Great to see everyone at Back to School Night. Looking forward to another great year with all of you and your children.
All back to school forms were due Wednesday, September 14. If you have not sent in our book fee (K-8) or necessary forms, please do so by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19.
Cell Phones – we must be able to reach you in case of an emergency. Please make sure your mailbox is not “FULL”. Please remember to check the online bulletin on our school website for important daily announcements and updates.
HSA DIRECTORY FORM
We are still missing a few forms. If you have not yet returned the (pretty salmon colored) 2016-2017 Directory Form (with Volunteer Opportunities on the reverse side), please do so by Monday, September 19. If your form is received after Monday, we cannot guarantee your family’s contact information will appear in this year’s directory. Click here if you need a blank form. Please direct any questions to Debbie DeAngelis (oakpark@optonline.net).
MORNING DROP-OFF
Moms and Dads….when dropping off your children in the morning, please pull all the way up in the front driveway. Parents should NOT be getting out of their cars. Teachers are available to help children get our of the car. Students should NOT be getting out of the car on the driver’s side. It is an active driveway and we don’t want anyone getting hurt. If you feel you must help your child get out of the car, then please park on the street and walk your child in.
JUBILEE CELEBRATION ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
If you haven’t already purchased your ticket(s) for Sister Merris’ Golden Jubilee at the Madison Hotel on Friday, October 28, you have until October 15 to do so. Please click here for reservation information.
ENRICHMENT
Can’t Stop the Feeling, So Just Dance, Dance, Dance!
Bring your dancin’ shoes to try a variety of dance styles with Art in Motion! Get moving, build self-expression, and have some fun with your friends! This program is for 1st through 4th graders and will take place every Friday in the gym from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. October 14th through November 11th. Please click here for a registration form.
AFTERNOON ART CLASS – FALL 2016
Afternoon Art is an opportunity for students in grades 2nd – 8th to enjoy and explore art in small multi-age groups after school. To find out more details and to register for Afternoon Art, please click here.
MORRISTOWN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
Attend the Morristown Festival of Books on October 1, 2016 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church Parish House. Famous children’s authors and fun activities – Free! Click here to see the detailed flier
CHRISTMAS STORE 2016
Christmas Store 2016 (December 7 th)
Each year the children of Assumption look forward to the Christmas Store. It is the day the school gym is converted into a magical wonderland of gifts for them to purchase for family and friends. This magic could not happen without the help of the Assumption elves – parents, grandparents, and friends. While the Christmas Store provides the children the opportunity to select from a large array of pre-purchased items, our handmade crafts are always a big hit. These crafts items are where we need your help!
Christmas crafting is the place to be if you would like to sit, chat, snack and do a bit of crafting. We meet in the multi-purpose room on Wednesday mornings (8:15 – 11:00 am) and in the evening on Tuesdays (7:00 – 9:00 pm).
All crafting skills are encouraged to attend – we have something for everyone to work on! nfl jerseys dallas cowboys ebay
Our kickoff for Wednesday crafting is September 21st and October 4th for Tuesday evenings. Please click here to see the full schedule of crafting sessions.
We are looking for 18oz clean soup cans for a project. If you have any to donate please leave them on the counter on the right side of the multi-purpose room.
Andrea Bopp (andreabopp@verizon.net), Andrea Clarke (tcnag@yahoo.com) and Linda Riedell (linda@riedell.net)
FASHION SHOW
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A New York Affair” on Thursday, October 20, at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ. Doors open at 6pm.
GIFT AUCTION
JIMMY CHOO, LOUIS VUITTON, AMERICAN GIRL, and an APPLE GIFT CARD are just a few of the many generous donations we have received for our big night. That said, we are still looking for some “extra” special items to continue the Assumption tradition of having the best gifts in town. We are still on the hunt for theatre/concert/sports tickets, Apple electronics, cash donations, and jewelry to name a few. PLEASE keep them coming!
Please check out the on-line gift registry
[https://www.myregistry.com/organization/Assumption-School-Breakfast-At-Tiffany-s-Morristown-NJ/1051643] or, you can even create your own unique package with a group!
Please be sure to fill out a donation form (click here) and return it to the office with your donation. If you have any questions, contact Susanne Sweeney susanneswy@verizon.net . Your help and support is greatly appreciated!!!
2016 Gift Auction Committee
Susanne Sweeney 917-885-1342
Danielle Batanjany 201-926-9976
Laura Santoriello 973-255-7012
Christine Sidhu 917-664-2254
Kate Tully 201-776-3059
SILENT AUCTION
Broadway Baby! The silent auction committee relies on your generous donations to put together fabulous packages and experiences for our Fashion Show. We desperately need tickets to a Broadway Show and tickets to Jets/Giants/Devils games. Can you help? Gather a group of friends and donate together, donate a single game from your season tickets, or donate cash and we will do the shopping. We will create fabulous themed packages sure to make this the best Silent Auction ever.
The 2016 Silent Auction Committee
Antoinette Scola 973-539-5952
Diana Fischer 973-979-0135
Melissa Miele 973-207-5301
Gwen Hanlon 973-539-4850
Bethany Schwager 973-267-0683
Susie Scanella 908-879-5107
Diana Murray 973-739-0011
GRAND RAFFLE OFF-PREMISE SALES
Wait are those raffle tickets? I can win a $10,000 gift card?! If you want to be a part of spreading the excitement in our community, please volunteer for Off-Premise Sales. By selling Grand Raffle tickets at church or local stores you can easily sell your initial raffle books (and more!) in only a couple of hours.
***BONUS: Each book sold is a chance in the Weekly Prize Patrol, and every two books sold earn your student a Mini Gift Auction ticket!
