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Thank you, again, for your tremendous support of the 19^thAnnual Race for Education! We are so appreciative of your support.

Here is a summary of the results from the event.

Goal: $45,000 | Received to date: $51,550

School-Wide Rewards

• Dress Down Day for All Students & Mr. Conroy will wear the School Uniform (Tuesday, May 21)
• Extra Recess for All Students (Date/Time to be Determined by Each Teacher)

Class Level Awards

• 1^stPlace Class with the Most Sponsorships – K1.
  This class will have the honor of “dunking” Father Daniel in a Dunk Tank at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24.  All students, faculty, staff, and parents are invited to the Dunk Tank Event.
  
• Runner-Up Class for the Most Sponsorships – PK1 & 3B (Tie)
  Both classes will get to play a game of kickball with Father Daniel!

Race Winners:

The following students were awarded medals for completing the most laps on race day. Medals were awarded to the winners from each race session (Pre-K/K-2nd/3rd-5th/6th-8th).

Pre-K: 

Brooklyn F. (PK1) 

Sebastian G. (PK1)

K-2nd:

Kili S.(1B)

Leigham B. (1A) and Rocco M. (2A)

3rd-5th

Kayden T. (4A) and Carolina B. (4A)

Luke B. (4A)

6th – 8th

Lara M. (6A) and Olivia S. (8A)

Connor P. (7B)

Faculty Winners

Mrs. Starrs (6^thGrade Homeroom/Middle School Science Teacher)

Dr. Gross (6^thGrade Religion Teacher)

High Flier Raffle

The following raffle winners received a $100 VISA gift card.

Erin C. (2B)

Valarie A. (5A)

Addison T. (8B). 

Award for Most Sponsorships

The following students received a $100 VISA gift card.

Martha M. (K1) and Hector M. (PK1)

VIP Carpool Raffle

Congratulations to the Harvill and Reynolds Families.  Look for them at the front of the line during dismissal!

Thank you, Mrs. Ballard and Mrs. Burroughs, for serving as Race Coordinators and for all that you did to make this event such a wonderful success!

All Saints students tested their knowledge of the Catholic faith in the 13th Annual Catholic Cup on Monday, January 29. The event kicked off the start of Catholic Schools Week. Winners of previous classroom competitions from grades 4-8 advanced to this final round of the Catholic Cup, an academic-style competition with questions related to Catholic theology and teaching.

Congratulations to our 2024 Catholic Cup winner Quinton V. and to our runner-up, Charlie M. It was a return feat for Quinton, who also won our 2023 competition.

We thank Fr. Daniel Ruewer, Mr. Safian, and Mr. Tessier for serving as judges, Dr. Gross for serving as competition host, and to Mr. Tessier and Dr. Gross for coordinating the event. The Catholic Cup provides a wonderful way for all of our students, those directly participating and those in the audience, to expand and celebrate their knowledge of the faith.

All Saints Catholic School was thrilled to welcome Laura Theissen, the author of the newly published book, “Cuthbert: The Eagle Who Found His Wings,” to All Saints Catholic School on Thursday, February 1st. This special author visit took place as part of our Catholic Schools Week celebration!

Mrs. Theissen, a former All Saints school parent, recently published this inspiring tale of a majestic American bald eagle who loves to swoop and fly above the clouds. Then one day, his life changes, and through adversity, he learns the power of God’s love and grace and what it really means to soar.

Those who love our All Saints Eagle mascot Cuthbert are sure to be engaged by this heartwarming story. Cuthbert has an extra special place in the hearts of the Theissen family. When the author’s son Lucas was in sixth grade at All Saints, he won a contest to name our eagle mascot. Lucas selected the name Cuthbert after learning about St. Cuthbert and his efforts to protect birds and wildlife. When Laura Theissen’s son Lucas was in sixth grade at All Saints, he won a contest to name our eagle mascot. Lucas selected the name Cuthbert after learning about St. Cuthbert and his efforts to protect birds and wildlife.

CSW Author Visit – Thursday, February 1st
Mrs. Theissen lead three book readings and author Q&A discussions in the All Saints Gym with students in Pre-Kindergarten to second grade, grades 3-5, and middle school.

