MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 30 – May Crowning
May 1 – 1:30pm Spring Concert for K-5th
May 2 – No school – Derby Eve
May 8 – 7:00pm Middle School Musical “Annie” in the gym
May 19 – Field Day for 3’s & Pre K (8:30-9:30)
May 20 – Field Day for K-6th (12:00-2:15)
May 20 – 6:00pm Gr. 8 Graduation
May 23 – 12:30pm dismissal, last day of school
BOOTH CHAIRS NEEDED FOR SUMMER FESTIVAL MAY 30 & 31
Chairing a booth is a fun way to help make Summer Festival a success. Chairing a booth means that you staff and run the game in the booth for the night, and that’s practically it!
BOOTH CHAIRS DO NOT:
Order or organize prizes
Create rules of the game
Assemble booth
To chair a booth please contact Abby Simon. Abbysimon3020@gmail.com
Please use sign up genius to volunteer in booths that aren’t staffed yet.
Ascension Summer Festival
signupgenius.com
Thank you for your support!
-Adrian
MAY CROWNING – APRIL 30
All are welcome! We will joyfully welcome the month of May as we honor our Blessed Mother through the beautiful tradition of May Crowning. We kindly ask that you send your child with a flower or a small bouquet to help adorn the statue of Mary.
Weather permitting, we will begin outside by placing flowers around the statue of Mary and praying the rosary together. Following this, we will process inside for Mass to continue our celebration.
Thank you for helping us celebrate this special devotion to Our Lady!
Spring Concert
The Kindergarten through 5th grade students are having their Spring Concert on Thursday at 1:30! Come join us and experience the amazing choir and instrumental pieces they’ve been working on all semester.
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Ascension gym
Cost: Free! All family and friends are invited!
We hope to see you there!
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY
Date: Sunday, May 4th
Location: St. Xavier Track & Field facility, 1609 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40217
Time: Please arrive by 12:30PM, the meet will begin at 12:45-1PM and I want to be able to get you to your volunteer locations. The meet should end around 4PM, and I will be sure to credit each of you for plenty of service hours. We would love help for any portion of the afternoon you can give.
Jobs: we will have certified officials at the start line, long jump, and throws areas, you will most likely be working with them doing some of the following…
– Marking the jump/throw distance (marking the landing location or pulling the tape)
– Raking the sand pit after each jump
– Taking implements (shot puts or turbo javelins) back to the athletes after each attempt
– Helping coaches organize getting kids to the starting line for their race (clerking)
– Helping our 4×100 relays get lines up correctly and to the exchange zones
There will be lots of food and drinks for all of the officials and volunteers as well. Thank you, Ascension could not run this meet without your help!
If you have any questions, feel free to text me at 502-471-6864 or email me at briansoverns@gmail.com
New Ascension Baby Room
We are thrilled to announce that preparations are underway for our new Ascension Baby Room, opening this fall! We’ve been truly touched by the kindness and generosity shown by so many, and we’re excited to continue building something meaningful for the families we serve.
To help get the Baby Room off to a great start, we’re hosting a Community Baby Shower and inviting you to donate gently used baby items. We’re currently looking for:
• Toys
• Board books
• Teethers
• Boppies
• Other baby essentials
Donation Drop-off Details:
📅 May 28th – June 9th
🕢 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
If you don’t have baby items to donate, we’ve created an Amazon Wishlist for anyone who would like to contribute in another way:
👉 Ascension Baby Room Amazon Wishlist
SPONSOR THE FESTIVAL – MAY 30 & 31
Our two-day fundraising event thrives thanks to the generosity of sponsors, donors, and volunteers. We have several opportunities available for individuals or businesses to support this community celebration. Know a business that might be interested (or maybe it’s you)? To learn more about sponsor perks or to get involved, contact Bailey Hoard at bhoard@humana.com today.
FREE MEDICAL TRAINING AT ASCENSION
Help Ascension stay safe and prepared with free medical training!
Ascension will be hosting a “Stop the Bleed” class, taught by an Advanced EMT, on Wednesday, June 4th, at 6:30 PM in the AMR.
Training will include tourniquets, chest seals, wound packing, wound wrapping, and other wound care. The class will be 1-2 hours and training supplies will be provided.
