Saint Ambrose News
January 30, 2026
“Touch the hearts of your students, and everything else will follow.”
-St. John Baptist de La Salle (patron saint of teachers)
Dear Saint Ambrose Parents,
It was a great Catholic Schools Week! We are blessed with a wonderful community, and celebrated well.
Thank you to our 8th grade families for providing a delicious lunch for us on Wednesday. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Also, thanks to all who donated for St. Jerome's and Community of Saints. Both of these schools have seen an increased need from families, and are incredibly grateful for all of our support. As we turn the calendar to February, Friday, February 6 is a Swarm Shirt first Friday.
February brings another celebration, "I Love to Read" Month. Check out the details below.
As we celebrate I Love to Read Month, we are excited to invite our students to “Pop Into a Good Book!” To make this celebration extra special and memorable, we hope to provide popcorn for our students as a fun way to encourage reading and build excitement about books. Each class would select a time to enjoy the snack together during February. If you are able to support this celebration by donating popcorn we would be so grateful. Sign up here!
February is Heart Month, a special time to celebrate heart warriors, remember heart angels, and raise awareness about heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and congenital heart disease affects 1 in 100 babies, making it the most common birth defect. To help show our support and raise awareness, we will be wearing red on February 12th. Bring $1 to school that day to participate. All money raised will be donated to the American Heart Association to help support research, education, and care for people with heart disease.
Thank you for your kindness and support. Together, we can make a difference and help save lives.
Recess Help
If you love the cold and enjoy children, we need recess help. Let us know if you are interested.
Spirit wear orders will be open from the 1st to the 7th of each month, with delivery approximately two weeks after the window closes.The current order window will remain open until 2/7/26. Items will be delivered to the school 2-3 weeks after the store closes. You can place your orders here: Spirit Wear Order Site
Lord, make me a channel of thy peace,
that where there is hatred, I may bring love;
that where there is wrong,
I may bring the spirit of forgiveness;
that where there is discord, I may bring harmony;
that where there is error, I may bring truth;
that where there is doubt, I may bring faith;
that where there is despair, I may bring hope;
that where there are shadows, I may bring light;
that where there is sadness, I may bring joy.
Lord, grant that I may seek rather to
comfort than to be comforted;
to understand, than to be understood;
to love, than to be loved.
For it is by self-forgetting that one finds.
It is by forgiving that one is forgiven.
It is by dying that one awakens to Eternal Life.
Betsy Hand
Principal
Upcoming Dates to Add to Your Calendar
Save the Date:
Feb 5th and 10th - Conferences
Feb 6th - Swarm Shirt Day
Feb 12th - $1 wear Red and Support American Heart Association
Feb 13th and 16th - No School - President's Weekend
I Love to Read Month - February
February is I Love to Read Month, a time to celebrate the joy, imagination, and learning that reading brings into our classrooms and homes. Throughout the month, students are encouraged to explore new books, revisit favorite stories, and build strong reading habits. By making time for reading and sharing our love of books, we help students grow not only as readers, but as thinkers and lifelong learners. Click here for more info!
Conferences - Thursday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 10 from 4:15–7:45 PM.
Dear Saint Ambrose Families,
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 10 from 4:15–7:45 PM.
Scheduling Conferences
Online scheduling opens Friday, January 23rd at 4pm.
Conference schedules will be locked on February 2nd. - you will need to contact the teacher directly after that time.
Conferences may be scheduled online through Sycamore. -If you need help scheduling, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Click here to learn how to schedule your conference online
Grades K–5
In-person conferences
15-minute time slots
Grades 6–8
Virtual conferences
10-minute time slots
Conferences are held with the grade-level team
Junior High Team Conferences
6th Grade Team: schedule with Kristen Jorgensen
7th Grade Team: schedule with Christi Loney
8th Grade Team: schedule with Kris Woolsey
Specialist Conferences
Specialists who work with both elementary and junior high students will follow this schedule:
Thursday, February 5: In-person conferences
Tuesday, February 10: Online conferences
Specialists who work only with elementary or only with junior high students will follow the conference format for those grade levels.
These conferences are held by parent and/or teacher request. If the available conference times do not work for your family, please email the teacher directly to discuss an alternative arrangement.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to connecting with you and discussing your child’s growth and progress.
Book Fair Information
Dear Saint Ambrose Families,
We are excited to welcome our Ignatius Book Fair and are asking for your help to make it a success!
Parent Volunteers Needed
If you are able to help during the fair, please consider signing up using the link below. Your time and support make a meaningful difference for our students.
Volunteer Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AAAE2AA2F58-61544311-stambrose
Purchasing Options for Students
Families may choose the option that works best for them:
eWallet (cash-free option)
Cash
Check
Credit card number listed on the paper Wish List
eWallet: How to Purchase and Use Credits
1. Create Your Parent Account
Parents must first create an account and assign their child(ren) to their classrooms.
2. Add eWallet Credits
Open the search bar (magnifying glass in the top right corner).
Type eWallet.
Select from the three denomination options.
3. Assign Credits to Your Child
At checkout, be sure to assign the credits to one of your children. This allows us to locate their name on our payment device during checkout at the fair.
Options for Families with Multiple Children
One Unit for All
Purchase one unit and assign it to one child.
Siblings may share the balance.
Example: Purchase one $50 unit for Dan and allow Dan and Sue to each spend $25. Both students check out using Dan’s name.
Separate Units for Each Child
Purchase multiple units and assign one to each child.
Example: Purchase three $20 units for Dan, Sue, and Art. Each child checks out under their own name.
Please note: Unused eWallet balances cannot yet be applied to online purchases. At this time, eWallet is for in-person book fair use only.
If You Experience eWallet Issues
If you are unable to locate or purchase eWallet credits:
During Preview Day, students will complete a paper Wish List of desired books.
Parents may review and approve selections at home.
The following day, students should return the Wish List with:
Credit card information completed, or
Cash
A check made payable to Saint Ambrose School.
Thank you for supporting the Ignatius Book Fair and for encouraging a love of reading in our students. We truly appreciate your partnership and generosity!
SAVE THE DATE - Saint Ambrose Summer School Week is July 13-17th!
Summer School Enrichment Camp
We offer a summer enrichment program for students entering kindergarten through grade six. There are a variety of classes in a wide range of topics including STEM, computer programming/coding, mathematics, science, reading, cooking, art, lego, computer games and much more. This is considered an enrichment experience and students find it fun and exciting to explore topics and subjects that may not be a part of a typical curriculum.
Courses will be offered Monday through Friday from July 13-17th. Students may take from one to three courses. All courses will be 1.5 hours in length. Lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in having your child participate in the opportunity please save the dates of July 13-17th
More information about registration and specific classes will be sent out in mid-February.
Other Information
Extended Day 2025-2026 School Year: If you are interested in the Extended Day Program and have not already signed up, please complete this form.
Sycamore will be accessible to families on August 19, 2025.
Sycamore Communication Portal/App - click below to go to Sycamore Website
https://app.sycamoreschool.com/index.php
Please login to Sycamore to access the school calendar, lunch menu, and schedules/grades (JH only)
Safety and Security
To continue fostering transparency and shared understanding, we’ve compiled Safety and Security Frequently Asked Questions. to address common inquiries and provide clarity on the ongoing safety and security efforts within our Saint Ambrose Catholic Community.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback, we are open to hearing directly from you via email or phone call. Or, complete this form.
