APRIL
25: Wednesday Library Walk w/ Ms. Prewitt, 3:10-4:30pm
26: "Stage & Screen" Spring Concert, 7:00pm, Assumption Gym
27: ASB Walkathon
30: 5th graders leave for camp at North Cascades Institute
Mary Prayer Service and Crowning, 1:20pm at Assumption Parish
Signed Parish Reflection Forms Due (parish families only)
MAY
1-2: 5th grade camp at North Cascades Institute
2: New Family Welcome Party (parents & kids), 4:30-6pm, Big Toy
3-4: 8th grade retreat
4: Father-Daughter Dance, 6:00pm at Assumption Parish Gym
5: First Communion, 5:00pm Mass at St. Bridget Parish
First Communion, 5:00pm Mass at Assumption Parish
7: Free Dress Food Drive (see note below in Com. News for grade donations)
10-12: Spring Musical, The Music Man, 7pm at Cleveland STEM High School
13: Spring Musical, The Music Man, 2:30pm at Cleveland STEM High School
16-18: 6th grade Environmental Ed Camp at Camp Hamilton
17: Bulldog Bibliophiles (Parent Book Club), 8:40am at Bryant Cafe ( Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman)
View the entire 2017-18 ASB calendar here
View the DRAFT 2018-19 ASB calendar here
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 April 25, 2018
Dear Students, Families, Alumni, Parishioners, and Friends of ASB School,
Happy sunny day! What a beautiful week it has been and the students are all definitely getting excited for our impending summer. We have just over five weeks to go, so they are going to have to hold on a bit longer. Our principals for the day, Tyler and Reese Halffman, did an awesome job making sure that students had a solid day of learning while also enjoying chocolate milk, donuts, and animal free dress. Thank you, Madame Principals!
This week not only brought a change in the weather, it also brought some changes for some of our staff members. The husband of Gerrie Cunningham, one of our 8 th grade teachers, was offered an amazing job opportunity in Spokane. As they look at buying a home and starting a family, this was an opportunity they could not pass up. Being a Gonzaga graduate, I know that Gerrie is also excited about being able to cheer for her Zags in person! She also isn’t going alone. As amazing as it is, Mark Thibodeau, our other 8 th grade teacher, will be going to Spokane as well. His wife was also offered an incredible job opportunity and they are also looking to buy a home and start a family. Mark is also a Gonzaga alum and avid fan, and going back to the city in which he began his teaching career. While we are definitely going to miss these two incredible teachers and I know they are both sad to be leaving us, we are so very excited for them and the opportunities this brings to each of their families.
In other staff news, we want to wish congratulations to Christina Dougherty! Christina, husband Verne, and daughter Charlotte will be welcoming a new addition to their family in September. We could not be happier for them!
I wanted to pass along an article that Fr. Oliver sent me last week. It is a good, quick read and another important reminder regarding the effects of social media on children.
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/our-loneliness-epidemic/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_left_1.1
We are looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow night for our "Stage & Screen" spring concert at 7:00 PM in the gym. Our choir, bands, and thespians have been working hard and are ready to showcase their talent. It will be a wonderful event and a huge thank you goes to Mr. Van Pelt, Mr. Turner, and Ms. Olsen for their hard work.
As we head towards the end of the week, don’t forget that Friday is our annual Walkathon! Students may wear their PE uniforms on Friday and don’t forget comfortable shoes. Please see below for more information and get those donations in as soon as possible. As of today, our first grade class is leading the way with kindergarten right on their heels!
Finally, please be sure to turn in all registration paperwork as soon as possible. Signed parish reflection forms are due on Monday.
Have a wonderful week!
All my best,
Kathleen
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The Walkathon
It's this week - April 27th! Walkers start at 9:45am
Thank You...
To the 226 folks who have already donated to the Walkathon. We have $19,000 raised to date, but only 103 fundraisers..... It's time to start raising money!
Click here for online instructions.
There are Contests! Here's the Class Rankings to date:
- First Grade
- Kindergarten
- 2nd Grade
- 5th Grade
- 7th Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- PreKindergarten
- 8th Grade
- 6th Grade
Contests and Free Dress!
- Families that raise more than $250 get a free dress coupon for every child in their family!
