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Traffic Concern
We are asking that our families not drive on our neighboring streets, Gribbel and Mulford Roads. Our neighbors on these streets have communicated to us that they are experiencing a heavy rate of traffic at unsafe speeds. They have notified the Cheltenham Police about the number of cars that disregard the 25 MPH speed limit.

Please help us be good neighbors by not driving on Gribbel and Mulford Roads. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please join us this Sunday!

FIAT DAY
  Sunday, October 2, 2016
      2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Featured Presentations - McCoy Center Auditorium


Alumni Hall of Fame Award Induction
Kathy Kirk Bellwoar, Class of 1977

Honoring Golden Anniversary Class of 1966

Open House and Grandparents’ Day Highlights

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Heart Chapel
St. Raphaela Mary Chapel Visits
Classroom Visits
Arts & Crafts, Art Room 
Grandparent Photos, Outdoors (weather permitting)
Refreshments, Student Dining Room
Performances by Student Musicians, Multi-Purpose Room
 Games and Activities, Outdoors (weather permitting)
NEW!! Take a Photo with the Gator

 
Parking: All parking will be at Bishop McDevitt High School, located directly behind Ancillae on Royal Ave. There will be no parking on the Academy property with the exception of special guests and reserved handicapped parking next to and behind the Sacred Heart Center. Cars may drive through the property to drop off passengers and then proceed to Bishop McDevitt High School. There will be continuous shuttle service from Bishop McDevitt High School to the Academy campus.

Printable Invitation
Fall Social - Pub Game Night
Saturday, October 22nd, 6:30 p.m.


Virtual Pub Game Night Photo Booth!
Email your "photo booth" like pictures of your children/family to Darcy Marcantonio at darcylaw@gmail.com to be a part of our virtual album. (Please include "Photo Booth" in the subject line.)

Click here for a sample preview.


Purchase tickets and sponsorships here.

Look for our Online Auction coming soon!
 
New Parents' Coffee is tomorrow
Friday, September 30th, 8:15 a.m. - Regli Playground
Join us after drop off to greet our new families!
**If it's raining, we'll gather in the Student Dining Room.**
Grade 2 - Health Screening for Height and Weight
Monday, October 3rd
Any questions or concerns, please contact Fran Lantieri at flantieri@ancillae.org.
Monthly Rosary
Thursday, October 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. No prior rosary experience necessary!

We'll gather to pray the Rosary on the first Thursday of the month:
October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st, January 5th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th.

Contact Marissa Costonis with questions.
Congratulations to Mr. Nick Esposito, junior high teacher, on his recent TEDx talk!

Field Hockey Play4TheCure Game
October 3rd, 3:30 p.m. - AAA vs GMA

Cheer on our Field Hockey team as they play Gwynedd Mercy! Proceeds from our snack stand and pink wristband sale will support cancer researchers in the laboratory. 
Forensics Team Invites our School Parents to an Introductory Meeting

Are you curious about this activity? Do you have some experience in this field? Are you available to volunteer with coaching, judging and tournament preparations?
 
If so, please join us on Monday, October 24th, 7:00 p.m. in the Fiat Library.

Handouts and other information will be distributed. Use this opportunity to find ways to help our children develop skills in public speaking in a fun and positive way!

Please RSVP to Madeline Hlywiak at mhlywiak@ancillae.org or 215-885-1636 ext.147 by October 21st. Hope to see you there!

Printable Information
Audition Workshop for Eighth Graders
Wednesday, October 19th, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Multi-Purpose Room


This workshop is designed for our 8th graders so that they will have an opportunity to learn how to prepare for an audition. This will be the only workshop offered this year. If you are unable to attend please ask a friend to take notes for you. Attendance will in no way impact casting of characters. The workshop will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Additional Information.

Agenda:
    Show synopsis
    Character analysis
    Audition Process
    Work on scenes and singing
    Q&A session

Please return the form below whether or not you intend to participate in the workshop and return it to Mrs. Hlywiak by Thursday, October 13th.

