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LAST Coffee Break… with Mr. Scudder Stopping by
We’ve had a great run at Cafe Ambrosia each Thursday (with a few exceptions) for our Coffee Break. Tomorrow will be our LAST Coffee Break for 2023-2024, and we will welcome Head of School Mr. John Scudder when he stops by! Join us from 7:45-8:40 – same great time, same great place!

 

Uniform Exchange – Part 1 | May 20 – 22

A table will be available outside during final exams next Mon., May 20 and Tue., May 21 for parents or students to leave unneeded uniform components that they wish to add into the Uniform Exchange for next fall. Skirts, pants, oxford shirts, polo shirts, sweater vests, cardigan sweaters, and fleeces are welcome. Please make sure all items are clean, in good repair, and conform to uniform guidelines. Part 2 of the Uniform Exchange will take place during registration toward the end of summer.

We need volunteers for Monday (05/20) and Tuesday (05/21) mornings AND afternoons in order to run the exchange. Sign up here: St. Ambrose Academy Volunteers: SAA Home and School Connection 2023-2024 (signupgenius.com)

Movers Needed | May 23 & 24

We are in need of movers on Thu., May 23 and Fri., May 24, all day both days, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will need 10 people each day to disassemble white boards, projector screens, and projectors. There will be more openings in June loading trailers and trucks. June dates will be added to the Sign-Up Genius at a later time.

Service hours earned during this work can be applied either to this year or to next year – what a great way to round out the year or get a head start on next year! Click the link below to indicate your availability. We need your help!

Moving SignUp Genius

Movers Needed | May 23 & 24

We are in need of movers on Thu., May 23 and Fri., May 24, all day both days, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will need 10 people each day to disassemble white boards, projector screens, and projectors. There will be more openings in June loading trailers and trucks. June dates will be added to the Sign-Up Genius at a later time.

Service hours earned during this work can be applied either to this year or to next year – what a great way to round out the year or get a head start on next year! Click the link below to indicate your availability. We need your help!

Moving SignUp Genius

Save the Date – SAA Guardians Golf Outing | July 22

The Second Annual Guardians Golf Outing in on Monday, July 22, 2024, with an 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start! Register today at www.guardians.eventbrite.com!

You are warmly invited to stop by Cafe Ambrosia – after you drop off your student(s), on your way to work, with your younger children, or whatever – to meet Mr. John Scudder, whom Joan Carey has announced as the Head of School for the 2024-2025 school year. John brings with him impressive credentials and an engaging personality – find out for yourself TOMORROW!

 

Coffee Break @ Cafe Ambrosia on Thursdays

We are pleased to announce that our Coffee Breaks — that weekly time to caffeinate and, er, conversate with other St. Ambrose parents before your day officially begins — will be on Thursdays this year, beginning THIS Thu., Sept. 14, from 7:45 – 8:40 a.m.

We have moved from the lunchroom in the original space (which sounds better than the “old” space) to Suite 105 in the expanded space, a.k.a. Cafe Ambrosia.

Eighth Grade Graduation | May 30

Families of 8th Graders, mark your calendars for Thu., May 30, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.! Reservations have been made at McGaw Park, Fitchburg, for a celebration to mark the completion of 8th Grade, including a pot luck and a game of kickball. Stay tuned to your e-mail for further details!

Service Hour Logs | Due By June 30

Please click the link below to print out a copy of the Service Hour Log forms. Be sure to keep track of all of your service hours to be turned in at the end of the semester.

Service Hour Logs

 

Service Hours

We only have ~6 more weeks of school. The last day you can fulfill your service hours is Sun., June 30.

Unfulfilled hours will be invoiced at the end of the school year at the rate of $15/hour to recover in part the actual costs of a family’s lack of service hours. Report cards will not be released until that commitment is met.

Please click the links below to check all the opportunities we have for you to cover your family commitment.

School Day Opportunities

Non-School Day Opportunities

We are getting scaffolding for part the set and it will be delivered to the theater at 9 am on Friday, Feb. 23. We will need a lot of help unloading and assembling this! If possible, please plan to take of work and help, and please sign up on the signup genius for that day so we know we have enough help!

Newsies volunteer signup

Help on Thursday – we need all hands on deck at 6 pm at St. Mary Pine Bluff to load everything into the semi! Please plan on coming a bit early for pick up and we particularly need some strong dads!

First Friday All-Day Eucharistic Adoration | March 1

We will have the opportunity to adore Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist in our oratory for the full school day next Fri., Mar. 1.

If you and/or your student(s) would like to join us for the Rosary, please arrive in the St. Joseph Oratory at 7:40 a.m. Fri., Mar. 1. Rosaries conclude by the first bell, so any students who wish to join us for prayer will not be late for homeroom. The Rosary will be followed by Mass, after which Our Eucharistic Lord will be exposed on the altar.

