Catholic Schools are special. As the logo says, they form communities of faith, knowledge and service.  This is our 10^th year to celebrate having a faith filled environment in which to learn. This is also the 10^th year that we have been blessed to have the rich support of prayers and finances from our parishes. We are so grateful!

During this week, we always have fun activities like the Wheel of Wisdom ( a huge thank you to SHPP for this!) and Crazy Sock Day.  For the youngest, we have a magic show and Chuck E. Cheese; and for the Junior High, we have their talent show and spelling bee. On Tuesday night, we celebrate our 4^th and 5^th graders as they share their states projects and their Museum of Saints. 

Throughout the week, we are all trying very hard to find every coin we can to share as part of our Change for Change project.   This money is collected each year to support our brothers and sisters who are in the Hogar del Pobre orphanage in Celaya, Mexico.  We have been supporting the orphanage for 10 years now… they have such a strong need for help.  So check between the seats of the car, look under the cushions on your couch, check the pants pockets in the laundry. Every cent adds up and can make a significant difference for the children in the orphanage.  Thank you in advance for all of your help.

 

Broken Crayons Wanted!

We are on the hunt for all types of crayons in any shape or size; new, used and/or 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.

 

DINNER DANCE AUCTION ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT

      Dinner Dance Auction items are due!

Please remember the DUE DATE for donating an interesting item or unique experience to the Anniversary Benefit is this Friday, January 30, 2015.  We are extremely grateful to all who donate as family contributions are the cornerstone of our auction offering. As consideration for your generosity, you will receive a credit to your Family Fundraising Obligation for the amount your donated item sells for at the Benefit up to $500.

As you think about potential contributions, the following have historically been very attractive auction items:

• Vacation get-aways (lend house, condo, timeshare for beach, ski, golf);

• Sporting event, concert or theatre tickets; hotel points; airline miles;

• Fine dining certificates; golf at exclusive club; high-end sports memorabilia;

• Other unique experiences: behind-the-scenes tours; celebrity outings.

If you have a donation in mind that you will not be able to turn in by Friday, please complete an Auction Item Donation Form and submit it to Tim Traynor in the School Office by the due date, so we can anticipate your item in planning layout and production of the Dinner Dance Auction Catalog.

We thank you for sharing connections you may have and for your creativity when donating auction items!

Also due by Friday, January 30, 2015 are submissions for Corporate Sponsorships of the Benefit and advertisements in the Auction Catalog.  We have opportunities at a number of price points that offer great visibility at the event, in the catalog, on our website leading up to the event, and more!

Lastly, fun Saintly Spots need to be turned in by Friday, January 30, 2015.  Pictures of our children, their class, their team or their troop in the Auction Catalog are great reminders of what our fundraising efforts are all about!

The Auction Item Donation Form, Advertising and Sponsorship Forms, and the Saintly Spot Form are available on the DDA website at www.ascadda.org.  If you have questions on any of these opportunities, please e-mail Michelle Yacullo at yacullo@sbcglobal.net or Tim Traynor in the School Office at ttraynor@ascacademy.org.

 

2015-2016 Re-enrollment Information

Re-enrollment materials for the 2015-2016 school year were sent out last week to all currently enrolled families via the oldest and only student in grade 7 and below.  The deadline for returning your re-enrollment forms and re-enrollment fee will be this Friday, January 30. 

For families who are members of our sponsoring and supporting parishes of St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Margaret Mary and Holy Spirit Catholic Community (please see the following important information): 

• The 2015-2016 Parish Covenant Agreement should be brought by you to your parish; however, the remainder of your paperwork and re-enrollment fee should be returned to the school by this Friday’s deadline.Please contact Patty Bajek at (630) 961-6125 with any questions.

 

Financial Aid – Deadline to File is March 1^st

The FACTS financial aid application at FACTS Tuition Grant and Aid is used for ALL Diocesan scholarships at the grade school and high school levels, parish assistance, and for school and foundation awards.

All families who have received any type of assistance in the past, and 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 .  Please do not delay – begin the process TODAY!  Please contact Patty Bajek at (630) 961-6125 with any questions.

 

D203 Busing Change

There will be no busing home from school for District 203 bus riders on Friday, February 13.  Please note this change on your calendar, and make alternative transportation arrangements home for your bus rider on the 13^th.