A few years ago, Liberty Mutual ran an ad campaign entitled “Do The Right Thing”. It was one of those “thinker-type” ads, but it was memorable. A series of people observe someone selflessly helping someone else, and then doing something selfless themselves. At the end of the ad, you realize that it has come full circle, with the original person who did something good now becoming the recipient. There are several themes here: leaving the world a better place, being others-centered, and, yes, doing the right thing. The model of selfless sharing of time, of money, of caring has been hidden in our society for some time by the inordinate attention offered to sensationalism and scarcity. It would be so nice if we could return to a culture of peaceful appreciation of all of the abundance we have……..allowing our very best self to feel the grace of giving to others by “doing the right thing”.
If you are curious about the ad, you can find it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJiHBuma4ZE
Chiller Update
We are knee deep in the chiller installation. For the remainder of this week and through the end of next week, we will be operating without temperature control. It would be a good idea to send a sweater with your child….just in case.
Affy Tapples
Thanks to all who have ordered Affy Tapples. The 8th grade class appreciates your support. We have one important note regarding pickup. We discovered that the company has changed their packaging substantially; and being a peanut product, we will need to distribute them outside of Door 9. The distribution will still be on Thursday, October 24; however, it will be handled outside the school building. Thanks for your understanding.
Dinner Dance Auction Meeting This Friday, October 18th at 8:15 am
Please join us for our monthly DDA meeting this Friday, October 18 at 8:15 am in Café 1. Our theme this year is March Madness, and we have a lot of new and fun ideas. We are still looking for a Raffles co-chair, and people to help our various committees. If you are interested in helping, or have any questions, please contact Amy Kiesler at atkiesler@comcast.net, or Maria Gulli at pmgulli@comcast.net.
Saintly Spots in the Upcoming Dinner Dance Auction Catalog
Celebrate your child's Sports Team, First Communion, Graduation, or any occasion with a Saintly Spots Ad in the Dinner Dance Auction catalog. Forms will be available soon on the DDA website at www.ascadda.org, so start thinking about all of the people/events that you would like to recognize with your ad. Multiple families may participate together. Please contact Judy Kim at judithkim@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.
Fall Parent Conferences - Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8th
Registration for Parent Conferences will begin Thursday, October 17th at 10:00 am.
Please schedule a conference for each of your children preschool through grade 8 online at www.signupgenius.com. The link to the conference scheduling website is also available on ASCA’s homepage. A conference instruction sheet is going home with all oldest and only students today, and can also be found on the school website.
For junior high parents, if there is a serious concern, you may request a group conference. These are held on Thursday during the day, and there are a limited number of slots available. For the majority of the Junior High students, you will be meeting with the homeroom teacher who does have a summary from the balance of the teachers.
Please contact Helen Kolar at hkolar@ascacademy.org, or (630) 961-6125 with any questions, or if you need assistance in scheduling your conference.
Safe Touch Preview
Safe Touch materials will be available for parent preview during parent conferences at the school office.
Lifetouch Picture Retakes
Fall picture retake day is scheduled for this coming Tuesday, October 22. Students who wish to have their portrait retaken should bring their portrait package with them on Tuesday, October 22. 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 an order 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 Tuesday, October 22. Students should be in uniform to be photographed.
2013-2014 All School Panoramic Photo
Lifetouch will be taking our annual All School Panoramic Photo this coming Tuesday, October 22 at 12:30 pm (please note time change). We invite all of our preschool students to come to school on that afternoon to be a part of this photo. An order form for the photo went home with all oldest and only students last Wednesday. Photos may be purchased for $20 per picture. The Panoramic Photo Order Form must be turned in on or before the panoramic picture day for the photo to be produced. These photos have proven to be a very popular keepsake in past years. Don't be disappointed; send your order form back today!
The ASCA School Store, The Run Away Pencil, will be opening tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, for the first time this fall. The store will be open every Monday and Thursday morning just outside Café 1 from 7:30 to 7:50 am for all of your school supply needs. A list of school supplies for sale will be available on the school website.
Fall Book Fair Continues through Friday, October 18
Our Fall Book Fair continues through the end of this week. Please join us in McSherry Hall for the fair, where all of your purchases help to support our school library. The book fair hours are:
Wednesday, October 16 - Book Sales
9:15 - 11:30 am
3:00 - 6:00 pm (use Door 8)
Thursday, October 17 Book Sales
8:00 - 11:30 am
3:00 - 6:00 pm - Family Night (use Door 8)
Friday, October 18
8:00 - 10:00 am - Final Book Sales
Healthy Tips from Mrs. Loscheider in the ASCA Health Office
Apple and pumpkin picking is a great way to engage the whole family. Start by having the family map out the best site. Have the children use their math skills. Have a budget worked out. Weigh and count the produce. Walking and hiking as a family outdoors with the beautiful leaves encourages healthy living. It also makes for great memories.
Out of Uniform “Pink & Blue” Day – this Friday, October 18 
In honor of Respect Life Month in October, All Saints Catholic Academy students will be participating in an out of uniform day this Friday, October 18, the proceeds of which will assist the Waterleaf Women’s Center in Aurora.
How Will the “Pink & Blue” Day Work?
