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        September 14^th           Sixth Grade Parents

Parent Orientation – The upper campus teachers will be presenting the Orientation at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow evening at the  St. Bartholomew campus. These meetings will give you the opportunity to see what expectations the teachers have for your children as well as the educational goals for the school year.  You may also ask for any clarifications of information brought home by your child.

East Campus Lunch – I am looking for a volunteer or two to deliver the hot lunch to the East Campus on Tuesdays this year.  We have been blessed with volunteers coming to help with the serving of the lunches at the upper campus.  All of the days are accounted for except for Tuesday. If you feel you have the time and would like to pick this up and apply it toward your volunteer hours, please call Kathy at the school office.  Thank you, 860-649-0889 

           Lower your Tuition Bill!  Here is just a reminder that one of our major goals is to increase enrollment.  The school board came up with this plan several years ago that can put money in your pocket and increase enrollment at the same time. $250 will be deducted from your tuition for any new family that you may get to enroll in Assumption School .  This program supersedes any other previous plan  Our current enrollment at this time for K – 8 is 130 students. Our recruitment and retention committee is still working on increasing our enrollment for this year.  If anyone has any ideas to share with this committee please call Rosemary Mahon @ 860-872-9410 or John Prior @ 860-569-7446 

Save the Date: Comedy Night – Don’t miss out on another great evening of fun and laughter on Saturday, October 16^th at the Irish Club in Glastonbury !

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Come with friends and fellow parents to enjoy warm friendships and laugh together.  Reserve your table now. The more the merrier.  The teachers will also be there with their families waiting to share the fun with you.  Let us see who can outdo whom with delicious appetizers.  Watch out, you know these teachers – they might try to sneak one of your goodies. Be on the lookout.  There is nothing better than good friends, good wine, good food and a good laugh.  And don’t we all deserve it!  Please note that due to the full house last year the Irish Club is only allowing 200 guests into the Club.  Please be sure to purchase your tickets soon if you plan on joining in this evening of fun!

Please Note - The Hot Lunch Program will be offering lactaid milk as an extra milk option and bottled water for 50cents.

Water Bottles – We are asking that the students do not bring in water bottles to be used throughout the day.  The weather has cooled down and the water bottles are not necessary.  There is a water cooler right outside the classrooms that the teachers allow the students to use.  The water bottles are coming in with frozen water which melts and causes water to form on the desks, it is also a distraction with some students constantly sipping throughout the day. If for any reason your child needs to have water constantly please call the school office. @ 860-649-0889.

Gym Uniforms:  All students grades K – 8 require a proper gym uniform.  Gym uniform orders will be placed tomorrow, September 9^th.  If you require a gym uniform, please send in your order form tomorrow with payment. Gym uniform order forms are also available at the school office.  PS. Payment will be expected upon placement of each order.  Credit Card payments are no longer accepted.

Home Room Moms or Dads –  We are looking for one or two volunteers per classroom to be the homeroom helpers.  As a Home Room Mom or Dad you would check with the teacher to see what new and exciting things may be happening in the classroom or any help the teacher may need within the classroom. It is not just for seasonal activities. Please call 860-649-0889 if you can help with this project. 

School Fundraiser – Here we go again…a new school year with our first fundraiser of the season.  Your child should be bringing home the Jeannine fundraising packet today.  You will find many things in the Gift-Wrap Fundraiser booklet.  Please follow all of the directions on the cover sheet and return your orders to the school by Wednesday, September 22^nd.  Remember all orders taken count toward your yearly fundraiser goal.  If you should have any questions please call Liz Barry 860-649-0880.  Orders can also be placed online.  www.jeannine.biz

VIRTUS Training - If there are any new parents who plan to volunteer at the school this year for any reason:  homeroom parent, coaches, volunteers and classroom volunteers, you need to attend a Virtus training offered and required by the Office of Catholic Schools.  Training sessions can be scheduled here with Sr. Colleen Doyle on a specific evening.  If you are interested in being a volunteer and need this training please call the school office so we can contact Sister and set up a program.

@ 860-649-0889.

Homework Help – Once again this year the teachers in Kindergarten through Grade 8 will be posting your child’s homework on the “Wikispaces”, to review this information just follow these simple directions:          http://assumptionschoolct.wikispaces.com

Go to the website above and click your child’s grade.  You should find each teacher's information. Just another way to keep you informed on your child's education!

We are also looking for volunteers for the following: 1) a parent to come in to the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays to run off copies for the teachers. This will save the teachers a great deal of preparation time. 2) A parent to cover the office from 12noon – 12:30 p.m. to allow Kathy Melody to break for lunch, and 3) Volunteers at the upper campus to answer the telephone and help teachers with copies and other small projects.  If anyone is interested in any of these roles please email me or call the school office @860-649-0889.

E Rate Survey –Flyers have been sent home today asking parents to fill out an E-Rate Household Survey. These forms are held in strict confidence and they are used to help us save money on our phone technology services.  In order for Assumption School to qualify we need to receive at least 50% of the forms from our families.  As of today I am five forms short. This entire program is being set up through the Office of Catholic Schools in order to help save on our expenses.  If you did not receive a form today and would like one, please call the office and we will be glad to send you one.  Thank you!

Enclosures:  1) Comedy Night, 2) E – Rate forms,          

 3) Cub Scouts, 4) Parish Picnic, 5) Homework Club flyers for Gr. 3 - 8

Mission Statement for Assumption School Assumption School, an integral part of the diverse Roman Catholic family of Assumption, is dedicated to guiding and educating children, grades Pre-K through 8, in the Gospel message, nurturing a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Through its warm and supportive environment, the Assumption School staff partners with parents to provide a strong academic program with an equally important emphasis on the spiritual and moral development of the students it serves from the greater Hartford area.  Assumption School , through its commitment to cultivating a Catholic culture of community service and worship, embraces each person regardless of race, religion or social status.  – adopted December 14, 2005