Saints Speak – 5/14/2020 – Thankfulness

From Mrs. Santos

I would like to extend a thank you to our All Saints Parent Association (ASPA), and to all of you - our school parents and students -  who made us feel so special and loved during Teacher Appreciation Week.  I have to say that the daily videos that we received were hilarious!  What a great way to start our days.  I can’t even begin to share all of the thoughtful and generous ways in which you celebrated our faculty members – the cards, the emails, the car parades……….  We wish that we could give each one of you the biggest hug and thank you. 

We are truly blessed to be able to do what we love each and every day – teaching our students/your children.  It has been difficult to be physically separated from each other; however, your actions truly helped to bring us closer together, and touched our hearts in such a tender way. 

Over these nine weeks, I have received many words of encouragement, interesting observations, and affirmation of our actions from our All Saints school community and staff.  I have been keeping track of them, and would like to share some of them with you:

• When we return to school, we will appreciate normal!  It has strengthened us working together in alternate ways, and finding solutions that we would not have considered before.

• We now better understand how technology can be used to effectively enhance teaching and learning. 

• I have a stronger understanding as to how much a vital support system we are for many of our students.

• We will value the importance and power of our daily interactions once we return to school.

• The necessity to transition classroom learning to online learning has brought our community and teachers closer together.  Our teachers and administration had gone above and beyond what was expected of them, and showcased their commitment to teaching. It has shown a new light on our faculty, and our parents truly appreciate this dedication to our students and Catholic education.

• These challenging times have ‘pushed’ some of our teachers who were a little resistant to online learning to rise to the occasion.

• While we were already a close community, these times have helped us to better value our relationships, not taking for granted the connections and care that we have for each other, administration, faculty, staff, students and parents.

• This crisis has heightened our sense of togetherness, and gratitude for that.  We appreciate the professionalism that the ASCA staff has displayed throughout this distance learning, especially their personal care for students and families. 

• This has and will continue to make us stronger because we are people of hope.  We know that we will get through anything when we work together.

• I think that the parents and students miss the school so much.  They miss being in the school building.  They are missing their teachers.  They miss the routine of pick up and drop off.  I believe that everyone will be so happy when we return to school. 

• When this is all over, we will have a sense of accomplishment knowing that we did our best during this uncharted time.

There is nothing that we want more than to return to school this coming fall.  I am certain that you would all agree.  It is the goal that I, your new principal Mrs. Marshall, our administrative staff, and our school board have all been working toward.  We are looking at every aspect of our school day and interactions with each other, with a keen and laser focused eye on safety, as well as school policy, protocols and procedures.    As always, I am grateful for your positive support, faith in our leadership, and belief in All Saints Catholic Academy, and what this school offers to your child(ren) and family.

Coming Attractions

Information will soon be coming your way on:

• Uniform ordering for the 2020-2021 school year
• Spring Book Fair
• Summer Reading Lists. 

Important Information on ASCA Technology Summer Turn In

Week of May 26, 2020

During this week, you need to turn in your Chromebook/iPad and charger if:

 you are in 8th grade. Eighth graders will also turn in their bags.

 you are in Grade 5-7 and you are not on our leasing program. Hold onto the bag at this time. Keep the name card in the window.

 you will not be returning to ASCA next fall. Turn in the bag as well.

 you are in Kdg to Grade 4 and you have an ASCA device at home. Third and 4th graders with a device will need to turn in the bag as well.

Students in Grades 5-7 who are on our leasing program will hold onto your Chromebooks at this time. We will collect them back during the summer to prep them for the 20-21 school year. Keep all labels attached on the Chromebook, the charger and the name card on the bag. For summer storage be sure you have signed off and used the shut down on the device.

If you have a BumpArmor bag that has an issue with the zipper, we will need you to turn in that bag during the last week of May. Please include a note indicating what the problem is. Also, do not remove the name card in the window. We need to know to whom the bag belongs. These bags lose their warranty this summer. Free replacements will not be able to be made on these bags next school year.

The chargers will need to have the wires wrapped loosely and secured on each side. One side should have a Velcro wrap already on the wire. A twist tie or rubber band can be used for the other side. Do not wrap the wires around the brick. I have included a photo. Your charger will also have a label attached with your name and the number of your Chromebook.

For those of you keeping your devices home for the time being, please remember that they are only to be used for school assignments. As usual, GSuite accounts will be suspended for the summer so your logins will not work. Keep your devices in a safe place until they are called for. If at any time it is determined that you will not be returning to ASCA in the fall, please contact the office to make arrangements to return the device, charger and bag to avoid being billed for them.

Pick Up/Drop Off Reminders

Please note the following important information about pick up/drop off:

• Because of limited staffing on Friday May 22, we will be unable to facilitate drop off/pick up of your Grade 1-8 student’s belongings, books, technology.   You are welcome to come on your scheduled Grade 1-8 student’s pick up/drop off day (May 26-29) to pick up your preschool student’s belongings. 

• All ASCA staff will be wearing gloves and masks during these pick up/drop off days.   All parents entering the school will be expected to wear a mask, so please come prepared.  We will only be letting a limited number of parents into the school at a time to adhere to mandated gathering guidelines, and to maintain appropriate social distancing, so please bring your patience, and be prepared to potentially have to wait. 

Preschool

Preschool pick up will take place curbside at Door 5 (our normal AM drop off door) on Friday, May 22.   

• 8:30 – 9:30 AM:  Preschool 3’s
• 9:30 – 10:30 AM:  PK-A (Baker)
• 10:30 – 11:30 AM:  PK-B (Musto)

Kindergarten

Kindergarten pick up/drop off will take place curbside at Door 1 (ASCA Main Entrance – Welcome Desk Door) from 9 – 11 AM on Friday, May 22 for KA and KB.    

