WEBSITE : www.assumptionschool.com PARENT PARTICIPATION : [email protected] PEC UNIFORM COORDINATOR – Mrs. Kotopski: [email protected]

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: FORGIVENESS

“Pardon those who offend you”

“If we really want to love we must learn how to forgive.” ~ Blessed Mother Teresa

******************************************************************************** TRACK SEASON IS HERE!

Track notices for interested students in Grades 3-7 were sent home this week. The consent forms and fees must be in by Monday, April 4th in order to be eligible to attend our first meet on Friday, April 15 th . Our first two practices will be Tuesday, April 12th and Wednesday, April 13th from 3:10 to 4:00 p.m. at our track. The Grade Two's will be invited to join us at the Tri-City Meet on Friday, May 13th. They do not need to have a track consent form or pay any fees. We will give the Grade 2’s more information about this at the end of April. Any questions – see Mrs. Haywood or Mr. Baldissera.

HELP NEEDED: TRACK MEET PARENT PARTICIPATION

We are looking for two parents to help out at the following meets - Friday, April 15th at Swangard Stadium from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May 3rd at Town Centre Stadium from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You would be helping to run an event or marshalling students to events. The assignment will depend on what is needed at that specific meet. You will receive parent participation hours for your help. If you are interested in helping at either or both of these meets, please email Mrs. Haywood at [email protected] . Thanks for helping with our track program!

******************************************************************************** OLA Trivia Night Fundraiser THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS & DONORS!

We are so grateful for community supporters like the following companies who made contributions towards the huge success of our recent Trivia Night Fundraiser on February 20th, 2016.

Thank you also to the families who came out to support this event!

SUPPORTERS Brandon Larson, Royal LePage Canus International Sales Cordovado Development Corner Sports FIRM Developments Ltd Sandpiper Contracting Taylor Family Traffic King Enterprises Uniclean Systems

DONORS Andrew Buddle - Anzulovich Family Barry Liboiron BC Lions Football Club Boston , Coquitlam Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Clint Hull - Club Aviva Recreation Ltd Deloitte Tax Law Empire Grain Stevedoring Ltd Herschel Supply Company Hull Family Jeff Brophy Kerrigan Gymnastics Lacombe Family Landsea Tours & Adventures Neat Uniforms Pappa Leos Pizza Rosaleen Heffernan

Safeway, Port Coquitlam Sedlic Family Serenity Hair Salon TELUS World of Science Terry Robinson Tri-Cities BBQ Shop van Gaalen Family Canadian Baseball Club Westcoast Boating Adventure

Kindergarten Families – Raffle Basket Donations Grade 1 Families – Raffle Basket Donations Grade 2 Families – Raffle Basket Donations Grade 3 Families – Raffle Basket Donations Grade 4 Families – Raffle Basket Donations Grade 5 Families – Raffle Basket Donations Grade 6 Families – Raffle Basket Donations Grade 7 Families – Raffle Basket Donations

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Talent Show – Assumption School’s 2016 Talent Show will take place on Thursday, April 14 th at 7:00 pm . We are finishing up our auditions and will have a great show lined up for you! Ticket order forms were sent home this week and can also be found attached at the end of the newsletter. Please order your tickets ASAP so that we will know how many will be in attendance when preparing refreshments and tables.

Please Help! - We need your help to make our talent show a success. We are asking families in Grades 3 through 7 to send in some baking on Thursday, April 14 th by 1:00 pm. Cookies, squares, tarts, etc. would be most appreciated. We are also asking for volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up on the day of the Talent Show. If you are able to help, please let us know by filling out the attached form and returning it to the school by Monday, April 11 th .

Fine Arts Presentation: You are invited! Friday, April 8th at 1:30 in our gym. Uzume Taiko is a world class Taiko performing group and is returning to our school with a new program to teach us more of the culture, traditions, and music of Japan.

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CONDOLENCES

We would like to express our condolences to the Duruiheoma family on the passing of Chima’s grandmother. May she rest in peace and may her soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

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April 4 – 6 - Gr. 7 at Loon Lake Retreat April 6 - Catered Lunch - McDonalds April 8 - School Mass 9am April 8 - Fine Arts – Uzume Taiko drums April 11 & 12 - Gr. 4 at ‘Big House’ April 13 - Catered Lunch – Pizza Day April 14 - OLA Talent Show April 15 - Friar’s Track Meet April 18 - PRO-D Day – Teacher Planning Meetings April 19 - PEC Meeting – 7:30 pm April 20 - Catered Lunch – Subway April 27 - Catered Lunch – Pizza Day May 1 - Grade 2 – First Holy Communion May 3 - OLA Track Meet May 4 - Catered Lunch – Europe Bakery May 4 - BC Dairy Exhibit @ OLA May 6 - St. John Brebeuf Track Meet May 8 - Grade 7 Confirmation May 10 - Panormic/Class pictures May 11 - Fine Arts – Rainbow Theatre May 11 - Catered Lunch - Pizza May 13 - School Mass – 9 am May 13 - Tri Cities Track Meet @ Town Centre May 18 - Catered Lunch - McDonalds May 19 - New Parents Meeting 7 pm May 19 - Neat Uniform Ordering 2 to 7 pm May 19 - Gr. 6 Kayak Trip May 20 - PRO-D Day – Curriculum Planning – No School May 23 - Victoria Day Holiday May 25 - Catered Lunch – Pizza Day

Please see daily calendar events on website: www.assumptionschool.com

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Assumption School Proudly Presents Talent Show 2016!

Thursday, April 14 th , 2016 7:00 - 9:00 pm Adult Tickets $7.00

Come and enjoy the many talented performers from Assumption School as you sit with friends and are served refreshments at your candle lit table. We are sure you will have a most enjoyable evening!

Due to the length of the performance, the lateness of the hour, and the “Coffee-House” atmosphere we are trying to create, we ask that there please be no children at the event other than the performers. The students of our school will all see the dress rehearsal of the show in the afternoon, so we are asking that only the performers attend in the evening. Think of it as a well-deserved parents’ night out!

The money raised through ticket sales will be divided between the Fine Arts Program and the “We Do It Together” Campaign. Purchase your tickets by filling out the request form below and returning it with the money to your child’s teacher. Please purchase your tickets by Monday, April 11 th so that we will know how many will be in attendance when preparing refreshments and tables.

And now we need to ask for your help to put on this event. We need help in providing goodies, setting up and cleaning up on the day of the Talent Show. If you could please send in some baking - cookies, squares, tarts, etc. on Thursday, March 13 th by 1:00 pm, it would be most appreciated! We are also asking for volunteers to help at three different times of the day:

2:00 - 3:30pm - to help divide up the baking onto plates for serving in the evening and set up tables. 6:45 - 8:45 pm - to make and serve coffee and tea. 9:00 - 9:30 pm - to help clean up after the show.

If you are able to bake and/or help in any way, please fill in the slip below and return it to your child’s teacher by Monday, April 11th. Thank you for your support and cooperation in helping us to provide this special opportunity for our “stars” to shine!!

Assumption School Talent Show 2016!

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Helping I am able to help on Thursday, April 14 th at: ___2:00 – 3:30 ___6:45 – 8:45 ___ 9:00 – 9:30

Name: ______Phone Number:______

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Baking

I will send in baking on Thursday, April 14 th by 1:00 pm.

Name: ______Phone Number:______

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Tickets Please send home ______tickets for the Talent Show. Enclosed is $______.

Name: ______Phone Number:______