Principal’s Newsletter

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Dear ACS Parents:
Kindergarten Graduation was outstanding and our graduates are off to enjoy their summer and get ready for first grade! We thank Mrs. Derevenska for all her dedication.

Pre-Kindergarten’s Stepping Up Program was just as exciting! The students sang and shared their plans for their bright future. We thank Ms. Cuff for her hard work throughout the school year.

We are down to our last week of school and are excited to celebrate our Sports, Academics and clubs. It has been an exciting year!

Some Updates:

• All Lunch balances are PAST DUE. Our lunch program closes June 11th. Please know our lunch program is offered as a convenience for our families. In order to keep our prices reasonable we need everyone to make an effort to stay current with their bills.
• All Extended care, Ukrainian Dance Fees and 2019-2020 Registration are PAST DUE.
• All FACTS tuition accounts should already be reconciled. If you have any questions regarding billing, Mrs. Phyllis Kwiecinski will be in Wednesday, Thursday and Friday or available 732-826-8721.

Lastly, I have MANY raffle tickets in the office. If you would like a chance to win please stop by!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Shumny,

lshumny@assumptioncatholicschool.net

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Dear ACS Parents:

Yesterday’s Spring Concert and Showcase –WOW! Our students sang their hearts out and the art work displayed was unbelievable.  Our deepest thank you to Miss Lawrence for her music masterpiece and to Mrs. Stearns for the beautiful artwork.  Yesterday we also honored our Bingo workers who give so much of their time and love to ACS.  We also took the opportunity to recognize our “specials” teachers who work so hard for our children.

Next week starts the last two weeks of school.  Please pay close attention to the calendar so you don’t miss any updates.

Some Updates:

*All Lunch balances MUST be paid by Monday, June 3^rd – NO CREDIT starting June 3^rd – each student must have money for the day. Our lunch program closes June 11^th.

*All Extended care, Ukrainian Dance Fees and 2019-2020 Registration is due ASAP. 

*All FACTS tuition accounts should be reconciled.

If you have any questions regarding billing, Mrs. Phyllis Kwiecinski will be in Wednesday, June 5^th 732-826-8721.

Things you should keep an eye for:
*Permission slips for Warren Park – sent last week
*Festival Letter

*2019-2020 Calendar

Lastly, I have MANY raffle tickets in the office.  If you would like a chance to win please stop by!

Happy June!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Shumny, lshumny@assumptioncatholicschool.net

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I have to start by saying WHAT A PERFORMANCE! Our ACS Performing Arts Group and our Sr. Drama Group put on Shrek’s Journey and it was an outstanding production. Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Pickering took on this collaboration and made it look easy. We thank Mrs. Torres-Magyar for the beautiful art work, sign and scenery and Mrs. Cooper for the unbelievable costumes! We ESPECIALLY would like to thank our students who put in many hours learning their lines, practicing, painting, and singing their hearts out. Everyone enjoyed the show!

Next, I am excited to announce that our very own Mr. Wythe is getting married and moving to Georgia. I am sad to see him leave ACS, yet so excited for the adventure he is about to embark on. I also want to congratulate Mr. And Mrs. Rosell on the purchase of their new home. We pray God bless their new home and continue to guide them.

As we approach the last couple of weeks of school please keep on top of the calendar and do not hesitate to call if you need any clarification on anything. We are here to help.

Things you should keep in eye for:

• Permission slips for Warren Park – sent last week
• Spring Concert and last FSA meeting flyer
• What to wear for the end of year performance
• June Calendar and Menu
• Festival Letter
• 2019-2020 Calendar

Sincerely,

Mrs. Shumny, lshumny@assumptioncatholicschool.net 

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Dear ACS Parents:

Teacher Appreciation Lunch, Mother Son dance, First Holy Communion, Kidz Dent dental presentations, anti-bullying yo-yo assembly, Mother’s Day Lemonade Celebration …… AND it is only May 10^th! 

First, all the teachers and I want to thank the FSA for the delicious lunch for Teacher Appreciation Day. It was very thoughtful and appreciated!

Second, May is packed with many different events and activities.  Please update your calendars and call us if you have any questions – we do not want you to miss out on any of the fun!

Third, we want to wish all our Mother’s a happy mother’s day and many blessings.  Thank you to all our Pre-K through 4^th grade mothers who were able to make our Mother’s Day Lemonade event.  Our teachers worked hard to make it special.

We welcome the month of May and look forward to a successful 4^th marking period.  We are here to help you and thank you for your dedication to ACS and a Catholic School education. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Shumny

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When we return from break, the month of May will be around the corner! Please take a few minutes over Easter break to review the calendar and the information attached.

