ASCS Saintly Notes 12-02-15

All Saints Catholic School
SAINTLY NOTES
December 02, 2015
Dec 03
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Dec 11
Dec 12
Dec 15
Dec 16
Dec 17
Dec 18
Jan 05
Advent Reconciliation, Gr. 3-8, 12:30-2:30pm
Mass, All School, 8:00am
St. Nick’s Party, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Meadowcreek, SEE ATTACHMENT
Mass, All School, 8:00am, Holy Day, Immaculate Conception
Orchestra Concert, 6:00pm, Chapel
Band Concert, 7:00pm, Chapel
HSA Bake Sale, 7:15am, SEE ATTACHMENT
STEM Coding Day
Saints Alive Christmas Extravaganza, Gr. 5-8, 7-9:30pm,Meadowcreek
ASCS at Plano Parade, 9:00am, SEE ATTACHMENT
Christmas Pageant, Gr. K-4, 7:00pm, Meadowcreek Sanctuary
Spirit Day
School Spelling Bee
Pre-K4 Christmas Nativity, 8:00am in Cafeteria
Mass, All School, 8:00am
Christmas Parties, 11:00am
Early Dismissal, Noon, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Classes Resume, 7:40am
This Week in Saintly Notes:
1. From Mrs. Blake
2. Gentle Reminder
3. Inclement Weather
4. ASCS Beta Club Movie
5. Scrip Tips
6. Picture Information
7. Monday Morning Prayer Group and Intentions
8. 3rd Grade Service Project
9. Volunteer Opportunities
10. Church Ministries –Saints Alive Christmas Extravaganza
11. Attachments
From Mrs. Blake,
Hello Families! I hope everyone had a very relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving
break!
As Advent begins, please remember to talk to your children about this special time as
we prepare for the birth of Jesus.
Advent comes from the Latin word meaning “coming.” Jesus is coming, and Advent is intended to be
a season of preparation for His arrival. While we typically regard Advent as a joyous season, it is also
intended to be a period of preparation, much like Lent. Prayer, penance and fasting are appropriate
during this season.
ASCS Saintly Notes
December 02, 2015
Advent is not as strict as Lent, and there are no rules for fasting, but it is meant to be a period of selfpreparation. The purple color associated with Advent is also the color of penance. The faithful should
fast during the first two weeks in particular and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The color of the Third Sunday of Advent is rose. This color symbolizes joy and represents the
happiness we will experience when Jesus comes again. The Third Sunday is a day of anticipatory
celebration. It is formerly called “Gaudete” Sunday; gaudete means “rejoice” in Latin.
Finally, Sundays during Advent, just as during Lent, should not be given to fasting, but instead to
celebration because we celebrate the resurrection of Our Lord every Sunday. It is important to
remember, however, there are no particular rules for how the laity should observe Advent.
Below is a link with some cute activities for you and your families.
http://www.loyolapress.com/liturgical-year-advent-activities.htm
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Blessings! Mrs. Blake
Gentle Reminder
Even with the dropping temperatures, the students will be going out for recess when it’s
dry. Please send your child to school dressed appropriately for the weather conditions
they’ll encounter at recess. Also, due to temperature fluctuations in the building, a
sweatshirt or sweater may be needed. Please keep in mind and remind your child that
only uniform approved sweatshirts and sweaters may be worn in the classroom. ASCS
sweatshirts may be purchased from our spirit wear if you need one and sweaters can be
found at Academic Outfitters. Thank you for your cooperation.
Inclement Weather
In the case of inclement weather All Saints Catholic School will follow the
Plano Independent School District weather closings. Please watch/listen to
your local news stations for weather updates and closings for PISD.
Since we have families traveling from significant distances we always encourage you to
make your best personal decisions for travel on the roads during inclement weather.
Beta Club Movie Time Gr. 33-5
Attention all Third, Fourth and Fifth Graders! You are invited to
watch our afternoon movie, Rio 2, on Thursday, December 3 from
3:30 until 5 in the school cafeteria. This movie presentation is
sponsored by the ASCS Beta Club and admission is just $ 3.00.
