, items for the auctions, and cash to underwrite auction items are needed, as well as volunteers who are willing to share their time and talents to make BOLT 2018 a suc-cess. Please prayerfully consider supporting this event. One-third of the proceeds fund the Booster Club’s special projects while two-thirds of the proceeds will help to furnish our new classroom project that will be started this next year. Your in-volvement is important and greatly appreciated. Learn more about the classroom project, now formally called the Monsignor James D. Dawson Learning Center, at www.piusx.net/classroomproject. For questions about B.O.L.T., contact Deb Schulte at [email protected] or (402) 488-0931.

B.O.L.T. 2018

Raise funds for Pius X HS with Propelr Card Propelr is a valuable fundraising program for Pius X High School. By shopping with participating merchants, you provide a direct benefit to our school and show the community your support. Propelr has over 100 local and national merchants and is adding new merchants to that list all the time. To view the most up-to-date participating merchant list, go to the website at www.propelrcard.com/merchants. All you need to participate is a Union Bank and Trust Debit Account. Registering your account takes less than two minutes. If you don’t have a UBT checking account, you can set one up online or at any branch location. To learn more about the pro-gram and its benefits head over to www.propelrcard.com

Alumni Information

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Twitter.com/PiusXAlumni

Linkedin.com/groups/4852410/

Contact our Alumni Dept.Email [email protected]*

St. Nick is coming to Pius X Alumni and friends of Pius X are invited and welcome to join us in celebration of the Feast Day of St. Nick from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Pius X High School! Would you like your baby Jesus from your nativity blessed this year? The Nativity Blessing will take place in the Pius X Chap-el at 5:30 p.m. Afterwards, come on down to the Commons and get your picture taken with an authentic looking St. Nick without the mall or zoo lines and photo prices! This won’t be your traditional Santa Clause photo! Be sure to bring your cell phones and take your own, or we will have a photographer available to post the photos on our Alum-ni /High School Facebook photo gallery to download at home! Have fun decorating your own sugar cookie, coloring a St. Nick page to take home with you, and listening/singing to beautiful Christmas Carols! Come and show your kids your ale mater, their future high school, or where their big brother or sister attend school each day, and make some new family memories! There will be no charge, but free will donations will be accepted.

BOLT FUNDRAISER ... 33 Years | Saturday, April 21



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Fall Athletic Recognition Ceremony We will be having an Athletic Recognition Ceremony’ at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8th in the LPAC. This is for seniors (Class of 2018) that have orally commit-ted to play intercollegiate athletics starting in the fall of 2018. We have a second ceremony every spring in April to honor the student-athletes from the senior class (Class of 2018) that have orally committed to their respective schools between the November ceremony and the one in April.

Winter/Spring sports physicals requirements If you are planning to try out for a winter or spring sports team at Pius X, you must

Athletics & Activities

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have a copy of your physical…dated AFTER May 1, 2017…on file in the main office. In order to partici-pate in tryouts, a copy of your physical must be on file BEFORE the tryouts begin. n Winter sports (Basketball, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling) begin on Monday, Nov.13th. n Spring sports (Baseball, Boys Golf, Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track & Field) begin on Monday, February 26th. If you have questions, please contact Assistant Activities Director Jake Moore ([email protected]).

Winter sports conditioning Below is the conditioning schedule for girls not out for a fall sport and are planning on playing bas-ketball this upcoming season.n Conditioning is underway every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Open gym 7:00-7:30 on Wednesday morning. When a student-athlete finishes their fall season sport they should take one week before joining pre-season conditioning.n Nov. 13th is the first day of basketball tryouts/practice.

Athletic Passes for Pius X Home Games Athletic passes may be purchased in the Pius X school office. Student passes include 10 punches for $35 ($3.50 per game) and used only by students and shared with siblings. Adult passes include 10 punches for $55 ($5.50 per game). Family passes include 10 punches for $120 ($12 per game per family). Passes are used for any sport held at Pius X and at any level of game including Varsity, JV, Reserve, 10th, and 9th. Athletic passes are not accepted at district or state games.

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility for Prospective College Athletes All students who want to participate in athletics after high school in any Division I, II, or NAIA college MUST register at the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Center. Complete these online forms during the second semester of the junior year. For information, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.playnaia.org. Use code 9999 for the NCAA and code 9876 for the NAIA to have your ACT scores sent to these organizations.



