SCHOOL NEWSLETTER ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC SCHOOL March 16, 2016 Principal Postings

Today’s verse before the Gospel is “ Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.” As I read the verse, my mind quickly went to the recent experience of one of our teacher’s adoption of her daughter, Vivian Grace. Heather and Scott Matczak indeed kept the word with a gener- ous heart and persevered through the difficult and at times painful process of adopting a child. God’s grace was present to them along the way and after much pain and sadness over near adoptions not coming to fruition, baby Vivian was placed into their loving arms on March 9th . It is times such as this that I find myself viewing life’s joys as little resurrections in anticipation of the Resurrection of our Lord we celebrate at Easter. In fact, on March 9th as the Matczak’s were heading to the hospital to meet their baby, Kathy Kovacs, Administrative Assistant, at South campus was taken from our office to the hospital as the result of a heart attack. I texted Heather Matczak asking for a picture of the baby ASAP as we needed a “resurrection story” as we sat and waited for news of Kathy. We were blessed with good news from both of them! Yes, Kathy had indeed had a heart attack but was going to be okay and the little girl in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit became Vivian Grace Matczak. God is good! These two events were followed by a JOY filled auction that yielded much conversation, laughter and generous giving. While we don’t yet have results of the monies earned, we feel blessed to have a school filled with families, teach- ers and staff members who are committed to Catholic education. Thank you for the many ways in which each one of you contributed to our event.

We have one more event to go before the end of the year! Some may ask why we are having two events-Reach for the Stars and a Derby Day Auction. The Derby Day is something new to ASCS that we have wanted to try for a few years. We decided to take an event that was typically the “auction” for the former Providence Catholic School (now West Campus) and give it an ASCS twist. The theme is Derby Days and it will be a mix of a small auction with Derby fun and games. We will serve Derby food, mint julip slush and other Derby themed drinks and activities. While it is not ideal to have the events back to back, the good news is there is no cost to attend the Derby Day event!

This Friday our Middle School students are on retreat. Please pray for them and their teachers. Also, next Thurs- day is our annual Pilgrimage. All students are to be dropped off at North Campus. It is a noon dismissal; however, Cardinal Club is available. We are using our Pilgrimage as a fundraiser for Riley Lowrance. Students are invited to bring in $1 and “buy out of their uniform for the day”. A flyer is included in the newsletter to remind you of this event.

Blessings, Dr. Jackie Lichter

Together we will, teach children to see the world through the eyes of Christ and to model the lives of the Saints in a rigorous academic environment. CALENDAR UPDATES . . . SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: 3/16 3rd Quarter Finals (Pre-Algebra/Algebra) 3/17 St. Patrick’s Day ⇒ March Calendar Raffle Winner Cor- Themed Casual Day (students may wear green, white, rection . . . The raffle winner for or gold clothing as well as St. Patrick’s Day March 1st is, Ticket #270, Norma -themed clothes and/or accessories) McKee. Sorry for the error! 8:10 AM (West), K4-8 Campus Mass 3/18 Middle School Retreats 3/20 Palm Sunday Spring Begins 3/22 “Free Dress” for Summer Packet English Fest 3/23 End of the 3rd Quarter 3/24 Holy Thursday ASCS DROP-OFF & PICK-UP @ NORTH CAMPUS Holy Week Pilgrimage Walk Here is our weekly scrip report: NOON DISMISSAL, Easter Break 3/25 Good Friday # of families participating this week: 27 3/26 Holy Saturday 3/27 EASTER SUNDAY Total amount ordered: $6005.00 3/28-4/1 Easter Break 4/1 April Fool’s Day Total rebate earned: $281.27 4/4 Classes Resume 4.5 8:10 AM (North), K4-8 Campus Mass 50% of the rebate for the school: $140.63 6:30 PM, School Board, St. Mary Parish Center 4/6 “Free Dress” for No Tardies 50% of the rebate return to families: $140.63 8:10 AM (South), K4-8 Campus Mass Report Cards Go Home 4/7 8:10 AM (West), K4-8 Campus Mass 4/11-22 Iowa Testing, Gr. 3, 5 and 7 4/12 8:10 AM (North), K4-8 Campus Mass 6:15 PM, Home & School Mtg., North Campus #Rileystrong shirts 4/13 8:10 AM (South), K4-8 Campus Mass 4/14 8:10 AM (West), K4-8 Campus Mass are available for purchase! 4/15 6:00 PM, Athletic Banquet, North Campus Gym Shirts are $15 each and all proceeds go 4/17 10:00 AM, Outreach Mass, St. Anthony directly to Riley!! Sizes available are 4/19 8:10-10:30 AM (North), K4-8 Mass, Grandparents/Special Persons Day 5:30 PM, Athletic Assoc. Mtg., North Campus Youth Small, Youth Medium and 4/20 8:10-10:30 AM (South), K4-8 Mass, Grandparents/Special Persons Day Youth Large 4/21 8:10-10:30 AM (West), K4-8 Mass, Grandparents/Special Persons Day Place your order with the office at your 4/22 Earth Day 4/23 “Derby Days” Fundraiser, St. Francis Xavier School Bldg. campus today 4/25 4-8 PM, Culver’s Fundraiser (Green Bay Road) 4/26 8:10 AM (North), K4-8 Campus Mass 4/27 Admin. Professionals Day 8:10 AM (South), K4-8 Campus Mass 4/28 8:10 AM (West), K4-8 Campus Mass 4/29 Arbor Day We currently have more than 530 students enrolled at our 3 campuses and many of our classes are nearly full!

