OCTOBER
3: ASB Math Night, 6-7:30pm, Assumption Fellowship Hall & classrooms
9-10: 7th Grade Boys Retreat
10-11: 7th Grade Girls Retreat
10: CYO Basketball registration CLOSES, late registrations will not be accepted
11: Auction Family Procurement Deadline
12: Archdiocesan In-Service: No School/No Extended Care
15: Middle school basketball assessments: Boys night 1
16: Middle school basketball assessments: Girls night 1
16: Picture Day - Individual Photos (Free Dress)
17: Scrip Standing Orders sent home via Wednesday envelope
19: Midterm
Auction Sponsorship Deadline
Pumpkin Carving Contest, 5:30-7:30pm, St. Bridget
21: ASB-led Parish Mass (6th gr. leads), 9:30am at St. Bridget, 10:30am at Assumption
22: Middle school basketball assessments: Girls night 2
23: Middle school basketball assessments: Boys night 2
25: ASB Open House, 9-10:30am
26: Midterm reporting via Alma
28: Halloween Carnival, 4-7:00pm, St. Bridget
29: ASB Basketball Coaches meeting @ 7:00 pm in the 5B Classroom
31: Conferences - Noon Dismissal/Extended Care available
Halloween
View the entire 2018-19 ASB calendar here
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 October 3, 2018
Dear Students, Families, Alumni, Parishioners, and Friends of ASB School,
As I mentioned at Curriculum Night, this past summer our faculty read The Innovator’s Mindset by George Couros. In the book, Couros speaks to the “why” of education – why we do what we do. I love his quote, “I believe education’s why is to develop learners and leaders who will create a better present and future…When forward-thinking schools encourage today’s learners to become creators and leaders, I believe they, in turn, will create a better world.” Isn’t that our greatest hope for our children? That they will work to make the world a better place for not just themselves, but for all whom they encounter?
On Monday, we met for the first time this year in our school families and our 8th graders were excellent models of being creators and leaders for a better world. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and to kick it off, our 8th grade leaders led school families in a lesson around conflict, mean moments, and real bullying. In preparation for this lesson, the 8th graders time both in class and on retreat preparing, including working in pairs to write original prayers that would be shared with their school families and directly tying our actions towards others to the Gospel message of Jesus. Every student in the school signed their school family’s prayer as a commitment to treating each other with respect, compassion, and love. On Wednesday, October 24th, we will participate in National Unity Day to show that at ASB, we are united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. On National Unity Day, all students are invited to wear orange in honor of this important commitment in our community.
Not only did the 8th graders demonstrate exceptional leadership this week, but we also celebrated our first group of monthly student awards. These awards are given based on nominations by the teachers and the students nominated excelled in demonstrating our Student Learning Expectations in the month of September. Congratulations to all of our recipients! Check out their picture below in ASB news!
We hope you will join us tonight for our second annual Math Night! We will begin in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 PM, then move into classrooms for some hands-on math fun. Math 4 Love and the UW Experimental Math Lab will be here as well. All students and parents welcome and we hope to see you there!
Finally, I would like to thank parents Julie Gunter and Alethea Westover. These two ladies have created the Diverse Learners Parent Group in order to support parents with students who have diverse learning needs. This group will meet monthly and all are welcome. Check out more information below in the Parent Board section of the newsletter. I commend their work as it complements our mission of meeting all students’ needs as well as erasing the stigmas that often come with diverse learning in schools. I encourage you to join them and learn more about how parents can be support to each other.
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” I love fall, especially in Seattle. As we start October, the leaves changing, the chillier wind, and the much needed rain solidifies the end of summer. While I love summer, I also love the full swing of school once October hits. The Fitzgerald quote reminds me of that – we have finished month one and school has really started. Let’s embrace it, enjoy it, and learn from it each day.
Have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend.
Best,
Kathleen Conklin
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 Picture Day is Tuesday, October 16th!
Picture order envelopes are in today's Wednesday envelopes. Please fill out ONE envelope per student with separate payment-- in the order envelope. Cash or checks--made out to KIDS Photography. All orders need to be turned into school on or before October 16th.
