December 5, 2018
WEDNESDAY MAILING
Get your Spirit Wear Today! Orders due Friday!
This is for the grown up in your life who wants to show off their Charger pride! Just in time for Christmas, we are holding this special sale! See the attached order form for styles, colors & sizes. Orders must be placed December 7th, no exceptions!
Mini Chargers - Friday Dec. 7th
Children and caregivers are invited to join us for a special story time with milk and cookies with a very special guest - Mrs. Claus! Come after 8:15 Mass for this complimentary event!
Home & School Christmas Collection
Home & School that is accepting donations to the Home & School Christmas Bonus Fund for Teachers & Staff.

There are two easy ways to donate:
1.   Online HERE
2. Send a sealed envelope with cash or check made out to “Ascension Home & School” through your child’s backpack. All donations are confidential. 

100% of money collected is distributed among all Ascension teachers, aides, administrative, EDP and maintenance staff. Please make your donation by Monday December 17th. The suggested donation is whatever amount you may have budgeted to spend on teacher gifts. Any amount is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support of our Ascension teachers and staff.
Grades 4 -8: Sign up for the Holiday 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament! 
The Ascension Tradition continues! Students in grades 4 - 8 are invited to have some fun and keep active in the annual Ascension 3-on-3 Holiday Tournament. This year’s tournament runs Wednesday, December 26, through Friday, December 28, 2018. Games are played between 9am – 2pm. 4th and 5th graders are the most valuable members of the team: 4th grade baskets are worth 5-times as many points as an 8th grade basket! Read more details, sign up to help and complete the permission slip in the attachment. Questions? Contact Meg Nelligan or Erin Zimmer.   
Auction Items
The Blue Tie Auction was another great success! If you weren't able to make it, there are still a few items you can purchase online. See what's available here.
8th Grade Sports Awards Night
Mark your calendars! The class of 2019’s 8th Grade Sports Awards Night is set for Wednesday, May 22nd at 7pm in the gym.
All are Invited for Complimentary Coffee and Donuts after Mass this Sunday! 
Our monthly Hospitality Sunday will take place after after the 7:30, 9, and 11 am Masses this Sunday, December 9. We hope you and your family will join us! Get out of the cold and let the kids run around in the school gym (we'll have some basketballs out for the kids to play), while grownups chat over a hot cup of coffee. Hope to see you there!
Drama Club Presents
Where do you learn to become a dastardly, vile villain? You go to Villain School, naturally! Ascension's Aspiring Actors (directed by our own Mrs. Lippi) will present Villain School on December 13, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in the Pine Room, and December 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Room. You won't want to miss the Drama Club's first play of the season! Bring the family!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, December 6th
10am - 8pm
Alioto's Shop & Share
1118 Chicago Ave


Friday, December 7th
9am
Mini Chargers
Pine Room

Thursday, December 13th
7pm
Grades 1-3 Christmas Concert
Church

Monday, December 17th
5pm
Early Childhood Christmas Program
Church
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'Tis the Season!
The holidays at Ascension bring many beloved traditions and opportunities! See all the ways you can celebrate the season.
Ascension Ornament
Get your beautiful 2018 Ascension School ornament today! A limited number are available. $20
Contact the Advancement Office to get yours!
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Aliloto's Shopping Day
Thursday, December 6th, 10am-8pm
Alioto's Gift Shop (1118 Chicago Ave) is having a shopping day to benefit Ascension!

10% of sales will be donated to Ascension!
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Christmas Concerts
Don't miss these opportunities to get in to the Christmas spirit!
Grades 1-3 will perform on Thursday, December 13th at 7 pm in THE Church. Our Early Childhood Concert (PK3-K) will be December 17th at 5 pm in the Church.
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