“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 edition of the newsletter, you can read about Graduation Thursday, Prayer Service June 11th, Marian Art thanks from Sacred Heart, playground angels, lost and found, volunteer opportunities, Saint question of the week, youth group, St. Kateri Mass, used uniforms needed, Northern Deanery High School update, Shoff baby news, and more upcoming events below!
Thank you for reading!
Last Day and Graduation News
Thursday is the Class of 2025’s last day. As per tradition, they will have a beautiful brunch with their parents and teachers hosted by the 7th grade parents and students. The brunch is only for 8th graders and parents starting at 10am in the gym. Awards and recognitions will be announced.
Their hard work all year on each student’s “Legacy Project” will be on display also in the gym. Along with a “photo” corner for the graduates.
Thursday afternoon at 4pm, all are invited to join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 at Mass in the Assumption Church followed by the graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025
Camille Antonio
Sebastian Benyi
Robby Dalton
Erick Dennis
Laurisa Diaz Vargas
Madeline Driscoll
Rodrigo Guadarrama
Maggie Harbick
Kaleb Jacobs
Luz Lane
Terra Machinski
Dominic Petz
David Pozas-Cortes
Gideon Prenosil
Nikolai Reimer
Brianna Salcido
Ethan Sheafor
Finnley Strickland
Samuel Twining
Yuri Williams
Alicia Zarza-Posas
End of Year Prayer Service June 11th
On the last day of school, we celebrate all the students with a prayer service that involves a wonderful “moving up” ceremony as they say goodbye to their current teacher and move to the pews with their next year’s teacher.
All are invited to come and share in this moment in the church at 10:30am.
We will also have the chance to say “Thank you” to several teachers and staff that will be retiring and/or moving on to something new.
Finally, at this event, we announce who will receive the “Dave Grumney and Judy Ziels” Servant of the Year award for 2025. You won’t want to miss this.
Calling Playground Angels!
This is it!
Only 4 days left of school needing recess help!
Thank you for helping the kids play safe!
We are blessed to be supporting a number of newly-enrolled families for the 2025-26 school year! We need the help of our current families to make them feel welcomed into our warm and caring community. This is an easy way to get volunteer hours and a great way to connect with new families. We are looking to fill this need at most grade levels. Please click the link and fill out the online survey to share your interest and be contacted in late June. https://forms.office.com/r/tzBsW16wgq
Let’s show our newest community members the supportive and loving “Assumption Way”- thank you!
HELP OUR LOST CLOTHES FIND A HOME????
Please help us find the owners of all these jackets, coats, sweatshirts and ties! Some of these may belong to your child. All items left by June 11th will be donated to Hope House or to the Used Uniform sale August 14/15th.
USED UNIFORM DONATIONS
We are collecting donations from families now as you start to clean out your closets. Please bring all uniforms to the front office by the end of June. Thank you.
Volunteer Corner 
- Funeral Reception help needed on June 6th, Friday at the school gym. The reception is for Catholic Community Services Director who passed away recently. We need help possibly decorating and helping with food service for the reception. Time to help is from 11:30 to 1:30. It is the funeral for the Catholic Community Services Director who recently passed unexpectantly. Call Michele King in the office for more information on helping. Thank you.
- Organizing the basement—a hidden realm of mystery, forgotten craft supplies, and that one weird lamp. Honestly, it’s kind of fun. Any time or day of the week. Get a jump on your volunteer hours for next year.
Not your vibe? No problem. Shoot me an email and I’ll match you with a project that suits your skills—or at least your tolerance for dust. Brenna@Assumption.org
🛠️ Big News: Classroom Renovations Are Coming! 🎨
First Mission: Operation Pack-Up!
We have four classrooms that will need serious moving/packing help:
- 2nd Grade
- 5th Grade
- Science Room
- Art Room
Next Up: Paint & Carpet-Pulling Crew!
Mark your calendars for these transformation days:
🗓️ June 23–26
🗓️ July 27–31
We’ll be painting, pulling carpet, and probably discovering some mysteries under the floorboards (ancient snacks? lost crayons? who knows!).
Office Hours in the summer
Starting June 16th until June 27th, the school office will be open from 9-2 pm. It will be closed for the month of July. The office staff will be checking messages intermittently.
The office will reopen on August 4th and the office hours will continue to be 9-2 pm until Monday, August 18th. Remember first day back to school is Wednesday, August 27th. If you have a change of address or phone number, please send it to the office or feel free to update your family portal. Current information on file at the school is very important.
Scrip:There will be Scrip sold this Sunday at the Church of the Assumption between the 8 am and 10am Masses. If you need scrip over the summer, please remember you can also use the Raise Right app. Call the office for more information or email us at theoffice@assumption.school
NORTHERN DEANERY HIGH SCHOOL BI-WEEKLY NEWS
The Northern Deanery High School Steering Committee cordially invites ACS families to an inspirational evening on Monday, June 16th at 5 p.m. at Financial Plan, Inc’s offices: 11 Bellwether Way Ste 301, Bellingham.
Interested families and supportive community members are all welcome and encouraged to join. Come & hear from our speakers:
- Shawn Hoban, co-founder of Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, will share his inspiring journey launching the school.
- Benjamin Hall, a rising Senior at Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle, will give a student’s perspective on the value of Catholic education.
- Fr. Moore and Bridget Rauvola, co-chairs of the NDHS Steering Committee, will share some very exciting project updates and news.
Please RSVP to ndhs@whatcomcatholic.org by Monday, June 9th.
