“What is happening in the heart of man? — We Need To Be Fueled By Gratitude, Service To Others.” Pope Francis
How did we live the time God gave us? This is a question our Pope asks often as he challenges us to be others-centered. This coming Monday, January 20, we have released our students to go out into the community and offer their service to others. To receive credit for the day’s attendance, you simply have to fill out the reflection form to describe how you spent your time of service, and what your reaction was to your others-centered service. You then will turn that reflection in to your teacher on Tuesday when we return to school.
Many people have already signed up for their activity, but if the service option you want is filled, then review the Benedictine University MLK Day flyer. There are many service offerings at Benedictine University scheduled from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Check their website for the details.
If you can share a picture of your children serving others please email it to jazediker@comcast.net. A slideshow will be created with submitted photos to celebrate all that we have done for our fellowman.
Bus Line in the Afternoon
I want to take a moment and clarify the issue about parking where the buses line up outside the school by Door 1. If it is helpful for you to understand, plan on not using the parking spots that are on the school side of the grassy island between 3:00 pm and 3:45 pm. Here is why this is an important issue.
Those of you who have parked there while there is no foot traffic or moving of the cars while buses are present are not the unsafe ones. But when other late arriving parents see empty spots with other cars parked there, it suddenly seems a great idea to zoom into a spot. Cars that are leaving early from one of those parking spots while buses are still present also pose a safety issue. We then have moving cars and pedestrian traffic in a bus safety zone, and that is extremely dangerous.
Please help keep your children safe by not using those spots at that time. Be sure you use the crosswalk if you are parked on the street side of that grassy island. Also, cars should also never be parked alongside the building outside Door 1 – they need to be in a marked parking spot. And students must be escorted by an adult from Door 7 to their parked car outside Door 1. Students should never leave the campus and walk in the parking lot without adult supervision. I truly appreciate your help and understanding with this.
2014 Dinner Dance Auction Meeting
There will be a Dinner Dance Auction meeting this Friday, January 17th at 8:15 am in the teacher's lounge. Even if you haven't volunteered, please feel free to join us to learn what it happening, and jump in to help if you can. The meeting will not last longer than 60 minutes.
Dinner Dance Auction News
Continue to get your item donation forms into the ASCA office ASAP. We are accepting item donations now through January 31, 2014. Again item donation forms can be found on the ASCA website at www.ascadda.org. IMPORTANT REMINDER - if you are attempting to solicit a local business you must check with Tim Traynor first to make sure the DDA Solicitations committee has not already contacted them.
Tuition Raffle Tickets are still for sale. A chance to win a $5,000 ASCA tuition credit for the 2014-2015 school year can be purchased on our DDA website at www.ascadda.org. Also, stay tuned for additional sale days after mass.
Saintly Spots can still be purchased for your favorite student, club, sports team, etc. This a great way to celebrate your child's Graduation, First Communion, Sport Accomplishments, etc. Multiple families may participate together. Forms can be found on the DDA website at www.ascadda.org. The deadline for Saintly Spots is Friday, January 31, 2014.
Market Day - Wednesday, January 22nd
Our next Market Day will be held on Wednesday January 22nd with product pick-up from 2:30 - 3:30 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. You are encouraged to place your order at www.marketday.com and pay by credit card. The deadline for internet orders is this coming Saturday, January 18th, 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.
Family Fundraising Commitment Update
Today, students will bring home a letter providing the current update on the Family Fundraising Commitment for each family. Please refer to the letter for your current status as well as for program procedures and requirements.
Please note that all fundraising must be paid in full by April 7, 2013.
Fundraising credit is still available to be earned through Market Day purchases for January and February, as well as by donating an auction item to the Dinner Dance Auction. The sale price of the donated auction item will be credited toward your fundraising obligation. Please note that all auction item donations must be made by January 31st.
SCRIP is also available as the last piece of the fundraising obligation. We have not included your SCRIP earnings in this statement, however, you can check your current balance at www.shopwithscrip.com.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Traynor at ttraynor@ascacademy.org or (630) 961-6125.
2014-2015 Re-enrollment Information
Re-enrollment materials for the 2014-2015 school year will be going out to all currently enrolled families via the oldest and only student in grade 7 and below today. Registration packets will be family specific, so please look for your packet The deadline for returning your re-enrollment forms and re-enrollment fee will be Friday, January 24. Please contact Patty Bajek at (630) 961-6125 with any questions.
Martin Luther King Day Activities
There are only a few more slots open per the scheduled service options, so don't delay, register today. Please see the MLK Day of Service and MLK Day Sign Up Opportunities at the ASCA website. If the service option you want is filled, then review the Benedictine University flyer. We would love to highlight your student/family’s service opportunity, so please send your photos to jazediker@comcast.net. A slideshow will be created with submitted photos.
