This Wednesday we enjoyed a warm welcome from Father Codega and the parishioners of St. Lucy’s  Church as we celebrated our first mass as a school community. Middle School students served as church buddies and amazing role models for the Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten classes. Thank you to the many parents who joined us for mass and to Allie Kate Ruisi, Grade 3, for volunteering to serve on the altar.  It was a very special start to our year!  

Reminder about Late Arrivals:

The school day begins at 8:40 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. Parents of students who arrive late must come into the lobby to sign their child into school. Students will be marked as tardy after the 8:40 AM bell. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining our safety protocols.  

Cross Country Club begins this Monday, September 30th.  If your student signed up to be part of this club, please remember to send your child with a change of clothes, sneakers/running shoes, and a water bottle on Monday.  

We look forward to the harmonious sounds of our Instrumental Band beginning next Wednesday, October 2nd.  The Christmas concert will be here before we know it!

On Saturday, October 19th (rain date October 26th), we will celebrate Halloween at AS²A with the traditional Trunk or Treat event hosted by the PTO. Costumed students will trick or treat at decorated trunks parked around the perimeter of the blacktop play area.  A Sign Up Genius will be sent out soon to add your trunk to the fun- get your spooky Pinterest ideas ready!

Parent Conferences will be held Friday, October 25th.  Keep your eyes peeled for scheduling information to be sent out early next week. 

As the weather begins to cool, please remember the winter uniform requirements take effect after the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples holiday.  Beginning Tuesday, October 15th, students must wear an AS²A logo sweater (v-neck or cardigan), vest, or fleece vest with their uniform.  Shorts (gym or khaki) are no longer permitted after October 14th.  

Dates to Remember: 

• Monday, September 30th ~ Cross Country Club begins

• Wednesday, October 2 ~ Band lessons begin at AS²A

• Monday, October 14 ~ No School, Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day 

• Tuesday, October 15 ~ Free Flu Clinic at AS²A and Winter Uniform Begins

• Saturday, October 19 ~ Trunk or Treat PTO activity (Sign Up Genius information to come)

• Friday, October 25~ No School, Parent Conferences (look for scheduling information next week)

Looking Ahead: 

School Picture Day will be held at the end of October.  Students wear their uniform as the pictures are used as the official yearbook photos.  We are awaiting confirmation from the photographer as to the exact date.

Did you know?

The AS²A Chorus has officially begun practicing, and we’re excited to announce that 12 talented members are preparing for a Christmas season performance. They are eager to lift their voices in praise and bring the joy of music to our community.

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Enjoy your weekend,

Ann Villareal

“Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre,

praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe,

praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.”

Psalms 150:2-5