Little Cougar News

Principal’s Corner

Dear ASCE Families,
Thank you to all of our families who attended our STEAM event last Saturday. It was a fabulous opportunity to support our science, technology, engineering, art, and math education here at All Saints. A very big thank you to our STEAM committee members; Kelly Brzezinski, April DiRusso, Kristina Douglas, Heather Pease, Bethany Proctor, Andrea Wetters, and Kelly Williams. We truly appreciate your time and effort in putting together such a wonderful evening!

Please check out the new addition to our newsletter, Virtue of the Week. Each week we will add the Virtue that will be presented on Monday during Monday morning prayer. This will give parents an opportunity to talk with their child about the virtue that will be discussed the following week. We spend time during Monday morning prayer talking about the virtue of the week and teachers spend time discussing the virtue as well.
Living the virtue helps us to be rooted in our faith. It helps us to be more aware of the people around us and help when we can. It allows us to see the beauty in the world and be mindful to care for all we have been given. If you would like more information on the virtues, please stop by the school office. Thank you!

Many Blessings,
Mrs. Rhodus

Prayer

O Father, thank you for this day and all that it brings. We especially pray for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted just for believing in You. Give us courageous hearts and a strong faith. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hardensen, Karla. (2022). Children’s Daily Prayer. Liturgy Training Publications

Children’s Daily Prayer 

Virtue of the Week

During morning prayer on Monday, November 14 we will introduce the virtue: Prayerfulness
Being still, listening, and being willing to talk to God as a friend.

Mode’s Tavern Fundraiser

Be sure to stop into Mode’s Tavern for a delicious meal on Monday, November 14th. 20% of all sales from open to close go to ASCE Home and School.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

The food drive is in full swing! Be sure to bring in non– perishable food items before Wednesday, November 16. The food will be delivered to local food pantries just in time for Thanksgiving! The classroom with the most feathers on their turkey at the end of the food drive wins! So let’s have fun while helping the community and those in need!

Sacramental Preparation 

Sacramental Preparation is a very special and important part of a child’s journey. Please contact your home parish to see what their requirements are for each Sacrament. See the parish contact information on the following page. 

All Saints Cougar Club

Are you interested in saving money on tuition? Do you like to be part of projects and events? Consider joining the All Saints Cougar Club (formerly Holy Trinity Booster Club) to earn tuition assistance. If you are interested in joining, please contact Rene Amyotte at ramyotte@1016.org or simply join the next meeting. On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the ASC Gym.

Virtus Training

There is an upcoming Virtus Training on Monday, December 12, 2022. If you are needing recertification or wish to become a volunteer, please join the training. You can register for it online at www.saginaw.org.

Toy Drive

Girls on the Run is having a toy drive for the children at the Underground Railroad. This service project is a wonderful way to help the women and children’s shelter in Saginaw. If you wish to donate, please send in a new, unwrapped gift and put it in the box by the office. But hurry, this toy drive ends Monday, November 21, 2022.

Pam’s Pantry

Pam’s Pantry is coming soon! These seasoning packets make great gifts and delicious dips for the Christmastime! This amazing fundraiser gives back 50% of sales to our school! More information will be sent out in the near future.

Cooler Temperatures

The temperature is cooling down now. Fall is definitely upon us. Please be sure your child(ren) have 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.

Student of the Week

Congratulations to our Student of the week for the week 11/14/2022– 11/18/2022!!!

Mrs. Cook– E5/Kindergarten: Mia Pisarkiewicz
Mrs. Alles– Kindergarten: Nora Mendoza
Mrs. Germain– 1st grade: Emery Huffman
Mrs. Heintskill– 2nd grade: Velda Ackley
Mrs. Nixon– 3rd grade: Alex Shmina
Mrs. Neetz– 4th grade: Emmaline Majdecki
Mrs. Little– 5th grade: Xavier Nugent

Student Prayer Requests…I Pray…

Mrs. Cook- We have a good school year.
Mrs. Alles- For my family.
Mrs. Germain- For my mom and dad.
Mrs. Heintskill– That I get a puppy for Christmas.
Mrs. Nixon– That everyone treats people the way they want to be treated.
Mrs. Neetz– That I do good on my solo.
Mrs. Little– For winter.

