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Celebrating Community At All Saints Catholic School February 5, 2018 Volume 4,

week, All Saints Catholic School joined the tens of thousands of other Catholic

Our school celebrated all week with themed days and a variety of events that

In addition to having themed days focusing on student, family and staff

speakers, wrote thank you cards to priests and members of the military, and

Students also enjoyed a week of playing games, participating in assemblies, and

RSVP For Daddy-Daughter Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 17, 2018, from

Dads and daddy figures, get out your ties and slacks.

Enjoy an evening of desserts, dancing, dinner, a photo booth and props, and much,

Tickets can be purchased online (www.allsaintscs.

1 Celebrating Community At All Saints Catholic School February 5, 2018 Volume 4, Issue 22 March Hot Lunch Ordering Closes Friday Catholic Schools Week Success Last week, All Saints Catholic School joined the tens of thousands of other Catholic Schools in the USA to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week! Our school celebrated all week with themed days and a variety of events that reinforced the importance of a Catholic education. In addition to having themed days focusing on student, family and staff appreciation, the All Saints community attended Mass, listened to vocational speakers, wrote thank you cards to priests and members of the military, and collected more than $400 for the St. John Neumann Food Pantry. Students also enjoyed a week of playing games, participating in assemblies, and even enjoyed movies with their friends. RSVP For Daddy-Daughter Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 17, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Ties & Tiaras at All Saints! Dads and daddy figures, get out your ties and slacks. Daughters, put on your prettiest outfits! Enjoy an evening of desserts, dancing, dinner, a photo booth and props, and much, much more! Register today so you don t miss out on this event. Tickets can be purchased online ( or by printing off and sending in the form found at the end of the newsletter. Deadline to RSVP is February 9, 2018! For more information, contact Kristy Haynes (jhaynes@comcast.net) or Lesley Rozum (lesleyrozum@comcast.net). Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit Warren Road Canton, MI (734) Office (734) Attendance

2 Growing Our Future Auction & Gala Thank You Sponsors... Families and/or businesses interested in being an auction sponsor or advertising in the auction booklet are encouraged to reserve their space today. To offset many of the expenses required to pull off the auction, All Saints offers a variety of sponsorships and advertisements and the earlier you become a sponsor, the more recognition you will receive. Thank you in advance to the following sponsors: Chizuk Family & Friends Fleis Family Konet Family LaJoy Group Laurel Manor & Banquet Center MY EyeCare Spence Family Vroom Family There is still time to become a sponsor and if you haven t noticed, two of the available sponsorship levels for this year s auction have received an extra perk. In addition to the normal perks, the Gold Sponsorship ($3,000) now features a $50 Uber Gift Card and a dedicated Laurel Manor drink server for their table during dinner and the live auction! Silver Sponsors ($1,500) will enjoy a dedicated Laurel Manor drink server during dinner for their table. Tickets and sponsorships are still available for this year s auction! Day-of Volunteers Needed... If you are interested in volunteering during our largest event of the school year, please contact Dionisia Munoz at dmunoz1231@outlook.com for a complete list of opportunities. Calling All Artists! Have an aspiring artist in the family? Submit your student s letter-sized, coverworthy artwork to Ms. Roser no later than February 16th for a chance to be this year s cover artist. The cover should depict the theme: Growing Our Future. Best of luck. Pajama Day Earned! This year s Super Week raised more than $7,500 and earned students a Pajama Day on Monday, February 12, 2018!! Thank you to each and every family who made a financial contribution or donated an item last week! Share Your Secret Tips... What 2-3 things would you share with a new family, who is attending the auction for the first time? If you have a tip or two you d like to share, the auction committee wants to hear from you! Visit to share your tips or tricks and we ll share them all with the community before the auction! Thanks in advance for helping make this year s auction the best yet! $5, $10 Raffle Ticket Pre-Sale At the auction in March, attendees will have the opportunity to win a variety of raffles in the $5 and $10 sections. Families can now pre-order their $5 and $10 tickets today using the form available in this newsletter and on our website. Order forms may be returned with payment to the office. This is guaranteed to save you a great deal of your valuable time during the event. If you are not able to attend the annual Growing Our Future Auction & Gala, you can still participate in the $5 and $10 Raffle by filling out and returning the order form. You will be ed a listing of $5 and $10 items before the event and may select which baskets you would like our volunteers to drop tickets in too. Tickets Needed Each year at the auction, the auction committee offers a series of silent auction items for attendees to bid on! This year, we are in need of tickets to any/all sporting events. In the past, we have had tickets to Tigers, Spartans, Wolverines, and Red Wings! If you are interested in donating any tickets, please contact Dionisia Munoz at dmunoz1231@outlook.com! Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit Warren Road Canton, MI (734) Office (734) Attendance