(Popcorn will be provided as well!) This is a great opportunity to
hang out with your friends, have a good time, and watch a great
flick! We know you’ll have a terrific time! See you Thursday.
ASCS Saintly Notes
December 02, 2015
SCRIP TIPS
Small Denomination Cards are Here!
Great for gifts, prizes and stocking stuffers.
For a limited time only:
$10 Amazon
$5 Starbucks
$10 Target
$10 Walmart
-------------------------------------------------------------ONLINE CARD ORDERS and SPECIAL ORDERS
Card orders are delivered on THURSDAYS to your child’s backpack:
• placed by Noon, Tuesday delivered the same week
• placed after Tuesday delivered the same week if the cards are in stock
• placed after Tuesday delivered the next week if the cards are not in stock
-------------------------------------------------------------SCRIP-TO-GO LOBBY SALES HOURS
Monday thru Friday 7:30-8:30am
Scrip is also available in the office
Important Picture Info for Parents
To redeem your complimentary digital SmileSafe card, click here.
Last reminder to keep this year's school picture!
1. Go to mylifetouch.com
2. Log in with your Portrait ID and Access Code located in your picture package
Pedidos en español disponibles por internet. Utiliza tu ID del retrato y el código de
acceso de tu paquete del retrato.
Parent/Guardian, how was this year’s school picture experience? Take survey.
Monday Morning Prayer Group
The ASCS Monday Morning Prayer Group meets on Monday mornings right after morning drop
off. ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED! Drop the kids, park and join us in the chapel. What a great
way to start your week! Please pray for the sick: Mary Reiter, Gabriele Bailey’s Godfather,
Dawn Polce: SAC member, Jude Cobler, Steve Korkmas: Mr. Jobes brother in law, Lana
Cristofoli: Mrs. Cristofoli’s mother in law, Lynn Knowlton: Nurse Abby’s mom, Mrs. Callahan:
wife of Mr. Callahan, our loyal library and café volunteer, Angela Bowman: Jason Sincleair’s
sister, John McElyea: Mrs. Ridling’s brother in law, Esteban Navarro: Nathan Reis’ grandpa.
Please call in or email your prayer intentions to Liz in the office ( [email protected] ) so that we
may all pray for your family and friends.
ASCS Saintly Notes
November 18, 2015
3rd Grade Service Project
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Mrs. Hollister’s 3 grade collected new and gently used blankets and coats for the
SoupMobile in Dallas. The SoupMobile feeds and clothes many people each and every
day. Great job to Mrs. Hollister’s 3rd grade!
Volunteer Opportunity for Families
One of the local Aggie Moms Club could use some help this weekend and is looking for
anyone interested in earning some service hours. They need help on Friday, 12/4 from
5:00-7:00pm setting up tables and chairs. Help is also needed Saturday, 12/5 from
3:00-5:00pmto take everything down. The location is super close to the school:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, TX 75252
If you are able to help, just show up at one of the times listed above. Questions?
Contact Karen Hunter, 214-534-2172 or email [email protected] Many Thanks!!
Church Ministries
St. Nick’
Nick’s Christmas Party
Sunday, 12/6/15
1:00pm – 3:00pm
3:00pm
All Saints Fellowship Hall
Admission is one new unwrapped toy.
Pictures with St. Nicholas, Nativity Puppet Show, Music,
Sandwiches, Cake, Cookies and Punch
See attached flyer for more details!
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Submit info to [email protected] by Tuesdays 9am
ASCS Saintly Notes
November 18, 2015
Attachments
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St. Nick’s Christmas Party
Cub Scout Spaghetti Dinner
ASCS Bake Sale
STEM Coding Day
ASCS in Plano Parade
DPL Wrestling
JPII Play
Catholic Night with the Mavs at AAC
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Submit info to [email protected] by Tuesdays 9am
ASCS HOLIDAY
BAKE SALE
Volunteer Bakers Needed
Please drop baked goods off in the school office.
Thursday, December 10th
Bake Sale will be on
Friday, December 11th
7:15am
Individual items will be $1 and
Group items will be $5.
No items with nuts can be sold.
