March 15, 2017
Dear Parents, Guardians, Alumni, Parishioners, and Friends of Assumption-St. Bridget School,
 
            We hope to see all of you tomorrow and Friday at our Spring conferences.  It is a perfect time of year as we head into the third and final trimester to celebrate growth and set final goals for the year.  We will also be hosting special parent sessions for all 6,7,8^th grade parents to meet the new math and science teachers, Mrs. Tracy Hafflman and Mrs. Derval Killalea at 5:45 in the middle school wing.  At 5:30, all second grade parents are invited to attend a meeting in the 2B classroom, to find out details about teachers and instruction for the third trimester.  I am fully aware and sensitive to the heightened parent and student concern over the situation we are facing with two teachers resigning before year-end.   I am fully dedicated to seeing these unique and unusual situations through to a positive end for our students.  I  remain available to you if you have questions or concerns as we move forward throughout this trimester.   
 
            As mentioned above, this week we welcome Mrs. Tracy Hafflman, 7^th grade math teacher, and Mrs. Derval Killalea, 6^th grade science, 8^th grade math, and zero period geometry, to our stellar ASB faculty.  These two educators bring expertise in the content areas along with teaching experience in middle school and high school.  ASB is fortunate to have them.  Please help me in making both Mrs. Hafflman and Mrs. Killalea feel a welcomed part of our ASB community.    
 
            This week the entire student body got to enjoy a preview of our upcoming musical, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  Everyone is in for a big treat as our musical launches March 30^th and runs through the weekend.  The cast is filled with talent and the hard work and dedication of our student actors, support crew, Mrs. Olsen, Mr. Turner, and Ms. Zolotuski is evident!  Please plan on attending and enjoying a lovely night of entertainment.  See the school website for more details. 

             This week ASB wraps up our Leukemia Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients drive.  All students are encouraged to bring in their hard earned donations to support this worthy cause.  Our school goal is $1000.  Since the beginning of the student series of fundraising for LLS, students have raised more than $315 million to fund breakthrough therapies and patient services, and more than $26 million in 2015-2016 alone!  ASB has been directly affected by both leukemia and lymphoma.  These efforts allow us to actively participate in the work toward a cure for these types of cancer.

              Next Tuesday is national Down Syndrome Day.  In order to increase our awareness and live out the principle of inclusion, we will host a captivating guest speaker on Monday for an all school assembly.  Tuesday, students are encouraged to wear blue and yellow to show solidarity on this day.  Central to ASB's mission is accessibility to ALL.  This is one of the many ways that we can live out our mission.  The Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle are home to many Down Syndrome students.  We unite with them and all of those who have Down Syndrome!  

          As we all continue through our Lenten journey, one of the three pillars we as Catholics focus on is prayer.  I encourage you as families to set time aside each day to simply pray as a family.  Prayer can take many forms, but in its essence, we simply quiet ourselves enough to talk and LISTEN to God.  Enjoy this season of preparing ourselves to fully encounter Christ in his life, death and resurrection.    
 
In Christ's Peace,
Christina Vierra McGill

 

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Pennies for Patients 
In honor of Henry Streuli, our former student, classmate and friend who lost his battle with Burkitt's Lymphoma shortly after graduating from ASB in 2015, our Student Council is leading the Pennies for Patients fundraiser. Funds raised will help researchers to find a cure for patients with Leukemia or Lymphoma cancers. Each classroom has received a box where students can donate money through tomorrow, March 16. Our goal is to raise $1,000. Thank you for your support!

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Traffic Duty, March 16-22
Thursday, 3/16: Loop - Acosta, Albertini, Allan, J. Anderson; BT -A. Anderson, Baldwin
Monday, 3/20:Loop - Beckett, Hartvigston, Blair, Bratrud; BT -Bruch, Cahill
Tuesday, 3/21: Loop - Connor, Corcoran, Cypher, Davis; BT -Doucette, Dreis
Wednesday, 3/22: Loop - D'Souza, Feldman, Flannigan, Horner; BT - Gunter, Hagan

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Amazon is celebrating its #1 ranking in customer satisfaction tomorrow, March 16, and is donating 5% (10 times the usual donation rate) of the price of your AmazonSmile purchases to Assumption-St. Bridget School. 

