Next Sunday, as we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord, the Christmas Season will end, and we will return to ordinary time. In reflecting on the periods of ordinary time, we find that, "The rhythm of the liturgical seasons reflect the rhythm of life; after our celebrations of anniversaries and seasons, it is a time of quiet growth and maturing". Christmas was a wonderful time of being with family, enjoying the lights and sounds of the season, and watching my grandchildren brush past the hundreds of dollars of presents to play for hours with the Christmas cards that live in a decorated mailbox by my front door. It seems it is always that way. What is truly lasting are the memories.
As we begin the season of "Ordinary Time" next week, try to let it be that “time of quiet growth and maturing.”
A Huge Thank You
Thank you so much to the families who contributed to the gift for the entire staff for Christmas. SHPP collected funds and purchased gift cards for every staff member in your name. This is an amazing and generous gift to each of us, and we are very grateful. We are blessed to be part of this community. On behalf of the entire staff, thank you.
Michael Gustafson
We have been praying for a boy from St. Margaret Mary Parish for about a year and a half as he faced his death from brain cancer. Michael passed on January 6th at age 15. Please hold Michael and his family in your prayers.
SHPP Meeting
Please join us for the next monthly SHPP meeting on Wednesday, January 16 at 9:15 am in the cafeteria directly following school mass. We will be discussing upcoming events such as Mother/Son Wolves outing, MLK Day of Service, and the Daddy Daughter Dance. Parents are welcome to bring children along. Please contact Amy Drake at amyldrake@me.com.
Dinner Dance Auction 2013 News
DDA planning meeting
We are two months away from our biggest school fundraiser of the year! Join us for our next DDA planning meeting on Tuesday, January 15th at 8 am in the staff lounge.
Saintly Spots are on sale now!
Celebrate your child’s Graduation, First Communion, Sports Team, etc. with an ad in the auction catalog. Samples are being sent home today. Multiple families may participate together. The cost is $50 per ad. The deadline for Saintly Spot Ads is Friday, January 25th!
Tuition Raffle Tickets are still for sale!
Get them before they are gone! If you would like a chance to win a $5,000 ASCA tuition credit for the 2013-2014 school year, just purchase a raffle ticket for $100. To purchase tickets, please contact Keith or Susan Glab at ks4glab@yahoo.com.
Auction Donations
We are accepting item donations now through Monday, February 4th. Please turn in your item donation forms to the office as soon as possible.
If you still need ways to fulfill your Family Fundraising Obligation, consider a cash donation to the auction!
There are certain items that the auction committee would like to purchase to create an interesting experience or to round out a basket. By making a cash donation of up to $200, you will enable us to create these experiences and raise more money for our auction. The amount that you donate will come off your family fundraising obligation. So if you contribute $200 toward the auction now, you will be credited $200 towards your fundraising obligation. If you are interested in making a cash donation please fill out the cash donation form. The deadline is this Friday, January 11th!
Martin Luther King Day of Service
Please view the service alternatives at the school website, and start thinking about what would fit for your family for our Annual MLK Day of Service. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to share with your child what being the hands of Jesus is all about!
Martin Luther King Day…A Day of Service
MLK Service Opportunities as of 1.14.13
ASCA MLK Service Project Form
Marybeth Hicks Returns to All Saints
Marybeth Hicks Returns to All Saints on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in McSherry Hall.
Because it takes a Cool Parent to Raise a GEEK
All are invited to join us at All Saints Catholic Academy to hear Bringing Up GEEKS author, Marybeth Hicks, speak on how to protect our kids’ childhood in a grow-up-too-fast world. Marybeth will talk about how parents can raise Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids, and will inspire parents to free themselves and their kids from cultural conditioning while instilling in their children truly important values.
Marybeth last spoke at All Saints in 2011, but has updated her talk to address social media concerns, and will incorporate exercises for parents to get more engaged. So, if you were fortunate to hear Marybeth speak the last time she visited All Saints, know that she will present a new program.