Grade 1 – Grade 7

Pick up/Drop off will take place according to student last name.  Parent(s) should park at Door 1; and parent(s) only will allowed into the building to drop off student’s books and technology, and pick up student’s belonging. 

We ask that you please adhere to the following schedule so that we can regulate the number of people in the building, and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Grade 8

Grade 8 pickup/drop off will take place on Friday, May 29.  Communication about this day has been sent via SchoolSpeak to all 8th grade school families. 

Class of 2020 Graduate Portrait Parade

This week, we installed signs congratulating each member of the ASCA Class of 2020.  The sign display is quite impressive, with graduation photos of each of our 60 students majestically lining our school property along Aurora Avenue.  If you are passing by the school, please be sure to take a look.  

School Supply Ordering for 2020-2021

Online ordering for school supply kits is NOW OPEN, and will be ongoing through Sunday, June 14 (just a few more weeks!).  Complete your order on line at www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks, and use the school's account number which is ALL233. 

While late orders may be placed after the June 14 deadline, please note that prices will be higher for late orders, and the products are not guaranteed to be brand name products.  Please retain a copy of the order confirmation email for your records.

Please click here for ordering information and pricing. Please note that Educational Products Inc. (our school supply kit provider) uses descriptions that match their inventory. You certainly have the option to purchase similar supplies elsewhere.  Please click here if you wish to view the 2020-2021 school supply lists.  If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Kokkinos at kkokkinos@ascacademy.org.

Celebrate Family Portrait Week This Week

We have been celebrating Family Portrait Week from May 10 through 16.  Share a photo of your family – parents and children (include all siblings, even non-ASCA students).     

Planning ahead?  Next week is Sports Team Week, beginning May 17 through 23.   Show your love for your favorite sports team.  Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Hawks, or Bears?  Maybe it is your favorite college or university.  It could even be the t-ball team that you played on last summer.  Send us your pic of video, and share the love. 

Send your pictures or videos to socialmedia@ascacademy.org and ascanews@ascacademy.org.    And, don’t forget Spirit Wear Friday, every Friday!   

ASCA NOW News

Click here for the May 11, 2020 Edition of the ASCA NOW News.  

Scrip (counts toward FFO)

With the school closed, we will not be processing any physical Scrip Gift Card orders until the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year.  Please note you can still earn fundraising credit for the 2020-2021 school year with Ecards and Reloads, which are still available. 

All of our school families have a Family Fundraising Commitment of $250 (per family) for preschool only families; and $500 (per family) for K - 8 families.  If you are interested in getting started earning toward your 2020-2021 FFO with Scrip now and over the summer months, sign up now, and you will have until the end of February 2021 to earn toward next school year’s FFO (AND potentially earn some tuition credit).   Now is the time to enroll!!!!   Click here to enroll.  Please contact the Scrip coordinators for the school’s enrollment code. Need more information or have questions??? Contact scrip@ascacademy.org.

Please note that remaining balances on your 2019-2020 FFO (Family Fundraising Obligation) are scheduled to be paid via your FACTS account on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Face Masks

Our Art Teacher, Mrs. Paula Breunig, has been making hats and masks for Central DuPage Hospital, as well as people in the community where she lives.  If you are looking for masks for your family or others, please contact Mrs. Breunig at pbreunig@ascacademy.org.  The cost is $10 per mask.  There are kid and adult sizes.  The masks have three layers with a filter pocket (filter not included), and have fabric ear loops.

Free Cloth Mask Giveaway THIS WEEKEND

The Huntington Learning Center in Naperville and Character Counts! Coalition of Oswego and Montgomery are partnering to give away 150 cloth face masks this Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Huntington Learning Center in Naperville, located at 924 W. 75th Street.  Masks are being given away on a first come first served basis until the masks run out.  The masks are being provided by Dance Wisconsin, a non-profit dance studio.  Donations are being accepted to support its efforts in addition to supporting the local Loaves and Fishes food bank.  Please pull up curbside and volunteers will provide you the masks in a sealed Ziploc bag for your safety!  

Savers Donation Drive

The ASCA incoming 8th Grade Class of 2021 will be hosting a SAVERS DONATION DRIVE in the FALL.  Please save your old ‘stuff’.  Further details will be coming in the fall about collection information and dates.

  News from All Saints Athletic Association

Registration for ALL 2020-21 Sports Seasons  is open for ALL current 4th - 7th grade students through June 1st .  When registering, please indicate the grade level for next fall.

Volleyball registration is extended through June 1^st due to COVID-19 restrictions. Evaluation dates/times have yet to be determined and will be communicated once registration closes and the current quarantine expires. Participants must be registered in order to participate in evaluations.

Participant registration can be completed by going to our website at https://allsaintsathletics.sportngin.com

Registration for parent coaches is also open at this time. Please indicate your interest in coaching any or all sports by completing the registration.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Keith Glab, Athletic Director (kglab@ascacademy.org), Kathy Kokkinos, Volleyball Coordinator (flyinchippy@yahoo.com), Christopher Johnneson, XC Coordinator (christopherjohanneson@gmail.com), or Erika Baka (jnebaka@gmail.com)

LET’S GO SAINTS!!  We've got this!

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A Tremendous Thank You to the Cornerstone and Patron Sponsors of 

The Crystal Gala, ASCA Dinner Dance Auction 2020 

Thank You to our Cornerstone Sponsors

Thank You to our Patron Sponsors