Saints Speak
From Mrs. Santos
October 12, 2016
Failure is an opportunity to grow
From the moment our newborns are placed in our arms, we love them unconditionally. We support them as they learn to sit, crawl, 
and walk. We guide them. We teach them. We comfort and nurture them. We wish that we could solve every problem, and wipe away every hurt and tear. We also need to let our children make mistakes.
When children are given the opportunity to struggle and sometimes fail, we allow them the opportunity to grow. It is often during times when things aren't working out or pose a challenge that children need the opportunity to develop important social, emotional and coping skills. These skills will help them to grow into confident, capable, happy, and successful adults. As parents, our role is to reassure and support them as they grow these skills.
When children are allowed to fail or struggle, they learn important life lessons. They learn how to reflect on their actions and to be accountable. They learn how to compromise. They learn how to solve problems. They learn how to manage their own emotions. They learn how to consider another’s perspective. They become more confident. They are more willing to try new things. They are less afraid of failure because they do not fear it.
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan
Saints News
The Fall Book Fair Continues through Friday, October 14
All are invited to visit the fair in McSherry Hall. Remaining book fair hours are as follows:
Thursday, October 13: 8 – 11 am; 1 – 5 pm
Friday, October 14: Last Day of Fair, 8 – 10 am
Did you know that 100% of the profits from the book fair will benefit our school library. Our sales goal for the book fair is $9,500. When we reach our goal, students will be awarded with an ALL SCHOOL OUT OF UNIFORM DAY!
We are also collecting gently used books which will be donated to SCARCE. So, plan on making room in your book case for your new books by helping those in need with your old books!
Your child’s teacher may have some "Wish List" books. If you would like to purchase a wish list book for a teacher and make a contribution in this way, please ask a volunteer at the book fair.
If you have any questions about the book fair, please contact Book Fair Co-Chairs Kathy Kokkinos (flyinchippy@yahoo.com ) or Cristine Shaw ( cristineshaw@gmail.com ). We’ll be looking for you at the Fair!!!!
Fall Picture Retakes
Fall portrait packages are being sent home today for all students who ordered a portrait package. Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26. Students who wish to have their portrait retaken should return their portrait package to school on or before the 26th. This package will need to be turned in to take a new picture. Students who did not purchase a package on our original picture day but wish to at this time may pick up a Lifetouch form in the school office or at the school website, and bring it with them to school on retake day. All students who were absent during our original picture days will also be photographed on Wednesday, October 26. Students should be in uniform to be photographed.
Enterprising Saints
Dinner Dance Auction – DDA
Deadline Extended*** The School Wide Auction Basket Collection continues through Tuesday, October 18. Thank you to all who have already contributed. In an effort to streamline, we are creating School Wide Auction baskets in lieu of the grade level baskets that were raffled off last year. The monetary donations that are collected will be used to purchase items for the baskets. Your support of these fun-filled baskets last year made it a huge success!
Please look for the letter that is going home with all students TODAY!
This year, we will be using FACTS to collect all donations, making it even easier to donate!! We are hoping that all families can participate in a small way to help make our auction successful!
Thank you for supporting the 2017 Dinner Dance Auction, which will be held at the Embassy Suites in Naperville on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Please plan on joining us for this fun evening to enjoy each other’s company and to celebrate All Saints!
Saints In Action
Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat – This Friday, October 14
On Friday, October 14, students may participate in an Out of Uniform Day at ASCA in support of Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat and the Catholic Education Foundation.
If your child would like to participate, we are asking that they bring in a small donation ($1 is suggested, more is welcome if you are able) to be out of uniform, which will be sent to the CEF. Please contact Patty Bajek if you have any questions.
Saints Having Fun
Trunk or Treat is Coming!
All Saints will be hosting Trunk or Treat in the ASCA parking lot on Friday, October 28 from 4 – 5 pm with fun for all! W
hat is Trunk or Treat? Students in costume go from car/trunk to trunk for treats in a safe and fun environment. All of our creative parents will decorate their trunks (prize for the best decorated trunks). Students will be able to change into costume after school. There will be food, demonstrations, prizes and more!
The Trunk or Treat information flyer on how you can join the fun is coming home tomorrow with all of the details. Meanwhile, save the date, plan on joining us, and check out all of the fun trunk decorating ideas online.
Mother Daughter Tea
Inviting all ASCA Mothers and Daughters to the First ASCA Mother Daughter Tea Party Event! This lovely high tea experience will be held at Drury Lane in Oakbrook on Saturday November 12th in the afternoon. Please see the attached Mother Daughter Tea flyer for more details.
Trivia Night – Saturday, October 22
Have you purchased your tickets for Trivia Night yet? This fun-filled ADULTS ONLY night is back by popular demand and is sponsored by the ASAA (All Saints Athletic Association). It will be held on Saturday, October 22nd! Be sure to grab your friends, family and colleagues for a night out! Come for the prizes or come for the fun! For questions or more information on how to purchase Trivia order form tickets, please contact Jim Juhas at jjuhas65@gmail.com.
