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The St. Aloysius Angel Fund is the fundraising arm for our special school. It is an opportunity to invest in the future of St. A's. Your support through the Angel Fund is crucial to advancing our mission. Through these gifts of financial support and prayer, we can secure the fiscal health of St. A's in years to come.
We believe the School Advisory Board works hard to keep tuition at a manageable level. Our Angel Fund offers each of us an opportunity to further enhance our children's education by making a financial commitment to cover expenses that will directly benefit the students. As technology advances, so do the needs of the school to maintain its edge in academic leadership among others in the diocese.
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Please be aware that giving records and contact information for parents, grandparents, alumni and friends are confidential. This information is not shared or used for any other purpose.
Where does my Angel Fund donation go?
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GIVE by mail:
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33 South Avenue
New Canaan, CT 06840
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Employer matching gifts:
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Levels of Giving:
All donations of $500 or more can be displayed on our St. Aloysius School Donation Wall. Each brick plaque will contain a family name and level of giving. Below are the levels of giving for our Angel Fund:
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Tomorrow night I will be at a fundraising banquet for Agape Christian Academy that will host Eric Metaxas as the keynote speaker. Since I had never heard of him, I decided to do a little research. I found out that he is a well-acclaimed writer and speaker. He is probably most famous for two biographies that he has written in the past several years. The first biography was on the life of William Wilberforce and more recently, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. These are both books that I would probably enjoy. I just can't believe I have missed them somehow in all of my reading.
Today is the National Day of Prayer. I hope that you take some time today to pray for our country, but mostly, for the truth of Jesus and the gospel to go forth. As I was doing some research on Eric Metaxas, I found this video of him as the speaker at the 2012 National Prayer Breakfast. I was very thankful for his testimony and boldness to speak of his relationship with Jesus. As well, I was thankful for his courage to speak for the dignity of the unborn, especially with who was in attendance. This video will be worth your while to watch. He is humorous, well, really sarcastic. Maybe that is why I liked listening to him. I look forward to an opportunity to possibly meet him tomorrow night at the fundraising banquet and to be challenged by what he has to say.

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The properly named "House of the Flowers", or Tika Wasi in Quechua, is an long-running family establishment that was previously utilized as a Jesuit center as well as a tannery. Then came the family home where the merchant grandfather started his trade. From there comes the architect, poet, painter and photographer, and the lady of the roses alongside him, that maintained the grandfather's traditions while never losing the beauty of the gardens surrounding them as a focus point in their work and lives.
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3. Add 2 Tbsp. Grape-Nuts to each trifle, then top with layers of remaining yogurt, chopped apple and a sprinkle of Grape-Nuts on top.
4. Refrigerate at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow cereal to soften slightly.
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Cottonwood Trail Pond aka Pond by Cinemark… #flyfishingBy trtfshng84 / October 8, 2017 / Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish
Decided to fish the pond by the Cinemark Theater in Allen this morning. Looks like it is called Cottonwood Trail… been a while since we fished it last. Was not sure what would be biting. As it turned out, it was Bass, Bluegill, and Sunfish. Scrappy fighters that put up a great fight on the… [read more]
Water Wolf Camera Scouting…! #waterwolfcameraBy trtfshng84 / July 28, 2017 / Bluegill, Catfish, Celebration Park, Sunfish