- Thanks to Super Jock and Jill, families that raise more than $300 are in a drawing for a free pair of shoes!
- And teachers of the winning class are in their own drawing for shoes!
- The class that raises the most money gets a pizza party!
- The runner-up class gets doughnuts!
What's our goal?
$50,000! It helps us pay for teacher salaries, student success services, enrichment classes and so much more!
What's the commitment? $100 per child or $200 per family (if there's more than one child).
Thank you to our fabulous Walkathon Chairs - Corina Davis, Tara Uffelman and Carole Volpentest!
Questions? Email development@asbschool.org.
Please Record Your Volunteer Hours
There's a rumor going around that logging volunteer hours will take forever. I promise you - it's not that bad. You can log up to 23 hours at one time!
Access the link here. (It's also available on our website under Parents/Volunteering or on our homepage under Parent Links.)
How to record a couple of hours at one time:
- Click on the link
- You will be prompted to login. Whichever parent has a FACTS account also has a username on our website.
- Login: lastname and first initial, all together, no caps. (Like pouleyd – Dylan Pouley)
- Password: Temporarily, your password is your first name (dylan)
- If you don’t have a username for some reason, you can register using the link. Once logged in, follow the prompts to add your hours.
Here what you do if you are recording several hours:
If you need to record 10 hours of work for the auction, pick a day and choose 9am – 7pm and indicate auction hours in the box.
You can record up to 23.5 hours at one time. If you need to record 50 hours of coaching, start at 12:15am and end at 11:45pm. That will give you 23.5. Then just do that same thing two more times, adjusting the final hours to get to your desired number.
(We plan to bill for hours at the end of May, so please record your hours soon.)
Scrip News
Back by popular demand! This summer we are offering two options for scrip.
- In May, you can choose to double up on your monthly standing order to get you through the summer.
- We will also give you the option to re-start your monthly standing order in August and pick up at ASB any time after the 15th.
Questions? Email scrip@asbschool.org.
Save the Date for Thanks a Latte
Wednesday, May 9
Thank you for everything you do for ASB! From morning loop duty, to volunteering in classrooms and driving on field trips, to auction volunteering, coaching, serving on various committees, envelope stuffing, chairing events, and so much more, we could not do what we do without the help of our fabulous parents. Thank you!
To show our gratitude, we will serve you - in your cars - with a latte and a doughnut at morning drop-off.
Are you an ASB alumni? Join us for Happy Hour on Thursday, June 7 at Hellbent Brewing Company. Email development@asbschool.org to find out more.
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Attention parents: important FACTS information
FACTS accounts will be invoiced on May 14th for each student's 2018-19 Registration and Book fees. These charges will be debited May 24th.
Join us for the 2018 Spring Concert!
Enjoy performances by ASB's Beginning, Concert and Street Bands, as well as the ASB Choir. You'll also be treated to a special appearance from the cast of The Music Man.
Tickets on Sale Now for Assumption-St. Bridget School Spring Musical, The Music Man!
There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian…
We hope you will join us for an evening of fun and thank you for supporting the Assumption-St. Bridget School Theatre Program!
Tickets are available HERE
Performance Dates: Thursday, May 10, 7 pm; Friday, May 11, 7 pm; Saturday, May 12, 7 pm; Sunday, May 13, 2:30 pm
Location: Cleveland STEM High School Theatre, 5511 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, FREE Parking
The Music Man is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
 Wednesday Library Walks with Ms. Prewitt!
Students must have a signed permission slip to participate.
Send their library card!
Please contact Ms. Prewitt for signup link.
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 ASB School is in need of a soccer coordinator for grades K-5!
The position of soccer coordinator is a great opportunity to get volunteer hours. Soccer coordinators support the the ASB Athletic Director in the recruitment of coaches, the dissemination of information to coaches and as a first line of support for our coaches in grades K-5. For more information please see the ASB Athletic Handbook for the details and role of sports coordinators. If you have further questions, or are interested, please contact Dylan Pouley and Emily Childress
 Volleyball News:
After an exciting weekend of playoff volleyball, ASB School still has FIVE teams competing for the CYO volleyball championship. A huge congrats to the three 6th grade teams who lost playoff games this past weekend. They had wonderful seasons and I am sure that they players learned a ton and hopefully had an amazing experience.
