Dear parents,
Following “Winter Storm Finn” last week, we have received a “Decree of Amnesty” and will not need to make up the missed school day from January 9th. Per the letter, this is due to the severity of the storm, the Governor declaring a state of emergency, and, even after missing school, Assumption Catholic School still meets the minimum number of instructional hours and minutes required by the state of Florida.
The Playground Blessing has been rescheduled to next Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:00. We have opened the playground to the students as they have been very patiently waiting. They are already having a wonderful time enjoying the new equipment. We are excited to begin plans for Phase Two of the project, which is the sports court and outdoor classroom spaces.
Currently, we have received 123 applications for next school year. In comparison, last year at this time we had 57 applications on file. Enrollment for next year is full in Kindergarten. Re-enrollment for returning students will run from February 2nd to February 16th. New student acceptance will begin shortly after re-enrollment. We expect a limited number of spots to be available for new students. Thank you for continuing to spread the good word about Assumption as “word of mouth” is our most effective form of advertisement.
Please see below for the Catholic Schools Week schedule. We have been assigned cereal and are expected to collect at least 560 boxes of cereal. More directions will come out next week regarding Grandparent’s Day.
Thank you and God bless,
Maryann Jimenez
Sunday, January 28th: Kick-off Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10:00
· Students will assist with Mass as lectors, greeters, ushers, etc.
· All students are encouraged to wear their uniforms.
· Essay Contest announced in the bulletin.
Monday, January 29th: Day of Service
· Students will work to complete various community outreach and service projects.
· Each student brings in one flower for the Eucharistic Procession. Flowers will be collected outside Jordan Hall before entering school.
Tuesday, January 30th: Eucharistic Procession
· 8:30 Eucharistic Procession – parents invited to attend
· Students compete in “Bishop’s Bowl”
Wednesday, January 31st: STREAM Career Day & Student Appreciation Lunch
· STREAM Career Day
· Essay due for the contest.
· With a $1 donation for Catholic Charities, students may wear Non-Uniform attire.
· Cookout lunch for students sponsored by HSA and cooked by the Knights of Columbus.
o 5th-8th grade may order burgers or hot dogs
o K-4th grade may order hot dogs
o Mini sodas, chips, and a cookie included.
Thursday, February 1st: Field Day
· FieldDay
o Students in K-3 may wear athletic attire.
o Students in 4-8 may wear PE uniform
· Kona Ice Truck Day
Friday, February 2nd: Grandparent’s Day
· 9:30 Mass for 3rd-8th Grade
· 10:30 Performance for K-2nd Grade
· Early dismissal (11:45-12:10) with no lunch or Afterschool Care.
Month at a Glance
January 20: Mother-Son Event
January 23: Opening of the Playground 10:00 a.m.
January 24: Geography Bee, 8:00
January 27: First Penance
Januay 28: Catholic School’s Week Kick-Off Mass
January 28-31: Catholic Schools Week
January 30: Eucharistic Procession
