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1/17-27: Map 2 test window
1/18: ASB CYO Baseball registration opens
1/20: Midterm ends
1/26: Open House 9:30-11
1/27: Midterm report via SW
1/28: Basketball Bash Assumption gym, 6 & 7:15pm
1/29: Catholic Schools Week Masses led by ASB students; Assumption 9:30, St. Bridget 10:30
1/29-2/3: Catholic Schools Week.
1/31: Geography Bee Finals
2/6: Free Dress Food Drive
2/12: Mass led by 3rd grade- Assumption 8:30, St. Bridget 9:30
2/17: Noon dismissal
2/20: No School
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1/18: ASB CYO Baseball registration opens
1/18: ASB CYO volleyball registration closes
2/10: ASB Tuition Assistance application deadline (see Admissions section below)
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Dear Parents, Guardians, Alumni, Parishioners, and Friends of Assumption-St. Bridget School,
MAP testing has begun this week and will continue into next week as well. We will make every attempt to give students a make up time if at all possible. Well-rested, well-fed and focused students make for effective test takers! As teachers, we look forward to seeing the data generated because we then have time to adjust our instruction and target it for individual students and whole classes. MAP reports will be sent home towards the end of January or beginning of February.
We have completed the classroom geography bees in grades 4-8. Congratulations to the following students who will advance to our school level geography bee on Tuesday, January 31 : Shale Smith and Logan Presnal -4th grade, Alex Allard and Kris Sekhar-5th grade, Kate Matter and Cole Wagner- 6th grade, Maddy Beer and Maren Wegley- 7th grade, and Emily Allard and Nate Russell -8th grade! Excellent work and we look forward to seeing these students at the school level bee. Parents and guests are welcome to attend as well on January 31 at 8:50 a.m. in the Assumption Gymnasium.
ASB is continuing to advance with our partnering architects, Integrus Architecture, and partnering fundraising consultants, Optimus Fundraising, regarding our new construction and modernization/renovation project! We are now at a point that we are actively seeking an ASB school representative to interface with all related services and the City of Seattle, along with the Archdiocese of Seattle. Click here for a job description and posting then contact me, Principal Christina Vierra McGill, via email with resume, three reference letters and cover letter. Experience in construction and/or building related services is preferred. Thank you for circulating this exciting position around to all you know!
We continue to emphasize and build number sense within our school-wide math program. As you may know, there has been a move away from speed and memory-based learning of mathematics in isolation, without the depth of concept solidification. Here is a link to a short article summarizing a worldwide study of math students by Stanford Professor of Mathematics Education, Dr. Jo Boaler. In summary:"Research shows that an emphasis on memorization, rote procedures and speed impairs learning and achievement." Thanks to the many parents who continue to ask quality questions about this instructional and learning shift!
In Christ's peace,
Christina Vierra McGill
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Immunization Warning!
As you may know, many cases of mumps are showing up in King County, (123 cases at last count). Please watch your students closely for signs and symptoms, including: fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite, and/or swollen, tender salivary glands under the jaw or in the lower cheeks. If you notice these in your student, please contact their health care provider immediately. Fortunately, students who have been vaccinated are far less likely to get mumps, and if they do, are less likely to have a severe case. Please ensure that your student has been thoroughly vaccinated. Be advised: there is a possibility that if a case occurs in our school community, students who have not been fully vaccinated may need to be excluded from school for at least 25 days for their own and the community's safety. Thank you for your attention.
Calling ALL Bulldogs -
Check out info in the CYO Sports section as well, but the 2nd Annual Basketball Bash is back -- all ASB students & families are invited & encouraged to attend. It'll be a couple of great matchups against Villa (8th grade girls JV) and 1st place St. Anne's (the ASB 8th grade boys Varsity is in 2nd place).
Bring the whole family for some great hoops, music & prizes, concessions & a whole lotta FUN! (Free admission)
Saturday Jan 28 at 6 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
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Easy Fundraising for ASB: Amazon Smile
Don't forgot to shop Amazon Smile! This is an easy and free way to give back to our school community. You can find them HERE
Parent Board Meeting THIS Thursday, January 19
The next Parent Board Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, January 19, at 6 p.m. in the Mary House. All are welcome. The agenda can be found HERE. The minutes from the November meeting can be found HERE.
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 Volleyball News:
Registration for volleyball ends tonight, Wednesday, January 18. If your son or daughter is interested in participating in ASB CYO volleyball in 2017 please make sure that you register today.
Registration for Volleyball is closes tonight, CLICK HERE
No registration will be accepted after January 18.
