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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School Newsletter Weekly Newsletter
November 1, 2010
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Why does Assumption School need an Annual Giving Campaign?
Our focus is to keep tuition affordable in order to make the school accessible to a broad base of socioeconomic families. A drastic increase in tuition would exclude many families from providing their children with the Catholic, Christ-centered education that Assumption School provides. Faith in Our Future is necessary to provide an alternate source of funds to ensure that the highest quality Catholic education may be secured and made available to all Assumption students. Tuition alone does not cover all of the school expenses. Therefore, the Annual Giving Campaign is needed to provide a sound fiscal approach to running the school. It helps to bridge the gap between tuition and what it actually costs to educate a child at Assumption.
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Dear Assumption Families,
 Mrs. Frances Maggio, Mrs. Marlene Puccinelli, and Mrs. Benita Schwartz will receive Papal Service Awards on Sunday, November 7th at the Cathedral. Mrs. Maggio was one of Assumption's first parishioners, taught in the school for many years and still serves as school nurse, and has helped in Religious Education Sacrament preparation for the last 5 years. Mrs. Puccinelli has taught music at both Assumption and St. Andrews for many years. She and her late husband Primo led the adult choir at both parishes and she continues to lead the children's choir. Mrs. Benita Schwartz, Director Emeritus for Religious Education, has been involved in the Religious Education Program for over 40 years. She is also a greeter and assists with the registration of adults at Virtus Sessions.
We will celebrate Mass with a reception afterwards in honor of these very giving members of our community on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 5pm. If you would be able to help by donating any supplies or finger desserts it would be greatly appreciated. We can use the following items: cookies, finger desserts, cupcakes, fresh fruit, brownies, paper plates, cups, napkins and forks. If you are able to donate anything, please email Liz Diott at lizdiott@yahoo.com , all donations can be dropped off before Mass in Msgr. Crean Hall.
We hope you are able to join us and show our appreciation to Mrs. Maggio, Mrs. Puccinelli and Mrs. Schwartz. |
- The official date for First Eucharist is SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011 at 10:30am. Any questions or concerns, please contact the R.E. Office at 792-6844 or email abvmre@yahoo.com. Thank you!
- Howdy all, our Annual Book Fair is this Friday! Find great books and gifts for all ages. This year's theme is "Wild, Wild, West" so round up your little cowboys and Indians and join the fun. The book fair will be held Nov. 5 -11. Hours are as follows:
- Fri. 11/5 Official Opening 2:30-4:30
- Sun. 11/7 Open after all masses 8:15-12:00 pm
- Mon. 11/8 Closed because of school holiday.
- Tues 11/9 Open 7:30-4:30 Class visits & Root Beer Floats sold
- Wed 11/10 Open 7:30-4:30 Root Beer Floats sold
- Thurs 11/11 Open 7:00-4:30 Donuts with Dad
- No school or Gator: Monday, November 8th, Veteran's Day
- School Uniformity: Thursday, November 11th, 2:30-3:30
- Are you interested in taking part in the upcoming Womens Retreat at Mater Dolorosa, December 3-5th, please call Nicole Daze 626-791-2678.
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From the Sports Boosters: Jog-A-Thon is Around the Bend!
You've got candy on the brain this week, but the excitement doesn't end when Halloween is over! Assumption School's 4th Annual Jog-A-Thon, the Gator Spirit Run, is on Friday, November 19. Most of you are familiar with this fun activity, but our kindergardeners and other new students are in for a big treat!
- This is a school-wide event with no entry fee, and all students, teachers, staff and
 parish priests participate. Fundraising for the Gator Spirit Run is optional, but it is a very popular option. Students love fundraising for the jog-a-thon because they have the opportunity to win some great prizes (iPod Touch, season passes to Raging Waters, Dick's Sporting Goods gift card). And parents love it because 100% the sponsorship money turned in by each child goes toward meeting the annual fundraising obligation, which is $850 per family for the 2010-11 school year. We also present awards to students running the most laps at each grade level, and a very enthusiastic 8th Grader will win this year's Gator Spirit Award. - But the best thing about the Gator Spirit Run is that everyone has a great time engaging in a healthy outdoor activity. Click here to download complete instructions and sponsor forms. Happy training!
- (Parents, please make sure to carefully read the informational materials. In particular, you may want to get a head start finding the appropriate color t-shirt that your child's grade level will wear that day.)
Quick & Easy Service Opportunities: Gator Spirit Run
Did you know that you can earn service hours by contributing to this event without even being present? There are a few items that the Sports Boosters would like to have donated for the jog-a-thon, and you can earn one service hour per $20 value donated. For instance, if you purchase and donate popsicles totaling $60, you will earn three service hours. Remember that each family's service requirement is 30 hours for the 2010-11 school year. Please see opportunities below.
- 3,000 small wax paper cups (Approx. $40, can be found at Smart & Final, hand over to Amy Wooler by 11/12)
- 350 popsicles (Approx. $60, fruity variety, deliver to school for storage in freezers afternoon of 11/18)
- 6 large bags ice (Approx. $50, deliver to school at morning drop-off 11/19)
If you are able to donate any of these items, please contact event chairs Amy Wooler or Kerry Holtz by this Friday, 11/5. In order to receive full credit, items must be turned in on the specified dates along with receipts. We thank you for your generosity!
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Show Your True Colors!
A "class color" has been assigned to each grade level. Th e students will be able to wear t-shirts in these colors at various times during the school year. Students will wear their class colors for three events in the future, the Gator Jog-a-Thon, Spirit Day in May and the End-Of-Year Picnic in June. We are providing this information now so that you can plan ahead...we know sometimes it can be a challenge to find a shirt in the appropriate color at the last minute. And for those really looking ahead, you can also see what your class color will be for next year, as these colors are permanently assigned by grade level (for example, a 1st grader will need a yellow shirt for this year, and a red shirt for next year when he or she is in 2nd grade). Please see the list below to find your assigned color.
- Kinder: light blue
- 1st: yellow
- 2nd: red
- 3rd: light or lime green
- 4th: dark blue
- 5th: orange
- 6th: green
- 7th: purple
- 8th: rainbow tie-dye (8th Graders will make these in class, you will just need to bring a white t-shirt to school in early November)
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 Those BOX TOPs on common products are worth money to our Assumption school! The school gets 10¢ for every BOX TOP Logo. Please clip and save your BOX TOPs for EDUCATION and take them to the school office or church office.
Please help our school earn extra money. If you have questions contact Sharon Bullers at (626) 798-7194. Please continue clipping! Thank You. |
Saturday Running Club Update
Assumption School's Saturday Running Club meets at 8:00 a.m. for 2-3 mile non- competitive runs and drills. Led by our track coaches, Paul Lloyd and Javier Avitia, it's a fun and healthy way for parents and students to start the weekend. Please join us! All ages and abilities are welcome to participate. If you are interested, please send an email containing student name(s) and grade level(s) to Coach Avitia at avitia@aol.com. The schedule for the next three weekends is as follows:
11/6, meet in the parking lot of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center at 8:00 a.m.
11/13, meet on the sidewalk adjacent to the main entrance to Lacy Park in San Marino at 8:00 a.m.
11/20, meet in the parking lot of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center at 8:00 a.m.
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Contact Information
Assumption School phone: 626-793-2089 Newsletter: bulletin@abvmpasadena.org  |
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