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11/14-18: 1st grade cereal drive
11/16: Parent Ed Talk- 7 p.m. at St. Bridget-Online Safety & Social Media
11/17-20: Fall Play
11/23: Grandparent/friend Day
Noon dismissal for Thanksgiving!
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Dear Parents, Guardians, Alumni, Parishioners, and Friends of Assumption-St. Bridget School,
We are one week away from celebrating Thanksgiving in our country and in our community. What a perfect time to count our blessings, look for opportunities to make positive impact, and remain a hopeful people in both word and deed. It is obvious that our country is experiencing a lot right now. That impacts the young people that we have the opportunity to work with each day, and I am sure it impacts your family life to some extent as well. As a Catholic community, it is an opportune time to model and stress with our students and children that they can express their opinions as they work to understand everyone’s uniqueness and diversity. We all can work to show love and care for one another, speak up for one another, solve conflicts respectfully and grant forgiveness with one another. It is also a perfect time to model the power of prayer- individual prayer, family prayer, class prayer, and community prayer, such as in our active participation in Mass.
The ASB Student Council and the entire community is being asked to join together to support the parishioners and missionary work of Christ our Hope Parish in downtown Seattle. Christ our Hope is literally home to a number of low income residents and also the spiritual home to many Catholics of Seattle. The parish is in need of toiletries, non-perishable food items, and money for Thanksgiving turkeys. Please donate generously throughout this week and next for this school-wide missionary discipleship outreach. Bins are located in the entryway of the school and can also be given to classroom teachers.
As part of our Thanksgiving tradition here at ASB, we celebrate Grandparents’ Day on November 23, right before Thanksgiving holiday. This is a fun-filled day on campus at ASB as we welcome grandparents and grandfriends. Guests are welcome onto campus at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and light refreshments in the gym. Our middle school students and student council will be ready to greet and seat our guests and a variety of student groups have prepared a short showcase of entertainment and project-based learning. We will then invite the grandparents to visit the classrooms of their grandchild(ren) or special friend. In the classrooms, you will find engaging activities going on for everyone to be involved in. The visit concludes at 11:30, just prior to the 12 noon dismissal. If your child will be leaving early that day with their grandparent, please email the homeroom teacher directly. Early dismissal will happen IN the classroom, not the front office. For safety reasons, we must have this information in writing in order for a child to be released with their grandparent. The rest of the school will be dismissed at 12 noon. Please contact the front office if you should have any questions.
As a reminder, it is the time of year that all parishioners are reminded and encouraged to reflect and act upon the annual stewardship pledge to their parishes. At ASB, we are blessed to have the support of two parishes, Assumption and St. Bridget parishes. Our school directly benefits through parish subsidy, from your generosity and active participation at your local parish level. Thank you in advance for your prayerful and generous stewardship to both Assumption and St. Bridget parishes!
Thank you to all of the parent and student ambassadors who were instrumental in making our second Open House of the year a successful day! Whenever we host these events, it is affirmation to me and hopefully to our prospective families, that the teaching and learning going on at ASB is powerful and impactful to 529 young people and their families. I feel blessed and honored to work alongside all of you at Assumption-St. Bridget School.
In Christ's peace,
Christina Vierra McGill
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TICKETS GOING FAST….. FRIDAY NIGHT IS SOLD OUT!
Get your tickets today for the ASB Fall Play, award-winning Children’s play,
Still Life With Iris by Seattle playwright Steven Dietz!
Performances on November 17-19 at 7 p.m., and November 20 matinee at 3 p.m. North Seattle Community College’s STAGE I Theatre - Free Parking available
Remaining tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets HERE
All performances $10 per ticket.
Student Council Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Click HERE for fundraiser information.
Please Read! Yearbook Pictures
The Yearbook Committee is looking for any and all pictures you may have taken of class field trips, class parties or sports teams. Please email them to Christa Caballero
Save the date for the Christmas Concert
Tis’ the season! The ASB music program has been hard at work in preparation for the annual Christmas Concert. An exciting new change has been made to this year’s program. The concert will take place at St. Bridget’s Church, on December 15 at 7:00 p.m. It is expected that all students in grades 1, 2, and 3 perform in this concert. Band and Choir parents will receive more information regarding their performances at this concert. Please put this date on your calendar and we hope to see you there!
School Store News - October Store Hours
Wednesday Mornings 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Thursday Afternoons 2:45-3:15 p.m.
Need to place an order and can’t get to the store? Fill out the order form on the ASB website and send in with a check. We now take credit cards in the store!
Need PE Uniforms, Socks, Nike Baseball Caps, Game Day Blanket, Umbrellas?
We are in stock in all merchandise – let us know what you need!
New NAVY color in Nike Baseball Caps – supplies limited!
Please email with any further questions! New email for school store.
Picture Retake Day November 22
Retakes are to correct photographers errors. In order for your student's picture to be retaken, they must have their envelope of pictures from the original picture day, or an order envelope with payment if they were absent on the original day.
If you have questions please contact Mary Patneaude in the main office.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI CLUB PROGRAM
Middle school ski club:
Register now through November 17. Please see link for informational letter and release form HERE.
