The handing on of our faith is a privileged and joyful task for parents, but it can seem daunting at times. That’s why this Year of Faith, which began on October 11, 2012, is such a blessing. There is much to be offered to help guide parents on this wonderful and important journey. Parenting is hard work – no two ways about it. One event that may provide some assistance is being offered this evening. SHPP is presenting Parenting Kids in Today’s Techie World. The internet presents one of the most wonderful tools possible for our society; yet, it is dangerous beyond imagination for our children in their naiveté. You would be very wise to take advantage of this opportunity to help guide your children. Please consider attending. It will be held from 7:00-8:30 pm in McSherry Hall.
Kindness is Spoken Here
Do you remember our work with the students to encourage the conversations to be thoughtful and kind? In the past week, I have been informed about two conversations where a serious mistake was made (turning left onto Aurora Ave between 3:30 and 3:45 pm), and the response from other parents was pretty strong. Please remember that the rules are in place for the safety and smooth traffic transition for all the families….and remember that we do still need to be kind to each other. They system asks that you get a license plate number and give me a call or an email. I will be happy to speak to people who are in violation of our rules. I also remind you that this Friday we will be celebrating Grandparents Day, and will have guests on campus who may not understand our system. Please be understanding, gently help them to find a place to park, and offer assistance as they navigate the entrance into our school of 600 students. Thank you in advance for your help.
Cell Phones at School – just in case you missed it
We have a school policy requiring that students who bring cell phones to school must turn them off and check them in to the school office during school hours. This has been the rule for a number of years, and our students are apprised of it. Most students do faithfully turn their phones in; however, some continue to think it is ok to break this rule. This is primarily an issue with Junior High students. If your child is bringing a phone to school, it must be turned in to the office before going upstairs. If we discover that your child has a phone, it will be confiscated, and not returned till the end of the school year. Please have a conversation with your child to be sure they clearly understand that this will be the consequence. Thank you for your support.
Dinner Dance Auction Chairperson needed!
Please consider sharing your time and talent to chair or co-chair the Dinner Dance Auction. Think about chairing the auction with a friend or your spouse! The auction will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Bobak’s. We have a great group of volunteers willing to be on the auction committees; but, we need someone to coordinate all of these groups. Please contact Meg Olsen at (630) 961-6125 if you are interested or if you have any questions.
Grandparents Day is this Friday, May 3rd!
We ask that Grandparents arrive no earlier than 8:00 am. Kindly direct all grandparents to enter the school at Door 1 in order to retrieve their information packet. Kindergarten and first grade parents have been asked to bring refreshments. Drop-off for these items is Thursday afternoon, or by 8:00 am on Friday morning in the Main Office.
Market Day
Our next Market Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th, 2:30-3:30 pm. Order sheets are being sent home with all oldest and only students today. Internet orders are due by 11:00 pm on Saturday, May 11th. Stock up now, since this is our last sale until September.
Purchase a Brick for the St. Therese, The Little Flower, Graduate Plaza
Buy a brick to commemorate your child’s years at ASCA, or honor a special student, First Communion, graduation, teacher or coach! This is also a great way to memorialize a loved one, celebrate a birthday or an anniversary with a gift that will last a lifetime.
The sponsorship of a brick costs $175, $250 or $500. Please contact Meg Olsen at molsen@ascacademy.org for more information. All St. Therese order forms are due by the last day of school, Friday, May 31st.
Kentucky Derby Theme Party
Looking for some Kentucky Derby excitement? Join us on Saturday, May 4 from 3-7 pm at the Foundry in Aurora. Ticket price is $60 per person and includes beer, wine, dessert and great food (well drinks are available but not included)! Lots of other "Derby Fun" will be available! Do you have a business that needs advertising? Sponsorships are still available! Contact Maureen Juhas at mjuhas66@gmail.com, Susan Glab at ksr4glab@yahoo.com, or Chris Gambs at teamgambs@sbcglobal.net for more information!
Current Family Fees and Forms
2013-2014 Fees and Forms paperwork for current school families will be sent home via back pack mail next week. Please call Patty Bajek at (630) 961-6125 with any questions. If you will not be returning to ASCA in the fall (and have not previously informed the school), please contact Patty at pbajek@ascacademy.org or (630) 961-6125.
Annual ACSA Kane County Cougars Game, Friday, June 14, 6:30 pm
Join us for the annual ASCA Kane County Cougars family fun night on June 14, 2013 at 6:30 pm. This is a family favorite that includes the baseball game, fireworks and running the bases. Reserved seats are $9 per ticket. Food vouchers for a hot dog and soft drink may also be purchased in advance for $4.75 per voucher. Order forms will be going home today with all oldest and only students. Please fill out the order form, and return it to the office before Thursday, May 9. One lucky family will be drawn from the returned forms to throw out the first pitch! So, don’t delay, fill out your ASCA Kane County Cougars order form today! Please contact Karen Hughes at khughes408@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
End of Year SHPP Meeting and Mom’s Night Out
The next SHPP Meeting is Wednesday, May 15th - an evening meeting at 7 pm in Café 1 with a brief agenda to announce new incoming SHPP servant leaders. Afterwards please join the team at Aurelio's patio (1975 Springbrook Square, Naperville) for a mother's night out. All ASCA moms, even if you cannot attend the meeting, are invited to close out the school year with each other. Mark your calendars now!
