All Saints Day is very special for us at ASCA, as it is our feast day. We enjoy a rich set of examples of people throughout the centuries who have been able to be the prayerful, others-centered people – people that we all hope we are able to be. Ask your children to share with you the stories of what these average normal folks were able to do when they let God be their guide.
All Souls Day on November 2nd continues the reflection, giving us a moment in time to be grateful for our personal saints who have gone before us. For you personally, it might have been your mom or dad, or a favorite aunt. At my age, I have lost both of my parents; and my husband died at the age of 46 while my children were still young. I use the word “lost” because that is exactly how I felt as each of these people passed; ….but now, years later, I realize that they are still hugely a part of my life. They have never left me…….just as Jesus never left us after his death. It creates an obligation for me. As long as I am here, sharing all that these people were when they were here on earth, they still live on. Share all that you can with your children so that they know their family that has gone before ….they will live forever in that way.
Ways to Celebrate Halloween (From the St. Thomas Parish Bulletin)
With Halloween being such a big event with our children and adults alike, here are some ways to celebrate keeping our faith in mind on this day:
1. Tell your children that Halloween can be a festive day to "kick off" the celebration of All Saints Day. We ask the saints to pray for us.
2. Research a saint and dress up as it.
3. During a meal or at bedtime, recite a short litany of family members who have died and whom you remember in your prayers. After each name, have everyone say, "Pray for us".
4. Make a special meal every year for dinner, maybe the same meal, to be your family's tradition for Halloween.
5. Halloween comes from the word "hallowed" which means "blessed or holy." Halloween is the night that anticipates the celebration of our living connection with all the faithful who have lived and died before us. So the night before All Saints Day, let's remember and celebrate our belief in the Communion (close connection) of Saints in our own lives.
The 2012-2013 Year-End Financial Report and
2013-2014 Budget Report for ASCA Families
The 2012-2013 Year End Financial Report and 2013-2014 Budget Report for ASCA are being sent home in hard copy today with all oldest and only students. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Maria Gulli, Finance Chairperson, at pmgulli@comcast.net.
Experienced Photoshop/Graphic Designer Needed for DDA Picture Project
The Grade Picture Project Committee for the Dinner Dance Auction is looking for an individual who has Photoshop experience to help with the Grade Pictures being created for the DDA. This can be done entirely from home, and any assistance would be most welcome. Please contact Laura Brantley at laura.wb@sbcglobal.net Tina Gregus at tmgregus@gmail.com.
Market Day
Our next Market Day of the year will be held on Wednesday, November 13th, with product pick up from 2:30-3:30 pm in the gym (please enter through Door 9). As a reminder, at least 10% of your pre-tax order will be credited to the 2013-2014 fundraising obligation, so please take advantage of this fundraising opportunity.
You are encouraged to place your order online at www.marketday.com, and pay by credit card. The deadline for internet orders is Saturday, November 9th, at 11 pm. All Saints Catholic Academy's school code is 27119.
Volunteers are needed to help sort and stack the food. Please contact Tracy Coleman at tracytroy@aol.com, if you are able to help.
Report Cards
Report cards are being sent home today. Please remember to sign and return the report card envelope tomorrow, Thursday, October 31. You may retain the report card copy.
Kindergarten Open House
All Saints will be hosting a Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, November 12 from 8:45 – 10:30 am. All Saints invites all potential kindergarten students and their parents to come and spend the morning at ASCA. Experience the class and meet the staff. Find out more about the enriched kindergarten curriculum, and have all of your questions answered. To register for this event, please contact Patty Bajek at (630) 961-6125 or pbajek@ascacademy.org.
Fall Parent Conferences-Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8th
Online registration for Parent Conferences has now ended. Please contact Helen Kolar at hkolar@ascacademy.org, or (630) 961-6125 with any questions, or for assistance in scheduling your conference at this time.
Child Care During Conferences
Student Voices will be providing child care on Thursday, November 7 during parent conferences in Café 1 from 8 am until 9 pm. Please contact Maria Kazlauskas at mkazlauskas@ascacademy.org with any questions. Please note that there will be no child care on Friday, November 8.
Safe Touch Preview
Safe Touch materials will be available for parent preview during parent conferences at the school office.
SHPP Meeting
Our next SHPP (School Home Parish Partnership) meeting will be on Wednesday, November 13 at 9:15 am after mass in Café 1. Please plan on joining us on the 13th! Contact Robin Gullborg at robinborg@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
The ASCA school store,
The Run Away Pencil, is open every Monday and Thursday morning just outside Café 1 from 7:30 to 7:50 am. Please visit to see the
wide variety of school supplies available.
Thank you for your support
Our recent Fall Book Fair was a great success! The monies earned from the sales will be used to purchase books for our library. Thank you for your generous support. We also want to thank all of the volunteers that shared their time, talent and experience to make the book fair a wonderful event for students and school families.
