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Rocket Report

Dear Parents,    

As Catholic Schools Week comes to a close, we thank you for sending your daughters to our Catholic school. At Assumption, we feel blessed to have the opportunity to educate your daughter both academically and spiritually.

Congratulations to our Assumption Cheer Teams who participated in the Louisville Invitational Tournament this past weekend.  Varsity came in first place and Game Day came in second place in their divisions.  Way to go, Rockets!  

We are very excited for our Rocket Spectacular event this Saturday, February 2, and would like to sincerely thank this year’s event sponsors. We are so grateful for their generosity and support of Assumption High School.

  • DIAMOND Sponsors: Brown- Forman, Wehr Constructors, Inc., Clark & Riggs
  • RUBY Sponsors: Appriss, Fifth Third Bank, Ford Law Office, JRA Architects, MAC Construction, Norton Healthcare, Sisters of Mercy – South Central Community
  • EMERALD Sponsors: D. Pierce Co., Hardy Communications & Cabling, Integrative Hormone Specialists, Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation, Sullivan | Cozart, Inc., Unified Technologies

CALENDAR NOTE:  School will be closed for Winter Break from Friday, February 8,through Monday, February 11.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 12. 

CAMPUS MINISTRY: 

  • PARENT PRAYER GROUP ON TUESDAY MORNINGS:  Once again this semester, we invite all parents to join our parent prayer group that meets on Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. in the chapel.  Each prayer experience lasts just 30 minutes, dress is casual, and there’s no commitment to ongoing participation.  Just come whenever you can make it! 

IMPORTANT 2019-2020 REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • New this year! REGISTRATION FEE AND TUITION SELECTION VIA DOCUSIGN: One parent or guardian of each current freshman, sophomore, or junior student was emailed a letter from Mary Lang announcing our tuition for the 2019-20 school year and providing a link containing a DocuSign tuition selection form and PayPal/credit card option for paying the $200 registration fee.  When your daughter registers for her classes, please provide her a copy of the receipt from the DocuSign form to attach to her printout of her registration form.   If you are unable to pay the online $200 registration fee or have other arrangements with our finance office, please contact TAMMY FINCH.  If you have any questions about registration, please contact your daughter’s dean or our registrar KATHY FLEISCHER.
  • PARENT POWERSCHOOL LOG IN FOR 2019-2020 REGISTRATION: We will continue meeting with freshman, sophomore, and junior students during Rocket Time over the next week to prepare for our online registration for the 2019-2020 school year.  This is a great time to have a conversation with your daughter about her classes for next year.  More detailed information will follow, but please make note that you will need to log into your parent PowerSchool account to register your daughter forclasses next year.  Please mark your calendars for February 14, when online registration opens and you may work with your daughter to select her classes, and February 21 and 22, the dates we will collect your daughter’s printed and signed registration form and $200.00 fee receipt.  If you have forgotten your parent username or password for PowerSchool, when you go to the login screen for PowerSchool, just click on the link “Having trouble signing in?” and follow the directions to obtain a forgotten username or forgotten password
  • CURRENT FRESHMAN PARENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION NIGHT: Attention, all freshman parents–on Wednesday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, dean of studies Theresa Schuhmann will provide information about the registration and course selection process for all freshman parents. We highly recommend that you take advantage of this important informational session to assist your daughters in planning their course of study for their sophomore year.
  • 2019-2020 COURSE SELECTIONS: On Thursday, February 7, and Tuesday, February 12, our teachers will be conferencing with all current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors regarding their course selections for the 2019-2020 school year.  Registration will open on Thursday, February 14.
  • FINANCIAL AID FORM: The financial aid link for 2019-2020 has been added to the school’s website. The due date is February 28, 2019, and the form must be submitted online to FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment.  FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION LINK
  • SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 school year are available on our website. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on February 13, 2019. Please contact Advancement Services Manager JACKIE BLOYD with questions. Scholarship winners will be announced at our end-of-year celebration. You may access the applications through the following link – SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS.

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS – Attention, senior parents!  Due to the inclement weather this past Wednesday, we have rescheduled Balfour to be at school on Monday,February 4, to pick up final order forms and payments during lunches. Any orders not made by this date will need to be ordered online or taken directly to Balfour.  Orders can be placed online at www.Balfour.com or contact them at (502)499-7100.

MISSION WEEK PERMISSION SLIPS FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR PARENTS: In the next week, juniors and seniors will be completing detailed permission slips for Mission Week activities. Please plan to sit down with your daughter and her tablet PC to review her Mission Week plans as your electronic signature will be required at the end of the form. Please ask your daughter about this if she does not mention it to you.  The deadline for both junior and senior permission slips is February 15.

ALL SCHOOL SEMI-FORMAL DANCE:  On Saturday, February 16, the junior class is hosting an All-School Dance from 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.  This dance also serves as the junior prom.  All students are invited to attend and may bring one guest with them.  Tickets are $10 per person and must be purchased in advance (no tickets are sold at the door).  Every student and her guest must have a ticket.  Tickets will be sold during lunches beginning Tuesday, February 12.  Students will receive information about dance rules and expectations via SharePoint, email, and morning announcements.  In order to ensure student safety, all students and guests must arrive by 9:00 p.m. and may not leave until 11:00 p.m.  All students will be monitored with the use of a passive alcohol sensor upon arrival and departure of the dance.  

