Saints Speak
From Mrs. Santos
November 10, 2016
Each week, our students and staff explore a new virtue. This study of and, most importantly, the practice of virtues helps us in becoming better versions of ourselves. The following passage from the Catechism of the Catholic Church beautifully illustrates this.
CCC 1803 "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."
A virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person not only to perform good acts, but to give the best of himself. The virtuous person tends toward the good with all his sensory and spiritual powers; he pursues the good and chooses it in concrete actions.
The goal of a virtuous life is to become like God.
This week, we are studying the virtue of enthusiasm. This virtue has a lot to teach us. Enthusiasm enables us to be positive, optimistic and passionate. It will help us to maintain a good, healthy attitude. It will humbly direct us to good through our faith in God, and our desire to serve Him above all things and not ourselves.
Even when we experience disappointments or setbacks, we have the power to exercise enthusiasm. The virtue of enthusiasm is like a fuel. This fuel helps us to make choices in how we act and react. Our enthusiasm is like a pipeline through which flows all of our work, our service, and all that we do in love of God and neighbor. It feels good to be enthusiastic. It is good to be around enthusiastic people.
The enthusiasm and support of our school families is what makes All Saints a very special place to be. Our boards, administration and staff work hard to make All Saints a safe and nurturing school, where high academic standards are expected and set, where children are known as individuals, and where faith and morals are important components in the formation of our students.
Although we strive to be good stewards of the resources afforded to us so we can keep a Catholic education as affordable as possible for young families, there is a “tuition gap,” the difference between what a family actually pays and what it costs the school to educate a child. I am seeking your help through our Annual Appeal for us to join together to bridge that gap.
I will be reaching out to all of our school families to talk about how you can help over the coming week. I hope that the enthusiasm that our school community has shown and experienced at recent events like our Trunk or Treat and the Blue Out will carry over to the Annual Appeal and the important work we will accomplish.
“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life. How do you get it? You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit.”
― Gordon Parks
Saints News
ITBS/CogAT Test Results
Standardized testing results for grades 3-8 will be sent home today Thursday, November 10 via backpack mail with each student. Please be on the lookout for this sealed envelope.
Coffee with the Principal
Please plan to join us next week on Wednesday, November 16 in Café 1 following mass (9:15 am). This is a wonderful informal opportunity for you to meet Mrs. Santos, to ask any questions that you might have, to share any thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and to strengthen your ties to our school community and to each other.
Attendance Reporting
Just a reminder if you’re student is going to be absent, please call the school office by 8 AM at (630) 961-6125 X121, or email your child’s teacher, also copying our attendance secretary Helen Kolar on that email at hkolar@ascacademy.org. Thank you in advance for your help!
Dinner Dance Auction (DDA) News
I Spy
Please be on the lookout for a DDA packet that was sent home with oldest and only students on Wednesday.
Saintly Spot Ad
Saintly Spots are “ads”, featuring your child that are placed in the Dinner Dance Auction Catalog. These ads are a terrific way to celebrate your child’s Graduation, First Communion, Sports Team or Scouts Troop. Is your child part of the ASCA band, choir or school musical? Place a photo ad in the catalog! Multiple families can participate together. The Saintly Spot ads will also be featured on the ASCA TV in the main floor hallway. The students truly love seeing their accomplishments being recognized by the school! The cost deadline for submission of the Saintly Spots is January 20, 2017. Please see the Saintly Spot Ad Form - for more information. Thank you for your support of the Dinner Dance Auction!
ASCA Tuition Credit Raffle
Do you want to win a $5,000 ASCA tuition credit for the 2017-2018 school year?
Take a chance on a ticket for the All Saints Catholic Academy 2017 Tuition Credit Raffle, and you could win a $5,000 tuition credit for your family or the ASCA Scholarship Program. Tickets are $100 and only 150 tickets will be sold.
Please contact Susan Glab (ks4glab@yahoo.com) if you have any questions, or wish to buy a ticket.
