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Assumption School and PSR Students Win K of C Poster and Essay Contests

Posted on January 27, 2023 in: General News

Congratulations to the more than 300 students from Assumption Catholic School and the Parish School of Religion (PSR) for participating in the annual Knights of Columbus (K of C) O’Fallon Council #2269 poster and essay contests this year. On Friday, Jan. 20, during a school prayer service at A...

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Assumption Students Shower the Community with Love During Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 29-Feb. 3

Posted on January 26, 2023 in: General News

Assumption Students Shower the Community with Love During Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 29-Feb. 3
Assumption Catholic School students in pre-K-8th grades will be Showering the Community with Love during the annual Catholic Schools Week celebrations, Sunday, Jan. 29 through Friday, Feb. 3. During this weeklong celebration, students will not only be collecting shower supplies for those in ...

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Get a Fresh Start at Assumption Catholic School

Posted on January 23, 2023 in: General News

Get a Fresh Start at Assumption Catholic School
Open enrollment for pre-K-8 begins Jan. 29; Tuition assistance available through Feb. 28 for K-8 If your school is not measuring up, get a fresh start at Assumption Catholic School, where we challenge and inspire students in preschool through 8th grades! Tuition assistance applications for t...

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2023-24 School Admissions & Tuition Assistance Available in January

Posted on January 03, 2023 in: General News

Mark your calendar now! Tuition assistance applications for K-8 students entering the 2023-24 Assumption School year will be available, Tuesday, Jan. 17, and school admissions for pre-K – 8th grade students will open to current Assumption families, Friday, Jan. 20, and new students on Sun...

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Take a Chance and Help Raise Money for Assumption!

Posted on November 30, 2022 in: General News

Take a Chance and Help Raise Money for Assumption!
As we kick off the school’s largest fundraiser of the year, the 2023 Assumption Gala: Prom Through the Decades, we are excited to announce a brand new GOLF CART will be raffled off at the event on April 22, 2023! The beautiful 2022 ICON i40L Caribbean Blue, four-person Golf Cart, is court...

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REMINDER: Dinner Auction Committee Meeting, Nov. 15

Posted on November 15, 2022 in: General News

Please join us on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., in the Parish Center for an informational meeting to learn how you can assist with the school’s largest fundraiser of the year—the annual dinner auction! This year marks the 10th anniversary of this exciting event and many ...

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REMINDER: Dinner Auction Committee Meeting, Nov. 15

Posted on November 15, 2022 in: General News

Please join us on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., in the Parish Center for an informational meeting to learn how you can assist with the school’s largest fundraiser of the year—the annual dinner auction! This year marks the 10th anniversary of this exciting event and many ...

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Tests Reveal Assumption Continues Growth in Reading

Posted on October 26, 2022 in: General News

Each year, Assumption students complete required testing through the Archdiocese of        St. Louis known as the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). The test has been in use throughout the United States for years, and measures students in grades 3-8 in primarily two areas: Reading...

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Assumption Blessing of the Pets Oct. 7; All Are Welcome!

Posted on September 28, 2022 in: General News

Assumption Blessing of the Pets Oct. 7; All Are Welcome!
Bring your beloved fish, lizards, turtles, felines, and feathered and furry friends to Assumption Catholic School in O’Fallon for a prayer service and Blessing of the Pets, Friday, Oct. 7. The invocation gets underway at 11:30 a.m. as students, their families, and the community gather in the C...

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Don't Miss Auditions for The Christmas Story, Sept. 27 & 28

Posted on September 23, 2022 in: General News

Auditions for the beautiful production of The Christmas Story, presented by Assumption School and the Knights of Columbus Council 2269 - OFallon MO, are Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28. Children ages K-8 are invited to tryout for singing and speaking parts from 5-6 p.m. in the school m...

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Don't Miss Auditions for The Christmas Story, Sept. 27 & 28

Posted on September 23, 2022 in: General News

Auditions for the beautiful production of The Christmas Story, presented by Assumption School and the Knights of Columbus Council 2269 - OFallon MO, are Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28. Children ages K-8 are invited to tryout for singing and speaking parts from 5-6 p.m. in the school m...

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PreK 3 Students in the X-STREAM Lab

Posted on September 21, 2022 in: General News

The STREAM Lab allows students to flourish in an environment where they tinker, create, invent, build, and interact with each other within the Assumption curriculum. Students build confidence in their capabilities and explore the world they live in, they develop an attitude to fix, make, modify, and...

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New Testing Platform Sets Assumption Catholic School Apart from the Rest

Posted on September 16, 2022 in: General News

The new Let’s Go Learn Math and Reading testing initiative at Assumption Catholic School in O’Fallon allows teachers, administrators, and parents to track each student’s academic growth throughout the 2022-23 school year. Students in grades K-8 were administered the Benchmark Test ...

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Congratulations Assumption Altar Servers!

Posted on September 12, 2022 in: General News

Congratulations to our new Assumption Altar Servers who recently completed this holy and fun training session with Msgr. William McCumber. As part of the training, each server was recognized on Friday, Sept. 9, at an All School Prayer Service, and was presented with a certif...