No Cookin’ in the Kitchen - Colonial
May’s No Cookin’ in the Kitchen fundraiser to benefit the Class of 2014 will be on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Colonial Café & Ice Cream located at 8 W. Gartner, Naperville. This is the last No Cookin’ in the Kitchen for the year, and we hope to see everyone there! Flyers about the event will be going home with all oldest and only students next week, and will also be available at the ASCA website. If you have any questions, please contact Alison Pechnik at asabug78@aol.com, or Andrea Howard at nucvet@sbcglobal.net.
D203 Busing Changes
Please make a note on your upcoming calendars. There will be no busing home from school this Friday, May 3. Please make alternate arrangements home for your D203 bus rider on this day. All other buses will be running on the 3rd.
ASCA Community Outreach
Upcoming Events – This Weekend
Saturday, May 4th - 10th Annual Run for the Kids (located in Villa Park). This 5K Run/2 Mile Walk will benefit the mission of Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Vally Region to enable infants, children, and adults with disabilities to achieve maximum independence, and to provide support for the families who love and care for them. http://www.eastersealsdfvr.org/
Sunday, May 5th - A 5K Walk To Benefit Area Homeless Animals (located in Naperville). It’s time to put on your walking shoes, gather your friends and family---human and canine alike---and join A.D.O.P.T. for our 20th Annual “Makin’ Strides for Strays” walkathon. http://www.adoptpetshelter.org/news-events/walkathon.aspx
Sunday, May 5th - Walk MS (located in Naperville). As a Walk MS participant, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 20,000 people living with MS in Illinois. We’ve been walking since 1988 and to date have raised more than $770 million nationally to support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research. You can help us get closer to our vision of a world free of MS. Route is 100% accessible. 2.6- or 5-mile route options with rest stop at halfway point. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/get-involved/events/index.aspx
ASCA Athletics
Please join the All Saints Athletic Association (ASAA) for a MANDATORY MEETING for parents of students entering grade 5 in the Fall of 2013, or who are new to ASCA sports (never played sports at All Saints) entering grades 6-8.
The meeting will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm in McSherry Hall at ASCA. The deadline for registration and coaching applications is Monday, May 20, 2013. If you are not able to attend the full meeting, but have some questions, please stop by after 8:00 pm, and the ASAA board members will be available to answer your questions.
Parents whose children have participated in ASCA sports in prior years are not required to attend, but are welcome at the meeting if they choose to attend.
The new Athletic Program handbook along with the sports registration and coach’s application forms will be reviewed at the meeting. In addition, increases to sports registration fees will be discussed.
The Sports Registration Form must be returned for ALL sports no later than Monday, May 20, 2013 to ensure participation in the 2013-2014 school year. The Coach’s Application form must also be submitted for ALL sports no later than May 20, 2013 for consideration in the 2013-2014 school year.
Completed forms and checks payable to ASCA can be returned to the school office in an envelope marked “SPORTS REGISTRATION 2013-2014”. The Sports Registration Form, Athletic Participation Agreement Forms and Coach's Application can be found at the ASCA website.
The Sports Registration Forms and the Coach’s Application Forms are used to determine the number of teams that ASCA will be able to field for each sport at each grade level. Team sizes and the number of teams impact the cost to play for the program. Thus, it is critical that all forms be completed on time, and for all sports that your student(s) is(are) interested in participating in, or that you are willing to coach.
Please come to learn about the ASCA athletic program, and the key role that parents and volunteers play in providing our students with a thriving athletic program. All families or other interested parties are welcome to attend to learn about future volunteering and coaching opportunities as well as the fundraising activities of the ASAA. You do not need to have a student who is playing sports at ASCA to serve as a coach. Please contact the ASAA at asaa@ascacademy.org with any questions.
ASAA (All Saints Athletic Association) Position Available
If you are a detail oriented, ‘above and beyond’ take charge kind of person, you might be the Communications Coordinator that the ASAA is looking for! The primary responsibility of the Communications Coordinator is to keep and publish meeting notes, with the important responsibility of working the DPL sports schedules, plus roster generation and scheduling of concessions/admissions for all home games at ASCA. The Communications Coordinator is also responsible for updating the agenda and the Athletic calendar. Additionally, this position is responsible for communications via the ASAA sports website. Please contact the ASAA at asaa@ascacademy.org with any questions.