Additional Information and Participation Form
Parent-Teacher Conferences

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, 10/17 6pm - 8pm, Tuesday, 10/18 10am - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm, and Wednesday, 10/19 10am - 4pm. Students in grades 5-8 attend conferences. 

All parents should have received an email yesterday with the information needed to schedule conferences. If you did not receive the email, or need more information, please contact Melinda O'Neill.

Families with 2 or more children may begin scheduling today. All families may begin scheduling tomorrow, Friday, September 30th. Scheduling closes on Sunday, October 9th at 9 p.m.

Child Care is available during your scheduled conference times for AAA students in our Fiat Library. Enter through the McCoy Center Lobby. Please sign your child in with their name and homeroom when you arrive. Remember to leave enough time for drop off and to get to your child's class for your scheduled conference time.


Calendar Reminder
Tuesday, October 18th & Wednesday, October 19th are student holidays for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
On Our Website

Letter from the Parents' Council President
The beach bags have been replaced with backpacks and swim towels for school supplies which means September is in full swing! I hope you and your family had a wonderful summer enjoying the beautiful weather and making some new memories.

We warmly welcome you to Gator’s Pub on October 22nd! Get your tickets now for the 1st Pub Game Night Social. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet new parents and catch up with old friends. Great food and drink mixed with friendly competition is a winning combination! Read More

New AAA Parent Group
First Meeting: October 12th, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Come and learn more about a new parent group whose purpose is:
~ To bring families with diverse backgrounds together;
~ To be a resource and a voice for the unique experiences we and our children have in the world; and 
~ To bring broader awareness and education to our school and to our children about families, abilities, cultures, and races that are different than their own.


To RSVP or for questions, contact Heather Peters or at 215-667-9204
Annual Sustaining Fund Phonathon
Volunteers Still Needed!
Monday, October 3rd & Tuesday, October 4th
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.


Please sign up on SignUp Genius 
Magazine Sale Kick Off!
Information about our annual Magazine Sale will be sent home with the students tomorrow. The first collection day is Wednesday, October 5th.

Please support this important fundraiser! You can get an early start on our annual magazine sale by logging onto gaschoolstore.comOur school code is: 2648491.
Sports Photos

Varsity and JV Football - October 4th Download Order Form
Volunteer Opportunities for 2016-17
Volunteer Interest Forms are due tomorrow, Friday, September 30th.
Please go to the Volunteer Page on our website, read through the list of opportunities, and check off any of the areas you may be interested in volunteering for the upcoming school year. The coordinator of the event or service will contact you to confirm your interest as the opportunity approaches.
Volunteer Certifications
Volunteer documents should be submitted to Meredith Finnegan in the School Office. Without these submitted documents, the Academy cannot authorize a parent to assist with any school-related activity in the 2016-2017 school year. 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.





 

October Scrip
Orders placed at 10:00 a.m. in the Business Office on the following days:
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Download October Scrip Order Form
October Box Tops
Return by October 28th.

Download October Box Tops
Lunch Menus

Lunch Menu for K-8 for October 3-7
Monday: French Toast Sticks and Sausage 
Tuesday: Chicken Tenders, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Cornbread 
Wednesday: Mac and Cheese, Steamed Broccoli 
Thursday: Beef Tacos with the Fixings, Refried Beans, Corn on the Cob
Friday: Spaghetti, Plain or with Sauce, Italian Bread, Sautéed Spinach
Available everyday: Sandwich Board, Full Salad Bar, Seasonal Fruit
Printable menu

Please note that lunch menus are subject to change on occasion due to quantity, availability, and delivery of food items.

Lunch Menu for Stepping Stones & PreSchool for October
Monday: Macaroni & Cheese, Green Salad
Tuesday: French Toast Sticks & Sausage, Vanilla Yogurt Cup
Wednesday: Mahi-Mahi, Fruit Cup
Thursday: Beef Hotdogs, Carrot Sticks & Dip
Friday: Turkey Sandwich, SunChips, Pickles
Each day there will also be fresh fruit, cucumbers, carrots, plain or cream cheese bagels, ham or turkey, cheese and soy butter sandwiches offered in addition to the daily menu.
Printable menu
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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