3 In The Know February 6 NJHS Mass 10:00 a.m. February 8 Spirit Day February 12 Pajama Day February 13 No Mass February 14 Ash Wednesday, Mass 10:00 a.m. February 16 No Bus Service February 17 Daddy-Daughter Dance 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. February Mid-Winter Break No School Praying The Rosary The Power of Rosary is beyond description - Archbishop Fulton Sheen All parents are invited to pray the rosary with our All Saints family. Starting February 16 th and every first and third Friday following, we will be praying the rosary in the chapel immediately after Parents in Prayer. Please join us in fellowship with one another so that we may lift each other and All Saints school, faculty, and students up in prayer. Young children are welcomed and encouraged to join. Let us set an example for our little disciples. If you have any questions contact Pam Rensi at pamrensi@gmail.com. AOD: Catholic School Survey The Archdiocese of Detroit and Office of Catholic Schools are inviting parents to provide feedback regarding Catholic education. We encourage all families to complete this survey and provide feedback. We appreciate your family taking the time to complete the survey online at Students in grades 5th through 8th will complete the survey during the religion classes at school. The survey will be available for the next two weeks and will close on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the end of the day. Thank you for your time and commitment to All Saints Catholic School! Made for More Parent Presentation Christ the King Catholic Church (4000 Ave Maria Dr. Ann Arbor, MI) will be hosting the Made for More presentation from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on February 10, This presentation focuses on the dangers and devastating effects of pornography on marriages, teens, and children. This presentation is open to educators and parents of children in grades K-12. Dr. Peter Kleponis will provide practical strategies for protecting families from pornography (including preventing children from encountering it and educating teens on how to avoid and reject it). If you are interested in learning more about the presentation, please visit Pick-up Art Before Feb. 12th Please remember to pickup your students pre-purchased artwork in the school office as soon as possible. Framed and unframed artwork that was not bought in advance also can be purchased now. The artwork will be available through Monday, Feb. 12, Any items not picked up by the end of the day will be donated to area nursing homes. Tuition Assistance Available Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance The application process for families wishing to apply for tuition assistance through the Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance program is now open. Applications are completed online only and, to be considered for the full amount of assistance, must be completed and submitted to the AOD by April 30, Due to administrative change to this program, the last step of this application now involves submitting a completed Pastor s Signature Sheet/Form to All Saints Catholic School. As a result, we recommend you begin the application process as soon as possible and submit the required form to the main office by Friday, April 13, This will give us the necessary time to complete what is necessary. If you are considering this process, please read the 2018 AOD Parent Information Letter for guidance on our website, under Admissions > Financial Aid. Catholic Vantage Financial Scholarships Catholic Vantage Financial student scholarship applications are now available online at The credit union will award a total of 10 scholarships to members in The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 2, Six scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to help cover tuition for students who attend Catholic schools. Two scholarships will be awarded to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, and four scholarships to students who attend a Catholic high school. Scholarship recipients will be selected by random drawing.

tournament champs. They defeated the Class of 2014 in the finals.

Regardless of skill level, everyone is welcome to participate - or cheer on - in this coed event.

4 Calling All Alumni... Seventh grader Connor Kirkwood recently put his creativity to work and showcased the All Saints Catholic School academic crest... made out of legos! Join us for the 6th Annual All Saints Alumni Basketball Tournament immediately following the JV postseason tournament at All Saints on Saturday, March 10, Last year, we welcomed more than 60 alumni, who participate in a series of games, and we crowned the combined Classes of as tournament champs. They defeated the Class of 2014 in the finals. In the consolation game, the Class of 2015 defeated the Class of 2016 to take bronze. Regardless of skill level, everyone is welcome to participate - or cheer on - in this coed event. The number of games scheduled will depend on the number of responses. If you are interested in playing this year, please RSVP online at All are welcome! In first grade, students have been learning about Early American Civilizations including the Mayans. One of our 1st grade families recently traveled to Mexico and learned all about how modern day Mayans lived. Mr. Phan came in and gave a presentation to the whole first grade about the trip - including Mayan religious traditions, currency, cultural dances, and even sports they played! The students were very engaged and excited to learn about it!

Blue Thunder News www.ascsathletics.com Varsity Boys Win Close One!

