“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
In this newsletter you can read about the winners of Holy Hoops, Principal’s coffee Monday, playground angels October and November, PTC news, Annual Fund Appeal, school mass Friday, homework support K-5, Youth group Friday, Fulcrum tuition assistance applications open, Trunk or Treat, Saint question of the week, chess club coach needed, Human Food Chain items, Scrip news, Open House tours and more upcoming events at the bottom!
Thank you for reading!
PTC News!!!
Please look for an email each Friday from the Parent/Teacher Club with all the news!
Principal’s Coffee October 28th
Monday morning come and have a coffee and sweet treat with our Principal Karen Evans. She will be available 8-8:45am in the library to answer questions and just a chance to meet with her in a smaller setting.
Calling Playground Angels!
Please remember that during “rainy day recess” we still could use help in the gym or classrooms. But we try to go outside as often as possible during the fall and winter.
Thank you for your help in keeping recess fun and safe!
K-5 Homework Support
Kindergarten-5th grade parents: If you believe your child needs additional support to complete their homework that goes beyond what you can provide, we’d like to hear from you. If there is a need, we would like to explore how we might offer some support after school. Please email Dayna Dennis (ddennis@assumption.school) to express your interest. Thank you!
We will host a school Open House on Sunday, November 3, from 11:30 to 1:30pm, with an emphasis on our preschool program. Current Assumption families are welcome, and we encourage you to share the information with your friends and family who may be interested. Student ambassadors will be on hand to provide tours and answer questions.
In today’s physical envelope, you’ll find a letter and detachable envelope to support our newly named Bright Futures Annual Fund. This is a school initiative that raises funds to cover the difference between the actual cost to educate a student at Assumption and the tuition charged to our school families – a difference of almost $3,000 per student for the 2024-25 academic year.
Unlike tuition payments, gifts to the Bright Futures Annual Fund are tax deductible.
As a current ACS family, you are benefiting from the Annual Fund right now! Every contribution toward our $140,000 goal goes into our operating budget, which helps keep tuition lower.
Please consider paying forward the life-changing gift of an Assumption education and creating more BRIGHT FUTURES!
Bright Futures Annual Fund (ejoinme.org)
WE STILL NEED TRUNKS and CANDY!
Assumption needs YOU on Saturday, October 26th (event begins at about 6:15; after the 5 pm Mass)! Our parish and school are filled with children ready for Halloween fun and some well-deserved treats!
We are still looking for a few more folks willing to open their trunks and pass out candy (decorated tables are also an option)! This is a SUPER fun event! Please sign up if you’re able: Assumption’s Trunk or Treat
If you can’t provide a trunk but would like to donate treats, please drop candy off at the school office any weekday. Thank you in advance for helping us provide this great event for the children of Assumption!
FACTS Fulcrum & Assumption Tuition Assistance Applications
Tuition Assistance applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
The website to complete the application is https://online.factsmgt.com/SignIn.aspx
The window to complete the application is from October 2, 2024, through December 31, 2024. This application is for both the Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Program and the Assumption Catholic School Tuition Assistance Program.
As a reminder, submitting the application online is just the first step. All applicants must also provide supporting documentation, including your 2023 1040 tax returns and W-2’s. Applications can only be verified and processed once all necessary documentation is submitted. It takes FACTS about 14 business days to process applications once paperwork is received, so the sooner it’s submitted, the better.
The deadline for applications to be submitted and documents to be uploaded into FACTS is December 31, 2024.
If you need help uploading your documents, please contact Angie King at 733-6133 ext. 4313 or email at aking@assumption.school.
School Mass This Friday
Next Friday, October 18th, Mrs. William’s 3rd graders will be leading Mass. All K-8 students should wear dress uniforms and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend each Mass or prayer service!
Our servers will be Terra Machinski, Oliver Twining, and Eva Sicairos. Please have students arrive at church by 8 am. Thank you.
Scrip News
Volunteers needed to help sell Scrip for our school. This is a fundraiser and counts toward your commitment for fundraising hours. This is our gift card program, and a percentage of each gift card goes back to the school.
Please see the sign-up genius: Schedule Here
Holy Hoops 2024: A Celebration of Faith, Fun, and Basketball!
The ninth annual Holy Hoops was a slam dunk! From the opening whistle to the final buzzer, players, coaches, and families came together to make the week unforgettable.
Boys’ Division Champions
The boys’ competition was fierce, but St. Sebastian took home the championship title! Coached by the dynamic duo of Sam Williams and Jack Viggers, the team showed incredible teamwork and determination fighting their way back through the bracket. The winning roster included Sebastian (8th), Erick (8th), Collin (6th), Enrico (7th), Blake (6th), Quinton (7th), and Agam (5th). Congratulations to these talented young athletes!
Girls’ Division Champions
On the girls’ side, St. Cecilia emerged victorious under the leadership of Coach Daniel Torres-Duque. The team’s impressive run to the top was a true show to their determination and skill. Players Laurisa (8th), Sophia (7th), Charlotte (6th), Addy (6th), Allison (5th), Sydnee (5th), and Cecilia (5th) played with heart and hustle, making their victory well-earned!
