The Crusader Chronicle Deeply committed. More than a school. Issue Date - 1/9/2015 2014-15 Volume 3, Issue 16 Important Dates and Events -‐All-‐School Spelling Bee Jan. 13th, 10:15am, 1pm -‐Semester Exams (3rd-‐8th) Jan. 15th-16th -‐Mid-‐Trimester/End of 2nd Quarter Jan. 16th Contents -Family Dinner & Dance, p. 2 -Girl’s Basketball , p. 4 2014-2015 School Year Volume 3, Issue 16 Contact Matthew Kopp at [email protected] for questions, suggestions & more information www.AveMariaAcademy.org Spelling Bee The all-school spelling bee is scheduled for this Tuesday, January 13th! There is a lower school bee (grades 1-4) at 10:15am and a middle school bee (grades 5-8) at 1pm. Basketball Free Throw Contest When: Saturday, January 10th , 8:30-11:30 AM Where: Ave Maria Academy Who: Boys and girls age 9-14 Sponsored by the St. Joseph the Worker Knights of Columbus. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friend! Join other dads on Jan. 17th and Jan. 31st from 7:30-‐9am for the AMA Dad's open basketball at Ave Maria! Crusader Chronicle Volume 3, Issue 16 Page 2 A few important dates for the Girls’ Virtue Club: Mission Statement Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Ave Maria Academy forms young minds, hearts, and souls through a commitment to clear thinking, academic achievement, character formation, prayer, and service. In an encouraging and safe environment transformed by faith, reason, and virtue, each child’s unique and God-given talents are nurtured through mastery of a rigorous curriculum and active participation in the Catholic faith. Friday, January 16: New Virtue Club date Friday, January 30: New Virtue Club date February 13-15: Weekend Retreat There’s a new baby in the Ave Maria Academy community! Andy and Jolene Schmitz welcomed the birth of their daughter Noelle Frances on November 25th at 4:11 p.m. She weighed 8 lb 2 oz. Congratulations to the Schmitz family! AMA FAMILY DINNERFAMILY & DANCE Saturday, January 24th 3-6pm Bring the entire family for a fun night of dinner & dancing featuring the fantastic Catholic DJ Bill. Dinner will now be served from 5-6 pm Tickets in advance $30 per family ($40 per family after Friday Jan. 16th) Look for a registration form in an upcoming Friday Folder Crusader Chronicle Volume 3, Issue 16 AMP’d UP! Page 3 Ave Maria Parents, Involved and Informed Big thank you's to Darlene Huegel, Amy Gerlach, and Karen Sester for all their hard work making the Christmas Pageant night such a memorable one! Watch for your invitation to the Ave Maria Couples Night! Saturday, February 7! Volunteer Appreciation Hour! We’ve been so thankful to all of you who have supported AMP in this first year in our new building. So many of you have made it possible for us to welcome our new families, honor our staff, and serve our kids (literally… lots of you have helped with pizza lunches!). It’s our hope to give back a little to all of you. If you have volunteered in any way this school year we hope you can attend this small reception in the lunch room from 2:00-3:00pm on Thursday, January 22 Please RSVP to Dena Bretz at [email protected] and we look forward to seeing all of you there! AMA Gala Cookbooks still available for pre-order $17.00 (order 3 or more & fee is only $15 each) A limited number of books were produced, order today to secure your family’s copy. Cookbooks will be available to pick up mid January. This beautiful bound book is 72 pages and contains recipes submitted from our families & staff. Crusader Chronicle Volume 3, Issue 16 Page 4 GALA 2015 SAVE THE DATE: March 7, 2015 5:00pm @ Ave Maria Academy Invitations will be out soon but we will have limited seating so don’t wait…buy your tickets now… https://cdrcrst.ejoinme.org/gala2015 Get together with other parents in your child’s class and form a table - doesn’t have to be date night…can be ladies night out or men’s night out. If you are unsure about the event please contact Kristen Basgall for more details [email protected] . 300 116 Raffle Tickets Don’t forget to return your blue ticket receipt so we know where we are on raffle sales. PLEASE RETURN TICKETS IF YOU DON’T INTEND ON SELLING THEM...we must account for all. Bring a Friend Incentive For every ticket you purchase for a nonAve Maria parent (up to 5) you will receive $25 off your ticket. Tickets are $125 each – you could attend for free or pass along the savings to your guests. Wine Collection 2/4 & 2/5 Live & Silent Auction Collection has begun – drop off at front desk – be sure to put your name & value. Classroom Basket $ or items being collected. Sponsors still needed – business or family Website – Ticket info but also auction items Crusader Chronicle Volume 3, Issue 16 Page 5 Crusader Chronicle Volume 3, Issue 16 Page 6
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