Celebrating Community At All Saints Catholic School Volume 5, Issue 11 November 5, 2018 Fund For All Saints Surpasses $27,000! This year s Fund for All Saints charitable giving campaign kicked off in September and as of today, we have exceeded $27,000 thanks to the generous gifts from 100 families and friends. This year s theme is Reasons and we are asking all families to give us their reasons to support All Saints. As you know, the Fund for All Saints directly benefits the students, faculty, and staff of All Saints. It allows us to continue laying the foundation, not only providing an excellent academic education, but also developing the spiritual and moral growth of each student. Tuesday: No Bus Service Thursday, Friday: No School Give us your reason at www.allsaintscs.com/reason or by using the commitment form at the end of this newsletter. Conferences This Week Parent-Teacher conferences will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. All Saints Catholic School will be closed Nov. 8th and 9th. Preschool through third grade families should have received a link to sign-up for conference times. These conferences will take place in your child s classroom. Conference for families with students in fourth through eighth grade, will be done on a first come, first serve basis. Fourth grade families meet in their classrooms, fifth and sixth grade families meet in the gym, and seventh and eighth grade families will meet in the multi-purpose room. Next Monday s Veterans Day Event We are excited to extend a heartfelt welcome to all veterans for our first Veterans Day celebration at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 12, 2018. We would be honored to have all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or special family friends who have served or currently serve our Armed Forces to take part in this special prayer service and recognition event. The teachers and staff of All Saints Catholic School have planned a special prayer service and program that will acknowledge and recognize: the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I the history of Armistice Day the United States military branches for those whom have served and are actively serving our nation. Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit RSVP by November 7, 2018, at www.allsaintscs.com/veterans. 48735 Warren Road Canton, MI 48187 www.allsaintscs.com (734) 459-2490 Office (734) 459-6873 Attendance
In The Know Tuesday, November 6 No Bus Service (PCCS Closed) Wednesday, November 7 Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8 No School (Early Childhood, K-8) Parent Teacher Conference 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 9 No School (Early Childhood, K-8) Professional Development Sunday, November 11 Hot Lunch Order Deadline 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 CYO Mass 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 19 Spirit Day Hot Lunch Order December hot lunch is now open for ordering online and will close at 11:40 p.m. on Sunday. Please make sure you place your order before this deadline as no extensions or exceptions will be made. Order online at www.allsaintscs.com/hotlunch. Volunteer Hours As a reminder, please log your volunteer hours online at www.allsaintscs.com/service. Every month we will have random winners selected to win a gift card of their choice from those who have submitted hours! Cancelled Box Top Winners Enjoy Ice Cream Congratulations to Mrs. Alban s homeroom, who enjoyed their ice cream social for winning the Fall Box Top for Education competition! Thanks to the generosity of the entire community, All Saints will receive a $1,581.50 check in December! Congratulations and thank you to everyone who sent in box tops! Holiday Scrip Ordering... Christmas is just around the corner and there is no better way to give a little and get a little than completing your holiday shopping with Scrip! Whether you give the gift of gift cards or use the cards for your favorite stores to purchase for your loved ones, each card will give you a little back toward your school tuition and help the school fundraise too! And now, for the first time, Scrip has put out a holiday catalog to help spread the giving cheer. There are currently 25 catalogs and order forms available in the office for you to share the information with co-workers, friends and relatives. You can also find the electronic version of these forms at shopwithscrip.com/giftguide. Just as a reminder, all Scrip orders placed for next week will be delivered on Friday, November 16 (due to the shortened school week next week). Happy shopping! NJHS Officers Announced Congratulations to the following 8th grade students, who have been selected as officers of this year s NJHS: President Angelina Hamati Vice President Anna Rensi Secretary Hannah Glowzinski Co-Historians Kelly Mahoney, Maddie Walker www.allsaintscs.com www.facebook.com/allsaintscs
Unleash The Gospel Advent Reflection Sessions It s hard to believe but Advent is only a few weeks away and we are excited to share with you an opportunity to grow stronger in friendship as we journey together as a community toward Bethlehem and meeting Jesus; we will do this through Mary and a program from Ascension called Rejoice! You will get to know Mary in a personal way as she shines light on what s happening in your life, then together, the two of you, will get ready for her Son at Christmas. Each day during Advent, you will read from the Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary Journal. The journal offers more than insights and information about Mary s life- it offers an opportunity for you to encounter Mary in the quiet of her heart. The introductory session will be co-hosted by campus ministry at ASCS & MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) on Friday, November 30th at Saint John Neumann. You are then invited you to sign up for our two accompanying sessions to see how God is speaking to you this season. These sessions are designed so you may participate regardless of how much or little time you have to prepare. Other reasons to attend: Hot cider, cocoa, coffee will be served Receive blessings