Assumption Life: Volume 5/Issue 15 November 8, 2023
Our Mission
We are Assumption Catholic School, a ministry of the Church of the Assumption. As a diverse community, we excel in academics and model Christ where each individual is safe, nurtured, respected, and treasured.
Together we pray
A Veterans Day Prayer
Dear Lord,
We know that freedom isn’t free and a special few pay the price for many.
We owe a debt of gratitude to all the courageous men and women who have served and sacrificed to protest us and our freedoms.
Today, as we remember our veterans, we ask you to bless each one and meet their every need.
We pray they will know how valued, respected and appreciated they are.
Please bless their families for their many sacrifices as well.
We ask for your protection over all who are serving now and ask you to bring them home safely.
We also ask you to comfort all who are missing someone who served.
In Jesus’ name we ask these things.
Amen.
Please pray for these friends of Assumption School:
Betty Tully
Janica Paustian
George Brandt
Danny O’Neill
Lonnie Ilmberger
And for Edna DiRe Gilbert, the Aunt of Ms. Schnabel, who passed away this week:
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
Together we can
Silent Signals
Parents often talk too much. A silent signal could speak louder than words.
1) Smile and point to the shoes that need to be picked up.
2) Decide with your child on signals that would work better than words during a conflict or as a reminder of manners.
3) When you feel upset, try putting your hand on your heart to signal,
"I love you." You'll both feel better.
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PTG Perks Coffee at Morning Assembly
11/9/2023
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Trimester 1 Ends
11/9/2023
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Veteran's Day - No School
11/10/2023
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5th Gr. Sponsored School Mass
11/12/2023, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Parish Sacramental Parent/Child Session
11/12/2023, 11 AM – 11 AM
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2:00 P.M. Dismissal
11/15/2023
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8th & 2nd Grades Class Mass
11/15/2023, 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
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Foundation Meeting
11/15/2023, 7:15 PM – 7:15 PM
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Free Dress November Birthdays
11/16/2023
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PTG Social
11/16/2023, 7 PM – 7 PM
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STAR Trimester 1 Testing Window Ends
11/17/2023
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Noon Dismissal
11/21/2023
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Thanksgiving Prayer Service
11/21/2023, 11 AM – 11 AM
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Dads Club Meeting
11/21/2023, 7 PM – 7 PM
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Thanksgiving Break - No School
11/22/2023
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Thanksgiving - No School
11/23/2023
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Thanksgiving Break - No School
11/24/2023
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First Sunday in Advent
11/26/2023
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Classes Resume
11/27/2023
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Grade 7 Building Faith Community Series
11/28/2023
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2:00 P.M. Dismissal
11/29/2023
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Trimester 1 Report Cards Go Home
11/29/2023
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6th & 4th Grades Class Mass
11/29/2023, 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
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Trimester 1 Zero Tardies Free Dress
11/30/2023
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TK/Kindergarten Social
11/30/2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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St. Nick's Boutique
12/1/2023
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Second Sunday in Advent
12/3/2023
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School Board Meeting
12/5/2023, 7 PM – 7 PM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
12/6/2023
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Feast of St. Nicholas
12/6/2023
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Science Faire
12/6/2023, 7:15 PM – 7:15 PM
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Women's Advent Retreat
12/7/2023, 6:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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PTG Perks Coffee Social at Morning Assembly
12/8/2023
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Parent Hours Alert:
School Sunday Mass THIS SUNDAY (11/12/23)
If you attend this Sunday's 5th grade sponsored Masses at 10 a.m. and your students wear their school uniform, you can earn a parent hour and your student can earn a free dress. All are welcome!
How does it work:
- Attend the 10 a.m. Mass this Sunday at our church with students in FULL UNIFORM.
- Look for a staff person (Mrs. Rocheford) who will give you a free dress pass for a specific day.
- Place your last name and grade on the free dress pass.
- Turn in the free dress pass on the assigned school Mass Free Dress Day to your student's teacher of the office.
- One hour per family.
Fun Run Help!
Please contact [email protected] to see if you can help the Fun Run on November 15! A really fun way to earn some great parent hours!
It's your weekly...
HANDBOOK HELPER
HONOR ROLL
Principal’s Honors List
To be eligible for the Honors List a student in grades 6, 7 & 8 must earn a 95% average in all six
daily subjects: Religion, Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Literature and an 95% average
in all three weekly subjects: P.E., Art & Music on the trimester Report Card. Work Habits and
behavior must be assessed as “Meets Expectation” with limited to no “Approaching
Expectation” and no “Needs Improvement” scores. Students who have received a referral or
detention are disqualified from that trimester’s Principal’s List.
