We’re In This Together

Boys Town Social Skill of the Week (Jan. 20 – 24): Disagreeing appropriately

  1. Look at the person
  2. Use a pleasant voice tone
  3. Say “I understand how you feel”
  4. Tell why you feel differently
  5. Give a reason
  6. Listen to the other person

Virtue of the Week (Jan. 20 – 24): Respect- Speaking and acting according to one’s own and others’ rights, status, and circumstances. 

Important Dates

January 20 – No School

January 26-31 – Catholic Schools Week

January 27 – PTO Meeting at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall

January 31 – 1:00 PM Dismissal; Jeans Day with $0.50 Mission Money; Before & After School Extended Care Available/ Family Dance from 6-8pm in the Gym

February 3 – Pius Open House/ 8th Grade

February 13 – Valentine Exchange/ Noon dismissal/ No lunch/ No Extended Care/ Parent Teacher Conferences & Learning Fair, 1:00 PM -7:00 PM 

February 17 – No School/ Kindergarten Preview/Preschool Preview

*Genesis Might Camp flyer for no school days: https://www.namartyrs.org/school/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NSDC-flier-4.pdf 

             

     

Mental Health Matters

Playtime isn’t just about having fun—it’s an essential part of your child’s development. Through play, kids explore their emotions, build social skills, and learn to solve problems. Play also gives them a healthy outlet for stress. Whether it’s a structured game or imaginative free play, making time for fun strengthens their mental health.”
Here are a few playful ideas to try this week:
– Create a scavenger hunt indoors or outside.
– Build a pillow fort and let your child’s imagination run wild.
– Share a favorite childhood game or story with them.
– Play strengthens your relationship and helps kids feel safe and supported.

These small moments of connection can strengthen your bond and give your child the confidence to share their inner world.

 

Safe Environment Training Update

Everyday Shopping 

Currently, the Parish and school have received $499.19 in December. By purchasing gift cards from RaiseRight at full value for retailers you already buy from, you can support North American Martyrs. 50% of this school year’s (2024-2025) family rebate earnings can be credited toward next school year’s NAM school tuition (2025-2026) for Preschool–8th grade.

Log into www.raiseright.com, and use Enrollment Code: 3545FDFE4858 to make sure the funds come to NAM.

Volunteer Opportunities 

New volunteer opportunities are now available!   Volunteer – North American Martyrs Catholic School (namartyrs.org)

NAM Sports

Girls Basketball  Check out the schedule below to support our junior high girls basketball team. 

https://www.namartyrs.org/school/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Girls-Basketball-Schedule.pdf 

Lunch Information

Print the lunch menu here!

Lunch Menu Changes – January 22: No Sandwich

School Activities & News

PTO: Let’s Glow! CSW Family Dance Click the link to sign up to help with the dance. 

PTO News

On Monday, January 27th, all are welcome to join the PTO meeting at 6pm in the parish hall. The PTO will share their upcoming fundraiser. This year, they have stepped away from POP and will facilitate a similar fundraiser in house using the platform, Raise Craze, which allows our school to keep 90% plus of the donations. Save the date! On Monday, January 27th we will kick off our annual fundraiser. Stay tuned for more information and we hope to see you at our next meeting. To learn more, watch this 2-minute video:  https://vimeo.com/103130774 
  • What is Raise Craze? Raise Craze is an online platform enabling students to set up secure, custom websites where they request donations via email, text, or social. During the fundraiser, students pay it forward by completing Acts of Kindness for others. Spend time serving not selling!
  • Why Is It Important? We want to continue to make our school a better place by providing helpful and enriching benefits to our students & families, but that takes money! We’ve chosen Raise Craze to help with these needs because it keeps kindness and inclusivity at the center, while allowing our school to keep 90% PLUS!

 

Community Events

 

Pius X High School will host its annual open house for eighth-grade students and their parents/guardian at 7pm on Monday, Feb. 3. All students in a Catholic school, another private school, public school, or home school are invited. Visit PiusX.net/openhouse to learn more about Pius X.