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Assumption Gr. 7 & 8 Participate in 9/11 Ceremony - O'Fallon

Posted on September 12, 2022 in: General News

As each year passes since 9/11, our prayers continue for our country and the men, women, and children who lost their lives in NYC, DC, and Pennsylvania. The presidential proclamation that remembrance is “an opportunity to salute the heroes of 9/11, recapture the spirit of unity and compassi...

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Blessing of our Servers

Posted on September 12, 2022 in: General News

On Friday, September 9, at the afternoon Prayer Service, all of Assumption Day School servers were called, by Fr. Nick Kastenholz to the sanctuary for a blessing.  Last May, thirty-one (31) students in fourth through eighth grades participated in a server camp led by Msgr. McCumber. ...

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Welcome Assumption's Newest Member of Staff

Posted on September 09, 2022 in: General News

Welcome Assumption's Newest Member of Staff
Please welcome Janice Kopecky, NEW Assumption School Early Childhood Pre-K Teacher Aide to our loving family. We are so excited you are here! 

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Kids Game Prize Donations Wanted for Assumption Fall Festival

Posted on September 08, 2022 in: General News

Kids Game Prize Donations Wanted for Assumption Fall Festival
Hello Assumption Families!  The Fall Festival committee has been hard at work planning this year’s festivities which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16, so please mark your calendar! In additional joining in this weekend of fun, we are calling on your support...

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Mega Outdoor Craft Fair Held Oct. 2 At Assumption Parish O’Fallon

Posted on September 06, 2022 in: General News

Mega Outdoor Craft Fair Held Oct. 2 At Assumption Parish O’Fallon
The Assumption School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is hosting one of the largest outdoor craft fairs in St. Charles County on Sunday, Oct. 2, and shoppers of all ages are welcome to attend! Browse through a variety of hand-crafted items, one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday décor, and so much more from...

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Assumption School Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $24 Thousand for Catholic Education

Posted on August 30, 2022 in: General News

Assumption School Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $24 Thousand for Catholic Education
It was a fundraising “Par-Tee” at the 22nd Annual Assumption School Golf Tournament held at The Falls Golf Club in O’Fallon, Saturday, Aug. 27. This popular outing was the place to be, raising nearly $24,000 in proceeds to benefit Catholic education programs in the Assumption Day a...

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Science in 7th and 5th grades

Posted on August 30, 2022 in: General News

7th Grade Science: Microscopes Why is it important to learn about microscopes? When it comes to biology, Microscopes are important because biology mainly deals with the study of cells (and their contents), genes and all organisms. Two years ago, Assumption invested in purchasing new l...

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Science in 7th and 5th grades

Posted on August 30, 2022 in: General News

7th Grade Science: Microscopes Why is it important to learn about microscopes? When it comes to biology, Microscopes are important because biology mainly deals with the study of cells (and their contents), genes and all organisms. Two years ago, Assumption invested in purchasing new l...

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Assumption Purchases Electric Kiln for Art Classes

Posted on August 26, 2022 in: General News

Kiln for Art Classes Recently, Assumption purchased an electric Kiln for our Art classes taught by Mr. Jon Gonzalez.  Once it was delivered in late August, maintenance had to properly wire it. A kiln is a thermally insulated chamber, a type of oven that produces tempera...

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Save the Date: Prom through the Decades Dinner Auction April 22

Posted on August 24, 2022 in: General News

Save the Date: Prom through the Decades Dinner Auction April 22
Dust off your prom dress and dig out that bow tie, we’re celebrating Prom through the Decades at Assumption School, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Save the date now and be sure to join us for this amazing dinner auction celebration. It's one of the most exciting events of the year! For all t...

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The Certified Nature Explore Classroom Gets a Facelift

Posted on August 18, 2022 in: General News

Thanks to a groups of moms, dads and student, our Certified Nature Explore Classroom  (outdoor classroom) was given a “facelift” prior to the beginning of school.  This CNEC (certified Nature Explore Classroom) is one of 20 in the state of Missouri a dynamic and nature-rich out...

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Added Safety Measures

Posted on August 18, 2022 in: General News

Over the past 4 years, we have been improving our safety in and around our buildings.  We have AEDs (one in gym and one at church), created a private entrance for guests, check all exterior doors at 8AM to make sure they are locked, have curtains on each classroom door to limit seeing in during...

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Open House and Welcome Back

Posted on August 18, 2022 in: General News

Our Open House on Sunday the 14th was a great time to build community, visit with friends and families, see the school, and have some good food and fun.  For all of our students to see, we had two large “Welcome” signs on the property along Main Street, and on the upper parking lot ...

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Assumption Teachers - All Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid

Posted on August 15, 2022 in: General News

This year, each faculty member was trained and certificated in YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID which  introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan on how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situa...

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Assumption Teachers: On the Cutting Edge

Posted on August 15, 2022 in: General News

Educational technology, school guidelines and curriculum standards are constantly changing, making it challenging for teachers to keep up with trends and best practices in the field. Professional development transforms teachers into better and more apt educators by enabling them to create relevant a...