Upcoming News

11/22– Field trip to The State Theatre
11/23– Thanksgiving Break
11/27– Advent begins
11/28– School resumes

All Saints Catholic Elementary 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

Little Cougar News

Principal’s Corner

Dear ASCE Families,
This has been a short, but a very full week! We celebrated Halloween on Monday with a wonderful parade; the children had amazing costumes! A very big thank you to Father Steve for coming to school Monday morning to bless all of our students with a wonderful Halloween blessing.

Yesterday, for the Solemnity of All Saints, we celebrated a beautiful Mass along with middle school and high school staff and students.
The Knights of Columbus brought an icon of St. Joseph to be displayed at church. Before Mass, Dr. Osborn from the Diocese shared
information with the children about the icon. Thank you to Mr. Bauer from the K of C for sharing the icon of St. Joseph with our
students.

As a reminder, we do not have school tomorrow or Friday. We wish all of our staff safe travels as they head to Lansing for MANS 2022
Education Conference.

Many Blessings,
Mrs. Rhodus

Prayer

O God, we cannot hope to unravel all mysteries, so help us to understand You with our hearts. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hardensen, Karla. (2022). Children’s Daily Prayer. Liturgy Training Publications

Children’s Daily Prayer 

Mode’s Tavern Fundraiser

Be sure to stop into Mode’s Tavern for a delicious meal on Monday, November 14th. 20% of all sales from open to close go to ASCE
Home and School.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

ASCE will have a Thanksgiving food drive contest for each classroom. For every food item brought in, their classroom
turkey will get a feather. This begins Monday, November 7 and ends Wednesday, November 16. The food will be
delivered to the All Saints Food Pantry just in time for Thanksgiving! The classroom with the most feathers on their
turkey at the end of the food drive wins! So let’s have fun while helping the community and those in need!

Pam’s Pantry

Pam’s Pantry is coming soon! These seasoning packets make great gifts and delicious dips for the Christmastime! This fundraiser gives back
50% of sales to our school! More information will be sent out in the near future.

Sacramental Preparation 

Sacramental Preparation is a very special and important part of a child’s journey. Please contact your home parish to see what their requirements are for each Sacrament. See the parish contact information on the following page. 

All Saints Cougar Club

Are you interested in saving money on tuition? Do you like to be part of projects and events? Consider joining the All Saints Cougar Club (formerly
Holy Trinity Booster Club) to earn tuition assistance. If you are interested in joining, please contact Rene Amyotte at
ramyotte@1016.org or simply join the next meeting. On Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the ASC Gym.

Sock Drive

A big thank you to Adelaila Costilla and the 2nd grade class for their idea of the very successful Socktober sock drive. Also, a big thank you to
Sophia Wiegand who organized a sock drive at Bonnie’s Sewing Center, anyone who donated there was entered into a drawing. At the end of her
sock drive, she drew 3 names and each person won a quilt kit. As a result she added a significant amount of socks to the fourth grade collection of
socks. A big thank you to everyone who participated, it was an amazing fundraiser! Socks were delivered to the St. James’s jail ministry sock drive,
Good Samaritan Rescue Mission, and women’s shelter. Last Thursday, Adelaila and her family delivered socks to the mission shelter (see the
picture below). Way to go ASCE!!

Cooler Temperatures

The temperature is cooling down now. Fall is definitely upon us. Please be sure your child(ren) have the appropriate clothing for outside temperatures. The students go outside for recess and/or gym. They are outside unless it is raining or the “feels like” temperature is below 10 degrees.

Student of the Week

Congratulations to our Student of the week for the week: 11/7/2022-11/11/2022!!!

