Celebrating Community

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1 Celebrating Community At All Saints Catholic School Volume 5, Issue 15 December 4, 2018 January Hot Lunch Online Orders Due Saturday Staff Announcement Dear All Saints Parents, It s hard to believe December is here and we are entering the joyous season of Advent! Each year the Catholic Church gives us an incredible opportunity for a powerful encounter with Jesus. The Church invites us during Advent to take a step back and look at who we are, what we are doing, and where Jesus enters into our lives. We have several staff updates to share. We have filled the the 5/6 math teacher position and welcomed Mr. Russ Facione to our staff community. Mr. Facione has taught at the middle and high school level and has served as an elementary school principal in public schools for 27 years. He also has experience running math intervention groups and implementing math professional development for teachers focused on math talks. He is thrilled to begin a new chapter in his career working in Catholic schools where he can share his faith within the classroom. After much prayer and reflection Mr. Eric Rothert has decided to resign his position at All Saints. He was offered another position and will be going back to work in the credit union field as a Business Development & Community Relations Manager. I know this was a very difficult decision for him and his family and we are truly appreciative of the amazing work he has done here at All Saints! He will be working through December 21st to help with the transition and we wish him all the best on his promotion and journey back to the business world. At this time we have asked Mrs. Michele Santillan to step into this role for the remainder of the school year. Michele s daughter graduated from All Saints last year and she has frequently helped us with marketing and advancement efforts. She has a B.A. with a double major in journalism and public relations and a M.A. in communications. As we prepare individually and as a community for His arrival, let us intentionally slow down our lives, spend time in prayer, and ready our hearts for the greatest gift of our lives Jesus. Nativity Night Returns All Saints is hosting Nativity Night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, December 10, The evening will begin with a Las Posadas-style procession, commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph leading up to Jesus birth. After the procession, attendees can enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, crafts, story time, and the viewing of families Nativity sets. As with last year s event, students will be invited to dress as angels and shepherds as part of the procession. We ask each family to bring a dozen cookies to share during the event so everyone can enjoy treats with hot cocoa. We also encourage families to share their own Nativity sets by displaying them that evening. There is no cost to families to attend this event, but please RSVP we can anticipate the number of guests at K-2, Band Concert Tuesday Everyone is invited to see the K-2 and Band Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Students are expected to arrive and be in their classrooms by 6:30 p.m. God bless, Kristen Strausbaugh Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit Warren Road Canton, MI (734) Office (734) Attendance

2 In The Know December 3-7 Santa Shop December 4 K-2 Christmas Concert & Band Performance 7:00 p.m. December 5 Nativity Night RSVP Due December 8 Hot Lunch Orders Due By 11:40 p.m. December 10 Nativity Night 7:00 p.m. December 12 ASCS Spirit Day December 21 Early Childhood Christmas Concert (No Early Childhood Classes) December 24-January 6 Christmas Break (No Classes) Super Cash Raffle Tickets After the Christmas break, your oldest student will receive this year s Super Cash Raffle tickets. Tickets are sold at $5.00 each for a chance to win the following cash prizes: one $3,000 winner; one $2,000 winner, and one $1,000 winner. If you are interested in getting your tickets before the holiday, please contact Nancy Kullman in the main office at nkullman@allsaintscs.com. Santa Shop This Week By the fifth day of Santa Shop, I d wrapped for my family... Five birthstone rings!! Four tools for dad, Three sister pens, Two grandpa mugs... and a pretty necklace for my mommy! Don t miss the 2018 Santa Shop December 3-7. Shopping hours: Monday - 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Tuesday - 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed during Mass) Wednesday - 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday - 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday - 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Please see class schedule at the end of this newsletter and watch out for more information coming home with your child. Volunteers Needed: We are looking for additional elves to volunteer during Santa Shop. If you re interested, please contact Jennifer Sanabria at jsanabria@wowway.com. Fund for All Saints Close To $50,000! Thanks to more than 145 gifts, the Fund for All Saints annual campaign has raised more than $48,000! The theme for this year s campaign is Reasons and we are excited to give families and friends the opportunity to share their reason for supporting our amazing school. Give us your reason at or by using the commitment form at the end of this newsletter. Girl Scouts Celebrate Holiday Season On Saturday, All Saints Girl Scouts marked the start of Advent and preparations for Christmas with a Mother-Daughter Tea. The celebration was a chance for girls and their female family members and friends to share a relaxing afternoon of fellowship and fun. In addition to enjoying hot cocoa and tea, finger sandwiches, cookies, and cupcakes, the girls made Christmas ornaments and played Christmas-themed games.

3 Classroom Happenings In social studies class, the 6th graders concluded their study of Julius Caesar by completing a CSI Investigation: Who Killed Julius Caesar? After analyzing multiple sources about different suspects with their fellow detectives, the students used the evidence they uncovered to draw their own conclusions about who was responsible for the demise of Rome s famous leader. Early Childhood classes enjoyed Career Days last week which included a visit from Mr. Keller, a firefighter, as well as nurses, dentists, police, detectives, and a chiropractor. Thank you to all of the parents and grandparents that took the time to teach us! Robotics Visits Mercy Lab Representatives from the All Saints robotics team had a chance to experience the world of First Robotics Competition high school design and programming in person. The Saturday morning visit to Mercy High School included a tour of the lab, an explanation of how a CNC machine works, and robot programming. There was even an opportunity to drive a kid-size robot used in a previous competition. Mrs. Kalkun and mentors from the Mercy High School Riveters robotics team organized the event.

