Dear NAM Parents,
We are two weeks into the school year, and things are going great! Students, teachers, and staff are excited to be back in the classrooms, learning, growing, and glowing for God!
Next week, our students will begin earning Virtue Vouchers, a form of positive praise that adults in our building hand out when they catch students doing good- living a virtuous life. Throughout September, students will drop their vouchers into a box for a chance to win cool prizes in our monthly raffle. Additionally, at the end of each month, teachers and paras will select one student who has consistently and outstandingly embodied the virtue of the month. These recognized students go above and beyond, serving as powerful examples of character for their peers. To further build our community and student leaders, students will also begin meeting with their grade buddies (PK & 7, K & 8, 1 & 4, 2 & 5, 3 & 6) next week. During this time, they will play games, practice our weekly social skills, while giving our older students a chance to act as leaders by showing their younger buddies how to live out our school virtues.
- Virtue of the Month: Justice- Enables one to give to each, beginning with God, what is due him
- Virtue of the Week: Justice- Enables one to give to each, beginning with God, what is due him
- Social Skill of the Week: Greeting others
Tomorrow is our first 1:00 pm dismissal. It is also our first Martyrs in Sweatpants day! For $1.00, students can wear sweatpants (or jeans) to support Mater Filius.
Please review the uniform guidelines with your students before school tomorrow.
Regular School Days
- Tops: Must have a collar. Colors allowed: burgundy, light gray, or white. All shirts must be tucked in.
- Shorts: Must be structured uniform shorts (no athletic wear). Color: black.
- Pants: Must be loose-fitting all the way down (no joggers or tight pants). Color: black.
- Jumpers/Skirts/Skorts: Jumpers, skirts, and skorts may only be worn by girls (jumpers: K-5 and skirts/skorts: 6-8).
- Outerwear (Optional): Pullovers, sweaters/sweatshirts, and cardigans are permitted in solid white, burgundy, or light gray. Must fit appropriately (not oversized or past the waist) with no logos, decorations, or hoods- with the exception of outwear purchased through Lands' End or Merch Store.
- Shoes & Socks: Must have backs and must be worn with socks. Tennis shoes/sneakers are preferred for safety during P.E. and recess. No Crocs/Slides allowed.
Regular Fridays
On regular Fridays, students have the option to wear school spirit t-shirts. If a student wishes to participate, the guidelines are below.
- School spirit t-shirts: Options include Martyrs, Pius X, I Love Catholic Schools, or any other t-shirt purchased through the school or parish for parish events. Tops only; no outerwear (such as a Pius hoodie).
- Bottoms (shorts, pant, skirts, skorts, and jumpers), Outerwear and Shoes & Socks: Regular school day policies apply (black structured shorts/loose pants and safe shoes).
1:00 PM Dismissal Fridays
On 1:00 pm dismissal Fridays, students have the option to wear school spirit t-shirts and sweatpants (or jeans). If a student wishes to participate, the guidelines are below.
- School spirit t-shirts: Options include Martyrs, Pius X, I Love Catholic Schools, or any other t-shirt purchased through the school or parish for parish events. Tops only; no outerwear (such as a Pius hoodie).
- Bottoms: Sweatpants (or jeans) are allowed on 1:00 pm dismissal days! They must be loose-fitting and should not look like pajamas bottoms.
- Outerwear and Shoes & Socks: Regular school shoe policy applies (safe shoes with backs and socks).
The Diocesan merchandise store closes on September 8: Click Here to Purchase I Love Catholic Schools Merch
The NAM merchandise store closes on August 31: Click Here to Purchase Martyrs Merch
Drop Off/ Pick Up: A special shoutout goes to our crossing guard crew. Our crossing guards volunteer in the morning to help keep our students and families safe. A few things to note that I believe will help the car line process: follow the traffic flow (see image), stay vigilant, and refrain from blocking streets and driveways.
September Lunch Menu: Click Here to See the September Lunch Menu
A note from the office: The deadline to sign up for a payment plan is Monday, August 31, 2026. If you are not signed up by that date, we will assume you are paying in full and you will be sent an invoice for the total amount due. This amount will be due September 30, 2026. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Price in the front office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Community News
A note from Pius X: Join us for Parish Family Football Night on Friday, September 11, as we celebrate our parish and Catholic school communities with an evening of faith, family, and football. Cheer on the Thunderbolts as Pius X takes on Aurora at Aldrich Field. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Special admission will be available for Jr. Bolts players in grades 3 through 8 wearing their jersey, who will receive free admission. Jr. high students wearing a “We Are Pius X” T-shirt will also receive free admission. Family admission is $15. We look forward to seeing our parish and school families at this special community event.
