January 22, 2014
Next School Mass
Sunday, January 26,
10:30 a.m. CSW Mass at
Assumption.
DRESS UNIFORMS
Special Points of Interest
 1/24 End of Semester (6-8)
 1/26 Catholic Schools Week
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begins! See schedule on the
back page.
1/26 Mass at Assumption at
10:30 a.m. (6th)
1/23 Wrestling Meeting at
3:15 p.m. in the gym.
1/27 Wrestling and Volleyball
begin!
1/29 Early Release at 11:45
FREE DRESS
(YES, FREE DRESS NOT
UN-TUCKED T-SHIRTS!)
ON MONDAY FOLLOWING THE MASS, FOR ALL
STUDENTS THAT
ATTEND ONE OF THE 3
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
WEEK MASSES IN
FULL DRESS UNIFORM
AND RECEIVES A MASS
PASS FROM
MS. DES JARLAIS!
A Message from the Principal
10 Things You Can Learn From Martin Luther King, Jr.
On the nationally observed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, take a second to learn a
little bit about the man and his mission, and the bits of wisdom you can take from a
quick look at an amazing life.
1. Believe
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of faith. He respected men and women
of faith that were of faiths different than his. The main point is that he
believed. Not only did he believe, but he fought to the very death for what
he believed in.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. Be yourself
Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that each of us is special. Each of us is
here for a purpose and that the main purpose for all of us is to make the
world a better place. No matter what color you are, what religion you are,
what you look like, what you sound like, and no matter where you’re from.
You belong here.
3. Pay attention. Stand up and do something!
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through
continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our
freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.” – Martin Luther
King, Jr.
Not only was King dedicated to racial equality, he was also heavily
invested in fighting poverty, both on American soil and abroad. He founded
the “Poor People’s Campaign” in 1968 and charged the American
government with the task of not only rebuilding cities, but changing the
whole system of economics to repair the flaws of the system that
perpetuate poverty.
4. Love, in fact, IS the answer
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot
drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
5. Violence Isn’t the Answer
“We who engage in nonviolent direct action are not the creators of tension.
We merely bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive.” –
Martin Luther King, Jr.
6. You have to be ready to stand by your ideals
7. We're all in this together (“It’s not all about you”)
“Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I
ought to be until you are what you ought to be. This is the interrelated
structure of reality.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
8. Again, it’s not all about you
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow
confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all
humanity.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fr. Scott’s Book for Sale in the Office….
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The idea that a person would consider their actions in relation to how those actions impact the world? That’s a
philosophy that we could all stand to learn a little from.
“We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
9. Passion is paramount
“I submit to you that if a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.” Martin Luther King,
Jr.
10. Sometimes things don’t always go as planned
I often wonder what this Pope and Martin Luther King would say to each other and I think it would be summed up in
two words "Glory Hallelujah”
~ Monica Des Jarlais
Assumption Catholic School Students are Called to Come to Parish Mass
As the New Year unfolds, so many wonderful things are happening. We want to especially focus on the Catholic Schools
Week celebration happening the last week of January. We started the year celebrating who we are as a Catholic school with
100 years of tradition…Excellence in Body, Mind, and Spirit since 1913. We are so grateful to be part of the fiber of Whatcom
County and to be part of Bellingham. We are a Catholic school deeply rooted in its tradition and we have much to celebrate.
We want all of our students to bear witness to this privilege of being able to come to a Catholic School.
There will be three opportunities for our children to attend Mass in their uniform to show their Catholic school pride. The first is
on January 26, 2014 at 10:30 at the Church of the Assumption. The second one is at Sacred Heart Parish on February 2 at
11 a.m. and the third is at St. Joseph’s in Ferndale at 10:30 a.m. on February 2. I am asking that everyone please try to go to
two of these opportunities if possible. We will be having many celebrations throughout that week, but it is crucial that we
celebrate in the Eucharist who we are as Catholic people.
 January 26
Assumption
10:30 p.m.
6th grade
 February 23
Assumption
10:30 a.m.
5th grade
 April 27
Assumption
10:30 a.m.
4th grade
 May 18
Assumption
12:30 a.m.
Spanish
Attention Sacred Heart Parishioners:
Assumption students will be conducting the 11:00 A.M. mass on February 2, 2014. Students will be serving as lectors,
greeters, and altar servers. We are still in need of 3 or 4 greeters and 3 or 4 students for the prayers of the faithful. If your
child is able to help please contact Ann McQuade at [email protected]
School Geography Bee
Our class champions met and duked it out to a stunning conclusion in the school geography bee. With only two
left in the final three questions, Charles Streeter pulled out ahead and won with Chesapeake Bay. Congratulations
and good luck in State Qualifiers.
Free Throw Contest at Recess!
Knights of Columbus Free Throw shooting Contest to began last week! Boys and Girls age 10 – 14. Must shoot 25 shots.
Check in with Mrs. Campbell at lunch recess.
2014 Volleyball Team News
Volleyball practice begins Monday, January 27th. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls are encouraged to sign-up for volleyball by
January 23rd! Forms are available in the office. The 2014 Assumption Catholic School Volleyball season will focus on SLE
#4…a person of integrity. Our program is a building program, developing volleyball skills, understanding the rules of the game
and having fun playing!
