In this newsletter you can read about a FUN RUN status, playground angels needed, Missoula Children’s Theater, yearbook purchasing options, the upcoming Father-Daughter Dance, student ambassadors for next school year, PTC openings and volunteer nominations, Arts Walk in Bellingham, the Track & Field meet schedule, SWAG store opening dates in May, the Saint question of the Week, School Commission nominations, this Friday’s Mass details and request for flowers, and much, much more!
Thank you for reading!
ANOTHER FUN RUN IN THE BOOKS!
The 42nd Annual Ellen Anderson Fun Run is looking to be a fantastic success. A HUGE thank‑you to all our family volunteers who stepped up to fill every role and helped make the event both exciting and safe for our students.!
Pledge money for our amazing athletes is due to the office by Thursday, May 7th. So far, we’ve raised $11,700 toward our $20,000 goal. This is amazing, but keep those pledges coming! Extra forms are available in the office, or here to print.
Remember: students earn tickets for every pledge they turn in, and four lucky winners will be drawn to receive these special prizes:
🎁 Prize #1: Ultimate Fun & Sensory Bundle!
🎁 Prize #2: Ultimate Movie Night
🎁 Prize #3: Ultimate Slime & Squeeze Pack
🎁 Prize #4: Sweet Treats & Sips Pack
As you can see, 2nd grade is holding a slim lead right now, but highest class earnings could still be anyone’s race!
DON’T FORGET TO GET THOSE PLEDGE ENVELOPES IN BY MAY 7TH AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL!
Calling Playground Angels!
Volunteers at recess are a blessing for our school. Please check out the dates and times.
PTC NEWS
There are openings for vice president and volunteer coordinator to join the Parent Teacher Club executive board for next year. These are critical roles to ensure the success of PTC events, and therefore our fundraising goals are met to help keep tuition lower for every family!
A nomination form was sent home in your Wednesday envelopes. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our PTC President, Rafeeka Kloke (Rafeeka@msn.com )
Each year, the Ellen Anderson Volunteer of the Year Award honors a parent or volunteer who gives their time and talents generously in support of Assumption Catholic School’s mission.
When submitting a nomination, please consider:
- The volunteer consistently goes above and beyond what is expected.
- Their commitment has been sustained over multiple years.
- They demonstrate a selfless, generous attitude in all they do.
Nomination forms went out last week and can also be found here. You may also email theoffice@assumption.school with your answers. May 6th is the deadline to submit nominees, and the winner will be announced at the end of school Mass on Friday, May 30th.
The PTC is thrilled to announce the return of the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT)!
To bring this beloved story to life, we rely on the support of our amazing parent community. Student supervision during rehearsals and on performance day is essential; it’s what allows our two visiting directors to focus on preparing the entire cast for Saturday’s shows. We truly need your help.
If able, please sign up to volunteer! MCT Volunteers
For questions, reach out to Tresa Mariotto at mariocart85@gmail.com or call/text 360‑927‑6098.
If you haven’t experienced MCT before, you’re in for something special. It’s an impressive, high‑energy program that brings out the best in our students. Even if your children aren’t participating, consider attending one of Saturday’s performances. It’s a wonderful experience for the whole family.
2026-27 Student Ambassadors
We had ten applications for Student Ambassadors from our impressive rising sixth and seventh grades. Miss Copeland and Mrs. White would like to thank all the students for their interest and hard work in preparing. We were truly so proud of all our applicants!
Congratulations to rising Sixth Graders Caroline LeTellier, Camila Miller-Posas and Emery Shoff, as well as rising Seventh Graders Teagan Belvo, Cecilia Boneau, and Kirsti Stark, who will be joining Grace Deets, Collin Dennis, Joe Herron, and Evelyn White, our current rising Eighth Graders. We are thrilled to see this fully assembled team of Student Ambassadors grow as student leaders at Assumption next year!
School Commission Nominations
Interested in filling all your school commitment hours? Love our school and want to plan for its future? The Assumption School Commission is looking to replace three outgoing members. If interested or know of someone who would be a great fit for our group, fill out the registration form sent home in your parent Wednesday envelopes last week. Nominations due April 30th!
Track & Field Season 2026
Come cheer on our ACS Track & Field athletes at Lynden tomorrow! Our team has had a great showing and makes Assumption proud in how they represent our school, both on and off the field.