Saints Helping Saints
Lynch Creek Farms
Here is your opportunity to help raise funds that will go towards ASCA Scholarship and Programming with the purchase of gorgeous high quality seasonal wreaths, garland, trees, and centerpieces from Lynch Creek Farms. The best part is, all you have to do is go to the following website and place your order:
https://www.lynchcreekfundraising.com/campaigns/49359-all-saints-catholic-academy?fundraiser_id=155040. Items will be shipped directly to you in enough time to decorate your home for the holidays, or for gift giving. You have until December 15 to place your order, so check out the website today. If you have any questions, please contact Tara Brophy at tabrophy@hotmail.com. Thank you in advance for helping us to reach our goal!
No Cookin’ in the Kitchen – November
No Cookin’ in the Kitchen, benefitting the ASCA Class of 2018 and their 8th grade trip have two remaining events planned in November at some of our very favorite restaurants.
Please click on the restaurant above for the flyer that tells more about the event. Flyers are going home today with oldest and only students. So, put a big No Cookin’ in the Kitchen note on your calendars, and plan on joining us at Lou Malnati’s and Chuck E. Cheese (Chuck E. will be visiting ASCA on the 11th).
Saints Having Fun
Janor Sports Spiritwear is back - but only for THREE MORE DAYS!
The Janor Sports All Saints Winter Online Store is NOW OPEN. Some of your favorites have returned as well as some fun new additions that include hats, gloves, scarves, plaid flannel pants, billboard jerseys (like sororities wear), and a throwback t-shirt. Lots of school color pride as well as pink, which we LOVE!
To take a look, log on at: www.janorsports.net
The password is: allsaintswinter2016
The store is open for three more days, so do not delay in placing your order. Items will be delivered to the school on December 7.
More info about Janor Sports
Janor offers familiar brands such as Under Armour, Gildan, Badger, Pennant, and BAW .
All items are fully stocked.
If you need help with sizing info, simply contact our Janor Team Sports specialist, Ryan Olen at olen@janorsports.com. Ryan is happy to help you with your order.
There are no returns unless there is something wrong with the garment, so please contact Ryan with any questions prior to placing an order.
There will be a flat $5 processing fee on your entire order.
All items will be delivered to the school and individually bagged and labeled for each customer.
Follow, Like and Share Us On Social Media
We have been having a lot of fun sharing the many things that are going on at All Saints on Facebook and Twitter. We need you to find us, follow us and like and share what has been posted. Click to find our Facebook, to see our Twitter.
Saints In Faith
SHPP Faith Formation Invites you to an Advent Bible Study
A prayerful Advent is the key to a holy, happy and peaceful Christmas. This Advent, please join fellow All Saints parents at St. Elizabeth Seton for a short study of The Infancy Narratives of Jesus. This four week study will cover the first two chapters of Gospel of Matthew and the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke. It will start on Tuesday, November 29 and will finish on Tuesday, December 20. There will be a morning session that starts at 9 AM and an evening session that starts at 7:30 PM. Both sessions will cover the same material. This study will be facilitated by Linda Hill, a graduate of the Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet. Please contact Amy Drake at amyldrake@me.com or Molly Donovan at mollyd1509@me.com to register.
Saints In Competition
From the Saints Sidelines…..
Two teams remain in the league volleyball championships. Congratulations to the Girls 7B team who will be playing in the Championship game this Saturday, November 12 at 2:45 pm at St. Francis HS.
Only 1 game remains between our Girls 6A team and the championship game. Their next match will be against St. Joan of Arc at 11:00 am this Saturday, November 12 at St. James. So, load up the car and be sure to come out and cheer our girls on to victory!
2016 Fall Sports Banquet RSVPs are due by Monday, Nov. 14th. Information was emailed to all fall athletes. If you did not receive the information, please email us at asaa@ascacademy.org.
Coaches have received game schedules. The season is scheduled to begin the weekend of Nov. 18th. We are looking forward to a great season!
Important News
The Janor Sports All Saints Winter Online Store is NOW OPEN. Be sure to check out some fun new additions to the spiritwear line. Take a closer look at www.janorsports.net and use password allsaintswinter2016
Show your ASCA sports pride during basketball season by purchasing a NEW car decal! To purchase contact Keith Glab or Erika Baka.
All Saints Football and Cheerleading
The Varsity team has advanced on to the finals. The championship game will be played at St. Rita High School this Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 pm. The more fans the merrier!!! Congrats to our JV team who represented us well in the semi-final, but did not advance.