What will
we
discover
this year?
2015-16
High-quality,
Christ-centered
Agenda
• Prayer (Father Bernadine, Pastor of St. Pius V Catholic
Church)
• Opening Meeting (Lauren May, Principal)
• Mission Statement (Stephanie Taylor, Assistant
Principal)
• Guardian Catholic Schools (Sr. Dianne
Rumschlag, Executive Director of Education)
• Visit classrooms
• Visit parish hall to sign in for volunteer
hours and learn about our community
partnerships and resource classes
Opening Prayer
St. Pius V Catholic School
The mission of St. Pius V Catholic
School, an historically African
American institution, is to provide a
high-quality education in a Christcentered environment. Each student
is challenged to be a responsible
individual committed to the love
and service of God and neighbor.
GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS
RACE:
Be Responsible
Always try your best
Cooperate
Treat Everyone with respect
Goals for this year
• Rigor: Students will demonstrate
improved study skills and critical
thinking skills, resulting in improved
ability to solve problems
• Positive Behavior Support (CHAMPS):
Students will participate in a safe
learning environment where they are
motivated to take academic risks
Goals for this year
• Communication skills: Students will
communicate with clarity and with an
understanding of their audience
• Technology: Students will use technology to
enhance learning and to help propel them
into the 21st century.
• Christian Atmosphere: All school
stakeholders are driven by a clearly
communicated mission that is rooted in
Gospel values
St. Pius V Catholic School
The mission of St. Pius V Catholic
School, an historically African
American institution, is to provide a
high-quality education in a Christcentered environment. Each student
is challenged to be a responsible
individual committed to the love
and service of God and neighbor.
New handbook
• A new handbook has been posted on
our website www.stpiusjax.com
• Changes to note:
o Uniform policy change: Thursdays or mass
days are dress up day for uniforms.
Students should wear polo shirts instead
of t-shirts. T-shirts can be worn on any
other days.
o Drop-off procedure change: Drop off only
on Whitner Ave. Stay in your lane. Park in
field if you are walking child in.
Time to be more awesome!
Let’s get our learn on!
Get involved!
• Join our Home and School organization. Ms.
Kelli Denson is president
• Join us at weekly mass, 9am each Thursday
• Volunteer (see Mrs. Lyons for information
and opportunities about volunteering)
• Check your student’s grades on Parent
Portal, stay in contact with teacher, check
planner each night
• Come to Home and School Meetings – See
you on Sept. 10
Stay in touch!
• Email your child’s teacher (you can
get this tonight from your teacher if
you don’t already have it)
• Connect on Parent Portal to see
grades and updates from teachers –
see Ms. Rademacher in hall if you
need to sign up
• Like us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/stpiusv
Stay in touch!
• Contact Principal Lauren May at
principal@stpiusjax.com to schedule a
conference or visit during open office
hours on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
from 7:20-7:40 for a quick 5 minute
conference
• Principal’s coffees will begin in October –
come have coffee with principal and
parents and discuss school goals and
projects. Date will be published in
Mustang Messages