Have a news item or event information you'd like to share? Email Mrs. Barbera at [email protected] with a short blurb (with links!) and a flyer (jpg or png, please) by Tuesday evening and it will be included in Wednesday's Assumption Life.
PS PDFs can be submitted but can only be included as an attachment to your news item. Thank you!
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Dear Friends and Families of Assumption School,
Fun Run is COMING! Students are warming up, stretching, and getting ready for that finish line! Next Wednesday, during the school day, students will be in three different heats during the day and cheered on by parents, each other, teachers and our 8th grade coaches! This is one of my favorite days of the year. And we are getting close to our fundraising goal of $65,000 for this event! Please send out your fundraising pages and help us reach our goal!
As we approach Veterans Day, we are reminded of the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who have served and continue to serve our great nation. It is a day to honor and express our gratitude to those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom and preserving the values we hold dear.
On Veterans Day, we encourage all families to take a moment to thank a veteran and reflect on the profound impact their service has on our lives. It's an opportunity for our children to learn the values of respect, gratitude, and patriotism.
As we honor our veterans, let us also remember that service to others and the community is a cornerstone of our Catholic education. We thank all those who have served and their families for their sacrifices and contributions to our country. May God bless them and our great nation.
Today, Wednesday, we celebrated having the Bishop O'Dowd Traveling Jazz Band perform at Assumption School for our Kindergarten through 8th grade. Under the direction of Mr. Randolph, these high school students played trumpets, saxophones, bass guitar, drums, piano to snapping fingers and clapping hands of our students. It was so much fun to listen at the end of the day to some great music! Thank you, Bishop O'Dowd for the opportunity.
As you may have already seen in an earlier Assumption Life Special Edition, Mr. Fargo, a 4th grader, made my job just a little easier by visiting classrooms, wearing the principal vest, and doing a few recess duties as Principal for a Day. He made a special announcement today and we are excited about tomorrow's free dress.
On Tuesday, we presented Denis Ducey a check for more than $2,600 to the American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness in honor of his wife, Marnelle Veira Ducey. Thank you to all who participated.
This Thursday marks the end of the First Trimester! We are so excited to celebrate all our scholars for their hard work and commitment to their learning. It has not been an easy road ... some students are still adjusting to the expectations and standards of excellence. But this is not a road travelled alone. With teacher feedback and support inside the classroom and parent support at home, we believe students can continue on a pattern of growth in learning and reach student goals by the end of the year.
Have a great week!
Lana Rocheford
Principal
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News from Andy Fargo - Principal for the Day
Read more for Thurs. 11/9 Free Dress proclamation
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Assumption Academic Decathlon recruiting 5th though 8th graders
Assumption School is looking for students in Grades 5 - 8 to join our Academic Decathlon Team.
The National Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon (or AJHD) strives to cultivate academic talents, collaboration and organization, and celebrate them in the context of spirit-filled competition.
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Fun Run Update
The Fun Run is next Wednesday (Nov. 15th). Read more to learn what to expect.
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PTG Friendsgiving Parent Education Night
Thursday, November 16th from 7:00-8:00pm
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TK/K Information Night welcomes current and prospective families
Want to learn more about our school's TK and Kindergarten programs? Talk to teachers, families, and administration? Watch your kids learn and play? Click here!
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Spread the Word about Assumption School! Write a Review!
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Thanksgiving Pies, Cakes & Desserts for Teachers and Staff 2023
Link to Info. & Sign-Up sheet enclosed!
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Cross Country End of Season Gathering - Saturday Dec 2 from 6pm - 8pm
Open for Final Meet Results and Photo Link!
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Mark your calendars for CYO sponsored 10:00 am Masses!
11/19, 1/14, 4/7 & 4/21
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St. Nick’s Boutique VIRTUAL MINI AUCTION Is Back for 2023!
You don't have to tackle the lines on Black Friday! Bid on our mini-Auction for St. Nick's Boutique, benefitting Davis Street Preschool and Building Futures. Link below.
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Breakfast with Santa - Enjoy a morning with Santa! Volunteer to be on the Elf Squad!
Take pictures with Santa and enjoy a great breakfast after attending one of the Sunday liturgies. See below for details.
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Altar Server Training - 4th through 8th Grade
November 6, 7, and 13 at 3:15 - 4:15
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St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive
Through November 12th
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Moreau Winter Band Concert
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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Hey, congrats! You got to the end. Way to go! Fun fact: The army is older than the country itself. George Washington led the first continental army in June of 1775. This means that our army predates our country by more than one year.
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