Follow-up video of the action we saw while scouting a local pond for Catfish. Had a number of Catfish look at our bait and many more Sunfish and Bluegill peck at our bait. Fun time but ended this round without a Catfish. One did bend our hook to get away though! Facebook Twitter Google+… [read more]
Finally Made It Out… Bethany Lakes We Fished! #flyfishing #bethanylakesBy trtfshng84 / July 22, 2017 / Bass, Bethany Lakes, Bluegill, Fishing, Sunfish
Been out of pocket this past week but did make it the Bethany Lakes this evening to end the work week and to start the weekend. What better way to do so, then wetting a line and fishing a pond! This round it was two Bass, and then several Bluegill and Sunfish. All went for… [read more]
What's Lurking in the North Pond…! #waterwolfcameraBy trtfshng84 / June 30, 2017 / Bluegill, Catfish, Celebration Park, Sunfish
Decided to do some underwater video scouting at Celebration Park's North Pond with the Water Wolf Camera. Have not used the camera in a while nor fished the pond recently. But, was able to confirm the Bluegill and Sunfish are still in the pond as well as Catfish! Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn
Switch Rod and the Foam Grasshopper Again! #switchrod #flyfishingBy trtfshng84 / June 1, 2017 / Bass, Bethany Lakes, Bluegill, Sunfish
Tied three more Green Foam Grasshopper to replace the one we lost yesterday. Then, made the run to Bethany for more fun fishing with the Switch Rod. Ended up with a Bluegill, Sunfish, and three Bass… and only one Grasshopper left. No worries… lots of fun still and luckily the pattern is simple and quick… [read more]
More Switch Rod Practice… and the Foam Grasshopper! #switchrodBy trtfshng84 / June 1, 2017 / Bass, Bethany Lakes, Sunfish
Mid-week hump day has us at Bethany Lakes for more Switch Rod casting practice. Started with a Clouser for the fishing fly, but switched to a Green Foam Grasshopper after seeing surface activity as we walked the Main Pond. Missed a couple before hooking one. Brought it to the bank and it managed to throw… [read more]
Green Foam Grasshopper This Round! #flyfishingBy trtfshng84 / May 1, 2017 / Bass, Bethany Lakes, Bluegill, Fishing, Sunfish
Able to get a round of fishing in this evening. Caught Bass, Bluegill, and Sunfish while fly fishing at Bethany Lakes. Went with a Foam Grasshopper to get them today! Hoping the colder temps are done, and we can get back to kayak fishing! Able to wet a line and go #fishing this evening…. [read more]
Mixed Bag This Evening at Bethany Lakes!By trtfshng84 / March 10, 2017 / Bass, Bethany Lakes, Bluegill, Sunfish
Fished Bethany this evening and caught a mixed bag of Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, and a Shellcracker. Used a Guadalupana, a Foam Grasshopper, a Damsel Fly, and a PMC Emerger Variant to catch them this round! Fun stuff.. pics and a short snipped of one of the Bass and the Shellcracker begin caught! #flyfishing this evening…. [read more]
Quick Trip to Bethany Lakes … Feeder Creek! #flyfishingBy trtfshng84 / March 8, 2017 / Bethany Lakes, Bluegill, Sunfish
Fished Bethany Lakes on a quick trip using fly fishing gear to test a new pattern – Near Guad. It's a combination of the Near Deere and the Guadalupana. Had one Bass look at it, else no takers. Switched to a smaller Guadalupana and caught a Sunfish and a Bluegill, then put on a Griffith's… [read more]
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COAF Field Team Vlog #11 – "Two-Weight CGR at Bethany Lakes"By trtfshng84 / October 2, 2016 / Bass, Bethany Lakes, Bluegill, Sunfish
Fished Bethany Lakes Saturday morning. Brought the Cabelas CGR 2-weight fly rod and the 2/3 Echo Ion fly reel. Fished a "The Simple Fly" (TSF) – a very simple fishing fly made with a hook, pearl chenille, and white chenille. If desired, add a bead head. Also, fished the Marilyn Monroe Tenkara Fly, a Red/White… [read more]
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I was in Cancum on vacation some years ago....picked up a book on Mayan history. Apparantly, before Cortez showed up, a Spanish galleon shipwrecked off coast of Tulum.Only 2 survivors:Guerrero & Aguilar.Aguilar was enslaved in Tulum.When Cortez' ship showed up, he convinced the King of Tulum let him be the translator/ spokesperson.Eventually, Aguilar took off to Aztec country with Cortez and conquered them, promising not to hurt the Mayans in Tulum.Of course, we all know how THAT turned out.This all happened before Columbus ever showed up in N America.Hope this helps a little.
