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March 24, 2023 – Elementary Newsletter

Principal’s Corner

Dear ASCE Families,

Thank you to all the families who participated in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade! Thank you to all who helped put together our beautiful float, many thanks to the Bader family, Dengler family, Felske family, Kerbleski family, Najdowski family, and the Olson family! Also, thank you to Mr. Bethune and the middle school band members who joined the elementary on the float! It was fantastic to be part of the parade and a great day to be a Cougar!

We celebrated a wonderful Mass with Bishop Gruss on Friday. It was a beautiful celebration as preschool, elementary, middle and high school students and staff joined Bishop Gruss and Father Jose for Mass. After Mass, Bishop Gruss visited each classroom and took time to answer many questions from our students. Thank you Bishop Gruss!

As we continue our Lenten journey let us be reminded of the many gifts we have been given and give thanks to our Lord.

Many Blessings,
Mrs. Rhodus

Prayer

Jesus our Lord, You have called Lazarus to life, and saved us all from death. You have set us free from sin and given us everlasting life. We thank You and love You! Who live and reign with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

Hardensen, Karla. (1991). Children’s Daily Prayer. Liturgy Training Publications.

Virtue of the Week

During morning prayer on Monday, March 27, we will introduce Magnificence

Doing great things for God, such as using one’s talents for good, helping others, and making an extra sacrifice.

Dear Jesus, sometimes I do not want to do the right thing. Help me now to do the right thing for You and to do all things, great or small, with great love. Amen

Literacy Night

Literacy Night is this Wednesday, March 29 from 6:00– 7:00pm. Students will get the opportunity to read and participate in reading activities with their family. This is also a great way to take advantage of some extra AR testing time!

SumDog

Sumdog is a highly engaging free app for personalized practice that we use for during math class as a review tool. This is a fun way to motivate and engage students as they compete against other classes and schools, locally or nationally. Scores are based on accuracy, while the students’ individual scores are based on the number of questions answered correctly during the contest. The class score is based on the average of the number of students and correct answers. There was a Michigan statewide contest last week, out of all the participating schools in Michigan, which was 1,026 students in total, Norah Ritter came in 2nd place!!! Norah is in 2nd grade in Mrs. Heintskill’s class and worked so hard to earn her 2nd place! Way to go Norah! The whole 2nd grade class placed 9th out of 178 classes. You all did an amazing job, we are very proud of you!

Door Decorating Contest

As a part of Reading Month, each class had a door decorating contest. All the doors turned out fantastic. Great job teachers and students! The ASC senior students came over to judge the doors (see pictures on the following page). The winners are in…. Congratulations to 2nd grade for taking first place, right behind them was 3rd grade in second place, followed by 4th grade who came in third place! Great job to everyone!

Fun Fair

Fun Fair is Friday, April 14. We are accepting donations of 2 liter pop, candy, and prizes. We are also in need of volunteers to work the games and prize table. A flyer with sign up details went home earlier this week. If you are able to help out, please use this link on the following page to sign up (you may have to copy and paste it). Thank you!

Spring Bazaar

All Saints Cougar Club is having a Spring Bazaar on April 1, 2023 at the ASC Gym! If you are a vendor or just want to shop around, be sure to attend. See info on the flyer.

COVID Tests

If you are in need of a box of 2 Covid tests, let the office know. This is based on a first come first serve basis.

Student of the Week: Congratulations to our Students of the Week for the week of 3/27/2023– 3/31/2023…

Mrs. Cook– Done for the year
Mrs. Alles– Done for the year
Mrs. Germain– Done for the year
Mrs. Heintskill– Charlotte Heintskill
Mrs. Nixon- Done for the year
Mrs. Neetz– Kaylee Cieszlak
Mrs. Little– Logan Majdecki

Student Prayer Requests… I Pray…

Mrs. Cook– For my pet.
Mrs. Alles- For my family.
Mrs. Germain– For all the teachers.
Mrs. Heintskill– For the Earth.
Mrs. Nixon– For Mrs. Heintskill.
Mrs. Neetz– For Isaac’s Grandpa.
Mrs. Little– For peace in the world.

Upcoming News

4/1– Spring Bazaar
4/3– 4/7– Spring Break!
4/7– Good Friday
4/9– Happy Easter!
4/10– School resumes

Upcoming School Events

4/11-4/12– STEM Bus
4/14/23 – Fun Fair
4/24– 4/28 – Book Fair
5/1–5/5 – Teacher Appreciation Week
5/7 – Loons Fundraiser
5/15-5/17 – Camp Timbers
6/2 – Field Day

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