May 8, 2019
 
Dear Students, Families, Alumni, Parishioners, and Friends of ASB School,
 
May is the month we celebrate Mary, the Mother of Jesus.  Thank you to our 3A students for leading us in a beautiful May Crowning prayer service on Monday.  We crowned Mary with flowers and blessed all of the Mary statues that live in our classrooms.  Mary is the ultimate model of love, faith, and trust in the work God calls her to do.  May she be a model for all of us, this month and always.  I would also like to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful mothers in our community. Thank you for all you do – I hope you have the peaceful day you deserve!
 
Please keep our 8^th graders in your prayers tomorrow as they head off to Camp Don Bosco for their final retreat.  This is a time filled with excitement, nervousness, and bittersweet emotion as they look forward to high school but also realize their time at ASB is winding down.   
 
We know our graduates go on to be amazing success stories and I would like to congratulate some amazing young women in our community.  I received an email from Holy Names Academy this week that let me know of some incredible accomplishments on the part of our alums.  We are so proud of them!  Congratulations to:

• Peyton Johnston is a Salutatorian for the HNA Class of 2019!

 

• Kate Laboda was a runner-up for the Junior Academic Award, which was established and fully endowed 33 years ago by HNA parents. It is an achievement award that integrates the attributes of effort and attitude. Honorees must have a grade point average in the top 10% of their class after five semesters, a keen desire to learn, a willingness to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for subjects they study, and demonstrate a command of language and attention to detail in an original essay submitted for review by a faculty committee. Candidates for the Junior Academic Award were nominated by the entire faculty, and the top vote recipients were invited to apply for the award. Members of the Committee also had high praise for ASB alumna Kate Laboda. They frequently remarked on the ways in which she is a model of positivity. One teacher commented that: “she always has a smile on her face and participates often—and I appreciate that”. Another explained it this way: “she is one of the most phenomenal students I’ve ever taught. She is brilliant, loves learning, has a great attitude, and elevates the environment of the classroom.”

 

• Emily Flora was accepted to Chapman University and has committed to their softball team!

 

• Lucy Klebeck was accepted to Gonzaga University and has committed to their cross country & track teams!

 
Today, Seattle celebrates Give Big!  If you would like to make a donation to our 2018-2019 Annual Fund, please click here.  Thank you for all you do to support ASB!

As many of you have seen, lice have found a home on the heads of many of our students.  Please check all of your children regularly.  Hair should be wet when checked and you should be using a lice comb.  The most critical piece of combating lice is treating your home.  Please see this letter for directions on how to ensure your home is lice-free.  Thank you for your help with this.
 
Finally, I am excited to announce that we will be having a Groundbreaking Ceremony for construction on Wednesday, June 12^th from 6:00-8:00 PM.  Join us as we see the first shovels go into the ground, then head to the gym for snacks, drinks, and good conversation.  We will even be offering tours of the school to alumni and alumni families as they get a final look before construction begins!
 
Happy Mother’s Day and enjoy the AMAZING weather!
 
 
Best,
Kathleen Conklin

  

 

 Save the Date for our Groundbreaking Celebration, June 12!

We are officially preparing to begin construction on this important and exciting building project.  Construction will begin after the school year has ended. 

We appreciate your consideration of giving to the capital campaign to fund our building project.  Every gift of every size makes a difference.  Pledges can be paid over a period of up to three years. 

Download the Pledge Form Here  Donate Online Now  

A special thank you to all of our generous donors who have helped us reach over $5.25 million!

For more info please Click Here or contact Development Director, Courtney Barker at cbarker@asbschool.org.

Together We Can Reach Our Goal - $6.5 million

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The Camp ASB Summer Calendar is now available.  You can find the calendar on the ASB 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. 

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Camp ASB Forms:

• Camp ASB Registration Form
• KinderCamp Registration Form
• Camp ASB Summer Calendar

Extended Care reminders:

• Camp ASB registration forms, KinderCamp registration forms and Camp ASB calendar are now available.  Please go to the Extended Care page on the ASB Website, to get more information.
• 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.

Parent Board 2019-2020 Slate 
Thank you for your participation in the election process for next year's ASB Parent Board. We are excited to welcome new board members onboard as they take on their respective leadership roles this summer and grateful for their generous sharing of time and talent in support of our school and kids. 
These new Parent Board members are as follows:

•       Vice President: Shannon Hull​
•       Treasurer: Sean Quigley​
•       Secretary: Rachel Guidon​
•       School Services Coordinator: Lauren Carson​
•       Clubs and Enrichment Coordinator: Annie Acosta​

For those still deciding on volunteer options for next year, we are thrilled to also welcome Amy Perez as our new volunteer coordinator for 2019-2020. She will serve as a point person for connecting potential parent volunteers who have expressed interest via the volunteer survey with Leads who can share information, answer questions, and help with transitions. Thanks, Amy, for taking on this important role! For those who would like to contact Amy directly to discuss volunteer opportunities at ASB, contact HERE

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Father-Daughter Event: May 10, 6-9 pm, Assumption Gym!
Sign up HERE for this year's Father-Daughter Dance.  Please write the names of those attending in the comment section. 
Don’t forget to volunteer and sign up HERE to earn those double service hours for clean up.
Wear your neon, get ready to go and let’s dance it up at Ready Set GLOW!

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Attention Moms and Sons! 
ASB Mother-Son Fun event on Friday May 10th is fast approaching. We will be cheering on the University of Washington baseball team for a 7:00pm game. The deadline to purchase tickets via PayPal has passed, but it is not too late to join the fun! You can purchase tickets directly from Husky Athletics HERE  or call 206.543.2200. Request General Admission tickets when you purchase; the ASB group will be in Section 5.
If you have any questions, please contact Angela . We look forward to an evening of baseball and ASB-style fun!

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ASB NEEDS YOU! Registration Includes Submitting Your Volunteer Survey For the Upcoming School Year
Here's a friendly reminder from your Parent Board to fill out and submit this simple survey HERE recording your preferences for volunteer opportunities as a part of the registration process for the 2019/2020 school year. Expressing interest via this form does not represent a binding agreement, but will help us connect great gigs with great people--there's even some eventful Spring 2019 opportunities for those looking to log more volunteer hours by the end of this year! 
Volunteer form HERE

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Diverse Learners Parent Meeting
All are welcome at the next Diverse Learners Parent Meeting: Tues, May 14, 7 pm, at the Westover Family Home, located at 12400 42nd Ave NE (end of Sand Point Way going north). Social time with food and drinks (feel free to bring a snack or beverage to share), brainstorming community events and topics for next year, and faciliated group discussion of NPR's Special Series: "Unlocking Dyslexia," a learning difference that impacts 15-20% of the U.S. population, according to the International Dyslexia Association. To prepare for the discussion, listen to the short 3-part series before the meeting if you can (study notes will be provided) HERE

Questions? Or interested in getting involved next year but can't attend the meeting? We also send out a quarterly Diverse Learners Parent (DLP) email with additional resources. Call fellow ASB parent Alethea Westover at 206-409-1979 for more information.  

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Box Tops
Do you collect Box Tops for Education? Each Box Top gives ASB 10 cents! It’s an easy and fun way to give back to our school. You can print out collection sheets and submit your sheets to ASB anytime. We have a Box Tops collection Box right by reception!
Learn more HERE
LINK Collection sheets TO HERE

 

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