Please click on the links below to learn more about these upcoming events and be sure to check our school calendar each week for more upcoming activities. Please note, only some events are highlighted, visit our calendar for a full listing of events.
- Friday, October 26
- Friday, October 26
- Wednesday, October 31
- Thursday, November 1
- Friday, November 2
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Become A Legacy Campaign Ambassador
Become a Legacy Campaign Ambassador to complete all of your school volunteer hours! As an Ambassador you can volunteer whenever and wherever is most convenient to you, build a stronger relationship with your fellow AACA parents, and make a tangible, lasting impact on your children's education! More than half of the campaign's fundraising goal will support funding priorities for our school, like new school bathrooms! These improvements will have a direct impact on your children, and that's why it's critical we have as many parents serving in ambassador roles as possible.
We have four training sessions coming up for you to attend:
Please reach out to Shari Guenter, Advancement Coordinator, at campaign@stalphonsuschicago.org or 773-348-4629 ext. 114 with your interest as soon as possible.
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Wellington Kiss-N-Go Lane
Motorists, please do not use W. Wellington Ave. as a “Kiss-N-Go” lane. Dropping off students on W. Wellington creates unnecessary delays in the traffic flow. Please be a considerate motorist and role model for your children by following the directions and expectations for drop-off and pick-up. We can all ease the “pain” of traffic flow if we following the directions and expectations.
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Trunk or Treat | Friday, October 26
Trunk or Treat will be held on Friday, October 26 from 5:30-7:30 in the AACA parking lot! Only a few parking spots are left, so sign up fast for your spot! Order forms for wristbands and parking spots are due to Mrs. Wallet on Monday, October 22. Wristbands and additional details will be sent home with students on Wednesday, October 24. Please note, there will be no wristbands sold the evening of Trunk or Treat. Plan to BYO food and beverages for an evening of family Halloween fun! For more information please email Jen Ruff at jdavisruff@yahoo.com.
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Meet the New Rocket Resource Team
The Rocket Resource Teams goal is to welcome new families and promote a positive parent/school connection, including:
- Provide volunteers during Open House events to greet visitors and answers questions about our school
- Help recruit new families and retain student enrollment
- Help teachers locate volunteers and resources for their classrooms
The Rocket Resource Team is responsible for three networks of parent volunteers:
- Open House Guides
- Parent Ambassadors
- Room Coordinators
All members of the community are welcome to join the monthly meetings! The next meeting will take place on Friday, November 16 in the cafeteria after drop off.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to any of the Rocket Resource Team Co-Chairs or use the new Suggestions/Comments envelope placed under the Rocket Resource Team bulletin board outside Room 109.
Rocket Resource Team Co-Chairs
Amanda Nunnink, Madeleine Durkin, and Stacy Lenzie
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Athletic Team Recognition
This week, the Athletic Program had the opportunity to recognize the following teams for all their hard work this fall season. We wish them the best of luck as they are approaching the end of their seasons.
- 4th Grade Cross Country-Bethany Scheiner and Lisa Sciachetano
- 4th Grade Girls Volleyball-Audie Smith and Cathy Brennan
- 5th Grade Girls Volleyball-Alisa Carroll, Kendall Herron, and Ronan Prugh
- 6th Grade Girls Volleyball-Katherine Finley and Caitlin Sperry
- 7th Grade Girls Volleyball-Michelle McAvoy
- 8th Grade Girls Volleyball-Beth Plucinski and Jenny Rhead
- Cross Country-A special shout out to Andrew Newton for representing AACA at the State meet! Great job Andrew Newton!
     
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AACA Drama Program Costume Drive
Do you have a costume or costume clothing at home that you're no longer using? If so, please support the AACA Drama program by leaving it in the bin outside the drama studio! Please note that nothing should have a label/logo/be for a specific character. We can use costumes in sizes Child S, M, L, XL, and Adult XS, S, and M. The items we need are:
- Hats: top hats, bowling hats, fedoras, berets, crowns, tiaras, and pillbox hats
- Vests
- Suspenders
- Neckties and bow ties
- Long skirts/dresses- a specific need for anything that looks old fashioned
- Aprons
- Glasses- just the frames are great
- Costume jewelry
- Scarves and handkerchiefs
- Capes
- Animal ears/noses
If you have any questions please email Becky Manuel, AACA Director of Arts Integration.
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Parent Morning Meetings
Please join us for your child(ren)'s parent morning meeting. To RSVP to your child(ren)'s grade parent morning meeting, please click on grade level link below.
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2nd Through 8th Grade Cheer Registration
The season runs from mid-November through mid-February. Practices are held once a week on Thursday right after school and the team cheers at our home basketball games. For more questions, please contact Athletic Director Angela Kladis. If your child is interested in being apart of the Athletic Program's cheer program, please email Athletic Director, Angela Kladis, by Friday, October 19.
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Wanted: Lego Donations
Families with collections of Lego bricks no longer used by children are invited to donate them to AACA. We plan to use them alongside our older Lego Robotics kits in the Invention Studio to enhance learning opportunities for our students, and add to our available tools for teaching STEAM concepts across the grades. You can leave your Legos in the bin on the first floor of the school, or feel free to bring them directly to Mr. Mierisch in the Invention Studio on the third floor before or after school.
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Winter Spirit Shop
Back by popular demand! The Athletic Program is excited to launch their second online store this school year for all of your Rocket spirit gear needs! This is a great time to get a head start on any holiday shopping and for our upcoming basketball season!
The store is now open through Monday, October 22. Click here to access the online shop. If an access code is needed it is ACCAWS18.
Orders will be processed and delivered between 3-4 weeks from the close date. Items will be delivered directly to the classrooms.
 
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Calling All Basketball Parents!
The Athletic Program is holding a basketball informational meeting for all families that are participating in the basketball season in 4th through 8th grade on Wednesday, October 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the iStudio. We will be discussing the rules of our program, league, expectations, and have an opportunity to talk with the coaches.
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AACA Homework Club
To register your 4th - 8th grade child(ren) for Homework Club, please download and fill out the registration form. Return it along with your payment to Kim Wallett in the Main Office. Trimester I of Homework Club will run from Tuesday, September 4 to Thursday, November 15 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Please note, class size is limited, so do not hesitate to register. Children that are not registered for the program will not be admitted to the Homework Club. For questions regarding registration, please contact Kim Wallett at kwallett@aaca.school or by phone at 773-348-4629 ext. 131.
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Athletic Calendar
Please check out our athletic calendar to catch all the upcoming events! We wish the best of luck to our student-athletes as they continue their seasons!
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Rocket Accessories
Looking to accessorize? The Athletic Program is offering a few items such as car magnets, foam fingers, headbands, socks, and limited edition fall sports shirts. Please click here to access the form for all accessories.
Thank you for supporting the AACA Athletic Program!
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Sponsorship at Alphonsus Academy
Please contact Caroline Jordan at cjordan@aaca.school for more information on how your company can invest in a sponsorship of AACA.
Thank you to our current sponsors:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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