Registration for 2008 – 2009 – Registration paperwork for next year should be returned to the school office as soon as possible.  If you do not have your registration forms please call the school send in a note or call Mrs. Melody @ 649-0889.

      Grade Four – Welcomes Mr. Kyle Evans as their new teacher.  Mr. Evans came to us as a PreK teacher assistant in the fall and has now been promoted to fourth grade for the rest of this academic year. Mr. Evans came to us from the public schools in Tolland and is a certified by the state of Connecticut .  He has been working with Mrs. Reddy on and off since January to make the transition for the students as smooth as possible.  Congratulations Mr. Evans on your promotion!

Golf Tournament – The golf tournament will be held on Monday, June 2^nd at Quarry Ridge Golf Course in Portland .  More information will be available next week.  If you should have questions please call Chris Napolitano @ 268-1014.  If you are a golfer or just play occasionally please come and join in the fun. Just think, a nice spring day, with birds singing and birdies in the hole!

Celebration of the Arts – Celebration of the Arts will be taking place on Ascension Thursday, May 1^st.  Again this year the program will be held at St. Bartholomew’s parish starting with the band program at 6:30 pm followed by the choral program.  The children’s art projects will be displayed in the school hall for viewing both before and after the program.  PLEASE CHECK THE ENCLOSED FLYER FOR MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND REMINDERS.

      Child Lures Program – The Child Lures program will be presented to our students in K – Gr. 5 on Tuesday, May 13^th starting at 12:30 pm.  Parents are invited to attend the program which will be held in the church hall.

      Gym Uniforms –There will be only one more order placed for gym uniforms this school year.  This order will be placed on April 30^th, to be received mid May.  Please keep in mind, as the year end approaches to get your orders in for the 2008 – 2009 school year.  There will be a try on day for next year’s gym uniforms.  Keep reading your newsletters for a date!  Thank you for your cooperation, Tish Boyle, @533-9731.

The Pampered Chef –This is a great and easy way to raise funds for the school, and a great Mother’s Day gift, and to catch up with your assessments all at the same time!  For every $25 gift certificate your sell, you will be awarded $2 towards your assessment.  That means that selling just 5 gift certificates makes you $10 and selling 10 makes you $20! So PLEASE get your orders in by May 2^nd, and the gift certificates will be sent directly to the recipients in time for Mother’s Day!  Or any questions, please contact Tish Boyle @ 860-533-9731.

Yankee Candle – The Yankee Candle fundraiser starts today and ends on Wednesday, May 14^th.  There are many new scents and items in the catalog.  This is one of our great fundraisers so we hope you will find just the right items for your home or as gifts.

BINGO Players Needed!  Please join us at the Assumption Church Hall every Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm for a fun evening of Bingo.  Although Bingo does not begin until 6:30 pm, the doors open at 4:00 pm, and the kitchen at 5:00 pm.  Before the game, you can try one of Bob’s famous burgers, or Romeo’s hot dogs.  In addition, coffee, tea, sundaes and cookies are also available.  Please bring your family, friends, and neighbors.  The proceeds are donated to the Assumption school and are used to support Catholic Education.  If you have any questions, please contact Romeo Dube at 646-1326, or R.Dube1@cox.net.

Dates to Remember                                                                    

                                                                                   June – 6 First Friday Graduation Mass    

May 1 - Celebration of the Arts                                                  9 – Gr. 2&3 – Sturbridge Village

              6 - ½ day / Gr. 3 – 5 Wadsworth Ath.                 10 – Colonial Day – Gr. 5

    11 – Parish May Crowning                                    13 – Graduation 6:30 pm

    14 – Gr. 3 – 5 Lincoln Theatre                                          16 – Step Up Day

            15 – Gr. 4 & 5 Poetry Night                                              17 – Field Day

    16 – Pam Riddell Annual Sleepover                                  19 – ½ day

             with grades Gr. 3 – 5) / Book Fair               20 – Last Day – ½ day

    19 – Uniform measurement

    23 – No School / Teacher In-service

    26 – No School – Memorial Day

    29 – Gr. 3 – 5 Lincoln Theatre

    30 – Cultural Day                                                    

 

Enclosures: 1) Can & Bottle drive, 2) Student Council food share, 3) Assumption School Family night at the New Britain Rock Cats, 4) Golf registration, 5) Summer Reading Skills Program Gr. 1 – 8, 6) Pam Riddell Sleep Over Gr. 3 - 6

 

Mission Statement for Assumption School

Assumption School , an integral part of the diverse Roman Catholic family of Assumption, is dedicated to guiding and educating children, grades Pre-K through 8, in the Gospel message, nurturing a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Through its warm and supportive environment, the Assumption School staff partners with parents to provide a strong academic program with an equally important emphasis on the spiritual and moral development of the students it serves from the greater Hartford area.  Assumption School , through its commitment to cultivating a Catholic culture of community service and worship, embraces each person regardless of race, religion or social status.  

-adopted December 14, 2005  

                                                        SUMMER TIPS

 

Water Safety Tips                                           

From the National Safety Council:

·         Never leave small kids alone near water, including near the beach, pool, or bathtub.

·         Beware of neighborhood pools. Make sure that kids will be supervised when invited over to swim.

·         Teach kids the three swimming rules: Always swim with a buddy, never dive head-first into unknown bodies of water, don’t jump on or push others.

Adults should have a cell phone and a first-aid kit available during family outings. Warn older children not to take chances or underestimate water depth.