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48735 Warren Road www.allsaintscs.com Office(734) 459-2490 Attendance(734) 459-6873Canton, MI 48187Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit

Volume 4, Issue 3

At All SAintS CAtholiC SChool

september 11, 2017

Celebrating Community

Protecting God’s ChildrenSold OutThe Protecting God’s Children Workshop on Tuesday at All Saints has sold out. If you have registered, a light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the program will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. in the school gym.

For further questions, please call the office at (734) 459-2490.

Wednesday Is Spirit Day, Hurricane ReliefIn keeping with our mission to serve others, All Saints Catholic School is excited to participate in the “Student to Student: A Catholic School Response to Hurricane Harvey” campaigned recently launched by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

On Wednesday, September 13, 2017 (our first Spirit Day), we are asking students to bring in donations to help Catholic schools impacted by the storm to rebuild, reopen, and re-enroll students. This is a powerful opportunity to engage students in living the Gospel message of compassionate service and generosity to others.

Coins and bills will be accepted in homerooms on this day only and All Saints Catholic School will then make a donation to the NCEA. Thank you in advance for your help.

On Spirit Days, students may dress in any All Saints t- shirt or sweatshirt showing school spirit (sports, clubs, grade level colors, etc.), with PE pants.

Sweatshirts, including hoodies, purchased through the online BSN Sideline Store are approved for spirit days only and are not approved for daily wear.

School Club Sign-Up Due FridayAll Saints Catholic School offers a wide variety of student clubs and activities for our elementary and junior high school students. These activities give All Saints students the opportunity to develop their talents and explore new interests, as well as connect with other students who share their passions.

While all clubs furnish students with the opportunity to focus on their individual interests, others also provide students with a chance to use their talents to give back to the community and their school through leadership and service initiatives.

If you are interested in club sign-up, you must complete the online form no later than Friday, September 15, 2017. Club descriptions can be found on our website at www.allsaintscs.com/clubinfo. Sign-up at: www.allsaintscs.com/clubs

Traffic Help NeededWe are looking for any parent volunteers to assist with morning and afternoon traffic. Each traffic position only requires about 20-30 minutes of time each day. If you are interested, please contact the office for more information at [email protected].

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Fund for All Saints StartsThis year’s Fund for All Saints charitable giving campaign will kick-off this week. Last year, the Fund for All Saints raised more than $110,000 and helped us complete a number of curricular, capital, and facility projects.

This year’s theme is Every Gift, Every Family and our goal is to have 100% participation from current families and staff. The Fund for All Saints directly benefits the students, faculty, and staff of All Saints. It allows us to continue laying the foundation, not only providing an excellent academic education, but also developing the spiritual and moral growth of each student. And, as partners in the success of All Saints, we have a responsibility to strengthen our learning environment.

Our school - through tuition alone - can only accomplish certain essential needs. Today, the gap between the cost to educate a student and tuition is about $750; therefore, we ask our current parents, alumni parents, grandparents, and friends, to partner with us and make a charitable gift to the Fund for All Saints.

Letters, commitment cards, and information highlighting the importance of participation will be mailed to each household this week, and as you prayerfully consider a gift to the Fund for All Saints, remember it takes our entire community to reach our goal.

Be assured that 100% of your gift will directly support the mission of All Saints Catholic School. No matter how big or small, together we can reach our goals and ensure the excellence of All Saints Catholic School. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

In The KnowTuesday, September 12Protecting God’s Children 6:00-9:00 p.m. (light dinner served at 5:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, September 13Spirit Day

Donations for Hurricane Relief

Friday, September 15Room Parent Meeting2:00 p.m.

Movie Night (Grades 5-6)Multipurpose Room6:30 p.m.www.allsaintscs.com/movie

Wednesday, September 20School Picture Day

High School Information Night6:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 21School Picture Day

Friday, September 22Movie Night (Grades 2-4)Multipurpose Room6:30 p.m.www.allsaintscs.com/movie

Thursday, September 28Last Day For Shorts

High School Information NightRepresentatives from 10 Catholic high schools will be at All Saints Catholic School from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. This is a great opportunity for middle school students and their parents to find out more about each school’s spiritual, academic, athletic, and social programs.

High schools who will have admission representatives available are Brother Rice, Cabrini, Catholic Central, Divine Child, Fr. Gabriel Richard, Ladywood, Mercy, Orchard Lake St. Mary, St. Catherine of Siena, and U of D Jesuit. Representatives can also discuss the High School Placement Test, the freshman application process, academic scholarships, and need-based financial aid offerings.

