Unite your intentions by praying the Rosary with other parents in the Oratory. A brief period of intercessory prayer will also take place after the rosary.
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Unite your intentions by praying the Rosary with other parents in the Oratory. A brief period of intercessory prayer will also take place after the rosary.
We’re kicking off a fun, new, annual summer event and we want our parents to join us! We’re bringing together the Madison Christian business community, our supporters, and leaders who are changing our communities for the good.
Enjoy a relaxed evening with free live music, delicious food, and drinks on the patio of Karben4 Brewing with our thanks!
Join us for the St. Ambrose Summer Social on Wed., Aug. 16, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Register by August 11. We hope you’re able to join us!
Get to know St. Ambrose Academy through presentations made by our talented faculty! RSVP or share questions: carolyn.averill@ambroseacademy.org.
Graduation Day, Sunday, May 26th – 723 State Street
12:00 p.m.
● Seniors are to meet Mrs. Blahnik at St. Paul’s Catholic Student Center lobby by 12:00 noon. Students – Please bring your cap and gown, cords, medals, and tassels to be stored in the Newman Center for graduation.
1:00pm Mass
● Parents and families are to arrive at the church starting at 12:30pm.
● This Mass fulfills your weekly obligation.
2:00pm Graduation Ceremony – Newman Hall – 5th floor
● After Mass, graduates will leave the Mass first and go to the Newman Hall, 5th floor to prepare for graduation.
● Once the graduates have left, families can then follow to the 5th floor by taking the elevator or stairs.
● Families will be greeted by Mrs. Hineline and handed a program.
● Families can then head into Newman Hall and Mrs. Blahnik will usher your family to your seat which is assigned seating by last name on the chairs.
● The ceremony will not be livestreamed.
After the graduation, cake, lemonade, and water will be served. Photos of the graduates will be taken in Newman Hall or out on the balcony if weather permits.
Congratulations to the class of 2024!
End of the Year Field Trip | THURSDAY May 23PLEASE FILL OUT THE ONLINE FORM IN YOUR FACTS ACCOUNT. Students in grades 6-10 will be headed to McGaw Park and Vitense Golfland on Thu., May 23. The cost, billed through FACTS, is $10 per student. All students should be dropped off at McGaw Park at 9:00 a.m and picked up at McGaw Park at 2:30pm. The schedule for fun at Vitense Golfland is as follows: When students are at Vitense they will be able to play mini golf, foot golf, or hit balls on the range. When students are not at Vitense, they will be at McGaw Park choosing from the following activities: Students need to bring the following: Please click the link for full details, including timelines and available activities. Chaperones are needed for this field trip! Do you have all of your service hours for the year? |
| Due to illness, we’re having a slight change of plans for tomorrow’s Spotlight Faculty Speaker event. Dr. Denise Ludvik’s talk on genetic engineering will be postponed to a future date, but her husband (and fellow St. Ambrose faculty member) Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik will be presenting on a likewise fascinating topic.
During the academic year, Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik is a beloved history and Latin teacher as well as an active archeologist outside of school. His engaging presentations both in and out of the classroom are a real treat so I encourage you to join if you’re available. Please see below for more details! God bless, Carolyn Averill |
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| Aliens, Giants, and Lost Tribes: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology with Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik Tuesday, April 16 from 7:00-8:15 PM | 3 Point Place, Madison “How do we know the pyramids weren’t built by aliens??? This talk introduces the principles used by historians and archaeologists to separate fact from fiction when examining ancient evidence. This is done focusing on an example from close to home: the Effigy Mounds of Southern Wisconsin and their alleged connection to the Lost Tribes of Israel.” RSVPS are encouraged but not required: call 608-827-5863 or email carolyn.averill@ambroseacademy.org. Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik is a member of the Tell el-Hesi Regional Project in Israel and the active dig site there, the Catholic Bible Association, and the American Schools of Oriental Research. He is also currently an honorary fellow at UW-Madison and an Archaeological Research Affiliate with the Cobb Institute of Archaeology at Mississippi State University. |
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:
Senior High Camp Gray Overnight RetreatWhile our Seniors are at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. (Tue., Jan 16 – Sun., Jan 21), students in grades 9 – 11 will be attending an overnight retreat at Camp Gray on Thu., Jan. 18 – Fri., Jan. 19. Parents need to log into their FACTS Family Portal to complete permission slip. The Camp Gray Waiver form you can find it here or your student can bring one home. The cost of the retreat is $90 per student (billed through FACTS) We are in need of at least ten chaperones for this retreat. Please click the link below to sign up to chaperone. This is an awesome way to get a big portion of your service hours covered!
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DETAILS
Friday, December 1 at 5:30PM
Monona Terrace and Convention Center | One John Nolen Drive, Madison
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| Celebrate at the Benefit Dinner | December 1
Join hundreds of alumni, families, and supporters at the 17th Annual Benefit Dinner on Friday, December 1! This year we’re celebrating 20 years as a school and we look forward to an incredible evening together. |
| Silent Auction Donations
We’re bringing back the Silent Auction at this year’s Benefit Dinner! Help us make this a great success and consider donating or helping us solicit donations from Madison area businesses that you know. High-quality items, baskets, gift cards, and experiences are encouraged to help raise funds for Tuition Assistance while giving our guests something fun to compete with one another at the event – all while benefitting SAA. If you have connections at local businesses, please consider downloading and sharing the PDF below with them and asking if they would be interested in supporting our Silent Auction. You may be surprised how open people are to supporting efforts like these and this will help us make an even more successful auction! Questions? Email Carolyn at Carolyn.averill@ambroseacademy.org. |
| 50/50 Raffle
Our 50/50 raffle is about to begin! Students will be receiving tickets on November 2nd and are encouraged to sell tickets for House and individual rewards. This is a great fundraiser for our school and last year students/families sold over $10,000 in tickets – let’s see how much we can beat that record this year! |
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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:
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!
This event is only for NEW parents at 6:00pm at Mr. Schmiesing’s residence.
Bowling at Schwoegler Lanes from 2-4pm. Please send your student with $7.00
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
Keep boredom at bay this summer! Students entering 5th-9th graders – from any school! – are invited to join St. Ambrose Academy for a fun, educational workshop that will keep learners engaged and sharpen skills through hands-on activities, projects, and on-site learning. Questions? Email Carolyn Averill!
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 10am – 2pm daily
Week Two taps the expertise of biblical archeologist Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik who will demonstrate the art and science of archeology right here in south-central Wisconsin.
Students will encounter the mysteries of Native American burial mounds, visit the medieval civilization of Aztlan near Lake Mills, engage in urban archeology, as well as preparing a time capsule for future archeologists!
This is a rare opportunity to work with a professional scholar out in the field and in the lab to unearth the mysteries of our ancient brothers and sisters.
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. |
St. Joseph Feast Day Theme Hot Lunch – Baked potato bar with all the fixings, fruit, lemonade, and dessert.
(For each meal, hot dogs will be available for those who don’t like the main offering.)
Hosted by the 7th grade class
*Hot lunch is available for all SAA students!