ASA Families:

We are one week into Advent and three weeks until Christmas. As the weather seems to be getting colder, the children are full of warm excitement in anticipation of Christmas. As we prepare for Christmas, we are also preparing for other exciting events here at All Saints Academy. Here are some news and notes:

School Notes:

• Christmas Concert
  • The All Saints Academy Christmas Concert and Pageant will take place on Wednesday, December 13^th beginning at 6:30.
  • Students should arrive as follows:
    • 5^th grade by 5:50
    • Recorder Club and Song Leaders – no later than 6:00
    • Pre K, Kdg, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th – no later than 6:15
  • Everyone should report to the stage
• Attire:
  • All Students should be in Christmas colors (no jeans) except for Grade 2. 2^nd graders should be dressed in their saint costume.
  • Please leave jackets and all other outerwear with your parents. 

• DRESS DOWN DAY – MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017
  • In response to wonderful behavior at the Immaculate Conception holy day Mass. All students and staff may dress down on Monday, December 11^th, 2017.
  • Thank you all for a wonderful display of ASA behavior. 

• Morning Drop Off
  • Over the last few weeks, I have noticed that more families are arriving around the same time in the morning. This leads to more vehicles at the State Street entrance to the school. This is a reminder that the school recommendation is to drop your children off on the ASA side of the street as opposed to the St. Mary’s side of the street. I understand that this may be difficult as space is limited on that side of the street. I am asking that you make every attempt to drop off on the ASA side and if you need to drop off on the St. Mary’s side, it is suggested that you walk your child across the street. Thank you. 

• Family Mass
  • Everyone is invited to the Family Mass, this Sunday, December 10^th at 9:00 am at St. Vincent’s Church on Dodge Street.

• December Service Project
  • Our December Service Project is organized by our First Grade class. We are collecting mittens/gloves for children this winter season.
  • Please review the attached flyer to learn more about the project.

Calendar 

• Parent Calendar
  • The parent calendar is posted on the website and attached to this email. Please note that this calendar changes frequently so please check back and double check against the calendar in this email. 

• Week at a Glance
  • Monday, December 11^th    – DRESS DOWN DAY!
  • Tuesday, December 12^th   – Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service (1:00 gym)
  • Wednesday, December 13^th – Christmas Pageant – 6:30 CMOG
  • Wednesday, December 13^th – Pizza with the Principal – Kindergarten
  • Thursday, December 14^th – normal day
  • Friday, December 15^th   – December Birthday Dress Down Day

• Upcoming Events:
  • December 12^th – Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service
  • December 13^th – Christmas Concert – 6:30 at CMOG
  • December 22^nd – Christmas Parties and Events
  • December 23^rd– January 1^st – Christmas Break – No Stay and Play

• December Dress Down Days
  • December 15^th – December Birthday Dress Down
  • December 21^st – Service Project Dress Down ($1.00 or mitten/glove donation)
  • December 22^nd – Dress Down – Christmas Theme (more details to follow)

Lunch (Menu and Notes)

• MENU
  • Monday – Chicken Tenders, potato chips, fruit
  • Tuesday – Boomer’s Beef Taco, fruit, salad and milk (gluten free shells available)
  • Wednesday – NO HOT LUNCH – please pack and bring a lunch.
  • Thursday – Macaroni and Cheese, Dinner Roll, Fruit
  • Friday – Cheese Pizza Friday, Ice Cream available for $1.00
• Thank you to all the parents that have volunteered to help in the lunch room this year. We can always use an extra set of hands, so let me know if you want to help out one day. The need is from 11:15-12:30 daily.

• Nut Free School
  • We are a “nut free” environment here at ASA. There are numerous children with severe allergies so we require that the school be nut free. I ask that you keep that in mind when you pack your child’s lunch. We respect your cooperation in this manner. 

Continued Reminders:

• Communicating with School
  • Just a reminder that the best way to communicate a change in a child’s daily routine (such as early pick up or absence) is through email. The email should be sent directly to the homeroom teacher and if a change needs to occur once the child has arrived at school, the front desk should be emailed as well Reimann@dor.org
  • When making a phone call is the only option to notify of a change please be aware that after 1:30 it is often difficult to get the message to the classroom in time. We understand emergencies do occur but, if possible, please let us know as soon as possible.

Blessings,

Mr. Verzillo