Saint Ambrose News
September 27, 2024
Marathon Fundraiser is in Full Swing!
As of this morning we are over $33,000 !
Prize winners from today:
Bridgeman's Gift Cards:
Vincent Morelli, William Palmer, Zachary Dettling, Matthew Navin, Oliver Haag, Nora Cirillo
Swarm Bag Winners (for the whole class!)
Ryan Novak (3 Jackson) , Eleanor Buettner (3 Breiter) Annie McNeill (5 Hrabe), Brandon Brutsche (6 Becker), Colton Hustings (7 Soenen),
No Bus Monday, September 30
Drop Off:
Morning Drop Off
Families who typically drive their children to school should continue with their usual routine.
For students who typically ride the bus, please ensure those children are dropped off on the designated bus arrival side of the school. Thank you for your cooperation.
Dismissal
Pick-up
If your child(ren) typically go home by car (parent pick up):
Pick up time is early- 3:30. You must park your car and enter the building.
Regular North Side families: pick up in the gym
Regular South Side families: pick up in the cafeteria
Kindergarten will all be picked up on the south side.
If your child(ren) typically ride the bus:
Students will be dismissed from classrooms at 3:50.
WE WILL NOT HAVE BUS RIDERS TO THESE LOCATIONS EARLY
Please pick up based on last name:
Last names
A-N North Side- park your car, enter the building through door #3 and pick up in the gym
Last names
O-Z South Side-park your car, enter through the church doors and pick up in the cafeteria
Both north and south pick up will be park and walk in for your child.
School News
Dear Saint Ambrose Parents,
Thank you so much for your generous donations! We are incredibly grateful, and so excited to get a new bell and clock system, and to continue treating our teachers to meals and wish list items this year. We are blessed.
It was a fun, sweaty day running and enjoying our beautiful campus together. We loved seeing lots of parents cheering on our runners and walkers. Shout out to our wonderful PE teachers, Mrs. Spohr-Barilla and Ms. Panuska. They are keeping students motivated to exercise and enjoy the outdoors.
Picture Day is Coming
School Picture Day Coming Soon - Tuesday, October 1st
Tuesday, October 1st will be individual student photo day. Please use this link to order your child's photos. Paper order forms will also be provided should you wish to order that way instead. Students may be out of uniform for photos.
Hilda Berdie from Woodbury Picture Perfect has kindly agreed to take class photos on Monday, September 30. Students will be in uniform for these photos. Information about purchasing class pictures will be sent home in future communications.
I am allowing uniform shorts through all Saints Day (Friday, November 1). Beginning Monday, November 4 long pants are required.
Next week updates:
Janet is leaving for Greece on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and will return Oct. 14. We will have subs and do our best to meet your needs while our wonderful Mrs. Seidenkranz is away.
Monday - be in uniform for class picture
Tuesday - out of uniform for picture day.
Friday - SWARM shirt for first Friday
Please note: Vision screening will take place the morning of October 14th for grades 1, 3, 5.
Additional students may be screened if there are any concerns. We will also begin offering speech services soon for students on a district plan. Students in grades K-8 may be screened for speech services if needed.
New Spririt Wear Link - This site will be open until 10/18/24 and items will be delivered to the school 2-3 weeks after the store closes - https://saintambrose2023fall-4.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Lord, teach me to generously share the blessings you’ve given me. Open my eyes to the needs of those around me and inspire me to be a source of comfort and support. Show me those who just need connection and nothing more. Help me to build a culture of encounter, bridging the isolation people feel since the pandemic. Make me an instrument to create fellowship and community.
Hebrews 13:16 “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
Saint Benedict, pray for us!
Betsy Osterhaus Hand
Principal
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Coming Up in October
Conference Scheduling Open Friday the 27th
Our parent/teacher conferences are on Thursday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 15th.
K-5 & Specialists Conferences will be in-person both days.
6-8 Conferences will be in-person on 10/10, and virtual on 10/15. Parents may choose one or the other.Parents will be able to schedule conferences via Sycamore beginning Friday, September 27 at 4pm. Click here to learn how to schedule your conference online
K-5 Parents
We will open conference scheduling at 4pm on Friday, Sept 27th. Choose one slot for each child’s teacher.
6-8 Parents (choose one option)
Thursday, October 10-in person conferences. No appointment necessary,(no scheduling) teachers will be available for conferences from 4:00-7:30 in their classrooms.
Tuesday, October 15th -virtual conferences.
Conference scheduling will open on Friday, September 27 at 4pm. Schedule one conference for your child with the grade level homeroom team, who will be together on the meeting. This gives you the opportunity to get feedback from multiple teachers during one virtual meeting.
