Saints Speak from Mrs. Marshall - 10/31/2024 - Spread the Word of God Throughout the World

I’m sending Saints Speak a little earlier today as I expect you’ll be busy this afternoon with Halloween fun! The day is already off to a great start here. We look forward to seeing many of you this afternoon for our Kdg-5^th grade costumer parade (2pm on the recess pad) followed by the class parties. 

Our saint for the week is St. John Paul II. The students actually got a preview of St. John Paul II at our Mass last Friday in Fr. Michael’s homily! St. John Paul II was pope for nearly 27 years, from 1976 to 2005, one of the longest pontificates in Church history. During his papacy he canonized 480 saints and made it clear that we are all called to holiness and saintly lives. He also believed in spreading the word of God throughout the world, visiting 129 countries during his papacy and developing World Youth Day to bring young people together to celebrate their faith.

In preparation for All Saints Day tomorrow and in honor of the life of St. John Paul II, spend some time thinking about and praying to your favorite saint, remembering the examples provided by the saints who have gone before us as well as our own personal calls to sainthood.

Day of Giving

Tomorrow, in addition to celebrating Mass and our Feast Day, we are also celebrating our 4^th Annual Day of Giving!   At All Saints Catholic Academy, our mission is to create saints and scholars, forming young people who will be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in our world. The All Saints Day of Giving is an opportunity to celebrate the great work our school is doing in pursuit of this goal and recognizing all who make it possible – the students, teachers, parents, alumni, and friends who give their time, talent, and treasure in support of our school community.   

Please prayerfully consider contributing to the Day of Giving tomorrow. Help us reach our goal of raising $15,000 in support of this important mission.  Each gift matters, and together we can make a tremendous impact.  Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Fall Musical: Peter Pan

We are so excited for our fall musical! Our talented students will be performing in The Wizard of Oz on Friday, November 22^nd at 7pm, Saturday November 23^rd at 3pm, and Saturday, November 23^rd at 7pm. Tickets purchased in advance are $3 for students and $7 for adults; all tickets are $10 at the door. Click here to purchase your tickets today. Come fly to Never Land with us!

Athletics

Congratulations to our Girls 7B Volleyball Champions! A pep rally to celebrate them, as well as our Cross Country champions, is in the works. 

Congrats as well to several 8^th graders who were selected for the All-Conference Team!

• Bella B
• Laila G
• Lilly H
• Abbie Ling
• Tommy M
• Rebekah P

 Way to go, Saints!

Extracurricular Opportunities

The next sessions for Sticky Fingers cooking class and Chess Scholars are now open for sign up! Click here to register for Sticky Fingers, or click here to register for Chess Scholars.

We also heard about a unique opportunity through MIT for students ages 10-14 called STEM Explorers! This virtual program is led by MIT researchers and alumni and allows students to explore topics such as cryptography, astrophysics, neuroscience, AI, robotics, game theory, genetic engineering, and more. Click here to complete the application if you would like to learn more!

November Virtue

Our students will begin learning about their November virtue, courtesy, tomorrow with their faith buddies! Click here for some ideas on how you can reinforce this virtue at home as well.

Parish Highlight: SMMP’s Big Day of Service

November is a time when we give thanks and often look to give back to our communities. One way you can give back this month is through service! Consider participating in St. Margaret Mary Parish’s 8^th Annual Big Day of Service on Saturday, November 16^th! There are opportunities for all ages to serve at the parish and in the local community. Click here for a flyer with more information on how to sign up.

Board of Directors Update

The minutes from the September Board of Directors (School Board) were approved and have been posted in FACTS Family Portal (click Resource Documents on the left). If you have any questions about the Board, contact our Board President Steve Preze at schoolboardpresident@ascacademy.org.  

Saintly Acts

Congratulations to the following students who earned Saintly Acts this week: James B. (1^st grade), Noah D. (3^rd grade), Annet E. (3^rd grade), Izzy M. (3^rd grade), Jackson P. (2^nd grade), James B. (7^th grade), Lucas L. (8^th grade), Bianca B. (8^th grade), Kameron G. (7^th grade), Carson A. (Kdg), Mia C. (Kdg), Charlotte H. (3^rd grade), Noah H. (3^rd grade), Liam K. (3^rd grade), Rory M. (1^st grade), Gus N. (1^st grade), Michael P. (1^st grade), and Jacob S. (1^st grade). Keep being saintly!

Enjoy trick or treating and stay safe this evening!

Margie Marshall

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