Monday news
January 11, 2021
A Message from the Principal
Congratulations
Congratulations to eighth graders Aiden Erive, Chris Gordillo, Daniel Guzman and Ben Lester! They are the recipients of the Magis Scholarship given by Fairfield Prep for outstanding character and academic achievement.

Congratulations to Colleen Barletta, Brooklyn Graham, Charlotte Jacobs, Xavier DeLeon and Joshua Elriachi. They are the winners of this year‘s Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest. Their posters are now headed to the K of C state competition.
Thank You
Thank you to all those who donated coats and jackets last week to the Open Door Shelter. Your generosity during this cold winter is appreciated.
School Mass
Our January School Mass will be on Tuesday, January 12, at 10:00 AM. It will be live-streamed into the classrooms. The celebrant is Fr. Sudhir, pastor of Saint Philip Parish in Norwalk.
26 Acts of Kindness: Caught in the Act
As a school we are participating in a "26 Acts of Kindness Campaign" which will cover 26 school days beginning on January 4.  Each day's theme will be a different act of kindness. Some days are simple: "Put a smile on someone's face" or "Hold the door for someone". Some days involve collections for local charities. An" Acts of Kindness" calendar has been posted on our school website.

If at home your child performs an act of kindness that you would like to share with the school community, please take a picture of them and send it to us: “Caught in the act of showing kindness!” Send to: mrs.dandrea@ascs.net or mrs.dunn@ascs.net.

An "Acts of Kindness" calendar has been posted on our school website. 
Registration Forms Due January 22
Registration packets for the 2021 - 2022 school year have been mailed home. Thank you to all those who have already returned their forms. All of the teachers and staff are working diligently to provide a quality Catholic education during this difficult time. Show your commitment to our school by returning your registration form and fee ($150 per student) by January 22, 2021.

Each year the school must set tuition that maintains our high standards of educational excellence while considering the impact that tuition increases have on individual families. Our budget process requires significant time and effort by our school advisory board. The tuition schedule for next year will be available soon. 

Tuition assistance is available through both the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund and All Saints Catholic School grants for those families who apply and demonstrate need. The Bishop’s Scholarship Fund application process opens on February 1 and the deadline for returning families to apply is March 15, 2021.  Please visit the school website for information. If you have any questions, please contact the school office to set up a virtual appointment to meet with me so we can discuss ways to continue to make Catholic education available for your family.
Spread the Word!


All Saints Catholic School will join with the other Catholic Schools in the nation in celebrating "Catholic Schools Week 2021”from January 31 - February 6. We will have a Virtual Open House for interested families at our school on Sunday, January 31 , from 12pm - 2pm. Help us spread the word throughout the community. Tell your friends and family to register online for this event!

How can you help:
---Share our social media posts
Send a friend the link for our virtual open house
---Own a local business? Email Mrs. D'Andrea and she will send you a flyer to display.

Dress Down Fridays in January
January is the month of Friday Dress Down days. Wear your comfy clothes, bring $2 and support a good cause! Dress down days for January follow:

Friday January 15-benefits 8th grade
Friday January 22-benefits 8th grade
Friday January 29- benefits Malta House
Second Marking Period
The second marking period will be ending on January 22 and NOT January 15. We are sorry for the confusion. Report cards will be distributed on January 29 to those students whose families are current with tuition payments and whose after school balance has been paid in full.
Schedule Reminders
School will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
From the School Nurse:
CT Travel Advisory and Testing
The information below may help with planning for a return to school for those families not familiar with the CT travel advisory.

Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, the revised Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory will:

Apply to all travelers – both foreign and domestic – entering Connecticut from any location, except for the neighboring states of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island; and require all affected travelers to complete the Connecticut Travel Health Form (available at ct.gov/travelform) and self-quarantine for a period of 10 days or until a negative COVID-19 test result. There will be three exemptions from the requirement to self-quarantine:

Testing alternative exemption:
  1. Applicable to any affected traveler who has had a negative test for COVID-19 in the 72 hours prior to their arrival in Connecticut, or subsequent to their arrival in Connecticut, and had submitted such negative test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health. This can be either a PCR test or a rapid antigen test.
  2. Essential worker exemption: Applicable to essential workers traveling for work-related purposes.
  3. Tested positive for COVID-19 exemption: Applicable to an affected traveler who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 90 days prior to his or her arrival in Connecticut and has clinically recovered, or has not been symptomatic for a period of 10 days since symptom onset or such positive test if not symptomatic, and has submitted such test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health.

“Given the current high rates of COVID-19 throughout the United States and internationally, Connecticut continues to strongly discourage all nonessential, interstate travel at this time as the risks are too severe,” Governor Lamont said. “Visitors to Connecticut and residents returning from any location beyond the immediate region – including New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island – should self-quarantine for a period of 10 days in order to reduce the risk of any further spread of this virus.”

For further information on the Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory, including an extensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQ), visit ct.gov/Coronavirus/
Winter Weather Reminders
Remember that we do go outside for walks/recess as often as possible now. Please be sure your child has a winter coat, hat/hood and gloves.
Stay safe and God Bless,
Linda Dunn