We hope to see you at All Saints Catholic School from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

Family Bingo Night: Sept. 29thBring your entire family to a fun-filled night of Bingo and exciting prize giveaways on Friday, September 29th beginning at 7:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend Family Bingo Night which will take place in the All Saints Multi-Purpose Room. Families may purchase Bingo Cards for $1.00 each, along with pizza, beverages and snacks – all at affordable prices. Please RSVP and place your food order by Tuesday, September 26th.

The parent meeting for 2nd grade students who will be making their First Communion this year will be on either Oct. 2 or Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. The registration form and calendar are on the website. The parent meeting for 4th grade students who will be participating in Reconciliation prep will be on either Jan. 29 or Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. The registration form and calendar are on the Saint Kenneth website.

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48735 Warren Road www.allsaintscs.com Office(734) 459-2490 Attendance(734) 459-6873Canton, MI 48187Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit

All Saints’ MOPS MeetingsAre you looking for a group of moms that you can share ups and downs with? Where you can encourage other moms? Then MOPS is for you!

MOPS is an international non-profit Christian organization. Its mission is to support moms of young children (kindergarten and younger) and create communities where moms can share, laugh, cry, pray, eat, smile, and create, all while deepening their faith and creating lasting friendships. This group builds community over craft projects, listening to guest speakers, sharing potluck buffets, and facilitating discussions.

We also offer a MOPs Kids program for your little ones to enjoy some age appropriate crafts, toys, and activities and allergy-friendly snacks. Our caregivers have all fulfilled the Archdiocesan requirements for working with children and have completed special MOPs training. Our next meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2017, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. If you would like more information please contact Julie Sweetman [email protected].

Weekly Parent Prayer Sessions Are Every FridayAre you looking for a prayerful way to start your day? Come to the weekly Parent Prayer Sessions held every Friday at 8:10 a.m. in the First Hall Chapel. Each session lasts about 20 minutes and is a wonderful way to wrap-up your week. Moms and dads on their way home or on their way to work after morning drop-off are encouraged to participate.

The Parent Prayer Team also has an online document where families can leave requests for prayer intentions, which are noted during the Friday sessions. Younger children are welcomed to stay with their parents during prayers.

Our first two movie nights of the school year have just been announced and registration is available online at www.allsaintscs.com/movie.

The first movie night is for 5th-6th graders this Friday and the movie is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Long Haul.”

The second movie night is for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders on Friday, Sept. 22nd and the movie is “The Lego Batman Movie.”

Students may bring one guest with you. Admission is $5 per person and includes water, punch, or lemonade with a bag of popcorn or chips. The concession stand will also be selling a wide variety of candy and treats. Please purchase your ticket(s) online by the Thursday before the movie date.

NOTE - Cell phones are to be left at home or checked-in at the registration table upon entering the multi-purpose room.

Movie Nights: Sept. 15th, Sept. 22nd


Sept. Lunches Start Today,October Ordering Now OpenOrdering for October hot lunches is now open and will end at 11:50 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th. No late orders will be accepted after this date. Please check the menus at www.allsaintscs.com/hotlunch and place your students’ hot lunch order by the September 17th deadline. A reminder that there are NO EXTRAS available on Subway and All You Can Eat Pancake entrées. We cannot credit your lunch account for student sick days or class field trips. With your first hot lunch order, please double-check all information, especially your students’ teacher, to ensure accuracy, and make any necessary changes.

Our hot lunch service will begin with special lunches to support the ASCS Auction from September 11th through 15th. Regular hot lunches will begin on September 18th. When sending your student with a lunch from home, please remember to include a napkin and any utensils they may need.

Low fat white, chocolate and strawberry milk will be available on a daily basis. Milk cost is 50¢ this school season.

Please send your student with the appropriate amount of change.

If your student forgot his/her lunch, a lunch will be provided for them. Choices could include PB&J or cheese sandwich, string cheese, cheesy crackers, milk or other offerings as they are available. You will be billed $3.00 for each forgotten lunch.The snack cart is now up and running. Offerings include bagel & cream cheese, blueberry muffins, cereal & milk, Sun Chips, fruit roll ups, Goldfish, Pringles, Rice Krispie treats, assorted baked chips, mini Oreo’s, Famous Amos mini chocolate chip cookies, Cheeze-Its, Gardetto’s, string cheese, water, Sunny-D, orange and apple juice. Other snacks will be added as they become available. All snacks are priced at $1.00 each. Please don’t rely on the snack cart for your students’ entire lunch. Occasionally the snack cart is not open and your student won’t be able to purchase.

