In this issue:
Upcoming Events
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
School Forms Drop Off
Soccer and Cross Country
Back to School Mass/Ice Cream Social
Technology Club/Robotics Team
Help Ascension's Lawn Care
MSI Girls in STEM Day
Uniform Updates
Hot Lunches Information
Community Foundation Grant
School Supplies
Important Links
Help our Enrollment Team
Parish Hospitality
POLO, StEPS, Mini Chargers Play
Catechists Needed
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Parish News
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Aug. 10 - Hot Lunch Ordering Open for September!
Aug. 16 - Ascension Lawn Care 5:30 pm
Aug. 18 - Last Day of Cross Country and Soccer Registration
Aug. 20 - Back to School Mass (10:30 am) & Ice Cream Social
Aug. 21 - First Day of School (K-8 11:45 am Dismissal)
Aug. 22 - First Full Day of School
Sept. 4 - No School Labor Day
Sept. 16 - MSI Girls in STEM Day
Sept. 20 - Parents' Night on Cyber Safety 6:30-8:30
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NEW!
ARRIVAL /DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
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Did You Miss The Paperwork Drop Off?
CLASS HOMEROOM ASSIGNMENTS ARE GIVEN WHEN PAPERS ARE IN!
Paperwork MUST be handed in to the office in person. If you missed yesterday's drop off day, please come to the office PRIOR to the first day of school.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Friday
8:00-3:00
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EVERY STUDENT AT ASCENSION NEEDS THE PERMISSIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
Other forms may be:
Medical Forms, Medical Plans, Sports Physicals, EDP Forms, Chromebook Policies, Early Childhood, etc.
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Ice Cream, Bubbles, Bounce House...
Celebrate Back to School on Aug. 20!
After 10:30 mass on SUNDAY AUGUST 20, 2023 help us kick off the new school year with friends and our fabulous teachers.
We have missed you all summer and cannot wait to celebrate the new school year with you!
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Technology Club/
Robotics Team
Registration and Meeting
Attention parents of 6th - 8th-grade students!
Registration is open! Mentors Mr. Matt Mueller and Mr. Jason Huggins have planned the club meetings after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This fall, the students will compete in the First Lego League Competition!
The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29th at 3 pm. Please submit the registration form and fee to your child's homeroom teacher or the school office.
Please contact Mr. Mueller with any questions or concerns at [email protected]
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Who loves Lawn Care?
Every year Mrs. Boockmeier, Mrs. Lyons, and a dedicated group of parents/friends have prepared Ascension's outdoor gardens and lawn for the first day of school. If you love mowing, weeding, or getting deep into the dirt please join us on AUGUST 16th at 5:30. We need extra hands this year. More hands, make for less work! Bring your gloves, garden shovels, or just yourself.
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Please look over the Uniform Guidelines by clicking on the Ascension Uniform Guidelines button. Some guidelines have changed (i.e. no hoodies).
Students are allowed to wear their gym uniform to school on gym days. The gym uniform is the same for boys and girls:
- Plain white t-shirts, white Ascension logo t-shirts, and Ascension Run-a-Thon shirts are allowed.
- The shorts are required to be navy blue, loose fitting, long style gym shorts.
Gym shorts can be worn through September 30th. Any other shade of blue, black or other colors are not acceptable. Short shorts and tight shorts are not acceptable.
- Neat/Clean Navy Sweatpants
Click Here to Purchase Gym Uniform Online
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Girls in STEM Inventive Genius Day
Girls and gender-expansive youth will learn about real-world problems, design and build solutions, and pitch their inventions at the Museum of Science and Industry. Then experts will share their information and experiences before the students pitch their ideas on-stage.
Saturday September 16th
Registration is Free
9:30am Museum opens
9:30-1:30 Challenges and STEM professionals on the floor
Stay Tuned for more details
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Hot Lunches will begin in September. Ordering is open tomorrow!
Click on the button below to learn about the hot lunch company.
Gourmet Gorilla
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The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation offers enrichment grants that may be used for a variety of experiences, such as academic support programs, sporting lessons or activities, fine arts and music coursework... and more!
We are currently accepting applications for the following grant:
Cassin Germanson Rotary Fund Grant
Applications are due August 18, 2023.
For more information please click on the flier below or contact [email protected] or call 708-848-1560.
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If you would like to order your school supplies through School Tool Box for prepackaged supplies to be delivered at your convenience, click the link below (please review the class supplies list too- as some items may not be in the prepackaged box):
School Tool Box Link
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Help our Enrollment Team!
We are currently enrolling new students. If you know a family who is looking for a wonderful community and school, call us for a tour! Or, if you have social media: follow, "like us," and SHARE our enrollment posts to pass on to family and friends.
Let's build our community together!
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Hospitality after All Masses at Ascension Church,
August 12 and 13th.
Please plan on staying after Mass for refreshments and fellowship.
Saturday evening hospitality will be in front of the church. The Knights of Columbus are hosting Sunday's Hospitality and will be on the green with the playground open.
If the weather is not cooperative, we will be gathering in the gym, which is handicap accessible.
Hospitality will be held the second weekend of the month, we look forward to seeing you there!
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Playgroup! Playgroup! Playgroup!
St Edmund had New StEPs (New St. Edmund Parents), Ascension had POLO (Parents of Little Ones). Both began as infant-toddler playgroups that grew into ministries of mutual support, prayer, and service. Both groups faded away over five years ago.
There is a desire to RESURRECT this ministry for and by young parents and their children. We can build
upon Ascension School’s current monthly toddler group, Mini-Chargers.
Will you help me? I need the help of current parents of infants and toddlers and former POLO
and New StEPs members.
If you applicate the role New StEPs/POLO played in your family’s life, or if you are interested in helping form a playgroup that can grow friendships, families and faith;
please attend the planning meeting on Saturday, September 9 at 8:00 am at Murphy Hall*, St. Edmund.
Please call or email me with your questions or to let me know that
you are interested in being part of this ministry effort.
Thank you,
Diane Lawrence
[email protected]
708-848-2703 x255
*The Ramp Entrance to Murphy Hall is located at the back of St. Edmund Church, by the parking lot, between the two garages. Easy stroller access!
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Catechists Needed
Two adults are necessary in each Religious Education classroom. Please prayerfully consider walking in the steps of others before you as you join this very special ministry as you learn and grow in your own faith and are touched in a very special way by our Religious Education children
Find a role that fits your spiritual and scheduling needs! Catechists, Catechist Assistants, Confirmation Mentors, and SPRED helpers are all needed.
If you are ready to find out more, please reach out to us via email or call the RE office and leave a message.
708-848-3099
Terri Monaco – TRE, SPRED, and Confirmation Mentors [email protected]
Laura Kelley – CGS [email protected]
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Weekly Masses:
Monday - Friday @ 8:15am ASC*
Thursday - All School Mass 9:30am ASC*
Weekend Masses:
Saturday @ 5:00pm ASC*
Sunday @ 8:00am, 10:30am & 5:00pm ASC*
*ASC - Ascension Church
Stay up to date on all of the weekly Parish community activities.
View our current bulletin here!
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