Please sign-up using the link below and indicate your youngest child’s name and homeroom in the Comment Section.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444adaa2ea31-assumption
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of us. Thank you in advance for selling and supporting Assumption School!
The 2016 Off-Premise Sales Committee:
Anastasia Mondelli (973-879-3517)
Lee Anne Nugent (973-222-0545)
Sue Geiger (973-984-8586)
Amanda Biliskis (630-631-8514)
Stephanie DeLotto (973-464-4226)
RESERVATIONS
Get your reservations in ASAP for the 36th Annual HSA Dinner, Fashion Show and Auctions, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A New York Affair.” School families can reserve now and we will be opening reservations up to the public next week! Please see the Fashion Show Family Packet you received this past week for important information on how to reserve your seat for a night of fun, fashion, and fabulous prizes.
EVENT STAFF
Calling all Assumption Moms! The Fashion Show Committee needs your help on the evening of the show. moncler authentication jacket We are looking for volunteers who can spare 45 minutes of their time that night to help “man” the gift auction tables. It is a fun way to see everyone at the show, get up close and personal with the fabulous prizes and even have a chance to chat. We need people for the following three time slots:
5:45 – 6:30pm ɤ 6:30 – 7:15 pm ɤ 7:15 – 8:00 pm
If you can help out, please sign up using the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4eadad2fabfb6-assumption
Thank you for the consideration!
Event Volunteer Committee:
Solena Porras ɤ solenaporras@hotmail.com ɤ 845-649-2122
Jamie Zogby ɤ jlzogby@gmail.com ɤ 973-879-1109
MEN VOLUNTEERS
DADS!!! Come be a part of our “New York Affair”!! We need your help at the Fashion Show on Thursday, October 20! Men volunteers are needed to help sell raffle and 50/50 tickets, swipe credit cards, etc. Dinner is provided! If you are available to help out, please email Marguerite Toohey (tooheymb@nytimes.com) or Julie Koepff (juliekoepff@gmail.com) with your name, cell phone number and email address as well as the times that you are available to work. Thanks so much for your support!
WINE PULL
Wine and Winning … a great combination!
Our 2nd annual Cork Pull needs your help! We are looking for donations of wine valued at a minimum of $20/bottle. Time to dust off those gift bottles that are not your taste, or head to the wine store and choose something fun! The night of the Fashion Show, numbered corks will be sold for $20 and matched to a bottle of wine. Everyone purchasing a cork will go home a winner, and donors will be recognized. Last year’s winners went home with bottles valued up to $150 and the wine pull raffle sold out in under an hour! Please consider leaving a donated bottle in the box marked “Wine Donations” in Phyllis’ office. ***NOTE: This is a donation that cannot be sent in with your child 😉 Thank you in advance for your help! Jen Brunnock (brunnockfamily@aol.com) and Christie Meehan (cmeehan28@aol.com).
Be sure to look in the backpacks this Monday for the Family Packet that provides all the information you will need to support and attend the 2016 Fashion Show to be held at the Birchwood Manor on Thursday, October 20th. Don’t miss the big event, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A New York Affair!” Get your table reservations in ASAP!
Please contact co-chairs Tiffany Srnensky (tleesrnensky@yahoo.com)
or Joni McDonnell (jnoblemcdonnell@gmail.com) with any questions.
ATHLETICS
CYO BASKETBALL
CYO Basketball is available for boys and girls in the fifth through eighth grade who are members of Assumption Parish or attend Assumption School. To register, please go online via our website, http://assumptionmorristown.website.siplay.com. CYO Basketball is a separate league, and not associated with the Assumption School basketball teams. Try-outs may be necessary if the number of players who register exceeds the amount we can accommodate on a particular team. Please see the Parish bulletin for additional details. ugg outlet clinton crossing castle rock
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR CROSS COUNTRY AND VOLLEYBALL
Registration for cross country (girls and boys in grades 3 through 8) and volleyball (girls and boys in grades 7 and 8) is open. To register, please go online via our website, https://assumption-school.siplay.com/site. The link can also be found on the Assumption School website, under the “Athletics” tab. You will then be prompted to create a login & password. Once you’ve completed the registration process and paid in full, a confirmation receipt will be e-mailed to you immediately. An annual sports physical form must be completed and on file with the nurses before your child can participate in any sports activity.
Please contact Kevin Bopp at kevin_bopp@nylim.com if you would like to help coach or with any questions
CHILDREN’S CHOIR OF ASSUMPTION CHURCH
Calling all singers: Come join the Children’s Choir of Assumption Church! Sign up on Monday, September 19th at 4:00 pm at Assumption Church. Rehearsals are on Mondays from 4:00-5:00 at the church. Any questions please contact Mrs. Nardi at 973-539-2141, ext 19. Come sing with angels!
SHOP TO SUPPORT
Vineyard Vines Friends and Family shopping event. Shop Vineyard Vines Sunday, September 25th, and take 10% off your purchase while Vineyard Vines gives 10% back to Assumption School. Click here for details.
SCHOOL DANCE FOR 5TH – 8TH GRADES
Friday, November 4th from 6:30-9pm in the school gym. Tickets will be on sale for $6 the week prior in the cafeteria during lunches.
ADVENTURE CLUB SPIRIT OF NJ CRUISE ON 10/6
Registration is now closed for the 10/6 cruise. There is no wait list as we accommodated everyone who registered by 9/15.
RUN FOR FUN!
We are offering a program for 3rd to 8th grade girls that incorporates running with self-esteem with the goal of each girl completing a 5K. We will meet Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after school until 3:45. The program starts Tuesday, September 27th and ends Thursday, November 10th. The cost will be $25 a girl. Please contact Noelie Hillebrecht at nhillebrecht@assumptionnj.org for registration information.