MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dec. 18 – 11am dismissal, begin Christmas holidays
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 – Christmas/New Year holidays
Jan. 14 – P/T/S conferences after school
Jan. 15 – 11am dismissal, conferences to follow
Jan. 18 – Martin Luther King Holiday
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
The 8th grade wants to thank everyone for their support of the Grand Raffle!! With your help we are getting closer!!
Please join us Friday, December 4 for our carryout Fish Fry from 4:30-7 and, if you have some shopping to do, please check out our Kendra Scott event Friday & Saturday! Or our Pampered Chef event that is running all month!
Kendra Scott link:
https://ascensionholidaykendragivesbac.splashthat.com/
Pampered Chef link:
https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/ascension8grade1120
FISH FRY
Please support the 8th grade who is hosting a drive-thru fish fry on Friday, December 4 from 4:30 to 7:00pm to raise money for their class trip!
Menu:
$10 Fish Dinner or $7 Brat Dinner, includes fish or brat sandwich & 3 sides (fries, green beans & slaw)
A la carte – $6.00 fish Sandwich or $2 Brat
CHRISTMAS VIRTUAL CHOIR
We invite you to be a part of our Christmas Virtual Choir singing, “Joy to the World.” All are welcome to participate regardless of age or perceived musical abilities!
What a year 2020 has been. I have truly missed the joy and community that choirs bring to the liturgy at Ascension. In an effort to bring some joy and singing into the homes of our Parish Community this season, I am putting together an inspirational Christmas video featuring the voices of Ascension. I chose a song that is familiar and wouldn’t require a lot of practice and for those who watch it can sing a long to as well. I realize many have still remained busy during this time, but I ask you to consider taking the brief amount of time to contribute to the project. Our Easter video of “Mighty to Save” was so well received, I am confident that this project will help bring joy and hope to many. ~ Holly Smith, Director of Worship & Music
Song: Joy to the World
Deadline: Video and audio submitted to Holly by December 7, sooner if possible.
Video premiere Dec 24
Piano Only Video: https://youtu.be/FJz87f40GI8
Instrumentalists Note: We start in Db and modulate to D for the final verse.
Soprano(Melody) SingaLong Recording Video: https://youtu.be/bFjcyoHeGzg
Alto SingaLong Recording Video: https://youtu.be/Do_5opHkK-o
Tenor SingaLong Recording Video: https://youtu.be/-RCzKZrNQGo
Bass SingaLong Recording Video: https://youtu.be/O6QSUw3mKu8
ADVENT RECONCILIATION
Advent is a wonderful time for us each to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Since there will not be an organized School Advent Reconciliation this year, I wanted to share with you and your child the many opportunities we have scheduled to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent.
Here is a video we made to help prepare students for receiving the Sacrament specifically at Ascension and can be shared with your child to watch in preparation to receive during Advent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV7DN_a-cuc&feature=youtu.be
Wednesday, December 2nd – 6-7pm – Communal Reconciliation – organized reconciliation service
Friday, December 4th – 2:00-4:30pm – First Friday Adoration – Eucharistic Adoration in the Church with an opportunity for Reconciliation with Father Adam. You don’t have to stay the entire time for adoration, come and go as you feel led.
Friday, December 11 – 7-8pm – ASCEND – a Holy Hour of Praise & Worship music with an opportunity for Reconciliation with Father Adam.
Tuesday, December 15 – 6-7pm – Advent Meditations – Instrumental music for prayer and an opportunity for Reconciliation with Father Adam.
45 minutes prior to all weekend Masses – Saturdays 3:15-3:45 – Sundays 7:15-7:45am; 9:45-10:15am; 3:15-3:45pm
Upon request – email Father Adam to schedule a time – acarrico@ascension-parish.com
or book a time here: https://fradam.youcanbook.me/
EASY MONEY SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS FOR THE WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 16 AND NOVEMBER 23!
Date, Payout, Winner, Seller & Grade
11/16 $25 Barb Honegger, Julia Mullaney Gr.3
11/17 $25 Deborah & Mike Gaines, Madeline Thomas Gr.K
11/18 $25 Jen Meeker, Ryan Yates Gr.5
11/19 $25 Sara Morris, Reagan Morris Gr.K
11/20 $50 Julie Baines, Katherine Baines Gr.K
11/23 $25 Amy Olson, Molly Gregory Gr.3
11/24 $25 Jay Mattingly, Emma Brown Gr.2
11/25 $25 Rosemary Cavanaugh, Kamryn Benner Gr.5
11/26 $500 Scott Michals, Julia Mullaney, Gr.3
11/27 $25 Steven & Desire’ Garretson, Gr.2
PULL TABS COLLECTION-KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Now is the time to start filling up those Ziploc bags, milk jugs and coffee cans with pull tabs. Every little bit helps. Together we can make a difference. For more information on Kids Cancer Alliance please visit kidscanceralliance.org or contact K of C coordinator John McCarthy at mccoots1@gmail.com.
All proceeds benefit the Kids Cancer Alliance (KCA) and Indian Summer Camp (ISC). Pull tabs can be sent in to the school office at any time.
AMAZON SMILE
Thank you for participating, Ascension received a check in the amount of $71.14 for the last quarter!
If you shop Amazon, please consider shopping AmazonSmile! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know (same products, same prices, same service)! Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to Ascension! Please support Ascension School by continuing your shopping with Amazon at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/61-0652304. It is a win-win for Ascension and our students!
Our organization is listed as Church of the Ascension School Louisville, KY.
BOX TOPS COLLECTION
Did you know that Ascension is a Box Tops school? During this challenging time, our teachers and students need more help than ever. No matter what school looks like, Box Tops for Education is a fast and easy way for you to help out from home.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Buy participating products and use the Box Tops mobile app to scan your store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and automatically adds Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your e-receipts and earn Box Tops. Twice a year, our school gets a check!
The PTO uses money earned from Box Tops to fund our iPad program and other classroom needs for our students!
Here’s how YOU can help earn money for our school!
• DOWNLOAD the Box Tops app and select our school to support. This ensures that your Box Tops purchases count toward our school’s earnings.
• SHOP for Box Tops products and use the app to scan your receipt to add to our school’s earnings online.
• LOOK for any remaining Box Tops clips on packages. If you find some, clip them and send them to school!
• SPREAD THE WORD about Box Tops!
FUN TIP: You can also use the “Invite Friends” feature in the app to ask friends and family to help support our school!
Your earnings may seem small, but they really do add up. The more people that participate, the bigger the impact we can make. So let’s give our teachers the support they need and help give more kids the opportunity to dream. Little by little, we can help make a BIG difference.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW BOX TOPS WORKS AT BTFE.COM
Thank you,
Ascension PTO
REMINDER
Student’s who are absent should be phoned in or emailed to Ms. Thomas by 8:30am. There is a 24 hour message system for you to phone in absences, 451-2535 ext. 22.
Also, it is very important that your child/ren arrive at school on time daily! Students should be in their class and chair by 7:55am. If your child is late, you must come in to sign them in. Thank you!