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Volume 3, Issue 26 March 13, 2017

Wed. & Thurs.: No Bus Service Home Hot Lunch Orders Due Thursday

Dear All Saints Catholic School Parents, Auction Raffle For the past several months, through collaborative efforts between the finance committee, administration, and the advisory board, tuition and fees for our next school year have been discussed and researched at great length. While we recognize Winners any increase in tuition will impact our school families, such increases are necessary to Congratulations to this year’s Super maintain the quality of our academic programs, our teachers, and to ensure our long- Cash Raffle winners from the 17th term viability. annual “Growing Our Future” Auction & Gala! The following family When determining tuition, we try to keep a balance between affordability for our names were pulled at the auction: families and the strategic needs of the school. After careful review of all considerations, Kiley Family ($1,000), Alliet Family the tuition for the 2017-2018 school year has been set at $5,275 per child, with a cap ($2,000), and Estor Family ($3,000). of $13,235 for families with three children, and $14,790 for families with four or more Congratulations!!! children. The annual student fee remains at $400 per child. We encourage our families to keep in mind; the actual cost to educate a student is greater than paid tuition and to bridge that financial gap we rely on the Fund for All Saints and other advancement efforts each year.

This tuition increase is necessary to ensure that we have adequate resources to Scholarships keep pace with the forecasted increase in operational costs that are related to salary increases for all staff, but also allowing us to continue to make the necessary capital Available and educational investments necessary to maintain the facilities and provide the best The Catholic Vantage Financial is possible education for our children. As always, we will continue to prioritize all the currently accepting scholarship necessary investments in our school to ensure we are utilizing all available resources as applications for Catholic school efficiently and effectively as possible. tuition. In its third year, Catholic Vantage Financial is proud to extend Attached is the 2017-2018 school year tuition agreement. In order to plan for staffing, this offer to all Catholic school materials, and supplies, it is important this agreement be returned to All Saints by students in grades K-12, as well as April 7, 2017. Tuition agreements received after April 7, 2017, will be assessed a $50 those entering their freshman year of late fee. college who either attended Catholic school or belong to a Catholic parish. Our goal is – and always has been – to provide the highest quality of education for More information can be found online your child. If you have any questions regarding financial assistance and/or tuition at www.mycvf.org. programs, please feel free to contact the school office at your earliest convenience.

Thank you and God Bless,

Kristen Strausbaugh Amanda Fraser Bill Hermann Principal Assistant Principal Finance Committee Chair

Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit 48735 Warren Road Canton, MI 48187 www.allsaintscs.com (734) 459-2490 Office (734) 459-6873 Attendance In The Know Congratulations Corner... March 15-16 No Bus Service Home

March 16 Hot Lunch Deadline

March 20 Reconciliation Services (Grades 3-8)

March 24 Early Dismissal (1-8) at 11:30 a.m. Madeline LaForest, Maggie Adams, Nathan Arao earned a $3,000 annual No Kindergarten and Brooke MacDonald were the local scholarship to Detroit Catholic Central No Early Childhood winners in the 48th annual America & High School by earning a 96% on his Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm high school placement test (HSPT)! March 27-30 Bureau Insurance. LaForest was the 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip school’s first place winner and will advance to the state level.

Bus Update Just a reminder the following dates All Saints Catholic School will not have Congratulations to 7th graders Arianna At Tuesday’s Mass, Blue Thunder bus service: Lepre (1st place), Juliana Santillan athletes were recognized for an (2nd), Russell Schwartz (3rd), and amazing Winter season. Student • Wed., March 15 (no buses home) Allison Stowe (honorable mention) athletes were recognized for competing • Thurs., March 16 (no buses home) for participating in this year’s Ladies in cheer, basketball, and bowling. We • Monday, April 3 (no bus service) Ancient Order of Hibernians essay also recognized bowler Isabelle Barlow • Tuesday, April 4 (no bus service) contest. Their essays on Irish History and basketball player Grant Reising as • Wednesday, April 5 (no bus service) will now advance to the national level. the Winter Sports Scholar Athletes. • Thursday, April 6 (no bus service) • Friday, April 7 (no bus service) PCCS Closed April 3-7 With Plymouth-Canton Community Schools closed for Spring Break the week of April 3rd, there will be no bus service to and from All Saints Catholic School. Please Yearbook plan ahead for this entire week. Deadline... Online orders for the 2016-2017 All Attendance Reminders Saints Yearbook are now available at With the change in seasons comes the dreaded cold and flu season. If your child is sick www.allsaintscs.com/store. Yearbooks with a fever they should be out for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child are a great way to capture the memories will be out for the day or will be arriving late, we ask that you call into the attendance your family has made while at ASCS. line (734) 459-6873 between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. with the following information: Books are $26 and must be ordered by • your child’s name March 31, 2017. • room number • teacher’s name • reason for the absence www.allsaintscs.com www.facebook.com/allsaintscs Classroom Happenings...