Spots are filling quickly and we are limited to 16 in the class. Email Donna Schabel at DSchabel@ascension-parish.com to secure your seat today.
SHAHEENS – SCHOOL UNIFORM
Shaheens has launched a new website to better serve our school and families. As a result, any existing links to our school’s uniform through Shaheens will no longer work. Here is Ascension’s updated link: https://www.shaheens.com/schools/ascension-louisville-ky
FESTIVAL RAFFLE BOOTH PRE-SALES
Charitable Gaming License #ORG0000031
Your Festival packet should have arrived last week, including a form for Raffle Booth pre-sales. You can also fill out the online order form instead. Orders must be received by Tuesday, May 27th. You don’t need to be present to win! The online form will be updated as new packages are added, so be sure to stop by the booth during the Festival to see any last-minute additions. For more information, contact: Karen Morris – 262-7064, Carleen Herde – 693-9697 or Anne Ewing – 558-8435
Easy Money Sweepstakes Winners!
All EMS winners for the 2024-2025 school year can be found by clicking the following link: https://www.ascension-parish.com/ems/
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Do you need to receive your first (in-person) Safe Environment Training? St. Martha will host a training on April 28th. This training is required for anyone who volunteers with children in the Archdiocese of Louisville. All school parents are highly encouraged to attend this training, since then you would be able to serve as a 2nd adult if needed at a youth event (such as a sports practice) which otherwise would need to be cancelled due to lack of trained adults. More information is available at www.archlou.org/about-the-archdiocese/archdiocesan-policies-guidelines-and-handbooks/restoringtrust/safe/
NO SNOW MAKE-UP DAYS
Superintendent, Mary Beth Bowling, made the decision to forgive two days, meaning we would not need to be in school Good Friday and Oaks. She informed us that the General Assembly is still voting on forgiving up to four days, which we don’t need, but MAY mean if we have any other days out we would, likely, be granted additional.
Ascension School will be closed on April 18 (Good Friday) and May 2 (Oaks Day).
We can’t do it without you! Volunteer for a shift here: Sign Up Genius
Note—Each week is designated by grade level, however, you are welcome to sign up for whatever shift(s) work for you. Questions? Contact Fish Fry Volunteer Coordinator, Abby Simon (abbysimon3020@gmail.com)
ATHLETICS
Pray and Play days:
May 18 – Field Hockey with USA field hockey KY board
June 8, 15, 22 Rugby outside fields
July 13, 20 Rugby outside fields
August – off
September 7, 14, 28 Handball gym
October 5, 19, 26 Handball gym
November 2, 9, 23 indoor soccer gym
December 7, 14 indoor soccer gym
January 4, 11, 25 Voleyball gym
February 1, 8 Voleyball gym
March 1, 8, 15, 22 Hockey gym
April 12, 19 Basketball gym
As always, everyone is welcome!!!
Do you want more??? We are always looking for volunteers for multiple areas! Getting lost??? No worries, all the information for athletics such as events, game locations, game time, Athletics and CSAA policies, picture day and pictures links, Board agendas and minutes, practice plans…it is in the Band App, where we have 182 members, and that you can go ahead and join us here: https://band.us/n/a3abA9T6v5Udd
Do you still have questions, are we missing something, did you miss a deadline?… No worries. Contact us via email AscensionLonghornAthletics@gmail.com
Go Longhorns!!!
Ascension Night at LouCity – May 10th @ 7:30 PM
Click the link below to purchase your discounted tickets to Louisville City FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on May 10th. Students will be able to participate in the “energy tunnel” if we sell 75 tickets for the game. We look forward to seeing you at Lynn Family Stadium! https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/Ascensionloucity__;!!IfVdvpvC!XBUN3p0-2TjzuTRbD4pHN4xhw2PjF3d_pcy75aG9Zm1i0bQVl5tRcDWaOlsNvz88LlYO8mmRDLAeQB-wwX4c7cttOT5Vkw$
FROM THE PTO
Teacher Appreciation Week – May 5th-9th
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week, and we could use your help in making sure our teachers feel the love! Students are encouraged to write notes or draw pictures for their teachers to give during the week. See below for all the treats we have planned for our teachers!
