Dear AS²A Families,

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Everywhere we go we hear and see signs of the season…handcrafted snowflakes hanging from the rafters, Christmas tree lights flashing through classroom windows, the hum of Silent Night streaming through the halls, and the joyful chatter of the children as they anticipate Christmas fun!

Focusing on the Advent message of peace, students are filling Jesus’s manger with straw for each act of kindness they witness or perform. On Christmas day, the baby Jesus will be placed in a manger cushioned with friendship and love.

Breakfast with Santa was a magical event. It warmed our hearts to see the many families and friends gathered in the spirit of Christmas.  Laughter, smiles, and the jingling of Santa’s bells filled the halls of ASA - the joy was palpable!  Events like this are not possible without the gifts of many…

• Thank you to our amazing PTO Board and their team of volunteers for turning our multi-purpose room into a winter wonderland
• Thank you to IHOP in Middletown for providing the delicious pancake breakfast, thank you to Miss Dawn for creating such a classically beautiful Santa studio
• Thank you to PEAK Event Services for their donation of additional tables and chairs for our many guests
• Thank you to Mrs. Klegraefe and Miss Richardson, and your kitchen elves for preparing the meal with such joy 
• Thank you to Ms. Bartlett and volunteers for sharing the joy of reading at the book fair
• Thank you to Mother Nature for providing the first snowflakes of the season to make the day extra special!

Family and friends are welcome to join our  annual Living Nativity on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:00pm at St. Lucy’s Church.  Approximately 100 students have chosen to celebrate this special night by being part of the story telling.  We hope you will join us for this very moving presentation. 

Your child’s report card was published on December 7th.  Please take a moment to talk with your child about his/her efforts. Celebrate their strengths and support areas of weakness as we work toward growth and success in this second trimester.  If you have not yet done so, please view and digitally sign the report card on SchoolSpeak.

Be sure to check out our Scholastic Book Fair. Ms. Bartlett and volunteers will be available on Monday, Tuesday and for the morning on Wednesday to help shoppers select from the many, many selections available.

Each year our friends at the Knights of Columbus hold a Christmas Clothing Drive for the needy and homeless. We will have a donation box in our lobby to assist them with their efforts. New and gently used winter clothing for men, women, and children is needed. Drop items off with us this week and we will take care of the delivery.

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Dates to Remember-

• Monday, December 12 - Wednesday (morning), December 14 - Scholastic Book Fair
• Monday, December 12 - Advent Mass at ASA for students only, celebrant-Fr. O’Loughlin
• Tuesday, December 20 - AS²A’s Living Nativity Program 6:00pm at St Lucy’s Church
• Wednesday, December 21 - Last day of school for students
• Thursday, December 22 - Monday, January 2, 2023 - Christmas Break, no school

May God Bless you and your family,

Dianne Green and Ann Villareal

Co-Principals

Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!

Psalm 47:1