Saints Speak
From Mrs. Santos
October 19, 2016
Embracing a Generous Life – The Grace of Stewardship
In his short but profound booklet, Embracing a Generous Life, Bishop Robert Morneau describes stewardship in a nutshell: receive, nurture, share, return. I love this description. When we share what we have been freely given from our loving and gracious God, we collectively can make a difference. We can affect change. In stewardship, we contribute to something larger than ourselves.
Stewardship is essentially about generosity, be it in giving freely from material goods that we possess, from our God given abilities, or simply our presence. Time, talent and treasure – it is all equal in the eyes of God. It oftentimes takes practice to learn how to become a “cheerful giver”. People who become successful at stewardship discover graces and blessings that return in abundance. Many times, we receive more than we can possibly give.
This past week, our students and school families embodied the virtue of stewardship in the following ways:
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We were successful in meeting our school goal at the Scholastic Fall Book Fair.Our students will be enjoying an All School Out of Uniform Day reward as a result.More importantly, our school library collection will greatly increase as a result of the generosity of our school.This event could not have been possible without the time and talents of all of the volunteers and co-chairs.
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Our students participated in the Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat event to help fund scholarships given through the Catholic Education Foundation of the Diocese of Joliet.Almost $600 was collected which will fund over 85% of one diocesan scholarship.While the token amount of a $1 contribution may seem small, one deserving student will greatly benefit as a result of many small sacrifices.
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Saints News
Fall Picture Retakes
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 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 Wednesday, October 26. Students should be in uniform to be photographed.
Report Card Day
First quarter report cards will be sent home a week from today on Wednesday, October 26. You may keep the report card, but please sign and return the report card envelope to school the next day.
Note to 8th grade students: if you are planning on taking the Catholic High School Entrance Exam in January, please put this report card in a safe place. You may need to submit it with your application.
Saints From the Past
The St. Francis High School Theatre Department is pleased to congratulate All Saints Catholic Academy graduate, Caitlin Stockley (ASCA Class of 2013), for being cast in the fall play, “Noises Off”.
The show will take place at the Kuhn Cultural Arts Center at St. Francis High School on:
Thursday, November 17, 2016 – 7:30pm
Friday, November 18, 2016 – 7:30pm
Saturday, November 19, 2016 – 1:30pm
Saturday, November 19, 2016 – 7:30pm
The St. Francis High School community congratulates Katie Harvey (ASCA Class of 2015) on being named the October Student of the Month in Religion.
If you have some news to share about one of our graduates, please send your news item (and a photo if possible) to Patty Bajek at pbajek@ascacademy.org. We would love to feature them in future Saints From the Past.
Saints Having Fun
Halloween Costume Guidelines
We know that many of our preschool through grade 5 students are thinking about their costume for the Halloween Parade and parties on Monday, October 31. Preschool through Grade 1 students may wear their costumes to school. Grade 2 through 5 students should bring their costume to school to change into.
Please keep the following guidelines in mind when making/purchasing your costume:
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No Masks
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No Makeup
- No Weapons
Trunk or Treat is Almost Here – Will YOU be coming???
Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking lot outside Door 1 (facing Aurora Avenue) on Friday, October 28 from 4 – 5 pm with fun for all, rain or shine! 
If you are interested in seeing what a decorated trunk looks like, one of our parents will have her car parked facing the car line this Friday, October 21. Plan on cruising by and taking a peak, or even park your car to stop and take a closer look.
What 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 pizza and Affy Tapples, a bake sale to benefit the ASCA Class of 2018, a karate team demonstration, a bouncy house, best decorated trunk prizes, of course TREATS, and more!
Please click on the Trunk or Treat information flyer on how you can join the fun for 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 click here to see the attached flyer for more details. Online sign up is currently taking place. Please register today to secure your spot, and enjoy a lovely afternoon with your daughter(s) and friends. Please contact Monica Risdon at monicarisdon@gmail.com with any questions.
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.
The SCARCE Green Fair is back
The highly anticipated annual SCARCE Green Fair will be held Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds from 10 am -4 pm. Come interact with a variety of environmentally friendly vendors covering these topics:
This fun, family event will feature eco-friendly vendors, live entertainment, a kids craft corner, STEM/STEAM activities and plenty of 
food to keep the crowds happy!
The Green Fair will also feature Nature Cat. He is the star of a new children’s show on WTTW – Channel 11. Nature Cat loves nature as much as we do! Learn! Shop! Play! Eat!
No Cookin’ in the Kitchen – Buffalo Wild Wings
No Cookin’ in the Kitchen, benefitting the ASCA Class of 2018 and their 8th grade trip will be held at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, October 26. 
The Class of 2018 will receive 10% of your pretax bill from Buffalo Wild Wings when ASCA families enjoy lunch or dinner on these days.
Here is the best part!!! If you purchase Buffalo Wild Wings Scrip (and yes, they have Scrip Now eCards), you will earn 8% towards your 2016-2017 Family Fundraising Obligation. SO, earn money for the Class of 2018, earn money for yourself, and enjoy a lunch or dinner at B-Dubs on the 26th! If you have any questions about Scrip, please contact Lauren Giroux at lauren_jackson7@yahoo.com.
Please click on 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!
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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 on for the Out of Uniform form for more info. If you have any questions, please contact Robin Beck at robindbeck24@gmail.com.
Saints In Competition
From the Saints Sidelines…..
Congratulations to our Boys 5A team which is currently undefeated and holding strong in 1st Place in the DPLVBA. Other winning teams this weekend included the Girls 7B team. Way to go Saints!
YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS “BLUE OUT” on Friday, October 28th starting at 6pm. Gather your friends and family to show our 8th grade athletes support as they play their final matches on home court! Special Appearances by some ASCA Volleyball Alum from the Classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016. Come out and watch these current high school players take on our 8th Grade Boys in a just for fun scrimmage. Wear your Special Edition “BLUE OUT” t-shirt for FREE admission and a FREE popcorn!
Do you have a current 3rd or 4th grader thinking of playing volleyball or cheerleading? We are offering Special FREE admission on Friday, October 28th to all 3rd & 4th graders. Come see what the excitement is all about as they prepare for the athletic program as 5th graders.
THERE IS STILL TIME….Basketball Paradise has begun BEFORE school skills sessions for 3rd – 5th grade boys & girls. There were almost 40 students at our first session on the 18th. WOW!!!
7:00 - 7:45 AM
ASCA GYMNASIUM
Confirm Enrollment by contacting
ASCA Athletic Director – Keith Glab at kglab@ascacademy.org
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.
Not attending TRIVIA NIGHT?…here is still an opportunity to help the Athletic Association! Please consider purchasing or selling 50/50 raffle tickets (3 for $10 or 8 for $20). 50/50 tickets can be purchased by contacting Jim Juhas at jjuhas65@gmail.com or 630-740-5912. Winner will be drawn on October 22nd at the event, winner need not be present to win. Be sure to buy your 50/50 tickets TODAY!
Mark your calendars for the 2016 Fall Sports Banquet scheduled for Friday, November 18th.
All Saints Football and ASCA Cheerleading
This past weekend, All Saints played Immaculate Conception. In the JV game, IC prevailed 18-6; but in the Varsity game, the Saints came away with a hard fought 8-6 victory. Congratulations to all of our athletes! Thank you to the cheerleaders for always providing spirit and entertaining the crowd!
This coming weekend, the teams will be traveling into the city to play St. Gabriel at Taylor Laurdsen Park. This is the final week of the regular season. We will kick off the playoffs on October 29 and 30.
GO SAINTS!!