We hope you can join us!
The Northern Deanery High School Steering Committee
2025 Ellen Anderson Volunteer of the Year Award
Last Friday, we were able to celebrate all our volunteers at a reception in the gym hosted by the staff and teachers. Our Ellen Anderson Volunteer of the Year recipient for 2025 is Mrs. Krissy. She has been such a blessing to the school this year in many ways including: room parent, office help, Auction lead, playground angel, helping fundraise for the 7th grade class trip next year, health checks annually, and going on field trips!
We also thanked our outgoing PTC members at the reception: Libby Stark, PTC president, and Holly Vincent, check depositor, for all the work they’ve done this year and in previous years with the PTC.
We also want to give a shout out to some other standout volunteers working on the grounds and flower beds: Jan Ochs, Brett and Janis Jacobs, Larry and Rita Kersteins, playground angels, and for all the wonderful parent volunteers that have made it possible to go on field trips, dances, talent shows, middle school trips and much more.
Local Art Show for 5th Grade
I’m excited to share that your children’s artwork will be displayed in the FIG Studio starting June 6! The exhibit will remain up for the full month of June.
We’ll be kicking off the exhibit on Friday, June 6, during the museum’s Free First Friday event. Families are warmly invited to come and view the artwork that day. The FIG (Family Interactive Gallery) Studio will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the rest of the museum will remain open until 9:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there to celebrate your students’ creativity!
Mrs. Santos
Summer Childcare
Dear Assumption Families,
I hope you’re all having a great end to the school year! I wanted to let you know that I’m looking for a babysitting job over the summer.
I’m heading into my senior year at Western Washington University, where I’m majoring in English Literature with a Teaching Endorsement. I’ve loved getting to know your kids through my work at EDP, and I also have experience nannying for families with up to three children at a time. I am also open for any tutoring and skills building a student may need.
I have completely open availability throughout the summer and would be happy with something part-time or more full-time, depending on your family’s needs.
If you’re looking for help or have any questions, please feel free to reach out! You can contact me at (406) 370-3934 or zuzremes@gmail.com.
Warmly,
Zuzana Remes
Welcome BABY SHOFF!
We are pleased to congratulate the Shoff family as they welcomed baby #6 into the family. A precious little girl named Maggie Anne Shoff. Born May 24th and weighed 7lbs, 2oz. She has been such a sweet little blessing!
Her sibl
ings-Emery, Finley, Luke, Molly and Ryan- are all enamored and everyone is enjoying the newborn snuggles.
WHATCOM CATHOLIC AND OTHER NEWS
Link to Parish info and priest’s schedule
https://www.whatcomcatholic.org/
The Lane Family represented the Northern Deanery at the Archdiocesan 175th Anniversary Mass last weekend.
Youth Group News
End-of-Year Update & Looking Ahead
Hello Middle School Families,
Thank you all for a wonderful year! It’s been such a joy to journey with your children through youth ministry this season.
We’re planning a “just-before-summer-ends” event on Saturday, August 23rd. I’ll share more details in July, but for now, please save the date! Our current 5th graders (soon-to-be 6th graders) will be invited as well.
Looking ahead to next year, we’ll be moving middle school youth ministry from Friday nights to Saturday evenings, right after the 5:00 PM Mass at Church of the Assumption. Things will look a little different—more details to come!
Thank you again for a fantastic year. I’m grateful for your continued support and excited for what’s ahead!
With gratitude,
Daniel Prenosil
Please join the St. Joachim Community in celebrating the Feast Day for St. Kateri on July 14th at 5 pm with a mass celebrated by Bishop Elizondo. There will be a Lummi Cultural celebration followed by a potluck dinner and a historical tour. All are welcome to celebrate St. Kateri! We are currently looking for donations of covered tents for the picnic. If you have one that can be used for the picnic, please reach out to Myra at myra@stjosephferndale.org
Month of the Sacred Heart
This month we celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the month of June. The Lord has a burning desire to have us know how much he loves us.
June is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Catholic Church. This devotion centers around the image of Jesus’ heart, a symbol of his love and compassion for humanity. The month is traditionally observed with prayers, meditations, and acts of consecration to the Sacred Heart.
The devotion to the Sacred Heart originated in the 17th century after Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. May we all understand the Love of Jesus in our lives.
Saint of the Week Question:
Answer to last week: Who is the patron of Mexico? It is Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The winner this week is ………………..Cece Boneau and Giuliana Peralta!
Who is the patron saint of dogs? Finley Shoff and Jacob Letellier are the winners this week. Way to go!
New Question: Who is the patron saint of students?
(Alara and Sabreen can still come and spin the wheel for winning last week.)
**Please submit your answer by the office near the Disciple bulletin board.
Upcoming calendar items:
June 5th – 8th Grade Brunch @10am and Graduation Mass @ 4pm
June 6th – No School/Teacher workday- Family Fun Day at the Sportsplex 9:30-11:30am
June 9th – Spirit Day free dress from weekend masses
June 10th – Field Day for K-7th beginning @ 12:45pm
June 11th –Early Release @ 11:45am
THE LAST DAY!
MOVING UP CEREMONY @ 10:30AM IN THE CHURCH
- Casual dress every Wednesday. Unless otherwise noted. Assumption students can wear tee shirts, jeans or uniform pants, leggings under a skirt or dress.
- Swag can be worn on Casual Wednesdays.
- Scouts may wear uniforms on meeting days.
THANK YOU FOR READING AND BEING A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY!