7th Grade Boys:
- Saturday, 4/28 vs. TBD @ 9:00 am, HFK Gym
7th Grade Girls:
- AA Red Team: Saturday, 4/28 vs. Westside @ 10:00 am, St. Louise
- AA White Team: Saturday, 4/28 vs. CK/St. Bens @ 11:00 am, St. Louise
- AAA Team: Saturday, 4/28 vs. OLF @1:00 pm, St. Louise
8th Grade Girls:
- Saturday, 4/28 vs. St. Francis @ 11:00 am, HFK
 Track and Field News:
ASB's Track and Field team the NorthEND Striders is back for 2018, thank you to Dave and Daisy Cullop and Erik and Alethea Westover for all their work on coordinating and coaching.
Practices for Track and Field will take place
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7-8 pm at Maple Leaf Park.
The following are the CYO Track Meet dates and times:
Preliminary: Saturday, May 5, 2018 @ 10:00am & 2:30pm (Renton Stadium)
Relay: Saturday, May 12, 2018 @ 10:00am & 3:00pm (Renton Stadium)
8th Grade Pentathlon: Sunday, May 13, 2018 @ 12:30pm (West Seattle Stadium)
Qualifying: Saturday, May 19, 2018 @ 10:00am & 3:00pm (Highline Stadium)
Championship: Saturday, June 2, 2018 @ 10:00am (All-Comers) & 12:00pm (Highline Stadium)
 Baseball News:
For baseball game schedules, please click here:
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Cast Your Vote! Parent Board Slate and Bylaw Change. BALLOT OPEN THROUGH MAY 4
Click HERE to view the ballot and to learn more. You will have the opportunity to vote on:
*Parent Board candidates for 2018-19
*Amendment to the Parent Board bylaws, modifying the process for paying dues
Your vote is very important so please cast your ballot TODAY!
Parent Board Online Bulletin Board
The Parent Bulletin Board website is officially up and running. Please go HERE to see all of the activities available for ASB parents and guardians.
School Store Information
Click HERE to see new school store offerings.
Click HERE to find the order forms.
School Store Hours this week:
Wednesdays 8:30-9:00
Thursdays: 2:45-3:15
PIZZA FUNDRAISER: Mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 1st!
Mioposto Bryant will be donating a sizeable portion of their proceeds on Tuesday, May 1st from 4:00-10:00pm to our ASB Parent Board. Both dine-in and take-out orders will qualify. (Allow a longer wait than usual for take-out.) Please spread the word. We are proud to be partnering with Mioposto for this Pizza & Philanthropy Event and hope to see you all there!
Buy your tickets now to the Father Daughter Dance!
What: 4th Annual Father Daughter Dance
When: Friday, May 4 (6-9 p.m.)
Where: Assumption Parish Gym
Who: Girls (PreK-8) and their Dads
Cost: $50 (plus $5 per additional daughter)
Includes: Pizza, DJ, Dancing, Photo Booth
To buy your tickets, click HERE
Traffic Duty, April 26-30
Thursday 4/26: Loop - Griffith, Glover, Erickson, Eastwood; BT - Eagan, Duffy
Friday 4/27: Loop - Dreis, Connor, Kirk, Chawes; BT - Carey, Cahill
Monday 4/30: Loop - Johnson, Bond, Beiter, Arralde; BT - Anderson, Accosta
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If you haven't yet returned your 2018-19 Registration Materials, please do so ASAP (the deadline was prior to spring break). Please email me with questions.
*Remember: We extended the deadline for Parish Reflection Forms to April 30th, to make the process easier on Father Oliver & Father Haydock, as well as our parish families. Please return the Parish Reflection Form (with a signature from your priest) by the end of this month. Contact your parish office if you have questions.
 Do you have friends & neighbors still deciding where to send their kids to Kindergarten? Not sure if we have room in a specific class? Just ask!
We have a few spots in next year's class, and continue to accept applications.
Calling all incoming and current ASB families with new students in next year's PreK & Kindergarten classes, plus families with students transferring into grades 1-8... save the date... Wednesday, May 2nd.
Join us for some fun, and & take the opportunity to get to know your child's classmates and their parents. Look for an email invitation later this week.
