2019 Kathy Adams Run-a-Thon!
It's TEAM BUILDING week for the Run-a-Thon!
Each homeroom will be competing in fun challenges over the next several weeks as a team, and will have the opportunity to win some great prizes and experiences. For their best shot at winning, all students need to register so that their efforts can be credited to their team.
When all students in a homeroom have registered online,
each student on that team will be given a wearable fitness tracker
to help them train and get ready for the Run-a-Thon!
Congratulations to Team Degnan for being the first homeroom with 100% participation!
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Pizza Lunch this Friday, March 1st
Pizza lunch will be offered this Friday, March 1st. The cost is $3.50 which includes 1 piece of pizza, lemonade, and fruit snacks or $5.00 for 2 pieces of pizza, lemonade and a fruit snack. Only cash will be accepted. No need to pre-order, students should bring their money with them when they come to the Pine Room for their lunch period. NO HOT LUNCH or MILK will be served on this date. If students choose not to participate in the pizza lunch, they should bring their own lunch/drink to school. Thank you for supporting the 8th grade class! If you have any questions, please reach out to Suzi Nowicki at
suzannenowicki@yahoo.com.
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Book Fair is Coming Soon!
The Fair will be held in the Ursuline Center Monday, March 18 - Thursday, March 21. Students will visit with their classes during scheduled times. We will accept cash or checks made out to Anderson’s Book Co. (No credit cards or checks made out to Ascension School will be accepted) All are welcome! Thank you for supporting the Ascension Library!
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St. Patrick's Day Bash - This Saturday!
On Saturday, March 2nd, everyone is Irish! You and your friends will be treated to an evening in the Pine Room of live music, food and drinks to celebrate the green!
$50 per person. Your ticket includes live entertainment, food and two drink tickets!
Make your reservation
online
or send in a check to the Advancement Office.
Want to help?? Volunteers get to attend for a reduced ticket price! Sign up
here
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Financial Aid Applications
Families requesting financial aid for the 2019-20 school year are invited to begin the process. To fill out your application, please follow this link:
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Ascension Spring Sports
Registration is now open for Ascension spring sports. Please enroll prior to attending any team events.
Boys Volleyball (Grades 5, 7, 8) – Season runs March 24-mid-May. Teams will meet 3-4 times per week. Deadline is March 15.
Spring Soccer Season (Grades 4-8) – Season runs April 1-June 10. Teams will have 1 game per week, we will try to get in 1 practice per week during the first 3 weeks in April. Deadline is March 15.
Track & Field (Grades 5-8) - Season runs late-March through early May. The team will meet Tuesdays/Thursday evenings for a 60-minute practice. We will also participate in 3-4 track meets (dates TBD). We need parent volunteers! Please contact Dan Kane if you can help! Deadline is March 22.
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Join the School Board
Are you interested in serving on the Ascension School Board? Terms are for 3 years and meetings are once a month August through June.
School board elections will be held the weekend of March 16th and 17th. If you are interested in running for school board, please see the job description and nomination form at the school website,
http://www.ascensionoakpark.com/school/school-board. Nomination forms are due by Sunday, March 10th to
Katie Brunick. Any questions, please email Katie.
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Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
The Boy Scouts of Troop 20 invite everyone to a tasty Pancake Breakfast in the Ascension Gym on Sunday, March 3. From 8 am to 1 pm they will be serving Pancakes, Sausage, Ham, Camper Apples, Juice and Coffee. The cost is $3 for children 5 to 13 years old, $5 for 14 and up, 4 years old and under are Free. All you can eat, bring you appetites.
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Taco Tuesday!
Tuesday, March 12th, visit the Oak Park Chipotle (1128 W. Lake St.) from 4-8 PM to grab dinner and support Ascension! Bring the attached flyer and Ascension will receive 33% of all proceeds (excludes online orders).
Taco Tuesday benefits Ascension's Teach the Children Scholarship Fund.
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Mini Chargers
All parents and caregivers with children 5 and under are welcome to join us for a morning with Buddha Belly Yoga on Friday, March 1st. We will meet in the Pine Room at 9 am. Complimentary and all are welcome!
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Children's Lenten Project
Families who would like to donate supplies for the Children's Lenten Project may drop their donations off either in the Church or School (outside of the School Office). There are suitcases in both locations. Please see the attachment for more information.
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Green Club Meeting
The Green Club will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 5th from 3-4 PM in the Art Room. New members are welcome. Contact
Ms. Kane with questions.
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Mardi Gras Party
Religious Education will be hosting their annual Mardi Gras party on Tuesday, March 5th. Please see the attachment for more details.
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Parent Lecture Series:
Tips and Tricks: Beyond the Annual Wellness Visit
All are welcome!
Please join Eileen Huffman MS, DPT and Ryan Todd, DPT as they present on Children's Health and Wellness, with topics ranging from injury prevention, facilitating proper healing and health, to sleep and meditation.
Thursday, March 14th
7:00 PM
Ascension School Ursuline Center
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ASP Flower Sale
Every summer Ascension teens and adult volunteers go away to make homes in Appalachia warmer, dryer, and safer. As they beautify homes with love and care and support from the parish, you can beautify your own home and neighborhood. It’s a great trade—God’s love in creation, your support of teens, and their love for others! Learn more on how to order flowers and support ASP in the attachment below.
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Friday, March 1st
Mini Chargers
9 AM
Pine Room
Pizza Lunch
No hot lunch or milk served
Report Cards Sent Home
Saturday, March 2nd
St. Patrick's Day Bash
7:30 PM
Pine Room
Friday, March 8th
Early Dismissal 11:45 AM
12:30-3:30
Optional Parent/Teacher Conferences
No EDP in the afternoon
Tuesday, March 12th
4:00-8:00 PM
Taco Tuesday
(see attached flyer)
Thursday, March 14th
7:00 PM
Parent Lecture Series
Ursuline Center
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