MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Jan. 25-Jan. 29 – out-of-uniform for students who sold 15 EMS chances
Feb. 05 – No school
Feb. 08 – No school
Feb. 11 – 6pm Confirmation
Feb. 15-19 $1.00 per day out-of-uniform (Gr. 8 fundraiser)
Feb. 19 – 2nd Trimester ends
Mar. 15-19 $1.00 per day out-of-uniform (Gr. 8 fundraiser)
Mar. 29-Apr. 2 – Spring Break
Apr. 19-Apr. 23 – out-of-uniform for students who sold 15 EMS chances
Apr. 25 – 1pm First Eucharist
Apr. 30 – Derby Eve Holiday
May 10-May 14 – out-of-uniform for students who sold 15 EMS chances
LITURGICAL EVENTS FOR LENT
Feb. 17 – 8:15am, Noon & 7:00pm Ash Wednesday
Fridays during Lent – 6:00pm Stations of the Cross
Mar. 28 – 7:00pm Tenebrae – Liturgy in Darkness
Apr. 1 – 7:00pm Holy Thursday
Apr. 2 – 3:00pm Good Friday
Apr. 3 – 9:00pm Easter Vigil
Apr. 4 – 8:00am & 10:30am Easter Sunday
Apr. 4 – 6:00pm Easter Sunday Evening Prayer
REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
Preregistration letters went out Jan. 6. Please don’t forget to preregister your child/ren for the upcoming school year! The registration fee is $100 if paid by Feb. 12, 2021 and $150 if paid after Feb. 12, 2021. Also, please let us know if your child/ren will not be returning to Ascension for the 2021-2022 school year. Thank you!
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The financial assistance application for the 2021-2022 school year is available at www.ceflou.org. The deadline to be considered in the first round of funding is February 28, 2021. The application must be completed, including all required documentation, by February 28. Applicants in the first round will receive notification of awards no later than June 15, 2021. The application fee remains the same at $30. You have to reapply for tuition assistance each year.
Families will need to submit 2019 tax returns and W2’s. All the required documents must be submitted by the deadline in order for it to be considered complete. It can take 2 weeks for FACTS to review for documentation so families who apply early ensure that they have enough time to submit any additional documents.
EASY MONEY SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 18!
Date, Payout, Winner, Seller & Grade
01/18 $25 Joey Gall, Jules Church Gr.8
01/19 $25 Patrick Murphy, Sophia Murphy Gr.6
01/20 $25 Leah Valuska, Stella Timmons Gr.2
01/21 $25 Ryan Fields, Jack Fields Gr.1
01/22 $50 Kate Brockman, Addison Brockman Gr.1
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The Superintendent of Catholic Schools makes the decision to close schools due to inclement weather. The announcement is made to close “All Catholic Elementary Schools” on television or radio. Please listen carefully, since it is possible that the Catholic schools may be open even though Jefferson County public schools are closed. We will also contact parents by email and text.
On occasion, it may be necessary to begin school on a delayed schedule. If we are delayed, the cafeteria will be open to students at 9:10am with classes beginning at 9:55am. The school will close at the regular time.
No public announcements will be made about early dismissal in Jefferson County Catholic elementary schools except in the case of extreme emergency. If Ascension School dismisses early due to weather or other emergency, we will communicate through email, push and text.
Keep in mind, the above announcements and procedures (cafe’) are only followed if we are in-person/hybrid. If we are on NTI, we will operate on our normal schedule.
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
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.
For Amazon Smile to work on your phone, you have to specifically log into your Amazon account and enable your Amazon Smile for your mobile device ap to continue to generate rewards- otherwise it is only working on a desktop/laptop when on the site.
How do I activate AmazonSmile on my Amazon Shopping app?
AmazonSmile customers on Android devices with version 5.0+ or iOS devices with version 12+, who have upgraded to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app can find “AmazonSmile” listed in the Settings menu. From there, you can follow onboarding instructions to activate AmazonSmile on your device.
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!