Welcome the Pilgrim Virgin Statue into Your Home

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Beginning in October, the month devoted to the Holy Rosary, All Saints Catholic School families are once again invited to renew their devotion to Jesus through Mary in a special way. On Friday, October 7, two statues of Our Lady of Fatima will begin traveling to the homes of school families for week-long visits.

Families who wish to participate in this program this year may sign up online at the following link:

Pilgrim Virgin Statue Program

Pick up time for the Statues at the front office is before 2:30 PM on Friday with a return time of before 9:00 a.m. the following Friday. Please be sure to sign in and out for the Statue in the Visitor Binder at the front desk.

While the statue of the Blessed Mother is in the home, families are encouraged to pray together either part of or the entire five-decade rosary for the intentions of our school as well as for their private intentions. The presence of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue is certain to increase your devotion to Mary and to bring you and your family closer to her Son.

Should you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Pilgrim Virgin Statue Rotation Coordinator, Mrs. Maricel Pascua at gmpascua@outlook.com.

Helping Hands – September 29

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In Person Volunteering Opportunity 

Our awesome teachers are very busy teaching the students. They spend many hours before and after school doing lesson plans, grading papers, and preparing materials. To assist the teachers, the PTO is sponsoring a “Helping Hands” volunteer event during the school day in the Parish Activity Center (PAC) to do little projects for the teachers. Potential projects may include cutting, sorting, organizing, tearing workbook pages from books, creating fidgets, etc. We provide coffee, water, snacks, and a great opportunity to meet other parents. Please note the date has been moved – the new date is Thursday, September 29th.

Volunteers are asked to sign in at the front office and do not need to be VIRTUS certified.  If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up using Help Counter or just show up on that day! Questions? Please contact Sharon Storey at sharonstorey83@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for helping our wonderful teachers and staff!

 

Oportunidad de voluntariado en persona

Nuestros increíbles profesores están muy ocupados enseñando a los estudiantes. Ellos pasan muchas horas antes y después de la escuela haciendo planes de lecciones, calificando trabajos, y preparando materiales. Para ayudar a los maestros, el PTO está patrocinando un evento de voluntarios “Helping Hands” durante el día escolar en el Centro de Actividades de la Parroquia (PAC) para hacer pequeños proyectos para los maestros. Los proyectos potenciales pueden incluir cortar, clasificar, organizar, arrancar páginas de libros, crear fidgets, etc. Proporcionamos café, agua, bocadillos, y una gran oportunidad para conocer a otros padres. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que la fecha ha sido cambiada – la nueva fecha es el jueves 29 de septiembre.

Los voluntarios deben registrarse en la oficina principal y no necesitan ser certificados por VIRTUS.  Si está interesado en ser voluntario, por favor inscríbase en el mostrador de ayuda o simplemente preséntese ese día. ¿Preguntas? Por favor, póngase en contacto con Sharon Storey en sharonstorey83@gmail.com. ¡Gracias de antemano por ayudar a nuestros maravillosos maestros y personal!

Used Uniform Sale – October 7

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All Saints PTO will be hosting a used uniform sale on Friday, October 7th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the PAC.  This is a great opportunity to get ready for the November 1st change to Winter uniforms.    
 
Do you have gently used uniforms to donate?  
If so, we accept donations year round.  Please just drop off any donations of gently used uniforms at the school’s front desk.
 
Interested in Volunteering?  
Get an early start on volunteer hours by assisting the PTO at this event.  If you are VIRTUS certified and would like to volunteer, please email Mrs. Samantha Steketee at samanthastek@gmail.com.” 

Cafeteria Hot Lunch Program

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As announced earlier in the summer and in response to parent feedback via the interest survey conducted during the spring, we are pleased to confirm that the cafeteria program will re-open and provide food service for students, faculty, and staff in the new year. We are delighted to welcome back Mrs. Floribel Fleisig (Cafeteria Supervisor), Mrs. Myriam Slaiby (Kitchen Assistant), and Mrs. Letty Gutierrez (Kitchen Assistant). It is a great blessing for our school that all three members of the team are able to return to restart a program that has been such a beloved tradition at All Saints.

PaySchools Payment Site
Through the website you can now keep track of your student’s lunch account. You are also able to add money online with your credit/debit card or you can link your bank account to your student account. Please note that these online transactions will include a convenience fee.
You may log in to www.payschoolscentral.com or download the app to your smartphone or device.  Your child was assigned ID number, which you will use to set up your account. Please refer to the following link for assistance in setting up your account: PaySchools_5-Steps-to-create-PSC-account.pdf.

Cafeteria Menu – September 2022 

2022-2023 School Theme Announced

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At the beginning of each academic year, All Saints announces a theme that further unites us as a faith community and that provides a daily focus for all of our efforts.  I am pleased to share with you the theme for the 2022-2023 school year.