Saints Helping Saints
National Vocations Awareness Week
National Vocations Awareness Week will be celebrated November 6-12, 2016. Oftentimes, a vocation is thought of in a religious sense; however, we are all called to a vocation in life.
We would like to invite a priest, seminarian, sister or brother to visit All Saints during this week to address our student body. But we are also looking to present speakers about other life’s vocations as well. These speakers would be represented by our parents, our grandparents, our alumni, our founders, our supporters.
If you are interested in finding out more and being a part of this very special week, please contact Melissa Santos at msantos@ascacademy.org, or (630) 961-6125.
No Cookin’ in the Kitchen Returns
No Cookin’ in the Kitchen, benefitting the ASCA Class of 2018 and their 8th grade trip, returns to All Saints on Tuesday, October 18 at Aurelio’s, and on Wednesday, October 26.
The Class of 2018 will receive 15% of pretax food and drinks (excluding alcohol), and 10% of your pretax bill from Buffalo
Wild Wings when ASCA families enjoy lunch or dinner on these days.
So, call all of your friends and make a lunch or dinner date on Tuesday, October 18 and Wednesday, October 26. Please click here for the Aurelio’s flyer, and click here for the Buffalo Wild Wings coupon that you will need to present.
Out of Uniform Days benefitting the ASCA Class of 2018
Out of uniform days are here! Once again, the current 7th grade class (Class of 2018) is offering an out of uniform fundraiser to raise money for its 8th grade class trip. Your child can enjoy five out of uniform days throughout the coming school year while participating in this fundraiser. The Class of 2018 thanks you in advance for your support!
- The Prepaid Package rate to participate in this fundraiser is $20 per student for all five days.
- The per family maximum amount to be charged is $50.
- Advance payment for the Prepaid Package will be done via FACTS – forms must be returned by Friday, October 21th to take advantage of the special package rate.
- If you prefer, you may pay as you go for each day separately at a Drop-in Rate of $10 per student, per day. The drop-in rate will NOT be billed via FACTS - your child must bring in $10 cash on the morning of the scheduled out of uniform day.
Please click here for the Out of Uniform form. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Beck at robindbeck24@gmail.com.
Saints at Home
Upcoming Events at St. Thomas the Apostle
Wellspring - 'Essential Oils and Aromatheraphy' will be held on Monday, November 14 from 7- 9 pm. Please click here for more Wellspring information.
Saints In Competition
From the Saints Sidelines…..
Congratulations to our volleyball teams who celebrated wins this past weekend:
Girls: 7B and 8A and Boys 5A and Boys 8A. Current standings show our Boys 5A team in 1st Place, and Boys 8A is in 2nd place in their respective divisions.
Don’t miss your chance to see our Saints in action, there are plenty of games remaining in the season. Be sure to check the team standings and future game schedules at http://www.dplvba.org.
Mark your calendar for our “BLUE OUT” on Friday, October 28th. Gather your friends and family to flood the stands with ASCA colors to show our 8th grade athletes support as they play their final matches on home court! Wear your Special Edition “BLUE OUT” t-shirt for FREE admission and a FREE popcorn! Be sure to come out and catch the action and cheer your Saints on to a victory!
Don’t forget….Basketball Paradise will begin BEFORE school skills sessions next week for 3rd – 5th grade boys & girls
7:00 - 7:45 AM
ASCA GYMNASIUM
Confirm Enrollment by contacting ASCA Athletic Director – Keith Glab
Week 1: October 18th & October 20th
Week 2: October 25th & October 27th
Week 3: November 8th & November 10th
Important News
Show your ASCA sports pride by purchasing a NEW car decal! Be sure to check the concession stand at our home games this weekend where you can purchase a new All Saints sport decal for your car. Not playing on home court? No worries, decals can also be purchased through Keith Glab, Athletic Director.
There is still time to PURCHASE YOUR TICKET FOR TRIVIA NIGHT! This fun-filled ADULTS ONLY night sponsored by ASAA will be held Saturday, October 22nd! Be sure to grab your friends, family and colleagues for a night out! Come for the prizes or come for the fun! For questions or to order tickets, contact Jim Juhas at jjuhas65@gmail.com
Mark your calendars for the 2016 Fall Sports Banquet scheduled for Friday, November 18th
All Saints Football and Cheerleading
This Sunday, October 16 is homecoming for the All Saints Football teams and Cheerleaders. The games will be played at St. Francis in Wheaton. JV starts at 1pm and Varsity immediately following at 2:30pm.
Half time will have a special presentation with all 8th graders. Lots of fun things are planned for this game. All are invited to attend this last "home" game.
GO SAINTS!