- 6th grade team-schedule with Ms. Jorgensen (you will meet with Ms. Becker, Ms. Petronack, Mr. Herzog and Ms. Jorgensen)
- 7th grade team-schedule with Ms. Loney (you will meet with Ms. Loney, Mr. Shriver, Ms. Toninato and Ms. Soenen).
- 8th grade team-schedule with Ms. Woolsey (you will meet with Mr. Morgenroth, Ms. Woolsey and Ms. Schisler).
Specialist Teachers
Schedule with any teacher you would like to see on Sycamore.
If you have a question or concern, please reach out. You do not need to wait for conferences to communicate.
Teachers will need to stick to the scheduled time; thank you for helping with this.
Score a $100 Grant and Have a Blast!
The Summit of Excellence is next month and we need your help! This is the perfect chance for any member of your PTA, class parent groups or other organization to volunteer - and earn some dollars fundraising!
Parents, grandparents and more can sign up individually (no need to find a large group in order to volunteer!) for a 4-hour shift (morning or afternoon) on the 16th or a 4-hour shift (midday) on the 15th.
Volunteer perks include:
- Free parking
- A famous pot-pie lunch (you know how good they are!)
- $100 grant to your school per volunteer
- An opportunity to see your Catholic school teachers grow in their faith and profession
Thank you for helping us bring excellence in Catholic education to your staff!
Students Living the Virtues
During the first month of school, Saint Ambrose students have been introduced to our virtue focus for this year: Hospitality. The Saint Ambrose Way tenet that we are connecting to this virtue during September is Be the Best You Can Be. We hope that students will be able to recognize in themselves and in others our definition of Hospitality:
“We are all equal and connected. We care for everyone in our school. We lead with faith and virtue by helping others and growing our faith and virtues, too.”
Here are the important objectives we hope students will be aware of:
We care for everyone in our school.
We know that God created each of us, so we respect each other
We forgive each other
Mrs. Hand and Mrs. Helmberger will be visiting classrooms to read and discuss Max Lucado’s book, You Are Special. Additionally, students will be encouraged to show hospitality through their caring words and actions, and they will receive a Heart of Hospitality and a monthly saint card in recognition. They do feel special when their good work at school is recognized!
We hope the students will share with you and others what they are learning about Hospitality and how we can all Be the Best We Can Be through a welcoming and open heart for God and others.
Peace be with you,
Kris Woolsey, Melissa Schisler, and Charles Morgenroth
September Virtue Focus Team
We are Looking for Help With a Few Things...
Substitute Teachers
If you are interested in being a substitute teacher at Saint Ambrose or know someone that is, please contact Dianna Helmberger at dhelmberger@saintambroseschool.org or 651-768-3078.
Please view the following presentation for more details and information - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AWeJsxdO371fNvSmQ9Q2W9CHmPaCI0ZQl4SHMeyFkFY/edit?usp=sharing. We also have a wonderful training that we can send new people to that is through CSCOE.
Volunteer helpers to walk students.
We have several students that receive speech services through the district. These services take place virtually at our school. We have found that when we have consistent help walking students from classrooms to the speech station, everything runs very smoothly. This is a volunteer position and it could be one day or multiple days. For more details contact Beth Salmon at bsalmon@saintambroseschool.org. or 651-768-3087.
Lunchroom and Recess Help
If you are interested in helping with recess or lunchroom supervision please contact Janet Seidenkranz in our school office. 651-768-3000.
Family SMORES 2024
General Info
Volunteer Requirement - Essential 3 Requirements outlined on the parish website.
Math Challenge - https://www.mathinaction.org/
Bus Transportation
Artsonia
https://www.artsonia.com/connect/TWKCXF27 And use the PARENT CODE TWKCXF27 to connect to Saint Ambrose.
Quick Links
School Supply List for 2024-2025
Quarterly Home and School Newsletter
Please login to Sycamore to access the school calendar, lunch menu, and schedules/grades (JH only)
Mission and Philosophy
Mission (what we offer)
We at Saint Ambrose School are part of a vibrant Catholic community supporting and nurturing
each child on their journey with Christ.
Through exceptional academics, embracing each child’s unique strengths and needs, and
joyfully engaging in prayer and service, we take a holistic, virtue-based approach to student
education and experiences. This is the Saint Ambrose Way.
Vision (what we aspire to)
As a thriving Catholic school, we create meaningful impact though each family we support and
student we send into the world.
By helping form the whole child, students are not only prepared well for the next level of
education, but life as Christian adults living the Saint Ambrose Way.
PHILOSOPHY
The Saint Ambrose community recognizes the partnership between parents, students, staff,
administration and parishioners in providing for the development of its members as people of
faith who worship, learn and grow together. As a community we have a responsibility to
support families- as the primary educators of their children- while providing enriching
experiences that promote a sense of belonging and responsibility to a community.
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