Competition Highlights
In addition to the main tournament, Holy Hoops 2024 featured individual competitions. Congratulations to all of our competition winners:
- Free Throw: Anna (6th), Sophia (7th), and Ethan (8th)
- Three-Point Contest: Luz (8th) and Dominic (8th)
- Knockout: Sophia (7th) and Erick (8th)
- Lightning: Lily (5th) and Sebastian (8th)
- Saint Poster Contest: Saint Gemma and Saint Nicholas
Teachers and Alumni Game
One of the highlights of the week was the always-entertaining Teachers and Alumni Game, where both skill and laughter were on full display. Congratulations on the teacher’s victory! It was a great reminder of the bonds that make our community so special!
A Team Effort
A huge thank you to our Holy Hoops officials and scorekeepers: Jen Sheafer, Lynette Machinski, Katie White, Anthony Petz, Drew Zender, and Michael Shoff.
We also want to recognize the incredible coaches who gave their time and energy to guide the teams: Jack Viggers, Lisa Nguyen, Ava Patelli, William Anton, Bernardo Torres-Duque, Daniel Torres-Duque, Lily Williams, Sam Williams, Drew Johnson, Conor Rodriguez-Stiff, Stella Wolf, Katelynn King, and Isabella and Mariah Vargas.
A Special Thank You
We are deeply grateful to the parents, families, and friends who filled the bleachers with their enthusiasm and support. You are the heart of this event, and we couldn’t have done it without you. And a final shout-out to our incredible sponsors, whose generosity makes Holy Hoops possible year after year!
As we wrap up another successful year, we look forward to what Holy Hoops 2025 will bring. Until then, let’s continue to carry the spirit of community, faith, and good sportsmanship into all we do. Don’t forget to come cheer on our girls’ and boys’ basketball team this season.
Youth Group News!!!
- meeting on Friday, October 25th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Sacred Heart Hall in Bellingham.
- diving into scripture and working with Bibles
- Feel free to bring your own Bible, but I will also have Bibles available for everyone to use.
- focus on becoming comfortable with the Bible, learning how to look things up, and understanding the importance of reading scripture regularly.
- win prizes for our Bible game this week, and a whole lot of silliness!
Whether you’ve never been to Middle School Youth Group or you’re a regular, you are welcome to join us.
- If you have any questions, feel free to email Daniel at daniel@assumption.org.
Thanks!
Daniel Prenosil
Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry
Assumption and Sacred Heart Parishes
ACS Human Food Chain
As per tradition here at Assumption we will start collecting items after Halloween for Hope House. Here is a list of the most needed items to donate:
Food Items |
Non-Food Requests |
· Canned fruit and vegetables
· Canned soup and chili · Pasta noodles · Mac and cheese · Canned tuna or chicken · Bottled water · Beef jerky, Vienna sausages, beanie weenies, or tuna/cracker packs · Cereal (boxes) · Granola bars · Snack sized chip bags · Fruit cups · Pudding cups · Rice crispy treats · Peanut butter or cheese crackers · Snack sized bags of nuts |
· Baby wipes and diaper cream
· Toilet Paper · Size 5 and 6 Diapers · Pull-ups size 3T/4T/5T · NEW Underwear all sizes · Baby soap/shampoo · Wool blankets · Thick bed comforters · Pillows and towels · Backpacks/luggage · Sleeping bags · Men’s shoes · Laundry detergent · Dish soap · Deodorant
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Saint of the Week Question:
Answer to last week: Blessed Carlo Acutis, he is considered the first millennial saint and set to become a saint later this year in Rome. He set up a website that lists all the Eucharistic miracles.
Emery Shoff is the winner this week and can come to spin the wheel for a prize!
New Question: She is called from the beginning “the little flower” and inspired many Catholics and theologians in her short life. Born in France and the youngest of five siblings, she became a Carmelite yet died at the young age of 24.
There is a special novena prayer, and she may bless you by sending flowers to you at the end of nine days.
**Please submit your answer by the office near the Disciple bulletin board.
Family Resources for Saints
1 Saints Alive (also can be found on Hallow)
https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/
2 Saint Stories for Kids
https://shininglightdolls.com/pages/saint-stories-for-kids-and-the-free-saint-of-the-day-app
- The Saints – The Merry Beggars
https://www.themerrybeggars.com/shows/the-saints
These are great to listen to on the way to or from school or while making dinner together! Real life superheroes!
Upcoming calendar items:
Oct. 24th– Health Checks (hearing and vision) ONE Day only
Oct. 26th – TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT (after the 5pm Mass)
Oct. 28th – Pizza Lunch Day
Oct. 29th – Academic Decathalon starts 3:30pm
Oct. 31st – ORANGE AND BLACK DAY! Pumpkin carving contest day!
Nov. 1st – Dress Uniform: Solemnity of All Saints Day 12:30pm Mass (8th and K)
Nov. 3rd – Fall Open House Kindergarten and Preschool 11:30-1:30pm
Nov. 3rd – SPIRIT SATURDAY & SUNDAY: WEAR UNIFORMS TO MASS (free dress on Monday)
Nov. 4, 5, 6, and 7th – Vocations Week with guest speakers
Nov. 5th – Lumpia Sale Pick Ups
Nov. 7th – Veteran’s Day Prayer Service 8:15am
Nov. 8th – No School/Teacher Accreditation Workday
Nov. 11th – No School/Veteran’s Day
Nov. 18th – Human Food Chain and Prayer Service