Ascension
A Preparatory and Fine Arts Academy
Raising Caring Servants!
April 26, 2010
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Chapel Offerings
Chapel offerings will be going to building a school
in Liberia.
Financial Obligations
As we head towards the end of the school year, it is
important to remember that all SMART accounts
are to be paid up by May 20th. Please note report
cards will not be sent home or mailed to other
schools until all accounts are current; this includes
SMART, Extended Care, fines and payments for
lost or damaged books. For families of Eighth
Grade students, all financial obligations must be
met by May 28th to participate in graduation
activities.
Past Due Library Books
Please return any past due library books to the
library. Remember you are responsible for any
book you check out. The library has received some
brand new books from the proceeds of the Book
Fair.
Track Meet
Grades 3-8 will be participating in a track meet on April
30th. We will need parent help for that day and also for
a couple after-school practices. Please let Mrs. Lucas
know if you are interested.
Prayer is Powerful
Our first prayer meeting started last Wednesday and will
continue every Wednesday that we are in school at 7:30
AM. It was a powerful 20 minutes of praying for the
students, staff and school. I truly believe this is one of
the most important things we can do for Ascension,
PRAY! You are welcome to join us!
SPRING ARTS EVENING
Reminder from Mr. Simmons - As was noted in last
August’s school calendar in the student handbook, this
year’s Spring Arts Evenings will be held on Tuesday,
May25th for ALL students in Kindergarten through
Grade Five and on Thursday, May 27th for all Middle
School Vocal Ensemble Members and all Concert Band
Members. ALL STUDENTS are REQUIRED to
participate in the Spring Arts Evenings as part of
Ascension’s performing arts curriculum. IF YOU HAVE
NOT ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE DON’T
FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW
AND RESERVE THESE DATES!!! PLEASE SEE
THE PINK COSTUME DIRECTION SHEET THAT
WAS SENT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD TODAY.
A COPY IS ALSO ATTACHED TO TODAY’S
NOTE.
different grades at this time.
Student Council Opens School Store
Normal Operating Hours: M, W, and F
8:15-8:30 AM
Store Items and Prices:
Pens
.25 Erasers .25
Mechanical Pencils
.25
Lead $1.00 Folders $1.00
#2 Pencils 2 for .25
Notebook Paper $2.50 per pack
April Dates
April 28
April 30
May 1
May 3
May 5-7
Volunteer Appreciation Chapel @
8:45 AM
WALS Track Meet
Middle School Dance
Internet Safety Part 2 @ 7:00 PM
Science Camp
Pearls of Love and Logic
For the next few weeks, I will be posting items from
the Love and Logic One Year Plan for Success in
School.
Have your children bring home papers. Look at the
right answers instead of the wrong ones. Don’t
correct the wrong answers-leave this for the
teacher. Have children explain the reasons for the
answers being right.
Reach One
Teach One
Ascension is in the midst of our campaign for new
students for the 2010-2011 school year, please take
a minute to think of one student that you could refer
to Ascension. Just give us that student’s contact
information and we would be happy to contact them
and invite them to visit Ascension. Remember for
every child that you bring to Ascension and
enrolls for the year you get a $500 referral credit.
If you have not re-enrolled for next school year,
please remember spaces are limited and new
students are being tested and accepted into the
“Whose We Are–Who We Are”
Ascension Lutheran Church offers a review of the basics
of our Christian faith for all, and a new member class for
those wishing to join our congregation. This would also
be a great way to find out more about what our church
teaches. The class is held on Sunday mornings at 9:30
AM.
Miss Williams
Miss Williams has notified me that she will be moving
out of the area this summer and will not be returning to
teach second grade next year. We will miss her and
thank her for her service to Ascension.
Ascension is in the process of accepting resumes for
teaching position for next school year. We already have
a few qualified candidates for the two positions. We
trust that God will bring the best people forward for
these positions, just as He has in the past.
