Saints Speak – 11/6/2019 – Fall Conference Celebration

Tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, our staff will be celebrating fall conferences with the parents of our students.   We are all invested in the success of our students; and each one of ‘our children’ have an abundance of gifts to acknowledge and share.

Let us all look forward to discussing one of our mutual favorite subjects – our students!

• Preschool through Grade 5 conferences were scheduled online.  Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about the time you selected, if you need to make a change, or if you still would like to schedule a conference. 

• Junior high (grade 6 – 8) and specials teachers (gym, art and music) will have tables in the gym.   No appointments are necessary to speak with the junior high/specials teachers. 

How does this work? Families can choose which junior high/specials teachers they wish to meet with, and head to their designated areas of the school gym. Conferences will be 5 minutes in length; and will be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. This will give parents the opportunity to meet with each teacher their child has if they so choose, or just a few based on their child’s classroom performance. 

Important Information for all families:

1. If you find that you require more time to complete your conference, we ask that you schedule an additional conference at a later time out of respect to the other parents who are waiting.

2. There will be no conferences during the 5 – 6 pm dinner break. 

3. Childcare will be provided in Café 1 during your conference time by Student Voices. 

2019 Giving Tree

Did you know that every year our ASCA teachers and staff members spend at least $500 of their own money on classroom and office supplies for our children? This year, we would like to help alleviate some of these costs via a Giving Tree. ASPA has asked every teacher and staff member to submit three wish list items. Please look for the Giving Tree at the Welcome Desk during Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 7th.

How does it work?

• Simply take a wish list item leaf (or two) from the Giving Tree.

• Purchase the items.

• Have your child/children bring everything to school the following week. In the case of larger items, please contact the teacher or staff member

Our goal is to have every leaf gone by the last conference on Thursday, November 7th.  

Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness. We couldn’t do this without your help! Any questions? Email Kristy Wagester at k_reith@yahoo.com.

ASPA Hospitality

Lost and Found Table

Please take a look at our Lost and Found tables located near the Welcome Desk at Door 1.  You just might be surprised what you find.  Additionally, there are some donated uniforms that are ‘free for the taking’. 

Boosterthon Thank You

Boosterthon pledging is officially closed. We ended with a profit of $18,577. We came so close to our goal, almost 93% of the way there; and are so grateful for the participation of so many families. Similar to last year, 81% of students registered, with 74% receiving pledges.   

A huge thank you to all the participants, donors, and volunteers. We couldn’t do this without your support!

ASCA NOW News

This week’s edition of the ASCA NOW News, produced by our Junior High students is now available for viewing.  Click here for the November 6, 2019 news. 

All Saints Parents Association (ASPA)

Celebrate Your Heritage/Celebra tu Herencia

We are in the process of planning our celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which will take place at our school mass on Wednesday, December 11.  A meeting will take place on Monday, November 11 at 5:30 pm.  If you are interested in attending the meeting, helping, or finding out more, please contact Patty Bajek at pbajek@ascacademy.org. 

Next ASPA Meeting – Tuesday, November 12

The next meeting of the All Saints Parents Association will be on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 pm in Café 1.  Please plan to join us to catch up on the many happenings at All Saints.  All Are Welcome!

Cyber Safety/Active Shooter Drill Event REMINDER-Tuesday, November 19 – 6 – 8:30 PM

Sergeant Tim Erdman will be at All Saints Catholic Academy to speak to our ASCA parents on Tuesday, November 19th from 6:00 - 6:30 pm about our upcoming Active Shooter Drill at All Saints.  Sergeant Erdman’s presentation will take place just before Detective Wistocki’s presentation on Cyber Safety which will take place from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Grandparents Day – Tuesday, November 26

We welcome our grandparents and very important special guests to ASCA on Tuesday, November 26.  Our apologies for the wrong date that has gone out in some recent communications. 

Saints in Service - ASPA’s Community Outreach

Upcoming Events:

We have a number of collections coming up.  It you are able to support these efforts, we thank you in advance. 

• November 4-6: Post Halloween Candy Collection for Operation Support Our Troops.   Thank you for all your contributions.  If you still would like to contribute, you can bring your donation to conferences on Thursday.  Please look for the collection bins at Door 1 and Door 7.

• November 18-22: Shoe Drive for Cradles to Crayons
• November 18-22: Coat Drive for Button and Zipper
• December 2-20: School-wide Advent Collection for Hesed House
• January 20, 2020: MLK Day of Service - Many philanthropic opportunities will be made available on this day of service.  More information will follow!

Questions? Please email Anne Soto at anneponcesoto@gmail.com or Robin Beck at robindbeck24@gmail.com for more information. Thank you!

Fundraising Corner

Charleston Wrap Pick Up

There are still a few orders that remain.  Please contact fundraising@ascacademy.org to coordinate pick up.

 NEW!!! Optional Christmas Poinsettia Sale (counts toward FFO)

Order beautiful high-quality Poinsettias for the Christmas season through Sunday, November 17th.   The cost is $20 each and you will earn $10 towards your Family Fundraising Obligation. So you earn 50% FFO!  The poinsettias will be to ASCA delivered for pick up the week of December 3rd.

To order, click here. Questions? Contact fundraising@ascacademy.org.

Scrip (counts toward FFO)

As you take a leaf from the 2019 Giving Tree during parent-teacher conferences, remember Scrip. If the request is for a gift card, you can purchase E-gift cards through Scrip and email them to the teacher.  Check the "Make this a gift" option, which you will see at shopwithscrip.com (Note: This option is not available on the mobile site: myscripwallet).  There are lots of wonderful requests from Amazon, Office Supply Stores and other Scrip vendors. 

Important Scrip Dates Coming Up:

• Think about purchasing gift cards via Scrip for upcoming holiday gifts instead of purchasing them in the checkout line at the store. 

• ThanksScriping Day – Thursday, November 21 -  This huge event only happens 3 times a year.  Earn the biggest bonus rebates of the season on dozens of eGift cards and reloads for one day only. 

• Holiday Bonuses – November 30 – December 13 – Earn even more on holiday shopping with two weeks of bonuses on top brands. 

• Two Days of Gifting – December 5 and 6 – Stock up on physical gifts cards to use as gifts during two days of bonuses on physical cards only. 

Scrip is a great fundraiser to take advantage of, as orders are placed most EVERY WEEK!   Simply click here to enroll.  Please contact the scrip team for our school's enrollment code.  Need more information? Contact scrip@ascacademy.org.

No Cookin’ in the Kitchen Night (does not count toward FFO)

Move information to come – November’s No Cookin’ Night will be at Chipotle on Wednesday, November 20.

Go Saints!

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A Tremendous Thank You to the Cornerstone Sponsors of 

Coming Home, ASCA Dinner Dance Auction 2019 

For more information, please click on the Cornerstone Sponsor logos above. 

We encourage you to patronize these generous sponsors. 

Please share with them that you are an ASCA family, and thank them for their support of All Saints Catholic Academy.