Adorers are needed throughout that day. If you are available to stay with Our Lord for an hour, please contact Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik, Director of Student Ministries.

Update per the SAA e-Newsletter on 1/9/2024: “The SAA Parent Disciple-Makers Workshop scheduled for Wednesday evening, January 10, is cancelled given that we will be between two major storm systems.”

 

Parents are called and graced to do more than raise their kids in faith. They are called to the Great Commission, to make their kids into disciples for the rest of their lives. We do our best. We love them, we pray for them, we set healthy boundaries, and actively form their character. What else can we do to make them into disciples of Jesus?

These workshops will equip parents with practical strategies to strengthen the discipleship environment of their home, lead their kids deeper in personal faith, and be even more intentional in apprenticing them as disciples.

 

Coffee Break @ Cafe Ambrosia on Thursdays

We are pleased to announce that our Coffee Breaks — that weekly time to caffeinate and, er, conversate with other St. Ambrose parents before your day officially begins — will be on Thursdays this year, beginning THIS Thu., Sept. 14, from 7:45 – 8:40 a.m.

We have moved from the lunchroom in the original space (which sounds better than the “old” space) to Suite 105 in the expanded space, a.k.a. Cafe Ambrosia.

RSVP to the Benefit Dinner by November 24!

We’ve got a lot of fun planned for this year’s Benefit Dinner. You’ll enjoy catching up with others during the cocktail hour and meal and being entertained and inspired during the program.

RSVPs are due by Fri., Nov. 24 so invite some friends to join you! Visit our website for more details.

50/50 Raffle Tickets are available. The winner will be chosen at the Benefit Dinner (does not need to be present to win) – so get yours or encourage others to buy today!

RSVP for the Benefit Dinner

50/50 Raffle Details

 

Per the email on 11/1/2023 from Home and School Connections: We will not have a Coffee Break tomorrow (11/2/2023) so that you can consider attending Mass for All Soul’s Day. This is a powerful day to pray for the dead. If you visit a cemetery and pray for the souls in Purgatory anytime between Nov 1 – 8, you can complete a plenary indulgence for a soul.

 

Coffee Break @ Cafe Ambrosia on Thursdays

We are pleased to announce that our Coffee Breaks — that weekly time to caffeinate and, er, conversate with other St. Ambrose parents before your day officially begins — will be on Thursdays this year, beginning THIS Thu., Sept. 14, from 7:45 – 8:40 a.m.

We have moved from the lunchroom in the original space (which sounds better than the “old” space) to Suite 105 in the expanded space, a.k.a. Cafe Ambrosia.

High School Basketball is right around the corner! Important items you need to know:

  • Girls Basketball Starts Practice on November 6
  • Mandatory Player & Parent attendance at the Preseason Meeting – Monday October 30 @ 6:30pm.

This meeting is mandatory for all athletes and parents for ALCS sponsored sports, so if you cannot make it, let Coach Thies or myself (Mrs. Koon) know.

Please bring all Required Paperwork – (https://www.alcs.us/athletics/participation-forms-info.cfm) to the meeting. We will have extra forms at the meeting if needed.

The required forms for all high school athletes are:

·  Athletic Participation Contract (sign and return for sport)

·  Physical form (must be signed by a doctor every other year starting with their freshmen year) The physical must be dated after April 1, 2022 to be valid. (If you already turned your physical in for a fall sport, you do not need to complete this again.)

·  Alternate Year Physical Form (signed by parent if you have a current physical on or after April 1, 2022) Physicals are good for 2 years if signed after April 1, 2022. (If you played a fall sport, you do not need to complete this form again.)

·  WIAA Eligibility Information Bulletin for 2023-24 (sign and return) (If you played a fall sport, you do not need to complete this form again.)

·  High School Concussion Information-Student (must read) (If you played a fall sport, you do not need to complete this form again.)

·  Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information (must read)

·  Parent & Athlete Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Agreement (sign and return)

After the Athletic Director meeting ends at approximately 7:00 pm, Girls and Boys Basketball will break into their respective groups.

Girls basketball will meet in the room 118 with their coaches.

This meeting is only for high school basketball players.

Go Challenger Athletics!

St. Ambrose moms, can you join us for a fall get-together at Athena Lyons’ home on Saturday, October 14 (the Saturday AFTER Homecoming) from 7-10 p.m.? You’re warmly welcome to attend. Here is the Evite: http://evite.me/jpRtEd2rXP

Join St. Ambrose moms for a time to relax and spend time together this fall! Although the start time is 7:00, please come when you can. If possible, please bring a snack or beverage to share. RSVP by Tuesday, October 10.