Questions? Contact Mary Patneaude
"September Student Award Recipients"
Inspired to Learn, Called to Serve, Prepared to Lead
Technology classes for grades K-5
Technology classes for grades K-5 at ASB are a combination of rudimentary skill-based lessons covering keyboarding (grades 3-5) and the basic functionality of iPads and HPs, along with lessons that integrate tech standards into the current curriculum. Find out more about how our students are integrating technology into their studies with Ms. Prewitt HERE
Young Alumni Updates
Congratulations to our ASB alums who were named Bishop Blanchet High School Honor Students (spring semester 2017-18). Keep up the great work!
Congratulations also to Seattle Prep senior (ASB Class of 2015) Hugh Killalea (below, left). Hugh was recently named a National Merit Semifinalist! We are proud of you!
Interested in being part of the Tech Crew for ASB's fall production of A Christmas Carol?
Students in Grades 5 through 8 are invited to share their skills behind the scenes by joining Tech Crew! The fall play runs November 15th through November 19th at North Seattle College. For more information and to sign up for Tech Crew, please contact Drama Director Julie Olsen
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 Basketball News:
Regular registration for the 2018-2019 CYO basketball season ends tonight at Midnight. Late registration will open immediately after the regular registration period ends and will continue through October 10 at midnight. Boys and girls in grades 4 – 8 are eligible to participate. Families may register for basketball by clicking the link below:
Basketball Assessments for Middle School Students
In middle school, basketball teams are split into varsity and junior varsity divisions. This requires an assessment process that allows assessors to determine the best fit for each player. Assessments will be held on Monday, October 15, and Tuesday, October 16 and Monday, October 22 and Tuesday, October 23. In order to be eligible for the varsity team, students need to attend at least one of the assessment nights, and two would be preferred. The assessors will be looking at a wide variety of the skills including, ball handling, passing, shooting and court awareness. This process is designed to place each student on the team that will allow them to have the most success during the basketball season and we strive to create an environment that is low stress and lots of fun. Parents and coaches are not allowed in the gym to watch the assessments. Please see our Athletic Handbook here regarding assessments and policies on page 12.
Boys:
Monday, 10/15 and Tuesday, 10/23 – 5:30 pm (6th), 6:45 pm (7th) and 8:00 pm (8th)
Girls:
Tuesday, 10/16 and Monday, 10/22 – 5:30 pm (6th), 6:45 pm (7th) and 8:00 pm (8th)
 Cross Country News: ASB Cross Country had it's second meet this past weekend! Congrats to all of our runners who participated and a special congrats to all of our top 10 finishers!!
Top 10 Finishers!!
| Grant Allen |
Reilly Cahill |
James Link |
| Sedona Hartvigson |
Hannah Bazzi |
Flora Lovejoy |
| Benjamin Matlick |
Peter Davis |
Fiona Dunn |
| Joe Flora |
Elena Lovejoy |
Harper King |
| Bella Perez |
Amelia Amrofell |
Finley Dermody |
| Drew Allen |
Will Shelton |
Jake Gurry |
| John DiMartino |
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Karsten Hirst |
The last practice for K-3 runners was this past Monday, the final meet for these runners is this Sunday. Grades 4-8 will have this weekend off, but practice will resume Monday, 10/8 with the final meet for 4th-8th grade on October 14.
Cross Country meets will take place at
Lower Woodland on the following dates and times:
K-3 Final: Sunday, October 7, 2018
Group A @ 1:00 p.m. & Group B @ 2:30 p.m.
4-8 Championship Meet
Sunday, October 14, 2017 @ 1 p.m.
 Soccer News:
Soccer season for all teams has begun. Good luck on the season to all of our teams. I look forward to getting out and seeing some games this weekend.
Coaches of 5th-8th grade teams, please remember to submit your scores to CYO.
Thank you to all of our coaches, coordinators and volunteers. It is through your willingness to contribute and volunteer, that ASB achieves great success as a community and in athletics.
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Calling All Parents of Diverse Learners!
