“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 Catholic Schools Week, WSCC newsletter from the Archdiocese, open house, Growing Great Kids Auction and Gala 2025, playground angels, Boys Basketball, PTC general meeting info, youth group news, selling “vintage” swag items Thursday and all next week, Chess Club update, Principal search update, Saint question of the week, and more upcoming events below!
Thank you for reading!
PTC General Meeting January 22nd
Fr. Tyler Johnson Guest Speaker
Please note that tonight, we will meet in the school library. It will be smaller yet more intimate and fun! There will be childcare in the school gym. And there is still time so click the link to request childcare, RSVP to the meeting, and send in questions in advance. Thank you. Survey Link
Catholic Schools Week 2025
Please refer to the calendar for all our upcoming events during this busy and exciting week!
WALK WITH US! WE NEED A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS…
As part of our Catholic Schools Week celebration, we are seeking parent volunteers from each class to assist teachers in supervising students during our outreach to our Sunnyland neighbors (walking). This is a valuable opportunity for us to teach our students the importance of celebrating and giving back to their community.
If you are available to arrive early for pick-up at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, January 29th, to provide additional safety oversight, please contact theoffice@assumption.school. Thank you for your support!
On Sunday, February 2, from 11:30 to 1:30pm, Assumption will be hosting a schoolwide open house. We’ll be offering a fun game, and current families are encouraged to attend with a new friend. Those who bring an interested family will receive a FREE DRESS ticket for their child(ren)!
Please note that we anticipate extra space available in kindergarten and first grade, so please help us spread the word!
DID YOU KNOW that if you refer a new family who remains enrolled through December 2025, your family receives one registration FREE the following school year? We hope you will share your love and the gift of Assumption with others!
Growing Great Kids Auction News
Get your tickets for the 25th annual Growing Great Kids Auction and Gala!! Don’t miss out on the event of the year! Tickets are available online (Tickets & Tables) or by filling out the rsvp card you received in the mail and returning it to the office. Tickets sell out each year, so don’t delay!
Auction contributions are due January 24th. Remember to fill out a Procurement Form with each auction item. Every family contributes an item, cash donation or service valued at $200, Preschool or single parent families are $100. Those who selected to be charged for their contribution will see that reflected on their February statements. Forms are available in the office or here: https://school.assumption.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Procurement-Form-2023.pdf
Thank you to all our sponsors! Sponsorships are open until January 24th, please send your logo to growinggreatkids@assumption.school
https://assumptionschool.ejoinme.org/sponsor
We need your help to make this event a success! Please sign up to volunteer here or use the QR code below. All volunteer hours for this event count as Fundraising Hours!
Auction Timeline:
- Ticket sales open Jan 17th
- Class Auction Projects due Jan 24th
- Family Contributions due Jan 24th
- Sponsorships close Jan 24th
- RSVPs due February 12th
- Auction & Gala on March 1st
Auction questions? Email Krissy Abbey at growinggreatkidsauction@assumption.school
Calling Playground Angels!
We need help even in the cold so thank you for your help!
Chess Club News
Chess club starts on January 27th and there will be a meeting for parents at 4pm with the coaches. Expectations and tournament information will be presented. The coaches are hoping to have some players enter tournaments, starting on February 1.
Below is the remaining schedule of local chess tournaments for this school year:
Feb. 1: The Kings Tournament K-8, at Wade King Elementary, Bellingham
Feb. 22: Eagleridge Battle Royale K-8, at Eagleridge Elementary, Ferndale
Mar. 8: Custer ChessFest K-8, at Custer Elementary, Custer
Mar. 22: Parkview Elementary State Qualifier K-8, Bellingham
Mar. 29: Franklin Spring Qualifier K-8, Bellingham (not quite confirmed, but almost)
They’re all beginner friendly. The entry fee is typically 15 or 20 dollars per player. They each have a middle school division (6th-8th grades) and two or three elementary school sections. Information for these events can be found at northwestchess.info, which has a good parent-coach FAQ, and in the Whatcom Chess Announceememo.
Thank you to Coaches Herron and Rosetta for stepping up and helping our kids learn something new.
Northern Deanery High School Project Update & Video
English version:
Father Jeffrey Moore (Dean of the Northern Deanery, Co-chair of the ND High School Steering Committee, and Pastor of Whatcom Catholic) recently gave a presentation on the proposed high school to both of our regional K-8 Catholic school communities. Parents and parishioners attended these information nights at Assumption Catholic School-Bellingham in November and again at Immaculate Conception Regional School-Mount Vernon in early January.
To learn more about our progress on the Northern Deanery Catholic High School project, we encourage you to watch a recording Fr. Moore’s presentation at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiMWMhU0p34. Thank you!
Versión Española:
El Padre Jeffrey Moore (Decano del Decanato del Norte, Copresidente del Comité Directivo de la Escuela Preparatoria de ND, y Párroco de Whatcom Catholic) hizo recientemente una presentación sobre la escuela preparatoria propuesta a nuestras dos comunidades escolares católicas regionales K-8. Los padres y los feligreses asistieron a estas noches de información en la Escuela Católica de la Asunción-Bellingham en noviembre y de nuevo en la Escuela Regional de la Inmaculada Concepción-Mount Vernon a principios de enero.