 Baseball News:
ASB CYO Baseball Registration is now open. Registration for baseball is open to all boys grades 5th through 8th and will run from Wednesday, January 18, through Wednesday, February 1. Late registration will begin at midnight on February 2 and run through February 8.
Registration for Baseball is now open, CLICK HERE
The Bulldog Basketball Bash is BACK!
Mark January 28 on your calendars-- The 8th grade Girls JV team plays Villa at 6 p.m., and the 2nd place 8th grade Boys AAA Varsity tip at 7:15 p.m. against the 1st place St. Anne.
All grades & families are invited to the Assumption Gym to watch our bulldogs compete!
 Basketball News:
Basketball coaches and parents...please send in your team picture for the ASB yearbook to Christa Caballero at the following email address: ccaballero@asbschool.org. Please submit them by Friday, January 20. Thank you.
CYO reminders:
- Volleyball registration is now open, please see the links above to register your child(ren) for volleyball.
- Baseball registration is now open, please see the links above to register your son for baseball.
- Please submit basketball pictures for the yearbook to Mrs.Caballero by Friday, January 20.
- Parents and families, please refrain from bringing food and drinks into the Assumption Gym. ASB families donated a great deal of money to bless this school with a brand new gym floor, please help us protect your investment.
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End of Year Receipts
You should all have received - by email - a final auction receipt. If you can not find yours, please email Jana and she can email your receipt to you. If your company matches, you can match anything above the fair market value! And, all fund-a-need and wish list donations are 100% eligible for matching at most companies.
Thank you letters for auction items donated, as well as information on all donations given in 2016, are also in the works. These take a bit of time to produce, but we hope to get these to you in a few weeks.
If you have any questions, please email Jana. Thanks!
Did you miss an Auction Sign-Up Party?
You can still sign-up for three of our auction parties! (If you've already signed up, please don't sign up again!)
Soccer Party:
Calling all soccer moms and dads! Get off the sidelines and on the field. We will take over Arena Sports Magnuson for 2 hours of soccer followed by food, drinks and prizes. Copa ASB will be on a Friday or Saturday evening in late May or early June. We will do our best to avoid graduation activities.
Orangetheory Fitness Party:
Orange is the new black! On January 27, 2017, come join Mindy, Meghan and Lisa and check out the new Orangetheory Fitness workout that everyone is buzzin' about. Mindy will coach you through a 60 minute work out followed by drinks, apps and goodies to celebrate all your hard work.
8th Grade Parent Party
Sign up here for all three!
Scrip News
A huge thank you to our PCC Scrip Supporters. Due to your support, PCC has given ASB a check for $1,834 this quarter. The PCC card is rechargeable/reloadable and gives 5% back to our school each quarter. This is a great way to shop!
If you need to get in touch with the Scrip Team, please email us at scrip@asbschool.com for a quick response.
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I am still waiting for applications from a few current ASB families who have incoming PreK students or Kindergartners this Fall. If you have a younger child at home who will be entering PreK OR Kindergarten in the fall, I need to hear from you ASAP! As a current ASB family, you have priority admission status, but I need to anticipate who will be here next year.
Acceptance letters have started to go out for PreK & Kindergarten... with current families hearing from us first, then parishioners and then out-of-parish families next (letters will continue to go out throughout January). Please continue to spread the word, as we are still accepting apps for next year's PreK, Kindergarten & especially grades 2 & 4!
Can you help with the Open House? I need assistance posting yard signs and posters (at businesses & preschools), as well as Parent Ambassadors to help day-of. Please email me if you are willing and able to spare an hour or two. Thanks!
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 was January 6, 2017, and the ASB deadline is February 10, 2017. Questions? Email Ceceila Davison.
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As I mentioned last week, Extended Care is proud to announce the hiring of a new employee. We are very happy to have Jack Brown, ASB alumnus and current senior in the running start program at Roosevelt High School joining the Extended Care team this winter. Jack will be working with us Mondays and Wednesday-Friday, and also serves ASB School as a gym guard on the weekends. If you get the chance, please say hello to Jack and welcome him to our team.
Extended Care is back to a normal schedule for the remainder of January and into the month of February. ASB School has a noon dismissal on Friday, February 17 for our staff retreat, Extended Care will be available this day. The following Monday, February 20, Extended Care will be closed on for ASB School's observance of President's Day.
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:
- Friday, February 17, ASB School is dismissed at 12:00 noon for the ASB Staff retreat. Extended Care is AVAILABLE on this date.
- Monday, February 20, ASB School will be CLOSED in honor of President's Day. Extended Care will also be CLOSED on this date.
- 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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 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
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