Easter Joy !
The true joy of Easter reigns …………………….. My church bulletin had a comment; “On Easter morning when the disciples saw the evidence of the Resurrection, they did not at first grasp it. John reports that ‘they did not understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead’. We, on the other hand, have both scripture and church tradition to teach us.” On Good Friday this year as I heard the Passion, I was actually thinking that for all these years I focused on the pain and despair but I realize that Jesus was able to get through it because he knew it was a part of the journey, not the end. It was the disciples, Mary, and the followers that were not able to truly understand. We do have such a gift in that we have the scriptures and our church to give us the good news of the resurrection. That is our Easter Joy!
Parents of 5th and 6th Graders….
We are in need of parents to volunteer to help with the Fall Fun Fair. The Fall Fun Fair is the major source of funding for the trip that your children will take when they are 8th graders. This is a trip called Bueller Day, and it is one of their last celebrations of their community together before they graduate. This is a full day exploring Chicago sights which include seeing Blue Man Group, sharing meals and generally having a day to remember. To fund this trip, the seventh grade puts on a Fall Fun Fair in the 1st quarter of the school year. The Fun Fair is a highlight for the younger students of the school, and it does substantially fund the Bueller trip. That makes it a true “win win” event! We encourage the parents of both 5th and 6th graders to give leadership to the 2013 Fall Fun Fair. Having a succession of leadership would make this activity flow smoothly from one year to the next. We are hopeful to establish an ongoing team towards this goal! The chairperson for the 2013 Fun Fair is Laura Meagher. If you can help, please drop an email to Laura at laurameagher@hotmail.com. This will unite the volunteers and connect you to the leadership from the 2012 Fall Fun Fair so you may begin planning. Thanks in advance for your willingness to step forward to help.
Grandparents' Day
This year Grandparents Day will be held on Friday morning, May 3rd. The Grandparents flyer with details for this memorable event is being sent home with your oldest or only child today. Please print and complete the flyer, and return it to the Main Office by Monday, April 22nd. Additional flyers may be found on the school website.
Market Day
Order sheets are being sent home today for our April 17th sale. We encourage everyone to order and pay online with a credit card. The deadline for Internet orders is Saturday, April 13th by 11 pm.
Kindergarten Round Up
All Saints will be holding a Kindergarten Round Up for students new to ASCA on Thursday, April 11 from 9 – 10:30 am. If you know anyone who is interested in enrolling their child in kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year, please invite them to join us to find out more about the kindergarten experience at ASCA. Students need to have turned 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2013 to begin kindergarten this fall.
Pre Kindergarten Open House
All Saints will be holding an open house for our Pre Kindergarten program on Sunday, April 21 from 9 am until Noon at our St. Elizabeth Seton Satellite Campus, located at 2220 Lisson Road, Naperville, 60540. This program meets 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Openings are currently available for students who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2013.
Puberty Presentations for Father/Son and Mother/Daughter will be held
This Friday, April 5th from 6:30-8:30 pm
The SHPP Faith Formation Committee has invited Dr. Coleen Mast, a leader in the field of chastity education, to offer her popular “Puberty Presentations for Father/Son and Mother/Daughter” to our Fifth Grade class and their parents. The sessions will be held on Friday April 5th from 6:30-8:30 pm in McSherry Hall (Mother/Daughter), and in the Gym (Father/Son). The talks consist of two simultaneous two hour presentations in two different rooms; the girls led by Dr. Mast, and the boys led by a pro-life man. The presentations will include videos and discussions on how to mature spiritually and emotionally while these physical changes are taking place. The presentation will include some theology and biology of the body, with practical advice for puberty and virtue challenges. The boys’ program is entitled “Strong, Smart and Pure.”; while the girls’ program is called “Truth, Beauty, & Life.” While this is a 5th grade specific program, Dr. Renehan is recommending that 4th grade parents attend but without their children. Participation in these sessions is optional and at no additional cost. No food will be offered during these sessions. For more information about Dr. Mast, please visit www.sexrespect.com. Please RSVP by today, Wednesday, April 3 to ascapubertytalk2013@yahoo.com.
Junior High Academy Musical – Flapper - Program Ads
Ads are being accepted for the program for the ASCA Junior High Academy 5th annual musical, Flapper, which will be presented at All Saints on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. If you would like to congratulate or send a good luck message to a student or the cast, please complete and return the Program Ad Form that is being sent home with oldest and only students today (also available at the school website). The deadline to return your ad form and payment is Thursday, April 11.
Do you have a business that might benefit from advertising in our Theater Program? Take advantage of this opportunity to advertise your business or service in our professionally designed program. Four hundred programs will be distributed and will be a souvenir keeper for many, so the value of your advertising will increase with the number of views. Stay tuned for ticket ordering information.
Spring Portrait Packages
Spring Portrait packages are being sent home today with all students who were photographed. Purchasing these photos is completely optional. Instructions are provided in the portrait package on how to purchase portraits. Portraits may be purchased by the sheet. Please return your payment envelope and any portraits not purchased to the school by Friday, April 12. There will be no retakes.
ASCA Feed My Starving Children Packing Session, Saturday, April 27
Share some quality time with your family while making a difference in a child’s life. To register your family for this 11:30 am -1:30 pm session, follow the instructions below:
Visit www.fmsc.org/volunteer. In the upper right-hand corner select Volunteer Registration. Select Permanent Sites – Register Online. Select JOIN an existing Group or Family. Enter Join Code 257187 and click Search. Click Confirm. Log in or Create a New Account. Once you have entered your information, you can click Add Member Names to add your children.
