Author to Visit During CSW

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Children’s book author Sister Maria Grace Dateno, FSP is visiting All Saints during Catholic School Week on January 29to.  She will be speaking about her new Gospel Time Trekker book series for students in 1er through 4to grades.  Sister Maria Grace grew up in Springfield, Virginia, and met the Daughters of Saint Paul when she was fifteen years old.  She felt God calling her to help people know and love him. Since then, Sister Grace has edited a Catholic children’s magazine (My Friend), authored several children’s books, and now serves in the Pauline Books & Media Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

The six books in the Gospel Time Trekker series offers solid facts about the culture and landscape surrounding these pivotal moments in biblical times. Sister Maria Grace shows kids how they too can enter into the Bible and imagine what it was like to meet Jesus.   It is a wonderful opportunity for our students to hear her personal spiritual journey and the inspiration behind her writing process.

Degrees for the 21st Century

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As cited in edtechmagazine.com, college degrees of the future will focus on technology, data, security and robotics. A STEM education has never been so valuable, and the need for future employees in these fields is great. Estimates show that by 2018, the U.S. will have over 1.2 million unfilled jobs in science, technology, engineering and math.

Let’s take a look at the related college majors that are expected to flourish in the 21st Century:

Degrees of the 21st Century
Source: Degrees of the 21st Century

Mrs. Vickie Coyle Selected as NCEA Distinguished Teacher

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All Saints librarian Mrs. Vickie Coyle receives the NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award.
Mrs. Vickie Coyle honored at a surprise assembly to celebrate her selection for the NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award.
The National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) announced today that Mrs. Vickie Coyle, All Saints librarian, has been selected to receive the Distinguished Teacher Award presented by the Elementary Schools Department of the NCEA.

This award was established in 1981 and is presented to one teacher in each of the geographic regions into which the department divides the United States. All Saints is located in Region 4 which includes the states of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia.

As a community we rejoice in the recognition that Mrs. Coyle is receiving for her outstanding contributions to Catholic education and for the impact that she has had on the students of All Saints. School principal Mr. David Conroy added, “While I have every confidence that Mrs. Coyle’s instructional leadership has been fundamental to the success of our school, particularly in the area of reading and language arts, the commitment to life-long reading that she has fostered in her students is the greater gift. Perhaps what has made her so effective is the wonderful sense of joy and aplomb that she brings to all of her endeavors. With a sparkling sense of humor and a radiant personality, the students are inspired by her commitment, her positive outlook and her steadfast belief in them. Indeed, Mrs. Coyle has helped to transform our school and lead our community from good to great.”

On behalf of All Saints Catholic School, congratulations, Mrs. Coyle! Let the celebration begin!

All Saints Announces Robotics Partnership with Leidos

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Robotics Program Announcement

We are pleased to announce that All Saints Catholic School and Leidos have formed a partnership in support of a robotics program for our middle school students.  With generous funding provided by Leidos through Project Lead the Way, we are now well positioned to enrich our curriculum with a program designed to advance the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

As part of our emerging STEM initiative, all 7to and 8to grade students will participate in virtual robotics in the computer lab through a web-based program designed at Carnegie Mellon and purchased with proceeds from the Annual Fund. As students develop skills related to design and programming, those interested also have an opportunity to participate in Robotics Club, a hands-on after school activity.

We are confident that this new STEM program will foster greater interest in these fields of study and introduce our students to potential career paths for the 21erCentury.  We are grateful for the generosity of Leidos and wish to thank for the organization and its employees for their commitment to education.

Author to Visit All Saints

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K. R. Flanagan, author of the Fæ Prince of Fir Manach series, a young adult, historical fantasy trilogy, will speak to students in grades 5-8 on Monday and be available to sign books.  After graduating from Norwich University, a private military college, Flanagan spent four years as an officer in the United States Coast Guard.  Her military training and experience allow her to write credible warriors, both male and female.  These characters inhabit a world that is a seamless blend of medieval historical fiction and fantasy built from her affection for and extensive knowledge of Irish, English, and Scottish history, myths, and legends.

Each book in the series can be purchased for $13.75 and signed by the author.  Please make checks payable to Cash.


K.R. Flanagan Visit – Flyer

SCA Red Ribbon Week

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The SCA celebrates Red Ribbon Week October 21er – 24to.  Please click here for a flyer with information about items that the SCA will be selling and information about the dress down day on October 24to.  Money raised during Red Ribbon Week will benefit Youth for Tomorrow.

Big Bash: Hollywood Nights – Nov. 16th

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The All Saints Catholic School PTO holds a social event for the community each year. Past gatherings have been held at local venues and have included dinner, silent auctions and live auctions. The past few years have included casino games to enhance the fun. Over the years, the goal has shifted from pure fundraiser to more of a FUNraiser, where money is raised, but the main emphasis is gathering as a community.

This year the event gets a bit of a “reboot” as it is renamed the Big Bash and is held on parish grounds in the newly opened Parish Activities Center. A great party, needs a great theme, so plan now to attend Big Bash: Hollywood Nights on November 16th and celebrate All Saints with us!

Who is Big Bash: Hollywood Nights for? The simple answer is everyone! Our school and parish are a direct reflection of God’s grace. It is our chance, as a Christ-centered community, to come together and celebrate the blessings we all share because of His love. Please join us as we celebrate the adults that make our school a success: faculty, parents, staff, priests, local business owners and managers and community leaders.

Big Bash Ticket and Sponsorship Information

Important Allergy Awareness Presentation – October 1st

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On October 1st at 7pm in the PAC, the PTO will be sponsoring a General Assembly Meeting on a very important topic that you won’t want to miss.  We are so fortunate to have a wonderfully dynamic speaker from our very own school community- our beloved school nurse, Mrs. Jillian Roth, R.N.

In addition to her nursing qualifications and wonderful way with our students, what you may not know is that she is considered an Anaphylaxis Community Expert with a specialty in Epinephrine Resource School Nursing (one of four with this qualification in the state of Virginia).  Mrs. Roth will be speaking on food allergies and anaphylaxis- a topic which you may be surprised to hear effects a number of children in our own school and many in the community at large.

This is a must see presentation- even if your child does not have allergies, if your child has a friend who does- or any child with allergies spends any time at your house- these strategies can be life saving.  If you volunteer in the classroom or work with children, you can play a role in keeping children safe with this information.

In fact, we think that this presentation is so important; you can earn 10 Points for Parents for attending the General Assembly meeting on October 1st.

Want to earn 1/2 your Points for Parents for the entire year?!?  Attend all three General Assembly Meetings and you can earn 30 Points for Parents.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Day – Friday, September 27

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Friday, September 27, 2013 – Chick-fil-A  – 6:30am-9:00 p.m.

We’ve got spirit, yes we do…We’ve got spirit, show yours too!

Come on down to Chick-fil-A on Liberia on Friday September 27to from 6:30am to 9:30pm.  Make a play date or just stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can even use the drive-thru. Good food, great fun, and fellowship!

Remember 20% of the proceeds benefit All Saints Catholic School.