Weekly Calendar
Sunday, March 8th
Monday, March 9th
Hip Hop Assembly, 1:20PM
Tuesday, March 10th
Wednesday, March 11th
3rd Grade Daily Mass
Thursday, March 12th
Principal for the Day - Joe Matter and the Salerno Family
(Comfy Free Dress)
Friday, March 13th
No School, Archdiocesan In-Service (Extended Care Available)
Saturday, March 14th
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Main Announcements
COVID-19 Update
We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in Seattle. As was reiterated in the King County Health Department’s statement on Wednesday, schools are not advised to close when there have been no confirmed cases in the school community. They are also advising that schools stay open if a non-symptomatic member of the community has come in contact with someone with COVID-19, but that person would be asked to self-quarantine. Should there be a confirmed case, we would likely close (collaborating with the Health Department) and institute our digital learning plan. Most importantly, we will continue to follow the guidelines and recommendations of the CDC and King County Health Department. Please continue to be diligent with your children about hand-washing, proper sneezing and coughing techniques, and do not come to school if ill.
Here are some tips about what to say to your kids about the virus and outbreak:
1. Kids are more afraid when they don't know the facts.
2. Deal with your own anxiety about the virus. Kids will take your cues on how anxious they should feel.
3. Be developmentally appropriate.
4. Focus on what you and they are doing to stay safe and have good hygiene.
5. Be reassuring to them.
6. Stick to your routine but tell them possible closures are positive and not a sign of doom.
7. Keep talking and tell them you will update them when you learn more.
8.Print off this cartoon for them to read and learn about the virus (from NPR) HERE.
More resources:
Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus - Childmind.org
Coronavirus Kids Talk - NY Times
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Staffing Updates
At the end of this year, we will say good-bye to longtime ASB staff member, Mary Patneaude. Mary has done everything from classroom aide to playground, from Extended Care Director to Main Office. We will miss Mary but are so excited for her to have time to spend in retirement with family and friends. We are also excited to welcome Ally Watson to the Main Office starting in the fall. Ally will continue her role in Pre-K Extended Care in the afternoons, but will join Mr. Bollard from 8-12 each day in the Main Office. We look forward to her smiling face welcoming you next year!
We also have exciting updates regarding our Pre-K and Kindergarten staff. We have had the privilege of Mrs. Hawksford teaching Kindergarten at ASB for 20 years, and now we are excited to announce that she will be moving to Pre-K as the teacher of our second class. Ms. O’Hare, currently one of our Kindergarten aides, will be our new Kindergarten teacher. Ms. O’Hare came to us with a degree in Early Childhood from the University of Washington’s Education Department and as past preschool teacher. Ms. O’Hare has been an aide with Ms. DiJulio and the two make a great team. Mrs. Beiter, will continue as an aide in Ms. O’Hare’s classroom, bringing another experienced member of the team’s expertise to our Kinder students. We will be hiring a full-time aide for Pre-K and Kindergarten.
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Principal for the Day
Our next Principal for the Day is next Thursday, March 12th. Principals Joe Matter, Grant Salerno, and Ian Salerno have declared comfy free dress, donuts, and chocolate milk for all. Our principals will also be collecting diapers and wipes for Sacred Heart Shelter. Please bring in diapers (preferably size 5/6) and wipes anytime next week!
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State of the School
We encourage all parents to attend one of the following State of the School meetings: March 24th, 12:15-1PM, March 25th, 6-7PM, or March 26th, 7:30-8:20AM. Attendance is required to receive your student(s) 2020-21 registration materials. If you are unable to attend, please schedule a private meeting with Principal Conklin.
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Traffic Duty - Thank you 2nd Grade!
3/9: Rosellini, Schrader, Stuber, Taylor (Loop); Dapig, Torgesen (62nd)
3/10: Weir, Werner, White, L. Williams (Loop); Wood, Ackerman (62nd)
3/11: Agarwal, Cypher, Jordan, K. Williams (Loop); Blake, Borden (62nd)
3/12: Bruner, Cangialosi, Chaykin, Corr (Loop); Davidson, Davis (62nd)
3/13: No School, Archdiocesan In-Service
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Advancement Office
We are pleased to announce the date for next year's ASB Auction - December 12, 2020! The theme is the Gatsby Gala - Celebrating the 20s. Please mark your calendars now! Tickets will go on pre-sale in May so look for more information at that time.
