December 16, 2022

This Advent, our Service Learning Director, Katie Culver, created a Random Acts of Kindness Project. Each day of Advent she has emailed daily reflections in the form of Bible passages, a short reflection, a question or two to think about, and a prayer to our students, faculty and staff to use in our Advent preparation. Additionally, the community was invited to share any random act of kindness that we had done or witnessed someone doing. Each random act was represented as a piece of hay which fills our Christmas manager as we await the birth of baby Jesus. Our manger was filled with so much love and kindness this Advent Season!

On behalf of the faculty and staff, we wish you all a blessed Christmas. 

May your celebration of the birth of Jesus this season

Open you to the true joy and lasting peace of Christ.

May what began in a simple manger on that night so long ago

Continue in our hearts every day of the coming year.

This year, faculty and staff members participated in a special Assumption “Angel Tree” that provided Christmas to residents at Creekside on Bardstown senior assisted living. Together, we provided gifts to 34 “angels” which is the most donations they have ever received from one organization.

CHRISTMAS BREAK: This is the last Rocket Report of the semester. Assumption will be closed for Christmas Break from December 19 – January 2. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3.  The next Rocket Report will be sent on Friday, December 6.

FIRST WEEK OF SECOND SEMESTER: Like this semester, our first week of second semester will follow our regular 8:15 a.m. schedule each day. We will begin our 9:15 Wednesday schedule on Wednesday, January 11. Additionally, we have made a change to our school calendar: Wednesday, February 22, will be an 8:15 schedule due to our Ash Wednesday Prayer Service. A revised version of our one-page calendar is available here: ONE PAGE AHS CALENDAR

PARENT PRAYER: Parent Prayer will resume its weekly schedule on Tuesday, January 10, at 8:30 a.m. in the AHS chapel. All are welcome!

We are looking forward to another exciting semester of LEAD & Learn time for our students. As a reminder, our LEAD & Learn time takes place in the middle of the day typically from 11:10-11:35. This time provides an opportunity for class meetings, advising, announcements, leadership development, guidance curriculum, and so much more. Counselors send information out to students about the plans for LEAD & Learn time in their weekly charts. Each counselor prepares a weekly chart listing the daily schedule and plans for LEAD & Learn time. If your daughter ever has a question about the schedule or where to go for LEAD & Learn time, please remind her to check her counselor’s weekly schedule.

When we return from break, students will report directly to homeroom on Tuesday for a special AM LEAD & Learn Time where they will receive their new schedules for the semester and reconnect with their homerooms after the break. Additionally, the focus of LEAD & Learn times throughout this week will be on a positive reset for second semester. Students will have time in homeroom to reflect on their progress this year and set second semester goals. Additionally, they will hear from administrators about academic planning and expectations in a schoolwide meeting on Thursday.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now on our website. Applications are due via email by 8:00 p.m. on January 16, 2023, via this link: Scholarships – Assumption High School (ahsrockets.org).

Our Advancement Services Manager, Jackie Bloyd, is happy to answer any questions you may have about scholarships or the application and awards process and can be reached at Jackie.Bloyd@ahsrockets.org.

SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES: Hard copies of the second semester schedules will be given to students during homeroom on Tuesday, January 3. Students will have homeroom scheduled first on this day. Students will need to report to homeroom FIRST when they return to school. Students have already had the opportunity to meet with their deans with any scheduling questions. Drop/Add for second semester elective courses ends on Friday, January 13. Any elective schedule change request must be accompanied by a note from a parent and any necessary teacher signatures and recommendations.

SECOND SEMESTER BOOKS: Christmas break is a good time to check and make sure students have all of their second semester books. Please go to https://bnck-12.com/ahsrockets to review this list.

FIRST SEMESTER GRADE REPORTS: First semester grade reports will be emailed to parents on Tuesday, January 3.

PreACT, PSAT, and ACT TEST REPORTS: Students will receive paper copies of their PreACT, PSAT, and ACT test reports when we return to school in January. Students will also have their test booklets returned and will be led through error analysis activities by her math, English, and science teachers.

UNIFORM UPKEEP: We have asked the girls to take care of any uniform issues over Christmas break. Skirts have started to get shorter and hems are falling. Also, please make sure your daughter has the official AHS uniform sweater or quarter-zip sweatshirt to wear over her uniform shirt in these colder months. Additionally, black leggings or tights are allowed to be worn, so those might make great Christmas gifts for your daughter. Please assist your daughter in evaluating her current uniform status and take care of any uniform upkeep so that we can start off second semester as well as we did first semester. We sincerely appreciate your help and cooperation!

