

Saint Ambrose News
January 24th, 2025
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,
for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.
— Hebrews 13:2
Volunteers Needed!
The SignUp Genius link for volunteers for this Sunday's Decorate Your Own Donut event (January 26) is here in this week's newsnote. We’d love your help to make this event a sweet success! 🍩
Thank you for supporting our community!
School News
Dear Saint Ambrose Parents,
Thank you to Mrs. Bertsch, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Rueb, Ms. Schneider and Mr. Heron for working with our students to create a rousing pep fest celebration. What a great way to kick off Catholic Schools Week 2025. We look forward to a wonderful week together highlighting our faith and the gift of education. This weekend, please join us at Mass. Students who wear their uniform to Mass will get an out-of-uniform pass (find a teacher in the gathering space after Mass for your pass). After the Sunday morning Masses, decorate your own donut. See the volunteer sign-up above if you are able to help with donuts on Sunday.
Check out our calendar of events:
Link to the Mass Sign Up Genius for January 25th-26th
Spirit Wear
Please use this link to order Spirit Wear - there is a 20% for Catholic School's Week. In celebration of Catholic Schools Week use coupon code SWARM20 for 20% off at checkout. This site will be open until 2/7/25 and items will be delivered to the school.
Financial Aid Applications are due March 14. Our Financial Aid Committee will consider all applications and make recommendations to us regarding the distribution of our financial aid dollars. We will make every effort to work with families so Saint Ambrose School is open to all. However, our assistance funds are limited, and we may not have funds available for those who do not apply by the deadline. Applications can be submitted online at www.tads.com. When you apply, mark the “Aim Higher Scholarship” and the “CSAF Scholarship” as those are two opportunities for our school to receive funding to support families in need.
Bookfair is Coming this February!
We need parent volunteers for our upcoming Bookfair from February 5-13! 📚 Your help will make this event a success and give students a chance to explore exciting new books. Please sign up to volunteer and be a part of this fun and rewarding experience!
Uniform Sale
We will have a used uniform sale during Catholic Schools Week-if you have uniforms that your family has outgrown, please send them our way next week. Thank you!
The Prayer of St. Francis de Sales
Be at peace.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
rather look to them with full hope as they arise.
God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in his arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.
St. Francis de Sales 1567-1622
See you at Mass this weekend-
Betsy Osterhaus Hand
Principal
Conferences-Scheduling Opens on Friday, January 24 at noon
Conferences will be held Feb 6th and 11th from 4:15 - 7:45. Parents may schedule beginning Friday, January 24 at noon.
K-5 will be held in person - 15minutes
6-8 will be held virtually - 10 minutes
Specialists will be available in person.
6th grade team conference - scheduled with Mrs. Petronack
7th grade team conference - scheduled with Ms. Loney
8th grade team conference - scheduled with Ms. Woolsey
If you need an interpreter for conferences, contact Beth Salmon for scheduling: bsalmon@saintambroseschool.org
Click here to learn how to schedule your conference online
Please reach out to the classroom teacher if you need additional help.
The Bookfair is Coming to Saint Ambrose
Bookfair will be in February!
Students will preview Thursday, Feb 6th and Feb 7th with their classes.
Again this year we will offer -
Shopping will be available during February Conferences from 4 -6:30 pm on Thursday, Feb 6th and Tuesday, Feb 11th. Classes will shop the week of Feb 10th, teachers will let you know specifics for your child's class.
eWallet
To set up an eWallet for your child, please visit the Book Fair Homepage
Classroom Library Donations
If you would like to make a monetary donation to your child's classroom library, you can donate to classroom libraries using the link sent by your classroom teacher.
Family Shopping (during conferences - School Library 2nd floor)
Thursday, February 6th 4:00pm-6:30pm
Tuesday, February 11th 4:00pm-6:30pm
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
We need parent volunteers for our upcoming Bookfair from February 5-13! 📚 Your help will make this event a success and give students a chance to explore exciting new books. Please sign up to volunteer and be a part of this fun and rewarding experience!
Book Fair Photos with Pricing- *** Link will be sent out the week of bookfair***
Upcoming Dates to Add to Your Calendar
Jan 27 - 31st - Catholic School's Week!
Feb 6th and 11th - Evening Conferences
Feb 6-13th - Bookfair
Feb 14 and 17th - No School
Feb 18th - Staff Retreat - No Students
SAVE THE DATE - Saint Ambrose Summer School Week is July 21 - 25th!
Summer School Enrichment Camp
We offer a summer enrichment program for students entering kindergarten through grade six. There are a variety of classes in a wide range of topics including STEM, computer programming/coding, mathematics, science, reading, cooking, art, lego, computer games and much more. This is considered an enrichment experience and students find it fun and exciting to explore topics and subjects that may not be a part of a typical curriculum.
Courses will be offered Monday through Friday from July 21st - 25th. Students may take from one to three courses. All courses will be 1.5 hours in length. Lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in having your child participate in the opportunity please save the dates of July 21st - 25th
More information about registration and specific classes will be sent out in mid-February.
Students Living the Virtues - January's virtue focus is on forgiveness and showing accountability.
In January, we want to celebrate Hospitality by remembering God's forgiveness.
The Saint Ambrose Way tenet we will be connecting with in January is Be Accountable.
Holiness is a state of being devoted to God and living a life that glorifies God.
A few ways students can show holiness during January are:
Owning their actions and learning from their mistakes.
Always being truthful.
If you win, do not brag. If you lose, do not show anger.
Behave so all can learn.
Showing empathy towards others, thinking how their actions will affect those around them.
Praying to God for forgiveness of their sins.
Practicing forgiveness in their homes, classrooms and on the playground.
Saints whose feast days are in January:
Saint Andre Besset - January 6
Saint Sebastian - January 20
Saint Timothy - January 26
Saint Titus - January 26
Saint Thomas Aquinas - January 28
General Info
Volunteer Requirement - Essential 3 Requirements outlined on the parish website.
Math Challenge - https://www.mathinaction.org/
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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