Our Community Newsletter for Assumption Families, Students, Faculty, Alumni & Friends
September 1, 2019
NEWS
FROM
THE NEST
Dear Assumption Family,
I hope each of you had a restful Summer with family and friends and are ready to come back refreshed and ready to learn this new school year.
We will welcome 185 Eagles on Tuesday to soar through this upcoming year surrounded by the love and support of their teachers, staff and myself. We are here for them every step of the way and know my door is always open.
This year we will continue to focus on excelling within the Diocese as a personalized learning environment and will now embrace the PBIS model as well across the entire school campus. Shortly you will see imagery of this throughout our halls and in classrooms. I will share more on this at Back to School night (date to come).
I wish to take this time to thank those that helped to get us ready for opening day- without their support it would not of been possible. There is such a long list that I couldn't begin to recognize everyone, please know you are thanked! I do wish to thank a couple that stand out.
The first to thank is Mrs. Gourley in the main office, she is my teammate and friend and a tremendously hard worker- she ordered all the books, supplies, answered all the questions and stood by me and the school all Summer long, thank you Mrs. Gourley! Second, is Mr. Ferreira kindergarten parent and husband to Mrs. Ferreira. He stepped in when things were tough and for that I am forever grateful. His constant smile and willingness to do anything truly made everything easier. Mrs. Ferreira also dedicated countless hours to beautify our upstairs bathrooms- we thank you! I'd also like to thank the Parish Office and Father Peter Cipriani who sent prayers, support and help whenever needed. They were so important this Summer!
Below you will see a prayer to our teachers- it is genuine and I thank them for all that they will do to shape our students in Christ's image and provide them the best teaching experience possible. You will see the walls decorated to welcome students with all their creativity- please know this warm atmosphere and hard work getting classrooms ready does not go unrecognized and our children are fortunate to have you in their lives.
In addition, we had countless volunteers, staff, families and friends who helped get everything in order, building desks, taking out trash, planting in the gardens and more....we thank you!
For those that haven't been at Assumption this Summer, you will see many changes when you return including a new PreK 4 classroom, new resource room and updated cafeteria. We have been very lucky to have support from various sources to help make all these updates possible. God bless these donors and thank you to those that helped make it all happen to better our student experience.
I wish you all a successful year, WE ARE ASSUMPTION.
**NOTE: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL- SEPT. 3rd which is a Half Day 11:15 am Dismissal. Sept. 4 PreK Early Dismissal 11:15am
**NOTE: Regular School Hours are 8:20am Arrival & 3:05pm Dismissal
Don't forget to freshen up your uniforms for the beginning of the school year and plan on following proper Uniform guidelines including shoes and tidy hair. Blue Polo (Girl and Boy version) and Khaki bottom for start of school. Solid color low top sneakers acceptable.
PreK should follow guidelines supplied by teachers.
Thanks to all those that attended our Back to School Picnic this week! With over 200 people, a rockin' DJ and generously donated food by Vazzy's Restaurant it was a great party to kick off the new year!
*Please Note- All 2019/20 Tuition Payments should have begun on your designated date selected through FACTS and go through April or June depending on how it was set up if on a monthly payment schedule.
If you have not set up your FACTS account to date, you need to do so immediately or this could jeopardize your spot at Assumption.
In addition, if enrolling in the year-round Before & Afterschool 7:00am to 5:30pm M-F discounted FT option please notify the Main Office as soon as possible so we can ensure proper arrangements are made. (See button above)
If you need to make arrangements or have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to
Principal Santoli as soon as possible. Thank you.
Be on the look out for After School Activities and Sports Offerings!
We have many great things in store for you this year, including the return of our Cross Country Team our Art Club and a new
Lego League. Details will be sent home soon on all offerings!
We are looking forward to our new Hot Lunch program with Catamount Catering of Vazzy's. The orders will be taken each week and will close on the Wednesday before the next week.
Please ensure you have enrolled in
Boonli online ordering system and complete your orders each Wednesday.
(password cfs1) There will be no orders taken daily with cash payments- this is the only way to order Hot Lunch.
Septemberfest is right around the corner and we are thrilled to support this tradition at Our Lady of Assumption Church. Here's how you can get involved:
(1) Volunteer Friday, Sept 13 with Assumption Catholic School- looking for 6 to 8th graders and parents. Email
rsantoli@oloaffld.org if you are able and your shirt size.
(2) Join in the fun with family and friends- purchase advance ride tickets now at the Main Office.
(3) Take your chances in the Tuition Raffle, for just $25 you can win $25,000 towards any private school or college tuition or past student debt. Tickets are being sold at the Main Office.
REMINDER: There is a half day Sept. 12 with 11:15am Dismissal, No after school care & Friday September 13 there is NO SCHOOL in order to set up for this event.
Attention all Volunteers- to participate as a volunteer when our students are in attendance, at school building events or on field trips, you need to have completed the Diocese of Bridgeport Virtus Training.
