Saints Speak
From Mrs. Santos
October 5, 2016
In a couple of weeks, the first quarter will end on Thursday, October 20. Report cards will go home the following Wednesday. A report card is a snapshot in time that measures your student’s performance and progress. Through our mission statement, we know that All Saints partners with parents to nurture future leaders through the formation and education of each child in spirit, mind and body. It is a relationship with the best interest of each student at the heart of our focus.
On November 3 and 4, we look forward to our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences. Student success takes the committed actions of both families and schools working together to support students in their academic, social and emotional growth. This is a shared responsibility. We reach out to and engage families in meaningful ways in their child’s educational journey. Similarly, families must do their part to actively support their child’s learning and development.
Preschool through grade 5 conferences on these days will be similar to how they have been structured in the past. Families will have the opportunity to sign up for a 15 minute conference with their student’s homeroom teacher. The online sign up for conference times will begin on Monday, October 24.
Conferences for junior high students will look a little bit different to how they have taken place in the past. Junior high conferences will be conducted in an arena style. Instead of signing up for a conference with only your junior high student’s homeroom teacher, conferences will be open for parents to visit with some or all of the junior high and specials teachers anytime during the conference schedule.
How will this work? Families can choose which teachers they wish to meet with and head to their designated areas of the school. You do not need to schedule a specific time to meet with teachers. Conferences will be 5 minutes in length. They will be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. This will give parents the opportunity to meet with each teacher their child has if they so choose, or just a few based on their child’s classroom performance.
We hope that you take advantage of this time to get to know your son or daughter’s teachers, and to talk about what can be done to ensure a successful school experience.
Saints News
The Fall Book Fair Begins on Tuesday, October 11
Students will preview the book fair on Tuesday, October 11th. Book Fair hours are as follows:
Tuesday, October 11: Preview Day
Wednesday, October 12: 9:15 am – 11 am; 1 – 6 pm
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 will also be 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. The will be happy to help you.
A book fair takes a lot of volunteer help. We need assistance with setup and take down of merchandise displays, helping students and parents make book selections, escorting children to and from classrooms to the fair, and processing sales. We appreciate all of our wonderful volunteers. Signing up couldn't be easier. If you would like to volunteer, please click on the following SignUpGenius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4eaeab2aab9-asca3. Please note that you must have completed Protecting God's Children to volunteer. Please contact Maryanne Higdon in the school office with any questions about Protecting God's Children.
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). Thank you in advance for your help!
See you at the Fair!!!!
Acclaimed Children’s Author to Visit All Saints
Aaron Reynolds is a New York Times Bestselling Author and has written many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Nerdy Birdy, Here Comes Destructosaurus!, Carnivores, and the Caldecott Honor Winning Creepy Carrots! He has a passion for kids’ books and seeing kids reading them. He will be visiting All Saints on Thursday, October 14 to meet with our K-5 students. Mr. Reynolds lives in Chicago with his wife, 2 kids, 4 cats, and anywhere between zero and ten goldfish, depending on the day. You can learn more about him at http://www.aaron-reynolds.com/.
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 bring their portrait package with them 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 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 Wednesday, October 26. Students should be in uniform to be photographed.
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 Wednesday, October 26. This month, the Class of 2018 will receive a portion of proceeds from Buffalo Wild Wings when ASCA families enjoy lunch or dinner there. So, save the date and plan on enjoying a day without cooking on October 26. Look for the BWW coupon soon!
Enterprising Saints
Scrip Reminder
Due to the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 10, all Scrip orders will be due by 8 am on Tuesday, October 11. Orders will be ready for pick up/sent home on Thursday, October 13.
Dinner Dance Auction – DDA
The School Wide Auction Basket Collection continues through next Friday, October 14. 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!
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 evening to celebrate All Saints!
Saints In Action
Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat – 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. We are asking that each student 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.
The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) of the Diocese of Joliet awards over a million dollars in scholarship assistance to students attending Catholic schools throughout the Diocese each year, and All Saints has been the recipient of a generous amount of these funds. We are grateful to them for their support of All Saints students and families.
