Sochi!
The
Olympics are in full force and so are we. Our World Culture Study this year is
of Russia. The students are looking at the Russian culture to discover how it
is different and how it is the same to grow up in Russia vs. the Naperville
area. It was beautiful that the opening ceremony festivities took the form of a
Russian child’s dream. The future of the
world is honestly a reflection of what the children can dream of. For you and me,
it is important that the dream be grounded in the love of Jesus.
Diocesan Parent Survey
This past
week, the students and staff of ASCA completed a survey for the Diocese of
Joliet school accreditation process that I have previously spoken of. Please go to the link below and complete the
parent survey. We ask that you complete the survey by March 1st. The Diocesan Parent letter outlining the improvement process is
included with this newsletter.
Fr Belmonte’s
note:
Parents,
In
an effort to improve our school system practices, the Diocese of Joliet
Catholic Schools Office is conducting a Parent Survey. We value your opinion
and ask that you take the time to complete this survey.
In order
to complete the survey, please go to: Parent Survey, or http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/section/response/begin?surveyConfigId=198309
Please be
assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest
opinion is appreciated. Thank you for
your time and attention to this matter.
Fr. John
Belmonte, S.J., Ph.D.
Tuition Credit Raffle
Please
read the flyer coming home with all oldest and only students today regarding
our Tuition Credit Raffle. These raffle
tickets will NOT be sold the
night of the auction, so buy your ticket today. Also, we would like to send a huge
thank you to our 2014 Tuition Credit Raffle sponsor, Mrs. Patty Graham. Mrs.
Graham’s support of Catholic Education and ASCA is truly amazing.
Market Day
Our
next Market Day will be held Wednesday, February 19th with product
pick-up from 2:30 - 3:30 pm in the gym (enter through Door 9). As a reminder, at least 10% of your
pre-tax order will be credited to your 2013-2014 fundraising commitment.
This is the last Market Day of this school year for fundraising
credit; starting in March, proceeds will be credited to the 2014-20015
school year.
You are encouraged to place your order at www.marketday.com and pay by credit
card. The deadline for internet orders is this Saturday, February 15th,
at 11:00 pm. All Saints Catholic Academy's school code is 27119.
Volunteers
are needed to help sort and stack the food. Please contact Tracy Coleman
at tracytroy@aol.com if you are able to help.
2014-2015
Re-enrollment Packets
Packets
were sent out to all returning current families a couple of weeks ago, and are
now past due. If you have not yet returned your re-enrollment paperwork and
fee, please do so as soon as possible. Please contact Patty Bajek at (630)
961-6125, or pbajek@ascacademy.org with any questions.
Financial
Aid for
2014-2015 School Year
The deadline for financial aid
application for the 2014-2015 school year is Friday,
March 1. This is a firm
deadline, and all paperwork must be submitted and verified by this date.
All families who received any
type of assistance, financial aid or scholarship for the current school
year must reapply to be considered for the 2014-2015 school year.
To apply, please go to the following
link at the school website: http://www.ascacademy.org/Enrollment/Tuition/tabid/126/Default.aspx,
and click on the FACTS icon on the top of the page. You can also go directly to the financial aid
application screen by going to the following link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3FG0M. Hard copies of the application paperwork are
available in the school office. There is a $30 application fee for both the
online or hard copy application. Please contact Patty Bajek at (630) 961-6125
with any questions.
Family Life Parent Meeting Grade 5
& 6 Parents
On Tuesday, February
18th at 7:00 pm, there will be a required parent meeting for the
parents of all 5th graders and the parents of all 6th
graders new to the school this year. At this meeting, we will outline our
family life curriculum. Our Bishop asks
that school administrators have a personal conversation with parents prior to
the introduction of this curriculum for our students. In preparation, I ask that you preview a
powerpoint presentation from the Bishop prior to our meeting on the 18th. If you are not able to attend, you will need
to arrange an individual meeting with Dr. Renehan after February 18th. Information about the powerpoint presentation
will be included in an upcoming grade level newsletter.
D203 Busing
Change
There
will be no busing home from school for District 203 bus
riders this
Friday, February 14. Please note
this change on your calendar, and make alternative transportation
arrangements home for your D203 bus rider this Friday, February 14. All other buses will be running on that day.
Valentine’s Day….one
more time
Please note that SHPP will have a universal snack
for the Valentine’s Day Parties, which will be held this Friday, February 14 from
2:15-3:15 pm. The Junior High will have
service parties while they learn about Valentine the man, and how this holiday
began. They will not exchange
valentines in school (they will do that out of school). Grade 6 will learn about St Valentine and Agape. Grade 7 will create flower vases and paper
flowers for residents at the Independence Village Retirement Community while hearing
how the holiday has grown and changed over the years. Grade 8 will
decorate tissue cube boxes for the residents of St Patrick’s Residence while
listening to the music that represents Valentine’s Day. The universal
snack that will be served will be Skinny Pop popcorn (it is on the acceptable
snack list), and grades K-5 will have their traditional parties where room parents
have crafts and games for the kids. No other food is to be brought in, and
students are not to bring valentines with candy included. SHPP will
purchase and sort the popcorn bags for distribution.
