Little Cougar News
Principal’s Corner
Dear ASCE Families,
We had a wonderful Catholic Schools Week! On Tuesday, the students enjoyed a movie and popcorn (thank you Mrs. Chris Herek for popping the popcorn) in the Little Theater. Wednesday, the students enjoyed hot chocolate and a treat, (thank you to Mrs. Chris Herek for preparing and serving the wonderful hot chocolate bar) the students absolutely loved their treat! On Thursday, we celebrated a beautiful mass and on Friday, the children had a wonderful retreat. Thank you to the 11th graders and Mr. Cieszlak for helping at the retreat. Also, thank you to Mrs. Mrozinski, and Mrs, Ritter for helping with students, so the teachers could enjoy lunch together!
Our students made beautiful cards to send to our priests, our seminarians, and to our volunteers. I know the thoughtfulness put into each card will make everyone’s day!
Thank you to all of our families for your support in donating items for the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission. We will deliver the donated items to the mission on Monday, February 6,2023.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the family dance tonight, located at Our Lady Czestochowa, St. Stans’ Parish Hall, 6:00pm—8:00pm. As we conclude Catholic Schools Week, I would like to thank our staff, students, parents, and our parishes, for making our Catholic Schools wonderful! All Saints Catholic is truly an amazing place for our students to learn and grow!
Many Blessings,
Mrs. Rhodus
Prayer
Loving God, may the words of Jesus, our Master Teacher, open our hearts and minds to humble service. Bless those who teach us to live by God’s ways on earth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hardensen, Karla. (1991). Children’s Daily Prayer. Liturgy Training Publications
Virtue of the Week
During morning prayer on Monday, February 6 we will introduce the virtue: Modesty
Modesty is not being eager to talk about yourself, not calling attention to oneself, and not bragging about one’s talents and achievements.
Sister John Dominic Rasmusssen O.P. (2014). Disciple of Christ. Education inVirtue
First Floor Hallway
The 1st floor hallway was decorated in a construction theme for Catholic Schools Week, because we are building disciples of Christ. There was a cardboard bulldozer, a detour and construction signs all over the hallway. The students had so much fun with this and the hallway looked great!!! Thank you so much to Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Douglas, and Mrs. Ritter for volunteering their time to decorate. It is truly amazing what you have done! See pictures on the last page.
Bowling
ASCE will take a field trip to Monitor Lanes on Monday, February 13, 2023. On this day students can wear uniform pants and an ASC spirit shirt.
Service Project
Thank you to everyone who participated in the service project to collect items for the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission. All of the items collected will go to good use and help many families in need.
Cold Weather Reminder
Please be sure your child(ren) is prepared everyday with the appropriate clothing for outside temperatures. The students go outside daily for recess and/or gym. They are outside unless it is raining or the “feels like” temperature is below 10 degrees. If you are in need of any of these items please contact the school office.
Students need to wear the proper attire every day, such as:
• COATS
• BOOTS
• SNOWPANTS
• HATS
• GLOVES
Illness Policy Reminder
If a student is ill with a fever (100.4 or higher) or vomiting, he/she must be fever/vomit free for 24 hours without the help of medicine before returning to school. If a student is out for 3 consecutive days, a Dr. note is needed for the student’s return to school.
Girl Scouts Dismissal
Dismissal for Girl Scouts will change. The new dismissal procedure is: students will be dismissed from Girl Scouts and will exit the building through the same doors they do for school dismissal. Please wait outside for your student, they will be dismissed at 4:15pm.
Pot of Gold
The All Saints Athletic Club is having it’s 45th annual Pot of Gold fundraiser on March 11. This is a fun and exciting way to raise money for All Saints Athletics. Tickets are for sale in the Elementary and MS/HS offices. See attached flyer for more details.
Men’s Catholic Conference
The Saginaw Catholic Men’s Conference will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption Church from 8:30am– 5:00pm. The conference will feature mass offered by Bishop Gruss at 4:00pm, and talks given by Peter Herbeck and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. Purchase early bird tickets for $25.00 before March 14. Walk up registration starts at 8:00am and admission is $30.00 at the door. Premier Event Sponsor: Jolt Credit Union. More details at www.thecatholicmen.com or email is the catholicmensaginaw@gmail.com. You can pre-register at www.eventbrite.com.
Student of the Week: Congratulations to our Student of the week for the week of 2/6/2023– 2/10/2023!!!
Mrs. Cook– Done for the year.
Mrs. Alles– Done for the year.
Mrs. Germain– Alexander Stanolis
Mrs. Heintskill– Arianna Najdowski
Mrs. Nixon– No one this week.
Mrs. Neetz– Benjamin Covyeou
Mrs. Little– AEngus Tanner
Student Prayer Requests… I Pray…
Mrs. Cook– For everyone.
Mrs. Alles- For my family.
Mrs. Germain– For my dog.
Mrs. Heintskill– For my friends.
Mrs. Nixon– For the sick that are in the hospital.
Mrs. Neetz– For Uncle Ron.
Mrs. Little– For wars to end.
Upcoming News
2/13/23– ASC– E5/K-5 Bowling field trip, Home & School meeting
2/14/23– Happy Valentine’s Day!
2/15/23– 1/2 Day, Dismissal at 11:00am, Conferences 1:00– 4:00pm & 5:00– 7:00pm
2/16/23– 1/2 Day, Dismissal at 11:00am, Conferences 1:00– 4:00pm
2/17/23– NO SCHOOL
All Saints Catholic Elementary School Mission Statement
All Saints Catholic nurtures academic and personal excellence in all students while emphasizing Catholic values and service to others in Christ’s name.
Parish Info and Mass Opportunities
With the decline of young families attending church and with so much evil and hate in this world today, we need God now more than ever. It is our responsibility as Catholics to go to church weekly. By doing so, we set good examples for our children and do our part to lead them in the direction of Christ our Savior. Attending church as a family is so important and rewarding. It helps to create a special bond between you and God and between your family members. Children need to know and understand the importance of going to church consistently and having a relationship with God. There are many Mass options to accommodate busy lifestyles. So please take a little time out of your busy lives each week to grow closer to God and to enjoy Mass as a family.
Corpus Christi Parish
1000 S. Wenona St. Bay City, MI 48706
Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am & 10:30am
(989) 893-4073
Our Lady of Peace
607 E. South Union
Mass Times: Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am
(989) 892-6031
Our Lady of Czestochowa– St. Stan’s Site
1503 Kosciuszko Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Mass Times: Sunday: 9:00am & 11:30am
(989) 893-6421
Our Lady of Czestochowa– St. Hyacinth Site
1515 Cass Avenue Bay City, MI 48708
Mass Times: Saturday: 4:30pm, Sunday: 6:00pm
(989) 893-6421
St. Catherine of Sienna
2956 E. North Union Bay City, MI 48706
Mass Times: Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am & 11:00am
(989) 684-1203
St. Jude Thaddeus
614 Pine St. Essexville, MI 48732
Mass Times: Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday 8:30am & 10:30am
(989) 894-2701
All Saints Parish– St. Boniface Site
510 N. Lincoln Bay City, MI 48708
Mass Times: Sunday: 10:30am
12:30pm (Bilingual Mass)
(989) 893-4693
All Saints Parish– St. James Site
710 Columbus Ave. Bay City, MI 48708
Mass Times: Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am
(989) 893-4693