All Saints School

No one, in our humble opinion, works harder or cares more deeply than the teachers and staff of All Saints. This has always been true (since 1936!). This will always be true.

We mention this, friends, because next week is extra special, and not just because of May Day and Cinco de Mayo.

Across the nation, schools will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. We invite you to join us in making plans to thank our teachers and staff in whatever way the spirit inspires you.

Gratitude is the memory of the heart -- and our hearts have much for which to be grateful. 💛💚

(Photo courtesy of the Oct. 2020 Halloween drive-through parade, hosted by... you guessed it, our teachers and staff, in full costume.)

The question that all of Portland is of course asking today: Is this fun guy from last night available for bar mitzvahs and tradeshows? Or does his agent only sign deals for him to host Christmas parties via Zoom for grade schools? Which is to say:

Thanks to the hundreds of you who joined in our fun on screen last night -- our featured guests, our surprise guests, and all of the teachers, staff and students who put so much thought and love into creating the best videos ever.

And to all, a good night. 🎄

Spider-Man joins us in reminding you that our our-school Christmas party (via Zoom, of course) starts in 60 minutes! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wish you were back in grade school...✨

✨Of all the Christmas parties happening in America tomorrow/Wed. night, none will be more fun than ours at 6:30pm!

We've been zhuzhing the show all day, friends, and it's going to be spectacular, pinky swear. We've even got a surprise pre-show for you early birds. ✨

Today's the day! Join us for our 65th Annual Holiday Bazaar from 9am to 4pm. We've taken over the parish hall, glass pavilion and who knows what else, so come over and treat yourself to something fun from one of our 30+ local artisans, great food and fully masked reindeer games in general! Spread the word.

Yesterday in church we said aloud the names of Susan Harrington (teacher), Jen Watson (parent) and Ruby Gray (student) as we announced annual memorial scholarships and awards named for them.

In doing so we remember and honor the love and light they and all our honored departed gifted to so many. "I am with you always," our students know from the Book of Matthew, chapter 28.

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As we ramp up for the new school year in Sept, it'd be super helpful if we could find some additional parent volunteers to sign up now for the following:

💥Community Outreach Team (COT) -- This is that group that coordinates the community service projects for each grade. Need one parent per grade.

💥Parent Resource Committee (PRC) -- This is the parent rep for each grade, sending out the weekly email update.

💥Art Literacy Team (Art Lit) -- This is the team of one parent per grade that helps enrich student appreciation of the visual arts.

A great way to meet more school families, log fair share hours, and offer crucial support! 🙌

Please learn more and express interest by Mon., June 7 using the link sent in emails, thanks! 💛💚