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Remember, keep this link bookmarked for all of your Amazon purchases going forward! Every time you shop, ASB gets money from Amazon!

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Recap: Parent Education Event with Julie Metzger
Thanks to the many parents who attended Julie Metzger's presentation on staying connected to your child. In case you missed it, Julie referenced a great article that summarizes the key points she discussed: HERE
If you would like to learn more or attend one of the many classes that Julie teaches at Children's Hospital, check out her Facebook page and website.

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ASB Bike Exchange Program
Spring is coming and the biking season has begun! Betsy Stonich is coordinating an ASB bike exchange program, where you can sell, trade, or donate your used bikes. If you have a used bike, email HERE with a size and picture. If you are looking for a bike, email your height and the type of bike you are looking for. Bikes that can't find a new home will be donated to Bike Works, a non-profit organization that will fix used bikes and donate them to kids who need them. Our goal with this program is to increase bike awareness in the ASB community, form a school mountain bike team in 2018, and start bike to school month in May. If you have any questions, resources, or if you are interested in helping please email HERE. 

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SPRING CLUB REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Registration for ASB's exciting Spring Clubs is now open and runs through April 7th! Space is limited & filled on a first come first serve basis so turn in your form ASAP! 

Coding Club / 3-5th Grades
Info HERE
*Development/Beginner-Intermediate
Thursdays 3-4:30
Starting April 27 for 6 weeks
Cost is $175
Do you play games and wonder how they are created?  Would you like to build your own computer programs? Come learn how at Coding with Kids Academy!  In this fun after school class, beginners will be introduced to the core concepts of computer programming, including loops, conditionals and variables.  Intermediate students will move on to more advanced concepts, such as nested conditionals and functions with parameters.  Using the Scratch development environment, you will learn how to create a variety of programs, from simple animations to multi-level games.  REGISTER HERE 

Art Club / Grades 1-4th
Info HERE
Mondays, 2:15-3:30
Starting April 24 for 6 weeks 
Cost is $146
Join Art Club and explore the creative world of Fashion Illustration! Students will receive a sketchbook for fun drawing exercises of fashion figures, high heeled shoes and a variety of accessories. Students will also learn printmaking and create a custom pattern that will be transformed into a collage paper purse and they will work on a clothing illustration from head to toe in this fashion forward journey.  REGISTER HERE 

Lego Club "STEM Challenge" / Grades 3-5
Info HERE
Thursdays 3-4:30 
Starting April 27 for 6 weeks 
Cost is $122
Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer- designed projects such as Gear Cars, Gondolas, Merry-Go-Rounds, and Scissor Lifts! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. There is no prerequisite for this course. REGISTER HERE 

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School Store Sale - ON NOW!
The School Store is having a Spring Sports Sale!  Gear up for baseball, softball and lacrosse season and get your ASB Nike Dri-Fit baseball hat, umbrella, blanket, and stainless water bottle.  Items can be purchased individually or buy a bundled package (hat, blanket, and water bottle) for only $40!  Also on sale is the much needed ASB Golf Umbrella- only $30.  Please click on the link HERE, print the order form and send it back with your check payable to ASB with "school store" in the memo line. 

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Parish News
Assumption Parish:
The Annual Fish Fry in the Assumption Gym is just around the corner.  Friday, March 24, from 5:30-8 p.m. come and enjoy the good food and fun at the Fish Fry.  Registration and Payment are available online HERE and at the door.  See you then! 

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St. Bridget Parish:
Please join our school community in keeping Father Ken Haydock in your prayers as he is recuperating from his recent fall and working through some significant health issues. 

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SAVE THE DATE & JOIN US!
For our breakfast supporting Sacred Heart Shelter
WHEN: Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick's Day!) from 7– 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: St. Bridget Parish Hall
WHY: To support residents of SHS transition to stable housing & equip them with the skills and resources to sustain it.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?  We Need:

JOIN US FOR THIS FUN COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENT TO SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE!
*To volunteer, please email LISA SCHNITZIUS  or MOLLY DENNEHY
 

Seattle Prep News
Middle school families, learn more about Seattle Prep HERE
 

Bishop Blanchet News
Middle school parents Click HERE for high school information. 

Attention:  Girls 3rd-8th grade!  Girls Lacrosse Clinic 2017- Braves- Riders
                    For more information click HERE