Tuesday, October 2
Individual school pictures Grades K-8
Picture appropriate clothes.
Additional 8th grade graduation pictures will be taken in January.
Wednesday, October 3
Individual PK school pictures and all group class pictures. All students in K-8 should be in school uniforms (no gym uniforms). Preschool can wear picture appropriate clothes.
Friday, October 5
School closed Professional Day
Monday, October 8
School closed Columbus Day
Please remember to check the online bulletin on our school website for important daily announcements and updates.
ATTENTION ASSUMPTION PARENTS
Download the BOX TOPS BONUS APP to your phone and earn even more cash for our school. Click on the link to learn how, to see more information and all offers. THIS BONUS OFFER WILL NOT LAST LONG so pull out your old receipts and act quickly!
Please contact our Box Top School Coordinator, Evelyn Costello at costellofamily7@verizon.net, with any questions you might have.
ADVENTURE CLUB – WOLLMAN RINK
Wednesday, November 7th
Leave the school at 1:30 pm
Return to school at 7:30 pm
$47 registration includes entrance fee, skate rentals, coach bus, pizza and drink ($42 if you have your own skates)
Limited number of spots for this trip – No refunds!
REGISTRATION WILL ONLY BE ONLINE – DO NOT SEND CHECKS
Click on the link to register
Any questions, please email Kathy Endres at email kendres@assumptionnj.org
Thanks
MUSICAL THEATRE JR. WORKSHOP
Attention 1st and 2nd grade parents! Check your child’s back pack! A flyer went home on Friday with your child about an after school Musical Theatre Jr. Workshop. There are only 20 spots available! So send in your registration ASAP if your child is interested!
ASSUMPTION SCHOOL BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for our School basketball teams. Basketball is available for boys and girls in grades 4 through 8. Basketball registration will end on Sunday, October 14th. Please register as soon as possible as we need to inform the league the number of teams we are entering this year.
To register, please go online via this link to our website. 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 emailed 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 with any questions.
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS STORE!
Ok, maybe not quite yet, but preparations are underway for one of Assumption’s most magical days of the year! Santa’s Workshop will open its doors on Tuesday, October 2nd from 7-9pm and again on Wednesday, October 3rd from 8:15-11am in the Multipurpose Room (down the hall from the nurses office). Come catch up with old friends and make some new ones as we begin wrapping gifts and light craft projects. Please see our complete schedule below and join us as your schedule allows. And as always, younger siblings are welcome to join the fun during the daytime workshop hours.
For any questions, please contact one of Santa’s Elves, Michelle Carr (michelle.carr4@me.com), Linda Chang (aloc.chang@gmail.com), or Christine Sidhu (christine.sidhu@gmail.com).
DISCOVER MHS
All 8th grade students and parents are invited to attend an information night at Morristown High School on Thursday, October 11th at 7:00 pm in the school’s auditorium.
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
THIRD ANNUAL RED MASS INVITATION
You are cordially invited to attend The Third Annual Red Mass at St. Paul Inside the Wall, on Sunday, October 7th, as they honor Domenick Carmagnola, Assumption Dad. Please see invitation for additional details.
FASHION SHOW NEWS – HOLLYWOOD’S GOLDEN ERA: A TRIBUTE TO ITS LEADING LADIES – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 – BIRCHWOOD MANOR
The deadline for online reservations is October 10th.
The participation of every family is what makes this show a very special event to benefit our very special school community. Thank you for your generous response to our weekly pleas for support! The impossible is truly possible.
One more plea: If you haven’t donated yet or happen to be a wine lover…..our Wine Pull is still in need of donations. Don’t miss out on the online donation opportunity with 15% of sales donated back to Assumption School by Cambridge Wines. See below for details.
Laura and Andrea
Online Reservations and Gift Auction Ticket Sales
Still new and still them…keep those online reservations coming! Please take advantage of this quick and easy way to secure a seat at this year’s fabulous show! Be sure to complete ALL sections of the online form. Online reservations close on October 10th.
Go to www.cbo.io/assumption/tix and make your reservation and
pre-purchase your gift auction tickets today.
pre-purchase your gift auction tickets today.
A few tips:
1. Select the number of reservations you’d like to purchase from the drop down menu.
2. Enter ALL information for each guest (first name, last name, email address, and cell phone number). Ladies over the age of 18 only.
3. Use the drop down to indicate whether you have a Table Captain or grade with which you’d like to be seated. In the “Special Notes” field, enter a Table Captain’s name or the grade to be seated with.
4. Select the number of Gift Auction tickets you’d like to pre-purchase.
5. Enter your contact and credit card info.
6. Get ready for a fun night!
*Table Captains should submit a paper form with a complete list of guests and any checks for reservations to the office in an envelope marked “Reservations”.
The 2018 Reservations Committee
Christine Dam cdam@verizon.net
Christine Sidhu christine.sidhu@gmail.com
Kate Ball kateeball@optonline.net
Margaret Foley foley.margaretk@gmail.com
WINE PULL Donations Needed!
Wine donations (valued per bottle $20 or more) are needed for the “Wine Pull” to be held at this year’s Fashion Show. We need 75 more bottles. The deadline is October 5th.
There are 2 ways to donate:
1. Online ordering from Cambridge Wines is available with 15% donated back to Assumption School. Click the link to get started
All online purchases will be delivered by Cambridge, however, please use “in store pickup” as the delivery method so no delivery fee will be charged on your invoice.
2. Donations will also be collected at school and can be dropped off to the front office. Make sure to put your name on the donation and please do not send your child in with this donation.
Any questions can be emailed to:
Stefanie Ahern stefanieahern@yahoo.com
Cindy Cooney ccspiegle26@gmail.com
Sonia Waldman soniawaldman@gmail.com
OFF PREMISE SALES FOR GRAND RAFFLE
DOUBLE (OR TRIPLE!) YOUR SALES! AWESOME OFF-PREMISE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE!
Sell more tickets, increase Prize Patrol chances, and contribute to our school by selling Off-Premise! Off-Premise Grand Raffle selling is fun and a great way to spend time as a family. Take advantage of the mild fall weather this weekend and prime locations that are still available like the Creamery, Assumption Church for the 5:30 Mass, and the Swiss Chalet. Future locations include Kings Florham Park and Morris Plains Acme…new spots with untapped potential!
If you’re thinking about selling and want to talk to one of us, please give us a call! Many of our off-premise sales families sell year after year because they experience success, have fun, and learn in the process.
Please sign-up using this link and indicate your youngest child’s name and homeroom in the comment section.
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)