Make mine a generous heart. When a baby is born, we all wait anxiously to hear their first word. Will it be Mama? Will it be Dada? Shortly after those are mastered, the word “mine” comes in a vengeance. It is that young that we start to want to possess things and to possess them exclusively. Parents work on the “share” word instead but it isn’t easy. It isn’t even easy for us adults.
In a world where most have grown up saying, "mine, mine, mine,” there could be a community of people who instead turn regularly to God and says, “Yours, Lord… It’s all Yours!” Are we willing… are we ready to be that person…that family…..the ones with a generous heart?
Amy Logan will visit ASCA
SHPP is generously offering assemblies for our students with guest speaker Amy Logan. She is the author of “A Girl with a Cape”, and will be with us on Monday, February 23rd. We are grateful. I also have an article to recommend. It is called “How to Raise a Nice Human Being” (https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/how-to-raise-a-nice-human-being-whos-not-a-109416839708.html?soc_src=mags&soc_trk=ma)
Reminder: The CORe Team and SHPP Present Speaker and Author Amy Logan
On behalf of the CORe Team and SHPP, we are excited and blessed to have local author Amy Logan visit with our students on Monday, Feb 23rd. Ms. Logan’s two books, "A Girl with a Cape" and "A Girl with a Cape and her Jar of Pennies” are inspirational stories about how we can all be everyday heroes. She holds a BS in Speech Pathology and a MA in Teaching. Traveling to schools, she speaks with students about making a positive difference in people's lives by “paying it forward with kindness.”
Amy will address preschool through 4th graders in one assembly, showing the children that they can make a difference every day just by doing “little things.” Another assembly for grades 5-8 will focus on leadership, mentorship to younger students, and setting a good example. Our CORe values will be addressed in each assembly. She will also visit K and 1st grades individually in their classrooms to read more and allow them a smaller Q&A session. Finally, Ms. Logan will have lunch with 6 students from grades 2-4 who have been selected in a lottery.
Check out Amy Logan’s website for additional information: http://www.gotyourcape.com/.
Please take a moment to talk to your children about this exciting upcoming event!!
ASCA Lenten Service Project – Hogar del Pobre
All throughout Lent, All Saints students and their families will support the Hogar del Pobre orphanage in Celaya, Mexico with prayer and a clothing collection. For most of the children at the orphanage, the clothing that they receive from All Saints students will be the only new outfit that they receive all year long. In past years, All Saints families have generously been able to contribute over 700 pieces of clothing during the forty days of Lent, which is our current goal (many of our classrooms have set a class collection goal). The Lenten Service Project flyer is being sent home with all oldest and only students today, and is also available at the school website. Thank you in advance for your generous contributions.
Please note that the orphanage is located in an area of Mexico where it gets very cold at night without heat. Warm clothing is their greatest need. Shoes, jackets, pajamas, socks and underwear are needed too. Even though we have assigned each grade level a size, you are welcome to bring in any size.
In this project, we continue to encourage our students to become ‘others centered’, learning and experiencing how it is to be Christ's loving hands and hearts when doing small things with great love!
DINNER DANCE AUCTION ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT
It’s about fun! It’s about friendship! It’s about camaraderie! It’s about making a difference for our children! One of the greatest opportunities of the year to come together as a school community and enjoy and appreciate each other is close at hand. In less than 4 weeks, on Saturday, March 14, 2015, we will be able to celebrate what All Saints means to us at our Anniversary Benefit!
Invitations went home with oldest and only children on Friday, February 6th; hopefully you have seen yours by now. Please join the celebration! Kindly submit the response card that was included with your invitation or register online at http://www.ascadda.org/ by Thursday, February 26, 2015. Gather friends for a table of 10, or ask to be seated at a grade specific table and meet new friends! Your involvement will help to make the evening a success!
Have you purchased your $5,000 Tuition Credit Raffle ticket yet? If not, the time is now! Tickets are only $100 and odds are favorable, as only 150 tickets will be sold. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, March 12, 2015 and will not be sold the night of the Benefit. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Benefit. To buy your ticket:
Catch the spirit of the 10th Anniversary Dinner Dance Auction!
If you have questions about the Anniversary Benefit, please e-mail Michelle Yacullo at yacullo@sbcglobal.net or Tim Traynor in the School Office at ttraynor@ascacademy.org.
The Financial Aid Deadline of March 1, 2015 is Quickly Approaching
All families who have received any type of assistance in the past, and/or who wish to apply for assistance for the 2015-2016 school year must complete this application. The application fee is $30. The financial aid process begins with your online application at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3FG0M .
The March 1st deadline is a hard deadline. If you wish to apply, your application must be completed by March 1st. Please contact Patty Bajek at (630) 961-6125 or pbajek@ascacademy.org with any questions.
Broken Crayons Wanted!
We are on the hunt for all types of crayons in any shape or size; new, used and broken. The crayon collection will go to SCARCE, where usable crayons will be redistributed, and broken ones will be melted down and molded into extra large "super crayons" to be used by children with special needs. Please drop off your crayons in the office during the month of February. If you have any questions, please contact Bridget Roe at roeyerboat@yahoo.com
ASCA Girls – Masquerade Ball – Save the Date!
The annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be held at ASCA on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Invitations will be sent home soon. This year’s theme is Masquerade Ball. Semiformal attire is suggested and masks will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering for this amazing event or have any questions, please contact either Amy Drake at amyldrake@me.com, or Regis Watson at regis1997@gmail.com.
All Saints Moms' Basketball League
Ladies, you've sat in the stands all winter long watching your kids play basketball and cheering them on. Now that their season is finished, it is time to dust off your high tops and put your game face on! Join your fellow All Saints moms in the gym for some fun on the following dates:
Thursday, March 19 7:30-9:30 pm
Thursday, March 26 7:30-9:30 pm
Thursday, April 9 8-10 pm
Thursday, April 16 7:30-9:30 pm
Thursday, April 23 7:30-9:30 pm
Thursday, May 7 7:30-9:30 pm
Thursday, May 14 7:30-9:30 pm
Cost to participate will be $40 for new players (includes a jersey). To sign up or get additional information, please contact Chris Gambs (teamgambs@sbcglobal.net), Dana Menendez (dmsulenski21@yahoo.com), or Tina Gregus (tmgregus@gmail.com).
Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp
June 15-19, 2015 at All Saints
For Football Skills, Life Skills and Fun! Non-Contact Football Instruction for Kids Ages 6-14 Years Old. Learn to run, throw, catch, defend, form block, form tackle and explode out of stance with proper technique and improved speed. Program features professional, USA Football certified coaches with NFL TEAM alumni heroes. The Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp also includes skill development, athletic challenges, tournament action, character awards, and football fun! For more information, please go to http://prosportsexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-WebPDF-Chicago-Bears-Youth-Football-Camps.pdf.