As our online photo album can attest, Cuthbert spent the day at All Saints and was quite excited to be part of the publishing world!

How to Purchase the Cuthbert Book
For those who are interested in owning your own copy of Cuthbert: The Eagle Who Found His Wings, the book is available for purchase through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, and Apple. 

The book is also available on the ReaderHouse website through the link below; enter promo code “FFSave10” and receive 10% off your order!

https://readerhouse.com/product/cuthbert/

We can’t wait to welcome Mrs. Theissen back to All Saints. Please see this week’s Arlington Catholic Herald for an article link to learn more about her writing experience and inspiration in writing this new children’s book.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

I am excited to share with you the news that Mrs. Harrill, first grade teacher, has been selected as one of two winners of the 2024 Catholic Business Network (Prince William Chapter) Catholic Teacher Awards.  I am delighted that Mrs. Harrill is receiving this recognition and grateful for her outstanding work in our school. 

The following is an excerpt from the application submitted on her behalf.

Mrs. Harrill is a highly dedicated first grade teacher who for the past two decades has contributed significantly to student learning at All Saints Catholic School.  With a steadfast commitment to the mission of Catholic education and a desire for each student in her class to grow and succeed, she has demonstrated tremendous dedication to the children entrusted to her care.  She is a teacher who is truly inspired to make a difference which is evident by her determination and the passion for excellence that she brings to the classroom each day.  With a strong understanding of literacy and the skills needed for emerging readers, she differentiates instruction to target the various levels of learners in her classroom.  Using a variety of strategies that include small group instruction, integration of technology, and parent resources, she provides both the structure and motivation for her students to succeed.    

The Prince William Chapter of the Catholic Business Network hosted a special awards presentation and dinner featuring the Arlington Diocese Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Vorbach on Wednesday, January 17.  Please see this article in the Arlington Catholic Herald for more information about the Catholic Business Network award and special event.

On behalf of the entire school community, congratulations Mrs. Harrill!

In Christ,

David E. Conroy, Jr.

Principal

It is with great excitement that we announce a new after-school STEM enrichment program for our second grade students. Starting this fall, All Saints will begin offering an Aviation Club for second graders to explore the inspiring world of flight through hands-on interactive demonstrations, crafts, and games.

Each session of the Aviation Club will include 15 students led by school parents Mr. & Mrs. Briones, whose son Leigham is in first grade. Mrs. Briones earned her Masters of Aeronautical Science from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University and applied her knowledge and experience in developing this engaging program. 

Topics covered in this nine-week mini-course include: four forces of flight – thrust, weight, drag, lift; main parts of a airplane; aviation terms; business aviation in action; and special aviation projects. The cost to participate is $30 per student. 

Aviation Club – Lottery Registration Information

If your student is in second grade and has an interest in participating in the Aviation Club, please see the schedule below. Note that due to limited space, registration will be offered through a lottery system. Currently Lottery Registration is only open for Session I.

• Session I – Program Dates
  Wednesdays (3:00 – 4:15 PM): November 8, 2023  – January 10, 2024
  
  Lottery Registration is now open until Tuesday, October 17. Names will be drawn on October 18 and all who apply will be notified of their status after that date. 
  
  If you are interested in placing your child’s name in the lottery to participate in Session I of the Aviation Club, please print and return the “Lottery Registration Form” below to your child’s teacher by Tuesday, October 17.
  
  Second Grade – Aviation Club
  Instructor: Mrs. Malissa Briones and Mr. Alex Briones
  Aviation Club – Lottery Registration Form (due by 10/17/23)
   
• Session II – Program Dates 
  Wednesdays (3:00 – 4:15 PM): January 24, 2024  – March 20, 2024
  Lottery registration is not yet open for Session II.

We wish to thank Mr. & Mrs. Briones for volunteering to oversee the Aviation Club, and express our gratitude to Mrs. Briones for her efforts in developing this innovative co-curricular activity.

We look forward to launching this exciting after-school experience!