and grace as you grow in your relationship with our Blessed Mother Gift yourself with a time of peace and interior stillness Best of all, grant yourself the opportunity to be in fellowship with other families of faith from All Saints 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 If you can t join us for the sessions, but would still like to participate you may do so by ordering the Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary Journal. See the link below. All Saints Advent Service Project No-Sew Fleece Blanket Event November 18, 2018 Noon-2 pm ALL families are welcome to cozy up with us to create fuzzy fleece blankets that will provide comfort to a child in need. No sewing required! Not only will we be practicing the virtue of charity, but this is also a great opportunity to work with other families in our school. The event will be held at All Saints Catholic School. We will have music and a hot chocolate bar for the kids. All blankets will be donated to The Children s Center in Detroit. Your family can purchase a no-sew blanket kit from us for $15, or you are welcome to bring your own! Please sign up online at www.allsaintscs.com/blanket For questions, contact kbauman@allsaintscs.com or tgibb@allsaintscs.com. November Virtue: Courtesy What does a triathlon have to do with the Communion of Saints? Fr. Mike Schmitz draws parallels between his experience of completing a triathlon and the believer s experience of journeying to heaven. In our spiritual race, those who have gone before us are encouraging us at every turn. Fr. Mike reminds us that if we find ourselves struggling in this journey, we should remember that we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses that is more impressive than a stadium filled with sports fans. Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irgz7-hrwms&t=3s To RSVP, sign up for childcare, and/or order your journal please visit www.allsaintscs.com/reflection. Deadline is November 19th to ensure enough time for the journals to arrive. www.allsaintscs.com www.facebook.com/allsaintscs
Friendship Virtue Activity Recently our 3rd and 7th graders partnered for a virtue-based activity on friendship. Students started by praying together the Act of Charity, then watched a short video on friendship, and finally partnered up to discuss how to be a good friend to each other, to others at home and school, and completed a heart project where they shared these important traits and qualities. Catholic Scouts Share Faith Catholic Scouts sang, danced, and learned about their faith on Saturday as part of a Catholic Scouting Medal Retreat for Girls hosted at All Saints. About 60 Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls ranging in age from kindergarten to high school attended the event. The day s schedule included Mass at Resurrection Parish and the opportunity to make crafts, play games, and participate in a service project. Attendees decorated and assembled snack packs, which the Song and Spirit Institute collected for distribution to local children in need. The day s activities focused on requirements for the scouts to earn Catholic medals under the guidance of CYO Scouting at the Archdiocese of Detroit. Throughout the day, the girls completed activities centered on the role faith plays in their lives. The sessions highlighted God s love for everyone, the significance of families in nurturing faith, the importance of prayer, and how Mary, the Mother of God, and the saints serve as role models for young people. After completing all of their requirements, the Scouts will receive their Catholic medals at a Mass in May 2019. Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit 48735 Warren Road Canton, MI 48187 www.allsaintscs.com (734) 459-2490 Office (734) 459-6873 Attendance
Grade Level Happenings Last Thursday, our entire school community celebrated our namesake day - All Saints Day! In the morning, students enjoyed a special treat (doughnut) and they received a prayer card, medal, and sticker of their classroom saint. Prior to Mass, prayer buddies visited classrooms and they made placemats for the Meals On Wheels program to be used at Thanksgiving time. What an amazing day it was... Last Monday, Greek city-states processed through the hall, carrying banners representing their groups. The people dressed in togas and robes, with wreaths adorning their heads gathered to cheer their teams, as the Olympic games began. This scene didn t just happen in Ancient Greece, our school recently hosted a re-enactment of its own. Sixth graders experienced a morning in the life of Ancient Greeks. The festivities capped several weeks of studying the ancient culture. Our 8th grade students created models of a Catholic church in collaborative groups to help with their studies about items used at Mass and liturgies. Be sure to check out the level of detail as they are all on display in the main hallway at school. www.allsaintscs.com www.facebook.com/allsaintscs
Halloween Fun... Our student body enjoyed another Happy Halloween on last Wednesday! Especially our world-famous Halloween Parade (K-3) where our 4th-8th grade students lined the hallway to welcome all of the dressed-up students! www.allsaintscs.com www.facebook.com/allsaintscs
2018-2019 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 Email 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: $ 671. 00 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 www.allsaintscs.com/donate. 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) 459-2490 ext. 29 or at erothert@allsaintscs.com. All contributions are tax deductible (TIN# 38-3312683) All SAintS CAtholiC SChool 48735 WArren rd. CAnton, Mi 48187 (734) 459-2490 F: (734) 459-0981
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On November 12 th, All Saints Catholic School will be honoring all our community s loved ones that have served and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. If your family has a loved one that you would like to honor for their service, please complete the star, cut it out, and send it back to school by November 5 th. Veteran s Name: Branch of Military: Years Served: Family/Friend of: