All Saints Catholic nurtures academic and personal excellence in all students while emphasizing Catholic values and service to others in Christ’s name.
The All Saints Catholic Middle and High School monthly newsletter has now become a bi-weekly newsletter! This is our first installment with this new bi-weekly schedule. Look forward to these going out via skyward and on the ASC website blog twice per month.
Volume 1, Issue 1
A Note from Sister Maria José, RSM…
Dear All Saints Community,
It is with deep gratitude that I thank you for your support of Catholic Schools. This year’s CSW was a mixture of fun, faith, service, and learning. The highlight for many students was the ice skating; this year we managed to get the whole school over to the rink for one session. For me, the highlight was the school spirit that permeated the week. Whether we were at the gym for fun and games or in the chapel praying for those who support our school, our students gave it their all. It was great to see and a testament to your efforts. Thank you. This week we began exploring the concept of excellence through our school prayer. We read the story of Cain and Able to gain insight why goodness matters and how it relates to excellence. We will continue to delve into the concept of excellence in education during the coming weeks.
In Christ Jesus,
Sister Maria José, RSM
February 16-23
Thursday: HALF DAY—high school dismissal 11:15 a.m. middle school dismissal 11:20 a.m. Parent Teacher Conferences 1– 6 p.m.
JV boys’ basketball game @ Calvary Baptist 5 p.m.
Varsity boys’ basketball game @ Calvary Baptist 6:30 p.m.
JV girls’ basketball game @ ASC 6 p.m.
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Saturday: Bowling Match: girls 11 a.m. boys 2 p.m. Vista Lanes, Oscoda, MI
Monday: NO SCHOOL
JV girls’ basketball game @ ASC 6 p.m.
Varsity girls’ basketball game @ ASC 7:30 p.m.
6th grade volleyball game @ St. Johns 5:30 p.m.
7th grade volleyball game @ St. Elizabeth 5:30 p.m.
8th grade volleyball game @ St. Elizabeth 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Varsity girls’ basketball game @ Ashley 6 p.m.
Wednesday: Mass 8:30 a.m.
Ash Wednesday—First Day of Lent
Thursday: 6th grade volleyball game @ St. Johns 5:30 p.m.
February 24—28
Friday: ASC Jean Day
JV boys’ basketball game @ ASC 6 p.m.
Varsity boys’ basketball game @ ASC 7:30 p.m.
Monday: 6th grade volleyball game @ St. Johns 5:30 p.m.
News from the Counseling Office…
Seniors make every moment count, leave no regrets. Participate in all that you can, and make lasting memories. There is no time to stop putting effort in. The time is now to make final decisions on which college you plan to attending in the fall. There is still time to complete the Common App. Complete the FAFSA and attend area workshops. Talk with college advisors and attend college fairs. If you haven’t already…sign up for Parchment so that your transcripts can be sent to your top choice college(s). Scholarship awards should begin this next few months, please be in contact with your top college to identify time frame of announcements. Bay Foundation Scholarships are now available, please connect with the area resource center. Please inform Ms. Dewar of college acceptance and scholarships that you have been awarded.
Upcoming Events:
February 16th 4pm – 7pm Career Center Open House
February 17th PD – Career Center Closed
February 21st 11:17am – 11:42am Navy Recruiter Visit
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at your earliest convenience at kevin.clemons@ascbaycity.org or (989)892-2533 x117. I will also be available at Curriculum Nights and Parent/Teacher Conferences
BE BLESSED,
Kevin Clemons, Guidance Counselor
News from Miss Zoe…
Dear ASC families,
Many thanks to everyone who has been taking pictures at All Saints events and sending them to me for the All Saints Facebook pages! If anyone in the community takes pictures at events, service projects, club meetings, etc. and is open to sharing them, we may be able to post them to our Facebook page, website, or newsletter. We would be very thankful for any contributions! They can be sent in via email to zoe.robinson@ascbaycity.org.
I would also like to give a shout out to Mark Pijaszek, who takes absolutely beautiful photos at athletics games. We have a number of them on our website and are thankful for his talents! To see photos he has taken, you can find him on Facebook and on Flickr at flickr.com/photos/mpi_photo
Have a great rest of February, and here’s to (hopefully) more spring-like weather.
God bless,
Zoe Robinson
Sports News…
- Our All Saints Catholic student athletes had an impressive week!
- The pom team came in 3rd place at the state competition
- Our girls’ Varsity basketball team captured the NCTL Stripes Championship
- The boys’ Varsity basketball team is currently in a first place tie in the NCTL after a thrilling victory over Akron.
- Lauren Potvin finished in second place at the Bay County Bowling Tournament on February 14
We would also like to recognize Coach Jason Brzezinski on his 100th win as our boys’ Varsity basketball coach!
Congratulations Coach Brzezinski!
Cougar Corp News…
The halls are alive with the sounds of music at All Saints!
Our sixth grade beginning band has been working on learning brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The progress these young Cougar musicians are making is great to hear. Many of our 6th grade band members have taken me up on my “21-day challenge” in effort to make instrument practice a good and consistent daily habit. The habits and improving results I’m hearing in tone, intonation, and timing are shaping up.
Our advanced band members are working towards playing pep music for the final basketball game of this season. The double header is on Friday, February 24. If you have not had the opportunity to hear these young musicians in action yet I would highly recommend it. I think you will enjoy the music they have been working on.
We are on the lookout for gently used instruments for donation to the music program. If you have one or know someone who does please contact me at todd.bethune@ascbaycity.org with information.
Musically in Christ,
Todd Bethune
ASC band and music director
What We’re Up To…
During this second half of February we are working on several projects at All Saints. The main project is that of our school’s accreditation process, which we are near completion. As a staff we have been reviewing the tardy policy currently in place. Tardiness is the largest disciplinary issue at All Saints. Our concern is that it reduces the amount of learning that happens in a classroom. We are exploring ways to help our students to develop the self-discipline needed to be on time. We look forward to sharing with you the fruit of our labors.
Also in the works, we are gathering data on student achievement on content and skills through quizzes in the core learning areas. These quizzes do not count towards their grade. Instead we will use the data to guide our curricular efforts.
Good things are happening at All Saints!
A Note From Dinah…
Reminder the Pot of Gold is March 11!
Everyone on Northern Concrete Scholarship MUST donate a gift card for the event. The gift card can be any amount and for any place. You can get scrip and help yourself. I must have the gift card by February 28. Put my name and yours on the envelope so you get credit. If you do not respond, your scholarship will be taken away for 3 months. If you have any questions, please call me. I will not be calling.
Have a great month! Next week we will be on our Lenten journey.
Blessings,
Dinah DuRussel
A Note from Home & School Club…
A huge thank you to all who came out to the Euchre Tournament! It was such a success that we are looking into hosting another event!
Please be on the lookout for information regarding post prom.
Parish Info and Mass Opportunities
Deacon Gary, President of the Diocese of Saginaw Educational Committee visited All Saints and encouraged students to stay connected with God. One of the most powerful ways to grow in relationship with Christ is to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and receive Jesus himself. For that reason, we ask you to take a little time out of your busy lives each week to grow closer to God and to enjoy Mass as a family. We have included the Mass times for our Parishes in Bay City for your convenience.
All Saints Parish– St. James Site
710 Columbus Ave. Bay City, MI 48708
Mass Times: Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am
(989) 893-4693
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
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