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Principal's Top 10 Things to Know Before School Begins Aug. 15

Posted on August 10, 2022 in: General News

As we begin a new year’s journey, we are blessed with full classes and a great year for learning! Stay up to date on the most important things to know before the first day of the 2022-23 school year. Principal’s Top 10: Make sure you visit on Open House and get your child’...

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School Starts Aug. 15: Save these Important Dates

Posted on August 08, 2022 in: General News

School Starts Aug. 15: Save these Important Dates
The 2022-23 school year is fast approaching! The first day of classes at Assumption School begin on Monday, Aug. 15. Whether you’re a brand new student, or a student who is coming back for another year of academic success, we want you to be prepared. Mark your calendar now, and be sure to j...

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School Open House and Parish Feast Day Celebration Aug. 14

Posted on July 08, 2022 in: General News

School Open House and Parish Feast Day Celebration Aug. 14
Mark your calendar now, and be sure to join Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in O’Fallon after 10 a.m., Mass, Sunday, Aug. 14, for the second annual Assumption School Open House and Parish Feast Day celebration! The day’s activities are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and feature ...

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Join our Professional Team of Private School Educators

Posted on June 27, 2022 in: General News

Watch us grow! Assumption School is seeking to hire a new preschool teacher and two more instructional (teacher) aides for the 2022-2023 school year! If you are seeking to work in a loving, faith-based environment where learning challenges and inspires your students, then we need you! Interviews ...

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MOScholars Scholarship Application Now Open!

Posted on June 23, 2022 in: General News

Assumption School is excited to publicize that the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office has approved the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation (TTEF) as an Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program (MOScholars). The new MOScholars scho...

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MoScholars Offers New Families Tuition Assistance

Posted on June 10, 2022 in: General News

If you know someone who thinks they can’t afford a Catholic education at Assumption School, please spread the good news that additional financial assistance is now available in Missouri! Assumption School is excited to publicize that the Office of the Missouri State Treasurer has approved t...

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Assumption School’s Out for Summer Camps June 7-July 15

Posted on June 03, 2022 in: General News

When the school year ends at Assumption School in O’Fallon, summer vacation and summer camps begin! A variety of two-day and weeklong adventures await those who are pre-registered for these fun and educational experiences during the months of June and July. Taught by certified teachers, the...

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Assumption Students Honor Famous Missourians with Living History Walk

Posted on June 01, 2022 in: General News

When it comes to learning about Missouri history, third-grade students at Assumption School in O’Fallon continue to bring history to life through the art of storytelling in a very unique setting. The student’s “Famous Missouri Wax Museum,” an annual living history walk, has b...

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Newly Elected NJHS Officers

Posted on May 05, 2022 in: General News

The National Junior Honor Society is an international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools. Assumption’s chapter began in 2019 under the direction of Missy Neiswander, School Counselor.  The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates Assumption’s ...

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Robogirlz Robotics Team Invited to Innovation Conference

Posted on May 05, 2022 in: General News

The annual Gateway to Innovation Conference provides a unique opportunity for our region’s IT leadership to gather and to grow the IT industry in the St. Louis region. The Assumption F.I.R.S.T. Lego  League Team named RoboGirlz was invited to attend the conference held at the America&rsqu...

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CSI Investigations - Science and Social Studies Work Together

Posted on May 04, 2022 in: General News

Mrs. Chassaniol and Mrs. Schenk join forces to create a wonderful CSI mystery.  Using Science and Social Studies, students in 6,7, and 8th were faced with a pretend situation:  a fire burned down the library.  Of course, there was the crime scene with evidence and the behind the scene...

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Assumption Named TOP 25 School

Posted on May 04, 2022 in: General News

The American Heart Association has named Assumption School as one of the top 25 schools in the St. Charles region for raising the most money for healthy hearts.  Our students have been learning how to be heart healthy, as well as help others through our service-learning program.  ...

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Pinch and Coil Pots – 5th grade ART

Posted on April 27, 2022 in: General News

Using air-dry clay, the 5th graders designed their own pinch or coil pot.  After drying, the pots were sealed and then students painted them as the final touch.. Here’s the process they used: Step 1: Roll a Ball of Clay Air-dry clay is very cool! It’s easy to work with an...

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The Engineering Design Process – 8th Grade Science

Posted on April 27, 2022 in: General News

As 8th graders move into the last month of school, they continue their hands-on learning of science, with this being Engineering Design.  Students had three choices to develop, design and build their working design:  Pinball Machine, Video Game Board, or Foosball table. The engineering ...

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TWO 8th Grader Finalists in Pro-Life Essay Contest

Posted on April 20, 2022 in: General News

Benji Boss and Gwen Briz – finalists in the Respect Life Essay Contest Since 1979, the contest has provided an opportunity for eighth grade students in the Archdiocese of St. Louis to reflect, pray, research and write about the Gospel of Life and the virtue of chastity. Contest participants...

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Assumption 6th Grader places 9th in STATE Chess Tourney

Posted on April 20, 2022 in: General News

T. Johnson places 9th in State Chess Tourney The Missouri Chess Association hosted the Missouri State Scholastic Chess Championship on Saturday at Battle High School in Columbia on Saturday, March 19th. Ranging from kindergartners to seniors in high school, more than 200 students from across the ...