Last week, seventh graders Katy Felsburg, Gabby Kinnick, Aleena LaPerriere, Juliana Santillan, and Abby Seitz performed for the 4th graders as members of Mr. White’s Acting Troop. Their performance included scenes one and three from the musical Annie and was then followed by two improvisational games, the Party Game and Freeze Tag. The students are participating in the drama elective available in junior high this quarter.

Our early childhood had a wonderful visit last Wednesday with Dr. Moran from Canton Center Animal Clinic. She started out teaching the students about animal safety and signs to look for if an animal is uncomfortable with a situation. She then showed the students real x-rays of pets in her clinic. Lastly, she brought in her 16 year old cat, Spunky, which she let every student take a turn petting.

Fifth graders also performed Humility Skits in religion last week. They learned that being humble helps us to be considerate to people around us, listen to others, and what it truly means to put others before ourselves. The students were asked to create 1-3 minute skits which depicted a modern-day example of humility. The students were inspired by one of the biggest acts of humility that ever happened on earth - when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples.

The fifth grade students are learning about the religions of Japan in social studies. Last Tuesday, students created origami figures as a Shinto art form because the paper is never cut with scissors or knives out of respect for the tree spirit that gave its life for the paper.

Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit 48735 Warren Road Canton, MI 48187 www.allsaintscs.com (734) 459-2490 Office (734) 459-6873 Attendance Classroom Happenings... Last week, our 8th graders participated in their annual retreat at St. John Neumann.

Our first graders used the iPad app Epic! last week to conduct important esearchr for their animal reports and prepare for habitat day!

On Friday, the kindergarten classes celebrated the culmination of studying a unit about Pilgrims and Native American culture. The kids chose to be either a Pilgrim or a Native American and made the corresponding paper outfit in advance to wear. The students made dreamcatchers, a construction paper Mayflower ship, and beaded necklaces. They also had a chance to “hunt” paper deer and buffalo with plastic archery sets. At the end of the day, the kindergartners enjoyed a feast. Before eating, the kids exchanged the necklaces they made with a classmate as a sign of friendship.

Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit 48735 Warren Road Canton, MI 48187 www.allsaintscs.com (734) 459-2490 Office (734) 459-6873 Attendance Movie Night Returns... All pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and 1st Lenten Hygiene graders are invited to view “Finding Dory” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017. Students Drive may also bring one guest. Admission is $5 This year’s annual Lenten service per person and includes water, punch, or project, benefitting the All Saints lemonade with a bag of popcorn or chips. The Kitchen & Food Pantry, will be a concession stand will also be selling a wide hygiene drive! variety of candy and treats. Please register at www.allsaintscs.com/events before The following items are needed and the Thursday, March 30th. grade levels assigned to each item are as follows. NOTE: With purchase of ticket, you are giving your consent for your student to participate in the • Pre-school, Pre-K, K school function outlined above Soap/Body Wash • 1st, 2nd Grade Shampoo • 3rd Grade Conditioner • 4th Grade Deodorant (mens) • 5th Grade Deodorant (womens) • 6th Grade Toothpaste • 7th Grade Tooth brushes • 8th Lotion

The pantry would appreciate trial sizes of these items. However, they will also accept family-sized bottles of these products to keep on site.

Thank you in advance for your support of this Lenten project.

