Saint Ambrose News

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

Dear Saint Ambrose Parents,

Thank you to our veterans who spent time with us on Tuesday! It is important for us to honor those who sacrificed to serve our country. Students were able to ask questions to veterans during lunch, heard the trumpets play "Taps" and made thank you cards for local veterans. These cards were well received-we've already heard from two vets who loved the cards.

Thank you to all the book fair volunteers - what a great event! Students seemed to enjoy shopping, and the parent volunteers were incredibly helpful.

We will host another book fair in February and will ask for feedback after that one concludes.

Class Pictures

Class pictures are ready! Thank you to Hilda Berdie and Picture Perfect for helping us create these beautiful pictures. Here is the link to purchase. The cost is $12 per photo.

https://woodburypictureperfect.pixieset.com/stambroseclasspictures/

The teachers and I gathered on Wednesday to pray a rosary for unity in our Saint Ambrose community. We are many parts, but all one in the Body of Christ. We ask that you join us in this prayer for unity:

Christ Jesus,
who gave yourself for the good of all,
we come before you
as brothers and sisters
but we are divided
and at times, even hostile--
tearing one another down.
We approach the altar unworthily
and ask for your forgiveness.

Move us, instead, towards
Encounter
listening
dialogue
reconciliation, and
a commitment to build your kingdom
for the good of all.

Heal us, restore us,
unite your divided family, Lord.
Through the power of the Eucharist, overcome our divisions.
Give us sincere hearts that
make us open, not closed,
and willing to encounter,
ready to listen.

In your broken body, given for all, may we find unity
and peace in you.

Amen.

Have a great weekend!

Betsy Hand

Principal

November 25th - End of 1st Trimester - Report cards will be sent home Friday, December 5th.

November 26 - 28th - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Save the Date:

Thursday, December 11th - Band Concert

Thursday, December 18th at 7:00 PM.- Christmas Concert

This month our school is working on the virtue of respect and how to be clean from our Saint Ambrose Way. Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they're different from you or you don't agree with them. During November, we will focus on showing respect for others by smiling and saying "thank you" when someone does something for us, listening carefully when someone is talking, being a kind and welcoming partner, cooperating with others, using time well, and being a helpful and considerate friend and teammate. We will practice the tenet of being clean by picking up after ourselves, keeping our classrooms and common areas free of trash and clutter, and washing our hands and using good hygiene practices.

We honor and celebrate All Saints Day (1st), with special focus on St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (13th), Blessed Miguel Pro (23rd), and St. Andrew (30th).

We welcome families to join us in focusing on respect and being clean at home.

This month we are focusing on gratitude. Each day at school, we’ll reveal a different topic on which to reflect and be grateful. We invite families to join us at home. It would make for wonderful dinner conversations.

Gratitude Challenge

In November, students in grades K–8 will begin lessons from the Circle of Grace Child Safety Curriculum. This program, required by the Archdiocese, helps students understand the sacredness of who they are and how to recognize and maintain appropriate boundaries in relationships.

If you have any questions about the specific lessons being taught, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher (or Religion teacher), who will be happy to share more information.

Visit https://cogpartners.org/ for more information.

South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) is at a critical stage with a bus driver shortage that could result in cancellations or delays for bus routes in the mornings and afternoons.

If your student’s morning or afternoon route is expected to be impacted, families will be notified by phone, email or text, with as much notice as possible.

With this unfortunate situation, we are asking for your assistance:

• Please create a plan to provide your own transportation to get your child to or from school in the event you are notified of a morning or afternoon route cancellation

• A route cancellation occurs when no drivers are available

• As we move into late-fall and early-winter, ensure your child is dressed appropriately for colder weather in the event of a route delay in the morning or after school

• A route delay may occur when a bus driver completes their regular route, and then has enough time to complete another route that does not have a driver

If your student’s bus is cancelled for the afternoon route, please pick up your student from school as soon as possible. Staff will supervise students at school until each student can be picked up in the event of a delay or cancellation.

On a daily basis, our mechanics and transportation administrators have been serving as substitute drivers. We will continue to do everything in our power not to cancel bus routes.

We continue to recruit new drivers and have excellent benefits. Pay starts at $27 an hour and insurance eligibility starts at 20 hours per week. Please click here to learn more and apply.

We understand bus delays and cancellations will affect families differently. We pride ourselves on providing safe and efficient transportation for students and apologize that we are in this situation.

Sincerely,

Abby Baker

Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations

open to students in grades 3-8

Registrations opens Monday 10/27 at 10am

www.ashlandproductions.org/ACT-Program

65 spots are available!

Please ensure all rehearsal & performances dates

can be accommodated before registering

See all the details below!

The holiday season is the perfect time to inspire families with their child's artwork – while raising funds for your art program!

Our most popular gift items – including holiday cards, ornaments, coffee mugs, magnets, snap jewelry, and more – will be on sale soon. It's the perfect opportunity for families to find meaningful gifts that also support your art room!

Why Teachers Love Fundraising with Artsonia

• Earn 20% of all orders placed.
• Parents order directly on our website – no forms or payments to collect
• Orders ship directly to families.
• The more artwork you publish, the more gift options families have.
• Upload your winter and holiday artwork soon to give parents plenty of choices!

Key dates for featured fundraising promotions

November 17 - Greeting Cards

Artsonia will kick off the season with a special holiday greeting card sale. Family members can choose the artwork and design they'd like to appear on the front and add a personalized message for the inside.

November 24 - Holiday Ornaments

Our beautiful, sturdy, metal holiday ornaments make great keepsakes for families to admire throughout the years.

December 3 - Coffee Mugs

Family members can wake up to a work of art every morning with these white ceramic coffee mugs - our top selling product.

December 9 - Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

The last sales of the year offer some great last-minute gift ideas for stocking stuffers! Featuring an assortment of our most popular products, just in time to wrap up holiday shopping.

2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

December 16 - Last Day Standard Delivery Service

December 18 - Last Day Express Delivery Service

Have questions?

Email info@artsonia.com or Call 800-869-9974

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

Sycamore Help Guide

Sycamore Parent Checklist

Please login to Sycamore to access the school calendar, lunch menu, and schedules/grades (JH only)

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.

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