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3rd Grade Experience METAMORPHOSIS

Posted on April 20, 2022 in: General News

Metamorphosis: (in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.       Assumption Kindergarteners experienced a marvel over the last 3 weeks of school.  Tiny black caterpillars arrived one day, a...

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Student Council Jelly Bean Contest

Posted on April 12, 2022 in: General News

THIS week, our Assumption Student Council is offering an Easter Jelly Bean Contest for Pre-K through 8th grade.  Each student in preK through 1 will receive a FREE guess on the small container. For grades 2nd through 8th grade, the students can bring $.25 for a chance to guess how man...

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Lenten Shadow Stations

Posted on March 31, 2022 in: General News

The most powerful experience of the stations is one that was presented by Mrs. Welby’s 3rd grade class on March 25th.  Students came to the front of the Chapel, some being readers of the Stations, while others the actors behind the screen.  As the reading is announced, the light behi...

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Re-Booting: Helping Children Re- Establish Balance with Technology (Post-Covid)

Posted on March 30, 2022 in: General News

  By: TonyTramelli, MA, LPC (West County Psychological Associates)            Our relationships with technology have been challenging for everyone during the pandemic, but this has been especially true for parents. With students learning...

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Financial Help TO ATTEND Catholic Schools - MO Scholars

Posted on March 08, 2022 in: General News

In 2021, the Missouri General Assembly passed HB349 and SB86 which established the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program, MOScholars. The law can provide scholarships of $6375 per child, which can be used to attend a Catholic school.  The money would come from personal donations,...

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Assumption begins Accreditation Process

Posted on March 04, 2022 in: General News

Every seven (7) years, Assumption goes through a formal process known as a Non-Public School Accreditation.  This requires the school to develop three (3) committees to review our current policies and practices, then each committee to develop a goal to be addressed within the next seven (7) yea...

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Assumption Results for SDHS Math fest

Posted on March 02, 2022 in: General News

The following students represented Assumption School at the St Dominic Math Festival: Grade 6: Timmy Johnson, Sam Molitor, Daniel Duffy, Charlotte Thomas, Colby Arnold, Matthew Cook, Danica Willis, Sam Illy, Ivy Schenk, and Timothy Dang Grade 7: Ben Heckhart and Declan Jeffreies Grade 8: Jack Eck...

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Cotillion Class of 2022

Posted on February 23, 2022 in: General News

You might wonder what Cotillion is, and why we would offer this program each year to our graduating class.   The 8th grade cotillion supplements Assumption’s efforts to instill respect and responsibility in each child.  The skills taught assist students as they prepare to transi...

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ABVM 2022 Spelling Bee

Posted on February 14, 2022 in: General News

Thanks to Mrs.Woytus, moderator, Mrs. McHugh, Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Ryan, judges, and Mrs. Begley, microphone, the 2022 Spelling Bee was a great success.  Initially, each homeroom, 4th through 8th, had their own Spelling Bee, and determined a Winner and a Runner Up.  The Runners Up were nee...

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2022 National Junior Honor Society Induction

Posted on February 08, 2022 in: General News

2022 National Junior Honor Society Induction On February 7th, our local chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, inducted several new members.  Since 1929, the National Junior Honor Society has been recognizing the highest achieving students in grades 6-9. Modeled after its well-known c...

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National Geographic Gem and Rock Dig

Posted on February 07, 2022 in: General News

One of the most exciting times in learning is hands-on experiences, which is a weekly occurrence in 3rd grade.  The Star Student, this week being Alex Mininni, chose as his project for the class – a gem dig – and does he love studying rocks and gems. Alex brought in several N...

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Catholic Schools Week and SNOW!

Posted on February 07, 2022 in: General News

Catholic Schools’ Week Recap It takes commitment of those who are faith-filled and education minded, to allow Assumption to stand strong for 150 years.  Your dedication to Catholic education has benefitted thousands of children living in O’Fallon over those years.  It is ama...

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Being a Meteorologist - 6th Grade Science

Posted on January 28, 2022 in: General News

Meteorology is the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including both weather and climate.   The local weather people are well-versed in meteorology and also in creating the graphic displays that are used to help visually see the weather and its impact on the local ...

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National Kazoo Day!

Posted on January 28, 2022 in: General News

On January 28th, we celebrate National Kazoo Day and Mrs. Welby’s class enjoyed learning how to play kazoos.   Most people think that the small end goes into the moth, however, after watching a video, students knew to place the LARGE end into their mouth and HUM the song into the kaz...

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CELEBRATE Catholic Schools

Posted on January 21, 2022 in: General News

Catholic Schools' Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, schools observe the week with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Nationally, ...

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Winners for Knights Poster and Essay Contests

Posted on January 14, 2022 in: General News

The Knights of Columbus sponsored 2 contests , each with a monetary award for winning students, during the Christmas Season.  One was an Art Contest, where K through 8th students depicted their Artistic idea: “Keeping Christ in Christmas”.  Keeping Christ in Christmas &n...

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Assumption Robotics Teams ROCK!