My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

These words of the Blessed Virgin Mary, taken from the Gospel of Luke, are aligned with the second year of preparation for the diocesan celebration of the 50th Anniversary Jubilee.  It is Mary who is the Model Disciple who shows us how to the receive the Word and to bear the Word to the world.  As we enter into the second year of preparation later this fall, it is a time for us to rejoice in the vitality of our diocese as well as the vibrancy of our school community.  I pray that this theme will be a source of inspiration for you and your families throughout this academic year.

More information about the preparation for the Diocesan Golden Jubilee can be found at the link below.

Carpool Procedures and Bay Assignments

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Please see the link below for a written description and accompanying visual aid designed to provide you with an overview of the All Saints Catholic School Carpool System. The main focus of the procedures that we have set in place is to maintain an arrival and dismissal system that is safe for students, and is also efficient and courteous to the parish and school community, and our surrounding neighbors.

After reviewing the procedures, please let us know if you have any questions by contacting Assistant Principal Ashton Mallon at amallon@allsaintsva.org. 

All Saints Catholic School – Carpool Procedures

Important Information to Volunteer at All Saints

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Background Checks – Policies for School Parent Volunteers
As part of the diocesan initiative to maintain a safe environment for all of our children, all volunteers in the school are required to complete a background check prior to working in the school and to complete VIRTUS training within 45 days of submitting the background check application.

In accordance with diocesan policy, full compliance for an adult parent volunteer is not required for open events. (An open event is one that is open to the public, infrequent and publicized, such as Field Day, concerts and special events/assemblies.) However, full compliance is required for adult parent volunteers who wish to participate in closed events. (A closed event is one that is not entirely open to the general public such as classroom activities, parties, field trips, etc.) For this reason, all parents who wish to attend field trips or volunteer in support of classroom activities are required to complete the background check process and attend VIRTUS training.

The online application for the diocesan background check can be found at the following link:

To register for VIRTUS training which is hosted at parishes and schools throughout our diocese, please follow the link below.

First Days of School

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The first day of school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade is Wednesday, August 24, with dismissal at noon.  Dismissal for grades 1-8 will be at 3:00 PM for the remainder of the week.  However, the Kindergarten program will dismiss at noon for the first three days of school, August 24-26. The first day of school for Pre-Kindergarten will be Monday, August 29, with a noon dismissal for the first week.

School Supply List

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There are two ways to purchase school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year:

    1. Shop on your own
      You can do your shopping on your own using our 2022-2023 School Supply List as your guide.
    2. Purchase online through EPI – Deadline June 30th
      All Saints is pleased to offer school supply kits as a convenient way to purchase exactly what your child needs for the classroom. Supply kits will be delivered to your child’s classroom prior to the start of school. Order securely online starting now through June 30, 2022.

EPI Pricing Information

      • Go to educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
      • Enter the school ID, ALL088 (3 letters/ 3 numbers)
      • Follow the directions to complete your order.
      • Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
      • Orders will be charged tax at checkout.


Additional Notes

  • EPI Orders have not been finalized if you do not receive an order confirmation. Please save the order confirmation as your receipt.
  • Pre-K kit INCLUDES Tote Bag and will be supplied by school.
  • Kindergarten kit INCLUDES Seat Sack and will be supplied by school.
  • Grade 3 should purchase flash cards as needed separately. Make sure to add the kit.
  • Middle School al-a-carte items may be purchased separately as needed for students.

Please remember to order NEXT year’s grade level for your student

If you have any questions about school supplies, please contact Mrs. Mary Rodriguez at mrodriguez@allsaintsva.org

Eighth Grade Graduation – June 3

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Plans are in place for what will be a beautiful celebration of the success of our 8th grade students. The following is a schedule of special events planned for Eighth Grade Graduation for the Class of 2022 on June 3, 2022.

Pass-it-On Ceremony (Church/9:30 AM)
The students will gather in the church at 9:30 AM, to observe the Pass-it-On Ceremony, an annual tradition and prayer service during which the 8th grade students “pass on” their leadership role to the rising 7th grade class as symbolized by the handing on of the 8th grade honor medals.

Graduation Breakfast (Father Kelly Hall/10:00 AM)
This graduates-only event is a tradition during which the students will enjoy breakfast served by the pastor, school administration, and 8th grade teachers. At the conclusion of the meal, memories will be shared, gifts presented, and final report cards distributed to the students.

8th Grade Walk of Honor (Courtyard/11:00 AM)
Following the breakfast, the graduates will process individually from Father Kelly Hall while all of the students in grades K-7 line the hallways and applaud each one as they exit the building for the final time as students.

Graduation Mass & Ceremony (Church/4:00 PM)
All school families and members of our community are cordially invited to attend the Graduation Mass & Ceremony, followed by a reception in the Parish Activities Center.

Important Reminder:
As Graduation will begin at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 3, school will dismiss at noon for students in grades K-7. Extended Day services will remain available.