Parents of St. Pius X
Part of what makes the learning environment at St. Pius so unique is how parents can become involved and volunteer in their child’s classroom. Working together, parents and teachers create an environment of safety, respect, and mutual trust so that each child can attain their full potential – spiritually, academically, and physically.
If being involved in your child’s education appeals to you, there are lots of opportunities as a St. Pius parent! You are invited to assist with and read in your child’s classroom, assist with hot lunches, help in the library, supervise during recess times, accompany children on field trips, and participate in our school activities. Parents are also invited to join the Parent Standing Committee to deepen their relationship with our community and take a more active role in contributing to the wonderful sense of belonging our school has become known for.
Parent Standing Committee
The Parent Standing Committee (P.S.C.) is a committee composed of parents, welcomed by the pastor, the education committee and the school principal, who are capable, willing and available to serve in an auxiliary capacity to the school.
The P.S.C. provides a variety of opportunities for parents to further develop a partnership with the school community, to meet other parents, and to share in the responsibility for our cocurricular, extracurricular and social functions for success. Meetings are held on Wednesdays.
The committee is responsible for, among other things:
- the scheduling of yard duty and work activity volunteers;
- the recruitment and scheduling of concessionaires for sports tournaments, as well as the purchase of supplies;
- organizing the school’s social functions;
- assisting with fundraising activities;
- operation of the lost and found; and
- the annual celebrations of First Holy Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation and Graduation.
St. Pius X School is fortunate not to have mandatory volunteer hours as so many other schools have. It is due to the commitment of the many parents who share their time, talents and resources that this legacy continues.
Hot Lunch
Our Hot Lunch program is available to students in grades K-7. A variety of healthy alternatives are offered from our suppliers.
How to Order
First-time users
Step 1: Register family account (easy, 30 seconds).Click Here to register.
First-time users must create an account. After registering, you will be taken to the My Children page to add children to your family account.
Step 2: Order Lunch!
Click Order Lunch!, select your child’s name, and press the “next” button. You will be shown the available menus (just click “next”). Select lunch items from the menu options for each lunch day (note: if you wish to skip a day, just click “next menu” without adding any food items). At the end of ordering, you can “select another child” and repeat the steps for each of your children.
Step 3: Payment
Send your total payment in the form of a cheque made out to St. Pius X Fundraising.
Please note your order number on the cheque.
Step 4: Volunteer
If you’re interested in helping out at one or more of the lunch days please contact school office.
Returning Users
You can log in to your account at anytime here.
If you have ordered through “Munch-a-lunch” in the past, please ensure your child’s grade is updated.
Simply click Account Balance to view your child’s orders, reprint your receipt, or view any outstanding balance.
Uniform
Students attending St. Pius X Elementary School are expected and required to wear the school uniform to school, while at school and when going home from school each day. Cleanliness and proper dress are important in setting the pattern of school and social conduct, thereby fostering an environment conducive to learning and respectful behaviour. Non-uniform days are held monthly throughout the school year, usually as fundraisers for various charities. Girls and boys can wear an optional Spring uniform in the months from May to October.
School uniforms are provided by our uniform supplier, Cambridge Uniforms, and are to be purchased at the store or through used uniform sales conducted periodically at the school.
Cambridge Uniforms
#112-2455 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC 604.924.906
https://www.cambridgeuniforms.com/
Monthly Events
St. Pius X offers many opportunities for parents to be involved in their child’s education. Parents are invited to aid the classroom teacher, assist with hot lunch, help in the library, supervise during recess times, accompany children on field trips, and participate in various school activities.
Parents are always welcome at our monthly Masses and invited to many activities during the school year, some of which include:
| September: | Back to School Barbeque, Curriculum Overview Night |
| October: | Thanksgiving Day Celebration |
| November: | All Saints’ Day Parade, Remembrance Day Celebration, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Craft Fair |
| December: | Advent Assembly, Christmas Concert |
| January: | Primary Speech Arts Festival |
| February: | Grandparents Mass, Shrove Tuesday, Variety Show |
| March: | Lenten Paraliturgies, Carnaval de Quebec, Stations of the Cross |
| April: | Holy Thursday Passion Play, Intermediate Speech Arts |
| May: | Kindergarten Orientation, Appreciation Tea and Living Rosary, Choral Concert, Band Concert, Spring Social, Spring Fair |
| June: | Sports Day, Graduation, Year-End Assembly |