Committee chairs are already well underway with the planning process. If you are interested in helping, please email the Auction Team.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to celebrating our incredible ASB community with you on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
“It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in giving, but like the morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Scrip
Earn Free Dress by Increasing Scrip Standing Order to $250+.
Scrip has raised over $27,000 for ASB so far this year. Help us reach our annual scrip goal of $50,000 by increasing your standing order to $250 or above. Any new or increased standing order to $250 or above will receive a free dress coupon for each child. Email the Scrip Team to increase your current order or sign up for a new standing order with the form in your Wednesday Envelope.
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Student Life
Extended Care
School is closed on Friday, March 13th for an Archdiocesan In-Service but extended care will be open all day from 7AM - 5:45PM. Extended care will also be open all day on Monday, March 16th when school is dismissed at Noon as teacher's work on report cards. Please contact Dylan Pouley or Kai Bond if your family will need to use Extended Care on either of these dates.
For information about Extended Care, for the 2020-2021 school year, Camp ASB 2020 and KinderCamp 2020, please click HERE.
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5th Grade Climb for Camp
Fifth grade students are raising funds for their bus ride to attend environmental camp at the Mountain Institute in North Cascades National Park. If you would like to learn more and support their cause, click HERE.
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Parent Article - TikTok and the High of an Audience
Click HERE to learn more about the upsides and downsides of striving for online attention.
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Parents of Diverse Learners
The next social gathering for Parents of Diverse Learners will take place Tuesday, March 31st at 7PM, at the Gunter Home, 6801 44th Pl NE. For more information or questions please contact, Alethea Westover.
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Athletics
Track & Field - Register Now!
Registration for Track & Field for Track is NOW OPEN! Track & Field is available to grades 4-8 with a registration fee of $45.00 per student. Registration will close Friday, April 9th. Click HERE to register.
ASB is looking for Track & Field coaches and volunteers to help run our practices and supervise the meets. If interested, please reach out to Dylan Pouley or Alethea & Erik Westover.
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Volleyball
Volleyball games began this past weekend! Congrats to all our teams on starting the volleyball season. Please visit CYO Team Sideline to find the complete game schedule for each team. GO BULLDOGS!!
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Faith & Service
Assumption Parish
Please join Assumption Parish for Mass and celebrate in the ministry and fellowship of the Church.
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St. Bridget Parish
St. Patrick's Day Dinner Celebration - Canceled
The St. Patrick's Day Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus has been canceled. Another community event will be scheduled for later this year.
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Women's Bible Study during Lent
Ladies please Join us March 12th, 19th and 26th at 11:15 AM, in the Fireside Room. Contact Carla Loucks for more information
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Annual St. Bridget Auction - May 1st
Yeeeee Haw! Break out your boots pull out your bling, the good times at St. Bridget’s are still in full swing. The Auction Committee is gearing up for another fun-filled auction this year and there are many ways to get involved. For more information click HERE. Sign up to volunteer HERE.
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Parent Board
Next Parent Board Meeting -- Thursday, March 19 at 6PM
Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: 8th Grade Classroom, Middle School Building.
Kick off March Madness at The Ridge!
On Sunday March 22nd, Ridge Pizza on 65th is giving back 10% of all sales to ASB. Lunch, dinner, takeout available.
SAVE THE DATE - Spring ASB Family Event - May 8th
Come celebrate spring and connect with the ASB community while enjoying a favorite pastime - BASEBALL! We are planning an ASB family event at an upcoming UW baseball game and we would to see you there! Details on purchasing "very" inexpensive tickets will be sent out soon, but in the meantime mark your calendars for Friday, May 8th at 6:05 pm at the UW Husky Baseball Park. The Dawgs are playing the University of Oregon Ducks which always makes for a great rivalry. Hope all ASB families can join us! For questions or more information, contact Holly Gray or Angela Arralde.
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Looking Ahead
Important Dates to Remember
March 16th - 12PM Dismissal, Report Card Prep (Extended Care Available)
March 20th - Report Cards Home via Alma
March 22nd - 4th Grade leads Mass
March 24th - State of School, 12:15-1PM
March 25th - State of School, 6-7PM
March 26th - State of School, 7:30-8:20AM
March 26th - 12PM Dismissal, Conferences (Extended Care Available)
March 27th - 12PM Dismissal, Conferences (Extended Care Available)
March 27th - Assumption Parish Fish Fry
April 6th - Free Dress Food Drive
April 10th - Good Friday, 12PM Dismissal (No Extended Care)
April 13th-17th - Spring Break, No School (No Extended Care)
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