Date/Location/Time
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April 30th |
Lynden (change of location) |
4pm |
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May 7th |
Qualifier @ Ferndale High |
4pm |
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May 14th |
Championships @L. C. High |
4pm |
Allied Arts Walk in Bellingham
Our ACS photography students will have some work on display at the Allied Art Walk starting on May 1st. Come see ACS student work and other art pieces from around Whatcom County in student, adult and business categories.
All interested athletes wanting to improve their running skills: join a camp at BHS in July. This is a great program for both new and experienced runners entering grades 5-8th in Fall 2026
The yearbook ordering deadline was last week, but the office ordered a few extra copies just in case.
If you missed your chance to order and would still like to reserve a yearbook ($30 per book), please email theoffice@assumption.school and we will fill requests in order of receipt. Thank you!
For all the news, mass times and pastor notes in Whatcom County and the Catholic Church: check out this website:
https://www.whatcomcatholic.org
Employment Opportunities
Assumption Catholic School is looking for a full time Elementary Teacher and a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. If you or someone you know may be interested, please see our website or email Angie King and Mr. Ramos at theoffice@assumption.school. Thank you!
School Mass Friday: May 1, 2026
For the first day of the Month of Mary, our Kindergarteners and Eighth Graders will lead us in honoring the Blessed Mother at Mass. All are welcome!
As part of this celebration, our students will crown Mary and continue our tradition of surrounding her with a beautiful abundance of flowers. We invite each family to send a flower or two with your child to contribute to their class bouquet. We hope to shower her with petals in a joyful display!
Altar Servers: Ben White, Ioan Zankich, Joe Herron, Thomas Van Mieghem, Koda Lane. Thank you for your time and for arriving at 7:50 am.
Peacemaker Virtue for May: Humility
Humility is recognizing our dependence on God and putting others before ourselves.
“He who humbles himself will be exalted” (Lk 18:14)
Humility, as Jesus teaches in Luke 18, is the necessary posture for receiving God’s grace. It is a humble, contrite heart that is justified before God, as shown in the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. This focus on humility continues as Jesus teaches that only those who are childlike will enter the Kingdom of God. The virtue is then further illustrated by the story of the rich young ruler, whose life long track record of moral obedience could not overcome his reliance on comfort, wealth, and status. He rejects Christ’s invitation to come follow Him and walks away in sadness. The Pharisee and the rich young ruler stumble over the same interior obstacle which is a hidden dependence on themselves rather than God. To live as a Christian, is to humbly acknowledge our continual need for Christ and to learn to pray with sincerity, “Thy will be done.”
Have you ever prayed the Litany of Humility? It’s really difficult and definitely counter-culture! This video of Fr. Gregory Pine explains its intended purpose as a way to help us detach from common dispositions that hold us back from further communion with God and with each other. Please watch:
https://youtu.be/PdjgeCJgv4w?si=iMhG78BFQMK714Zk
“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble. So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you. Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for [someone] to devour.” 1Peter 5:5-8
SAINT QUESTION OF THE WEEK
The feast of this Saint celebrates the dignity of work. We know that this Saint was a carpenter and passed on his skills to Jesus. He serves as an example of the holiness of labor to all those who are employed. Through our own work, God calls us to be examples of holiness to our coworkers and to realize the dignity of all human work. Pope Pius XII added the feast of St. __________ the Worker in 1955, and Pope John Paul II frequently spoke about the dignity of workers in his homilies on the feast. His feast day is May 1st. Patron Saint of workers.
Upcoming calendar items:
May 1st: Blessed Mother Mary Crowning & Mass 8:15 am
May 1st: Mother’s Day Basket pick up: 3-4:00 m
May 2nd: Mother’s Day Basket pick up: 10-11:00 am
May 4th: Pizza Lunch Day and the start of Teacher Appreciation Week (see today’s flyer fo the schedule!)
May 4-9th: Missoula Children’s Theater each day after school
May 9th: MCT performances at 10am and 1pm Saturday in the gym
May 10th: Mother’s Day
May 11-12th: 8th grade retreat
May 11th: Literacy Night 6-7pm for K-5th grade
May 16th: Father/Daughter Dance
May 18th: Pizza Lunch Day
May 22nd: Early Release Day at 11:45am
May 23rd: Memorial Day Parade with Assumption Students Participating
May 24th: NO School/Memorial Day Holiday
