Heart to Heart Donations
Due tomorrow, Friday, March 31st
We are inviting our school families to make a small sacrifice to improve the educational opportunities of children in those countries served by the Handmaids. Your donation of $25 will be sent to the country of your choice. Send your donation to school via the Heart to Heart envelope or donate online.
Read our Heart to Heart Letter
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Sneak Up On Hunger is tomorrow!
Friday, March 31st
Bring in a can, box, bottle or jar tomorrow and wear sneakers to school!
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Spring Show Tickets
Tickets will be sent home on Tuesday, April 4th. The deadline for ticket requests has passed. If you have not submitted your ticket request form, please submit it by tomorrow, Friday, March 31st as there is very limited availability. Contact Gena Anderson (ext. 203) with any questions.
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Spring Show Costumes - Due Now!
Students should bring their costume requirements (see link below) to school in a Ziploc or plastic bag labeled with the student’s name and homeroom. Black school shoes are not needed until the Dress Rehearsals in April.
Download Costume Requirements
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New Dates & Times!
Costumes, Set, and Props, Oh My!
The art department needs your help preparing for the Wizard of Oz! Time slots available every day school hours from now until dress rehearsal.
Spring Show Art Volunteer SignUp Genius
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Monthly Rosary
Thursday, April 6th, 8:15 a.m., SHC Chapel
Join us as we pray the rosary for your intentions and those of the AAA community. Meet in the Sacred Heart Center Chapel after drop-off. Rosary will be over by 8:45am.
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McCoy 5K Run/Fun Walk/Little Legs Dash
Now's the time to register to run or walk at the McCoy 5K, Fun Walk, & Little Legs Dash held Sunday, April 30th at Alverthrope Park!
Sign up and start training... You won't want to miss the fun!
Online Registration or download a paper registration form
Please consider a sponsorship! Be a Sponsor!
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Compass Diversity & Inclusion Parents' Group
Leadership Nomination
Are you interested in serving on the leadership team for our Diversity & Inclusion Group? Do you know a school parent who has the skills to serve in a leadership role? We are looking for parents who are committed to the goals of the Compass group. If you would like to be considered for a leadership position or would like to nominate someone else, please use the link below.
Diversity and Inclusion Group Leadership Nomination
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Fine Arts Registration for 2017-18
The Fine Arts Brochure and Registration Forms were sent home with students. Registrations are due by April 7th.
Fine Arts Program Brochure
Fine Arts Registration Form
***UPDATE***
2017-2018 Sewing Classes
Intermediate & Advanced Sewing/Quilting Grades 5-8
Classes are FULL! Waiting List only
Sew Easy, So Fun for Beginners Grades 4-8
ONLY 3 openings remain
Any questions, please contact Brittany Flanigan or Madeline Hlywiak
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Immunization Policy Change for 2017-2018
PA Dept. of Health is changing the immunization requirements for certain students starting in the 2017-18 school year. Please read the attached documents linked below CAREFULLY as the change may affect your child's attendance to school in the new school year.
All Ancillae-Assumpta Academy students must be completely immunized before admission. The Academy follows the policy of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (#S 305) with regard to immunization exceptions which may only be granted for medical reasons. If you have any questions, please contact Fran Lantieri (ext. 109) in our Health Office.
PA School Vaccine Requirements
PA School Vaccine Info for Parents
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BE A SUPER DONOR
How can you contribute to the success of this auction?
We highly encourage each family to contribute an auction item or service. You can either donate or solicit these items. Get creative! Try to think of a donation item that YOU would like to have or experience! You can print and submit the (linked) donation form.
Need help coming up with an idea?
If you're not sure what to donate, we will do the shopping for you! Join other Ancillae families and friends and help fund some fantastic items.
Help with these Super Items:
A single canister gumball machine, $125
5 Donations of $25 needed
A double canister gumball machine, $175
7 Donations of $25 needed
A Wonder Review Slot machine, $400
8 Donations of $50 needed
An Olympic signed Soda Machine
10 Donations of $100 needed
CLICK HERE TO BE A SUPER DONOR for one of our SUPER ITEMS!