ASCS Mom Crowned Prom Queen Congratulations to Deana Michalak, who was crowned Prom Queen at the Mom Prom on February 25th at St. Thomas a’Becket. The 2017 MOM Prom, a charitable event received international press coverage when the story was picked up by the Associated Press and went viral. Scrip Reminder March 31st is the deadline for scrip purchases to count for money off next year’s tuition. There are only a few more weeks before the cutoff and every dollar earned now will count towards savings for the 2017-2018 school year.

If you aren’t currently signed up for Scrip, sign up now to win a $25 Speedway gift card. Families that sign up for Scrip between now and March 31 and make a Presto Pay purchase will have their names put into a drawing and one family will win. Sign up now and see the discount off your tuition as so many families are enjoying.

Note: Eligible families must be new to Scrip without an existing account. www.allsaintscs.com www.facebook.com/allsaintscs Blue Thunder News www.ascsathletics.com JV1 Places 3rd In ASCS Tournament Congratulations to the JV1 boys basketball team, who defeated OLGC 26-23 to take 3rd at the annual All Saints JV Tournament on Sunday. Congratulations boys on a great tournament and season.

Alumni Game Success Saturday Our 5th Annual All Saints Alumni Basketball Tournament was a tremendous success Saturday evening as more than 60 alumni laced up for some basketball.

The Class of 2014 advanced to defend their alumni tournament title, but fell to the combined Classes of 2009-2013 in the finals. In the consolulation game, the Class of 2015 defeated the Class of 2016 to take 3rd. Overall, it was a great turnout from all the classes, including a record crowd!

Class 2009-2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Allie DiMaria Ben Brotherton Aeron Latham Alexandra Stevens Christian Peterson Guido Costantino Anthony Cabrera Angeline Soltis David Gunnis Joe Tatro Daniel Bunting Austin Daugherty David White Lou Baechler Dylan David Asika Davis Day Patrick Hegarty Woebkenberg Isabella Cone Eric Swartz Samuel Jacob Kayla Donahue Evan Latham Bissonnette Woebkenberg Matt Jenkins James Piot Scott Stevens Justin Rukat Matt Montgomery Justin Savona Seth Marano Larry Cheaney Matthew MacLellan Kevin Schulz Theo Day Luke Anderson Mitchel Horn Matt White Nathaniel Blain Nick Millen Michael Flory Trenton Zylinski Sam Olson Shane Campau Sophie Zelek Andrew Pyle Sydney McCaig Zachary Spahn

www.allsaintscs.com www.facebook.com/allsaintscs All Saints Catholic School Tuition Agreement 2017-2018

The 2017-2018 tuition totals $5,275 per student, with a cap of $13,235 for a family of three and $14,790 for a family of four or more students in grades kindergarten through eight. The non-refundable student fee is $400 per student in grades kindergarten through eight.

2017-2018 Student Enrollment:

Student Name ______Current Grade ______

______Current Grade ______

q Yes, my child/children will return to All Saints Catholic School next year.

q No, my child/children will not be returning to All Saints Catholic School next year.

Tuition Payment Plan Options:

q Annual Payment (one payment due June 1, 2017) q Monthly Payments (2-12 payments) Please indicate the number of months for tuition payment ______

All Saints Catholic School uses the Catholic Vantage Financial Federal Credit Union “EZ-Pay Tuition Program”. Families choosing payments must use this payment program. There is a one-time charge of $35 per year per family to cover the cost of administering the program. This fee is deducted by CVF upon receipt of your application. It is not necessary to join the credit union. All payments spread over two months or greater will begin in July. You may choose to have your payment taken out of your checking or savings account on either the 5th or the 20th of each month. If you choose to use the payment plan, the application form will follow in the mail upon receipt of the student fee of $400.

Service Hours:

All Saints Catholic School needs all of our families to participate in 10 hours of volunteer service (5 for single parent households). Families are required to pay $20 per hour for uncompleted service hours as of May 31, 2018. Please log hours at www.allsaintscs.com/service.

Grade 1-8 Family Assessment Fee (per family):

Families are required to pay an annual family assessment fee of $500 per family. This assessment goes directly to the Archdiocese of Detroit as each family’s contribution to pay down the building debt. The annual family assessment fee will be invoiced in August and will be due by November 30th.

Families that still have a balance due under the prior system are expected to make a good faith payment toward that balance each year.