Marybeth is recognized for bringing experience, wit and understanding to universal problems facing families today, and has appeared on many television and radio programs. The Geeks flyer is being sent home today with all oldest and only students.
Christmas Card Collection for St. Jude’s Ranch
ASCA needs your help after the holidays – please send in your Christmas cards instead of throwing them out!! Girl Scout Troop 860 will be collecting Christmas cards for St. Jude’s Ranch. The cards will be used by the children at St. Jude’s Ranch to create new cards. The program is beneficial to everyone – customers receive fun, “green” holiday cards they can feel good sending to their friends and loved ones, and the children at St. Jude’s Ranch receive payment for their work, learn about basic job skills, and the importance of recycling.
Please note only the card front can be used (please check to be sure the back side is clear of any writing, etc.) We cannot accept Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards. 5″ x 7″ size or smaller is preferred. St. Jude’s also needs birthday, thank you and all occasion cards so please send those in too! http://www.stjudesranch.org/shop/recycled-card-program/ Send your donated cards into school with your student. There will be a collection box in the office. The collection runs from January 7th-31st. If you any questions, please email Barbara Garitty at bmgaritty@aol.com.
D203 Busing Change
There will be no busing home from school for District 203 bus riders on Friday, January 18. Please note this change on your calendar. All other buses will be running on that day.
Mother Son Wolves Hockey Outing
Please join us for the ASCA Mother-Son Valentine Date Night with the Chicago Wolves on Saturday, February 2, 2013. The Wolves are playing the Peoria Rivermen at the Allstate Arena. Tickets are $15 per person, and include an ASCA/Wolves customized T-shirt, a Wolves winter knit hat, mouth guard giveaways for the first 7,500 fans, and free admittance to the pre-game fun fest in the Skyline room. The intent is for ASCA moms and sons to take part in the fun fest from 5:00 - 6:30 pm; and then move to a block of seats for the game which begins at 7:00 pm. A flyer with event details is located on the school website. Return forms with payment are due to the ASCA office by tomorrow, Thursday, January 10, 2013. If there are any questions, please contact Kai Marriott at Kailyn.marriott@comcast.net. We hope to see all moms and sons at this fun evening out!
Influenza Information
An influenza flyer is being sent home with all oldest and only students today to raise awareness about the symptoms of influenza (flu), and how to reduce your chances of becoming ill with influenza (this information will also be available at the school website). When phoning the office to report an absence due to illness, please be prepared to respond if the student is experiencing any flu like symptoms; and if the answer is yes, whether the student has been diagnosed by a physician.
Wednesday Rosary
Our Rosary has resumed in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Reflection Chapel (located across from the school gym) at 7:50 am before Wednesday school masses. All are welcome! Praying the rosary is a great way to receive additional graces, to meet other parents, and to honor Mary, our spiritual mother.
Instruction sheets and extra Rosaries are always available. Kids (even noisy ones) are welcome! For questions contact Felicia Egan at (630) 357-6869, or blueirises@wowway.com.
February Hot Lunches
It is not too late to order your February hot lunches – you have until Tuesday, January 15, so don’t delay! Please visit their website to place your order. ASCA’s school password is allsaints136.
All Saints Football
If you are going to be in 4th through 8th grade in the 2013-2014 school year, and you are interested in playing on the All Saints travel football team, please plan on attending one of the upcoming open houses for more information:
Sunday, February 10: 1 – 4 pm at the Ashbury Clubhouse, 3403 Lawrence Drive in Naperville, 60564
Saturday, February 23: 12:30 – 3:00 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.
Event to Benefit St. Thomas Duchity, Haiti Education Fund
The St. Thomas Haiti Twinning Education Team is sponsoring a play --- “Movie Bingo” (by the creator of Late Nite Catechism) on Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 pm. (here's a flyer) Proceeds from the event will go to their Duchity Haiti Education Fund. This fun evening will include snacks, with beverages available for purchase. Ticket cost is $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Tickets can be obtained by calling (630) 306-2003, by emailing duchityeducationfund@gmail.com, or in person at the St. Thomas the Apostle main office. Information can also be found on the school website. It should be a fun evening.