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Catholic Schools Week | January 28 – February 3

National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is coming up fast! This annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States allows us to focus on the value that Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities, and our nation.

Here at St. Ambrose Academy, we’re celebrating by asking classes (grades) to work together in 3 ways: themed dress or costume days, a Penny War fundraiser, and Game Day (Fri., Feb. 2). We will begin Game Day with a mass at St. Maria Goretti and the rest of the day playing sports and games at Keva Sports Center. More information coming soon regarding Game Day.

Here are the themed dress/costume days:

  1. Mon., Jan. 29: Extra SAA Spirit Day (school colors: deep red and gold)
  2. Tue., Jan. 30: “Dressing Day” – each class will choose a theme based on names of salad dressing (Ranch, French, Thousand Island, Caesar, etc.)
  3. Wed., Jan. 31: Movie Day – each class chooses a movie as their theme
  4. Thu., Feb. 1: Formal Wear Day – come in your Sunday best (see SAA Student Handbook under “Semi-Formal Attire”)

Questions can be directed to Ms. Katie Behrens

At the close of the 1st. quarter, the students at St. Ambrose Academy will have an opportunity to participate in a service day in order to take our Gospel call to service and our love of Christ out into the community. On Friday, October 20, 2023 groups of students will be out in the Madison area working at crisis pregnancy centers, stocking food pantries, or just raking the lawn for retired religious. This is a required school-day activity for all of the students – please do not opt out unless it is a previously planned absence. Please complete the following form to give your student(s) permission to be taken off campus in the vehicle of a SAA staff member or parent.

Students will meet at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church (5405 Flad Ave. Madison, WI 53711) from 7:30am and NO later than 8am to attend 8:00am Mass.
Pick up time will be at 3:15pm at St. Maria Goretti.

Please consider chaperoning, we need a lot of volunteer parents. Please indicate on the bottom of this form or go to the SAA sign-up genius. Thank you!

Notes: Students can wear their work day clothes for Mass. They should bring a bag lunch unless directed otherwise.
As parent or legal guardian, you remain fully responsible for any legal responsibility that may result from any personal actions taken by your child.

Service Day Reminders | October 20

Service Day is THIS Fri., Oct. 20. Please take note of the following:

  • Arrival – 7:30 – 7:55 a.m. at St. Maria Goretti – NOT at St. Ambrose.
  • Mass – 8:00 a.m.
  • Car groups organize and depart for various work sites following the Mass.
  • Car groups return to St. Maria Goretti for debriefing, games, and closing activities
  • Dismissal is at 3:20 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.

Items to bring: work gloves, work clothes, snack, water bottle, and lunch. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, and in accordance with our non-uniform dress code (p. 46, Student Handbook)!

A photograph of the entire student body will also be taken after Mass on the Holy Name Heights property!

Per email sent on 10/5/2023:

Dear St. Ambrose Academy Families,

This coming Monday October 9, on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Champion, there will be Mass at Holy Name Heights beginning at 8:00am with our beloved Chaplain Father Jared Holzhuter.

Please arrange to drop off your students between 7:30am and no later than 8:00am AT HOLY NAME HEIGHTS (address: 702 S High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53719), not at St. Ambrose Academy.

This is their schedule for the rest of the day:

  • 8am – 9am Mass
  • 9am – 10am Special Events at HNH
  • 10am – 11:30am They will be watching the play, “Tolton – From Slave to Priest”. No parents for this showtime as we do not have enough space for everyone. There will be a 7pm performance on Monday for whoever else is interested in watching the show later. Please click here for the play information).
  • 11:40 – 12:15pm They will be coming back to SAA and having a hot Lunch provided by the Home and School Connection. Students do not need to bring a cold lunch on Monday.

*Note: 6th grade students will be coming back to school for their PE class (10:18am)

Students will be having all their classes, but they will be shorter.

· Block 1 Classes: 12:20 to 12:58

· Block 2 Classes: 1:02 to 1:40

· Block 3 Classes: 1:45 to 2:23

· Block 4 Classes: 2:27 to 3:05

 

If you have a student driver, they should drive themselves to Holy Name Heights and park in front, in the main parking lot area on the northeast end of the parking lot. They will then need to drive their vehicles to school after the performance.

Families are cordially invited to join us for Mass as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Champion as a community.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Schmiesing at soctt.schimiesing@ambroseacademy.org or call the front desk at

(608) 827-5863.

Thank you and may God bless you abundantly!

St. Ambrose, Pray for us! St. Joseph, Pray for us! Our Lady of Champion, Pray for us! “

Picture Day is coming quickly – Tue., Sept. 26! Individual pictures will be taken beginning in the morning that day. Students should plan to wear their dress uniform on 9/26.

Uniforms will not be required that Fri., Sept. 29.

School pictures are taken by Lifetouch. Our school code is EVTDM7SB4. Forms came home with students this afternoon.

Hello Parents!

We are so excited for the senior high Discipleship Retreat next week. Below is the schedule and a few other details about the retreat.

