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48735 Warren Road www.allsaintscs.com Office(734) 459-2490 Attendance(734) 459-6873Canton, MI 48187Growing Leaders in Mind, Body, and Spirit

Volume 5, Issue 32

At All SAintS CAtholiC SChool

AprIl 15, 2019

Celebrating Community

No Early Childhood Classes on Thursday; 1/2 Day K-8

2019-2020 Milestone Dates, CalendarsAttached to the end of this week’s newsletter, parents will find our 2019-2020 milestone school calendar dates. This calendar provides families with start and end dates, as well as vacation dates throughout the year. Our full, detailed school calendar which lists special events will be published in early August.

Please note: The Archdiocese of Detroit is requiring all schools to attend three professional development sessions throughout the school year. Based on those dates and the required hours per year, All Saints will NOT be taking a full week for mid-winter break.

Detroit Catholic Highlights All Saints

Last Thursday’s Detroit Catholic website and Facebook pages featured some familiar faces!

All Saints’ recent Lenten hygiene and clothing drive were profiled, along with the students, staff members, and parent volunteer who visited the All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry to deliver the items.

The article also detailed our school’s ongoing partnership with the downtown service organization, which is a part of the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan.

RSVP Now for Grandparents’ Day RSVP for Grandparents’ and Special Person’s Day, which is Friday, May 3 at All Saints, starting at 9 a.m.

This program is open to families with students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Be sure to respond by April 30 at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18Uda55fKIeljC_-m5JEvziLRgifViZXBCmR56MOxun0/viewform?edit_requested=true

The annual All Saints Golf Classic is scheduled for Satuday, August 17, at the Inn at St. John’s.

More details about registration and sponsorship opportunities will be coming soon.

Golf Classic Is Coming; Save the Date


Ways to Help Families Prepare forGood Friday, Easter Sunday ObservancesWe are sending a couple of faith building ideas for families during this Holy Week.

The first event is to pray a novena every day as a family. Below is a link to the Divine Mercy Novena. The novena, which is a 9 day prayer, begins on Good Friday until the Sunday after Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. Link for the Divine Mercy Novena-- http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/novena.htm

The second event is the Easter Food Basket Blessing at our local parishes. The parishes and times for the blessings are listed below. This is a great family tradition to bring special food to be blessed and then shared on Easter morning. A list of common foods and their meanings are also listed.

Saturday, April 20th at noon at St. John Neumann, 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas a’Becket, 11:00 a.m. at Resurrection, and 11:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel.

Many traditional foods at Easter have special meanings and thus are blessed on Holy Saturday in most Catholic churches. Below are a list of these items and what they represent.

Bread made for the Easter celebration is typically rich in butter, sugar, and eggs, which used to be forbidden during Lent. The bread symbolizes Christ, who is our True Bread come down from heaven. The loaf is often decorated with a cross and may be encircled with a braid of dough to represent a crown.

Salt is necessary for life and reminds us to follow Jesus’ command to be the salt of the earth.

Eggs come in many forms in the Easter basket, all of them symbolizing new life and Christ’s resurrection from the tomb.

Cheese, because of it’s mild flavor, symbolizes the moderation that Christians should have in all things. There are many easy-to-make sweet Easter cheeses that can be made a few days before the blessing of food.

Butter reminds us of the bounty of God and the goodness of Christ which we should show toward all people. The butter is often in the form of a lamb, to remind us of the Paschal Lamb, Christ, who was willingly sacrificed for our sins and now is risen from the dead.

Horseradish mixed with grated pickled beets is red in color to symbolize the Passion of Christ. The bitterness of the horseradish recalls the suffering of Christ.

Sausage/Kielbasa is indicative of God’s favor and generosity and is also an item that was forbidden throughout Lent.

Ham, in richness, is symbolic of great joy and abundance. All pork products represent Christ’s fulfillment of the Old Covenant, in which pork was forbidden, and His establishment of the New Covenant.

Bacon reminds us of God’s overabundant mercy.

Wine recalls the Blood of Christ which was spilled for us on Calvary.

Vinegar reminds us of the gall or sour wine which was given to Jesus to drink on the cross when he was thirsty.

Pepper is another reflection of the bitter herbs, which signify exile, Christ’s sufferings, and the sufferings of this life.

Poppy seed rolls, nut rolls, cheesecake, and other cakes and pastries may be included to represent the sweetness of God’s love for us. After abstaining from sweet foods throughout Lent, these treats taste even sweeter.

The Religious Meaning of Easter Foods


April 17Living Stations of the Cross 1:15 and 2:00 p.m.

April 18No Early Childhood ClassesK-8 Half-Day Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

April 19-28Easter Break, No Classes

April 29Classes Resume

May 3Grandparents’ Day9:00 to 10:45 a.m.