Please note per our Finance Committee, we will not open a second section of K5-8th grade unless there are 28 students enrolled for that grade level at that campus. Our class size cap in K4 is 16. Our class size cap in grades K5-2nd grade is 23. Our class size cap in grades 3-8 is 26. This is a slight increase from previous years grade level enrollment caps.

Two easy steps will ensure that your child has a spot for next year: Step 1: Enroll Online: allsaintskenosha.org/Admissions--Register Step 2: Submit $100 tuition deposit: You may send cash or check to your campus office, labeled tuition de- posit, or submit your payment at the end of your online enrollment via PayPal.

**You will receive a postcard, sent home with the youngest child, once you have enrolled and your deposit is received.

Both the online enrollment and the deposit need to be received to be officially enrolled for the 2016-17 school year.

Questions? Please contact Sue Wendorf ( [email protected] ) (262)925-4024

On March 14th, it was announced that Sarah Neu's personal essay/memoir entitled "Around the Fire and Into the Lake" has earned a Silver Medal in the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2016. She has been identified by panels of creative professionals as a talented young writer. This year, nearly 320,000 works of art and writing were submitted. Only the top 1% were recognized at the national level. Congratulations Sarah! 5th Annual Modern Woodmen Speech Contest On Tuesday, March 15th, students from all three ASCS campuses took part in our Annual Modern Woodmen school speech contest.This year's topic was "Hunger in America." The student finalists from grades 5 through 8 gained an opportunity to demonstrate their public speaking skills by presenting their speeches before their peers and a distinguished panel of judges.

South campus judges were Miss Kenosha 2016 Brynn Weinzirl, Mr. Karl Wertzler, General Manager of WIIL/WLIP/WXLC/WKRS, and Sheriff Deputy Raymond Rowe of Kenosha's D.A.R.E. program. The South campus finalists included 5th graders-- Leo Ruffolo, Katelyn Rocha, 6th graders-- Taylor Wilmot, Faith Marschel, 7th graders-- Sofia Ricker, Sarah Neu, and 8th graders-- Lindsay Peck, Patrick Connolly. Paul Capelli , last year’s winner, served as emcee for the event.

West campus judges were Ms. Beth Goeppinger, Head Naturalist at Richard Bong, and Mr. Charlie Cooper. The West campus finalists included 5th graders-- Summer Turpin, Aleah Daniels , 6th graders-- Elinor Decker, Drew Reiter , 7th graders-- Max Frederick , Luke Gillmore , and 8th graders-- Rose Laitinen , Monika Panszczyk .

North campus judges were Ms. Colleen Connolly, English Professor at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, Mr. David McGrath, News Director at WGTD-Gateway's public radio station, and Fr. Allan, Associate Pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church. The North campus finalists included 5th graders-- Ariana Ervin, Tony Ferraro, 6th graders-- Aniyah Ervin, Haylee Dodd, 7th graders-- Camren Chaney, Nathan Mullen , and 8th graders-- Elaina Ko- bal, Michael Mullen, and Alexis Perez.

