Weekly Word – September 16, 2018

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 12.  If you have not sent in your book fee of $150 (K-8) or necessary forms, please do so by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17.
 
Please watch for the email going out this week regarding Rediker our new online grading system.
Cell Phones – we must be able to reach you in case of an emergency.  Please make sure your mailbox is not “FULL”.
Honeywell Instant Alert – Please make sure you always press “1” to acknowledge that you received the alert.  Many of the families who received the “test” alert on Wednesday, 9/12 did not pick up because it was from “unknown”.  You risk not getting an important message if you do not answer.
Please remember to check the online bulletin on our school website for important daily announcements and updates.

CALLING ALL SINGERS 2ND THROUGH 8TH

Come join the Children’s Choir of Assumption Church! Sign up at our first practice on Monday, September 17th. Rehearsals are Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm at Assumption Church. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Nardi at claudiabn@aol.com or Mrs. Long at drl830@aol.com. Please see flyer for additional details!

ROCKET INTO SCOUTING

BSA Cub Scout Pack 34 invites you to our 2018 membership event on Thursday, September 20th at 6:30 pm in Rauscher Hall in Assumption Church.  Scouting is an adventure where you learn community service, develop character, confidence, leadership skills, communication  skills and good citizenship. And so MUCH More…Scouts BSA is a family oriented organization. Boys and Girls entering grades K – 5th are welcome to join. Please see flyer for additional details!

FALL CLAY SESSION

6 Mondays – 2:30-3:30
(September 24 & October 1, 15, 22, 29 & November 5)
Come spend Monday after-school at Assumption creating one-of-a-kind objects working in clay. Students will learn to use simple tools and traditional hand-building techniques as well as ways to impress texture into the clay. They will also strengthen their color and design skills as we glaze our pieces.
Please return this form along with your check $78, for Peggy Davo, to the main office by Thursday, September 20th. All supplies are included and firing will be done in my studio. A portion of your check goes to the school. Thanks!

FORENSIC COMPETITION – STUDENTS 6TH-8TH

Type: Dramatic Reading
Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Time: 3:00 until approximately 6:30PM
Place: St. Patrick School in Chatham
Assumption will field a Varsity team (7th and 8th grade) with 5 active team members and alternates, as well as, a JV team (6th grade)
with 5 Active team members and alternates.
Tryouts will take place during the school day the week of September 24th. If your student is interested in trying out, please email Jean Jabbour by Friday, September 21st at Jeanjabbour@verizon.net.
FRONT DESK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a flexible way to help out at school? As a Front Desk Volunteer you can choose a schedule that works for you by signing up to man the front desk just once a month or volunteering several times a month. It’s a great way to see what happens in the morning or afternoon at Assumption and see your children at school – which they love! To inquire and sign up, please email Tiffany Srnensky at tleesrnensky@yahoo.com or Joni McDonnell at jnoblemcdonnell@gmail.com.
CYO BASKETBALL SIGN UP
Friday September 21st is the last day to register for 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.

PK4 MUNCHKIN SOCCER WITH MERAKI FUTBOL CLUB

Once again, Meraki Futbol Club will be offering an after school soccer program open to Pre-K4 students.The program will be held on Wednesday’s after school from 1-2pm in the gym and will run for 6 consecutive weeks (excluding Halloween), starting on 10/3 and ending on 11/14. Children taking part in the program will be escorted to the gym by their teachers at dismissal. There are professional coaches as well as volunteer parents on hand to make sure the kids stay in the gym, get to the bathroom/water and leave with the proper adult at pick up. The cost for the program is $120.
Last year’s program filled up very quickly, so if interested please  register here. The program is limited to the first 30 kids who sign up.

SAVE THE DATE – FIRST SCHOOL DANCE OF THE YEAR!

5th-8th Grade
Friday, October 26th
6:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Assumption Gym

SAVE THE DATE: SHOP TO SUPPORT ASSUMPTION SCHOOL 

Shop the Vineyard Vines Friends and Family shopping event on Sunday September 23rd between 10 am and 1 pm.  Vineyard Vines is offering a generous 10% off your purchase and 10% of all sales back to Assumption.

HIGH SCHOOL NIGHT AT ST. PATRICK’S  

All middle school parents are invited to High School Night at St. Patrick’s School in Chatham on Wednesday, September 26th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come and learn about the various catholic High Schools. See flyer for additional details.