Mrs. Cook– E5/Kindergarten: Christopher Davis
Mrs. Alles– Kindergarten: Kiko Kusmierz
Mrs. Germain– 1st grade: Max Jarvis
Mrs. Heintskill– 2nd grade: Rowan Trepkowski
Mrs. Nixon– 3rd grade: Elanore Briggs
Mrs. Neetz– 4th grade: Olivia Mrozinski
Mrs. Little– 5th grade: Carolyne Bader

Student Prayer Requests…I Pray…

Mrs. Cook- For the stray animals.
Mrs. Alles- For my family.
Mrs. Germain- For my friends.
Mrs. Heintskill– For my brother, Lane.
Mrs. Nixon– For all the people in the hospital.
Mrs. Neetz– For my cousin who is in the hospital.
Mrs. Little– For world peace.

Upcoming News

11/14– Mode’s Tavern Fundraiser
11/16– Turkey Food Drive Ends
11/17- Mass @ 8:30am
11/19– GOTR Race

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

Little Cougar News

Principal’s Corner

We are looking forward to celebrating our All Saints Families with All Saints All Together this Sunday. We will gather together at the Nickless Family Community Pavilion from 3:00– 5:00pm. There will be activities, food, and Cougar spirit. The grade with the highest percentage of their class in attendance will win a pizza party. Hopefully, we will see all our families there! 

Wishing everyone a blessed weekend! 

Prayer

Dear Lord, 

We pray to You for our needs and the needs of others: our family, neighborhood, and the world. May we open our eyes to those in need and respond in goodness and charity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Children’s Daily Prayer 

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. 

Mass with Bishop Gruss

You’re invited to celebrate Catholic Schools with a back to school mass with Bishop Gruss. All are welcome to attend at the Cathedral of Mary the Assumption in Saginaw on Sunday, October 9 at 5:00pm. 

Fence

The fence section along 14th street has been assembled. We are hopeful it will be installed next week. 

Morning Drop-Off

Parents please drop your child(ren) off at the door in the morning. Please do not enter the school, unless your child(ren) is in preschool. In the mornings, the 14th Street entrance is for drop off only. If you wish to walk your child to the door, you can park along the side streets or in the ASC parking lot. Thank you! 

Sacramental Preparation 

Sacramental Preparation is a very special and important part of a child’s journey. Please contact your home parish to see what their requirements are for each Sacrament. See the parish contact information on the following page. 

NWEA Testing

NWEA testing is underway for our K– 5 students. Please be sure your child(ren) have breakfast everyday. It is hard to focus while hungry. NWEA testing will continue through October 14, 2022

Gratitown Coupon Book Fundraiser

Gratitown coupon books are for sale again! This is an excellent way to support our school along with local businesses. The cost is $30.00 per coupon book. Each book has over $3,000.00 in savings! Be sure to purchase yours in the elementary school office (cash and check only please). Checks can be made out to All Saints. These also make great gifts for birthdays and the upcoming holidays! 

Student Prayer Requests…I Pray…

Mrs. Cook- E5/Kindergarten: For my cat. 

Mrs. Alles- Kindergarten: For Mom and Dad. 

Mrs. Germain- 1st grade: For my Great Grandma. 

Mrs. Heintskill- 2nd grade: For all the pets. 

Mrs. Nixon- 3rd grade: For Mrs. Nixon and her family. 

Mrs. Neetz- 4th grade: That everyone stays safe. 

Mrs. Little- 5th grade: For world peace. 

Student of the Week

Congratulations to our Student of the week for the week : 9/26/22– 9/30/22 

Mrs. Cook– Amariana Daley 

Mrs. Alles- David Cole 

Mrs.Germain- Scarlet Oros 

Mrs. Heintskill– Adelaila Costilla 

Mrs. Nixon– None this week. 

Mrs. Neetz– Isaac Taylor 

Mrs. Little– Corteze Whitehead 

Student of the Week

9/24/2022– Jonathan Rand book signing at Northwoods in Pinconning 

9/25/22– All Saints All Together (see flyer) 

9/29/22– 1st grade to Leaman’s 

Parish Info and Mass Times

Going to mass with your family is very important as Catholics. It is our duty as Christians to honor our Father. There are many options to choose from to accommodate our busy lives. See below the list of the parishes in Bay City and their mass times. 