All of the students delivered their well-organized speeches with great poise, confidence, and style. The morning was an elocutionary delight! Thank you teachers, students, and judges for making it such a great success!

1st Place--Taylor Wilmot 2nd Place--Sarah Neu 3rd Place--Sofia Ricker

1st Place--Camren Cheney 1st Place--Max Frederick 2nd Place--Aniyah Ervin 2nd Place--Rose Laitinen 3rd Place--Ariana Ervin 3rd Place--Luke Gillmore Did you know??? Our school families and staff have sold $35,625 in raffle tickets to date!

We aren’t finished yet!! We will continue to sell the “blue” tickets for the TRIP raffle that will be drawn on The following items from the auction were inad- April 23rd at our Derby Day event. If you weren’t able to buy/sell tickets leading up vertently given to the wrong bidder. If you are in to the Auction, there is still time for you to contribute by selling raffle tickets. possession of the following items please send them back to the South Campus administrative What does this mean for your child? office, or contact Lesley Feudner Although we are no longer adding stars (every 2 books sold) to our star studded sell- at [email protected] . Thank you. er walls, we will continue to track the number of raffle tickets sold by our families for our jeans pass incentive. This means that your child can continue to earn jeans Carthage Swimming Lessons passes for every 6 books sold. Julie's Nails & Spa (pedicure) certificate

Please help us reach our GOAL! The money raised from this fundraiser affects EVERY student at ASCS-our goal is to have EVERY ASCS family contribute! If each family sells/buys at least 2 books of raffle tickets, all students will receive FREE dress for 1 WEEK!

Stop in at your campus office for tickets!

$5000 $1000 $500 Mattson, Brian Denisi, Frank/Camille Gunia Family

Vera Bradley Fun! Walther, John & Cindi 55” LED HD TV Gunderson, Lee & Angela Packer Supporter Fun! Weiss, John & Julie Cooler of Cheer Warosh, John & Jaime Blue Green Wisconsin Dells Resorts Wappel, Keith and Angela Fun With Technology Secor, Andy and Becky Hometown Favorites Schendl, Ray & Paula Spiritwear Zupec, Tina PartyLite Candles Variety Basket Lichter, Dr. Jacqueline All About Wine Jachowicz, Jeff & Marcia Wisconsin Lois, Mark & Brenda Fun Around the Campfire Rizzitano, Dino & Jodee Styling with Kate Spade ???? Be in Charge & Get Fit ???? Breckenridge, CO., Condo Meiri, Yoav and Stefanie American Girl Doll Party Tanke, Katie Principal for a Day-North Campus Bosco, Cesare and Wendy Buon Apetito! Padlock, Alan and Jane Lucci, AJ and Melissa Principal for a Day-South Campus Longoria, Sarah Vacation Week and Airline Package Isenberg, Brian and Jessie Principal for a Day-West Campus Wolak, David and Jacqueline Set of Braces Warren, Brent and Stephanie Las Vegas Home Pokorny, Tomasz and Barbara Orange Tree Villa-Six Night Stay Brydun, David and Sheyla Wisconsin Dells Resort Package Morrone, Michael and Gloria Fast Food Frenzy Michel, William and Katherine Roll Cab, Double Bank Tool Chest Secor, Andrew and Rebecca Wooden Board and Brush Fun Secor, Andrew and Rebecca Front Row Left @ Christmas Concert (Gr. K4-3) Koslica, Mike and Kelly Food, Friends, and Fun with Dr. Feudner, Tony and Lesley Lichter Front Row Left @ Christmas Concert (Gr. 4-8) Sternberg, Brian and Diana Dairy Tour & Farm Breakfast for 12 Wilmot, Christian and Theresa Front Row Right @ Christmas Concert (Gr. K4-3) Infusino, Chris and Rebecca Dairy Tour & Farm Breakfast for 12 Pitts, Michael and Jenna Front Row Right @ Christmas Concert (Gr. 4-8) Ittner, Tighe and Rachel Ride with Miss Kenosha Mottinger, Kevin and Ann Tickets to Blake Shelton Concert Gnolfo, Dan and Shelley Boating with Dr. Lichter Lebiecki, Jennifer Dinner for 12 @ Circa On 7th Ittner, Tighe and Rachel

