The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 22

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message Last Wednesday I had the opportunity to attend a meeting hosted by the White House in honor of Catholic school educators across the country who have made significant contributions to their local communities.  In an auditorium with other guests from surrounding dioceses, it was an honor to hear first-hand of the appreciation that the administration has for those in the field of Catholic education and the difference they... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 21

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message This week I wish to share with you an important message from our Superintendent, Sr. Bernadette McManigal, on the topic of an upcoming legislative initiative. Dear Parents: Parental choice in education is a fundamental right, and one for which the Catholic Church has long fought.  Legislative efforts have been underway in Virginia for the last several years to ensure greater educational options and opportunities for... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 20

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart.   Principal’s Message Prior to the Christmas holidays, all parents were invited to participate in the Net Promoter Survey, an electronic questionnaire by which the school can periodically assess the level of parent satisfaction in our community.  The use of the survey is aligned with one of the goals of our five year plan, that of seeking additional means for soliciting parent feedback and promoting meaningful dialogue. The following is... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 19

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message Congratulations to the following students who received special recognition at our monthly Virtue Prayer Service last Friday for having exemplified the Virtue of Generosity during December. Natalie H. (K1) Josephina H. (K2) Jacob Y. (1A) Moira H. (1B) Sage L.(2A) Jacob C. (2B) Matthew K. (3A) Carley G. (3B) Padraig D. (4A) Thumay H. (4B) Jack H. (5A) Jack T. (5B) Kaitlyn E. (6A) Diana G. (6B) Shannon H. (7A) Ayla P.... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 18

Message from the Principal Happy New Year!  I hope that you and your family enjoyed the Christmas holiday and the many opportunities to celebrate the season.  Next week our school will participate in Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, a time during which we annually refocus our attention and direct our efforts toward the particular challenges associated with bullying.  Implemented as part of our program several years ago, this annual practice has raised the level of awareness among faculty,... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 17

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message On Monday evening our community gathered in the Parish Activities Center for the performance of the annual Christmas Pageant, a tradition at All Saints that highlights the true meaning of the season.  I wish to thank and congratulate our kindergarten, second, sixth and eighth grade students for a beautiful presentation of the Nativity story.  After a program of readings and carols, the evening concluded with a living... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 16

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Principal’s Message This week I wish to provide you with an update regarding a change in our Middle School program for the second semester.  It is with regret that I inform you that Ms. Coto, 8th grade homeroom and middle school language arts teacher, has tendered her resignation effective Friday, January 20th.  After a period of discernment, she has decided to leave All Saints in order to pursue a teaching opportunity in higher education. I... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 15

Message from the Principal This past weekend was a very festive time for our school community as we gathered for the 3rd Annual Evening with Nicholas celebration on Friday evening followed by the Manassas Christmas Parade on Saturday morning. The Evening with St. Nicholas event has developed into a beautiful tradition culminating with a “Procession of Shoes” at the conclusion of the prayer service.  Following in the footsteps of St. Nicholas and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the children placed... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 14

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Message from the Principal This week I wish to provide you with an update regarding Mrs. Johnson’s health and our plans for the third grade program. Last week Mrs. Johnson received the first test results regarding the effectiveness of her chemotherapy treatments.  I am pleased to share with you that the cancer has diminished in size and that there is no evidence of new growth since the summer months.  However, in the interest of being... 

The Sentinel – Volume 12, Issue 13

Seek Christ in one another; welcome Him into your heart. Message from the Principal It was a joy to observe so many students, parents and friends of All Saints gathered for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Monday.  Indeed, the event has become a beloved tradition with many parents returning year after year to enjoy a time of wonderful food and fellowship. As always, I wish to thank our all-star kitchen team:  Mrs. Wendy Matner (Director of Cafeteria Services), Mrs. Liz Werling (Assistant),... 

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