Information going home today:

1. IOWA Testing Results with letter from the Superintendent of Schools – please email your child’s teacher with any questions
2. Refer a Friend Program Information
3. May 1^st Ukrainian Dance Final Fee is due
4. May 2^nd Mother Son Dance Flyer
5. May 3^rd is First Penance 9:00am
6. May 5^th is First Holy Communion – Fee of $70 and Communion Breakfast ticket orders (adults $10/kids $7) are past due. April 29^th is absolute last day.
7. May 6^th Field Trips for PK-2 and 3-6^th grade – permission slips and money due when we return – we must finalize our reservations
8. May 8^th ACS Spelling Bee – lists went home
9. May 10^th Pre-K to 4^th grade Mother’s Day Celebration Invite
10. Kindergarten and eighth grade graduation fees due by May 15^th.
11. We are sending home a Summer Enrichment interest flyer. We have received many parent calls about tutoring and/or summer support as well as enrichment and we have decided to poll our families and see if there is truly a need. Please let us know if you are interested and we will have a final decision by May 1^st.  

We hope all our students, families and friends enjoy a restful and peaceful Easter break.

Happy Easter! God bless,

Father Ivan, Mrs. Shumny, all teachers & support staff

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Dear ACS Families,

It has been a very busy two weeks!  We had Parent Teacher Conferences and Report cards were given out.  If you were unable to make it, a conference is mandatory in order to receive the report card.

We also participated in the exciting Perth Amboy Art Show Case on April 4^th – the Mayor was thrilled with ACS’s student’s art work!  There’s more….We hosted a Lenten Retreat for classes of 2019 and 2020 which included, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School in Passaic and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School in Minersville, PA. It was a day of reflection and inspiration.  This week our 8^th graders participated in a Diocese of Metuchen Teen Outreach, “Because I’m Worth it”, an amazing presentation on abstinence and making good choices. 

This week also included a visit from Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Bishop Rabiy – we love to show our school pride and give tours!  We then celebrated the survey Raffle Winners and thank all our parents and students for completing their surveys for our AdvancED re-accreditation.  We thank our Principals for the day for the dress down day – they did a fantastic job!

We ended the week with celebrating our Honor Roll for the third Marking Period – Congratulations to all!

If you think this a lot ….here are some more reminders:

1. April 18^th, Holy Thursday, at 10:30am, ACS 6^th through 8^th graders will be presenting the annual Stations of the Cross
2. Our families & friends are invited to Good Friday Service. If your daughter is in grades PK through 3 please send back the form. 
3. Volunteers are still needed for the Communion Breakfast – call the office ASAP
4. Yearbook Sales – some are still available!
5. Track – is up and running! Still interested in joining? Come on Monday and see Mr. Daly.
6. Honor Society is running 2 Lenten Service Projects – non-perishable food & school supplies
7. Spring Picture Day – is Monday, April 15^th!! Please wear your Sunday best!
8. May 1^st is the deadline for registration for the 2019-2020 school year – we will continue to offer $50 off registration for any family you refer to ACS.
9. 8th grade parents are receiving information about diplomas and Graduation Breakfast
10. 6^th and 7^th grade parents are receiving information about working the Graduation Breakfast

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call.             

God Bless,    

Mrs. Shumny

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Dear ACS Families,

ACS’s Security Initiative Project: expanded Camera System! 

Every year a great deal of time is spent reviewing ACS’s security and internal emergency procedures. A plan was created and it was decided to use our allocated City Security Funds, in addition to our own budget, to expand the school’s security system.  We have added several cameras already and have a second phase that will start in a couple of weeks.  We have added two exterior cameras; one outside of the student drop-off area, and another one to capture the entire playground.  We have installed a cafeteria camera and we are waiting for installation of hallway cameras.  We hope that by improved system, it will offer helpful evidence in student conflict and hopefully deter outsiders from vandalizing the school we work so hard to keep beautiful for our children.

If you have any concerns, suggestions or feedback concerning any issues please contact me.

Now for some reminders:

1. April 3^rd Parent teacher conference 1pm to 6pm – information attached
2. April 4^th Perth Amboy Art Show case opening – see flyer. Our Fiorella in 7^th grade is featured in the advertisement!
3. Volunteers needed for the Communion Breakfast – see attachment
4. Yearbook Sales are open – $26 Limited quantity available, so hurry!
5. Track – if you are interested you must go this Monday or reach out to Mr. Daly.        
6. Honor Society is running TWO Lenten Service Projects – see flyer attached and support if you can
7. Investors Bank information
8. Spring Picture Day – April 15^th!! Please wear your Sunday best!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call.             