Posted on December 14, 2021 in: General News

The Assumption Middle School robotics team attended a Qualfiier at MICDS. The Robo Dragons (Anna Kleckner, Ben Hembrock, Audrey Meyer, Clayton Foster, Declan Jeffries, Ben Heckart, Garrett Drohr) did a fantastic job of presenting their research project. Additionally they attained the ...

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Christmas Carolers at Twin Oaks

Posted on December 11, 2021 in: General News

Twin Oaks O’Fallon  was built with the belief that those that enter our doors are family. The founder Mary Ann Huber had a vision to provide an inviting place for residents to enjoy their friends, their families, and their independence. In 1981, Mary Ann’s vision became re...

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Reading for the Record and Gifting Vets

Posted on November 30, 2021 in: General News

Veterans Are Not Forgotten at Christmas using the Read for the Record Program As we continue to educate our students, we also remember our veterans who placed themselves in a position of danger in order to protect us.  This year, through a program called Read FOR THE RECORD, our students...

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Read for the Record and Veterans

Posted on November 17, 2021 in: General News

Veterans Are Not Forgotten at Christmas using the Read for the Record Program As we continue to educate our students, we also remember our veterans who placed themselves in a position of danger in order to protect us.  This year, through a program called READ FOR THE RECORD, our student...

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Camp Lakewood and Assumption Students

Posted on November 11, 2021 in: General News

Each year, Assumption sends campers to the YMCA Camp Lakewood to experience education in the out-of-doors.  With the pandemic going strong last spring, our then 6th graders were unable to attend, so to make up for lost time, that same group – now 7th graders- have arrived at camp. The ...

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Veteran's Day at Assumption

Posted on November 11, 2021 in: General News

Veteran’s Day - Remembering our Heroes In 1954, President Dwight D Eisenhower signed a law passed by the Congress of the United States Congress to mark November 11 as a legal holiday passed a law to mark Nov. 11 as a legal holiday known as Veteran’s Day to honor Veterans from all wars. ...

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Meet our 5 Robotic Teams

Posted on November 02, 2021 in: General News

Robosaders This 7th grade team that has been together since second grade.  They competed two years in FLL Junior before competing at the FLL level in 4th and 5th grade.  Last year, due to Covid, they opted to sit the year out rather than compete virtually.  Members include, fro...

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Next Generation Science at Assumption

Posted on October 25, 2021 in: General News

 Hands-on Science is essential in Assumption’s Curriculum.  The term “science” encompasses a broad world of events such as weather, the solar system, animal and plant life and more. And while students will explore these niche aspects of science as they mature through t...

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Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2021

Posted on October 25, 2021 in: General News

There’s nothing better that the Pumpkin Decorating Contest @ Assumption Halloween is always exciting for students.  The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, P...

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Fall Festival 2021

Posted on October 20, 2021 in: General News

Fall Festival is a great time to build a community within our parish and school.  Through friends, laughter, and some fun, we take time to enjoy God’s gift of “other people”.  Last weekend was no exception! One of the highlights for students was the “Pie in the F...

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Blessing of our Pets - Feast of St. Francis

Posted on October 05, 2021 in: General News

Each year on October 4, the Feast of St. Franics of Assisi, we gather for the Blessing of our Pets.  This year, families and pets gathered in the Outdoor Classroom about 2PM along with all of our students.  Turtles, fish, dogs, and cats enjoyed the love shown to them by the students while&...

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Extra-Curriculars at Assumption

Posted on October 04, 2021 in: General News

Athletics, of course!  BUT… what other EXTRA-curriculars are offered? There is no doubt that Assumption Athletics offer wonderful sports opportunities for our students from PreK through 8th grade.  But, oftentimes, people are unaware of other extra-curriculars that we offer to st...

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Gr. 3 to 8 Robotics and K-2 STEaM Lab

Posted on September 27, 2021 in: General News

Grade 3- to 8 Robotics Making Robots with a purpose is commonplace at Assumption.  With students from grades 3 through 8 and the adults moderators that sponsor these robotics teams, we truly have an outstanding Robotics Program. Older students in the past have had to design and progra...

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Assumption ENRICHMENT LAB OPENS for Gr. 3 and 4

Posted on September 16, 2021 in: General News

You may be aware that our PreK through Grade 2 STEaM Lab will be opening in late-October. But did you know that we are now opening an Enrichment Lab for Grades 3 and 4? Tere Bowman, a new Learning Consultant, has a background that includes ENRICHMENT programming and has started the lab for grade...

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Students attend O'Fallon 9/11 Patriot Day

Posted on September 10, 2021 in: General News

As the country pays tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks and those who rushed in to help on September 11, 2001, the City of O’Fallon invited Assumption Middle School students to attend the Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 10, 2021.   The presidential proclamation ...

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Middle School Math and our 150th Year as a School

Posted on August 26, 2021 in: General News

Our 150th year as a school and parish brings back memories and opportunities.  One idea for this year’s celebration is have a drone take a picture of our entire student body.  All students and faculty/staff will be designing  the “1”, the “5” and the &ldq...