 

Coffee Break @ Cafe Ambrosia on Thursdays

We are pleased to announce that our Coffee Breaks — that weekly time to caffeinate and, er, conversate with other St. Ambrose parents before your day officially begins — will be on Thursdays this year, beginning THIS Thu., Sept. 14, from 7:45 – 8:40 a.m.

We have moved from the lunchroom in the original space (which sounds better than the “old” space) to Suite 105 in the expanded space, a.k.a. Cafe Ambrosia.

You’re Invited: SAA Moms for August 30:
It is a tradition that Barb Schmiesing (lovely wife of Principal Schmiesing) hosts a kick-off to our SAA moms’ events for the year. This year’s kick-off will be Wednesday, August 30. Come any time after 7:30 p.m.
Here is the Evite: http://evite.me/T3GVbxruzj

See you there!

Register Today for the Guardians Golf Outing!

Know someone who wants to savor time on the course before winter?

Invite them to the first annual Guardians Golf Outing on Fri., Sept. 29 to benefit our Cross Country and Basketball programs! Enjoy a 9 a.m. shotgun start, lunch, drinks, and the camaraderie of other Guardian golfers. And help support the bright future for Guardian athletics!

Register Today!

Spirit Wear!

Our St. Ambrose Academy Fall Spirit Wear Store with RBS is open featuring a brand-new spirit-tee designed by the class of 2024! Students are permitted to wear spirit-tees and hoodies on Wednesdays!

Click the Spirit Wear Store button below to go directly to the St. Ambrose Spirit Wear Store!

Our on-line store will be open until Thu., Sept. 14. It includes t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, vests, windbreakers, beanies, and more. To view a pdf flyer of the store, click the Flyer button below.

On-line orders will be delivered to St. Ambrose Academy for distribution.

If you have any questions about spirit wear, please contact Angela Hineline, Director of Enrollment at angela.hineline@ambroseacademy.org.

Spirit Wear Store

Flyer

 

We’re thrilled to welcome back returning parents and connect with new parents as we start the
new year! Join us for different activities Tuesday – Thursday at St. Ambrose Academy and
Friday at the home of Patrick and Executive Director Joan Carey’s home.

Tuesday 9/5 – Parent Rosary & Intercession | 7:40 – 8:10 a.m.
Unite our intentions by praying the Rosary with other parents in the Oratory

Wednesday 9/6 – Parent Appreciation Coffee & Donuts | 7:45 – 8:40 a.m.
Savor a morning pick-me-up outside SAA before you continue your day

Thursday 9/7 – Cookie Grab & Go w/SAA Faculty | 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a treat at afternoon pick-up and be greeted by our outstanding faculty

Friday 9/8 – Parent Wine & Cheese Night | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Kick back and relax at the Careys’ home after making it through the first week!

All Saints Party | November 4

Since 2004, the All Saints Party has been hosted to fundraise for the March for Life Trip that St. Ambrose seniors take annually. It is also a lot of FUN as individuals, couples, and families come together to celebrate our community, friendships, and wonderful autumn weather and as a way to “live liturgically” by celebrating beautiful feasts together. All are welcome, so please invite other families and friends to join in this community-wide event!

More Information Here

Sign Up for All Saints Here

 

 

Please come and celebrate the Saints and help to raise money to send this year’s St. Ambrose Seniors to the March for Life in Washington, DC in January 2024.

Visit the Sign-Up Genius to sign up for a potluck item and parent help, also scroll down to the end to estimate attendance for the party, including number of adults and children. Pray for successful fundraising and a fun celebration!

Potluck food should be brought to the location before dinner time 4:30 pm. Thank you.

Suggested Freewill Offering $25.00/family-$10.00/individual. Pay cash or check before the event or at the event at dinner time. Checks can be made out to St. Ambrose Academy memo Saints Party donation.

Bring lawn chairs if you’d like.

Thank you for your support and generosity. We hope to see you all there!

Parents are called and graced to do more than raise their kids in faith. They are called to the Great Commission, to make their kids into disciples for the rest of their lives. We do our best. We love them, we pray for them, we set healthy boundaries, and actively form their character. What else can we do to make them into disciples of Jesus?

These workshops will equip parents with practical strategies to strengthen the discipleship environment of their home, lead their kids deeper in personal faith, and be even more intentional in apprenticing them as disciples.

Parent Update Meeting

Save the Date!

 

Our annual ‘State of the School’ meeting will be held once again at St. Maria Goretti Parish Hall and is a fantastic evening spent in the company of fellow parents, staff/faculty, and Board members as we celebrate highlights of the past year, share exciting updates (seriously, very many exciting updates), and look ahead to the coming year! All current parents and new, incoming parents for Fall 2024 are invited to attend.

 

 

RSVPs are encouraged by Mon., May 20 to Carolyn Averill