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Parent Board Meeting Thursday, November 17.
The next Parent Board Meeting is scheduled for November 17 at 6 p.m. in the Mary House. All are welcome.
You can find the October 2016 meeting minutes HERE
The agenda is attached HERE.
Want to carpool?
Connect with other ASB families through Pogo
At ASB, we're looking for ways to reduce traffic during drop off and pick up, while helping families connect within the ASB community. That’s why we are excited to be partnering with an award-winning company, Pogo, using their iPhone and Android mobile apps to help you discover families that live near you and connect to carpool.
Please fill out THIS that lets us know you are interested in connecting with other parents. After you input your basic information and submit the form, all interested ASB parents will receive a text invitation within a week to join the ASB group in Pogo. Simply follow the text to download the free app, and after you create your profile, your invitation will be waiting for you. Or visit the App Store and search “Pogo Rides” to download. You can then search ASB groups and request to join any that are relevant to you. Can’t find the group you want? Start your own! We’ll approve you (only ASB parents, guardians and caregivers can join, so you know it’s secure). Then connect away!
We hope if you decide to use the app that it helps make your family’s life easier--please feel free to share your feedback with us! Email ASB parent and carpool coordinator, Melissa Melia at and tell us what you think.
Parent Education Event: Online Safety and Social Media Talk
Parent Education Night!
Parents in grades 4 - 8 are invited to hear Stefanie Thomas of the Seattle Police Department give a presentation about internet safety on Wednesday, November 16, at St. Bridget. Stefanie has worked with law enforcement for the past seven years regarding the exploitation of children online. She gives a very informative overview and provides parents with helpful tips on keeping kids safe when online. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m. See flyer for more information.
St. Bridget is kindly hosting our event, so please RSVP HERE on our event page so we can provide a headcount to them.
Easy Fundraising for ASB: Amazon Smile and Box Tops
Have you shopped lately on Amazon? Amazon Smile is a super easy way to give money back to ASB and it's free! In August ASB received a check for over $100 for your shopping efforts. Keep up the great work!! Login with your Amazon account info and follow their prompts to select ASB as your school. Smile.amazon.com
 "Box Top Competition!
Last week your child was sent home with a box top collection sheet. For the month of November we will run this easy contest to get the kids involved.
Please remember to keep collecting your Box Tops and help your kids win a class pizza party. If you have multiple children, make it a family completion to see who will complete theirs first! Need more forms? Extras are available at the office, with the teachers, or online HERE .
Winter Clubs Registration
Parent board is pleased to bring you the following clubs during Winter trimester.
Registration starts December 5, so start planning now!
Science Club
Taught by experts from the Pacific Science Center, Science Club is a fantastically fun and educational after-school club! Grades 1-2 meet from 3-4:20 on Wednesdays beginning January 4, and grades 3-4 on Thursdays beginning January 5. For more information, visit the Science Club PAGE
Spanish Club
Spanish Club is BACK for winter trimester and now under the new direction of our very own Arali Flores (you may already know her as ASB's the 3A instructional aide). Join her each week for a dynamic & fun introduction or continuation of the beautiful Spanish language. More information on this exciting new club is coming soon.
Chess Club
Taught by Chess4Life, Chess Club provides students of all skill levels the opportunity for excellent chess instruction, practice and play. K-8 students from Fall trimester as well as new students are welcome! Chess Club starts January 9th and meets Mondays from 2-3:15 after school. The cost is $145. For more information, visit the Chess Club PAGE
Lego Club
6th-8th graders will build and program robots using the new LEGO Mindstorms EV3 system. Lego Club meets Wednesdays from 3-4:30 starting January 11 from 3-4:30. More information on this club coming soon.
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ASB's 2016 Auction - O Starry Night
24 Days til Christmas……NO, 24 days til the ASB Auction!!
O Starry Night, ASB's 37th Annual Auction is only 24 days away! Be sure to get your RSVP in by Monday, November 28 - we don't want to leave anyone out! Click here to register on-line now!
Also on Friday, November 18, members of the auction team will be at drop off to accept all those items you donated but haven't yet delivered. We're offering car-side service both at big toy and loop, so when the kids are unloading, you can hand off your items and check that off your list. If your item is too unwieldy for curbside delivery, please bring it to Mary House or place it in the clear box under the counter in the school's main foyer. Thank you for your generosity!
Did you know that we already have items available for purchase? Lori Lindsay's fabulous black and white class photos and pre-sale class projects are available here - get started on your auction shopping.
Coming next week: the ONLINE AUCTION!
When you're doing your Black Friday shopping, you'll be able to include fabulous gift certificates, experiences, and other items from our online auction. Make your list and check it twice!
We are so excited to welcome everyone to the fabulous Fremont Studios on December 10! Find your most sparkly outfit, and twinkle with the stars!
Grandparents Day is next week!
Postcards should have arrived at all grandparents homes. If not, we have a few extras in the front hallway. Grab one and send it on!