Monday – “Fiesta Like There’s No Mañana”
Celebrate with Cinco de Mayo party apps & drinks after school.
Tuesday – “Sweet Thanks Tuesday”
Dessert treat boxes to show how sweet we think you are!
Wednesday – “Snack Attack Express”
A rolling cart of tasty pick-me-ups delivered right to your door.
Thursday – “Lunch Bunch Love”
A delicious catered lunch to fill your heart and belly.
Friday – “You’re the Total Package!”
Gift bags to wrap up the week with appreciation and cheer.
Ascension Night at LouCity – May 10th @ 7:30 PM
Click the link below to purchase your discounted tickets to Louisville City FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on May 10th. Students will be able to participate in the “energy tunnel” if we sell 75 tickets for the game. We look forward to seeing you at Lynn Family Stadium! https://tinyurl.com/Ascensionloucity
🗣️All EMS winners for the 2024-2025 school year can be found by clicking the link 👇
https://www.ascension-parish.com/ems/
Last Day of School Tailgate!!
Decorate your trunk and celebrate the last day of school with a tailgate party following dismissal on May 23rd! Free Kona Ice will be provided for the students.
The PTO is transitioning from Slack to the BAND app to help streamline communications. Join the “Ascension PTO” group on the BAND app by clicking the link below so you don’t miss any important updates!
https://band.us/n/aba4A1A1R49fX
PTO WEBSITE – https://sites.google.com/view/ascensionpto/home
PTO FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/groups/421480501922288/
PTO NEWSLETTER – https://sites.google.com/view/ascensionpto/monthly-newsletter
Thank you,
Ascension PTO
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
The Archdiocese requires all who volunteer or work with minors to have a background check done every five years (processed for free by the parish office). Also, an initial in-person Safe Environment Training must be completed (dates and locations available at www.archlou.org/safe). This training must be renewed every five years by doing a one-hour online course (ask parish office for the website).
If you volunteer or work around children at all, you must be up-to-date on these requirements. Please call the parish office if you have any questions.
If you are currently not up-to-date, you may continue in your work only if there are two other adults present who are up to date AND you are currently in the process of renewing your training and background check.
Anyone who is not currently volunteering but who might possibly volunteer in the future is welcome to go ahead and receive the initial in-person training. That way you wouldn’t have to scramble to do the training if you suddenly decided to volunteer for a youth event. Please submit the certificate you receive there to our parish secretary for her records.
Thank you so much for your service to our community and for your diligence in helping our parish be a responsible and safe place for our kids.
Sincerely,
Fr. Robert
BOX TOPS COLLECTION
Did you know that Ascension is a Box Tops school? During this challenging time, our teachers and students need more help than ever. No matter what school looks like, Box Tops for Education is a fast and easy way for you to help out from home.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Buy participating products and use the Box Tops mobile app to scan your store receipt. The app identifies eligible products and automatically adds Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your e-receipts and earn Box Tops. Twice a year, our school gets a check!
The PTO uses money earned from Box Tops to fund our iPad program and other classroom needs for our students!
Here’s how YOU can help earn money for our school!
• DOWNLOAD the Box Tops app and select our school to support. This ensures that your Box Tops purchases count toward our school’s earnings.
• SHOP for Box Tops products and use the app to scan your receipt to add to our school’s earnings online.
• LOOK for any remaining Box Tops clips on packages. If you find some, clip them and send them to school!
• SPREAD THE WORD about Box Tops!
FUN TIP: You can also use the “Invite Friends” feature in the app to ask friends and family to help support our school!
Your earnings may seem small, but they really do add up. The more people that participate, the bigger the impact we can make. So let’s give our teachers the support they need and help give more kids the opportunity to dream. Little by little, we can help make a BIG difference.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW BOX TOPS WORKS AT BTFE.COM
REMINDER
Student’s who are absent should be phoned in or emailed to Ms. Thomas by 8:15am. There is a 24 hour message system for you to phone in absences, 451-2535 ext. 22.
Also, it is very important that your child/ren arrive at school on time daily! Students should be in their class and chair by 7:55am. If your child is late, you must come in to sign them in. Thank you!