What a wonderful moment – we are having our tenth first day of school!   These past ten years have been extraordinary and we are so grateful to all the founders, family, and staff who have made it all happen.  We have now graduated 229 students from our school to spread the message and model of Jesus Christ.

As we start the year, we traditionally remember the beliefs that have established us as the school community we are:

1. God is the beginning and end of all human existence
2. Education is essentially a moral endeavor
3. Parents are the primary educators of their children 
4. The subject of education is the student
5. Teaching is an intimate communication between souls
6. Diversity is the cornerstone of our community

Offering an excellent educational program is important, but the child and their relationship with God trumps it all. So, to each of you, I wish a wonderful year of happiness, peacefulness, and learning. Our second decade will be amazing!  We are grateful for God’s blessings.

Hot Lunch and Snack/Lunch Rules

Hot lunch begins on Tuesday, September 2^nd.  For classroom snacks, you may only send snacks to school that are from the approved snack list in their original packaging. We will not allow your child to open or eat a snack in their class room that is not on that list. For lunch in the cafeteria, if you send peanut butter or peanut/tree nut products, you must send a wet wipe for your child to wipe their hands and face so they do not inadvertently touch a child with a peanut allergy. Even though the allergy children sit at a peanut-free table, residual from a child eating peanut butter could be dangerous as they play and interact together outside the lunch room.  We are very grateful for your understanding on this life-threatening issue. If we all are careful, we will all be safe.

Playground Improvements from "Call for Cash"

Thanks to the generous "Call for Cash" responses of so many families at the 2014 Dinner Dance Auction, we have begun making improvements in the playground area to increase its utility and fun factor for the students, as well as to improve its security. Game areas have been drawn up and lines painted for one kick-ball court and two 4-square courts, and free-throw lines have been painted under the basketball hoops.  We have seen the levels of excitement and activity these play areas have generated in the past, and we know they will be a big hit once again!

To support the quieter end of playground activity, we have purchased an attractive and sturdy metal chess-and-checker table with built-in seating for four, and we will have game pieces available at the playground door. On the security side, we have installed an electronic "fob" entry mechanism on the center door of Door 3, which will allow teachers to move children inside more quickly and safely in the event security issues occur during outdoor recess times. We will continue to look at other playground improvements in both enjoyability and security, and we are, as always, grateful for your generous support!

Fall Fun Fair

Save the date…..Sunday, September 28^th.  This is a “don’t miss” event for a fun-filled afternoon.  You may also purchase a Fun Fair T-shirt that is your ticket for an out-of-uniform day on Friday, October 3^rd. Be sure to check out the attached Fun Fair T-shirt flier.

The 2014 Fall Fun Fair is Sunday, September 28

The Fall Fun Fair is fast approaching!  This annual event is always a fun and great day to come together as a school community.  A kick off meeting for all 7^th grade parent volunteers will be held this Friday, August 22^nd in Café 1 following morning drop off. If you would like to be involved, but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Christi Kluzak at dkluzak@comcast.net or Ruth Combs at trescombs@comcast.net.

Hot Lunch Ordering Deadline

The deadline to place your September hot lunch order online is this Friday, August 22.  Please visit https://fspro.orderlunches.com.  All Saints’ school password is allsaints136.  Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are also due at this time.

2014-2015 All School Panoramic Photo

Lifetouch will be taking our annual All School Panoramic Photo on Friday, August 29 at 1:30 pm.  We invite all of our preschool students to come to school on that afternoon to be a part of this photo.  An order form for the photo is going home with all oldest and only students today, and will also be available at the school website.  Photos may be purchased for $18/$24 per picture.  The Lifetouch order form must be turned in on or before the panoramic picture day for the photo to be produced.  These photos have proven to be a very popular keepsake in past years.  Don't wait until after you see the finished product to order yours!  Past photos are displayed in the hallway across from the gym. 

Community Outreach

Thank you ASCA families for supporting the cereal collection at the Meet and Greet. We collected over 160 boxes of cereal for Loaves & Fishes. We also appreciate the impromptu logistics team that loaded the cereal. A genuine display of generosity and teamwork!  We will be collecting pull pop tabs from aluminum cans this year to support the Ronald McDonald House and Edward Hospital. Pop tab donations can be brought in throughout the school year to your student’s classroom.