On Friday, October 18, 2013, students may dress out of uniform and wear pink or blue in support of the born and unborn babies in the community. Kids are encouraged to do an extra chore around the house or for a neighbor to raise money, or perhaps donate their weekly allowance and bring that in to school as their contribution for dressing out of uniform. Please make sure the children let their parents know why they are contributing! (If checks are brought in, please make them payable to Waterleaf Women’s Center – thank you) www.WaterleafWC.org.
Skate in to some Fun with the Annual Booster’s Roller Skating Party
Roll into some fun, and let your child show off what they learned in their skating gym classes at the upcoming ASAA Boosters Club annual roller skating party on Wednesday, November 6th. The event will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Aurora Skate Center. As usual there is no school the next day, so don’t worry about being up too late! All are welcome – so bring your friends, family and neighbors for a great evening of skating fun! To get your discounted tickets, please return the bottom portion of the Roller Skating Flier going home today with all oldest and only students and your payment no later than Wednesday, October 30th. The flyer is also available at the school website. Please contact Debbie Kosmach at nolkos@aol.com with any questions.
ASCA Sock Sale
ASCA Boosters is once again offering school socks that can be worn with your uniform. Check out the ASCA Sock Sales Flier on the school website for these great socks. They come in a variety of styles appropriate for girls or boys. All socks are personalized with our ASCA logo. No more sock mismatches! No more searching the stores for socks that meet the dress code! These ‘Made in the USA’ socks are just what every student needs to complement their uniform. They are available in "quarter crew" style in white or navy for both boys and girls. We also offer a girl’s knee high option in navy and a boy’s standard crew sock also in navy. Sock orders will be fulfilled upon receipt, so do not delay and order today! Please contact Debbie Kosmach at nolkos@aol.com with any questions.
Community Outreach
October Shoe/Boot Collection
Time to clean out your closet! During October, Community Outreach will be collecting gently used shoes and boots for children and adults. They will be given to Hesed House and the Peoples Resource Center. If you have any questions please contact Michele Klein at Mklein511@comcast.net.
ASCA Feed My Starving Children Packing Session on Friday, November 8
Conferences for teachers, service for us! No school on November 8th – come serve instead. To register your family for this 2:30–4:30 pm session, please follow the instructions below:
Visit http://volunteer.fmsc.org/Register/Default.aspx Select JOIN a Group. Enter Join Code 341686 and click Search. Agree to volunteer guidelines and click Confirm. Log in or Create a New Account. Once you have entered your information you can click Add Member Names to add your children.
Feed My Starving Children packaging sessions are held at 555 Exchange Court, Aurora, IL 60504. Children in grades 3 and up are welcome to participate. Space is limited so register today! Any questions, please contact Ann Zediker at jazediker@comcst.net
Book Collection
Community Outreach and Girl Scout Troop 455 ask for your assistance in collecting books for Hesed House's after school reading program for children. Please bring or send in any new or gently used books that you would like to donate to the collection box located in the school office. If you have any questions please contact Debbie Kosmach at nolkos@aol.com
Class of 2014 Car Wash
The ASCA Class of 2014 will be holding a car wash this Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm in the ASCA south parking lot. All monies earned will go towards the classes’ legacy gift. Please contact Lory Watson at lorywatson@mac.com, or Tina Flanagan at thepookys@aol.com with any questions. We hope to see you there!
Out of Uniform Days – benefitting the ASCA Class of 2015
Out of uniform days are here! Once again, the current 7th grade class (Class of 2015) is offering an out of uniform fundraiser to raise money for its 8th grade class trip. Your child can enjoy six out of uniform days while participating in this fundraiser. A form was sent home with all K-8 oldest and only students last week, and is also available at the school website.
The cost to participate in this fundraiser is $25 per student for all six days (you save $5). If you prefer, you may pay as you go for each day separately at the cost of $5 per student, per day. Checks should be made payable to ASCA. Advanced payment for all six out of uniform days must be returned by Friday, November 1st.
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.
News from All Saints Athletic Association – Go Saints!!!!
Basketball Evaluations Begin This Weekend!
Evaluations are scheduled as follows:
Saturday, October 19
8 -10 am 8th grade girls
10 -12 pm 6th grade girls
12 – 2 pm 7th grade girls
2 – 4 pm 5th grade girls
Sunday, October 20
5 – 7 pm 5th grade boys
7 – 9 pm 6th grade boys
Saturday, October 26
8:30-10:30 am 8th grade boys
10:30 am -12:30 pm 7th grade boys
Come out on Saturday, November 2nd and join us for Trivia Night!!!
It takes place from 6 until 10 pm. This will be a fun night of trivia! Decorate your table, and win a prize for best table. There will be prizes for top table scores. Tables of 10 are $350, or $40 per person. This is a BYOB event so you must be 21 years of age to attend. Appetizers will be provided. Proceeds from this night will help fund the expansion and painting of our gym floor so our teams will have extended practice times. The Trivia Night Order Form is being sent home with the oldest and only in back pack mail. For the tickets and/or questions, please contact Jim Juhas at jjuhas65@gmail.com, or Keith Glab at westtownplating@yahoo.com.