Out of Uniform Days – Benefitting the
ASCA Class of 2015
The
next out of uniform day is scheduled this
Friday, February 14, and the theme
will be pink and red. If
you did not prepay for all of
the out of uniform days, you may pay as you go by bringing $5 (cash
or check made out to ASCA) on Friday, February 14. Please place your money in an envelope
labeled with your student’s name, grade and ‘Out of Uniform’.
If
you have any questions, please contact Mili Jain at mili_anand@hotmail.com or Dana
Campbell at campdanaj@wideopenwest.com. The Class of 2015 thanks you in advance for
your support.
March
Lunches
Online orders for March hot lunches may be
placed on line until this Saturday, February 15. Please visit https://fspro.orderlunches.com. All Saints’ school password is allsaints136.
Lenten Fish Fry & Stations of the
Cross – Save the Date – Friday, March 7th
Save the Date
for the annual ASCA Lenten Fish Fry scheduled for Friday, March 7th in the ASCA gym.
The Stations of the Cross will
take place in McSherry Hall at 5:30 pm prior to the Fish Fry, which will be
from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Also, please bring
a can of food that will be donated to Loaves and Fishes. The meal will be catered by Belgio’s, and the
cost for Adults and Teens is $12, Kids (ages 5-12) is $8 and Kids under 5 eat
for free. Look for an Lenten Fish Fry RSVP flyer to be
sent home soon.
Every
Monday and Thursday morning, The Runaway Pencil is open outside Café
1 from 7:30 to 7:50 am for all of your school supply
needs.
Plunge into
Fitness Challenge – Raging Waves
ASCA, along with many other schools in the area, will be teaming
up with Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville, Illinois for their Plunge into Fitness challenge. All students at ASCA in K- 8th grade
are invited to Plunge into Fitness this spring as Raging Waves Waterpark joins
the battle against childhood obesity. The fitness initiative will run from February 17th through April 11th,
and each child completing the program requirements during this seven-week
period will receive a
free Raging Waves full day admission pass valued at $28. All K-8th grade students will receive a fitness log from Mrs.
Abrams the week of February 10th.
Starting February 17th students will color in one item on the
fitness log for every 30 minutes of exercise.
After 25 hours have been logged, students can turn in their log sheet to
Mrs. Abrams the week of April 11th.
Soon after, students will receive their free waterpark pass to be used
this summer. If you have any questions,
please contact Carla Griffin at carla_griffin@ipsd.org.
Wednesday
Morning Rosary Prayer before Mass
Just
a reminder – each Wednesday morning prior to mass, the Rosary is prayed in the Our
Lady of Perpetual Help Reflection Chapel (located across from the school gym)
at 7:50 am. Please come, even if you
are running late. Instruction sheets and
extra Rosaries are always available. Kids (even noisy ones) are welcome! Please contact Darlene Newman at newmdar@gmail.com with any questions.
Schoolbelles
Sale
Schoolbelles, ASCA’s official uniform company is having an accessories
blowout sale with up to 30% off select items.
They also have 25% off first communion items. The sale begins today through Saturday,
February 22. To place an order, go to www.schoolbelles.com. ASCA’s school code is S2105.
Community
Outreach
ASCA Prom Dress Collection for
PRC
The People's
Resource Center provides formal wear to girls who could not otherwise afford to
attend their prom. Through donations of new and gently used formal dresses,
shoes, purses, and accessories they are able to "Turn Dresses
Into Dreams" for junior and senior girls. This provides an
unforgettable and amazing experience as they are greeted with an
environment of grace, love and respect. Girls leave knowing they are
cherished! Clean out your closets and
drop off any donations at ASCA next Wednesday, February 19. The Community
Outreach fairy godmothers will be waiting at drop-off and pick-up on these days
only (by door 9) to collect your donations. If you have any questions,
please contact Ann Zediker at jazediker@comcast.net
Yearbook is Looking
for Photos
Here
is a chance to help your school. The yearbook is looking for photos. It's easy.
We are looking for photos taken during the Martin Luther King service day,
sporting events, every day at school, and what your student did on the polar
vortex/cold days. Please do not alter the photos. You can drop off a drive to
the school office with the photos on it addressed to Mr. Tuttle or Donna Casey
(please include your student’s name so we can return the drive to you). You may also put your photos on a disk. If you have any questions, please contact
Donna Casey at caseyhut@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your help.
News from the All Saints Athletic
Association
This
Saturday, February 15, will be the last games
that two of our 8th grade teams will play for All Saints on
their 
home court. Please come to the ASCA gym, show your spirit and
cheer them on!
8A Girls
play St Raphael at 1PM
8A Boys
play SS Peter & Paul at 2PM
Go Saints!
St.
Raphael Football
This August, the St. Raphael Football Program will begin its 51st
year serving the Naperville Area. Our league is open to all Naperville
Area children from age 6 to 12. We are currently accepting registration.
Player check-in is July 25, 28. For more information and to download the
Football Registration Form, check out our website, at www.straphaelfootball.org.
Or you can contact Jim Brown at (630) 632-9244. We invite you to become a part
of our program and bring a friend.
Passion and Purpose for Marriage
This event
will be presented by Dynamic Catholic at St. Margaret Mary this Saturday,
February 15 from 9:30 am – 2 pm. For
more event and ticket information, see the Passion and Purpose for Marriage flyer on the school
website.