4th Grade Biography Night6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

In The Know

You know you missed them! Lent is almost over! Do you feel like you aren’t getting much out of it as you can? Does your busy schedule prevent you from learning more about your faith? It’s not too late! Allow Lent to deepen your faith life and prepare for Easter with one of our many NEW Lent/Easter titles from Lighthouse Catholic Media available in the front foyer.

The suggested donation for each CD is $4. Please note that this ministry depends on donations to restock favorites and purchase additional titles. If you would like additional copies of any of our featured titles, please contact Chris Billecke at [email protected].

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen was one of the best-known and best-loved Catholic orators of the twentieth century, reaching millions of Christians of all denominations. Presented in “The True Meaning of Easter” are his timeless reflections on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord, combined with Scripture and Gregorian Chant to create a powerful presentation that is sure to become a family favorite.

Lighthouse Catholic Media CDs are back

Educational Outfitters Becomes An OfficialAll Saints-Approved Uniform Source

Educational Outfitters, a uniform-supply store based in Farmington Hills, is now an approved company for All Saints parents purchasing school uniforms.

Educational Outfitters has set up a dedicated website for All Saints families: http://detroit.educationaloutfitters.com/find-my-school/all-saints-catholic-school/.

Please see the flier at the end of this newsletter.

Note that school uniforms can continue to be purchased through Lands’ End.

Fun Fair Is A Month Away!All Saints’ annual Fun Fair is coming on May 17!

Each year, our entire community comes together for a night of fun, with games, rides, a photo booth, food, and more. Back by popular demand is the ASCS dunk tank!

Additional information, including the order form for wristbands, fun tickets, and food, is included in the newsletter this week, but can also be downloaded at www.allsaintscs.com/funfair.

The deadline to pre-order food is Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Looking to volunteer? Volunteer opportunities are available. See the sign-up link available at www.allsaintscs.com/funfairhelp or contact Dee Munoz at [email protected].

Check Out Summer Camps

Camp Mirage in Plymouth has summer camp options for your children.

The organization conducts weeklong camps for interests in everything from athletics to science.

For more information, see the fliers in the school office.


Tiger Scouts Learn About Fire Safety

Dominic Thomas’s grandpa, Larry Keller, talked to the group about fire safety, the importance of having a family emergency plan, and gave an explanation of some of the equipment fire fighters use to help keep everyone safe. Mr. Keller has been a volunteer firefighter and medical first responder in Reading, Michigan for nearly 38 years.

Fourth grade Junior Girl Scout troop 40569 made kitty forts, fleece cat blankets and braided cat toys for the Michigan Humane Society. The girls will be delivering the items to the animal shelter later in April.

Junior Girl Scouts Help Humane Society

Math Pentathletes Enjoy Success Kindergarteners and first graders competed this past Saturday in the Math Pentathlon. The following students received special awards:

• Honorable Mention: Maria Obudzinski and Erin Carlisle

• Bronze Medal: Easton Ketelhut and Ian Madden

• Silver Medal: Jacob Thomas and Oriana Alberty

Congratulations to all of our 24 students who participated in the event, where there were 540 total math pentathletes from schools throughout Metro Detroit.

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Classroom Happenings

First-grade classrooms transformed into an ocean, a rainforest, and the Arctic on Friday, as students presented information they learned about those habitats. First graders dressed as animals native to their respective habitat and shared information they learned about the animal’s predators, food, and fun facts with their family members and friends.

Mr. Facione’s 6th grade math classes are working on creative projects designed to reinforce math concepts while encouraging the students to explore their creativity. The 6th graders are designing thir own taco trucks, complete with logos, menus, and a company name. The goal: To practice calculating simple interest, sales tax, percent of change, and percent increase or decrease.

Mrs. Alban’s 4th grade classes were putting the final touches on their biography posters last week. The completed posters are now on display in the second hall, and the students are finishing preparations for Biography Night on May 3.


8th Graders Visit Washington, D.C.

All Saints 8th graders and their chaperones spent a busy three days in Washington, D.C. last week. They visited the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception; the Korean, Vietnam and World War II Memorials; the Lincoln Memorial; Smithsonian Museums; Arlington National Cemetery; the U.S. Capitol; the Supreme Court, and more.

Last Tuesday evening, grades 3-5 and the school band played their Spring Concert. Third graders’ selections had a fiesta theme, while 4th graders demonstrated their mastery of the recorder. Fifth graders played a medley of standard tunes from past decades on the ukulele.

Band and Grades 3-5 Celebrate Spring With Concert


Around the Parishes St. Thomas a BecketThe parish has a Blood Drive on Good Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome!

Communal Penance Service on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m.

Holy Thursday Liturgy--7:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament--8:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross at noon Music from 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Liturgy and veneration of the cross--1:30 p.m..Offices close at noon on Good Friday.

Holy Saturday Food Blessing--1:00 p.m.