Sign up using the link below
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094fa4af22aa8-holiday1
Contact: Jan Kephart
[email protected]
214-403-0823
ALL SAINTS
Celebrate the Season with ASCS
in the Plano Christmas Parade!
The ASCS Dad’s Club is sponsoring our ASCS entry in the
Plano Christmas Parade on December 12. We will have
two floats this year. Starting at 9am, our ASCS smiling
faces will wave from haybales on the floats or hand out
people treats and dog treats to the crowd. The band, drill
team, Cub Scouts, and Girls Scouts are braving the cold
weather, and we would love even more participation! If
your ASCS team, organization, or family would like to join
in the parade, please contact Kevin Cate at
[email protected]. For more information about the
parade see Christmas.planolions.org.
Merry Christmas!
The Dallas Parochial League
presents ……
Wrestling Camps/Clinics and
DPL Wrestling Tournament
Open to all students (grades 5th- 8th, girls and boys) in the DPL
Wrestling Camp/Clinic #1 Sunday, December 6, 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Dallas Jesuit College Preparatory: 12345 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75244
Wrestling Camp/Clinic #2 Sunday, December 13, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Bishop Dunne: 3900 Rugged Drive, Dallas, 75224
DPL Wrestling Tournament Sunday, December 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Bishop Dunne: 3900 Rugged Drive, Dallas, 75224
**Medals to all wrestlers competing in the tournament**
Map and directions located at www.dallasparochialleague.com
Plan to take advantage of these FREE wrestling camp and tournament.
Wrestlers must attend one clinic to be eligible to wrestle in the
DPL Championship Wrestling Tournament
Clinics and Exhibition Tournament will be conducted by:
Stephen Guerrero
Bishop Dunne Wrestling
[email protected]
(214) 339-6561
Tom Trautman
Bishop Lynch Wrestling
[email protected]
(214) 535-1522
Ryan Menard
Jesuit Wrestling
[email protected]
(972) 387-8700 Ext.514
*Coaches will be demonstrating drills, proper wrestling techniques and proper etiquette
*At each clinic the wrestlers will be able to watch live wrestling matches
*Wrestlers will be evaluated on their experience level at the camp/clinics and will be placed accordingly by
experience and weight at the wrestling tournament.
An approximate head count is requested from each school. Each A.D. is requested to notify Coach Ryan
Menard from Jesuit, [email protected], in advance in regards to the number of wrestlers that will be
attending from your school.
How Participation In Wrestling Can Benefit The Football Player
by Robert C. Loveless,
Instructor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation /
Wrestling Coach, Thiel College,
Greenville, Pennsylvania
In this, the era of sport specialization, many young men feel that in order to excel in one individual sport; they must devote their entire
training regime to that particular sport. This concept is indeed unfortunate to many athletes in the sense that skills associated with one
sport may compliment the skills associated with and demanded by an entirely different sport.
No stronger correlation exists between that of football and wrestling. Far too often the football player can be found in the weight room
concentrating on developing upper body strength through such exercises as curls, bench presses, etc., after the completion of the
regular season. Now obviously, weight training conducted in the proper manner serves as an excellent supplement to any training
program. Unfortunately, however, in many cases the athlete who is constantly "pumping iron" may be the same athlete who is
neglecting such developmental areas as agility, reaction time, flexibility, balance awareness and cardiovascular endurance.
The sport of wrestling, therefore, can be of particular value to football players. Wrestling not only provides a more qualified
football candidate, but it also gives him a unique kind of training he can receive nowhere else.
The following nine reasons should be considered by football candidates in regards to why they should participate in
wrestling. (particularly in the high school level):
1. Wrestling helps eliminate fear of harsh body contact.
2. Wrestling maintains muscle flow and supple pliability.
3. Wrestling teaches the athlete to roll with a fall and avoid injury.
4. Wrestling will help the athlete in the development of timing.
5. Wrestling will aid in the development of coordination.
6. Wrestling will improve one's sense of balance.
7. Wrestling will provide flexibility and stretching of the muscles for bulky linemen as well as lean running backs.
8. Wrestling serves as an excellent cardiovascular endurance training program during the "off season" (this aspect is often neglected
by the football players who feel that power lifting is the cure for all problems). As one great Olympic weight lifter once said, "It does me
absolutely no good whatsoever if I have a million dollar body with a ten cent heart." This could be one of the reasons why every football
season it is not uncommon to hear of players passing out and dying during pre-season workouts. Certainly it gives one something to
think about and raises many questions in the area of cardiovascular conditioning required for football.
