“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.” Hoping all of you had a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving.
Sister Merris
Monday, November 26
School resumes
5th grade brings in “Brown Bag Breakfast” for the Community Soup Kitchen – see link for details.
Please remember to check the online bulletin on our school website for important daily announcements and updates.
UPDATE TO NEW DISMISSAL PROCEDURE EFFECTIVE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26th
In order to provide a safe environment for our children and school staff, we have been advised to update our dismissal procedures by the Morristown Police Department as well as several other safety and security personnel in the Morris School District. Therefore, effective Monday, November 26, 2018 the following changes will take effect:
- All school doors will remain locked during dismissal
- Parents will no longer enter the building during dismissal
- Bus riders will be dismissed as usual
- At 2:25 cars will be allowed to enter single file in the front driveway (PLEASE PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD)
- Every family will be given two name tags for your vehicle, which will be displayed on your front passenger visor
- School staff will be assisting students entering vehicles on the passenger side only
- Walkers will be dismissed after car riders
- There will be no parking in the back-parking lot after pre-school dismissal
- All Kindergarten students who are car riders will be dismissed with the rest of the car riders at the school from the gym at 2:25.
- All pre-k aftercare students who normally get picked up between 2:00 and 2:30 in the back of the school will now be dismissed with the rest of the car riders from the gym at 2:25.
We understand and appreciate change can be a challenge but please keep in mind this is being done to provide a safe environment for our children and staff.
Thank you in advance for your patience and support.
NFL FOOTBALL SUNDAY – KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CLUB
Are you looking for a place to relax after the Thanksgiving festivities? Please join us to watch both the Giants and the Jets games on at the Knights of Columbus Council Club at 13 South Street, Morristown (on The Green) today, Sunday, November 25th from 12:30 pm -7:00 pm. Ladies are welcome too.
All attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite jersey!
Meet your neighbors, friends and make some new friends at the Knights. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the Knights and to tour our recently renovated private club, which is listed on the NJ Register of Historic Buildings. It’s not your father’s Knights of Columbus!
Please reach out to Jeff Paguirigan (908-591-8510 jpaguirigan28@yahoo.com) or Mike Leavy (973-800-2709 michaelleavy@gmail.com) to RSVP.
KIDSTUFF COUPON SAVINGS BOOK
Please check your kids’ backpack this week for the KidStuff coupon savings book! I know many people are finding last year’s coupon book under a seat in their car at this point, BUT there are some exciting changes to the sale this year that make it both easier to sell and use the book!
Online selling to family and friends is super easy with the link provided in the letter coming home, AND an app is included with each purchased book! No need to worry about having the book with you (app is disabled with books returned unpurchased).
The 7th grade parents and students hope every student will buy or sell at least one coupon book in support of their fundraising to defray costs of their 8th grade graduation.
We all have that family member that LOVES coupons – this is the perfect gift !
Sale ends 11/27/18 , after Thanksgiving weekend.
Thank you so much in advance !
Any questions can be directed to Jen Brunnock (brunnockfamily@gmail.com) or Ellen Edson (ellenedson76@gmail.com)
POINSETTIA SALE – 8TH GRADE FUNDRAISER
Red, White or Pink your choice:
6inch – $10, 8inch – $20, 10inch – $30
Samples in the school lobby
To place your order please email Jen Ferriso by November 26th.
mjferriso@aol.com
Samples in the school lobby
To place your order please email Jen Ferriso by November 26th.
mjferriso@aol.com
SIGN-UP TODAY TO HELP WITH CHRISTMAS STORE 2018
Additionally, please note our final workshop sessions will take place Tuesday, 11/27 from 7-9pm and Wednesday, 11/28 from 8:15-11am in the Multipurpose Room.
Thank you in advance for making this one of the favorite days of the year for our Assumption School children!
Should you have any questions regarding Christmas Store, please contact, Michelle Carr (michelle.carr4@me.com), Linda Chang (aloc.chang@gmail.com), or Christine Sidhu (christine.sidhu@gmail.com).
RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN AND TEENS
November 29 @ 7:00 pm
MHS Auditorium
The Morris Educational Foundation, in partnership with the
Morris School District’s Office of the Superintendent, is proud to present Dr. Robert Brooks – Psychologist, Author & Parenting Expert and a faculty member of Harvard Medical School, with Raising Resilient Children and Teens. Dr. Brooks is one of today’s leading parenting experts and authors on resilience, self-esteem, motivation and family relationships. See flyer for additional details.
HOSPITALITY – CHRISTMAS STORE
Ho Ho Ho! Christmas store day, the “Most Wonderful Day of the Year” at Assumption, is just around the corner. The Hospitality Committee will be providing breakfast and lunch for all of the Assumption Elves. If you would like to contribute an item or make a monetary contribution, please click link. Thank you!
KID CHEF – CHRISTMAS CREATIONS
Join Mrs. Sopira and Mrs. Guglielmo in the Assumption kitchen this Christmas season! The next Kid Chef session will be held on Tuesday, December 12th. This session will focus on sweet treats for the Christmas Holiday. Please see link for additional information and to sign-up.
CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION
Each year, Sr. Marybeth Lloyd of Villa Walsh in conjunction with John Corr Family Resources hosts a Christmas party for some of the most needy families of Newark who have been identified as in crisis. During the party, children play games, make crafts, and meet Santa Claus while their parents are given the opportunity to “shop” for toys and clothes to put under the tree for their families.
4th Grade Girl Scout Troop 96296 will be collecting UNWRAPPED new and gently used toys in the school lobby from November 26th-December 7th to benefit this special event. This is the perfect time to purge in time for Santa’s arrival with new toys! Thanks in advance for making this a special Christmas for the children and families of Newark and for keeping them in your prayers. Please contact Christine Dam (cdam@verizon.net) with any questions.
CARMELITE SISTERS BAKE SALE
The Carmelite Sisters of Morristown are hosting a bake sale in the Community Room after all Masses the weekend of December 1 and 2. The cloistered Sisters are devoted to praying more than eight hours a day for peace in our community and the world, and are dependent on the goodwill of the community to meet their basic needs. With their increase in vocations, they have many needs that accompany their growing community. Thank you in advance for your generous support!
OPEN CALL FOR ASSUMPTION’S REENACTMENT OF THE NATIVITY STORY ON CHRISTMAS EVE NOW OPEN
Children of the parish – Join us on Monday, December 24th at 3:30 p.m. at Assumption Church as we reenact the nativity story. Immediately following at 4:00 p.m. will be the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass.
Children are needed to volunteer for the various parts of this special parish-wide event. For more details see the attached flyer. To sign up visit our sign up genius by clicking here.
Questions? Email us at Christmas@assumptionparish.org
2018-2019 YEARBOOKS ORDER FORMS
Yearbook Forms will be sent home on Monday, November 12th. You can also order your yearbook on line here.
ATTENTION PRE-SCHOOL AND 6TH GRADE PARENTS
Just a reminder to all pre-school parents that flu season is upon us. All pre-preschoolers are required, by the state of NJ, to have a flu vaccine. Please send written documentation from your pediatrician to the nurse as soon as possible. We require that all flu shots are done by December 1.
6th grade parents- If your child is missing the Tdap and Meningitis vaccines we need them done immediately. Please send written documentation from your pediatrician to the nurse as soon as possible.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and are happy to answer any questions.
Ronnie Marone & Marybeth Watkins
Assumption School Nurses