Saints Speak – 9/26/2019 – Autumnfest, ASCA Style
Can you believe that we celebrated the first day of Fall on Monday of this week (or as it is ‘officially’ known, the Autumnal Equinox. Can I just proclaim that I LOVE FALL. I love when the day starts off cool and crisp with windows open (no air conditioner needed), just to give way to a beautiful perfect temperature afternoon, with hopefully some sun thrown in to warm us up.
I love bringing out the warm and cozy layering pieces, especially some of my favorite sweatshirts, and yes, flannel pajamas (my favorite weekend wear). I even bought a brand new t-shirt this year (in pumpkin spice, of course) with the saying ‘Fall is my Favorite Color’.
Speaking of colors, did you know that there is the something called the Fall Foliage Prediction Map that you can check out online by clicking here. You can find out when the fall colors will peak all over the United States, just by clicking on each successive weekend from September 7 through the end of November (there is also a lot of additional fun information about fall at this site). Very cool!
One of my favorite leaf related memories with my children was the time they (and all of their friends) brought all of the neighborhood leaves that had fallen from the trees over to our house. Talk about a huge pile of leaves. The kids played together for days (until it rained, and all of the wet leaves had to go away).
And for those of us who are coffee lovers, the date that the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) returns to Starbucks is eagerly awaited each year (if you didn’t know, they have been available since August 27). I hear that the new Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew is pretty good too!
Needless to say, the return of Fall brings back a lot of memories, and opportunities to make some new memories.
This Fall at All Saints, we have a brand new event with a very big title:
All Saints Autumnfest, An Oktoberfest Hosted By All Saints Catholic Academy
What is not to love? It has everything:
- great food and drink
- two bands with music and dancing
- and the opportunity to come together as an All Saints school community.
We talk about ‘community’ here a lot at All Saints; but what does that mean? So, I set out on a fact finding mission which led me to Google to ask the question,
“What does it mean to be part of a community?”
Per Google: A community is more than just a group of people living in a particular area. A community is a group of people we lean on when times are tough; our friends, family, and neighbors who are there for us when we need love, support, and encouragement.
I thought that this description was a wonderful way to think about our All Saints school family. We spend a considerable amount of time with your children each day throughout the school year. We come to know your child(ren) and your family; and, in turn, you get to know more about me, our faculty, and our staff.
You might recall that old children’s finger play that goes like this: Here is the church. Here is the steeple. Open the doors, and see all the people. A church without people is just a building. A school without students, parents, teachers, and staff is just a building.
We all create the life, the excitement, the community, and the joy here at All Saints,
both inside and outside of our school.
I can’t think of a better way to further our relationships and sense of community than to celebrate Fall and each other at the All Saints Autumnfest.
The All Saints Autumnfest will be held here on the ASCA grounds on Saturday, October 5 from 3 -9 pm.
To take a page from the long running MasterCard advertising campaign: Admission, dinner and a drink along with wall to wall entertainment will only set you back $30 per person. Time spent building community, and getting to know each other better – priceless.
Simply said – for this event to be successful – WE NEED YOU!
Thanks to those of you who have already sent in your ticket order form and commitment to attend this First Annual All Saints Autumnfest. I realize that many of you (myself included) have not yet turned in your form. This is the time to act, as the event could potentially be cancelled if there are not sufficient ticket sales.
So, please turn in your order form by the early bird deadline – this Friday, September 27 (of course, you can purchase tickets after the 27th, but why pay more?)
HOW TO ORDER TICKETS
Ticket order forms have been sent home with all Youngest and Only students. You can also click here for the order form. The deadline to turn in your form to take advantage of the $5 general admission price is Friday, September 27. The general admission price increases to $10 after tomorrow, Friday, September 27.
So, all you need to do to make sure that YOU ARE THERE, is to send in your ticket form and check made payable to ASCA in an envelope marked “Autumnfest” with your student by tomorrow, Friday, September 27. You can also pay by credit card by searching for “All Saints Autumnfest” on www.eventbrite.com; or by clicking here.
Please note the following IMPORTANT INFORMATION about purchasing your tickets via Eventbrite:
- Credit card transaction fees will apply when purchasing tickets this way.
- Please purchase your food tickets TOO! We want our caterer to be fully prepared with enough brats, burgers, and sides for everyone!
- Drink coupons can also be ordered via Eventbrite; but the purchase of both drinks and the Pretzel Food Truck at the event will be cash only.
Remember, that this is an adult only event. You must be 21 to enter. Questions? Contact Kati Coglianese at kati.coglianese@yahoo.com.
HOW TO LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT AUTUMNFEST (ALL ARE WELCOME)
Besides calling all of your friends to invite them, HELP US TO PUBLICIZE THE EVENT; and your student(s) will receive a Pick a Day Out of Uniform Pass!