Es con gran emoción que anunciamos un nuevo programa de enriquecimiento STEM después de la escuela para nuestros estudiantes de segundo grado. A partir de este otoño, Todos los Santos comenzará a ofrecer un Club de Aviación para los alumnos de segundo grado para explorar el inspirador mundo del vuelo a través de demostraciones interactivas, manualidades y juegos.

Cada sesión del Club de Aviación incluirá 15 estudiantes dirigidos por los padres de la escuela, el Sr. y la Sra. Briones, cuyo hijo Leigham está en primer grado. La Sra. Briones obtuvo su Máster en Ciencias Aeronáuticas en la Universidad Aeronáutica Embry-Riddle y aplicó sus conocimientos y experiencia en el desarrollo de este atractivo programa.

Los temas tratados en este minicurso de nueve semanas incluyen: las cuatro fuerzas del vuelo – empuje, peso, resistencia, sustentación; partes principales de un avión; términos de aviación; la aviación de negocios en acción; y proyectos especiales de aviación. El coste de participación es de $30 por estudiante.

Club de Aviación – Lotería Información de Inscripción

Si su estudiante está en segundo grado y tiene interés en participar en el Club de Aviación, por favor vea el horario abajo. Tenga en cuenta que debido al espacio limitado, la inscripción se ofrecerá a través de un sistema de lotería. Actualmente la inscripción por lotería sólo está abierta para la Sesión I.

• Sesión I – Fechas del programa  
  Miércoles (3:00 – 4:15 PM): 8 de noviembre de 2023 – 10 de enero de 2024
  
  Lotería de inscripción abierta hasta el martes 17 de octubre. Los nombres serán sorteados el 18 de octubre y todos los que apliquen serán notificados de su estatus después de esa fecha.
  
  Si usted está interesado en colocar el nombre de su hijo en la lotería para participar en la Sesión I del Club de Aviación, por favor imprima y devuelva el “Formulario de Inscripción para la Lotería” a continuación al maestro de su hijo antes del martes 17 de octubre.
  
  Segundo Grado – Club de Aviación
  Instructores: Sra. Malissa Singh-Briones y Sr. Alex Briones
  Club de Aviación – Lotería Formulario de Inscripción (debido por 10/17/23)
  
• Sesión II – Fechas del Programa  
  Miércoles (3:00 – 4:15 PM): Enero 24, 2024 – Marzo 20, 2024
  La inscripción para la lotería aún no está abierta para la Sesión II.

Queremos dar las gracias al Sr. y la Sra. Briones por ofrecerse voluntarios para supervisar el Club de Aviación, y expresar nuestra gratitud a la Sra. Briones por sus esfuerzos en el desarrollo de esta innovadora actividad co-curricular.

¡Esperamos con interés el lanzamiento de esta emocionante experiencia después de la escuela!

I’m excited to share with you that All Saints Catholic School is now ranked #1 among schools in Virginia for participation in First in Math!

We congratulate Connor P. (6^thGrade) who is ranked #1 and Xavier D. (1^stGrade) who is ranked #5 among individual students in the state.  We also congratulate the other 31 students in our school who are now included in the top 100 students in Virginia for completion of math problems through First in Math.

In recognition of these accomplishments and the early success of this program at All Saints, all students will enjoy free ice cream during lunch on Tuesday!

Hearts Afire, a special needs social group, will be collecting items to make hygiene packs for Medical Missionaries, a non-profit, volunteer group of doctors, nurses, dentists, and others who work to improve the health of the poorest of the poor in the U.S. and throughout the world by providing medical care, supplies, clothing, and food to the areas they serve.

The collection will take place November 28 – December 2.  Students are invited to drop off items in the donation boxes that will be located in the New Breezeway Entrance.

Items we are collecting:

• Toothbrush (individually wrapped)
• Toothpaste
• Bar Soap
• Washcloth
• Lip Balm
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Body Lotion

Hearts Afire invites students in grades 7 & 8 to attend their meeting on Wednesday, December 7 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the gym to help with kit packing.

For more information, please email: heartsafiresocialgroup@gmail.com