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Joseph Baldwin Academy at Truman State

Posted on August 26, 2021 in: General News

Each year Middle School Principals are asked to nominate students for the Joseph Baldwin Academy held at Truman State during the summer months.  Nomination qualitfications are identified as those  who are high achievers as indicated by GPA, IQ, enrollment in gifted courses, high standardiz...

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Saving Fred – the Great 5th grade Experiment

Posted on August 20, 2021 in: General News

Did you ever have a challenge that was so much fun that you had to tell someone?  Today, I had two visitors to my office to talk about FRED, the great 5th grade challenge. Sallisa and Aiden, both 5th graders, provided their awesome experience in detail – and with much excitement. Studen...

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Two 8th Grade Students Attend Truman State University

Posted on August 16, 2021 in: General News

Two of our current 8th grade students were invited to attend the Joseph Baldwin Academy (JBA) at Truman State University during Summer, 2021.  This three-week residential program has an academically challenging curriculum for grades 7-8.    Sydney Moore and Logan Szachniewski were ...

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Assumption: STEaM instruction Classroom PreK - 2

Posted on August 16, 2021 in: General News

When Assumption received the $331,000 grant to improve learning, teachers reviewed our curriculum and State standards to better develop plans for teaching.  Our teachers, PreK through 2nd grade, decided that a “STEaM” (STEaM refers to science, technology, engineering, art ...

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Maker Space Vacation Bible School

Posted on June 18, 2021 in: General News

Maker Space: Created by God and Build for a purpose, was the theme for this year's VBS (Vacation Bible School).  Mrs. Angie Howe, Coodinator of the Program worked with several adultas and teens to create a faith filled environment where students learned about our faith, God as our Maker - a...

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CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) Camp at Assumption

Posted on June 15, 2021 in: General News

During CSI Camp the students learned about Forensic science, fingerprinting, hair sampling and actually made fake blood. They used the fake blood to do an experiment about blood splattering. Students played the game Clue and we had a guest speaker, Mr. Kiethley, a St. Louis County Bomb and...

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Cheer Camp at Assumption

Posted on June 15, 2021 in: General News

Cheer camp, run by Mrs. Stacy Cassaniol, is desinged  for our Assumption primary girls to learned cheers, jumps, a dance, and stunting from the St. Dominic Crusader Cheerleaders.   In addition, they also played cheer games and made a cheer bow that they wore for our Che...

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Improvements in our School and Gym

Posted on June 14, 2021 in: General News

Because of donations made to the school from various parents and organizations, in the last semester of 20-21, Dr. Hensley worked with a group of students (Benji Boss,  Natalie Frazier, Molly Lawrence, Belle Lutostanski, Cate McCulloch, Colin Olsen) to determine ways to improve our school throu...

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Field Day 2021

Posted on June 14, 2021 in: General News

Friday, May 14th was magnificent- breezy, 70 degrees and sunny.  An amazing day for our annual Field Day at Assumption.  Thanks to Ms. Kaitlyn Carter, PE teacher, the events were amazing, with washers, catch the cookie from forehead to mouth, egg toss, balloon toss, candy in the flour sear...

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Student Newspaper - May edition

Posted on May 24, 2021 in: General News

Click to view - May, 21 Student Newspaper

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Shrek Jr. - The Musical

Posted on May 24, 2021 in: General News

  On May 7, Assumption Parish’s students performed the production of Shrek, Jr. at St. Dominic High School.  The outstanding performances were seen by sold-out crowds. With the leading man, well Ogre, was played by 8th grader, Trenton Blattel, Gwen Briz as Gingerbread, Clayton...

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Outstanding Achievement Award

Posted on May 24, 2021 in: General News

We’re proud to announce that Grace I. has been selected as a National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Outstanding Achievement Award recipient. Grace will receive $500 in a 529 College Savings account to be applied toward her higher education choice. Grace was chosen based on her demonstrated ...

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April is Poetry Month

Posted on May 24, 2021 in: General News

National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K-12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, bloggers, and, of course, poets marking poetry’s important place in our culture and our lives every ...

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Mission Day at Assumption

Posted on May 24, 2021 in: General News

Mission Day is an annual event sponsored by Mrs. Ryan and our 8th graders.  This year, the mission’s focus was “Heifer International”, an organization whose goal is to end poverty and hunger.   ”Heifer” works toward their goal by asking businesses, organi...

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American Revolutionary War Project

Posted on February 26, 2021 in: General News

Studying the Revolutionary War is within the Social Studies curriculum for 4th graders.  For grading purposes, each student had to develop a visual project regarding a topic of that war.   Students had to choose between making a CAKE PROJECT- meaning they design a cake of Styrofoam or...

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HOLES!

Posted on February 26, 2021 in: General News

Holes is a book written by Louis Sachar, which has also been made into a movie.  This year, our 5th graders journeyed through the story of some boys who are sent to Camp Greenlake for the summer.  In educational circles, it isn’t easy to find books that grab the interest of boys, but...

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3rd Grade - Depictions of Famous Black Americans

Posted on February 26, 2021 in: General News

Recognizing the contributions of African Americans was the focus of study during the month of February for our 3rd graders.  Students were given an individual’s name and were asked to research that person and find quotes attributed to the person.  In addition, each student was given ...