Action Territory Fun Day with Mrs. Gunderson Bosco, Cesare and Wendy Handmade Throw Blanket Ricker, Michael and Lisa Desserts For A Week—K4-8th North Student Reuter, Jason and Heather Math Theater For A Day! 5th Grade North Hassett, James and Anne K4 North Family Night Ittner, Tighe and Rachel Lunch with Mrs. Wavro Ricker, Michael and Lisa K5 North Cooler/Grill Combo Karmann, Brad and Jodie Beading & Ice Cream! Pitts, Rob and Erin K5 South Cribbage Table Lebiecki, Jennifer Plan A Day in Miss Brunner’s Room Waldow, Kent and Felicia K5 South Cribbage Table Murawski, Marty and Karie Lunch With Mrs. Ramos Schmitz, Jennifer 1st Grade North Stained Glass Art Padlock, Alan and Jane Lunch With Mrs. Mink Zupec, Scott and Jamie 1st Grade South Handmade Tree Pokorny, Tomasz and Barbara Root Beer Float Fiesta Geiger, Joe and Michelle 2nd Grade North—Lake Michigan Adventure McKimmy, Ritq Surprise Lunch Geiger, Joe and Michelle 2nd Grade South—Relax and Read Bosco, Cesare and Wendy Surprise Lunch Morrone, Michael and Gloria 3rd Grade North Cooler Wesley, Dan and Heather Surprise Lunch Bilotti, Frank and Suzette 3rd Grade South—Budding Scientist Feudner, Tony and Lesley Surprise Lunch Pitts, Rob and Erin 4th Grade North—”Star Bucks” Daniels, Shelli Piano Or Voice Lessons Brydun, David and Sheyla 4th Grade South—Bookshelf Lebiecki, Jennifer Math Teacher For A Day—South Campus Ruffolo, Robert and Michele 5th Grade North—Margarita Basket Ittner, Tighe and Rachel Extra Recess For Your Child Sakalowski, Stan and Katherine 5th Grade South—Table, Vase & Gift Card Chianello, Albert and Anne Pizza Party In Mrs. Scopp’s Room Schmitz, Jennifer 6th Grade North—Bedazzled ASCS Shoes Westfall, David and Susan Extra Gym Class—North Campus Reuter, Jason and Heather 6th Grade South—Dandelion Wall Art Dizon, Paul and Susan Calling All Helping Hands Schmitz, Jennifer 7th Grade North—Dare To Be Different Lichter, David and Jacqueline Movie and Popcorn with Mrs. Walter White, Dan and Monica 7th Grade South—Wisconsin Themed Basket Rimkus, Jennifer Picnic In The Park Swift, Lynda 8th Grade North—Magnetic Board Mullen, Kenneth and Paula Go Back In Time Becker, Bob and Amanda 8th Grade South—Let Your Light Shine Habenicht, David and Kathy Go Back In Time White, Dan and Monica 4K-4th Grade West—Spa Basket Wappel, Keith and Angelina Pizza With Mrs. Walter Traczyk, Ben and Angela 5th Grade West—Decorative Garden Stones Daniels, Myron and Doreen Calling All Helping Hands Schmitz,. Jennifer K4 South—Cross Wall Art Hoffman, Ed and Michelle First Communion Cookies Mottinger, Kevin and Ann Ice Cream Party with Mrs. Wenta-North Campus Geiger, Joe and Michelle Extra Recess For Your Child Burke, Justin Ice Cream Party with Mrs. Wenta-South Campus Feudner, Tony and Lesley Desserts For A Week—K5 North Student Geiger, Joe and Michelle Movie and Popcorn with Mrs. Walter Sakalowski, Stan and Katherine GIRLS BASKETBALL—WEST CAMPUS Tues., March 22—vs. ______@ Brighton—5:20 PM

The Athletic Banquet is . . . Friday, April 15th 6:00 PM North Campus Gym This event is for all 5th through 8th grade students who participated in Sports this year. Invi- tations will be coming home with your child soon!!