FINANCIAL AID FORM: The financial aid link for the 2023-2024 school year has been added to the school’s website. The due date is January 31, 2023, and the form must be submitted online to FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment. FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION LINK. As a reminder, you are required to file every year to receive assistance.

FAIR TRADE SHOPPING WEEK: The Environmental Concerns Committee is hosting a fair-trade shopping week at Just Creations, 2722 Frankfort Avenue, from December 12 to December 17. The ECC will receive 15% of any sales during that time if you mention at checkout that you are part of the Assumption High School community. Join the ECC as they support a store that not only protects the rights and dignity of workers but also strives for environmental sustainability!

CAMPUS STORE CHRISTMAS HOURS: The Assumption Campus Store is a great place to shop for your favorite Rocket! Stop by during our regular hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., or on the dates listed below. We also have an online store with shipping and local pick-up available. Please note that all online Christmas orders must be placed by the following dates: Custom – December 1 & shipping – December 13. All orders must be picked up by 8:00 p.m. on December 21. Additional Christmas holiday hours will be:

Saturday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (holiday hours)
Tuesday, December 20, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (holiday hours)
Wednesday, December 21, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (holiday hours)

Note: The store will close early on Friday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m.

END-OF-YEAR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN: Thank you for your support of AHS on Giving Tuesday and during our end-of-year fundraising campaign. We are halfway through this initiative and would greatly appreciate your support as a donor and advocate. Please consider making a donation and sharing our giving site to help us reach our fundraising goal by December 31. For more info, contact ABBY MARTIN.

ASSUMPTION PARENT ORGANIZATION (APO) NEWS – ROCKET SPECTACULAR: We are excited for our 42^nd annual Rocket Spectacular Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, February 4, 2023. All proceeds benefit the financial needs of our students, and there are many ways you can support this effort!

Donations Needed: We are currently collecting donations for our live and silent auctions. In the past, donors have asked if there are any specific items that were needed, or if they could purchase and donate. For this reason, and to simplify the process, we have created a “WISH LIST” on Amazon https://bit.ly/AHSRS23. Please know that all donations will be appreciated. Any questions, contact Tricia Ferree: tricia.ferree@ahsrockets.org
Link to Purchase Tickets: For more information on ticket reservations or to help support the event, click here or call (502)271-2519 by January 15. Tickets are subject to availability. Click here to purchase your Rocket Spectacular 2023 tickets!

WORK STUDY PROGRAM – HELP WANTED: Assumption is accepting applications for our Work Study Program for the spring 2023 semester. Students participating in work study receive a $400 tuition credit for 40 hours worked. Please submit applications for work study by Friday, December 9. For more information about work study and to apply, please click here.

ACTS PANTS REMINDER: This is a reminder that all sophomores will need uniform pants in order to participate in ACTS next semester. The first ACTS service day is Wednesday, January 18. They are black pants with an embroidered “A” and can be purchased at Shaheen’s. If your students does not have hers yet, please be sure to take care of this over Christmas break. If you have any questions, please reach out to katie.culver@ahsrockets.org.

Our Rocket Speech Team novices who competed last weekend at the South Oldham High School Dragon Invitational. Special shout out to freshman Agnes Boyer, who placed 1st in Poetry and 4th in Storytelling, junior Abigail Wissing, who placed 3rd in Broadcasting, and freshman Eleanor Orrillo, who placed 7th in Original Oratory!

Our JV and Varsity Quick Recall teams as they won both matches against Sacred Heart Academy last week! Varsity was led by senior Miranda Bilodeau earning top scorer, along with senior Annabel Lee and junior Shelby White adding to the final score. JV’s top scorer was freshman Elise Crump, along with sophomores Maureen Lally and Chloe Tigue and freshman Ellie Hertel, also contributing points to the scoreboard.

Congratulations to:

Senior Tyler Everslage for being named a First Team All American by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA)
The Basketball team for beating Collegiate and Nelson County
The Archery team for finishing in third place at the Frederick Douglas Shootout
Swim and Dive for finishing in second place at the Eastern Holiday Care-A-Van
The Cheer team for having a zero-deduction performance and finishing eleventh at State
The Dance team for placing third in the Jazz Division and fourth in the Hip Hop Division at State

Next week in Athletics:

Friday, December 16

Swim and Dive at Girls Night Out @ UofL
Varsity Basketball vs Knott County Central @ Perry Co Central 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 17

Varsity Basketball @ Perry County Central 4:00 p.m.
Freshmen Basketball at Bullitt East Tournament
Swim and Dive at SHDHS Winter Classic
Archery at DeSales Winter Shootout

December 20-22

Assumption Basketball Christmas Tournament

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