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS) APPLICATIONS:  Because school was not in session on Thursday, the third and final NHS informational meeting for students interested in applying has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 7 at 7:25 a.m. in the theater. Completed applications are due by 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, February 21 (the Friday before Mission Week).  Hard copy applications must be turned into the Guidance Office by 3:10 p.m. and date stamped. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE!  The application requires both student and parent/guardian signatures. Questions about applying to NHS can be directed to NHS adviser KELLY KIRWAN.

ACT TEST PREP OPPORTUNITY:  We are offering all students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, an innovative test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores. TorchPrep has continually yielded outstanding ACT scores for our students. Last year, Assumption students who participated in TorchPrep saw an average score increase of 2.2 points. All courses include 30 hours of direct training, four full-length simulated tests, TorchPrep training manual, customized study plan, and guaranteed results.  The training program to prepare for the April 24th National ACT test that will take place at Assumption March 5 – April 13 on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday afternoons from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Early registration deadline is February 25.  More information about programs, registration, and fees can be found at www.torchprep.com

STUDENT ACTIVITIES CLUB/ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION SURVEY:  In order to fulfill one of our strategic plan goals to ensure student participation in meaningful extracurricular activities, a committee of faculty and staff is reviewing our current programming.  As parents, we know that you have a unique perspective on extracurricular participation at Assumption and would like to have your feedback as part of this review.  On Monday,January 28, you should have received a link to a brief, six-question survey asking for your perspective on extracurricular offerings and participation at Assumption High School. We ask that you take a few moments to share your thoughts.  The survey will be open until Monday, February 11, at noon.  Thank you in advance for your assistance.

RPN INFORMATION – The Keys to Reducing Anxiety and Depression in Children:Unchecked anxiety and depression can lead to teen self-medication, drug abuse, and addiction. Emotional honesty can be a vital partner in parenting teens.  Join Operation Parent, February 5, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for a webinar with Dr. Stephen Van Schoyck, psychologist, and Karen Lawrence, mother of three and founder of Camp Hi-Ho, for a unique discussion about anxiety, depression, self-medication, and the power of emotional honesty in the parent-child relationship.  Practical tips on instilling values such as resilience, independence, creativity, honesty, empathy, and responsibility to help teens reduce or avoid anxiety and/or depression will be explored.  Click here to register for “The Keys to Reducing Anxiety and Depression in Children.”    A link to the recording of this, along with other webinars and articles, will be posted on the RPN page.

COLLEGE ISSUES FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES: On Sunday, February 3, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. the Learning Differences Program will host a panel of former PSP students who are currently attending college at five state/local colleges (UK, UofL, WKU, Bellarmine, and IUS) and are using their accommodations at the post-secondary level. They will discuss various college issues for students with learning differences.  This will be a great opportunity for you and your daughter to listen to their personal stories, discuss the challenges/successes of college and, ask alums various questions about  their experiences.  This meeting will be in the Media Center, so please use the CAC/gym entrance and an ambassador will greet you!

SPIRIT WEEK:  Next week, February 4-7, is Spirit Week.  Our Varsity Club and Student Activities Office have planned several different activities to show support for our students and all that they do to make us proud. All dress-up days and penny war contributions are voluntary, but we highly encourage students to show their school and class spirit by getting creative and participating in some capacity!  Penny War proceeds will go to fund Varsity Club endeavors and incentives, with any extra proceeds being donated to financial aid!

  • Spirit Week Dress-Up Days: Students are invited to dress up according to a different theme each day next week. Students have been emailed the dress-up day descriptions and rules, so they may begin planning their costumes. Costumes are all or nothing (no “partial uniform/partial costume” dress); students may not wear masks or face paint; and current school policies regarding shoes and hair color still apply.  Monday – Dude Day, Tuesday – Celebrity Day, Wednesday – Western Day, Thursday – Class Color day.   Students will be eligible for prizes at lunch for participating in dress up days and for best costume! 
  • Class Penny War: A penny war between classes will be held every day during lunches with the results announced at the pep rally.
  • Winter Pep Rally: Our Spirit Week will culminate with our annual winter pep rally, which will be held next Thursday, February 7.
  • Intramural Volleyball: Students are invited to stay after school for an intramural volleyball tournament and complimentary nacho bar in the CAC and gym on Thursday, February 7.

SPRING SPORTS TRANSPORTATION TO THE GREEN:  The bus transportation to the Athletic Complex/Green will begin on Friday, February 15, and continue daily for students who need a ride from school to the green for practice. This is a free service. The bus will leave from the CAC parking lot.

  • Students who have practices that begin between 3:00 and 3:45 p.m. may take the first bus run over to the Green, which leaves school immediately after school.
  • Students who have practice that begins after 3:45 p.m. should go to the designated wait areas at school (media center or the cafeteria) and catch the bus on the second run at 3:30 p.m.

Students MAY NOT go to the Green earlier than the times designated above as their coaches have not arrived. They also may not leave the Green once they arrive on the bus. Snacks can be brought from home or purchased from the vending machines at school and taken with them.  Please help us by reinforcing these expectations with your daughter.

GOOD LUCK TO CHEER AND DANCE:  We want to wish our cheer and dance team safe travels and good luck as they leave to compete at the national level this month.  The Dance Team will compete at UDA Nationals in both Hip Hop and Jazz this weekend in Orlando, Florida.  The Cheer Teams will compete at UCA Nationals next weekend in Orlando, Florida in both the medium division and the Gameday division. Good luck to both teams!

Sincerely,

Martha Tedesco
Principal