We will again be offering chocolate chip cookies, nachos and pretzels for sale this season. A regular schedule will be set soon. Watch for specific sale dates for these special items.

Hot Lunch Deadline11:50 p.m.Sept. 17th

Father Gabriel Richard High School, Ann Arbor, is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, October 4th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All family members are welcome.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about what makes Father Gabriel Richard an exceptional place to learn and grow. Visit the school, meet the teachers, and talk with our sports coaches, and student clubs.

Our award-winning Madrigal singers will also be performing. For more information please contact Jessica Jenkins at 734-662-0496 ext. 249 or [email protected].

FGR Open HouseOctober 4th

Interested in Cub Scouts?Registration starts soon to join Cub Scout Pack 760. Boys who are currently in kindergarten through 4th grade are welcome to come and learn more about Cub Scout Pack 760 at the following event:

New Scout Enrollment MeetingWednesday, September 13, 2017 7:00 p.m. - ASCS Library

We’re very excited to offer a brand new program this year called the Lion program, just for boys in kindergarten! Any questions, or for more information, contact Jen Thomas at [email protected] or visit us at www.ascspack760.org.


Over the weekend, the girls varsity 2 volleyball team swept all three games against St. Stephen N.B. at All Saints. Congratulations girls!

Congratulations to the Blue Thunder varsity and junior varsity cross country teams, who defeated St. Mary’s of Rockwood last week in their first meet of the season!

V2 Volleyball Sweeps!

Cross Country Wins First Meet

Register Before Sept. 18th!Registration is now open for basketball and bowling (Winter). This season there will be NO LATE REGISTRATIONS accepted, so please notice the deadlines.

Basketball registration is open to 4th-8th grade boys and girls from 8/24/17 to 9/18/17.Bowling registration is open to 5th-8th grade boys and girls from 8/24/17 to 9/18/17.

To register your student to play basketball for All Saints: 1. Go to the ASCS Athletics website at www.ascsathletics.com 2. Click on Register Online 3. Please read the information at the top of the page.4. Choose Boys Grades 4-8 or Girls Grades 4-8 5. Click Begin Registration

If you do not complete the registration process and remit payment via PayPal, your registration will be automatically delete. Please make sure that you complete the entire process.

After registering, please fill out the Athletic Requirements Form that can be found in the Forms drop down menu or by clicking here. Please fill this out for each student athlete. This form only needs to be filled out once per school year.

Please note that in addition to registering for a Fall, Winter, or Spring sport, each family who has a child in the ASCS CYO program must become a member of the ASCS CYO Booster Club for the 2017-2018 school year. If you have not already become a member for the 2017-2018 school year, please complete the ASCS CYO Booster Club Membership registration in addition to sport registration. Note that if you select the sport registration option and are not currently a Booster Club member, the registration system will automatically have you register for the Booster Club first and then allow you to proceed with the sport registration.

If you have any questions, please contact John Schultz at [email protected] or Chris Laroo at [email protected].

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Classroom Happenings...

In case you missed it, Ms. Roser, the new art teacher, published an Art video on YouTube last week. If you haven’t seen it, check it out on All Saints’ YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/allsaintscs.

As part of their Friday global current events focus, students in the junior high explored: the impact of major natural disasters, the economics of the National Football League, and how New Earth, a Los Angeles non-profit, is providing opportunities to improve the lives of inner-city youth.

Last week, our 8th grade scientists worked on their laboratory measurement and observation skills in science. They used the triple beam balance, graduated cylinders, and thermometers to take measurements and do calculations. They then used this data to make graphs and draw conclusions about what they observed.

Shop Amazon, Support ASCSDid you know you can support All Saints Catholic School when you shop on Amazon.com? Through the AmazonSmile program, which is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.

Simply visit www.allsaintscs.com/smile and you will be prompted to select a charitable organization. Once selected, each time you shop, visit smile.amazon.com, and you’re charity will be saved at the top. Happy shopping!

Club Description Day/Times Location Club Leaders

After School Tutoring (Grades 3-5)

Students are able to sign up for after school tutoring and homework help. Each week, a staff member and 7th and 8th grade students will work one-on-one with students or in small groups.

