MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Apr. 19 – 5:30pm Gr.8 Grand Canyon pre-trip meeting in school library
Apr. 28 – Out-of-Uniform day
May 5 – No school, Derby Eve holiday
May 8 – Field trip to Zoo for the patrols
May 10 – May Crowning (student’s may bring a single stem flower)
May 15-19 – Spring Book Fair
May 22 – 10am-11:00am Preschool Field Day
May 22 – 1:30pm-2:30pm Gr.8 vs. Teachers volleyball game
May 23 – 12pm-2:15pm Gr’s. K-8 Field day
May 23 – Graduation
May 24 – ACE Day (see below for more info)
May 26 – 11am dismissal, last day of school (out-of-uniform)
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Last week, I attended the National Catholic Education Conference in Dallas; it was a barrage of ideas, information, data and conversations/discussions with Pastors, principals, teachers, superintendents, etc – It was awesome!
In one of the sessions on Catholic Identity, we discussed one of the biggest issues facing parishes with schools – staying true to our role of forming disciples while also providing 21st century education. I’ll just tell you, there was no “grand” solution, but the conversations, and ideas stemming from them, were inspiring.
There are many ways we can accomplish both (educational excellence and Catholic Identity) and a united community is the foundation for success.
With a new mission statement being drafted by our School Board, followed by Parish Council input and finally, Fr. Adam’s approval, our hope is that we will unite behind who we are and where we are going.
There were several sessions related to mission statements and the power of them to bring our Catholic communities together – we are optimistic!
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH!
From the Archdiocese of Louisville:
“As we celebrate this Divine Mercy Sunday, let us strive to reflect God’s mercy in efforts to reduce child abuse in our community. One effort our own Archdiocese is the outreach to victims of sexual abuse by our Victim Assistance Coordinator. Martine Siegel, the archdiocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator in the Family Life Ministries Office, provides victims with assistance towards healing. If now or at any time in the past, someone representing the Church has sexually abused you, please contact the police and Ms. Siegel at 502-636-1044 or victimassistance@archlou.org
For more information about the Speak Up Be Safe curriculum students received this year (PreK-8), please see Ms. Hoehler’s Google Site: https://sites.google.com/ascension-parish.com/counselorcorner/home
PTO – https://sites.google.com/view/ascensionpto/home
PTO NEWSLETTER
https://sites.google.com/view/ascensionpto/monthly-newsletter
EMS WINNERS FOR THE WEEK OF 04/10/23
Date, $Prize, Winner, Seller & Grade
04/10 – $25 Anna Yates, Ryan Yates Gr. 7
04/11 – $25 Anthony Wight, Rylie Flanders Gr. 5
04/12 – $25 Angela Horton, Quenton Horton Gr. 7
04/13 – $25 Frank Grieco, Reagan Ludlum Gr. 2
04/14 – $25 William King, Talin Ridge Gr. 7
SPRING BOOK FAIR – MAY 15-19!
Volunteers needed! If you would like to volunteer, please email Mrs. Wagner at bwagner@ascension-parish.com.
ACE DAY
ACADEMIC CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT (ACE) day is coming up on May 24, 2023. Volunteers are needed to help with monitoring session presenters, hall supervision, outside runners, etc. Please sign up at the link below!
What is ACE Day?
Together with their teachers, staff and administrators the Ascension students work hard throughout the school year to meet academic goals. To celebrate their accomplishments and further their academic experiences Ascension provides students with an end of the year day of academic curriculum enhancement known as ACE day. On this day students participate in special activities and presentations lead by members of the Ascension community and local organizations.
The Ace planning committee organizes sessions in various areas of interest such as a presentation from the planetarium, a visit from the police and fire departments, an introductory Karate class, yoga, arts and crafts, cooking, soccer, archery, magic tricks, science experiments, pet training and much, much more. Students are given the opportunity to sign up for sessions that interest them. They will spend the day moving from one activity to another. ACE day is an exciting day for students and a great way to end the school year.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA4AE2BABFEC25-aceday
SUMMER FESTIVAL
Ways to support Summer Festival are underway! Reminder, our two-day picnic full of family fun is Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3. Save the date and spread the word! Each night includes good food, live music, games and prizes, bouncies, gambling and raffles.
Speaking of raffles—help sell Capital Prize, Handmade Quilt and Pot of Gold tickets. If your student(s) sell(s) ALL raffle tickets, an out of uniform day and popsicle treat is scheduled for May 12! Please return ALL tickets (sold & unsold) by Thursday, May 4. Need more tickets? Contact the school or parish office.
The Raffle Booth is another opportunity to win amazing prizes. Follow the link to purchase pre-sale items:
https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/2256c656-1247-41e8-8c79-648dd7c156c4
Other ways to contribute:
• Donate to our 100% profit booths!
– Books, Games & More! needs your gently used books, games, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and video games
– Goodie Bag Booth needs new items with values up to $5 (think Dollar Store & Target’s deal section). Items for both kids and adults are appropriate.
• It’s no secret that picnic-goers travel far and wide to take a chance on a delicious dessert. Help fill our Cake Booth with countless tasty treats. Commit to a cake by baking or donating money towards the purchase of a cake ($7 increments). You’re just the ingredient we need! Stay tuned for TAKE & BAKE (cake pans and mixes will be available for the taking after Mass closer to Festival).
• And finally, volunteer! There are numerous ways to show up before, during and after Festival. Access the SignUpGenius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044eaaa82aa0ff2-ascension?useFullSite=true#/
We value your time, talent, and treasure. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
And a special thank you to our Summer Festival Sponsors! All specialty sponsorships are accounted for, but plenty of Gold Club ($500) and Longhorn ($300) levels remain. For more information about sponsor perks or to commit, contact Bailey Hoard (bhoard@humana.com) today!
PARISH FESTIVAL – RAFFLE BOOTH
One way to help at the Summer Festival is to make a cash donation. We will use the cash to purchase items for the booth.
Or, if you know of a business that would be willing to donate items, that is great too!
If you would like to shop, below are just a few suggestions of
items to purchase and donate.
Bottles of Bourbon or Wine, Laptop, One Weekend Night Stay at a Hotel, Restaurant or Entertainment Gift Certificates, Foursome of Golf, Battery Powered Yard Tools, or Baby Items.
Pampered Chef Catalog Party
You’re invited to shop a Pampered Chef catalog party! This party will generate products for the Ascension Raffle Booth. Share this link with a friend or two! Need some fresh tools in your kitchen? Great way to update your products PLUS the Outlet is available as a category!
This is just a shopping link – super simple…best for folks who just want to shop.
https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/karenmorris0311
This is a fun new scrolling party… in this link you will see the entire virtual catalog, shop, see recipes, watch videos…super fresh and fun! https://pb-site.com/p/CfzpWN9pK76
Online shopping closes on April 30, 2023.
The free products we earn will be in the Raffle Booth at the Summer Festival on June 2nd & 3rd.
Thank you for your support.
Please help us make the 2023 Summer Festival successful!
The Summer Festival is monetary support for our parish and school community.
Please contact Karen Morris 262-7064, Carleen Herde 693-9697 or Anne Ewing 558-8435 if you have any questions.
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
REMINDER
Student’s who are absent should be phoned in or emailed to Ms. Thomas by 8:15am. 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!