Parent Newsletter October 30, 2014

 

 All Saints Academy, St. Cloud Campus

Weekly Parent Newsletter

October 30, 2014

 Every Thursday school is in session you will be receiving a link to the  “Weekly Parent Newsletter”. Please read carefully. This will contain All Saints Academy, St. Cloud news for you and your family.

1. All Saints Day Mass - All Saints Academy will be having mass as a whole school TOMORROW, Oct. 31st at St. Michael's Church.  Everyone is welcome to join us in the morning as we celebrate our feast day.  Bishop Donald Kettler will be saying mass at 9:00 am for us.  

2. PAA Basketball – If your 5^th or 6^th grade student is interested in playing basketball this season, please complete a PAA Authorization Form. The form is on the website, go to Family Resources, St. Cloud Campus. The forms are also located in the office.  Please return to the office by TOMORROW, October 31^st.  If you are interested in coaching, please indicate that on the form.

3. The Annual Spaghetti Dinner is This Saturday!! – If you have not already, please RSVP by TOMORROW.

What:    A celebration of All Saints Academy: A Fun-Raiser and Friend-Raiser!
When:   Saturday, November 1st
4:30 – 5:30           Mass, celebrated by Bishop Donald Kettler
5:30 – 6:45           Wine, Beer Tasting w/ Appetizers
6:45 – 7:30           Spaghetti Dinner: Led by Fr. Mark Innocenti       
7:30 – 8:00           Recognition of Staff, Volunteers and Supporters
Where:                   Church of St. Paul’s and St. Cloud Campus of All Saints Academy
Who:      You!
          Parishioners of St. Paul’s, St. Joseph’s, St. Joseph; St. Joseph’s, Waite Park; St. Peter’s and St. Michael’s
          Current, Past and Future families of All Saints Academy
          Supporters of All Saints Academy – and Catholic Education in the        St. Cloud Area
We dearly hope you will join us for an enjoyable evening of fellowship, food and celebration. 
The event is free, but we ask that you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
To RSVP please: Email: Lora.imdieke@allsaintsmn.org Phone: 320.251.5295
Or you may stop by one of our two campuses to say hello and RSVP for the event.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone THIS SATURDAY!
RSVP an entire “round” table for your group of 8. Designate a table leader and call early! These tables are limited and fill fast!

4. Week 1: Thanksgiving Food Drive - We are beginning to collect items for our Thanksgiving food drive.  We will be collecting items for the next three weeks, each week focusing on specific items.  For the week of November 3^rd, please send personal care and baby items to school with your child.  The items may be brought in any time during the Week of November 3-7.  Thank you for your generosity.

Sincerely,
The Social Concerns Committee
Suggested Personal Care and Baby Items:
Shampoo                               Baby Shampoo/Body wash
Conditioner                            Diapers/Baby wipes
Deodorant                              Bottles/sippy cups
Toothpaste                            Boxed baby foods/crackers
Toothbrush                            Baby food (jars)
Dental Floss                          Baby Blanket/toys
Bar Soap/body wash            Baby socks/booties/onesies
Toilet Paper                          Paper Towels

5. P/S/T Conferences - Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 20th and Monday, November 24th from 3:45 - 7:00 pm.  All students in preschool through 6th grade will have scheduled conferences. Please look for information next week via e-mail and the Weekly Parent Newsletter for further information regarding on-line scheduling.

6. Lost & Found - Are you missing any sweatshirts or jackets? How about a pair of mittens or a hat? Please come visit our Lost & Found bin and table in the front entryway. We have a lot of things that are unclaimed by our students which have been gathered in our lunchroom, playground, gym and hallway. Please take a minute and look through the items we have.

7. Lunch Schedule – Recess is after lunch now.  The new lunch schedule is as follows:

·        11:00 – 5^th grade
·        11:05 – 6^th grade
·        11:10 – 4^TH grade
·        11:20 – 1^st grade
·        11:25 – Kindergarten
·        11:30 – 2^nd grade
·        11:35  - 3^rd grade
 
8. Spiritwear Sale - We hope many of you took advantage of our online store for ASA spiritwear.  If you missed the ordering window, we have a few items for sale in the office.  You are welcome to come shopping in the main office. Every Wednesday is Spiritwear Day and we invite students, staff and adults to wear their spiritwear on Wednesdays.