All you have to do is:
• Share the following message (see sample message in red below, or craft your own similar message) on your social media.
AND
• Include the following link in your message - https://www.facebook.com/events/366516924294309
Sample Message
All Saints is sponsoring an Autumnfest for all of Naperville on October 5th from 3-9 pm! Come out to watch live music with the Breakfast Club, eat great German food and enjoy Marz brews. Tickets are available through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-saints-autumnfest-tickets-71662942791. Entrants must be 21 years of age or older. Prost, Naperville!
Don’t have or use Facebook? You can still participate by printing out the flyer, and posting it in the community where others may see it.
For your student to receive credit, complete the following steps:
- Take a screen shot/picture of the posted message/flyer.
- Email your photo to socialmedia@ascacademy.org with the following information in the subject line - "Social Media Post for Autumnfest – Your Child(ren)'s Name(s) and Homeroom(s)"
- Only one pass may be earned per student. Passes will be distributed to students on the following Fridays: September 20, September 27, and October 4 for all submissions received by 4 pm on the Thursday prior. Those received after the 4 pm Thursday deadline will be distributed the following week.
So, let’s make some new memories together by celebrating Fall at the All Saints Autumnfest; and grow and strengthen our sense of community with one another.
After School Safety
It is so nice to have these beautiful Fall days when school lets out to chat with friends, and give the kids an opportunity to connect with friends after a long day at school.
On these afternoons at Door 1, I have to request that students stay near and supervised by their parent(s), as some of our students have experienced injuries while playing unattended by an adult. Students should not be in the mulch, near the recess pad, or near the North Central College parking area.
ASCA NOW News
The first edition of this year’s ASCA NOW News, produced by our Junior High students is now available for viewing. Click here for the September 25, 2019 news.
Fall Picture Day – Tuesday, October 1
Fall Picture Day will take place this coming Tuesday, October 1, and all students will be photographed. Elan Photography, ASCA's official school photographer, will make optional picture packages available for purchase. We will share that link with you once it is available. K-8 students are in uniform this day.
Last Day for Summer Uniforms – Monday, September 30
The last day to wear your summer uniform shorts and gym shoes in 2019 will be this coming Monday, September 30. Uniform shorts and gym shoes can again be worn in May, 2020.
Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat - Friday, October 4
In support of the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) of the Diocese of Joliet, All Saints will once again be participating in the Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat campaign on Friday, October 4. The CEF is instrumental in raising funds that assist families in affording a Catholic school education in the Diocese. They have been very generous to All Saints, awarding over $30,000 in awards for the 2019-2020 school year to ASCA families.
On Friday, October 4, students will have the opportunity to be out of uniform in support of the CEF. It will cost $1 to wear an out of uniform top; and $1 to wear an out of uniform bottom. If a student wishes to be totally out of uniform on the 4th, it will cost $2. There will be NO SPIRIT WEAR FRIDAY on Friday, October 4. All students who are not participating in this event are expected to be in uniform.
Please bring your money on the 4th. All monies collected will be sent to the Catholic Education Foundation. Know that these resources are put to good use both here at All Saints and throughout the diocese. You are most welcome to donate more than $2 to this worthy cause. Each contribution will be greatly appreciated.
ASCA Family Photo Day – Saturday, October 5
Please plan to join us for this popular event. Elan Photography, All Saints' official school photography provider, will be doing family portraits outdoors in a beautiful park setting on Saturday, October 5. There are only a limited amount of appointments available, so please contact the Welcome Desk at (630) 961-6125 to schedule your appointment today.
Appointments begin at 9 am through 12:40 pm (every 20 minutes). Elan's sitting fee of $30 will be donated directly back to ASCA. Elan will also donate 10% of all portrait orders back to ASCA. Be sure to sign up quickly. Spots go fast. Anyone is welcome to take advantage of this offer - alumni, neighbors, friends and family.
Check out the sample photos at the Welcome Desk. You might recognize someone that you know! Questions? Contact Elan at (630) 960-1400; or nab@elanphotography.com.
ASCA All School Panoramic Photo
To order your copy of this year's All Saints All School Panoramic Photo, simply click here for the order form. Order deadline is Tuesday, October 15.
All Saints Parents Association (ASPA)
Saints in Service - ASPA’s Community Outreach
Book Drive September 23-27
Our Bernie’e Book Bank collection continues through tomorrow, Friday, September 27. We are astounded by the number of books that we have collected so far - 1,000; THANK YOU. If you are still looking for a little extra room on your shelves at home, please consider donating a book or two. We have collection bins at Door 1, Door 5, and Door 7 for your donation.
All of the donated books will go to Bernie’s Book Bank. This Chicago area organization is committed to providing books to at-risk children. They are looking for gently used books for ages preschool - 8th grade. No text books, please. Thank you for donating your books to this wonderful organization!
