November 14, 2018
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Blue Tie Auction - Saturday!
Even if you can't make it to the Auction on Saturday, you can still get in on the action. Register your mobile phone number and credit card on our event website to bid on our Silent Auction items remotely. Register now!
Split-the-Pot Tuition Raffle
Who doesn't want free tuition??? Anyone can participate!! Tell grandparents, neighbors and friends! The more we raise, the bigger the prize! See the attachment for details.
We Need Volunteers!
Volunteering for the Blue Tie Auction is one of the ways to get involved in the fun, and you may get to attend the event for FREE! Please consider spending some time with us and help make the auction a success! Sign up to help HERE.
Lollipops at Lunchtime: Buy a Lollipop, Help a Veteran
On Thursday and Friday, in honor of Veterans Day, Student Council will be selling lollipops at lunch time. The suggested donation is $1.00. All proceeds will be donated to a veterans charity. Please consider making a generous donation for the women and men who serve our country.
Thanksgiving Food Drive is next Tuesday
Next week, Student Council will be organizing a Thanksgiving Food Drive as part of Tuesday’s Thanksgiving prayer service. Students in Pre-K 3 through 2nd grade are asked to bring in lunch items. Students in grades 3 through 5 are asked to bring in breakfast items. Students in grades 6 through 8 are asked to bring in dinner items. Please join us as we serve others during this special time of the year. All donations will support our neighbors at the St. Bernadine food pantry.
Charleston Wrap
Home and School Reminder Charleston wrap pick up is the week of parent teacher conferences. Pick up will be held in the Pine Room November 19th 3:30-6:30 and November 20th 11:45-1:45. 

Thanks for fundraising!
'Tis the Season!
Remember this Christmas for years to come with the 2018 Ascension School ornament. This beautiful memento makes a great gift for the special Chargers in your life. $20 each. Email us to purchase yours today!
Brand New Spirit Wear!
This is for the grown up in your life who wants to show off their Charger pride! Just in time for Christmas, we are holding this special sale! See the attached order form for styles, colors & sizes. Orders must be placed December 7th!
Family Volunteer Night
Are you looking for a volunteer service opportunity with your entire family? Ascension's Religious Education program helps host the third Friday of each month at the Housing Forward/PADS shelter. In order to make this a success we need two families each month to help with setting up and serving dinner. If you and another family are interested in volunteering, please see the signup link here.
Cocoa with Claus
Sunday, December 2nd, Ascension School Pine Room - 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm 

Come and join us for this FREE Home and School sponsored event. 

All parishioners & school families are invited to "Cocoa with Claus". Come have your picture taken with Santa and enjoy some delicious hot cocoa, light snacks, children’s crafts, music and more! It’s a wonderful event for kids and kids at heart.  

For volunteer information, please visit  http://signup.com/go/CpFbOwT

UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, November 15th
Grades 1-4 Field Trips

Saturday, November 17th
Blue Tie Auction
5:30PM
Ascension Gym

Monday, November 19th
Early Childhood Thanksgiving Prayer Service
9AM
Church

Parent Teacher Conferences
3:30 - 7:30PM

Tuesday, November 20th
No School for PK

All School Thanksgiving Prayer Service
9:30AM
Church

Early Dismissal at 11:45AM

Parent Teacher Conferences
12:30-3:30

Wednesday, November 21st - Friday November 23rd
No School, Thanskgiving Break
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