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No School - All Saints Day (Home)Volleyball: Varsity vs. vs.Tba (Away) > @ TBA

3 pm: Speech Contest (Home)

8 am: Academic Decathlon Scrimmage (Home)

Volleyball: State Tournament

7 pm: Junior High Honor Choir (Home) > @ Gym- Flavin



8 am: Speech Contest (Home)

For up-to-date schedules, visit http://www.piusx.net/ and click on Activities Calendar.

7 p.m. College Planning Meet-ing - For all junior students and parents, Commons

4 pm: Swimming Div-ing: Boys/Girls Varsity at Brownell-Talbot

5:45 pm: Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Mil-lard West (Home)

5:45 pm: Basketball: Boys JV vs. Millard West (Home)

7:30 pm: Basketball: Girls JV vs. Millard West (Home)

7:30pm: Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Mil-lard West (Home)

Basketball: Girls Var-sity at Lincoln East

Basketball: Boys JV vs. at Millard West

Basketball: Boys Varsi-ty at Millard West

Basketball: Girls JV at Lincoln East

8 am: Speech Contest (Home)8:30am: Wrestling: Varsity/Freshman Tourn. (home)

9 am: Basketball: Girls Freshmen at Lincoln Southwest

9 am: Swimming/Diving: Boys/Girls atBeatrice (YMCA)



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Menu - November 2017* All items are subject to change without notice. * * This institution is an equal opportunity provider. *

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No SchoolAll Saints Day

BreakfastBreakfast Burrito

LunchSpaghetti and Meat Sauce

Green BeansGarlic Bread

BreakfastBB Pancakes/Syrup

LunchBean and Cheese BurritoEgg Salad/Ciabatta BreadBroccoli Cauliflower and

Carrots

BreakfastTurkey Breakfast Sliders

LunchNational Nacho DayDeluxe Beef Nachos

Beans and RiceFixin Bar

BreakfastTornadoes

LunchChicken Spinach Alfredo

bakeCorn Dog

Chef ’s Choice VegetableBreadstick

BreakfastPancake Sausage on a stick

LunchBeef Sundae

Savory Beef stew meatMashed Potatoes and gravy

Corn Wheat roll

BreakfastBreakfast Pizza

LunchCuban Sandwich

Baked Glazed Chicken Breast

Augratin Potatoes/Mixed Vegetables/Wheat roll

BreakfastFrench Toast Sticks/PB/

SyrupLunch

Cheese PizzaFish Sandwich/Bun

Broccoli Rice Casserole

BreakfastHam and Cheese Toastie

LunchLasagna Style Beef Casserole

BBQ Pork/Wheat BunCapri Mixed VegetablesHot Cinnamon Apples

Wheat Dinner Roll

BreakfastBreakfast Burrito

Thanksgiving DinnerRoast Turkey and Gravy

Mashed PotatoesCorn or Green Beans

Wheat roll / Complimentary Ice Cream

BreakfastChef ’s Choice Breakfast

LunchChicken Fajita

Cilantro Lime RiceFixin Bar

Seasoned Black BeansChef Salad/Wheat roll

BreakfastBreakfast Sandwich

LunchHamburger / Wheat Bun

Cheddar Baked Potato and Ham Soup

Crackers Wheat rollChef ’s Choice Potato

BreakfastCheesy Scrambled Eggs/

Muffin or CoffeecakeLunch

Macaroni and CheeseYogurt Banana Split Yogurt

Salad / Peas and CarrotsJalapeno Corn Bread

BreakfastFrench Toast Tornadoes

LunchGeneral Tso’s Chicken

Brown RiceAsian Vegetable Medley

Wheat roll

BreakfastBacon Egg Cups/ Biscuit

LunchGrilled Beef Philly

Cheesy Chicken Potato Casserole

Honey CarrotsWheat roll

No School No School No School

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Chef ’s Choice BreakfastLunch

Ham and Cheese MafaldaMeadow lark Vegetables

Chicken TornadoesWheat roll

BreakfastPancake sausage on a stick

LunchBeef Tacos

Hard or soft shellRefried beans

Fixin Bar

BreakfastBreakfast Pizza

LunchMeal in a Bowl

Wheat roll

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Ham / Egg and Cheese Croissant

LunchMeatball Sub

Chicken Salad WrapsBroccoli

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