Meets September through May Mondays 2:45p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Room 207 Mrs. Geyer Mrs. MacLellan Mrs. Trower Mrs. Werner

Anti-Bullying Club (Grades 6-8)

Be a part of spreading the word that bullying is hurtful and not the right thing to do! Learn about bullying and how to stop it. Be a model of kindness and help students being affected by bullying. Activities we'll be doing this year will focus on anti-bullying outreach, activities with younger students, and teaching students throughout the school how to take a stand against bullying.

Meets October through May 3rd Monday of each month 2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Room 208 Mrs. Lerch Ms. Miller Mrs. Whalen

Art Club (Grades 5-8)

Art Club provides students an opportunity to explore his/her creative side. Students will get a chance to work with different art materials every other Tuesday from 2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Meets September through May 4th Monday of each month

Art Room Ms. Roser Mrs. Shore

Band (Grades 5-8)

Students may sign up for an after school band ensemble. No prior instrumental music knowledge is necessary—we will learn how to play the instrument at rehearsals. Instruments to begin on in fifth grade include: flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and alto saxophone. There will be a prospective band member and parent meeting with Mr. Ryan to talk about renting instruments, rehearsal information, and more!

Meets September to May Tuesday and Thursdays 2:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

Music Room

Mr. Ryan

Choir (Grades 4-8)

Choir is open to any 4th- 8th grade student at ASCS. Students are

Meets September through May

Music Room

Mr. Arnould Ms. Fleming

encouraged to explore and learn how to express themselves through song. They will also sing at our school Mass every Tuesday morning. Students will learn the power of using their singing voices as a way to grow stronger in their faith. As St. Augustine once said, “He who sings prays twice!”

1st and 3rd Mondays of each month 3:00p.m.- 3:30 pm

Mr. Ryan

Evening Tutoring (Grades 3-6)

High school students from Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor sponsor evening tutoring every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. National Honor Society students work one-on-one or with small groups of students to assist with homework and studying.

Meets October through May Thursdays 7:00p.m. -8:00 p.m.

Room 202 Hannah Watts

First Lego League Robotics (Grades 4-5)

Team members will design, program and compete with Lego Mindstorm EV3 robots using Mindstorm software. The goal of the team--in addition to having fun--is to program the robot to achieve missions defined by the FIRST organization while exhibiting cooperation and gracious sportsmanship.

Meets September through May Fridays from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Room 210 Mr. Spicer Mrs. Spicer

First Tech Challenge Robotics (Grades 7-8)

Team members will design and program a Tetrix robot to achieve challenges defined by the FIRST organization. Students will learn how to use programming language to accomplish tasks and drive their robot on the playing field. In addition to moving objects and steering the robot, students will learn teamwork, gracious professionalism, and how to have fun!

Meets September through May Mondays and Wednesdays 2:50 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Second Hall Outside of Room 210

Mrs. Burke Mr. Michalak Mrs. Santillan

Math Pentathlon (Grades K-1)

The students will learn 5 games, which emphasize problem solving and strategic thinking. The children from the same division (K-1) will learn these 5 games and play against one another to build their skills in a Math Pentathlon competition, which will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Every child in the club MUST attend the competition. A local training session for coaches or interested parents is also available. See mathpentath.org for more information.

Meets November through April Wednesdays 2:45 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

Room 104

Mrs. Fishbeck Mrs. Gibb

Math Pentathlon (Grades 2-3)

Looking for a fun way to reinforce mathematical concepts for your 2nd or

Meeting dates and times TBD

TBD TBD

3rd grader? Consider joining the Division 2 Math Pentathlon Club! Your child will learn 5 board games that emphasize problem solving and strategic thinking: Par55, FIAR, Kwatro-Sinko, Sum Dominoes and Ramrod. The Michigan Tournament for this Division is Saturday March 24, 2018. A local training session for coaches or interested parents is Saturday, October 12, 2017. Check out mathpentath.org.


Your child will learn 5 board games that emphasize problem solving and strategic thinking: Juggle, Queens and Guards, Stars and Bars, Fab-a-Diffy, and Contig60. The games are fun and you don’t need to be a math whiz. The Michigan Tournament for this division is May 12, 2018. A local training session for coaches or interested parents is Saturday, October 12, 2017. Check out mathpentath.org.