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

Little Cougar News

Principal’s Corner

It has been a wonderful two weeks of school. We celebrated our first mass together, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as a school community yesterday. It was beautiful to be together in church and we were all excited to have the pews in church.

We are looking forward to celebrating our first Monday prayer as a school community next week. During Monday prayer we will discuss a new virtue each week. This week we are focusing on Affability.

We begin our soccer season and GOTR (Girls on the Run) this Monday. Good luck to all our cougars!!

Wishing everyone a blessed weekend!

Dear Lord,

Our children are filled with emotions about this new school year. Fill them with peace instead of worry. Give them courage instead of fear. Strengthen them with your presence as they navigate their way through this school year.

Amen.

Picture Day

Picture day is set for Wednesday, September 14. Preschool-4 through 5th grade will be photographed this day. Order forms were sent home. You can purchase pictures online at geskusphoto.com/fallorders, or send exact cash or check with your student on picture day. The school code is 4833KJNGYLUFPF. Students may dress up for their pictures, no jeans please. Make-up and Preschool– 3 picture day is Tuesday, October 18.

School Uniform Orders

Uniform ordering will be different this year. We are excited to use Prestige Merchandising as our new vendor! You can visit our online store through this link, https://allsaintsmerch.itemorder.com/shop/home/.

Ordering and payment is done directly through this online store, so there is no need to send payments to the school. Hurry and place your order, this store closes Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 11:59pm!

Morning Drop-Off

Parents please drop your child(ren) off at the door in the morning. Please do not enter the school. The 14th Street entrance is for drop off only. If you wish to walk your child to the door, you can park along the side streets or in the ASC parking lot. Thank you!

Jean Days

Every Friday students have the option to wear blue jeans and an All Saints shirt, or school uniform. No holes or jeans other than blue please.

Sacramental Preparation 

Sacramental Preparation is a very special and important part of a child’s journey. Please contact your home parish to see what their requirements are for each Sacrament. See the parish contact information on the following page.

Gratitown Coupon Book Fundraiser

Gratitown coupon books are for sale again! This is an excellent way to support our school along with local businesses. The cost is $30.00 per coupon book. Each book has over $3,000.00 in savings! Be sure to purchase yours in the elementary school office (cash and check only please). Checks can be made out to All Saints. These also make great gifts for birthdays and the upcoming holidays! See attached flyer.

Aftercare

Aftercare is available daily after school until 6:00pm. When picking up your child(ren) from aftercare, please use the 14th St. entrance and ring the designated aftercare doorbell . Billing will be done the second Tuesday of each month. These bills will be sent to you via email. There is currently still availability for aftercare.

Chaperones

Anyone who is interested in chaperoning for field trips must have a background check completed. If you are interested, you can contact Sharon Goik at Sharon.goik@ascbaycity.org or call her at 989-892-2533 ext. 123.

Water Bottles

Please be sure your child(ren) bring a water bottle to school with them daily. There is a water filling station, but there are no drinking fountains.

Mark Your Calendars

On September 24 Jonathan Rand will be at Northwoods in Pinconning to sign children’s book American Chiller and/or Michigan Chiller books.

Upcoming News

9/19/22– Students may wear blue jeans and favorite football team shirt/jersey

9/25/22– All Saints All Together (see flyer)

Student Prayer Requests…I Pray…

Mrs. Cook- E5/Kindergarten: For Mom and Dad.

Mrs. Alles- Kindergarten: For my dog.

Mrs. Germain- 1st grade: For my family.

Mrs. Heintskill- 2nd grade: For Zander.

Mrs. Nixon- 3rd grade: For my teacher.

Mrs. Neetz- 4th grade: That I move quickly.

Mrs. Little- 5th grade: For everyone in the hospital.

Parish Info and Mass Times

Going to mass with your family is very important as Catholics. It is our duty as Christians to honor our Father. There are many options to choose from to accommodate our busy lives. See below the list of the parishes in Bay City and their mass times.

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