Here's the schedule:
9am: Coffee and presentation in the gym
10:10am: Classroom Visits
11:30: Grandparents leave
(If you want your grandparents to pick-up your children, please let the teachers know!)
12pm: Dismissal for all students
Scrip is here to help you during the holidays!
Get an early start on your holiday cards… did you know we sell SHUTTERFLY and they give 9% back to our school? Or purchase CRATE & BARREL or POTTERY BARN to decorate your Thanksgiving table! We can also help with stocking stuffers… STARBUCKS, TOP POT, iTUNES, GRATEFUL BREAD, AMC/REGAL, etc. SEE’S CANDY is another great holiday gift option that gives 20% back to our school. And for holiday travel… we sell DISNEY, FAIRMONT, HYATT, DELTA AIRLINES, BEST WESTERN.
We are also happy to fill larger orders for corporate/small business holiday gifts or promotional opportunities. Contact us for more information on how you can use scrip at work.
For scrip questions, please email us at scrip@asbschool.org. Email is the quickest way to reach us (handwritten notes are discouraged).
Scrip Reminders
- The scrip team has an unclaimed order for Bath and Body Works – if you ordered this, please email the scrip team at scrip@asbschool.org.
- Scrip will not be sold next week – buy this week through the Wednesday envelope or at Assumption Parish this weekend.
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Thank you to everyone who helped at yesterday's Open House event! We heard great feedback on the tours led by our 7th & 8th grade Student Ambassadors, and we had an incredible group of Parent Ambassadors helping as well. Thank you so much for spreading the word about ASB!
We still need your help identifying families who might be considering coming to ASB for PreK and Kindergarten, and also to fill our smaller grades to capactity. We have current opening this THIS YEAR'S Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd and 5th grades - looking to next year that's NEXT YEAR's 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th grades. (The number of openings varies by grade). Some of your neighbors and co-workers, or your child's teammates might be ready to make a move, whether it's this year (it's not too late) or next Fall. Not sure what to say or how to start the conversation on behalf of ASB? Email me and I'll help you.
Tuition Assistance is available for 2017-18, and the application window is now open. Click here for application instructions and information on Tuition Assistance through the Fulcrum Foundation or ASB. The application deadline for Fulcrum is January 6, 2017, and the ASB deadline is February 10, 2017. Questions? Email Ceceila Davison. |
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I want to remind all families that ASB School and Extended Care will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 23, at 12:00 noon following Grandparents and Grand friends Day. ASB School and Extended Care will then remain closed for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen on Monday, November 28.
For families that have not yet turned in their Extended Care Registration Forms, this needs to be done before your family may use Extended Care. This year, there is a new, non-registered user fee at Extended Care of $12 an hour. If family's are using Extended Care as a drop-in program, without submitting a registration form, or without prior notice, families will be charged an hourly rate of $12 an hour.
If you have any questions about Extended Care, do not hesitate to contact me, I am happy to assist in whatever way that I can.
Thank you,
Dylan Pouley
Extended Care reminders:
- Extended Care will be CLOSED in the afternoon of Wednesday, November 23.
- If families would like to keep a pair of gym shoes at Extended Care they may do so, please contact Dylan Pouley.
- Please turn in your Extended Care registration forms for the 2016-2017 School year.
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Soccer Equipment Returns:
Soccer coaches that have not yet returned their team's soccer equipment, may do so at Extended Care on any of the following dates and times:
- Wednesday, November 16, after school, before 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 21, from 7-8:30 a.m. or after school, before 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 22 from 7-8:30 a.m. or after school, before 4:00 p.m.
 Basketball News:
Many of our ASB Basketball teams will start their seasons this weekend, please look to the CYO Team Sideline page to investigate your child(ren)'s basketball schedules. As I register teams with CYO before we have the final list of coaches, there is a chance that some of the coaches assigned to basketball teams are incorrect. Please make sure that you are in communication with your basketball coach to confirm your team's basketball schedule. I am working with CYO to correct these discrepancies and hope to have the corrections made to the schedule ASAP. Good luck to all of the teams that are starting this weekend, below is a link to the basketball schedules:
Basketball uniforms: Basketball uniforms are currently being sorted and organized for distribution. As soon as uniforms are ready to be distributed, coaches will be contacted with pick-up instructions.
ASB Gym Guards needed!
If you know of a high school or college student that is interested in serving as an ASB School Gym Guard, we have open positions for the upcoming basketball and volleyball seasons. The role of Gym Guard is important role for ASB School and the management of the Assumption Gym on Saturdays and Sundays in the winter and spring. The position of Gym Guard offers potential candidates a well-paying weekend job, with a focus on athletics. If you know any one that is interested, please contact Dylan Pouley.
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Did you know....
CleatTouch brand presentation panels were chosen after much research and classroom/teacher feedback. We are excited for our 2016 Fund-a-Need!
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Cereal Drive
Who doesn't like cereal? What is more important than helping others? As part of ASB's ongoing commitment to community service, the first grade will be collecting breakfast cereal for the Assumption Parish Food Bank from November 14-18. Please join in and bring cereal to the collection boxes in the first grade classrooms!
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Middle school parents Click HERE for high school information.
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