Resurrection VBS Registration Is HereResurrection Parish will be hosting its annual Vacation Bible School the week of June 24-28 at All Saints. Resurrection is partnering with St. Kenneth for this VBS program.

The sessions will run from 8:45 a.m. until noon. There are segments for children who will be 4 years old through 5th grade in the fall, and those who will be in 6th through 8th grade this fall.

For more information, see the flier at the end of this newsletter or check out ResurrectionVBS.com.

April Virtue in Practice: Forgiveness“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

(Ephesians 4:31-32)

St. John NeumannLenten Penance Services--.Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m.Tuesday, April 16 at noonWednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m.

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper--7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Stations of the Cross--Noon Liturgy Celebration of the Lord’s Passion--1:00 p.m.

Holy Saturday Basket Blessing--Noon

St. KennethPersonal, private individual confession will be available at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15.

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper--7:00 p.m.

Good Friday Meditations--12:15 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday--Celebration of the Passion of Christ--1:15 p.m.

Holy Saturday Blessing of the Food--1:15 p.m.

Resurrection ParishHolyThursday Mass of theLord’s Supper--7:00 p.m. Followed by Procession and Adoration until midnight

Good Friday Stations of the Cross--12:15 p.m. Rosary--1:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Liturgy WIth Veneration of the Cross--1:30 p.m.

Holy Saturday Blessing of the Food--11:00 a.m.


K-8 Calendar Dates for 2019-2020 School Year

Aug. 6 New Family Meeting

Aug. 22 Back to School BBQ and Open House

Aug. 26 ½ Day Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. (First Day of School)

Aug. 26-29 ½ Day Dismissal for Kindergarten Classes*

Aug. 30-Sept. 2 No School (Labor Day Weekend)

Sept. 27 No School (Teacher PD)

Oct. 31 ½ Day Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. (Teacher PD)

Nov. 7 No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)

Nov. 8 No School (Teacher PD)

Nov. 27 ½ Day Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 28-29 No School (Thanksgiving Break)

Dec. 2 No School (Teacher PD)

Dec. 23-Jan. 3 No School (Christmas Break)

Feb. 14-18 No School (Mid-Winter Break)

March 27 No School for Kindergarten (K Round-Up)

April 9 ½ Day Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

April 10-17 No School (Easter Break)

April 24 No School (Teacher PD)

May 22 ½ Day Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

May 25 No School (Memorial Day)

June 4 8th Grade Graduation

June 5 Kindergarten Promotion

June 10 ½ Day Dismissal at 11:00 a.m. (Last Day of School)

*Please note the first week of school (August 26-August 29) are half day dismissals at 11:30 a.m. dismissal for kindergarten classes. The Archdiocese of Detroit requires individual student assessments to be given and kindergarten teachers will be scheduling ½ hour afternoon sessions with families that week. Scheduled time will be provided in early August.


Early Childhood Calendar Dates for 2019-2020 School Year

Aug. 20 EC Parent Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

Aug. 26-27 No School, Early Childhood Screening Appointments

Aug. 28-29 EC Starts, EC Full Day Program Has 11:05 a.m. Dismissal

Aug. 30- Sept. 2 No School Labor Day Weekend

Sept. 3 EC Full Day Program Starts 3:05 Dismissal

Sept. 27 No School, Teacher Professional Development

Oct. 31 No School, Teacher Professional Development

Nov. 7-8 No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences

Nov. 27 No School, Teacher Professional Development

Nov. 28-29 No School (Thanksgiving Break)

Dec. 2 No School, Teacher Professional Development

Dec. 20 No School, EC Christmas Concert

Jan. 30-31 No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences

Feb. 14-18 No School, Mid-Winter Break

March 27 No School, Teacher Prof. Development and K Round-Up

April 9 No School, Teacher Professional Development

April 10-17 No School, Easter Break

April 24 No School, Teacher Professional Development

May 22-25 No School, Memorial Day Weekend

May 28-29 Last Day for EC Classes


Fun fair May 17, 2019

Join us for fantastic games, rides, and activities for the entire family.

Back by popular demand: ASCS Dunk Tank

Order tickets and wristbands today!Thank you to Rose’s Restaurant & Lounge

for providing the Grilling Chef!

Please note that food orders are available through PRE-SALE ONLY.

Families will not be able to buy meals at the fair.

Raffle Winner We are excited to raffle off the naming rights

to the ASCS Gymnasium for the entire 2019-2020 school year.

Plus, the winner will receive a personalized ball of his/her choice.

6:00-9:00 p.m.



Business or Family Donation Form All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. All Saints Catholic School is a 501c(3) organization. #38-3312683

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Item Description(s): Please list each item description and value out individually. “Value” is the retail or fair market value of an item and/or service.