5 Blue Thunder News Varsity Boys Win Close One! Nick Lehrke scored a season and team high 24 points and Mason Cone dropped in 8 points as varsity boys #1 pulled off a close victory vs. St. James. Strong bench play from James Almeda, Ryan Loverich, and Drew Laroo was needed in the end to preserve the win. Bowling Continues To Roll On... The Blue Thunder Varsity bowlers had a great week competing against St. Pius, taking 6 of 7 points. In Game 1 All Saints was led by Brennan Pascual s 203 game, which featured 7 strikes. Cole Tomaszek chipped in bowling 34 pins over average. Shannon Burke led the charge in the second game, bowling 19 pins over average. Connor Doyle bowled above average both games. JV3 Girls Earn Second Victory The girls JV#3 won their second game of the season with an 18-8 victory over St. Edith. Isabella Ceriotti lead the team with 8 points. Jenna Atkins added 3 points, Ava Bowman, Emma Bauman, and Rachel Klinkhammer each had 2 points each while Bridget Rayha added finished the scoring 1 point. Juliet Gibb and Caroline LaPointe played solid defense and contributed to the win as well. Great job girls! Sunday, February 4, 2018 JV Boys # St. Joseph S.L. # Saturday, February 3, 2018 JV Boys # St. James # JV Boys # St. James # JV Boys # St. James # JV Boys # Holy Family Regional # ~ Scores ~ JV Girls # St. James # JV Girls # St. James # JV Girls # St. Edith # Varsity Boys # St. Pius X # Varsity Girls # St. James # Friday, February 2, 2018 Varsity Boys # St. James # Varsity Girls # St. James #

6 2018 Spring Season Grades 3 rd -5th Girls on the Run is so much fun! We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Season Dates: Week of Mar 12th Week of May 25th 5k May 20th at Lake St. Clair MetroPark Location: All Saints Catholic School Meeting days and times: Mon/Th 2:45p-4p Program Fees: Tier One Registration: (Dec 1 st - Mar 11 th ) $136 Tier Two Registration: (Mar 12th- Mar 19 th ) $150 Girls receive 20 lessons, materials, snacks, water bottle, cinch bag, T-Shirt, medal, parent guide, and entry into the celebratory 5K. For more information and to register: Plymouth YMCA Gina Fagerman Community Program Leader gfagerman@ymcadetroit.org *Scholarships/payment plans are available through the YMCA.

$5 and $10 Raffle Ticket Presale Order Form Take a chance on the many and varied raffle baskets. Pre-ordering your $5 & $10 Raffle tickets saves a great deal of your valuable time during event night.

7 $5 and $10 Raffle Ticket Presale Order Form Take a chance on the many and varied raffle baskets. Pre-ordering your $5 & $10 Raffle tickets saves a great deal of your valuable time during event night. If you are not able to attend the Annual Growing Our Future Auction & Gala, you may participate in the $5 and $10 Raffle by filling out and returning this form. You will be ed a listing of $5 and $10 items in late February so you may select which baskets you would like our volunteers to drop your tickets into. Name: Phone: Eldest Child s Homeroom: Tickets are sold in packages of $ or $50.00 or may be purchased individually. You will receive an confirming receipt of your order. Tickets will be enclosed in your program at the Auction. $ Package Includes 8 - $10.00 tickets and 9 - $5.00 tickets total value $ $ Package Includes 4 - $10.00 tickets and 4 - $5.00 tickets total value $60.00 Individual $10.00 tickets Individual $ 5.00 tickets Total Enclosed: Check # Please indicate below if you are unable to attend the auction: If you are not able to attend the Annual Auction & Gala, you may still participate in the $5 & $10 Raffle by completing this form. You will be ed a listing of $5 & $10 items in late February. Volunteers will drop your tickets into baskets of your choice during the auction. Presale orders are due no later than Friday, February 16, If you have questions, please contact Christine Williams at cadairwilliams@yahoo.com

This Photo by Ties & Tiaras Daddy Daughter Dance

on sale now* $50 per couple $15 for each additional

9, 2018 Purchase your tickets at www.allsaintscs.

8 This Photo by Ties & Tiaras Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday, February 17 th, :30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. All Saints Catholic School Dinner and Dancing *Tickets on sale now* $50 per couple $15 for each additional daughter RSVP Before Feb. 9, 2018 Purchase your tickets at or by dropping off payment with this form in the office. Check made payable to All Saints Catholic School (ASCS) Dad s Name: Total: Daughter s Name: Check #: Phone: Questions? Please contact Lesley Rozum (lesleyrozum@comcast.net) or Kristy Haynes (jhaynes@comcast.net).

You are invited to join the winning tradition of the OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL TRACK TEAM Ø We welcome boys and girls entering grades 4-8...no running experience required!

9 You are invited to join the winning tradition of the OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL TRACK TEAM Ø We welcome boys and girls entering grades no running experience required! Ø Track is a wonderful opportunity to run competitively and a great way to improve your performance in everything from football, hockey, soccer to volleyball. Ø We have experienced and knowledgeable coaches Ø Open to members of Our Lady of Good Counsel and surrounding parishes Ø Workouts to accommodate different age groups and experience. Ø Season STARTS in MARCH Ø Dual Sports athletes are welcome flexible practice schedule to accommodate dual sport athletes. For registration and more information, go to the spring sports page at (Registration Opens Jan. 15th!) Questions? Please olgctrack@yahoo.com

SAINTS Scoop Newsletter September 26, 2018

SAINTS Scoop Newsletter September 26, 2018 MISSION Queen of All Saints School is a culturally diverse Catholic community dedicated to developing the whole child with compassion and integrity. Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Oakland educate children