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Tuesday Reminders - February 13, 2024

Assumption Catholic School

The Assumption Catholic community, united in the Eucharist, provides a challenging academic education where living a Christ-centered life comes first.

Principal Updates:

Tuition & Re-Enrollment:

• Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year will be $9,000 per student.

  • The cost to educate has risen to $10,444.

    • Increases are due to teacher salaries, the cost of health insurance, police officer hourly rate, and plans to hire a FT guidance counselor to service K-5th grades.

• Re-enrollment is open and should be completed online by Friday, February 16th.

  • After the 16th, a $50 late fee is applied per child. Open enrollment begins are your child’s spot will not be held on the school roster without a completed enrollment packet.

• Only state scholarships provided by Step Up for Students will be accepted (FES-EO, FES-UA, FTC).

  • A Step Up for Students informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12th at 8:00 am in Kohls Hall for all families currently not receiving the scholarship.

    • As a reminder, 91% of current students are receiving a Step Up scholarship.

• If additional financial assistance is needed beyond the Step Up scholarship, the family must apply for Facts Grant & Aid. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and financial assistance will be awarded to those in need based on available funds.

Terra Nova Testing

• Monday, February 26th- Thursday, February 29th

• Testing begins promptly at 8:00 am each day for 2nd-8th grade students

• Your child needs to be on time, well rested, and eat a nutritious breakfast.

Assumption Catholic community, united in the Eucharist, provides a challenging academic education where living a Christ-centered life comes first. ~Established 1923

Who to Contact

The main school telephone number is 904-398-1774

Link to office information: https://assumptionjax.org/contact-us
Faculty Directory: https://assumptionjax.org/staff
Overview of who to contact with questions is below.

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News and Information

Volunteers Needed- Uniform Closet

We are asking for a few parent volunteers to assist with the used uniform closet on Friday, February 23rd from 8-10 a.m..  We are taking old ACS uniform shirts and cutting out the logo before throwing the shirts away. It is an easy way to earn volunteer hours. Please email Kelly Bowman, kbowman@assumptionjax.org,if interested.

Yearbooks

*8th grade parents Click here

K-7th Grades:

Step 1: Create an account. You only need one account per family.

Step 2: Buy your books!

See flyer below.

• 11/1-2/29   $60

• 3/1-4/1       $75

  
  

*8th Grade parents- the cost of one book was included in your 8th Grade annual fee.

Step 3: Share photos for yearbook consideration!

• Once logged into your account, select Content from the left side.

• Select the ACS 23-24 folder and click add photos. Select your photo and add captions or tags. Information is helpful when selecting for the yearbook.

Winter Months Dress code (December through February)

Girls may wear plain black, navy blue, white, or gray tights or leggings. Leggings must be down to the ankle. Girls may wear the navy pants found at the uniform store during winter months. Pajama style pants and sweatpants may not be worn at any time. Non-uniform jackets must be removed once inside the buildings. Grades 4-8 can wear Assumption School sweatpants or sweatpants of the same style in black or dark navy on PE days only.  

Clinic Needs

Sunshine Commitee

Volunteer Opportunity Senior Luncheon

Mrs. Fetrow is looking for someone to take over her role as Senior Luncheon Coordinator. She would like to mentor someone this year. This volunteer would earn their 20 volunteer hours and a grandparent can fill this role as well to earn for their grandchildren. If you are interested, please contact Sharon Fetrow at 904-302-2957.

Lunchroom Volunteers

Please use the below link to sign up to help out in our lunchroom. The Cafeteria has requested extra helping hands during lunch. Duties would include helping younger students opening items, sanitizing tables between classes, and sweeping the floors.  It's a treat to get to interact with students of all ages. If you're unable to volunteer the entire time, just note the times you're available in the comments. Contact Stacey Lewis at slewis@assumptionjax.org if you have questions or need information on completing your background check and Protecting God’s Children class.

Parents in Prayer

Are you a praying parent? Do you know the power of the praying parent?  Come help us pray for our children at Assumption along with the teachers and other staff.  We will gather to lift up the children's prayer intentions each week on Wednesday at 8:00a.m..  Check in at the front office.  You are welcome to come and go as your schedule allows. If you have any questions, please contact Kristie Schrader at kristie.schrader2@att.net.

Athletic Department

Anyone interested in trying out for softball must have a Diocesan Sports Physical form signed and turned into the office before the first day of tryouts. Link for the sports physical is below:

We will not have a JV team for either thegirls or boys for softball.

Tryouts are closed for parents.  Practices are always open for parents to watch

** Girls softball tryouts: Grades  4-8  Must attend both days must bring glove

February 12       3:00-5:30pm

February 13       3:00-5:30pm

** Boys softball tryouts:  Grades 4-8 Must attend both days must bring glove

February 13        3:00-5:30pm  

February 14       1:30-4:00pm

Parish Connection

Assumption Youth Ministry

Ash Wednesday Mass and Fish Fry

Ash Wednesday Masses are scheduled for 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14.

Join us for our Ash Wednesday fish fry from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Jordan Hall, hosted by the Men’s Club and Knights of Columbus. The menu includes Fried Fish, Green Beans, Grits, Coleslaw, and Hushpuppies. Dinner costs $10 per person or $35.00 for immediate families (dine-in only). Takeout meals are also available for $10.00 each.

A Day for Men

Saturday, February 17th. See flyer below for more information.