Mark your calendars for Tues, Oct 23rd and join us for an inaugural meeting to connect, encourage, share resources, and build community with others on a shared journey of caring for children who may learn a little differently. All are welcome; feel free to bring some food or drink to share, or just bring yourselves! Facilitated by fellow parents Julie Gunter and Alethea Westover, this group will meet during the school year to offer casual social time and a parent education opportunity focused on a rotating topic of interest with time for discussion and questions.
The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7 pm at the Gunter Home: 6801 44th Pl NE. Questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear them. Email Julie Gunter or
Alethea Westover directly.
Fall Clubs Registration - Though Registration Has Closed, Interested Families Can Reach Out to Nina Stuyt With Space Availability Questions
Art Club - / Grades 1-4
Mondays, 2:00-3:30pm
October 1 - December 3 (no class 10/29 or 11/12)
Cost is now $184 / 8 week session
Total Art Experience – Students will discover art history and culture content while expanding their creative minds using their imagination. Each week will use a variety of mediums such as clay, sculpture, metal, printmaking, charcoal, watercolors, acrylic, pastels and more! This class taught by Smart with Art includes a sketchbook and concludes with an enriching art show.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Spanish & More Club /Grades 2-5
Tuesdays, 3:00-4:15pm
October 9 - December 4 (no class 10/30 or 11/13)
Cost is now $200/ 8 week session
¡Hola! Come join ASB's own Arali Flores and explore Latin American culture! Learning about a culture is learning language itself as well as literature, music, art, and dance. You will explore the Spanish language through all these elements and we will have so much fun!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Chess Club /Grades K-8
Thursdays, 3:00-4:15pm
October 4 - December 20 (no class 11/1 or 11/22)
Cost is now $125 / 10 week session
Back by popular demand, Chess Club is on a new day! It’s time for your child to flex their mental muscles. Chess4Life will be back on campus to guide our students in the game of chess. Players of all skill levels are welcome, even those who need to start with the basics.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL - PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Pre-Sale Carnival tickets are available now! Please help us avoid entry lines & save money by PRE-ORDERING your tickets! NEW THIS YEAR: Simply complete & return the form found in last week's Wednesday envelope and you will be billed through FACTS (ticket prices increase at the door). Then, get your costumes ready because the ASB Halloween Carnival is Sunday, October 28th from 4 - 7 pm at St. Bridget's. It will be Spooktacular!
Can't locate your form? Print it HERE
Please contact Heidi Bruch or Tiffany Johnson if interested in helping out with this fun event.
 School Store Orders, Hours, and Volunteer Sign-up
If you are missing anything from your back-to-school order, please email us at the School Store link posted on the school website.
School Store Hours:
Wednesdays 8:15-9:00 am
Thursdays 2:45-3:15 pm
If the school store is closed, fill out the order form by the door and drop off payment at the front office and we will send your order home. Please do not disturb the business office.
Are you looking for Service Hour opportunities? The School Store is looking for volunteers. Please click HERE to sign up! Training will be provided.
Traffic Duty, October 4th - October 10th
(Thanks Fourth Grade Families!)
Thurs, 10/4: Loop - Watson, Conner, Halffman, Hofmeister, Big Toy - Horey, Horner
Friday 10/5: Loop - Lauer, McRory, Lovejoy, Ludwick, Big Toy - Malley, Dreis
Monday 10/8: Loop - Matlock, Link, Cahill, Conner, Big Toy - Corcoran, Cypher
Tuesday 10/9: Loop - Davis, Meldahl, Molina, Nelson, Big Toy - Oswald, Perez
Wednesday 10/10: Loop - Taylor, Turner, Uffelman, Volpentest, Big Toy - Volpone, Slatt
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Lunch and Learn!
We are currently in the public phase of the ASB Capital Campaign as we continue to raise funds to support our building project. Join us on October 16, at 12:00 pm at the Assumption Parish Fellowship Hall to hear more details about the exciting plans to expand and upgrade our ASB facilities. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to development@asbschool.org.
Together We Can Reach Our Goal!
