With prayer and sympathy
We are sorry to tell our community that PreSchool teacher Bridget Cantafio’s mother passed away on Sunday. Mrs. Rosemary McCormick will be waked at Dreschler- Brown Funeral Home on Marion in Oak Park on Thursday, February 2 from 3 to 9 PM. Her funeral Mass will be on Friday, February 3 at 10 AM at St. Bernardine Church, 7264 West Harrison, Forest Park. We send our prayers to Mrs. Cantafio and her family.
Catholic Schools’ Week
Thank you to all who visited and volunteered at Sunday’s Open House. We are blessed to part of such a vibrant and committed community. A reminder that Thursday is Buddy Bowling Day. Students are out of uniform and can wear Class Colors which were assigned in last week’s Wednesday Mailing or Ascension Colors. Pizza lunch will be provided by Home and School. On Friday students can wear mis-matched clothing or Sports Team Wear. At 2 PM the 8th grade class of 2012 will play the faculty and staff in a best-of-three volleyball game in the Gym.
Registration for 2012-13
Registration information for next school year went home last Wednesday. Registration for current families closes on February 15, 2012. After that date the registration fee will increase to $150 per family. Call the school office with any questions. Tuition for current families must be up-to-date or registration will not be valid.
PSAS financial assistance application forms are available in the Parish Center and on the school website. The mailing deadline is April 15, 2012.
Special Early Childhood Open House
Parents of potential Early Childhood students are welcome to see Ascension School’s outstanding program in action on Tuesday, February 21 or Thursday, February 23, from 10AM to 11AM each day. Administrators will be available to answer questions both days.
Class of 2012 Fundraising Lunch
8th Grade will sponsor a fundraising lunch on Friday, February 10, 2012. The bill of fare will include a turkey sandwich, drink, and snack/dessert. The cost will be $4.00 per child. Be advised that there will be no hot lunch or milk available to students on the day. Students should bring their own lunch and drink if they choose not to participate.
MISSION DAY NEWS
Friday, February 3 is the scheduled deadline for Mission Day Master Order Forms and Volunteer Sheets. Please send them in for all students K-8 to your homeroom teachers. ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE, and LIMITED QUANTITIES ARE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE. Many volunteers are still needed for both the morning and afternoon shifts! Bakers should send in baked goods form as we need more than 100 cakes to make the Cake Walk a success. The goldfish will be swimming this year in thanks to two Ascension families! Thank you—Raffle forms and information is now available on the school website as well as a partial list of available prizes. Top individual seller and top classroom receive special prizes. Remember that all money raised will go to the missions. Contact Helene Harlovic (386-5461) for additional information.
Olweus Anti-Bullying Program
Ascension kicked off its Olweus anti bullying program on Tuesday, January 31 with an assembly and anti-bullying video program. Student class meetings will begin February 10 in religion classes. The school’s anti-bullying video will be available on the school’s website tomorrow, February 2. Thanks to all students who helped with this excellent presentation.
Grade 7 Participated in Montini Catholic Quiz Bowl
On 1/24/12, Ascension sent a team of 7th grade students to Montini Catholic High School for their “It’s Academic Quiz Bowl.” The team included Emma Drever, Kelly Frumkin, Bill McNulty and John Pollard. John Pollard took 3rd place in the Social Studies individual test. Thank you for representing Ascension School so well.
Congratulations, Sarah!
Sarah Coffman, Ascension alumna, recently was awarded 1st place in the Vocal Composition category at the Illinois Music Educators' Association convention in January. Sarah wrote a piece for soprano, violin and piano accompaniment, and she performed it at the convention's Honor Concert.
Trivia Night Team Participants and Volunteers Needed
The next Trivia Night is Saturday, February 11. Chris Ondrla is asking for volunteers to help with developing the questions and creating the power point for the competition. Bartenders and registration help is still needed. Call 848-3099.
Class of 2012 Upcoming Events
2/3: Grade 8 versus Faculty and Staff Volleyball Game
2/7: Grade 8 Science Fair in the Pine Room 3 to 6 PM
2/9: Van Gogh Photographers will be at Ascension on Thursday, to take Graduation Pictures. Students should dress appropriately. They will also be photographed in a cap and gown. A $10 deposit is due at time of the sitting.
2/10: Fundraising Lunch and Student Council Dance
Today’s Mailing Includes:
Ascension Dome
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