Daily Announcements
February 22, 2012 - Department Day 2
Morning Prayer
Operation Rice Bowl 2012
As Lent begins, we are called to serve others and reflect on how Jesus served us. We can answer this desperate call to serve our poorest brothers and sisters though the Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl. Starting this week, bowls will be placed out so that students and teachers have the opportunity to donate. Use this Lenten season to reflect, pray, and give to our less fortunate neighbors.
Dear Lord,
You suffered and died for us so we could reach eternal happiness. Now it is our turn to give back to you. Guide us to recognize the needs of the hungry. Unite us in the goal to raise money and pray for those who hunger and thirst. Urge us to donate, and remind us to use our blessings to better the lives of others.
Amen
Happy Birthday to Remington Ricciuti, Erica Grubbs, Jacob Hirst, Sean Easler, and Coach Barrer!
WINTER BAND CONCERT on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00PM in Sunderbruch Auditorium. Join us for an exciting evening to celebrate music and learning, featuring performances from the AHS Jazz Band and Symphonic Band. Light refreshments to follow. We hope to see you there!
40 Days for Life: You can join the pray services on the following Tuesdays (Feb. 28, March 6th, March 20, March 27, and April 3) to unite with hundreds of other cities around the world for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history. Each day services will start 10 minutes after each class during the day in our chapel. Students in study halls may participate. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pohlmann.
SALSA KNIGHT Red Hot Raffle Tickets are now available in the Business Office. Please stop in and pick some up to sell - gracias!
Football 101 begins on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd at 6:10 AM. It is open to all AHS students and will be held every Wednesday and Friday for the rest of the school year. It is a agility, conditioning and recreational program that is designed to help students learn the game of football and the skills needed to excel in the sport.
OUT OF UNIFORM DAY - Today - The cost is $3 and the donation goes to the Spanish Club & U-Knighted for Life.
ACT TEST: Registration deadline for the April 14th ACT test at Assumption is March 9, 2012. If you are interested in taking the ACT test please register at their website at www.actstudent.org. Assumption’s high school code is 161-089.
All students interested in going to International Thespian Festival in Lincoln this summer need to get a registration info book from Mrs. La Corte. A $200 deposit is due by March 1.There will be a parent meeting on Feb. 8 during the Backstage Angels meeting at 6 pm in the aud for the parents of those students attending festival.
Attention students: we have an opportunity for you to design next year’s planner cover! Original artwork is preferred on an 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper. It may include words, diagrams, photographs, and sketches; it may not include copyrighted materials such as Disney Characters. A $20.00 gift certificate will be provided for the winner. Please have your design turned into the front office by Feb. 17th.
The library opens Monday-Thursday at 7am for students to access computers, printers, and use as a quiet place to study. Students are encouraged to stop in as often as needed.
SERVICE HOURS
Sacred Heart Cathedral is looking for students to assist with childcare during their Adult Faith Formation programs during Lent. They will be meeting on Tuesday evenings with soup supper about 6:00 following Mass with the programs beginning around 6:30-6:45. If you have any students interested in this service opportunity, they can contact me: Missey Heinrichs 324-0872 or maheinrichs@msn.com.
Need Service Hours? Have dresses you don’t wear? Bring your dresses to Ms. Pohlmann in B-4 or contact Ellie Simpson or Kelsey Klein to donate. Dresses will be donated to Cinderella’s Cellar, whose proceeds go to the Kahle Nursing Home. 1 service hour for every dress you donate!
ACTIVITY ZONE
Boys Basketball MAC Champion t-shirts are for sale in the Athletic Office for $15.
Sizes include: Youth - medium and large; Adult - medium, large, xl, xxl , xxxl
Please pick up your t-shirt today and support the Knights as they continue their state bound journey! Go Knights!
MEETINGS
Art Club will meet Wednesday after school to work on the Door project. Please bring your doors.
WRESTLERS: Please meet outside the wrestling room Thursday after school for a short meeting and to turn in uniforms. This meeting is for any student who was given a uniform. If you are unable to make the meeting, please contact Coach Miller at 563.320.4432.
There will be an informational meeting and sign up for all girls’ interested in playing Golf this spring on Thursday, Feb. 23, during homeroom time in room A-7.