Feed My Starving Children packaging sessions are held at 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, IL 60504. Children in grades 3 and up are welcome to participate. Please contact Michele Klein at mklein511@comcast.net with any questions.
Save the Date: Parenting Kids in Today’s Techie World
Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Nancy Kratz, Ph.D. from Samaritan Interfaith will present ways on how we, as parents, deal with our “wired children” in this new digital age. She’ll touch upon what parents really want to know about video gaming along with the effect of technology on your relationships and ourselves. She’ll also discuss how we can be good digital citizens regarding privacy and safety and she’ll help us to make a parent-child technology contract. Lastly, Dr. Kratz will talk about how we balance technology in our lives. All parents are welcome to join Dr. Kratz in McSherry Hall on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
No Cookin’ In the Kitchen - Culver's
April’s No Cookin’ in the Kitchen fundraiser to benefit the Class of 2014 will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Culver’s located at 509 S. Route 59, Aurora. If you have any questions, please contact Alison Pechnik at asabug78@aol.com or Andrea Howard at nucvet@sbcglobal.net. Forms will be sent home next week.
ASCA Website Update
The ASCA website contains a wealth of information about school news, upcoming events and school forms. The best way to find what you are looking for is to use the website’s search engine, which can be found in the upper right hand corner. Simply type in what you are looking for, and click on the magnifying glass (or press enter). The link(s) that come up as a result of your search will most likely contain the information that you are searching for, so click on the link(s) to take a look.
Please note that links that will take you to other websites will always be found in the color blue. If you are looking for a form, the link that will take you to the desired form will always be found in the color red. We hope that this information helps you in your searches.
Community Outreach – Upcoming Events In Our Community:
Hopping for Hope – Saturday, April 13th
Calling all moms....are you looking for something to do the night of the Daddy-Daughter Dance (4/13) with your son? Airtastic in Aurora is hosting a fundraiser night "Hopping for Hope" to support the 2013 Naperville Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk. The event is from 6-9 pm. There is a $15 donation for one jumper, $25 donation for a family of jumpers. Parents are FREE! There will be a kids raffle: $5 for 6 tickets or $1 each, but the first ticket is FREE. Drinks and light snacks will be available. To register, go to http://13NapervilleWalk.kintera.org/airtasticapril13. Please contact Ann Zediker at jazediker@comcast.net with any questions.
360 Youth Services Spring Ahead – Sunday, April 14
360 Youth Services has served the western suburbs for 42 years, and provides life-changing services to youth through prevention education, counseling and shelter. 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run registration now open. $30 for 5K, $35 for 10K, $15 for Kids Fun Run. To register, please go to www.360springahead.com.
ASCA Basketball Banquet
This season’s basketball banquet will be held at ASCA on Friday, April 19, 2013, beginning at 6:00 pm. Registration deadline is this Friday, April 5, 2013.
Head coaches and players are free. However, we ask that you please send the completed registration form back to the school office so we can accurately count the number of attendees. Please note, due to the large number of basketball teams, we must limit attendance to players, coaches and parents. Siblings who did not play basketball cannot be accommodated. Uniforms should be returned at the banquet. Uniforms need to be thoroughly washed and dried before they are returned. If you do not plan on attending the banquet, your uniform can be returned to the school office after April 19.
Vacation Bible School at Holy Spirit
It’s that time again……to register for Vacation Bible School! Vacation Bible School will take place June 17-21, 2013 at Graham Elementary School from 9:00 am - Noon each day. Children will learn about standing strong for God through drama, song, craft, snack time, and games. Registration is available online this year, but don’t delay—all registrations are due no later than April 30, 2013. Please visit www.hscc.us/RE/VBS to register. Cost is $42.00 per child. We are also seeking adult volunteers who can lead the children through the stations. All adults must complete a Protecting God’s Children session before May 31, 2013 to volunteer. Please see the website to volunteer, or email Jo Anne Bratkovich, VBS Coordinator, at jbratkovich@jths.org.
A Summer Program You May Wish to Investigate
Parents! Did you know that your student may lose up to 1/3 yr grade level over the summer? Help your child succeed with fun summer instruction!
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Sign up Now for Summer Tutoring and Workshops at West Suburban Educational Associates (WSEA)!
6 Week Semi-Private Individualized Programs for Gr. K-12
June 11 - July 18 - T,W,Th
a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner
p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church - 111th and Book Rd.
K-12 Private tutoring available on a flexible schedule all summer
New! Half Day Camps! One week!
Reading, Writing, and Math activities around a theme.
Pirates and Princesses - Gr. 2
Weird School Camp - Gr. 3
Chocolate Camp - Gr. 4
Mysteries Camp - Gr. 5
Or choose a one-week August workshop!
Cool Writing Gr. 3-5
Study Skills Workshop Gr. 4-5
Math Facts Blitz Gr. 3-5
Fraction Action Gr. 5
Phonics is Phun - Gr. 2-4
Strategic Study Skills - Gr. 6-12
Speed Reading and Comprehension Gr. 6-12
Summer Activities Open House! Learn about WSEA’s summer programs.
Thursday, April 25 3:30-6:30 pm, At Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Rd, Rm 224
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Contact West Suburban Educational Associates at (630) 922-8100, or
www.wseatutoring.com.