From Mr. Simmons:
JUNIOR CHOIR PARENTS (2nd through 5th
Grades) - The Ascension Junior Choir will be singing
this coming Sunday, May 2nd, at the 10:30 a.m. Service
of Worship here at Ascension Lutheran Church and
School. Please have your child report to the Music Room
NO LATER than 9:30 a.m. on Sunday so that the
children have time to put on their robes, review their
anthems and the liturgy, and prepare for worship. We
look forward to having you join us for worship on
Sunday!
LAMBS CHOIR PARENTS (Kindergarten
and First Grade) - The Ascension Lambs Choir will
be singing this coming Sunday, May 2nd at the 10:30 a.m.
Service of Worship here at Ascension Lutheran Church
and School. Please have your child report to the Music
Room NO LATER than 10:15 a.m. on Sunday so that
the children have time to review their anthems and the
liturgy, and prepare for worship. We look forward to
seeing you and your child on Sunday!!
TO: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Parents
FROM: Mr. Simmons, Director of Music
RE: Costumes for our
Spring Arts Evening on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
DATE: Monday, April 26, 2010
On Tuesday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m., the Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students will be taking part our
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lower school SPRING ARTS EVENING As part of this very special evening that highlights the visual and
performing arts in which your child has been participating here at Ascension, your child will be performing
several musical selections with his/her classmates. A vital part of every successful show is costuming. The
assistance of every parent with the costuming of their child is CRUCIAL and will be needed. YOU are
responsible for seeing that your child has the proper costume for this performance. The theme for this year’s
show is “COMEDY TONIGHT!” The songs will highlight comedy, circuses and clowns. Therefore, we are
asking all of the children to dress as a character that you might find in a circus. Some ideas include:
1) A Clown - This includes several different types of clowns, including the following:
a) A “Ronald McDonald” clown in a clown suit with big wig, nose, etc.
b) A “Hobo” clown that is wearing a worn-out, oversized suit and tie and hat with a flower in the hat
or on the jacket lapel.
c) A “Mismatched” clown wearing mismatched clothing such as plaid pants, a polka dot shirt and a
striped tie or vest
d) A “Keystone Cop” clown wearing an oversized police uniform and hat, etc.
2) A Ballerina in a sequined ballerina outfit (tights and tutu)
3) A Tightrope Walker or Acrobat or Juggler in tights or leotard and/or tank top . A cape on top of outfit is
also a nice addition. Can be a girl or boy.
4) A Native American Indian in Native American clothing and headdress
5) A Cowboy or Cowgirl in a cowboy/cowgirl hat and fringed vest and plaid shirt and bandana, etc.
6) A Circus “Ringmaster” in a brightly colored tail coat with bright colored tie and top hat, with sequins, etc.
7) A “Lion or Animal Tamer” in khaki colored safari garb with safari hat, etc.
8) Elephant and Horse Riders - Bright, sequined outfits
9) Popcorn Seller - A striped jacket or shirt and suspendors with hat, etc.
10) Motorcyle Riders - The “Evil Knievel” motorcyle look with a cape.
11) Animals - Dress up like a circus animal like a tiger, lion, bear, horses, elephants, etc.
12) Strong Man - Dress up in an outfit with big, bulging muscles.
13) A “Bearded” Lady
14) Tattoo Artist
15) A Pirate - with the bandana and eye patch and pirate hat, etc.
16) A Prince or Princess or a King or Queen
17) Bullfighter or “Matador” outfit with cape
18) “Carmen Miranda” outfit
19) Spanish Flamenco Dancer Outfit
20) “Can-Can” Dancer Outift
21) A Circus “Barker” or “Ticket Seller” - Bright colored jacket and bowtie and straw hat.
GENERAL NOTE: The costumes should be as bright and as colorful as possible. Use big, bold contrasting
colors and crazy wild patterns. Add flair to the costume with sequins, feathers, glitter, gloves, hats,
jewelry, etc. HAVE FUN and BE CREATIVE!! You should not have to go to the store to make your
costume. In fact, the best costumes are often the ones that are made using old or borrowed items and a
lot of creativity and imagination. Be creative with your child and THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!!!