STUDENT SERVICES
COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY: If you need help paying for college, College Goal Sunday is the event for you! Financial aid experts and trained volunteers will review the financial aid process with students and families, assist with the filing of the FAFSA, outline the results of the FAFSA, explain the next steps in the process, and provide information regarding additional opportunities for financial aid and scholarship. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 22, from 3-7 at St. Ambrose University, and on Saturday, February 25th from 9:30-1:30 at Scott Community College. For exact locations and things you need to bring, visit their website at www.iowacgs.org.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science EXPO will be held April 12, 2012 from 9am – 2pm. Check out their webpage for details and information.
ACT WORKSHOP: the ACT workshop, PACE, will be offered at Assumption High School on Monday & Tuesday, March 26th & 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Workshop participants will learn and practice a variety of test-taking skills, strategies for handling each type of test item, and techniques for the timed Essay test. In addition, each student will receive practice test booklets. Registration fee is $60.00. Sign up in Student Services by March 22nd.
LUNCH TODAY – Clamwich & Fish Sandwich
Thursday – Roast Chicken & Max
Friday – Mac & cheese and tuna wrap
PARENT INFORMATION
The Assumption Football Program will be sponsoring a weight training and conditioning clinic for any 6th, 7th and 8th grade students interested in learning and training the Knight Power way. Please click here for a registration form. Registrations are due February 24th.
WINTER BAND CONCERT on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00PM in Sunderbruch Auditorium. Join us for an exciting evening to celebrate music and learning, featuring performances from the AHS Jazz Band and Symphonic Band. Light refreshments to follow. We hope to see you there!
40 Days for Life: Parents can join the pray services on the following Tuesdays (Feb. 28, March 6th, March 20, March 27, and April 3) to unite with hundreds of other cities around the world for the largest and longest coordinated pro-life mobilization in history. Each day services will start 10 minutes after each class during the day in our chapel. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pohlmann.
Additional Wrestling T-Shirts will be on sale in the Athletic Office Monday after 12:00 p.m. The cost of the tshirt is $10.00.
Track and Field Gear: If interested in ordering Track and Field Gear please fill out an order form and return orders by Feb. 24th thank you.
Bethany for Children & Families’ Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) dental program is coming to Assumption High School very soon. Services include a dental exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and dental sealants if necessary. If your child then needs restorative work, Bethany for Children & Families will then also coordinate follow up appointments for that as well. All of these services provided are completely free of charge; including restorative work.
Your child will qualify if they meet the following criteria:
• They have never been to a dentist
• They have not been to the dentist in over six months
• They are not covered through private dental insurance. Children covered by Medicaid and Hawk-I are still eligible
• They are eligible for free/reduced lunches
Please complete the consent form and return to the school secretary by March 2nd. If your child qualifies, a letter will go home letting you know when your child will be seen. If your child does not qualify, parents will also be given a letter explaining why your child was not eligible. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Allers at 309-736-6650.
COURSE REGISTRATION: Parents, please be sure to check with your student that they have turned in their 2012-2013 course registration forms. These forms were due on February 1st and are needed ASAP in order to work on next year’s scheduling.
JMC: At Assumption we understand the importance of parent involvement in academics. Through JMC, our student information system, you are able to stay up to date on your students’ assignments and grades. You should have already received a username and password to access JMC, but if you have misplaced your information please contact Beth Carlson at 563-326-5313 ext. 200. To access JMC, please click here.
International Thespian Festival: All students interested in attending the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln this summer (June 25-30) must turn in a $200 deposit by March 1 to Mrs. La Corte. Please email Mrs. La Corte if you have questions (lacortel@mail.assumption.pvt.k12.ia.us).
PROM EXCHANGE: Winnie’s Wishes Resale Shop & More will be hosting a “Prom Event” on Saturday, March 24th from 1-4. There will be 50 brand new and many gently used dresses appropriate for prom, along with accessories. All dresses will be $25.00. Door prizes will be given out such as free manicures, make-up, gift cards to Granite City, free corsages & boutonnieres, string of fresh water pearls and much more. There will also be hair stylists on hand giving ideas on how they could make their hair special for that night as well as make-up artists to help with those tips and hints. If girls have dresses or accessories from previous years that they wish to donate, they will be given additional door prize tickets. Winnie’s Wishes is a new resale shop in the QCA that helps fund Winnie’s Place, which is a shelter for women who are homeless or victims of domestic violence with our without children.
April Knight is looking for donations of College Spirit Wear for the auction. If you would like to donate, items can be dropped off in the Development/Business Office. SAVE THE DATE for April Knight - April 20, 2012!
U-Knighted for Life: The U-Knighted for Life club is collecting fleece fabric donations for making baby blankets for the Women’s Choice Center. Please drop off your donation in the front office. Thank you!