God Bless,     -Mrs. Shumny

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Dear ACS Families,

As you know, at ACS we begin our day with prayer. We have been discussing Lent and have asked our students to focus on doing good deeds and trying to be and do better each day. We use short examples and Scripture to show them how to reflect and think of Jesus’ great sacrifice for us. We recite the Stations of the Cross once a week and each class will be discussing Lent and the meaning of Easter. During the time we go to church on Wednesdays, all are welcomed to join us at any time.

Now for some reminders:

1. THIS MONDAY, March 18th: WEAR GREEN!
2. B6T Forms – PAST DUE Call the office ASAP
3. Yearbook Sales are open – $26 Limited quantity available, so first come first served.
4. APRIL 3RD PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE 1PM TO 6PM – INFORMATION ATTACHED
5. SURVEYS: Income Surveys going home today – please send back ASAP, also AdvanED survey is out on REMIND! If you want to access via your computer, use this site:
   https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/99615/33520
6. Principal for the day Raffle still on – see attached.
7. Track forms are past due – we need to know if your child plans on joining.
8. JR. Honor Society is running TWO Lenten Service Projects – see flyer attached and support if you can.
9. Lastly, I am sending home a list of 17 Apps that all parents should be aware of – especially our middle school parents. Perth Amboy Detectives came in to present to our 7th & 8th grade and shared the law surrounding internet safety and cyber-bullying. We need to stay informed and aware!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call. God Bless, -Mrs. Shumny

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As February comes to a close and we mark the middle of the third marking period, we can all agree that this school year is going by quickly!  This was a busy week at ACS.  We hosted a wonderful community event this week. What started in October as a Basketball Club at our school grew into a smaller competitive team which challenged Perth Amboy Catholic School to play a game. PACS students played an excellent game and took the win, but what an experience for our athletes! We thank both team’s great coaches for organizing the competitive scrimmage.

A lot of information is going home today so please take a few minutes to look through it and keep informed.  Information going home today and reminders:

1. March Calendar, Menu, Track Interest Form
2. THIS MONDAY, March 4^th: Wear Red & White ACS will be celebrating the POWER of READING!
3. B6T Forms – PLEASE send back your forms – even if you are unsure about re-registering. This is money you may be eligible for.   
4. Empanada Sale March 7^th – It is a long tradition at ACS that the 7^th grade plans, cooks and performs for the 8^th grade graduating class. In order to fund their special event, they do several bake sales and an empanada sale.  Flyer going home today! 
5. Yearbook Sales are open – $26 Limited quantity available, so first come first served. Also, Friendship Ads are available.
6. Next Wednesday, March 6^th there is a 12:30 dismissal and a Pancake Breakfast.
7. AdvanED survey will be out on REMIND tomorrow! Principal for the day Raffle still on – sign survey paper going home tomorrow.

As we welcome the month of March and the Lenten season, remember we are here to instruct and guide your children.  We will pray that our school and parent partnership continue to flourish for the success of each and every one of our students. Thank you for your feedback and encouragement.  If you have any questions or concerns please call the school office at 732-826-8721 or email lshumny@assumptioncatholicschool.net.

God Bless,

Mrs. Shumny

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The 100^th Day of School at ACS was fantastic! Pre-K through 1^st grade came to school dressed as if they were 100 years old! Pre-K started the morning reading, “100 Hungry Ants” and counting. In centers they built structures using 100 solo cups, 100 craft sticks, 100 unifix cubes and 100 pattern blocks.  Kinder and first grade, danced and counted to the “100 Song”. Kinder also had centers all related to counting to 100! 1st grade used a Hundred Chart to count and practiced skip counting by 10 all the way to 100.  2^nd grade had a blast counting crackers, M&Ms, teddy grahams, and goldfish in groups of 10 to make 100. The best part was eating them! 3rd-5th grade students worked together and used various activities with 100 things: this included building with 100 pieces of material and imagining what we will look like at age 100. The projects created were amazing!

And last, but not least…. Mr. Wythe’s middle school social studies classes learned about what life was like 100 years ago for the 100th day of school. Students learned how from planes, trains, and automobiles to social issues like voting rights and segregation, America has grown since 1919. They prepared a presentation on what they think America will look like 100 years from now in 2119.  Thank you to all my teachers for organizing a day full of learning and celebrating 100 days of studies!  

Please if you have any questions or concerns give us a call 732-826-8721. 

God bless,

Mrs. Shumny  lshumny@assumptioncatholicschool.net