The True Meaning of the Rosary
Thursday, November 14th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in McSherry Hall
The rosary is one of the most widespread devotions in the Catholic faith. Catholics are usually associated with the rosary and devotion to the Virgin Mary. The origins of this common, yet controversial devotion are surprising. Why have saints and visionaries throughout the centuries stressed the importance and power of these seemingly repetitious prayers? What effect does the rosary possess for us today? And, is the rosary one of the remedies of peace and calm amid so many social ills? These and other questions will be examined as we delve into the true meaning and purpose of this devotion. The evening will culminate with the praying of the Rosary. Please contact Anne-Marie Cronin at anne.marie.cronin@sbcglobal.net with any questions.
December Hot Lunch Orders
December hot lunch orders may be placed online from November 1-15. Please visit https://fspro.orderlunches.com. All Saints’ school password is allsaints136.
Community Outreach
ASCA Feed My Starving Children Packing Session November 8th
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, 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! Please contact Ann Zediker at jazediker@comcast.net with any questions.
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. Thank you in advance for your help.
Roller Skating Party – Deadline Extended!
The ASAA Boosters Club will host its annual roller skating party next Wednesday, November 6th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Aurora Skate Center. The discounted ticket deadline has been extended to this Friday, November 1st. The Roller Skating Flier can be found on the school website. Bring all of your friends, family and neighbors for a great evening. There is NO SCHOOL the next day so come out and have some fun with your friends! If you have already purchased your tickets, they will be sent home in your child’s backpack on Monday, November 4th. Contact Debbie Kosmach with questions: nolkos@aol.com.
Do you enjoy Baking?
Well, Booster's is looking for you! We need your help to make the upcoming Bake Sale at the Roller Skating outing on November 6th a success! You do not have to attend the event to donate! If you are interested in donating some baked goods, please contact Debbie Kosmach at nolkos@aol.com.
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.
Out of Uniform Days – benefitting the ASCA Class of 2015
The deadline to preregister for the Out of uniform Days benefiting the Class of 2015 is this Friday, November 1. Your child can enjoy six out of uniform days while participating in this fundraiser. The Out of Uniform Form is available at the school website.
The pre-registration cost to participate in the 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. 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 for your support.
Save the Date for Breakfast with Santa at ASCA
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he will be stopping at ASCA!
Don’t miss the opportunity for photos and fun on Saturday, December 14th from 8 am - 11am. Bring your ho-ho-whole family to have a picture taken with Santa. The 8th Grade Elves will be entertaining families with games, storytelling, and activities. A continental breakfast will be served.
The cost will be $25 per family, which includes 2 photos, crafts, Christmas stories and the continental breakfast! Additional photos may be purchased.
Be on the lookout for more information to come. This event is sponsored by the Class of 2014, and proceeds will benefit the Class of 2014 Legacy Gift Project.
Healthy Tips from Mrs. Loscheider
- Here is your Halloween tip - Have your ghost or goblin eat an early dinner/snack. They will tend to eat less candy once they return home from trick or treating. Have a safe evening.
- When was your last Family fire drill? Observe your children and your pets. Pets will hide. Will your child reenter your home to retrieve the pet?
- This is also a good time to have your furnace checked, along with filters and batteries for alarms too.
News from the All Saints Athletic Association
Volleyball News
Congratulations to all our volleyball players for a great season! Regular season games ended this past weekend, and All Saints came in 4th overall out of 20 schools in our league! Special kudos to the following teams and their coaches who now go in to the playoffs with undefeated season records:
8A Girls (12-0) Coach Stephanie VanEekeren
6B2 Girls (10-0) Coach Russ Kalins
5A Boys (10-0) Coach Stephanie VanEekeren
Playoffs for all teams will take place this weekend and continue the following weekend with championship games also scheduled. Be sure to check www.dplvba.org (League Remaining Match Schedule by Date and Location tab) for the schedules of all games, and come out and cheer our players!
Basketball News!
The basketball season is closely approaching with some teams playing as early as Saturday, November 23rd. Parents……..…keep an eye out for an email this week announcing teams and assigned coaches!
Come out this Saturday November 2nd and join us for Trivia Night!!!
This is a fun night of trivia from 6 to 10 pm! Decorate your table and win a prize for best table. Tables of 10 for $350 or $40 per person. This is a BYOB event, so you must be 21 years of age to attend. A terrific menu has been prepared:
· Italian Sausage Bites w/Seasonal Roasted Peppers
· Cocktail Meatballs in a Marinara Sauce
· Caprese Skewers
· Tuscan Skewers
· Italian Sausage Mushroom Caps
There will also be prizes for top table scores.
1st prize: iPad; 2nd prize: bottles of wine and 3rd prize: a basket of cheer!
Proceeds from this night will help fund the expansion and painting of our gym floor so our teams will have extended practice times. For tickets and or questions contact Jim Juhas at jjuhas65@gmail.com, or Keith Glab @ westtownplating@yahoo.com.