Other Upcoming Events (please mark your calendars):
- November 4-6: Post Halloween Candy Collection for Operation Support Our Troops
- 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!
Eucharistic Adoration – Wednesday, October 2
We are so excited to share the great news! Our All Saints school community will celebrate Eucharistic Adoration immediately following our school Mass, the first Wednesday of each month when school is in session. In October, this date is this coming Wednesday, October 2. We will process to the Chapel following mass. Adoration in the Chapel will continue until 3 pm.
All ASCA families, students, and staff are welcome to join us. For parents and families, a sign-up sheet will be located at the Welcome Desk. We would appreciate people signing up to be certain that we have the entire day covered. Times will be one hour slots from 9-3. Even if you can only spend a short time with our Lord, please come. Please enter through Door #1 and get a badge prior to Adoration. Thank you, and God bless. If you have any questions, please contact Christi Kluzak at dkluzak@comcast.net.
Fall Book Fair
The Fall Book Fair continues today, Thursday, September 26 until 5 pm (please stop by); and LAST CALL on Friday from 8 – 10 am. It has been so nice to see so many of you supporting this event. Growing a love of reading in our children is so very important. Book Fair sales support new additions to our fabulous ASCA library. We are so close to our goal of $9,100! As of this afternoon, we are only $500 short of our goal. If we are successful, the entire school will enjoy an Out of Uniform opportunity. Please help us to reach our goal if you are able.
So, please stop by to take a look. Think upcoming gifts for your child(ren) and others. Think ‘what can the kids do while we are traveling over the Columbus Day holiday weekend’. Think ‘we need a new bedtime book to enjoy’. It is always a good day to enjoy a new book.
Grandparents Day
We are pleased to announce that Grandparents Day will once again be held just prior to Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 26; and we look forward to welcoming all Grandparents and Special Guests into our school community. Invitations are currently in the works but we need your help. If you are new to ASCA or if your grandparent or special guest has moved within the past year, PLEASE take a minute to click here to complete the attached address form, or send an email to ascagrandparents@gmail.com and provide us with their name, complete mailing address and their respective students' names and grades. Forms have also gone home in hard copy to all youngest and only students. Completed forms may be returned to the office or front desk by the form deadline of Wednesday, October 8.
Also, we are in need of a volunteer to help compile a photo montage that will play on a loop during the event. Photos will be provided and this can be done from home at your convenience. We do ask that the montage be produced on a PC for compatibility purposes.
Lastly, this event is exclusively for grandparents or VIP’s in our children’s lives however, we encourage any parents that wish to be part of the day to volunteer in one of the many capacities available. Volunteer sign up will take place in early November and as always all volunteers must have completed the PGC and background check.
Questions or want to volunteer? Please contact ascagrandparents@gmail.com.
Have any questions on how to get involved at ASCA?
Contact the ASPA Executive Board at aspa@ascacademy.org.
Fundraising Corner
Scrip (counts toward FFO)
Heading out of town for Columbus Day break? Pay for rental cars, flights, airbnb, hotels (including Disney) with Scrip Gift cards. Fund your getaway and your fundraising at the same time. In the last week, another family met their FFO - you could be next!!!
Want to join the fundraising fun? Simply click here to enroll. Please contact the scrip team for our school's enrollment code. Need more information? Contact scrip@ascacademy.org. Scrip coordinators are Betsy Nyman and Mike Devine. They would be thrilled to help you get started!
Bake Sale for Class of 2020 Legacy Gift (does not count toward FFO)
Visit our bake sale after school TODAY, at both Door 1 and Door 7. Everything is $1. Enjoy a sweet treat, and support the ASCA Class of 2020 and their Legacy Gift. Thank you from the Class of 2020.
Shopping Event at J Crew (Oakbrook) (does not count toward FFO)
Thank you to those of you who picked up a few new cute outfits last weekend!
No Cookin’ in the Kitchen – MOD Pizza (does not count toward FFO)
We have not yet scheduled our next No Cookin’ night. Thank you to everyone for supporting the MOD Pizza fundraiser. It was fabulous to see so many school families at MOD yesterday. If you have any suggestions for future No Cookin’ nights, please send them to kkokkinos@ascacademy.org.
Savers Donation Drive for Class of 2020 Legacy Gift (does not count toward FFO)
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the Savers Donation Drive! The Class of 2020 thanks you for your help!
Boosterthon 2019 - Run With The Saints IS COMING!!
PARENTS! All Saints Catholic Academy is hosting a fundraiser, and our goal is to raise $20,000 for the Restoration of the Concrete Recess Pad to Ensure the Safety of the Students!