 Scrip News
Want to get Scrip automatically each month? Just sign up for a standing order and once a month the cards you ordered will come home in the Wednesday envelope. Download the Form Here and return it in the Wednesday envelope.
Questions? Email us at scrip@asbschool.org
Family Procurement - Keep those auction items coming in! Family procurement items are what make our auction a success. Procurement items are due October 11. If you need help coming up with an imaginative item to procure, check out our Amazon Wish List Here for ideas. You can also donate cash here.
Sponsorship Opportunities - Please consider becoming a sponsor to help cover auction expenses so more of the money raised on December 8 can go directly to ASB's operating budget. Sponsoring the auction is the best opportunity to get your company in front of our loyal community of families, friends and neighbors! Click Here to Learn More
If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please email auction@asbschool.org
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As we enter the season of Fall and the days begin to get shorter, Extended Care will start locking the doors to our facility earlier in the afternoon. As we do throughout every Fall and Winter, we will start to lock the doors to our facility around 4:15-4:30 pm. We do this to ensure the safety of everyone in our program. If you find that the doors are locked upon your arrival to Extended Care, please ring the doorbell or knock on the door and one of our staff members will be with you shortly to answer the door. Thank you for understanding and thank you for helping to keep ASB Extended Care safe.
On Friday, October 12, ASB School is closed for a faculty in-service. Extended Care will also be CLOSED on this day as some members of the Extended Care staff will be participating in the in-service. Sorry for the inconvenience.
If you have any questions about Extended Care, please do not hesitate to contact Dylan Pouley or Kai Bond we are happy to assist you in whatever way that we can. If you email extended@asbschool.org that email account will forward your email to both Kai and Dylan.
Extended Care reminders:
- Extended Care opens each morning at 7:00am.
- Extended Care closes at 5:45pm each afternoon.
- There is NO EXTENDED CARE on October 12, 2018
- Please turn in your Extended Care registration forms for the 2018-2019 School year.
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Assumption Parish:
Volunteer Opportunity--Can you offer one or two hours a week with the children?
We need volunteers at Assumption Parish to assist the catechists in our religious education program on Sunday mornings. Volunteers help the catechist prepare the room, light candles, read scripture booklets, tidy the room, among other things. It works for service hours.
Please contact Ellen Bollard, Thank you.
St. Bridget Parish:
Are you curious about the Catholic Faith?
If you or a loved one is interesting in learning more about the Catholic faith while developing a closer relationship with Christ, RCIA is a great place to start. The Rite of Christian Initiation is the process by which individuals explore Catholicism, grow in faith, and discern their calling to join the Catholic Church. Classes will be held on Sunday mornings at St. Bridget parish beginning September 23 and on Wednesday evenings at Assumption parish beginning September 19. Contact each parish for more information.
Children’s Faith Formation, Family Nights, and Sacramental Preparation
On Monday evenings from 7-8pm we offer a program for children in grades 1-5 that involves fun, faith formation, and fellowship. Younger students will have the opportunity to get paired up with older student "buddies" in the Junior High EDGE program, meets at the same time.
EDGE Middle School Youth Group
Monday nights at 6:30pm! Open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Come join the fun!
Pumpkin Carving Contest - Friday, October 19 from 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for this fun Halloween tradition! All are welcome - the more the merrier! Dinner (potluck contributions welcome) provided. Click here for details.
 Seattle Prep News
Middle school families, learn more about Seattle Prep HERE
Panther Pride Night - October 4th at West Seattle Stadium
Join us for a fun and exciting night of football!
Questions and RSVP, contact Melissa White
 Bishop Blanchet News
Middle school families, learn more about Bishop Blanchet HERE
 Holy Names News
Middle school families, learn more about Holy Names Academy HERE
 O'Dea News
Middle school families, learn more about O'Dea HERE
 Roosevelt HS News
Middle school families learn more about RHS HERE
 Archbishop Murphy News
Middle school families, learn more about Archbishop Murphy HS HERE
 Karbma Yoga
Kids Yoga info HERE
Teen and Tween Yoga info HERE
Seattle One on One basketball info HERE
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Do you have a preschooler attending somewhere other than ASB?