Help us reach 500 followers - we are so close! Please click the logo above, and follow @asbschool today. You'll keep current on tons of cool things happening everyday at ASB - and who knows, you may see a picture of your kid!
You can also follow us on Facebook (@asbschool) and Twitter (@asbseattle).
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With ASB School starting Summer Vacation on June 4, 2018 Summer is right around the corner. I have received a great number of Camp ASB Registration forms and will start inputting these registration forms into FACTS this week. If I have not already, I will be contacting families this week to confirm their selections for prepayments and to add these charges to your FACTS account.
The Camp ASB Calendar can be found on the school website and it is included in this newsletter. Registrations and prepayments for Camp ASB, including registration for the Camp ASB Field Trips, are now being accepted. Some field trips have a limited number of space and it is important for those families that want their children to attend, or need their children to attend Camp ASB on those days, are free to secure their spots. This can be done by contacting me or indicating your needs on the Camp ASB Registration Forms.
KinderCamp registrations are now being accepted. Similar to last year, KinderCamp will be held Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Session One: Once Upon a Time… June 11-15, 2018
Session Two: Construction Junction... July 30- August 3, 2018
Session Three: If held, will be developed and advertised to parents prior to Summer Vacation.
Please make sure to review the summer prepayment schedule included in the registration forms, as it will help relay the dates that Camp ASB will be open this summer. If you have any questions about Extended Care or Camp ASB, do not hesitate to contact me, I am happy to assist in whatever way that I can.
Camp ASB 2018 Calendar
KinderCamp 2018 Registration and Info
Camp ASB 2018 Registration Form and Info
Extended Care Registration Form 2017-2018
Extended Care Payment Options 2017-2018
Extended Care reminders:
- Please turn in your Extended Care registration forms for the 2017-2018 School year.
- Tax information is available to each family via their FACTS account. The Tax ID # for ASB School is: 911934765
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Assumption Parish:
Monday, May 7--Free Dress Food Drive
Pre K– Granola bars, cup of soup etc
Kindergarten- Jelly and Jam
1st Grade–Pasta Sauce
2nd Grade- Rice and potato side dishes
3rd Grade– Canned chicken, ham
4th Grade– Canned Fruit
5th Grade- Shampoo, Deodorant, bar soaps
6th Grade– Liquid Dish soap
7th Grade- Paper Towels
8th Grade– Toilet Paper
St. Bridget Parish:
Click HERE for Auction info St. Bridget Auction - Save the date: April 27th.
Click HERE for information on the Youth Ministry
All are welcome!
Save 35th Ave. Keep It Safe & Accessible
Info click HERE
 Seattle Prep News
Seattle Prep Summer Camp info HERE
Youth Football Camp for more information click HERE
Middle school families, learn more about Seattle Prep HERE
 Bishop Blanchet News
Brave Summer Camp info HERE
Middle school families, learn more about Bishop Blanchet HERE
 Archbishop Murphy News
Middle school families, learn more about Archbishop Murphy HS HERE
 Holy Names News
Holy Names Summer Camp info HERE
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
Roosevelt High School Youth Football Camp Questions. Registration / Information HERE
Roosevelt High School Basketball Camp info HERE
 Local Yoga and Mindfulness Classes for Kids & Teens
For Kids Grades 2 – 5 click HERE
For Tweens & Teens Grades 6 – 10 click HERE
 Seattle Celtic Soccer Club will be holding Fall season tryouts from April 16-May 5. Celtic have teams at all levels for players born between 2002 and 2011 and a coaching staff with the perfect mix of energy, passion and expertise to help players develop and excel in a fun environment.
Tryouts are free to attend and details can be found HERE
Watts Basketball
It's great to see ASB kids this year participating in our classes and camps. We have always viewed the game as a way to build healthy habits, community connections, and long-term success on and off the court. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to see your child’s participation and success within the Northeast Seattle community.
Watts basketball is striving in our partnership with the Northeast Seattle community, and our objective is to create a community where our children love to practice and are also excited to use the skills they learn on and off the court. Summer camps are a great way for kids to have fun and build confidence.
Come join us! Register now!
For more information on Watts Basketball, click HERE
 Hoopaholics Basketball info HERE
Please see the attached flyer for information on Spring Basketball Camps at Concordia Lutheran School with Hoopaholics
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