October 15, 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month Prayer: Faith that Transforms Us
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of faith
that brings us together as one family.
Like Saint Martin de Porres, may we serve with joy,
heal with compassion, and love without limits.
Transform our hearts to be more like Yours.
Amen.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Our school proudly celebrated the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month with a special assembly honoring the rich cultures, traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Through engaging performances, music, and student participation, we recognized the diversity that makes our school community special.
Bobcats Light the Way: The Great Lantern Parade is Almost Here!
The whole school is invited to march in the Great Lantern Parade in Patterson Park on Saturday, October 24. Line up starts at 6:30pm, and every student who brings a lantern will get a glow stick to light it up for the walk. Siblings are welcome to march too, lantern or no lantern.
Didn't get to make a lantern in a club or art class? The Creative Alliance is hosting drop-in lantern workshops at the Creativity Center on Sunday, October 18 from 12 to 3pm and Wednesday, October 21 from 4 to 7pm. All ages are welcome, all supplies are provided. Questions about the parade? Reach out to Ms. Danica (dramirez@abbschool.com) or Ms. Seal (kristenkseal@gmail.com).
Annual Book Fair: Tomorrow is the last day to shop our annual book fair!
Students can bring cash or use their e-wallet to shop in person without cash. Please follow the instructions to set up your child's e-wallet account for a smooth checkout.
You may click this link to create an eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/archbishopbordersschool
Nurse's Office: If your child shows any signs of illness, such as a fever, vomiting, an unexplained rash, or diarrhea, please keep them at home. They should not return until they have been symptom- and fever-free without the use of medication for at least 24 hours. If your child is absent for more than three consecutive days, a doctor's note will be required.
In the case that your child is sent home sick, they must remain symptom-free and fever-free without medication for a full 24 hours before returning. For example, if they were sent home on Tuesday, they will need to be absent on Wednesday and can return on Thursday if they show no symptoms or fever.
Please inform the office and/or the HR teacher if your child will be absent, has an appointment, or is feeling unwell. If your child has been diagnosed with a communicable disease such as the flu, strep throat, or norovirus, please contact Nurse Grace so that we can take the necessary steps to protect our community.
Additionally, dental services through OHIP will be available at ABS on Wednesday, October 21, for those students who qualify for these services.
Costume Parade: Friday, October 30th, is our annual costume parade day. At 10:00 AM, students will take part in a parade around the block. We encourage students to wear school-appropriate costumes, no masks, violent, scary, or gory costumes are allowed. Also, we kindly ask that no food, candy, or snacks be handed out. Thank you for your cooperation.
Helping with Lunch and Recess:
If you would like to sign up to help out during lunch or recess, please sign up using the link below. If you have not taken the VIRTUS please talk to Julia in the Office because you are ineligible to volunteer until you have done this training. Mondays and Fridays need the most help. PreK, 6th, 7th and 8th are not listed because the most help is needed for K-5th grades.
Three slots available daily: K, 1, 2 Recess (10:40 am - 11:20am); K, 1, 2 Lunch ( 11:00 am - 11:45am) and 3,4,5 Lunch/Recess (11:25 am -12:10 pm).
Sign up by clicking on a link below:
Classroom Parent
Are you interested in being the classroom parent for your child's classroom, it is not necessary to be bilingual? If so, E-mail (pto@abbschool.com) or text/WhatsApp (706-814-3351) Elizabeth with your name, your child's name and grade. A parent is still needed for the following grades:
- Ms. Carmen (PK3)
- Ms. Erika (PK4)
Tickets now on Sale!
ADULTS: $20 in advance - $25 at the Door
KIDS (under 2 FREE): $10 in advance, $15 at the door
(includes spaghetti dinner, 1 non-alcoholic beverage, and 8 Bingo Cards)
**Open to the Public**
** Volunteers get half off their ticket**
**ABS Teachers and Staff get a buy one get one free ticket**
Donate a Dessert!
We need families to volunteer to donate cookies, cup cakes, and/or brownies for dessert. Please click on the link to fill to sign up. Please reply by Monday, November 16, 2026.
Volunteer During the Fundraiser!
- Pick up food and drop off at the school (1-4:30 pm)
- Set up (1:30-4 pm)
- During the event (4:45pm-6:45pm and 6:30 to 8:30)
- Clean up (8:30pm)
** Volunteers get half off their ticket**
Email: archbishopborders@abbschool.com
Website: www.abbschool.com
Location: 3500 Foster Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA
Phone: 410-276-6534
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