Kitchen Sink . 1.16.19
Congrats National Geographic Bee Winners!
Blood Drive Success!
Aquin’s Servant Leadership held a blood drive for the Rock Valley Blood Center on Wednesday, January 9. This year we had an awesome turn-out as 34 people registered to donate, and 29 were able to do so--making this one of our biggest donations in recent years.
Thank you to all who were able to donate and save lives (and earn a jean day today)!
Disappearing Forks
However, to date, about 500 forks have been purchased in the last two years by Beltline and Mrs. Brubaker (not the school). Currently, we have about 15 forks left. Total!
We will not use plastic utensils because they are wasteful, are not good for the environment, and sends the wrong message about this problem. We are asking for help from home.
- Please discuss with your student(s) about being more conscious of what they're doing when emptying their tray.
- Feel free to donate silverware to the school.
Weight-Lifting Sessions for Grades 4-7 Boys
(8th grade boys are lifting at the senior high sessions.)
Help for a Community Member
We have received a request for help for an elderly man in Freeport. The request came through Amber Macklin, the Independent Living Advocate for Stephenson County.
She has an elderly gentleman who is in need of new window frames, a screen door, and flooring for his home. The gentlemen cannot afford to pay anyone for the service, but possibly could work something out as a 'pay-it-forward'.
His heating bill is through the roof due to the cold air coming through the windows. The flooring in the home is extremely weak and dangerously compromised. The back door is secured with rope, and the front door's screen is gone. He has someone to do the flooring, but cannot afford the materials (like wood). She is looking for anyone to donate the time if they can find the materials--or both the time and materials. The gentlemen cannot afford to move, additionally, his health could not stand the stress. He would love to stay in his home, and we would love to keep him out of the nursing home.
If you are able to help with this gentleman, please contact Amber Macklin at RAMP: 2155 W. Galena Avenue in Freeport. Following are her phone numbers and email:
- (779)774-1019 Direct Line
- (815)233-1128 Voice
- amacklin@rampcil.org Email
God bless you for any help you can offer!
'Love Makes Families' Night . . . This Friday!
Come out on Friday night and help us celebrate and grow families. The Aquin Boys Basketball Team will be hosting Dakota in NUIC action with the Fresh-Soph at 6 and the Varsity following at approximately 7:30. Throughout the evening, we will also be hosting the following activities:
- Cookies For Dough: give a generous donation and receive a famous 'Andrea Ege' cookie in return (cookies decorated for our cause)
- 3-Minute Miracle: Servant Leaders race through the stands for three minutes in a competition to see which side can raise the most money
- 50/50 Raffle
- Meet Chuck and Carol Bildstein from Chelsey's Dream Foundation
If you ordered a shirt to celebrate this event, your order will arrive tomorrow. Please be sure payment is in the business office so we can send your shirts home. If we have not received payment, or if you can't pick up your order prior to the games on Friday, we will have your order waiting for you just inside the gate on Friday night.
Remember Aquin Students and Staff:
Shirts may be worn on specific dates WITH khakis with no additional fee
- Friday, January 18th
- Friday, February 8th
- Friday, March 1st
Vote for Addie!
From WREX . . . After seeing so many big performances on area basketball courts so far this season, WREX 13 Sports decided to start a Friday Night Nets Boys and Girls Performances of the Week. Each week they’ll pick four candidates based on information they receive from coaches, athletic directors and stat keepers--and it’s up to you to vote for your favorite candidate.
You can vote in the polls on Twitter, by visiting the @DBayneSports page, or go to the 13 WREX Facebook page to vote there. You will need to be a member of Twitter and/or Facebook to vote.
One of this week's girls' nominees is Aquin Lady DAWG, Addie DeMichele. Please vote for her on the Facebook or Twitter pages.
WAY TO GO, ADDIE!
Catholic Schools Week is Coming!!!
- Prospective Student Open House: Wednesday, January 30 . 4:00-6:00pm at St. Joe's Campus for new Preschool through Grade 6 students. (Students entering grades 7-12 may stop at the high school any time for a tour and more information.)
- Online Registration 2019-20: Opens Friday, February 1 at www.aquinschools.org!