TBD Mr. Diesler Mrs. Lencioni


This is the highest and last division of Math Pentathlon. Previous participation is not necessary! Like the other divisions, students will learn 5 board games that involve strategic thinking: Prime Gold, Remainder Islands, Pent ‘em In, Frac Fact, and Fraction Pinball. Participants limited to 12. The tournament is May 12 2018. A local training session for coaches or interested parents is Saturday, October 12, 2017. Check out mathpentath.org. Meeting dates and times TBD.


TBD Mrs. Gregoroff Mr. Diesler

Math Tutoring (Grades 7-8)

Junior high students needing additional support with math concepts can attend math tutoring weekly for additional assistance. Tutoring is held on Wednesdays from dismissal until 3:45 p.m. Email must be sent if student is staying.

Meets September through May Wednesdays 2:45p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Room 216 Mrs. Porosky

National Junior Honor Society (Grades 7-8)

Seventh or eighth grade students may apply for membership at the end of the second quarter. Those who are admitted to the club are required to

Meets September through May 3rd Monday of each

Room 214 Mrs. Blanchette Ms. Yaldou

maintain high academic achievement and participate in services that serve the community (help with school activities, community-wide services, and world-wide projects). Often the outreach projects encourage student leadership. Most often, students realize that they have the Students will complete at least 15 hours of service per year of membership.

month 2:45 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

Project Green School (Grades 5-8)

This club is responsible for paper and ink cartridge recycling for the school. In addition to recycling, the club is active in All Saints School achieving Green school recognition.

Meets September through May 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month 2:45 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

Room 210 Mrs. Zahari Mrs. Sowders

Reading Club (Grades 4-6) Students have an opportunity to participate

in their very own book club. This group will meet Wednesdays during lunch to discuss a book on a monthly basis.

Meets September through May

Wednesdays (during lunch)

Room 205 Mr. Arnould Mrs. Kaschyk Ms. Lombardi

Rosary Club (K-8) Students K-8 will learn about the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries throughout the year and create a book that will help them learn more about the Rosary. The Rosary Club will also pray for special intentions turned into the school office.

Meets October through May 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month 2:45p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Room 209 Mrs. Clauss Mrs. Levy Mrs. Roose

Science Club (Grades 5-8)

Science club does an experiment each month in the science lab. All branches of science are covered in a variety of activities. This club meets the 1st Thursday of each month and runs from 2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Meets September through May 1st Thursdays of each month 2:45 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

Room 210 Mrs. Zahari

Student Council (Grades 6-8)

The Student Council is a leadership opportunity and allows students to work on a variety of service projects. Members serve as representatives of the school and they will volunteer as leaders at school-wide activities.

Meets October through May 2nd Monday of each month 2:45p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Room 212 Mrs. Roose Ms. Stack Ms. Strausbaugh

Quiz Bowl (Grades 7-8)

Quiz Bowl is an academic sport in which teams compete with each other to answer questions of general knowledge. It is played much like the television show, Jeopardy. It is both fun and competitive at the same time. There will be a total of three tournaments this year.

Meets September through April Wednesdays 2:50 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Room 213 Mrs. Detweiler Mr. Willing

Please note: Due to the costs of tournaments, there is a cost associated with this club.

Yoga Club (Grades 1-2)

Students will meet twice a month to practice beginning yoga poses and calming strategies to help connect mind, body, and spirit. Yoga mat and comfortable clothes or gym clothes are needed.

Meets September through May Every other Monday 2:50p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Room 103 Mrs. Simmons Mrs. Sowders

Yoga Club (Grades 3-5)

Students will meet twice a month (every other Thursday) to practice beginning yoga poses and calming strategies to help connect mind, body, and spirit. Yoga mat and comfortable clothes or gym clothes are needed.

Meets September through May Every other Monday 2:45p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Room 107 Mrs. Hansen Ms. Wheeler

Yearbook Club (Grades 7-8)

In yearbook club, students will create and publish the school's annual yearbook! Those who are interested in joining the yearbook club will need to commit to meeting after school at least 2x per month and complete assigned tasks outside of the school day. Club members will learn to use the book creation software Pictavo, take pictures, design the layout, write, and edit the yearbook content.

Meets September through April 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month 2:45p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Computer Lab

Mrs. Fraser

You Be The Chemist (Grades 5-8)

The You Be The Chemist Challenge® is an interactive academic contest that encourages students in grades 5-8 to explore chemistry concepts and their real-world applications. This group will meet once a month to go over important competition dates and strategies for preparing for completion.

Meets October through April 3rd Thursdays of each month 2:45 p.m. -3:30 p.m.

Room 210 Mrs. Zahari Mrs. Porosky

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