2014 Assumption Wrestling
The 2014 Assumption Wrestling start Monday! We ask all participate and parents interested in wrestling this season to come
to the informational meeting on January 23rd at 3:15 pm. The first practice will begin on January 27th at 4:30 pm. Each
wrestler needs a current physical on file with the school before starting practice and 10 practices prior to competing and
matches will be held at various county schools in February. The season ends in March (complete schedule is TBD). We hope
to see you on the mats!
...at $20 it is a GREAT New Year’s gift! Proceeds to the Cancer Center!
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At this time we are looking for an assistant coach. If you are
interested or know of someone who would be willing to
assist full time or part time, please contact Lisa Twining
([email protected]) or Devin Wolf
([email protected]).
Centennial Drama Celebration
Save The Dates!
This year to honor Assumption Catholic School’s Centennial,
we will have an all-school performance highlighting the
history of the past 100 years that incorporates the multiple
art forms of music, theatre, movement, poetry, storytelling,
and visual arts. The performance will be held on Saturday,
May 31, at 7:00 p.m. at Bellingham High School with a
school-wide dress rehearsal at BHS on Friday, May 30, from
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Please mark these dates on your calendars
now so that all students can be at the dress rehearsal and
performance. We will walk over to BHS after school on
Friday, May 30, but you will need to pick up your child from
the high school at 5:30 p.m. CLARIFICATION: (Those who
are registered for EDP have the option of letting Mrs. Lewis
know if you need to pick up your child/children at EDP
between 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.) This will be a wonderful
expression of the talents of Assumption Catholic School! If
you have any questions please contact Gina DePalma at
[email protected].
Volunteer On-line Sign Up for Library/
Lab Angels
Students are taking advantage of access to the computer lab
during lunch recess so they can work on Rosetta Stone, IXL,
and other school work. Please consider picking up a shift to
provide adult supervision in the lab or library during this time.
The shift runs from 11:55 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. You must be
current with your Called to Protect. Remember, when you
sign up on-line, the chairperson is automatically notified you
have signed up and you will receive a reminder email two
days prior to your shift. Thank you! http://
www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084FA9AF23A31-january
Volunteer On-line Sign Up for
Playground Angels January
Do you like to be outside helping ensure the students
have a safe environment for fun recess play? Please
check your calendar and see if you are able to pick up a
lunch recess shift (11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) on one of the
dates listed on the link. You must be current with your
Called to Protect. Remember, when you sign up on-line,
the chairperson is automatically notified you have signed
up and you will receive a reminder email two days prior to
your shift. Thank you! http://www.signupgenius.com/
go/60B084FA9AF23A31-playground
Sick Children
Please remember that if your student is sick,
please keep them home. Believe them if they
say they don’t feel well. Check their
temperature. Make sure they are getting
enough sleep. Let’s start the New Year
HEALTHY!
Commitment Hour Reports
Coming Soon!
Our new commitment hour chairperson, Jodi Strand, is
working to send out an update for each family to come
out in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
Eighth Grade Yearbook Reminder
Eighth Grade parents: Please send your letter, current
photo and baby photo to [email protected] by no later
than December 31. Any current photo of your student
doing something they love, or just looking great will do! I
need the photos to be in .jpg format, and the letter in
Word or as a plain text (.txt). If you need assistance, I will
be happy scan your pictures and return the original
photographs. Please contact me at 384-2491 or the
email above. Sharon DeGrave, 8th Grade Yearbook
coordinator.
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Pray for all those that ask us for prayers…
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Pray for George & Louise Manchester, parents of Sue Manchester, as they are going through health issues
and for those that care for them, especially Sue.
Pray for the repose of the soul of K.C. Elliott, Ms. Elliott’s nephew...may he rest in peace and for those that loved him,
especially Su Elliott.
Please pray for parishioner and former school parent , Paul Nguyen, who is battling stomach cancer.
Excellence in Body, Mind and Spirit Since 1913!
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Catholic Schools Week 2013-2014
Communities in Faith, Knowledge and Service
(This applies to grades K—8 as Preschool has a different schedule)
Sunday, January 26— Mass at Assumption 10:30, Sixth grade leads
Monday, January 27—Prayer Service/Assembly in the gym at 8:15 a.m.
FREE DRESS for students who attended Mass on Sunday.
Tuesday, January 28—Parents come have lunch with their student(s). High School/
College Dress Day
Wednesday, January 29—Color Dress Day or un-tucked T-shirt if a student does not
want to participate. Early Release at 11:45.
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Kindergarten:
First:
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
Fifth:
Sixth:
Seventh:
Eighth:
Blue
Red
White
Black
Orange
Green
Yellow
Pink
Purple
Thursday, January 30—Read-in with Buddies at 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Students may bring a blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal
Friday, January 31—School Mass led by Second grade, Dress Uniform
Sunday, February 2—Mass at Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s, Ferndale
Monday, February 3 – FREE DRESS for students who attended Mass
on Sunday.