FASHION SHOW NEWS

HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN ERA: A TRIBUTE TO ITS LEADING LADIES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 – BIRCHWOOD MANOR

Week 3 of school coming up. Reservations are being accepted for “Hollywood’s Golden Era: A Tribute our Leading Ladies”.  Spare yourself the tears and don’t miss out on this most anticipated event.  Also, deadlines for accepting donations for the Gift Auction and Silent Auction as well as the Ad Journal is September 28th.  Don’t wait until the last minute! Our volunteers are ready and waiting.  Send your donations and forms in as soon as possible!
Thank you all for your continued support. See below for updates on reservations, off premise sales and an exciting promotion from Vineyard Vines to benefit our school.
Laura and Andrea
ONLINE RESERVATION AND GIFT AUCTION TICKET SALES
This is the greatest show and it is not to be missed.  Don’t delay – make your reservations online soon.  The deadline for accepting reservations is October 10th.  Please be sure to provide cell phone and email addresses when you register online.

RESERVATION PROCESS:

For individuals not part of a pre-established group: 
If you are not planning to sit with a particular group, you can simply purchase your individual ticket online at www.cbo.io/assumption/tix. You will need to enter your First and Last Name, your email address, your cell number and under “Make a selection” please enter your child’s grade so we can do our best to seat you with other moms in your child’s grade. Your Gift Auction tickets can be purchased here as well.
For guests to be seated with a pre-established group: 
(1) Please nominate one of the group members to be the “Table Captain” who will be your group’s liaison with the Reservations Committee. Make sure everyone in your group knows the agreed upon Table Captain as it is needed when you register. Each table can accommodate up to 10 guests. You may also set up a group of less than 10. Your group will be seated with another group to complete the table.
(2) Individuals may purchase their own ticket online at www.cbo.io/assumption/tix. You will need to enter your First and Last name, your email address, your cell number and under
“Make a selection” please enter your Table Captain’s name. Your Gift Auction tickets can be purchased here as well.
(3) We encourage online purchasing but individuals preferring to pay by cash or check payable to “Assumption HSA” may still do so. Please remit your payment to your Table Captain so it can be sent with your Table’s Reservation form. Reservations must be paid in full before they can be processed.
(4) IMPORTANT: Each Table Captain must still complete a hardcopy  Reservation Form and backpack it to the Reservations Committee. This will help us ensure that each guest is seated at the requested table. If someone in your group will be paying for their individual ticket online, please make a note of that on your Table’s Reservation Form. Likewise, if someone in your group has paid by cash or check, please make note of payment on the form and enclose the cash or check when you submit it.
Please note the following regarding ALL reservations:
  • Reservations must be paid in full at the time of the request- no exceptions!
  • This special night is for “ladies only” and all guests must be over 18 years of age.
  • Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The cost for this year’s Dinner and Fashion Show is $75 per reservation. Your table, group, or individual reservation will not be processed until payment in full is received for all members of your group.
  • For those who are setting up groups or tables for seating, a table/group Captain must be selected to verify payment and submit the completed Reservation Form to ensure that your group remains together.
Your cancelled check or emailed receipt will be confirmation that your reservation has been received. Checks should be made payable to “Assumption H.S.A.” Please note that, if for any reason you cannot attend, your reservation fee will not be refunded to you. Please contact us with any questions.
The 2018 Reservations Committee
Christine Dam cdam@verizon.net
Christine Sidhu christine.sidhu@gmail.com
OFF PREMISE SALES FOR GRAND RAFFLE
Off Premise Sales provides an easy way to sell your grand raffle tickets. If you want to be a part of spreading the excitement about our event 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.  Let’s break grand raffle sale records – give it a try!  It is a great way to volunteer. Complete instructions are provided and the Off Premise Committee members are available to answer any questions.
Remember that each book sold is a chance for your child to win a prize in the Weekly Prize Patrol, and every two books sold earns your child a ticket for the Mini Gift Auction! Both are fun events for the kids to be part of but you have to sell your books to be entered for a chance to win.
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

Thank you in advance for selling and supporting Assumption School!
 
The 2018 Off-Premise Sales Committee
Amanda Biliskis (630-631-8514)
Megan Reynolds (908-399-5777)
Grace Crowley (201-213-3733)
Dana DeFillipps (732-551-5600)