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5th Grade Robo Girlz

Posted on February 09, 2021 in: General News

The Robo Girlz (5th grade girl Robotics) cleaned house last weekend (2/6/2021) at their virtual competition. They competed in 3 different rounds of presentations along with programming and maneuvering a robot to complete missions for points. They won the Champions award (1st place) and Robot Game Pe...

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New National Junior Honor Society Members

Posted on February 09, 2021 in: General News

The NJHS at Assumption School is a highly selective honor society that promotes appropriate recognition for its students who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of:   •    Scholarship •    Leadership •    Character &b...

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Catholic Schools Continue to Outpace Public Schools

Posted on January 15, 2021 in: General News

Arlington, VA – On October 30, 2019 the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card, released its findings for math and reading for grades 4 and 8. NAEP is considered the most consistent measure of U.S. student achievement over time. While m...

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Keeping Christ in Christmas Poster Contest

Posted on December 11, 2020 in: General News

Each year, the Knights of Columbus ask our students to participate in a program known as the “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest.  Students throughout our school participate in designing a poster with that they believe best represents the theme.  On December 4th, Mr. Ken ...

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Thanksgiving Prayer for Families

Posted on November 23, 2020 in: General News

Loving God, who created and sustains the universe, who loved us all into being, and who gives us every good thing, we thank you for the blessings that you bring into our lives. We thank you for the gift of life itself, which you gave us in our mothers’ wombs. We thank y...

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Assumption School Newspaper

Posted on November 18, 2020 in: General News

Assumption school is proud to announce that a school newspaper is coming! Recently, a group of five seventh grade girls came up with the idea to form a newspaper. Immediately, they established a plan, arranged meetings and researched information on how to create a school paper. After about a month o...

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Veteran's Day Essay Contest

Posted on November 10, 2020 in: General News

                  The St. Barnabas Holy Name Men’s Group sponsors a Veteran’s Essay Contest each year at Assumption.  The group determines a question(s) which need to be addressed in the essay and requires a minimum of 100 words. ...

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6th Grade Vocations

Posted on November 05, 2020 in: General News

The 6th graders are asked to pray with their families in search of a vocation, whether religious life, single life, or married life. Research supports that those choosing religious life first considered these vocations around 6th grade.  We provide information on what a “vocation” i...

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Prayer Chalice

Posted on November 05, 2020 in: General News

Throughout fall, on a weekly basis, one second grade student in each class takes home a Prayer Chalice so it may be “filled with prayers”.   As members of the class receiving the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist this year, students also receive a binder of prayers to help each f...

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2020 Student Council

Posted on October 13, 2020 in: General News

The Assumption Student Council provides students leadership experience by being involved in the school community. Our 6th – 8th grade students have been designated by their peers and their teachers as leaders in the school. Student Council’s main mission is to serve the student body and ...

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Eucharistic Adoration for Children

Posted on October 05, 2020 in: General News

Pope Benedict XVI recommended that children be taught to appreciate spending time in the presence of the Eucharist as part of their preparation for First Communion.  Likewise, Pope Francis has used Matthew’s verse, “Let the children come to me and do not stop them; for it is such as...

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Blessing Bags

Posted on October 05, 2020 in: General News

During the past weeks, our 4th grade classes have been discussing service and  how to help others, during Religion classes. Students and teachers brainstormed some ideas on ways they might help others in our community.  “Blessing Bags” were decided upon, which required the stud...

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What Matters or is it What is Matter

Posted on October 02, 2020 in: General News

If you would talk to our 2nd grade scientists, they would tell you that objects (matter) can be sorted and classified by properties and that those properties include color, flexibility, hardness, texture, and absorbency.  2nd graders also studied how the properties of materials determine their ...

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Frog Legs aren't just for eating!

Posted on October 02, 2020 in: General News

They always say frog legs taste like chicken, and I would have to agree.  However, at school, we’re not eating those frog legs, we are dissecting them.  Yes, our Middle School students have studied the various systems of the human body: muscular, circulatory, skeletal, digestive and ...

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Patriot Day and 8th Graders

Posted on September 15, 2020 in: General News

8th Graders attend Patriot Day Ceremony We were honored that our 8th graders were asked to participate in the Patriot’s Day Ceremony at O’Fallon’s City Hall on September 11, 2020.  The ceremony was held at the location where salvaged steel from the New York City’s...

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Assumption Full Safety Plan

Posted on August 10, 2020 in: General News

See below our full safety plan at Assumption:

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Our Dog Crusader on Wearing Masks

Posted on August 10, 2020 in: General News

Crusader tells us "How to wear masks and other COVID procedures" . . . see below:

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ABVM Parent Guide and Video to Google Classroom

Posted on August 05, 2020 in: General News

For Written Guide click on the related file below.   Click Here for Video      

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2020 Induction of National Junior Honor Society members

Posted on February 12, 2020 in: General News

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an international student organization that consists of chapters in middle schools (grades 6–8).  Assumption initiated an NJHS chapter in November 2019 and is now in its second year of existence.  Founded by the Nati...

