Ascension's Grandparents' Day is Friday, May 1st! Grandparents arrive at 8:30 AM for Open House, tours, visits with the grandchildren, refreshments and our special Grandparents' Day mass at 10:30. Come back to watch the whole school dance and sing in our 4th annual Dance Fest! Dancing begins at 1:30 PM in the gym. All are welcome!
School Blog Archives
April 2015
Apr 30
Third graders visited 6th grade Science to share their Science reports on planets.
Apr 24
Our 8th graders are on their way to Springfield. Mr. Sengstock organizes this trip annually for 8th graders, who will visit Lincoln sites in the area.
Apr 23
Band director Mr. Charles Shapera and Music Education Service presented their annual Spring Band Concert on April 21.
Apr 20
Award-winning children’s music composer and performer, Susan Salidor, entertained PK3, PK4 and Kindergarten today in the Pine Room. They were treated to a variety of original songs, poetry and finger-play. Quite an enjoyable experience!
Apr 17
Maya Caez placed third and got an honorable mention for her work on her masterpiece of Lichtenstein. Congratulations, Maya!
Apr 16
Mrs. Szot's 8th graders made cardboard friction cars, propelled by balloon! Today the competition was fierce, in class and in the hallway! More pictures in the Friction Car Gallery.
Apr 16
Ascension was happy to welcome the Guerin Prep fine arts department choirs and string group on Thursday. Several choirs and an al-male group (the sopran-bros) and an all female group performed for us. The string ensemble included our own alumna, Connie McNulty! We heard pieces in foreign languages, spirituals and pop tunes. We are grateful to Dr. Jordan Chua for bringing these fine students to Ascension.
Apr 15
Third graders in rooms 107 and 108 work on a biography of a famous person. After writing a report, they speak to the class dressed as the subject of the report. The presentations began this week, and we look forward to meeting many interesting people! Every week a few more pictures will be added to the Biography Gallery. Visit often!