Tuition Policy:

Please request any changes in the terms of enrollment or tuition obligation in writing to the principal. Advance notice of student withdrawal must be made in writing to the principal within 30 days.

Tuition payments begin in July for the 2017-2018 school year. Tuition paid is generally non-refundable. If a withdrawal is necessary due to a transfer out of the area or some other extraordinary event, pending approval by the principal, tuition will be prorated on a monthly basis. This proration will be based on the twelve month Archdiocese of Detroit school year beginning July 1st and ending June 30th.

Past Due Tuition Policy:

1. The parent/guardian of the student who signs this Tuition Agreement is financially responsible for all tuition payments. In the case of divorced or separated families, division of costs between parents, spouses, and others are between the parent/guardian and those other parties, not between All Saints Catholic School and other parties. 2. All Saints Catholic School has the right to make all efforts to collect past due tuition and/or fees. A seriously delinquent account may be turned over to the school’s attorney for collection. 3. It is imperative to meet with the school accountant when tuition is nearing 60 days past due. The financially responsible parent/guardian must then submit a remedial payment plan in writing to the accountant.

Any questions regarding tuition or assessment payments, please email [email protected] or call Jennifer Walker at 734-459-2490 x 26.

Enrollment in classes is contingent upon receipt of this completed tuition agreement form, payment of the non-refundable student fee, and satisfaction of all prior financial obligations to the school. Please sign this agreement and return to the school office by April 7, 2017. Forms submitted after the April 7th deadline will be assessed a $50 late fee. Thank you.

PLEASE NOTE: THE NON-REFUNDABLE STUDENT FEE OF $400 PER STUDENT IS REQUIRED WITH THIS FORM.

Parent/Guardian Full Name (Please Print) Parent/Guardian Signature Date

This is a binding agreement and may be enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.

2017 ALL SAINTS INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

Come out and learn volleyball skills with All Saints Blue Thunder volleyball players & coaches!

ASCS Gym March 20-30

(March 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 & 30)

6 days/ 2 weeks TIME: Mon./Wed./Thurs. 3:00-4:30 p.m.

WHO: 4th grade Girls COST: $40

Each student will receive a volleyball at the conclusion of the clinic. *Please wear comfortable gym attire.*

Registration closes on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

Scroll over Misc. Information and click Register Online.

If you have questions please contact:

John Schultz (Athletic Director) [email protected]

JOIN US FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017

WHAT: VBS by Resurrection Parish

WHERE: All Saints Catholic School and Resurrection Parish

WHEN: June 19th-23rd from 8:45 am to noon each day

WHO: 4 year olds (as of June 19th) – those entering 8th grade this fall

REGISTRATION: Forms can be printed off the VBS website at Resurrectionvbs.com mailed in or dropped off at Resurrections office. Online registration is available at Eventbrite VBS. Placement is based on grade entering in the fall of 2017. (i.e. your child just finished 1st grade in June of 2017 they will be in the 2nd grade group for VBS)

PK/K program, Grades 1-5 program, and Middle School Program

PRE-K/K and grades 1-5 will go on a ride with God at SonWorld Adventure Park in All Saints Catholic School located just behind Resurrection Parish off Warren Rd in Canton MI. Program begins and ends in the school gym.

Middle School program will explore biblical parables with the theme The Voice and begins each day at All Saints Catholic School, moves to Resurrection Parish, then returns to All Saints gym.

*Volunteer and be a part of the Fun

We have something for everyone: Part time, full time, at home, or go on the ride with us. Check out www.Resurrectionvbs.com to find info on how to volunteer and a link to our Sign-Up-Genius. FREE day care is available for all volunteers working the week of VBS. 200 adults and teens make VBS a success. Key positions we need to fill: Co- Coordinator for Mentors, Craft Coordinator, Lead and Assistant Teachers/Mentors for Pre-K/K, Mentors for grades 1-5, Small group leaders for Middle School, Coordinator for Middle School Café, Assist with stage set/take down, and more! Most of the planning is done we just need you to help guide the kids on this ride through SonWorld Adventure Park.

For questions, email: [email protected]

*A background check and proof of attendance to Protecting God’s Children Workshop are required for adults. Background check and proof of attendance to Called to Serve is required for all high school volunteers (All Catholic High School teens have taken this class).