Technology Committee

The School Board Technology Committee is looking for members to help guide this important area of planning for our school.  Can you help? If so, please email Dr. Renehan at srenehan@ascacademy.org  

Wednesday Morning Rosary Prayer before Mass

Just a reminder – beginning next Wednesday morning, August 27 (and every Wednesday morning prior to mass), the Rosary will be prayed in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Reflection Chapel (located across from the school gym) at 7:50 am. Please come, even if you are running late.  Instruction sheets and extra Rosaries are always available. Kids (even noisy ones) are welcome!  Remember to enter through Door 7, and be sure to sign in.  Please contact Darlene Newman at newmdar@gmail.com with any questions.

All Saints Catholic Academy - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

All Saints Catholic Academy is launching its Chamber of Commerce to promote business opportunities within our Catholic community in September, 2014. The purpose of the chamber is to provide a networking environment to utilize business opportunities in trusted surroundings.  Some of the chamber services will include the following:

1. Providing a Service Directory

2. Regular Meetings

3. Networking Events

4. Employment Classifieds 

Membership is open to All Saints parents past and present, and to those who have graduated as well. Details will be followed by the initial signup. Join us today. Contact: Mike Ward at mward@illinoisroofing.com, (630) 514-1108

Women of the Bible

On October 4^th at 7:00 pm, St. Margaret Mary will be offering a wonderful presentation of Anita Gutschick’s Scripture Alive.  Please contact St. Margaret Mary at (630) 369-0777 for tickets and information.

Elizapalooza at St. Elizabeth Seton

St. Elizabeth Seton’s third annual live music event, Elizapalooza, will be held this Saturday, August 23 at 6 pm on the church grounds.  There is no admission, and ALL are welcome!  Bring your own food, drink and seat, and enjoy live entertainment, as well as face painting, a bounce house, cotton candy, popcorn, and much more!  St. Elizabeth Seton is located at 2220 Lisson Road, Naperville.  Please contact Vicki Perry at vicki.perry@rocketmail.com, or Mark Young at mark.francis.young@gmail.com with any questions.

News from the All Saints Athletic Association

  Volleyball Season is Under Way

Teams were announced on Sunday!  Both girls and boys teams have started practicing and getting ready for the first games to be held September 5-7! The volleyball home game schedule is posted on the ASAA link on our school website. Check it out and come support our athletes!!

Cross Country Season has Also Started                                                      

ASCA’s first cross country meet will be on Saturday, September 6^th at Summerlakes Park/Johnson School in Warrenville.  The meet starts at 9 am sharp (runners arrive by 8:15 am). Additional information and future meet dates/locations can be found by visiting http://www.s-p-l.org/ and will also be posted here.  Come out and cheer on our runners!

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) meetings coming up next month……………….

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

It is a DuPage Parochial League requirement that at least 1 parent of EVERY student athlete attend a Positive Coaching Alliance meeting in order for students to play sports. ASAA will host PCA meetings next month in McSherry Hall. This in-person meeting (usually lasting 1 hour) is FREE to students, parents and coaches. Parents must attend this meeting if any of the following apply:

1. you are new to ASCA, 

2. you have a student in 5^th grade and have not attended in the past, OR

3. you have never attended the meeting.  

   (Parents who have attended in the past are not required to attend)

If at least 1 parent cannot attend the PCA meeting, those parents will be REQUIRED to take a PCA online course at the parent's expense which can cost up to $50 per course. So please mark your calendar for the PCA meeting date and make arrangements to attend. Student athletes of parents who have not attended the PCA course will not be permitted to play sports until their parents have attended the meeting or completed the online course.

Thursday, September 11, 2014:  New 5th Grade Parents, New Parents to ASCA, and Parents missing last year's presentation.   7-8PM Mc Sherry Hall

Thursday, September 18, 2014:  All ASAA Coaches, ASAA Board, and Gym Responsible Team Members   7-8PM Mc Sherry Hall.

                                                    GO SAINTS!!