9. Wrestling starts the athlete thinking about moves to counter his adversary.
Now granted, wrestling is not the solution to all conditioning and training problems, but it comes pretty close. Certainly it is an
alternative which should be considered by the high school football player who is too short for or has no desire to play basketball and is
seeking a way to add to his weight training program in a way that will in turn assist him in the development of skills associated with
football. Success in wrestling is dependent primarily upon strength, agility and endurance, in addition to knowledge of the correct
techniques. If a person is strong and agile, it is likely that he can develop into an excellent wrestler. In addition to the physical
benefits one will experience through wrestling are the “side effects" that also develop within wrestlers. Such characteristics as
self- discipline, nutrition awareness and self confidence. This is valuable training that is found in wrestling perhaps more than any
other sport. So, football players, after you play your last game of the season, when you’re on your way to the weight room, don't pass
by the wrestling room too quickly, as you may also be passing by a great opportunity to develop valuable skills used in football.
A FEW FAMOUS FOOTBALL PLAYERS WHO WRESTLED
Hall of Famers:
Larry Czonka, RB, Miami Dolphins
Dan Dierdorff, OT, St. Louis Cardinals
John Hannah, G, New England Patriots
Henry Jordan, DT, Green Bay Packers
Ronnie Lott, DB, San Francisco 49’ers
Bruce Smith, DE, Buffalo Bills
Jim Thorpe, HB, New York Giants
Pro- Bowlers:
Jeff Bostic, C, Washington Redskins –
SC State Champ
Tedy Bruschi, ILB, New England
Patriots
Bob Bruenig, LB, Dallas Cowboys
Tom Cousineau, LB, Cleveland Browns
– 3rd State in Ohio beat by Golic in
semis 1975
Roger Craig, RB, San Francisco 49’ers
Curley Culp, DL, Kansas City Chiefs –
NCAA Champ
Doug France, LT, Los Angeles Rams – OH
State Runner-Up
La’Roi Glover, DE, Dallas Cowboys 1992 2nd State CA
Bob Golic, DT, Cleveland Browns – OH
State Champ
Carlton Haselrig, Pittsburgh Steelers, 3x
NCAA Champ
Jay Hilgenberg, C, Chicago Bears – IA
State Runner-Up
Bo Jackson, RB, Oakland Raiders
Tim Krumrie, DL, Cincinnati Bengals – WI
State Champ
Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens – 2x FL
State Champ
Randle McDaniel, G, Minnesota Vikings
Matt Millen, LB, Oakland Raiders
Leo Nomellini, T, San Francisco 49’ers –
Big 10 Champ
Jim Plunkett, QB, Oakland Raiders
Warren Sapp, DT Tampa Bay Buccaneers
– FL State Champ
Mark Schlereth, OL, Washington Redskins
- Alaska State Champ
Tony Siragusa, DT, Baltimore Ravens –
NJ State Champ 108-1, NJ State
Champion 1985
Kyle Turley, T, St. Louis Rams
Adam Vinatieri, K, New England Patriots
Randy White, DT, Dallas Cowboys
Ricky Williams, RB, Miami Dolphins (pinned by Stephen Neal in high school)
Other Noteworthy Players:
Rhonde Barber, SS, Tampa Bay Bucs
Tiki Barber, RB, New York Giants
Stephen Neal, OL, New England Patriots
- two time NCAA Division I Wrestling
Champion and winner of the Dan Hodge
Award (Heisman Trophy of wrestling) Did
not play football in college.
Archie Griffin, HB, Cincinnati Bengals OH
(Two time Heisman Trophy winner)
Eric Befumo, Daniel Bulmer and Sean Moothart are some of the All Saints
alumni performing in the show.
Sunday, January 31st, 2016
vs. Phoenix Suns (6:00PM)
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$72
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