Check out The Academy's Auction page for more info
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Upper Dublin Summer Basketball Leagues
Incoming 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
Boys and Girls Teams
Games are held on weeknights from May 23rd through July 27th. Maximum number on each team is 15 on a first come, first served basis. Both forms (participation & registration) and payment are due April 10th.
Boys' Summer Basketball Participation Form
Girls' Summer Basketball Participation Form
Summer Basketball Registration Form (Boys & Girls)
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Canvas Parent App
Grades 5 to 8
Canvas Parent enhances the potential for parents to engage in their children's education. Parents can review upcoming or past assignments, check on grades, and receive course announcements.
Canvas Parent can be used by anyone who creates an account, has been added to Canvas with an observer role, or has signed up as a parent using the web browser.
It’s also a great way to separate course and assignment notifications on a student-by-student basis if you have more than one student at Ancillae in grades 5th-8th grade!
Here are the links:
Canvas Parent app for iOS and Android Instructions
Canvas Parent app on App store
Canvas Parent app for Android
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Please Support the Varsity Boys' Basketball Team Service Project!
The team is hosting a drive to support Cradles to Crayons. They are accepting children's books (ages 0-12) and baby supplies. Donation boxes will be in the front lobby. Items may be dropped off until April 11th.
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AAA's Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 26th 2017
1pm – 6pm
Gym
Make your Appointment Today!
CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment
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Summer Art Workshop
Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th Grade, and Graduating 8th Graders
Monday, June 19, to Friday, June 30 (2 weeks, 60 hours)
9:00am – 3:00pm
The Ancillae-Assumpta Academy art department will be offering a two week summer workshop to build artistic skills and allow students to explore different media outside of the classroom setting. Students preparing portfolios for high school admission are encouraged to attend this program and younger students with a strong interest in art are also invited to join us for an enriching summer experience. Not only will we guide students to create projects that they can submit for scholarship applications, but students will also have the opportunity to further their personal artistic interests and explore their creativity. Space is limited. For more information and to register, please download and return the Summer Art Workshop form below.
If you have any questions about the Workshop, please contact Alexis Perrine at aperrine@ancillae.org or Brittany Flanigan at bflanigan@ancillae.org.
Download Summer Art Workshop information and form
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Summer Growth Camp
June 19th to August 4th
Full or Half Day Camp is available for students in Preschool through Grade 2
Enrichment Classes are filling up fast, so please send in your summer camp registration as soon as possible to reserve your place in these classes.
Please Note: Art of Code I and Bricks & Brains for Boys are closed.
Review the Summer Growth Camp Brochure
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Boys' Basketball Clinic with Coach John Donnelly
Grades 4 to 7 - Cost: $120.00
Please complete the registration form and mail to Coach John Donnelly at the address on the form.
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Parent Social - Save the Date!
5th Grade - Saturday, May 13th at the home of Jane and Buck Reitmeyer. More details to follow.
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Spring Show DVD
Order by April 10th
By filling out the order form, and returning it, along with your payment by April 10th, you will reserve your keepsake DVD of The Wizard of Oz.
Download Spring Show DVD Order Form
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Tentative Dates
2017-2018 School Year
Download Tentative Dates for 2017-2018
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The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit presents a free camp for girls entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in eligible Montgomery County non-public schools. Camp Ophelia seeks to enable girls to learn positive relational skills and offers a safe place for girls to gather and connect in positive ways.
Camp Ophelia will be held June 19th-23th at both Gwynedd Mercy Academy and Mount Saint Joseph Academy.
Download more information and registration.
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Grandparent Emails
If any students' grandparents would like to receive the Weekly News & Updates email, please give their email address to Marie Boyden and we will add them to the distribution list.
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Volunteer Certifications
Volunteer information is available on our website under AAA Life / Programs. If you have any questions, please contact Meredith at mfinnegan@ancillae.org or 215-885-1636 ext.103.
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Orders placed at 10:00 a.m. in the Business Office on the following days:
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April Box Tops
Return by April 28th.
Download April Box Tops
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If you need to make any changes to the email address used today, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact Marie Boyden at mboyden@ancillae.org or 215-885-1636 ext. 115.
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