2019 Kathy Adams Run-a-Thon!
It's SHARING week for the Run-a-Thon! Once your runners are registered, sharing their progress with friends and family is easy! Share the Kathy Adams Run-a-Thon home page directly or use the sharing buttons on the left side of the homepage to share via social media.
Your loved ones can easily find your Ascension students by simply searching for their names.
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Parent Lecture Series:
Tips and Tricks: Beyond the Annual Wellness Visit
All are welcome!
Please join Eileen Huffman MS, DPT and Ryan Todd, DPT as they present on Children's Health and Wellness, with topics ranging from injury prevention, facilitating proper healing and health, to sleep and meditation.
Thursday, March 14th
7:00 PM
Ascension School Ursuline Center
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Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day will be here before you know it on Friday, May 3rd. This is such a wonderful opportunity for grandparents and special guests see where our students learn and play. If you would like an invitation sent to someone, please send us their contact information.
We will not send invitations to anyone unless you email us this information.
Send your grandparent information
here.
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Book Fair is Coming Soon!
The Fair will be held in the Ursuline Center Monday, March 18 - Thursday, March 21. Students will visit with their classes during scheduled times. We will accept cash or checks made out to Anderson’s Book Co. (No credit cards or checks made out to Ascension School will be accepted) All are welcome! Thank you for supporting the Ascension Library!
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mr. Shapera and all of our band soloists who competed in the soloist festival last weekend. Here are the results:
Beginner Band:
Amado Carvajal, GOLD medal
Julia Rodney, SILVER medal
Malynn Widd, TBD (Malynn was sick and will perform next weekend in Tinley Park.)
Intermediate Band:
Morrison Luban, GOLD medal with a perfect score!
Laila O’Connor, GOLD medal
Lucy Treese, GOLD medal
Advanced Band:
Karla Armadillo, SILVER medal
Declan Huggins, GOLD medal
Adrian Salgado, GOLD medal, with a perfect score!
Dario Santoy, GOLD medal
Grace Treese, GOLD medal
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Financial Aid Applications
Families requesting financial aid for the 2019-20 school year are invited to begin the process. To fill out your application, please follow this link:
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Ascension Spring Sports
Registration is now open for Ascension spring sports. Please enroll prior to attending any team events.
Boys Volleyball (Grades 5, 7, 8) – Season runs March 24-mid-May. Teams will meet 3-4 times per week. Deadline is March 15.
Spring Soccer Season (Grades 4-8) – Season runs April 1-June 10. Teams will have 1 game per week, we will try to get in 1 practice per week during the first 3 weeks in April. Deadline is March 15.
Track & Field (Grades 5-8) - Season runs late-March through early May. The team will meet Tuesdays/Thursday evenings for a 60-minute practice. We will also participate in 3-4 track meets (dates TBD). We need parent volunteers! Please contact Dan Kane if you can help! Deadline is March 22.
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Join the School Board
Are you interested in serving on the Ascension School Board? Terms are for 3 years and meetings are once a month August through June.
School board elections will be held the weekend of March 16th and 17th. If you are interested in running for school board, please see the job description and nomination form at the school website,
http://www.ascensionoakpark.com/school/school-board. Nomination forms are due by Sunday, March 10th to
Katie Brunick. Any questions, please email Katie.
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Taco Tuesday!
Tuesday, March 12th, visit the Oak Park Chipotle (1128 W. Lake St.) from 4-8 PM to grab dinner and support Ascension! Bring the attached flyer and Ascension will receive 33% of all proceeds (excludes online orders).
Taco Tuesday benefits Ascension's Teach the Children Scholarship Fund.
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ASP Flower Sale
Every summer Ascension teens and adult volunteers go away to make homes in Appalachia warmer, dryer, and safer. As they beautify homes with love and care and support from the parish, you can beautify your own home and neighborhood. It’s a great trade—God’s love in creation, your support of teens, and their love for others! Learn more on how to order flowers and support ASP in the attachment below.
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Friday, March 8th
Early Dismissal 11:45 AM
12:30-3:30
Optional Parent/Teacher Conferences
No EDP in the afternoon
Tuesday, March 12th
4:00-8:00 PM
Taco Tuesday
(see attached flyer)
Thursday, March 14th
7:00 PM
Parent Lecture Series
Ursuline Center
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