Para obtener más información sobre nuestros avances en el proyecto de la Northern Deanery Catholic High School, le animamos a que vea una grabación de la presentación del Padre Moore en el siguiente enlace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiMWMhU0p34. Gracias.
WSCC News
Below please find the links to the WSCC’s Catholic Schools Newsletter for January 2025 in English and Spanish. This newsletter is sent out quarterly form the Washington State Catholic Conference. In an effort to guide public policy, we at the WSCC serve and support our Catholic schools throughout WA state via interaction with legislators at the state and federal levels. We are pleased to share our continued work with you.
English: Catholic Schools Newsletter – January 2025
Spanish: Boletín de la WSCC para las Escuelas Católicas – Enero 2025
SUPERBOWL PARTY!!!
Please return order sheet by 1-31-25 and your tickets will come in the Wednesday envelope on 2-5-25. Bring these to the Super Bowl event as it’s your entrance ticket and a meal ticket! You can also purchase tickets at the door the day of the event. All are invited to Assumption’s 3rd annual Super Bowl Chili Fest! Support the 8th grade class trip to Washington, DC in May. See the flyer in your Wednesday envelopes.
Come out and enjoy the company of other football fans, some great food and drinks!
Boys’ Basketball Schedule January 2025
Our home games are exciting! Come and watch!
Date Team Location Time
1/23 Horizon Assumption 4:00
1/27 Lyn/Christian LC 4:00
1/30 Franklin Franklin 4:00
Youth Group News
Hello Middle School Families,
Just a reminder that we do not have middle school youth ministry this week. We will resume youth group next Friday, January 31st, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sacred Heart hall. Our topic for the evening will be “Seen Through the Eyes of Faith.”
God bless, and we’ll see you all then! If you haven’t joined youth group yet, it’s not too late—all 6th through 8th graders are welcome!
Thanks!
Daniel Prenosil
No Mass Friday January 24th
Adoration reminders: This week we start adoration after the 8:15am Mass at 9am on Thursday in the Church of the Assumption. Adoration will be available until 7:45am on Fridays.
The regular school mass will begin at 8:15am.
Saint of the Week Question:
Answer to last week: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
She was the French founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal, Canada. During a procession for Our Lady, she sought to give herself fully to God. Despite her poor health, she devoted her life to educating young girls, natives and the poor.
Annalise Twining is the winner this week and can come to spin the wheel for a prize!
New Question: “Have patience with the whole world, but above all with yourself. Do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage.”
He was a 7th century French bishop and wrote Introduction to the Devout Life.
Who is this wonderful saint?
**Please submit your answer by the office near the Disciple bulletin board.
Save the Date: Valentine’s Dance/Party
February 15th, 2025, the Knights of Columbus Council #829 and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas St. Aloysius #243 are hosting a local band after the 5pm Saturday Mass. Cover charge/tickets per person are $5 each. There will be light snacks and drinks available.
Come and enjoy a fun night out from 6 to 10pm. Tickets can be bought at the door. 21 and older only. Thank you.
Vote For Our School and Help us win Tiny Saint Charms
Catholic Schools Week is coming soon, and we need YOUR help to choose a winner for our Catholic Schools Week giveaway! One lucky school will win 1500 custom Tiny Saint charms of their school’s patron!
We use a lottery system for our voting, so every school has a chance of winning – no matter how big or small. Each vote helps your chances though, so make sure to enlist the help of your friends, family, and your neighbor’s dog (just kidding, we can’t accept dog-votes). The winner will be randomly selected and announced on February 3rd.
**TinySaints is a company not affiliated with Assumption School or Seattle Archdiocese.
Communication through Wednesday Envelopes
Please remember that many things can be and are sent through your envelopes to the office and vice versa: payments, forms, scrip, letters to teachers, homework….etc. This is one of our main ways of communication.
Yet, this becomes ineffective if students lose or forget their envelopes at home. As the semester ends and a new semester begins, the office will start charging families for replacement envelopes. If you have any questions please email Mrs. King at mking@assumption.school
Upcoming calendar items:
Jan. 22nd – PTC General Meeting 6:30pm in the library TONIGHT!
Jan. 23. – “Vintage Swag” being sold in the school lobby 8-4pm
Jan. 24th – No School- End of the Semester- Teacher workday
Jan. 25/26th – Wear Dress Uniforms to Mass
Jan. 27th – Pizza Lunch Day! And Chess Club starts at 3:15 until 4pm
January 26th to February 2nd – Catholic Schools Week Celebrations
Feb. 1/2nd – Spirit Weekend/Wear uniforms to Mass
Feb. 2nd – Open House 11:30 to 1:30pm
Feb. 5th – State of the School Report- 6:30pm
Feb. 7th – No School- Curriculum Workday
Feb. 10th – Pizza Lunch Day
February 14-18th – Midwinter Break
Feb. 21st – Used Uniform Sale
Feb. 24th – Pizza Lunch Day
March 1st – Growing Great Kids Auction and Gala!
- Casual dress every Wednesday. Assumption tee shirts, jeans or uniform pants, no leggings. Swag can be worn on Wednesdays.
- Scouts may wear uniforms on meeting days.