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Assumption Student Wears Pope Francis' Zucchetto

Posted on January 27, 2020 in: General News

On Sunday, January 26th, Fr. Sichko was a guest speaker at Mass.  While speaking, he asked one of our students, Aiden, to join him.  Fr. Sichko, pulled from his pocket Pope Francis' zucchetto (white skull cap) and let Aiden wear it, while they tweeted the Holy Father!

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Celebrate Parents!

Posted on January 27, 2020 in: General News

Beginning Catholic Schools' Week, we thank our Montessori, PreSchool, and K-8 parents for the the gift of sharing their children with us and the financial sacrifice made in the name of Catholic Education.  Muffin Monday is our way to say, "Thanks!".  At drop-off thi...

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Robotics at ABVM

Posted on December 11, 2019 in: General News

   STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is seen throughout Assumption during the day, however, the ROBOTICS teams actively engage in competitions.  One competition that  Assumption Robotics teams participate in is the FIRST® LEGO® League. This global robotics ...

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"Imagine" Contest Winners

Posted on November 13, 2019 in: General News

Schools throughout the St. Charles area were able to participate in the St. Charles County Library Essay Contest, where students were given this writing prompt: "Imagine you find a big box outside your door with your name on it, what's inside?"   In the Middle School age...

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Thank you, Omu!

Posted on November 11, 2019 in: General News

     Read for the Record is a national program that encourages literacy throughout the nation.  For the 2019 school year, the program selected, Thank you, Omu!,as their reading choice.  The idea is that each school across the nation have guest "readers" read the bo...

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Three Honored at O'Fallon Veteran's Museum

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: General News

Three ABVM students, Mia Felix, Cooper Lawrence, and Mariah Lewis, respectively, were honored as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the "What it means to be a Veteran" Contest sponsored by the St. Barnabas Men's Club.   Based on a maximum of 100 words, there were over 80...

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Crusader - Our Therapy Dog

Posted on August 28, 2019 in: General News

CRUSADER - ASSUMPTION'S THERAPY DOG      will enjoy a second year as our favorite mascot and therapy dog!    Teachers and principal have witnessed the effects Crusader has on students and themselves. The benefits of having Crusader in the cl...

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ABVM Student Attends Envision’s Junior National Young Leadership Program in Washington D.C.

Posted on August 14, 2019 in: General News

This summer, Brandon D. joined other elementary school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, Junior National Young Leadership Program in Washington D.C. JrNYLP is one of the Envision family of programs (www.envisionexper...

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ABVM Library "CLOUD", Library Literacy and STEM

Posted on August 14, 2019 in: General News

One of the ways ABVM hopes to facilitate educational success, in 2019-2020, is through our school library. First, our entire library of resources is now on the "CLOUD", with the ability to send links for students to research topics of a teachers choice.  In addition, the Library has b...

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Model UN for Middle School; 4 ABVM Students chosen for Honor Model UN

Posted on April 25, 2019 in: General News

Model UN for Middle School; 4 ABVM Students chosen for Honor Model UN
The 9th session of the Model UN for Middle School students was hosted on April 25th by Civitas, a St. Louis-based not-for-profit organization. The Assumption 8th graders attended the session, along with Mrs. Chassiniol, Mrs. Clasen, and Parent Chaperones.   Thd Model Un...

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Author and Illustrator of Children's Books Visits

Posted on April 12, 2019 in: General News

Dan Killeen, author and illustrator of five (5) children's books, visited Assumption on Thursday, April 11.  Three groups of students, K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 gathered in Hall C to meet Mr. Killeen, hear about his journey to become an author and illustrator, then listen to a story and watch him d...

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5th Grade Baking with Fractions

Posted on April 03, 2019 in: General News

Over the last month, our 5th graders have been studying the skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers.  In order to show their expertise in the area, they were given a project.  Students were grouped into teams of two, and each ...

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8th Spanish Class Students Test into HS Honors and Sophomore Honors Spanish

Posted on April 02, 2019 in: General News

This year, we piloted and partnered with St. Dominic High School to offer Spanish to our 7th and 8th graders after school on the SD campus.  Seven of our students, after their year of classes, took the Spanish Advanced Placement Test at St. Dominic and seven (7) of the eight (8) ...

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Academic Bowl Success for 7/8 Team

Posted on March 27, 2019 in: General News

On Tuesday, March 26th, Assumption sent sixteen 7th & 8th grade students to compete with othert area Catholic Middle School teams in the Academic Bowl  held at St. Dominic High School. Our sixteen students were mixed to form two teams with  7th and 8th graders on each.  ...

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ABVM Robotics: RoboBandits & Galaxy Girls; STEM Day at Capitol

Posted on March 05, 2019 in: General News

Robotics has captured students from 2nd grade through 8th grade at Assumption.  The RoboBandits,6th, 7th, and 8th graders, competed throughout the 2018-2019 season and ended in 9th place in a field of 32 teams.  What is most amazing is that our team competed against High School Ro...

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Inaugural National Junior Honor Society induction

Posted on March 05, 2019 in: General News

The National Junior Honor Society of Assumption Elementary School celebrated the inaugural induction of its first members on March 4, 2019.  The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. More tha...

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