 

Schedule:

Thursday, Sept. 21

3:30: Students go to 1PP for ice breakers and games

4:30: Buses leave for Camp Gray

5:30: Arrive at Camp Gray, go to rooms and drop off stuff

6:00: Dinner

7:00: Talk

8:00: Adoration and Confession

9:30: Free time

10:30: Lights out

 

Friday, Sept. 22

8:00: Breakfast

9:00: Men’s and Women’s talks

10:00: Mass

11:00: Free time/packing

12:00: Lunch

12:45: depart for SAA, students go to One Point Place upon arrival

1:00: Game

1:45: Final talk and small groups

2:45(ish): Process to Oratory for silent prayer, join the rest of the school in DMC

3:20: Normal pick up

 

Packing List

Attached is a packing list. Please note the clothing policies:

  • Shorts must be longer than finger length.
  • Clothes must not be skin tight (i.e. one inch of stretch when pulled).
  • Sweatpants, jeans, t-shirts, and sweatshirts are allowed, once we get to Camp Gray: Students are NOT to change out of their uniforms until they arrive at Camp Gray.
  • The packing list mentions warm clothes, but it looks like it might be pretty warm out, so pack accordingly. Only one pair of closed toed shoes are necessary (the packing list says 2).

 

Chaperones

We currently have enough chaperones, but we are looking for a few more men! If you would, prayerfully consider attending.

 

Pick Up

Pick up will be at the normal end of school day time on Friday, the 22nd. Students do not need to be picked up early.

 

Please contact penina.boros@ambroseacademy.org or geoffrey.ludvik@ambroseacademy.org if you have questions!

Important!! All families, new and returning, are required to attend Registration at St. Ambrose on Fri., Sept. 1. Students and parents alike will have various things to sign and to do.

  • Last names A-L – 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Last names M-Z – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

You will be attending many different stations while you are at registration, including receiving student schedules, signing compliance forms for student and parent handbooks, information about RaiseRight/SCRIP, our new computer policy, a chance to visit our new space, and more.

Important!! All families, new and returning, are required to attend Registration at St. Ambrose on Fri., Sept. 1. Students and parents alike will have various things to sign and to do.

  • Last names A-L – 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Last names M-Z – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

You will be attending many different stations while you are at registration, including receiving student schedules, signing compliance forms for student and parent handbooks, information about RaiseRight/SCRIP, our new computer policy, a chance to visit our new space, and more.

The Senior/Parent Retreat will take place on Thu., Aug. 31 at St. Thomas Aquinas starting with Mass at 7:30 a.m. Each senior should bring (at least) one parent. If a parent is unable to come, the retreat will still be worthwhile for the student to attend. The retreat will end around 12:00 Noon.

WEDNESDAY AUG. 30: NEW STUDENTS AND ALL 9 GRADERS ORIENTATION

ALL 6th graders

Only New 7th and 8th graders

ALL 9th graders (new and former students)

Only New 10th, 11th and 12th graders

This is ONLY for students. 8am to 11:30am

Students should wear their uniform this day.

Please do not bring phones or smart watches to orientation. Make sure you RSVP.

Hey Challengers!
As you are making summer plans with your family and friends, we want to give you a heads up for our summer sports camps at ALCS.

The Summer Sports Camps we are offering at ALCS are as follows:

Volleyball Camp
● Entering 4th-8th Grade: July 24-27 (Monday – Thursday) – 2:00 – 3:30
p.m.
● High School: July 24-28 (Monday – Friday) – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
● Both camps are open to boys and girls

Registration information will be available early spring.

Hey Challengers!
As you are making summer plans with your family and friends, we want to give you a heads up for our summer sports camps at ALCS.

The Summer Sports Camps we are offering at ALCS are as follows:

Volleyball Camp
● Entering 4th-8th Grade: July 24-27 (Monday – Thursday) – 2:00 – 3:30
p.m.
● High School: July 24-28 (Monday – Friday) – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
● Both camps are open to boys and girls

Registration information will be available early spring.

Hey Challengers!
As you are making summer plans with your family and friends, we want to give you a heads up for our summer sports camps at ALCS.

The Summer Sports Camps we are offering at ALCS are as follows:

Volleyball Camp
● Entering 4th-8th Grade: July 24-27 (Monday – Thursday) – 2:00 – 3:30
p.m.
● High School: July 24-28 (Monday – Friday) – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
● Both camps are open to boys and girls

Registration information will be available early spring.

Hey Challengers!
As you are making summer plans with your family and friends, we want to give you a heads up for our summer sports camps at ALCS.

The Summer Sports Camps we are offering at ALCS are as follows:

Volleyball Camp
● Entering 4th-8th Grade: July 24-27 (Monday – Thursday) – 2:00 – 3:30
p.m.
● High School: July 24-28 (Monday – Friday) – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
● Both camps are open to boys and girls

Registration information will be available early spring.

Hey Challengers!
As you are making summer plans with your family and friends, we want to give you a heads up for our summer sports camps at ALCS.

The Summer Sports Camps we are offering at ALCS are as follows:

Volleyball Camp
● Entering 4th-8th Grade: July 24-27 (Monday – Thursday) – 2:00 – 3:30
p.m.
● High School: July 24-28 (Monday – Friday) – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
● Both camps are open to boys and girls

Registration information will be available early spring.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

The Madison Mallards are excited to recognize St. Ambrose Academy with a school appreciation night, this coming July 11 at 6:05pm. Encourage your friends to attend and let’s show our Guardian pride while enjoying summer fellowship!

All students and staff will each receive TWO ticket vouchers for this specific game night tomorrow morning. Extra tickets can be purchased for other family members or guests as well.

You are encouraged to redeem your vouchers by May 1 for the best reserved seats. The longer you wait after this date, the more you risk the game selling out.

Please contact Mr. Schmiesing or Mr. Draves if you have any questions.

SEE FLYER