All Saints Catholic School Communicator
Friday, October 30, 2020

All Saints Catholic School Communicator  - Friday, October 30, 2020 

Greetings All Saints Families!! 

We have just completed our ninth week of school!  2020 has been a strange year.  I look outside and see that it's snowing, and tomorrow is only Halloween!  Yet true to our faith, this weekend we celebrate All Saints Day on Sunday. Monday is All Souls Day and we begin the month of All Souls - remembering in our prayers all those who have died. Our students have begun to send in their prayer remembrance candles and soon you will see them on our front windows. 

Calling the school? Our office hours have changed!  The ASCS Office is now open 7:30 am - 3 pm. If you have need of assistance before 7:30 am or after 3 pm please call the Extended Care line at 508-985-9637 - note also that this is the same line used during the day to contact the school nurse.

Believe it or not, we are just a few weeks away from the close of the First Trimester. Our students have worked hard and have experienced much success. We are aware that some students may not have not completed or submitted some of their assignments.  Please note that Friday, November 20 is the final date to submit late work for reduced credit for Trimester 1.

Distance learning  - please note that any Gr 1 - 8 student may choose or may be required to participate in distance learning under the following conditions:

• Exposure to Covid or a positive Covid test

• If the student is experiencing Covid symptoms or other illness

• If parents have prearranged a hybrid schedule with the school

• If parents have prearranged short or long term full distance learning with the school

Please note that “pop-up” distance learning days are often counterproductive for both the student and the class. Students most often attend classes without materials, as their books are at school and teachers are left scrambling to provide materials on-line so that students can fully participate.  If you are planning to keep your student home for distance learning, even on a sporadic schedule, kindly email the teacher ahead of time (at least the day before) and be sure your student has taken books and materials home.  We understand that illnesses and unanticipated situations of need arise and we are willing to accommodate, however we are also experiencing a number of situations where students are unannounced distance learning simply by choice.  Many thanks for your understanding and support!,

A financial reminder - We know that these are hard times for a number of our families. Please remember that it is both school policy and in your best interest that families try to keep up with monthly payments and when unable to, at least make a minimum payment on a monthly basis. If you are having difficulty meeting your financial obligations to ASCS, please be sure to contact Mrs.Camara or Mrs. Massoud.

 

This Week: 

• Tuesday, November 3 - Election Day - Don't forget to vote!

• Wednesday, November 4 - Lunch menu change: Turkey bologna, salami & cheese sandwich ( not macaroni salad)

Calendar Reminders: 

• Wednesday, Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day - No School, No Ex Care

• Friday, November 13 - Scrip Order & $$ Due - Order will be placed today

• Thursday, Nov 19 - Walgreens Flu Clinic at ASCS - https://ascsnb.org/walgreens-flu-clinic 

  • If your child is receiving the flu vaccination at a physician’s visit, please be sure to send documentation to Nurse Erin. All students are required to receive the flu vaccination by Dec 31, 2020 (MA DPH/DESE)

• Wednesday, Nov 25 - 11:30 dismissal - Ex Care to 4 pm - Thanksgiving Break begins

• Thursday / Friday, Nov 26,27 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

• Wednesday, Dec 2 - Lifetouch retakes and candids

• Wednesday, Dec 23, 11:30 am Dismissal, Ex Care is available - Christmas Vacation begins

• Dec 23 - January 1  - Christmas Vacation - No Ex Care

• Monday, January 4 - school reopens 

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Attendance reminders:

• When students are returning to school after experiencing COVID-19  symptoms or quarantine, a negative COVID test or doctor’s note clearing the student for return must be provided to the school the day prior to returning. Doctor’s notes may be emailed, faxed or dropped off in the office.

• Traveling?  Please be sure you are aware of Massachusetts Travel Order: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order . Please check for the latest advisory on states considered “safe travel” as of the date of your trip.  If your student will miss more than two or three days of school while traveling, we highly suggest distance learning while you are away - and note that all assignments are available on your student’s Google Classroom.

The schedules for Grades 1-8 remain unchanged. Your student’s Google Classroom is the “go to” for information about schedule changes, etc!  

Supporting Our School:

• We are in need of high volume hepa/UV air purifiers for our classrooms as we enter the winter months. Donations to the ASCS 2021 Annual Fund are much appreciated - and needed  - so that we can purchase these units which will cost over $6000! The ASCS 2021 Annual Fund is focused on defraying the costs of the special items we have needed and will need to purchase to keep our school community safe and socially distanced.  To date we have spent over $11,000, which was not originally budgeted. To date we have raised $400! Our Annual Fund link remains open for anyone who would like to contribute. Donations will be billed to your FACTS Incidental Billing or you may send a check to the school.

• When you shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/90-0748611, AmazonSmile donates to All Saints Catholic School! Please support our school as you shop! 

• BoxTops for Education - While the Box Tops program has shifted to on-line, it remains a booster to our school funds, without costing our families!  Please join the program and scan your receipts - 10 cent donation from products you buy can add up to hundred of dollars for ASCS!

• Stop & Shop Gift cards - We have these on site for purchase!  Please contact Mrs. Camara if you are interested. 5% of your purchase is credited to your Fundraising Fee.

• Shop With Scrip Program - Please see https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/ . This is a great way to support ASCS and earn back your Fundraising Fee! You may order and pay directly on-line or order on-line and pay the school. School payment orders are processed once per month. Our school # is  25D594B831292.  The November order will be placed on Friday, November 13.

Important Links & Contacts:

• ASCS website: ascsnb.org.

• ASCS Calendar - http://ascsnb.org/calendar-1 

• Faculty and Staff Listing with emails: https://ascsnb.org/staff

• Learning Choices - On-site / Distance Learning / Hybrid -  https://ascsnb.org/2021-return

• Used uniform sales. Contact Mrs. Camara at 508-995-3696 or by email [email protected] 

• Purchasing new gym and spirit items from the school - https://ascsnb.org/gymwear-orders

• Purchase masks - https://ascsnb.org/mask-orders 

• 2021 Return and DESE links -https://ascsnb.org/2021-return

• NBPS menu for All Saints - see https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/NewBedfordPublicSchools,MA (skip the log in)

• FACTS SIS Family Portal (Renweb) Login https://ascs-ma.client.renweb.com/pw/

• ASCS Prayer Line - Submit prayer requests http://ascsnb.org/prayer-requests

• ASCS Parents Group on Facebook - search ASCS Parent Group and ask to join!

• Parent Tip Sheets for Eureka Math (Gr K- 5) - https://greatminds.org/math/parents 

In faith and together as a community, we can make this year a successful academic, social and spiritual journey for our students, as we try to keep everyone safe and healthy!  Please pray for our school, our students, and our families.  

Peace in Jesus and Mary,

Mrs. Susan Massoud

Principal, All Saints Catholic School

 

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