MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Mar. 31 – out-of-uniform (last Friday of the month)
Apr. 3-7 – Spring Break
Apr. 7 – Good Friday
Apr. 14 – Trip to Malibu Jacks for those students who sold 20 EMS tickets
May 5 – No school, Derby Eve holiday
May 23 – Graduation
May 26 – 11am dismissal, last day of school
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
A friend shared this prayer with me and it truly moved me – absolutely perfect as we enter into Holy Week. Recognizing we will be on spring break; I want to share this prayer with you while we continue our journey through the Lenten season awaiting His Resurrection!
“Jesus, we bring ourselves to you today, knowing that very soon, we will enter into our Church’s most sacred time, the celebration of your Paschal Mystery. We believe in your saving grace, Lord, and are here because you have called us to new life in you. We line the streets of Jerusalem, waving palms and rejoicing in your triumphant message of hope, love, and redemption. We keep watch with you in the garden where you will be betrayed and condemned to death. With compassion we wipe your face and walk with you to the cross, where you will be mocked and crucified. In sorrow, we look on from a distance as you are placed in the tomb. Lord, while we linger these remaining days on your suffering, help us to remember that many in our world continue to suffer without hope. So many still hunger and thirst for your peace. While many of us have found in you what sustains and nourishes us, what fills our wells and waters our fields, there are still many among us who are broken, afraid, who feel alone, and who need the gentle hands of human kindness. And so, it is with gratitude and humility that we thank you for these last days of Lent. May this be a time of letting go and opening ourselves to the promises and beauty of Resurrection at Easter, when we arrive at the tomb and find it empty. With rejoicing in our hearts made new, gather us around that glorious vigil fire, help us to be bold and courageous, give us the strength we need to share your water, light, and life with those who need it most.”
May God bless us all, keep us safe and Happy Easter!
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH!
From the Archdiocese of Louisville:
“The Church is the body of Christ. All members are linked to one another, and all have the responsibility to ensure the safety of children in parishes, schools, families, and local communities. We can do this by:
1.Developing appropriate and loving relationships with our children.
2.Teaching our children safety and healthy boundaries.
3.Knowing who has access to our children.
4.Learning the warning signs of abuse.
5.Reporting abuse to the appropriate authorities.
For more information from the Archdiocese of Louisville about sexual abuse policies, safe environment programming, reporting, and other resources, see www.archlou.org/restoringtrust ”
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
2023-2024 TUITION RATES
These rates include fees for instructional supplies, technology, PTO and Cafeteria (formerly Book Bill).
They do not include the fees for school lunch, field trips, graduation fee, etc.
Tuition Assistance is available through the Catholic Education Foundation, apply at www.ceflou.org.
Parishioner (Catholic) Rates:
1 Child – $7,930.00
2 Children – $12,110.00
3 or more – $14,280.00
Non-Parishioner Rates:
1 Child – $9,050.00
2 Children – $13,550.00
3 or more – $17,960.00
ASCENSION CO-ED SPRING ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE!
Participants need to be 21 years of age and it is strongly preferred they are a parishioner or have a direct tie to the community. There will be a cap of 10 teams so the nights run efficiently. Games will occur on Sunday evenings (April 16th, 23rd, 30th, and May 7th, 14th with a season ending single elimination tournament on May 21st). Game times will be 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, 7:45, and 8:30 for the regular season and the tournament will start a bit earlier on May 21st, to avoid a super late night.
League fee is $60/team and one shift in the concession stand during the regular season and losing team works the following game during the tournament. A list of rules can be found attached to this email.
Please email me at briansoverns@gmail.com with your interest or any questions you may have and I will confirm once we receive enough interest for the league. Looking forward to a(nother) fun season.
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.
PTO – https://sites.google.com/view/ascensionpto/home
PTO NEWSLETTER
https://sites.google.com/view/ascensionpto/monthly-newsletter
EMS WINNERS FOR THE WEEK OF 03/20/23
Date, $Prize, Winner, Seller & Grade
03/20 $25 Courtney Dickerson, Kyron Dickerson Gr. 6
03/21 $25 Susie Schaefer, Liam Plamp Gr. 1
03/22 $25 David Logsdon, Joanna Logsdon Gr. 6
03/23 $25 Bryan Amiritt, Reagan Ludlum Gr. 2
03/24 $25 Tina Merideth, Hannah Simon Gr. 2
SUMMER FESTIVAL IS JUNE 2 & 3!
Mark your calendars and save the date for this year’s Summer Festival. Serving as Ascension’s premiere fundraiser, the two-day event encourages fellowship, stewardship, and good ole family fun—not to mention monetary support for our parish and school community. It’s all hands on deck come June 2 & 3!
Stay tuned for ways to help or contact Festival Chair Adrian Bates at adrian.bates@gmail.com, now.
Summer Festival Sponsorship Opportunities
Currently seeking Summer Festival Sponsors. The success of the two-day fundraising event relies heavily on the contributions of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Several opportunities are available for individual or corporate support. Know a business that may be interested? Or you?—maybe it’s you!
Presenting Sponsor | $2500 | sold
Raffle Tix Sponsor | $1250 | 1 available
Gambling Tent Sponsor | $1000 | sold
Beer Tent Sponsor | $1000 | sold
Food Tent Sponsor | $1000 | sold
Cake Booth Sponsor | $600 | sold
Plant Booth Sponsor | $600 | 1 available
Gold Club Sponsor | $500 |unlimited availability
Longhorn Sponsor | $300 | unlimited availability
For more information about sponsor perks or to commit, contact Bailey Hoard at bhoard@humana.com, today
FISH FRY
Ascension will host six 2023 fish fries. Drive-thru will be offered from 4:30-5:30pm. Dine-in will be offered from 5:30-8:00pm.
Please click on the link below to volunteer and help us make this fish fry season an awesome one! Parents in each grade are kindly asked to work their assigned date with the final date open to all grades. This is a great opportunity to interact with others in our community and have some fun on Friday evenings! Thank you for your support
2023 Fish Fry Sign-Up
March 31st: all grades
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR 6TH-8TH GRADE ASCENSION STUDENTS!
4:30-5:30pm on Fish Fry Fridays. Students will run orders and food for the drive-thru (Lynnbrook parking lot). Students must work the entire hour and will be given one hour of service. Please report to the cafeteria at 4:20pm.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044AACA62CA3FC1-20232
Thank you!
Ascension Athletics
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ON GameDay! PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN HERE: https://gameday.loucsaa.net.
Golf: 3rd – 8th grade co-ed
Registration closes 3/31/23
Practice start date TBD
$30
*Additional cost may be involved if team plays in additional tournaments.
Contact Teague Ridge at tridge@talgrace.com with any questions.
Tennis: 5th – 8th grade co-ed
Registration closes 3/31/23
Practice start date TBD
$30
*Additional cost may be involved if team plays in additional tournaments.
Contact Katie Earley at kmearley@gmail.com with any questions and/or if interested in coaching.
Softball: 5th – 8th grade girls
Registration closes 3/31/23
Practice start date TBD
Free until CSAA determines if this sport will be offered
Contact Teague Ridge at tridge@talgrace.com with any questions and/or if interested in coaching.
Baseball: 5th – 8th grade boys
5th – 8th grade
Registration closes 3/31/23
Practice start date TBD
Free until CSAA determines if this sport will be offered
Contact Teague Ridge at tridge@talgrace.com with any questions and/or if interested in coaching.
Girls volleyball will remain a fall sport at this time.
Go Longhorns!
Teague Ridge, tridge@talgrace.com
Kristin Jansen, kenoe01@gmail.com
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!