D203 Busing Change
There will be no busing home from school for District 203 bus riders this Friday, January 17. Please note this change on your calendar, and make alternative transportation arrangement for your bus rider. All other buses will be running on that day.
RSVP’s for the 5th Grade and 4th Grade Father/Son and Mother/Daughter Puberty Presentations are Due
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 Fifth Grade students and their parents on Thursday, February 6th from 7:00-9:00 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for 5th grade families to prepare for their mandatory academic and ongoing puberty changes discussions. 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 Mother/Daughter session will be held in McSherry Hall, and the Father/Son presentation will take place in Café 1. Please note that, while this is a 5th grade specific program, 4th grade parents are welcome to attend and bringing their 4th grade child along will be up to parental discretion. This opportunity will not be offered next year, as it will only be offered every other academic year.
There is no cost to attend the event, and no food will be offered during these sessions. For more information about Dr. Mast, please visit www.sexrespect.com. For questions or to RSVP, please contact ascapubertytalk2014@yahoo.com indicating names of parent and student and grade level.
Mother-Son Event – Chicago Wolves Hockey Game
Please join us for the 2nd annual ASCA Mother-Son Valentine Date Night with the Chicago Wolves on Saturday, February 15, 2014. The Wolves are playing the Milwaukee Admirals at the Allstate Arena. Tickets are $15 per person and include an ASCA/Wolves customized gray T-shirt, a Wolves winter maroon/yellow knit hat, free admittance to the pre-game fun fest in the Skyline room, and a special ASCA seating section on the lower level. The intent is for ASCA moms and sons to take part in the fun fest from 5:00 -6:30 pm; we will then move to a block of seats for the game which begins at 7:00 pm. The Chicago Wolves Hockey Flyer with event details will be sent home with all boys and will also be located on the school website. Return forms with payment are due to the ASCA office by Friday, January 24, 2014. If there are any questions, please contact Betsy Knox at betsy.knox@alcatel-lucent.com. We hope to see all moms and sons at this fun evening out!
Girl Scouts
Are you interested in having your kindergarten daughter be part of a Daisy group? We will meet once a month on a Wednesday after school for an hour right here on campus. Please contact Theresa Cunningham at tacunningham@comcast.net for more information. Space is limited, so act fast. We hope to see you there.
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.
February Lunches
Online orders for February hot lunches can be placed through today, Wednesday, January 15. Please visit https://fspro.orderlunches.com. All Saints’ school password is allsaints136.
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.
Out of Uniform Days – Benefitting the ASCA Class of 2015
The next out of uniform day is scheduled for this Friday, January 17. 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. 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.
Community Outreach
Greeting Card Collection
During the month of January, we will be collecting your used greeting cards - Christmas or any other occasion. We cannot accept Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards, and 5″ x 7″ size or smaller is preferred. The cards collected will be turned into recycled cards and sold to support the programs and services of St. Jude's Ranch for Children. All donations can be brought into the ASCA office. Please contact Ann Zediker at jazediker@comcast.net with any questions.
All Saints Football
If you are going to be in 4th through 8th grade in the 2014-2015 school year, and you are interested in playing on the All Saints travel football team, please plan on attending the upcoming open house for more information:
On Saturday, February 1 from 1 – 5 pm at All Saints Catholic Academy
Please contact Frank Ribaudo at (630) 853-5397, or info@ascafootball.com with any questions. Also, visit the www.ascafootball.com website or the flyer attached to this newsletter.
Passion and Purpose for Marriage
This event will be presented by Dynamic Catholic at St. Margaret Mary on Saturday, February 15 from 9:30 am – 2 pm. For more event and ticket information, see the Passion & Purpose for Marriage Flyer on the school website.
Dance with the Benet Academy Avions
Dance with the Avions on Friday, January 31 Benet varsity basketball game. Calling all 1st-6th graders! Join the Avions for a 2-day dance camp and a special performance
WHEN: Camp on Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
WHERE: St. Jude’s basement. Enter through the gym doors on the West end of the school and an Avion will escort you to our practice area.
FEE: $32. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and hair bow/ribbon to wear for the game performance. Please make a $32 check payable to Benet Academy
PERFORMANCE: Varisty basketball halftime on Friday, January 31. Participants will meet in our practice area at 7:45 pm. Please wear black pants, the t-shirt that will be provided and hair should be pulled back into a pony tail. A bow/ribbon will be provided for hair that night. After the performance the Avions will bring the participants back to our practice area for a group picture. Parents are welcomed to take pictures. If you have any questions about registration please email Tracie Gabrisko tdbats@sbcglobal.net. Register by January 14th to ensure you will receive a t-shirt.