Upcoming Events and Important Dates

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1 August 2017 From the Principal s Office Wow! Where did the summer go? Opening day of school is August 9th, and it s next week. Our faculty and staff have been preparing for the school year, and are excited as to the expectations of another great school year. Ascension Catholic has been Blessed to have a great professional staff, an outstanding student body, and wonderful community support from parents and alumni. Our school has a 175 year legacy because of these factors, the commitment to high educational standards, and the training in the foundations of our faith. We are anxious to welcome back our faculty, staff, and students, as each year, and everyday, we renew our mission statement: Ascension Catholic educates and develops the mind, body, and spirit of each student, to know, love, and serve God, self, and others in a safe and caring environment. Let us come together with passion, purpose, and professionalism to serve our students in our mission. Blessing for a Great School Year! Upcoming Events and Important Dates August 3rd PreK-K Open 6PM Primary Campus August 9th 1st Day Students Attend -School Pictures will be taken on the first day for grades 1st-12th August 30th Open House 1st-12th 6PM High School Gym September 4th Labor Day Holiday September 12th Academic Banquet Bernardo s September 29th Homecoming Parade, Pep Rally, Game Visit our website: for information on Summer Reading and Math Requirements, School Supply Lists, Calendar Updates and More!

2 AR TESTING Thursday, August 3rd! DON T WAIT! Calling all Primary Students who want to take their AR Summer Test before school begins. Please come to the Primary School Library from 9am-12pm on August 3rd! Primary School Meet and Greet Students in grades 1st-6th can drop off school supplies and meet their teachers on August 8th from 1PM-3PM! High School Orientation Days Orientation will be held in the High School Gym. Students will be issued chromebooks, lanyards, cafeteria cards, schedules, etc. Wednesday, August 2nd 9th Grade 9AM Wednesday, August 2nd 10th Grade 1PM Thursday, August 3rd 11th Grade 9AM Thursday, August 3rd 12th Grade 1PM Tuesday, August 8th 7th & 8th Grade 2:30-3:30 Note: Students will be able to purchase: parking passes ($15) and ties ($20)

3 Welcome New Staff Kathleen Dennis Elementary Math Alaina Poirrier PreK3 Aide Head Volleyball Coach Ed Gathering 2017 All teachers, administrators, and staff from every school in the Diocese of Baton Rouge gathered at Most Blessed Sacrament Church August 1st to celebrate the start of the new school year. Pictured to the left are some of the staff members from our school. Our day began with a prayer service led by Bishop Muench followed by keynote speaker, Katie Prejean. Dr. Mel and her staff at the Catholic Schools Office works hard each year to make this event special for the teachers and staff of the Diocese of Baton Rouge.

4 AC Summer Camps Coach Drey Trosclair, Coach Rick Bolotte and Coach Chris Schexnayder held a football camp for Primary and Middle school students in July. During camp the boys were taught drills and special plays to help them gain knowledge and experience playing football. Thanks to the High School Football Players who spent time with the campers helping out! Coach Mitzi and Coach Gussie Hahn, along with the High School Softball Team, put on a softball clinic in July for primary school girls. The girls were given a special treat when former LSU player Constance Quinn showed up to give them some special advice and instruction. Thank you to all of our coaches, players, and our special guest for making this one memorable experience!

5 Louisiana Four High School Students were selected to attend Girls and Boys State this summer. Micah Daggs, Bailey Acosta, Victoria Eure, and Madeline Robichaux represented Ascension Catholic in this week-long leadership program. Through this hands-on program, all the participants learned the ins and outs of state and local government. The program focused on developing self-confidence, poise, and character while also learning about patriotism and citizenship. Below are a few pictures from that week! Girls State & Boys State High School Cheer Camp Our High School Cheerleaders dominated at Cheer Camp in Gulf Shores Alabama in July. They were awarded 1st Place in Extreme Routine, 1st Place in Sideline, and 1st Place in Overall Camp Champs. They received the Leadership Award and they brought home the Banana. We would like to congratulate our 4 seniors who were all selected as All American by the UCA staff. Great job by all cheerleaders and their coaches Mrs. Tara Martinez and Mrs. Megan Ourso.

6 AC Athletics Attention: All Athletes All athletes Must have the following before participating in any sport: Updated Physical. Forms can be downloaded from our website: LHSAA Forms signed and completed before the first day of practice. Athletic Fee ($75) and Form must be returned before the first contest. Football Home Games 8/8 Mentorship Academy 9/29--Covenant Christian Academy (Homecoming Game) 10/13 Southern Lab 10/27 Kentwood 11/2 St. John (Senior Night) Volleyball Home Games 9/14 Assumption 9/18 Ascension Christian 9/20 Catholic PC 9/21 Lutcher 9/25 UHigh 9/27 False River 10/4 St. John 10/18 White Castle 10/24 St. Charles Catholic **Earn your Required Parent Participation Hours by working at one or more of our HOME GAMES!! Workers Needed for Cooking, Selling Concessions, Collecting at Gates, JOIN OUR PURPLE AND GOLD CLUB TODAY! Purple and Gold Club Membership Registration *Please send in a $25 membership fee with this form to the High School Office. Name: Cellphone: Forms can also be mailed to: Ascension Catholic P & G Club 311 St. Vincent Street Donaldsonville, La 70346

7 Page 7 Middle School Athletics August 7 th Girls Basketball and Football practice begins 14 th Enrollment Numbers Form due 17 th Safety Seminar for GBB and FB Coaches 21 st Schedule and Team Entry Forms due for FB & GBB 24 th Athletic Directors Meeting 28 th First day in pads (FB) 29 th Coaches Clinic for GBB Coaches 31 st Coaches Clinic for FB Coaches September 4 th Labor Day Holiday 5 th Individual Entry Form, Roster, and Coaches/ Site Supervisors Forms Due for GBB 6 th, 7 th, 8 th GBB Jamborees 8 th Individual Entry Form, Roster, and Coaches/ Site Supervisors Forms Due for FB 9 th, 10 th FB Jamborees 11 th GBB and FB regular season begins October GBB and FB regular season continues November 5 th GBB and FB regular season ends 6 th Boys Basketball practice begins 12 th -18 th Safety Seminar for BBB and VB Coaches 19 th -25 th Thanksgiving Holidays 26 th -Dec 2 nd Coaches Clinic for BBB coaches (TBA) December 1 st Dev League for BBB regular season begins 13 th, 14 th, 15 th BBB Jamborees 17 th -Jan 3 th No games scheduled for Christmas Holidays

8 Sprucing up Our Campus Before leaving for the summer, a group of teachers got together to give our religious statues around campus a much needed face-lift. The work began in May, right before the primary school s May Crowning Ceremony. Mrs. Laruen Landry and Mrs. Jennifer Daigle repainted and spruced up the flowerbed. Then, at the end of May, the 7th and 8th grade teachers, Mrs. Mitzi Cassard, Mrs. Brandi Manry, Mrs. Alison Lemann, and Mrs. Tammy Matirne pulled up their sleeves and began work on the High School Campus repainting the statues of Jesus, Mary, and St. Vincent de Paul. As you can see, the results are beautiful and we are so thankful for our teachers for modeling the gift of service! God Bless our School! STAY CONNECTED.. WEBSITE Visit our website for updated calendar events, summer reading and math requirements, supply lists and current acbulldogs.org FACEBOOK Join our official page Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School RENWEB Download the RenWeb Home App to stay informed about grades, attendance, and news.