Upcoming Events
2nd Semester Oral Exams
Keep your schedule open the week of May 20-23 for Ascend Oral Exams! This is one of the most profound, life-changing things we do here at Ascend. Be ready for some incredible experiences during Oral Exam Week! Watch for the sign-up sheet to come out in the Ascend Newsletter.
Jeopardy
JEOPARDY WEEK!! This is such an awesome school tradition!
Classes will be held as usual, with the exception of the designated Jeopardy times on March 19th, 21st, and 25th.
Study guides have been sent out and are also attached to this email. So, STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!! Your team will be depending on you!
Mom’s Retreat
Connection - Rejuvenation - Inspiration
Bear Lake
Approximate Price $75-$99
We would love for you to join us for a rejuvenating getaway where you can relax, make new connections, and return home inspired. Enjoy the private chef, and rest easy knowing all meals are gluten free.
Hale Center Theatre “Fiddler On The Roof”
Wednesday, Mar. 6th, 1:00pm-3:30pm show. Arrive no later than 12:30.
Fiddler On The Roof!
Click on the link in the Newsletter to sign up.
THEN, coordinate rides through the linked spreadsheet that is also in the Newsletter.
Winter Break (No School)
This week is an amazing week for family vacations! Love you all!
Neptune Skating Family Night
Bring the whole family! Show us your moves.
Cost per person: $1
Parent Night
Come get all the information to help your student be successful! Information about classes, your students’ mentors, toll booth, emergency procedures, activities, and more. We will also be signing up for parent committees. Please make every effort for at least one parent to be present. It’s ideal if both can be present.
Martin Luther King Day (No School)
What a beautiful day to celebrate the life of a man who brought messages of hope, healing, freedom, and peace to all the marginalized citizens of America.
1st Semester Oral Exams
Keep your schedule open the week of January 8-11 for Ascend Oral Exams! This is one of the most profound, life-changing things we do here at Ascend. Be ready for some incredible experiences during Oral Exam Week! Signups will be coming out in December.
Christmas Break (No School)
We hope you make all of your Christmas dreams come true this week :)
Christmas Talent Show
Start preparing for our awesome Ascend Christmas Talent Show!!! This tradition has become a FAVORITE! Each participant can prepare a 60-90 second talent!! Or you can team up with a group! Sign-up sheets are at the school. Some students perform their talent live and other students film their talent and then show it on the big screen. Families are invited to join us at the Library for the show from 1:00-2:30.
Family Constitution Class taught by Garrett Smith
Constitution–Mentored by Garrett Smith
First Wednesday of each month: Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Ascend. Preserving freedom is not an individual effort. Families are the natural laboratory to discuss and experiment with these ideas. Come get the knowledge and foundation of the constitution to preserve and expand liberty. The whole family is invited to this class.
Family Constitution Class taught by Garrett Smith
Constitution–Mentored by Garrett Smith
First Wednesday of each month: Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Ascend. Preserving freedom is not an individual effort. Families are the natural laboratory to discuss and experiment with these ideas. Come get the knowledge and foundation of the constitution to preserve and expand liberty. The whole family is invited to this class.
Halloween Extravaganza!
This is sure to be amazing. Come meet, come play, come drink hot chocolate and eat doughnuts. COME! This is for the whole family.
Location will be announced at school.
Hometown Initiative Family Service Project
Come serve! This activity is for the whole family. We worked with them on an activity last year and the result was amazing. We are excited to serve with them again.
Location will be announced at school.
Temple Trip
There are two times to pick from - 10:30am or 11:00am. Go to the link to the Google Spreadsheet listed in the Newsletter to signup for a slot. See you there!
School Hang-Out
Come hang-out! We have done this same activity for several years in a row and it is SO FUN! Location will be announced at school. See you there! Be sure to bring a side to share.
Family Constitution Class taught by Garrett Smith
Constitution–Mentored by Garrett Smith
First Wednesday of each month: Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Ascend. Preserving freedom is not an individual effort. Families are the natural laboratory to discuss and experiment with these ideas. Come get the knowledge and foundation of the constitution to preserve and expand liberty. The whole family is invited to this class.
“A Different Kind of School” Class taught by James Malmstrom
“A Different Kind of School”-Mentored by James Malmstrom September 14, 21, and 28, 7:00 p.m., Ascend Rm. 3. Learn strategies, insights, and tools to help you make the most of your child’s educational experience with us. Our school’s approach differs from mainstream educational settings, and we want to share with you why an education with Ascend matters.
Hale Center Theatre “Around The World In 80 Days”
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1:00pm-3:30pm show. Arrive no later than 12:30.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS!
This is a rare treat! Usually we only have one chance to see a show during the year! (this year, thanks to the amazing Jacquie Ostler, we get to see another one in the spring). Click on the link in the Newsletter to sign up.
THEN, coordinate rides through the linked spreadsheet that is also in the Newsletter.
Humanitarian Trip Planning Meeting
To all parents and students interested in changing their lives through a humanitarian expedition experience this summer please come to our Humanitarian Trip information and planning night TONIGHT!!!
I will provide information on CHOICE Humanitarian, go over the proposed US and International trip options, discuss dates, locations, costs, add-on options, and whatever else we need to discuss.
If you are unable to attend in person, I have provided a Zoom link. I have the basic Zoom, so we will have 40 min!!
“A Different Kind of School” Class taught by James Malmstrom
“A Different Kind of School”-Mentored by James Malmstrom September 14, 21, and 28, 7:00 p.m., Ascend Rm. 3. Learn strategies, insights, and tools to help you make the most of your child’s educational experience with us. Our school’s approach differs from mainstream educational settings, and we want to share with you why an education with Ascend matters.
Temple Trip
There are two times to pick from - 10:30am or 11:00am. Go to the link to the Google Spreadsheet listed in the Newsletter to signup for a slot. See you there!
“A Different Kind of School” Class taught by James Malmstrom
“A Different Kind of School”-Mentored by James Malmstrom September 14, 21, and 28, 7:00 p.m., Ascend Rm. 3. Learn strategies, insights, and tools to help you make the most of your child’s educational experience with us. Our school’s approach differs from mainstream educational settings, and we want to share with you why an education with Ascend matters.
Student Opening Social
Bring and side to share and a swim suit and towel! It’s going to be so fun! Location will be announced at school.