Total Donor Value: $___________________

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Please make checks out to All Saints Catholic School Check #

Thank you for supporting the Fun Fair and the students at All Saints Catholic School.

All Saints Catholic School 48735 Warren Road Canton, MI 48187 (734) 459-2490



Donations NeededCarnival-Type Small prizes Any Type of Wrapped, Small Hard

Candy Any Type of Wrapped Suckers Full-Size Candy Bars Any Wrapped, Small Chocolate

Candy Monetary Donations or Gift Cards

in Any amount

We appreciate any donation! Donations can be dropped off in the school office. If you have questions, please contact Dee Munoz at [email protected].

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Michele Santillan at [email protected] for details.

Thank you for supporting the Fun Fair and the students at All Saints!

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Fun fair May 17, 2019• Fun Fair wristbands and all tickets are non-refundable. All orders are due by Tuesday, May 14,

2019. • Purchases can be made with cash or check, payable to ASCS. • Please send this form to the office in an envelope marked “Fun Fair Order.”• Extra fun tickets, raffle tickets, and wristbands will be available for purchase at the Fun Fair. • Your Fun Fair wristbands/tickets will be available for pickup at the Fun Fair. • At least one parent or guardian must be on the premises during the Fun Fair. • Questions regarding tickets may be directed to Dee Munoz at [email protected]

Please complete this order form completely, including all contact information, and return to the office.

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Phone: ____________________________ Email: ______________________________


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Parent Like a Champion

VOL. 3 n NO. 8

A C A T H O L I C S C H O O L E D U C A T I O N N E W S L E T T E R

2019 © NCEA PARENT NEWS is published monthly by the National Catholic Educational Association, 1005 N. Glebe Road, Suite 525, Arlington, VA 22201. www.NCEA.org.

SPORTS PROVIDE COUNTLESS PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS FOR OUR CHILDREN, from creating healthy physical habits to promoting peer interaction and teamwork. In the Catholic school setting, they can also provide a vehicle for spiritual growth, helping children develop the cardinal virtues of fortitude, justice, prudence and temperance. To maximize these benefits, it’s important that parents create a positive relationship with coaches and administrators, working with them to provide the best experience for our children.

Tips for Sports Parents:

Be Positive – In a study used by the Play Like a Champion Today Educational Series in national Coach & Parent workshops, children were asked to rank why they play sports. The overwhelming winner: to have fun! As parents, this should inform how we approach sports as well. Parents should remain positive and encouraging with athletes, coaches, officials and opponents. Remember that it’s just a game! While watching our children compete can sometimes be stressful, remaining positive will keep the experience fun for everyone involved.

Have Realistic Expectations – We all want to see children excel in their chosen sports. Coaches and parents should work together to develop the abilities God gave to each child and to maximize his or her athletic potential. But while setting lofty goals is good, it’s important to remain realistic. According to the NCAA, less than 6% of high school athletes will go on to play sports in college at any level and .01% of high school athletes will play professionally (2018 NCAA Probability of Competing Beyond High School). As parents, we should enjoy watching our children in the present moment and let the future work itself out later.Embrace Your Role – The role of the sports parent is to love and support your athletes by helping them to set goals and to become a great teammate. Catholic sports parents should help create a positive environment in the stands by encouraging all athletes. Athletes, coaches and officials also have distinct roles to play in the sports experience. Parents should embrace their own role while allowing others to play

their parts. Trust that coaches and officials know what they’re doing and have the best interests of your child at heart.

Get Involved – Being a sports parent provides plenty of great opportunities to get involved with your child’s team. Find out if your school has a parent committee or booster club on which you can serve and provide valuable support for coaches and administration. This can be a great way to help provide a great experience for the team.

Respect Boundaries – Good communication is key to your child’s sports experience. If you need to speak with a coach or administrator, find out when they are available and how they best communicate. Always be respectful and remember that coaches and administrators want what is best for your child and the team. Think about what is and is not appropriate for parents to discuss with coaches. In general, topics such as playing time or your child’s position should be left to the student-athlete and coach, while issues related to your child’s health and safety are always fair game. Competition can bring out strong emotions, so if you have a non-safety related concern, consider waiting 24-hours before contacting a coach.

Practice Sportsmanship – Catholic schools make it a point to encourage and develop virtuous behavior; this should flow into extracurricular activities as well. Parents have a responsibility to help create an environment that promotes great sportsmanship by remaining positive and calm in the stands. Set a precedent that supports the values promoted in our Catholic schools and treats everyone – coaches, officials, athletes and spectators – with the respect and dignity they deserve as a child of God. Sports provide a wonderful experience for the entire family. By embracing your role as a sports parent, you can help provide a positive environment in which children can develop skills and grow in virtue while having fun. Together, we can give our children the sports experience they deserve!

Contributed by Peter PiscitelloPlay Like a Champion Today Educational Series, Inc

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