December 15, 2023

This Advent, Campus Ministry’s theme is Random Acts of Kindness and Epic Acts of Service.  Each day of Advent students receive a reflection in their inbox. Each email has a Bible passage, a short reflection, a question or two to consider, and often some bonus material like a song to listen to. Additionally, they are invited to share any random acts of kindness they have seen or done as well as any service they have done beyond class requirements.  Each of these random acts of kindness and epic acts of service are represented by pieces of hay that we use to fill our Christmas manager to prepare a place for Jesus.   

Here is today’s reflection if you would like to join us in taking a few moments to prepare your heart for Christmas: 

This week our Advent reflections will be focused on PEACE. We are going to concentrate on the peace we receive from the good news of Jesus coming, which is so much deeper than the temporary happiness that worldly things offer. 

Bible verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27 

Reflection: Today we wrap up our reflections on peace before we move into joy next week. Hopefully you have had time to think more about the peace this season can bring. Maybe though, you have been searching but have had trouble finding it. Consider for a moment where you seeking peace from? As the verse above says, the peace we get from this world, isn’t like the peace we get from Jesus. It’s not always bad, but the peace the world offers is fast and fleeting. It’s just moments of respite and escape. Whereas the peace we get from Jesus is deep in our hearts, lasting, and constant. It’s there waiting for us. He is there waiting for us to invite him into our heart. He won’t make all our stressful situations go away- Christmas preparations, mid- term exams, our to-do lists- but he will offer us peace through it all.  

Question: Can you take some time today to invite Jesus into your heart so that you can feel the peace he brings?  

Prayer: Dear God, I know that true peace only comes from you, but still I seek to find it in other places. Show me Lord, what I need to do to feel the peace that only you can bring. Be with us all at this stressful time of year and help us to know that if we ask you to be with us, you will be. Amen.  

BONUS! If you need a peaceful moment this weekend, here is a song for you to be still, quiet, and enjoy: 

Fine & Performing Arts Week

This week we were so excited to be able to celebrate many of our Fine and Performing Art students who cultivated their semester by showcasing their talents. We enjoyed performances during the Intro to Theater Showcase, Art Show, Winter Choral Concert which included our Bell Choir, Glee Club, and Advanced Instrumental Ensemble, and the Humanities II Extravaganza. Congratulations to the many students who were able to share their incredible talents with the community.

CONTINUING EXAM AND REVIEW DAY SCHEDULES:  The schedule for each day is listed below.  Please note we will start at 8:15 a.m. on review days and dismiss at 12:30 p.m.; we will begin each exam day at 9:15 a.m. and dismiss at 12:15 p.m. Before-school supervision will be provided in the cafeteria as usual beginning at 7:15 a.m. each day; FLIK will be selling a variety of breakfast items from 8:30-9:15 a.m. each exam day. There is no after-school supervision in the cafeteria on review or exam days, so please make arrangements for your daughter to be picked up each day within 10-15 minutes after dismissal.  Please note – Early Building Closure: Our building, including the main office, will close at 4:00 p.m. on December 14-20 and will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 for a faculty/staff luncheon.   

Monday, December 18  

  • C Block:  9:15-10:40  
  • D Block:  10:55-12:15 (dismissal) 

Tuesday, December 19: Day 2/4 Review Day 

  • E Block:  8:15-9:15 
  • F Block:  9:25-10:20 
  • G Block: 10:30-11:25 
  • H Block: 11:35 a.m.-12:30 (dismissal) 

Wednesday, December 20  

  • E Block:  9:15-10:40 
  • F Block:  10:55-12:15 (dismissal)  

Thursday, December 21 

  • G Block:  9:15-10:40 
  • **H Block:  10:55-12:15 (dismissal)  

**Students who have H block STUDY on their schedule may leave at 10:40 on Friday (after the G block exam period) if they would like.  Those who choose to stay will need to report to cafeteria where they will be supervised until dismissal at 12:15 p.m.  

ABSENCE DURING EXAMS: A doctor’s note is required to make up any missed exam.  Makeup exams will be given on Friday, December 22 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 204; students need to bring their doctor’s notes in advance or bring them with them on December 22 to be eligible to take a makeup exam.  

CHRISTMAS BREAK: Assumption will be closed for Christmas Break from December 22 – January 7. Classes will resume on Monday, January 8.   

PRAYER INTENTIONS: The Community of Assumption knows the power of prayer! All AHS parents and alumnae are invited to submit prayer intentions online. These intentions are then lifted in prayer all together during Five-Minute Prayer in the chapel on Wednesdays and weekly on the PA during morning prayer. If you would like to submit an intention, you can do so here. They will remain there for about two weeks, but feel free to post the same intention again later if needed. Also, you may wish to consider adding the intentions you find there to your own personal prayer! 

STUDY GROUP OPPORTUNITIES DURING EXAM WEEK:  Students have been invited by the Achievement Center teachers to form study groups during exam week. Students may also come to study independently during this time. All students MUST RSVP to attend, as we will only accept 75 students per study session. Please encourage your daughters to take advantage of this opportunity. Study sessions will take place on the following dates:  

  • Monday, December 18 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. and 12:15 – 2:30 p.m.  
  • Tuesday, December 19 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, December 20 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. 
  • Thursday, December 21 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. 

SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULES: Hard copies of the second semester schedules will be given to students during homeroom on Monday, January 8. 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 Wednesday, January 17. 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 no later than Monday, January 8.   

UNIFORM UPKEEP: We have asked the students 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! 

ATTENDANCE: Please be sure to contact the school if your daughter will be absent or needs to arrive to school late. Absences must be reported to the attendance office so that we are informed of the safety and well-being of your child. Please call the school or email attendance@ahsrockets.org to report absences or planned late arrivals. In addition, planned absences must be reported to the attendance office at least one week prior to the absence. Request for approval of planned absences can be submitted to attendance@ahsrockets.org. Please note that absences prior to and right after holidays/breaks require a doctor’s note to be excused. Special circumstances can be communicated in email to Kamaria Wesley, Dean of Students, at Kamaria.Wesley@ahsrockets.org. 

DRIVING PERMIT TEST FORM: Kentucky requires that your daughter obtains a School Compliance Form from her high school for her to take the driving permit test. If your daughter is planning to take her permit test over the Christmas break and she has not obtained this form, please contact the school before Thursday, December 21 at 1:00 p.m. The office will not open again until Monday, January 8 at 7:00 a.m., so please plan ahead to obtain this form to ensure your daughter can take her test at her scheduled time. Per DMV requirements, this form cannot be emailed, scanned or faxed; therefore, the original copy will need to be mailed or picked up at school. Please call 502-458-9551, option ”0” if you need further assistance regarding this issue before Friday, December 16.  

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now on our website. Applications are due via email by 8:00 p.m. on January 15, 2024, via this link: Scholarship-Directory-2024-2025.pdf (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.    

FINANCIAL AID FORM: The financial aid link for the 2024-2025 school year has been added to the school’s website. The due date is January 31, 2024, 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. 

END-OF-YEAR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN: We are halfway through our end-of-year fundraising campaign and would greatly appreciate your support as a donor and advocate. These fundraising efforts are so important, not only as they provide vital support for student programs but also help offset the cost of tuition for families. Please consider making a donation and sharing our giving site to help us reach our fundraising goal by December 31. More info, contact ABBY MARTIN. 

ROCKET SPECTACULAR BENEFIT DINNER AND AUCTION 2024: February 3, 2024. Get your tickets now for a “Bubbly” good time at Assumption’s 43rd annual Rocket Spectacular Benefit Dinner & Auction on Saturday, February 3, 2024. We’re expecting this to be a sold-out event. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR ROCKET SPECTACULAR 2024 TICKETS! Reservations are subject to availability. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A FREE TUITION TICKET. Only 300 tickets will be sold, so don’t wait…get yours today! DONATIONS NEEDED: We need your help with donations toward our silent and live auctions and the bourbon pull. For more information on how to help support the event, click here or call Tricia Ferree at (502)271-2519 by January 15. 

ASSUMPTION ROCKET MEN (ARM):  We encourage you (an AHS father, father of alumna[e]), grandfather, or father figure) to be a part of this group! This organization helps with school needs and events on an as-needed basis. If interested, use this link: https://forms.office.com/r/2MRUDyR5EJ Questions? Contact Tricia Ferree tricia.ferree@ahsrockets.org or Chad Dierken at 502.939.3175. 

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 pickup available. Please note that all online Christmas orders must be placed by the following dates: Custom embroidery – December 5 & ship to home – December 18. All orders must be picked up by 8:00 p.m. on December 21.  Additional Christmas holiday hours will be:  

  • Saturday, December 16, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (holiday hours)  
  • Wednesday, December 20, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (holiday hours)  
  • Thursday, December 21, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (holiday hours) 
  • Note: The store will close early on Thursday, December 21 at 1:00 p.m. 

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION: The recording from last week’s college financial aid presentation can be found here. For families that plan to complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), it is scheduled to be available on December 31. Please wait 2-3 weeks before completing it to ensure the system is running smoothly. In the meantime, students and parents should complete the Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. Students and parents are encouraged to create an FSA ID at least two weeks prior to completing the FAFSA. To create an FSA ID, the individual will need his/her Social Security number and a mobile phone number and/or email address. Students should not use their Assumption email for this process. KHEAA, our state agency, has created tools to assist students and parents with the FSA ID and the FAFSA.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to college counselors Kim Habich and Leigh Jackson.  

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 17. They are black pants with an embroidered “A” and can be purchased at Shaheen’s. If your student 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.

Congratulations to:

  • The Dance team for finishing as State Runner-Up in the Jazz Division! 
  • The Archery team for finishing in fourth place at the Manual tournament.  Freshman Kate Jarboe came in fifth place! 
  • The Basketball team for defeating Brown 68-17 and Collegiate 71-39! 

Friday, December 15 

  • Freshman Basketball vs Anderson County 5:30 p.m. 
  • Varsity Basketball vs South Warren 7:00 p.m. 

Saturday, December 16 

  • Swim and Dive @ SHA Splash @ UofL 
  • Freshmen Basketball @ Bullitt East Freshmen Tournament 
  • Varsity Basketball vs Notre Dame Academy 5:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, December 20 

  • Basketball vs Oldham County. JV 6:00pm, Varsity 7:30 p.m.