4 Blue Thunder News Basketball Season Tips-Off Friday, November 30, 2018 Varsity Boys 1 40 Our Lady of Victory #1 25 Varsity Boys 2 41 Our Lady of Victory #2 13 Varsity Girls 1 12 Our Lady of Victory #1 18 Saturday, December 1, 2018 JV Boys 2 26 St. Fabian #1 21 JV Boys 3 15 Our Lady of Victory #3 20 JV Boys 4 14 Our Lady of Sorrows #3 16 JV Boys 5 17 Our Lady of Victory #5 16 JV Girls 1 17 Our Lady of Victory #1 28 JV Girls 2 14 Our Lady of Victory #3 2 JV Girls 3 8 Our Lady of Victory #4 18 Varsity Boys 3 10 St. Fabian #1 35 Varsity Girls 2 40 Our Lady of Victory #2 28 Sunday, December 2, 2018 JV Boys 2 30 St. Anselm #1 5 JV Boys 4 25 Our Lady of Victory #4 11 Varsity Boys 2 45 St. Patrick W.L. #2 22 Varsity Boys 3 15 St. Anselm #1 21 Varsity Girls 1 21 Shrine Catholic #1 23 Varsity Girls 2 31 Shrine Catholic #

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6 Fund for All Saints Commitment Form All Saints Catholic School is grateful to all those who have made our school a charitable priority. Your support in the form of a gift to the Fund for All Saints is evidence of your commitment to the students, faculty, and community of All Saints Catholic School and each gift has a meaningful impact on every aspect of this school. All gifts work together to enrich our programs, enhance services for current and future students, and support our faculty. On behalf of our entire community, we are truly grateful for your support of the mission of All Saints Catholic School. Name Date Address Phone City, State, ZIP Relation to All Saints Catholic School: Current Family Grandparent Staff Friend A Commitment, Designation, Reason Whichever reason you choose, we are truly grateful for your generosity and support of the Fund for All Saints to strengthen our learning environment and support our mission. I/we are making a one-time commitment of: $ I/we wish to cover the tuition gap: $ Please designate my/our financial commitment to the following area: Academics STEM Endowment Athletics Catholic Identity Where It s Needed Most My/our reason to support this year s Fund is: My/our commitment is in honor/loving memory of: Payment Options My/our check is enclosed. (Payable to all SainTS CaTholiC SChool) I/we will make a donation online at I/we will pledge our donation (paid in full before June 30, 2019). Pledge Start Date (MM-YY) To be paid in payments of $ Please charge my/our credit card. Monthly Quarterly Name (as it appears on card) I/we will make a donation via the following donor advised fund: Card Number Exp. Date Billing Zip Code Please keep this financial commitment anonymous. Thank You! On behalf of the nearly 600 students who will continue to benefit from your generosity, we are truly grateful for your support of the mission of All Saints Catholic School. If you have any questions regarding donations or payments, please contact Eric Rothert at (734) ext. 29 or at erothert@allsaintscs.com. All contributions are tax deductible (TIN# ) All SAintS CAtholiC SChool WArren rd. CAnton, Mi (734) F: (734)

7 Santa Secret Shop TIMES MONDAY - Dec. 3 TUESDAY - Dec. 4 WEDNESDAY - Dec. 5 THURSDAY - Dec. 6 FRIDAY - Dec. 7 8:15-8:45 Mrs. Muncy PS 111 (14) Mrs. Muncy PS 111 (13) Mrs. MacLellan 2nd 105 (22) Mrs. Roose (16) 9:00-9:30 Mrs. Sowders PK 114 (20) Ms. Swiderek PK 113 (20) Mrs. Kaschyk (24) Mrs. Roose (18) 9:45-10:15 Mr. Arnould 4th 203 (19) MASS Mrs. Finkelstein (25) Mrs. Roose (17) 10:30-11:00 Mrs. Detweiler 4th 204 (19) MASS Ms. Swartz 3rd 101 (19) Mrs. Button 1st 104 (18) OPEN DURING LUNCH 11:50-12:20 Mrs. Simmons K 112 (23) 12:30-1:00 Mrs. Sowders PK 114 (9) Mrs. Railling K 109 (23) Mrs. Trower 1 st 102 (19) Ms. Vendittelli 1 st 106 (18) 1:15-1:45 Mrs. Alban 4 th 202 (20) Mrs. Kolpacke 2 nd 107 (23) Mrs. Clauss 3 rd 108 (18) Ms. Maxwell 3 rd 201 (21)

8 Advent Mission Night with Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary This program includes an inspirational journal and an engaging 30-minute video featuring reflections by presenter Fr. Mark Toups and his friends Sr. Miriam Heidland and Fr. Josh Johnson. Join us and experience real spiritual formation and growth, finding yourself changed from the beginning of Advent to Christmas Day. DATE TIMES LOCATION Initial Advent Reflection Session Friday, November 30th 9-11:00 a.m. at Saint John Neumann Accompanying Sessions Thursday, December 13th 8:15-9:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic School library Thursday, December 20th 8:15-9:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic School library FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit rejoiceprogram.com for more details. ascensionpress.com