Assumption Bands to present “…with Special Guest” on Sunday, March 27 at 3 PM

The Assumption Bands will perform their March concert “…with Special Guest” on Sunday, March 27 at 3 PM at Sunderbruch Auditorium. This concert will feature members of the Quad Cities music community in performance with the Assumption Band students. The Assumption Wind Ensemble will perform Blue and Green Music by Samuel Hazo with members of the Assumption Art Club creating art work inspired by the music. The Assumption Symphonic Band will be joined by the Quad Cities Ukulele Club in performing Spirit of Aloha by Brian Balmages. Dr. Rob Elfline, a piano professor from Augustana College, will perform the first movement of the Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, accompanied by the Assumption Symphonic Band. Dr. Nick Enz, Director of Bands at St. Ambrose University, will be conducting Infinity by Katahj Copley with the Assumption Symphonic Band. Admission is free.

Drama Kick-Off Event

A drama kick-off event will be held in the auditorium on Friday, September 3rd, at 3:30pm. Any students who are interested in participating in drama for the 2021-2022 school year are invited to attend this event to learn and discuss the coming year. Students will get to meet Ms. Stephanie DeLacy, our new Drama Director, as well as the drama officers for the year.

Literary Guild

Assumption Literary Guild

Reading literature that supplements the required literary curriculum is a valuable extension of student learning. The Assumption Literary Guild allows students the opportunity to strengthen their reading abilities and enjoyment of reading through guided instruction that is both fun and functional.

Students wishing to participate in the Assumption Literary Guild may select books that interest them from a diverse list (provided by each English teacher). After reading a book, the student must set up a time to meet with the book’s assigned teacher during his or her office hours. (Students should email the teacher in advance to set up a date & time.)

The teacher and student will then conference together, one-on-one, and the student will be prompted with both specific and open-ended questions. Once the five-to-ten-minute conference is finished, the teacher will inform the student whether or not his or her conference has demonstrated knowledge of and engagement with the novel and earned a passing mark; if so, she will record one point for the book.

As of 2020/2021, each book conference is worth one point. (Note: Book conferences from 2017-2020 have been “grandfathered in” at their former value of 1, 2, or 3 points.)

Students who have earned three points by the May 1st of their senior year will be recognized at the Senior Honors and Awards ceremony as members of the guild! Seniors who have read 10+ books will be recognized as “distinguished members.” The senior with the most points will be recognized as “president” of the guild with a special certificate.

Assumption Literary Guild:

  • Club Member (3+ books)
  • Distinguished Member (10+ books)
  • Highest Score (by grade) = GUILD PRESIDENT!

Freaky Friday!

Join us March 6th & 7th at 7:00 p.m., and March 8th at 2:00 p.m. for the Assumption Knight Players musical production of Freaky Friday!

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.

Reserved seating on sale NOW at www.showtix4u.com/events/78. General admission tickets available at the door!