Ascent Academy Saratoga Springs
February 6th - 10th, 2023 Weekly Updates
Penny Wars
This will be a grade effort to have the most points by the end of the Penny War Run. The Grade containers will be in the office
Penny War Standings as of 2/7/23
Wednesday, February 8th: Background Fingerprint Processing
- Wednesday, February 8th, 2 pm - 3 pm
There is no sign up, please just show up. The fee is $31.25.
If you currently have a Background Check with Alpine School District you can clone it over to Ascent. Please visit Alpine School District and get a transfer form. You will then bring the form to Ascent, pay $10.00 and then we will submit it to BCI.
School Store
For now when you add items to your cart - DO NOT click Sign In, click on your cart instead. After you select Check Out, click on CHECK OUT AS GUEST - DO NOT log in. You will have to manually enter your information, but doing it this way will allow you to process your transaction.
We will notify you when the issue has been fixed. Again we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
YEARBOOK Pre Order
We are working on a yearbook that covers events throughout the year. We will be offering a Soft Cover for $15.00 and a Hard Cover for $19.50.
If you would like to order a yearbook, please click HERE, then you will need to enter code: 14905523
Below is a preview of the yearbook cover and a couple of pages of what will be in our yearbook. Make sure to order one as we will NOT be ordering extras.
Fundraisers
We are excited to announce that we have a family that is willing to match all of our school wide donations!! For every dollar that a student or family donates to the school either for dress down, restaurant nights or just a direct donation, this family will match that amount for up to a total of $3000! That would exceed our goal so keep those donations coming so we can maximize our matching opportunity.
As we have shared, we are currently working on raising money for additional playground equipment. We have set a goal of $5000.00.
Thank you to all of those who donated on Dress Down Thursday, $242 was donated and thank you to those who shop at Smith's and have Ascent Saratoga listed as their school for donations, which we received a check for $97, bringing our fundraising total to $1686.
Here are upcoming Fundraiser events to look forward to:
- February - Penny Wars, will be starting on Monday, February 6th. Start saving your pennies, more information above.
Library Wish List
Interested in helping our school's library grow?? Check out our library's wish list for books Mrs. Blaser is looking for!
- Our amazing librarian has created a wish list of library items. Although the wish list is on Amazon, it is not necessary to purchase these items directly from Amazon. Items can be new (purchased from a store of your choosing) or even gently used, so if you have one of these books at home and have finished using it we would be happy to accept it as a library donation- just drop off library donations to the front office.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, February 15th, Thursday, February 16th & Friday, February 17th
Your teacher should be emailing you a form to sign up for a parent teacher conference. Please make sure to check your emails, including junk and spam folders if you're not seeing it.
Wednesday, February 15th: 1 pm - 4 pm
Thursday, February 16th: 1 pm - 7 pm
Friday, February 17th: 1 pm - 4 pm
These three days will be Early Out Days, which means:
AM Kindergarten starts at 8:25 am and will dismiss at 10:15 am
PM Kindergarten starts at 10:45 am and will dismiss at 12:35 pm
All Day Kindergarten - 6th Grade starts at 8:25 am and will dismiss at 12:35 pm
Background Fingerprint Processing
- Wednesday February 22nd, 2 pm - 3 pm
There is no sign up, please just show up. The fee is $31.25.
If you currently have a Background Check with Alpine School District you can clone it over to Ascent. Please visit Alpine School District and get a transfer form. You will then bring the form to Ascent, pay $10.00 and then we will submit it to BCI.
Monday, February 20th: Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL
Presidents' Day is on Monday, Feb. 20th this year. Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February every year.
The date of Presidents' Day changes every year in part because of the Uniform Holiday Bill signed in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Uniform Holiday Bill mandated that three holidays, including Presidents' Day, occur on Mondays to prevent midweek shutdowns and add long weekends to the federal calendar.
Thursday February 23rd: Dress Down Day, Optional $2 Donation
All Students may dress down on Thursday, February 23rd. We are suggesting a $2 donation be made but it is not required to participate in the dress down day.
There will be a donation bucket in the hallway where students enter in the morning if they want to make a donation for dressing down.
We hope this will be a fun way to raise some money for playground additions and give our students a regular opportunity to enjoy a dress down day.
HELPFUL LINKS
Donations:
- Smiths - By having your Smith's Rewards Card linked, when you shop at Smith's, they will donate .5% to Ascent Academies Saratoga Springs.
- Amazon - By shopping through smile.amazon.com, Amazon, will donate .5% to Ascent Academies of Utah, which consists of our Lehi, Farmington, West Jordan, West Valley & Saratoga Springs campus.
After School Club Registration
Do you have concerns regarding your student? If so, please reach out to your students teacher. The will be able to look into the concern and then be aware of what is happening.
Ascent Saratoga School Closure & Delay
Tis the season for winter weather and the possibility of a school closure or late start. If this is necessary, this information will be shared in the following ways:
- Email to ALL faculty and staff
- E-notes text or call
- Posted on Facebook and our website
- Posted on FOX and KSL news
If you do not see or hear anything through any of these sources then you can plan for regular start as usual. I have to make these decisions by around 5:30am so notifications will come out that day shortly after that time in the morning.
Lunch Information
MONTHLY BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
Log into Aspire (ascent.usoe-dcs.org) to check your students Lunch Balance.
If your student is -$15.00 or more, your student will receive an alternate small lunch.
Lunch Money will be posted to your student's account before the first lunch which is at 10:55 am. If you submit a lunch payment after that time we will do our best to post it.
Uniforms with cooler weather
Students may wear the following items:
- Long sleeved polo shirt in uniform colors
- Short sleeved polo shirt in uniform colors with a long sleeved WHITE t-shirt underneath
- Sweater over their polo shirt in uniform colors. Sweaters can be pull over, zip up, button up, cardigan or quarter zip as long as they are in uniform colors.
- Spirit hoodie over their polo shirt any day of the week.
Students should not be wearing sweatshirts, hoodies or sweaters in their classrooms that do not adhere to uniform guidelines. These items as well as jackets may only be worn when outside for recess.
When should I keep my Student Home?
Ascent Academy Saratoga Springs
Email: saratoga.office@ascentutah.org
Website: saratogasprings.ascentutah.org
Location: 992 Chianti St, Saratoga Springs, UT, USA
Phone: 801-499-5010
Facebook: facebook.com/AscentAcademiesofUtah-SaratogaSpringsCampus