In just a few weeks from now, family and friends will support our school by giving pledges toward the number of laps your student will run on the day of the Fun Run. We’ve asked the fundraising experts at Booster to power our program, making our fundraising simpler, more profitable, and more fun.
Click the following link to learn more about our upcoming program! https://vimeo.com/177157581
Help us reach our goal this year by connecting with sponsors!
Important Dates
- Pledging Opens - Tuesday, October 8 (10/8) Log on to FUNRUN.COM
- Pep Rally - Tuesday, October 15 (10/15)
- Fun Run Event Day - Thursday, October 24 (10/24) - SAVE THE DATE! You’re Invited!
We’ll be sharing more information over the next few weeks. Thanks so much!
News from All Saints Athletic Association
Congratulations to this week’s Yogurt Beach Athlete of the Week . . . Tyler Wojtowicz. At last weekend’s cross country meet, Tyler, a 5th grader, took 1st Place in the 6th grade race. Way to go Tyler, what a way to step up to the challenge!
Volleyball News
We had several teams competing at local tournaments over the weekend. Congratulations to our Boys 7A volleyball team for taking 1st place; and to the Boys 8A1 team for taking 2nd place at the Glenbard West Hilltopper Tournament! The Girls 5A and 6A teams represented All Saints at the St. Francis Spartan Invite. Girls 5A secured a 2nd place finish in their division. Congratulations to all teams representing ASCA, we couldn’t be more proud of your great display of skill and sportsmanship!
In regular season games, our teams continue to dominate the courts! Celebrating wins this past weekend were: Boys 7A, 8A1 and 8A2; Girls 7A and 7B.
Be sure to watch for the “Weekend Sports Report” to see who’s playing on our home court each weekend. Want to follow the team standings and future games? Schedules can be found at the DuPage Parochial League website http://www.dplvba.org.
Cross Country in the News
Saturday (9/21) was a great day of racing at Marmion Academy for the Saints who persevered through rain and a challenging course to record some of their best times of the season. A special call out to these athletes who placed in their races: Tyler Wojtowicz and Kacey Glynn both ran the 6th grade race and finished 1st and 2nd respectively!! The other 5th graders; Josie Cadden finished 4th, Ailish McKinzie finished 29th. The 6th graders with placing finishes included: Gianna Cunningham in 6th, Kailey DelaCruz in 19th, and Luke Donovan in 25th. The 7th graders with placing finishes included: Emily Coleman in 3rd, Diya Khatau in 19th, Dylan Kokkinos in 20th, Isabella Wojtowicz in 25th, Julia Johanneson in 32nd, Sarah Meyers in 35th, Sebastian Knox in 3rd, Payton Knox in 14th, Declan Cadden in 15th, Quinn Knox in 20th, and Keegan Glynn in 28th. For the 8th graders, Brendan Fenlon finished in 9th place.
The Saints last regular season meet is this Saturday (9/28) at Lombard Commons with the first race starting at 9AM. For directions and course information visit http://www.s-p-l.org/xcschedule_2019.html. Don't forget to order your SPL Cross Country Championship Spirit wear before September 29! https://splcrosscountrychampionship.itemorder.com/sale
IMPORTANT & UPCOMING NEWS!
FALL SPORTS PICTURES will be taken on Tuesday, October 1st. This year pictures will be taken by Elan Photography, our current school photographer, so that we are able to secure the same high quality team pictures throughout the yearbook. Team and individual photos will be available for order. Order forms will be distributed by your team coach. Pictures will be taken during school hours in conjunction with school picture day. More information will be emailed to athlete parents
RETIRED Uniform Sale currently being held during all home games. Whether you want to showcase your jr high basketball jersey or just want a practice jersey, come find your favorite number. Uniforms are $5 per piece, be sure to come take a look!
SHOUT-OUTS now available! Does your athlete have a birthday to celebrate? Do you want to recognize your son/daughter’s team or your son/daughter for their academic/athletic performance? SHOUT-OUTS are now available for $25 through the Athletic Association. Shout-outs will be placed on the digital scorekeeper’s table at all HOME games for one weekend. Be sure to purchase a shout-out to recognize your child’s special moment! Contact Keith Glab at kglab@ascacademy.org.
DON’T FORGET you can display your Saints Pride by purchasing one of our sports decals. Decals are available at all HOME games, get yours today!
WANTED: ASAA is looking for a parent(s) to produce a slideshow of our athletes for the Fall Sports Banquet. If interested, please contact our volleyball coordinator Kathy Kokkinos (flyinchippy@yahoo.com) or Erika Baka (jnebaka@gmail.com)
Upcoming Dates
- September 28 Cross Country @ Lombard Commons
- October 1 Fall Sport Team and Individual Pictures
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October 11 BLUE OUT
- October 18 Volleyball Playoffs Begin
- October 30 Fall Sports Banquet
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.
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