Outdoor Luminary Mass at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery
The 22nd annual “Light of My Life” outdoor Mass will be held in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, corner of Columbia and North Ave., Naperville, on Sunday, October 9 at 6:15 pm. This mass fulfills your Sunday obligation, so bring the family. The intention ("Light of My Life" form attached) of this evening is to dedicate a luminaria as a silent tribute to any person(s) who may have touched your life in a special way, deceased or living, past or present. Bring your own chairs or a blanket to sit on. All Are Welcome!
District 203 Seeking Input from All Saints Families
Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is taking a look at its yearly calendar and school day schedules to determine how to optimize student learning and better serve district families. They are examining whether a later start time could improve student performance, and whether children could benefit from more instruction in a school day. They are seeking input on these and other questions from all constituents who reside within D203 boundaries. If you meet this criteria, please take the online survey by going to http://tiny.cc/D203SchoolDay. All responses are strictly confidential.
Saints Having Fun
Halloween Parties and Parade
Just in case you have not heard, our students will be sharing the fun of dressing up in costumes for Halloween at school, along with having a class party. Preschool through grade 5 will be able to wear a costume and participate in a Halloween Parade. Grade 6 through Grade 8 will have more age appropriate activities to enjoy on this day. Please look for additional information and guidelines to come.
Trunk or Treat
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! 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 trunk). Students will be able to change into costume after school.
The information flyer on how you can join the fun is coming home soon with all of the details. Meanwhile, save the date, and check out all of the fun trunk decorating ideas on Pinterest and Google Images.
Trivia Night
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 order 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.
Saints at Home
Upcoming Events at St. Thomas the Apostle
- The Creeds… Ever Ancient Always New program will be presented on Monday, October 17 from 7 – 9 pm. All are welcome to join this discussion on the basics of our faith. For more information, please contact Chari Rosales at (630) 355-8980, X138.
- Jack Shea will be presenting a program entitled Home Traditions of Advent and Christmas on Wednesday, November 9 from 9 am – 3 pm. If you are interested in finding out more or registering, please contact Marge Coronado at mcoronado@stapostle.org, or (630) 355-8980, X118.
Saints On the Move
5th Grade Student Recognized by City of Naperville
We would like to congratulate Charlotte Torres for being one of the winning young artists of the Naperville Crime Prevention Calendar. Her drawing can be seen featured in the month of October in this year’s calendar. She was recently recognized as one of the award winners at the Naperville Municipal Center. She had the honor of meeting the Mayor and the Police Chief. Congratulations again to Charlotte!
S
aints In Competition
Our Saints continue to bring it!
Congratulations to our volleyball teams who celebrated wins this past weekend: Girls: 6A, 7A, 7B & 8B and Boys 5A and Boys 8A. 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/.
Be sure to come out and catch the action and cheer your Saints on to a victory!
Cross Country News!
Despite really nasty conditions, the ASCA athletes did their best and gave it their all in the SPL Championship meet on Saturday. In fact, 42% of our runners posted personal bests. Congratulations to the following teams who placed in their respective divisions for the SPL Championship: 5th grade boys (3rd), 7th grade boys (6th) and 8th grade girls (4th). Congratulations to our individual Championship ribbon winners: Ashley Donovan (7th), Brendan Fenlon (19th), Andrew Donovan (10th) and Katherine Coleman (19th).
As the season ends, the ASCA XC team wishes our graduating 8th grade runners and Coach Jimmy Watson (ASCA Class of 2013) all the best as they end their time with All Saints. Congratulations to all ASCA Cross Country runners for a terrific season!
All Saints Football and Cheerleading
This past weekend, our JV team lost a hard fought battle to St. Thecla; however, the All Saints Varsity was victorious. Keep up the great work!
The cheerleaders recently attended Cheer Spirit Day, hosted by St. Agnes. The day was filled with team building events, learning new cheers, performing half time routines and dances, and making new friends. The cheerleaders will be wearing pink bows during the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Thank you to the ASCA Cheerleaders for their ‘cheerful’ support of the All Saints football teams, rain or shine.
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.
Did you order the Special Edition “BLUE OUT” t-shirt? “BLUE OUT” has been scheduled for Friday, October 28th. Be sure to wear this specially designed t-shirt on October 28th for FREE admission and a FREE popcorn! 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! If you are interested in helping plan this special night, contact Erika Baka at jnebaka@gmail.com.
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.
GO SAINTS!!