9. Cathedral Open House - Tuesday, November 4th from 6:30-8:30 Cathedral High School will host an open house. This is a great opportunity to tour the school, meet faculty, administrators and students and learn more about Cathedral. To pre-register and be eligible to win an I-Pad Mini go to www.cathedralcrusaders.org. Or go to this link for more information or to pre-register http://www.cathedralcrusaders.org/open-house-registration.

10. Sunday School at St. Peter's – Sunday School started LAST Sunday October 26th. It is not too late to participate. Registration forms and Calendars are on the website or in the gathering spaces of the churches.  Sunday School welcomes 3 year olds through first graders during the 10:30 mass to pray and sing together.  We learn about our Catholic faith, hear God's word and do crafts to help us remember what we learned.  I am getting class lists ready so please send your registration forms in ASAP.  You do NOT need to be a member of St. Peter's or St. Paul's for your children to attend, ALL are welcome! If you have any questions please contact Meaghan Baynes at 253-8893.  Thank you!

11. Bulletin Board

·     Please note that from now on the FunZone Monthly Newsletter will be sent to all families by e-mail only (to save on paper and copying costs). If you would like to continue receiving a paper copy, please inform the school office or FunZone.
·     Birthday Treats – If your child will be sharing a birthday treat with his/her class this year, we encourage you to be health conscious and peanut/tree nut safe when sending these treats to school. Some healthy snack ideas include grain products (crackers, pretzels, cereal bars), fruit, vegetables, milk products (cheese, yogurt, pudding) or meat/protein (sunflower seeds and cold cuts). If you have questions regarding allergies of students in your child’s class, please contact the teacher or Mrs. Gjerde.
·     Sign Up for REMIND - The St. Cloud Campus would like to invite parents/guardians to sign up for REMIND.  REMIND is a safe, free and easy way we can connect with parents through texting.  It allows us to communicate with all parents instantly.  Signing up is done through a unique code to Mrs. Bristow.  Please text to 612-260-4578 and in the message enter @ef392.  It is that easy.  You will be added on to the parent list.

12. Recess Volunteers – We are greatly in need of parent volunteers now that the weather is getting colder. Please contact the office to let us know when you will be available. Three parents are needed each day.

          Monday, 11/3:  French, Cordie
          Tuesday, 11/4: Ciarrochi
          Wednesday, 11/5:  Bendinelli
          Thursday, 11/6: Plante
          Friday. 11/7: Clour, Bennette
       
13. Thank You – 
…to ABC Playhouse, Texas Roadhouse, Applebees, Famous Daves, Crafts Direct, Liberty Savings Bank, Old Dutch, Steve and Cindy Bautch, the 6th graders at ASA-St. Cloud Campus, the Parent Activity Committee Members, and the Parents of ASA-St. Cloud Campus for all your donations and time towards the Halloween Carnival!

Calendar Dates 

Nov.   1: All Saints Day
     Mass and Spaghetti Dinner at St. Paul’s, Mass at 4:30 p.m.
Nov.   2: All Souls Day
Nov. 14: End of First Trimester
Nov. 20: P/S/T Conference, 3:45-7:00 pm
Nov. 24: P/S/T Conference, 3:45-7:00 pm
Nov. 27-28: Thanksgiving Vacation, No Schools for Students or Staff
Nov. 30: First Sunday of Advent
 

Our Mission

… is to deliver an academically excellent, Catholic education that develops the whole person and inspires a Christ-centered life in a global community.
This parent weekly update is published each Thursday school is in session.  Anyone with questions, comments or articles they wish to be considered for inclusion should send an e-mail to Anna Barzey-Robinson at anna.barzeyrobinson@allsaintsmn.org no later than Monday, 3 PM for that week’s update or drop it off at school.