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Many problems in today's classrooms (and homes) can be traced to a lack of character. Here at Loveland Classical Schools, a cornerstone of our instruction is developing personal character in our students with the purpose of making morally conscientious citizens. Character is the first part of our mission statement, "Loveland Classical Schools assists parents in developing young minds with virtuous character, critical thinking skills, and a passion for learning to become exceptional community stewards."
Character is in the inward values seen by others in outward actions, the moral compass we use to make choices, and who we are when no one else is watching. Good character includes the ability to make the connection between the thoughts we think, the decisions we make, and our behavior. Building strong character is a maturation process that comes with training as well as life experiences. Our school motto (in Latin) is "Fallamur ut floreamus," which means, "Let us falter that we may flourish." For children, education using rigorous, content-rich material is a tool to develop admirable characteristics and our core virtues are part of our curriculum. We encourage students to recognize they have much to gain from hardship. We strive to reinforce positive behaviors and guide inappropriate behaviors in our students.
Our Core Virtues
Grades K-3Responsibility
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Emily Ley had a shot at being on "Shark Tank."
But in the end, she decided the best thing for her stationary business was not the exposure that being on the ABC show would bring. It made more sense to her to continue to grow her company in the same personalized, paced fashion that brought her from selling monogram on etsy to the success she enjoys today.
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Top 5 New Trends in Onboarding
Here is a look at some of the biggest trends in employee onboarding in 2017.
1. Personalisation
Imagine a restaurant serving you your favourite meal, exactly the way you like it, without having to ask. You'd be impressed right?
Personalised onboarding is kind of the same principle. More than just providing the right training, personalisation is about making the new hire feel like their expertise, preferences and interests have been taken into account in almost every aspect of their onboarding.
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Ways in which forward thinking businesses are personalising onboarding include:
- Providing only relevant and accurate onboarding paperwork, populated with the new hire's details;
- Welcome messages designed around the person and their position;
- Enabling new hires to build their own profile in the organisation's social enterprise software;
- Building in flexibility and choice for the employee around training scheduling, content and methods;
- Onboarding system with cross device compatibility and functionality to enable new hires to use their preferred personal technology;
- Leaders adapting their styles to suit the person;
- Scheduling social activities with the team around the new hire's personality, interests and preferences;
- Carefully selecting buddies and mentors that are a good fit for the new hire;
- Surveying and catching up with the new hire regularly about their experiences and how they are feeling about their new role;
- Discussing the new hire's ambitions and potential career pathways within the organisation from day one.
There is strong evidence to suggest that personalisation increases productivity by reducing information overload and making workers feel more positive, valued, and in control.
2. Social Networking
Once upon a time in the olden days, Baby Boomers and Generation X's would see a job ad in a newspaper, type up a resume – or photocopy the one Mum typed up – and send it off via snail mail. If you were lucky enough to be shortlisted from the pile of paper resumes the recruiter had to sift through, you might get invited into the office for an interview. Then if things went really well, you would receive a call from personnel to say you got the job. Rarely would you hear from the company again until your first day. Very few people were given a contract to sign, and sometimes you didn't even know what you were getting paid until you got your first pay packet. (For people born after 1980 that was a little envelope with some cash poked in it as a reward for your toil.)
Ask any digital native (Generations Y & Z) about their experiences job hunting in 2017, and they will tell you they applied for a role promoted to them on their preferred job board (using their online profile) before completing assessments and submitting a video interview from the comfort of their own home. They then sent invites on LinkedIn to the recruiter and people in the business connected to their network. In addition to researching the employer on the internet, they reached out to personal contacts on Facebook about friends of friends that work at the company to get the lowdown on what the business is really like to work for….
It is no wonder then, that more and more businesses are giving digital savvy recruits social intranet access almost as soon as they are offered a job. Social enterprise software opens up opportunities for new hires to connect with other staff, learn more about the business, post pictures or videos, talk about interests and hobbies, get advice, and build networks all before they even start their job on day one.
When implemented well, social intranets are boasting staff participation rates of up to 85%.
3. Automation
Automation is becoming a key priority for businesses looking to improve onboarding efficiencies and accelerate new hire productivity. In fact, research shows that companies that automate indicate 18% greater achievement of first performance goals [1].
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4. Data Driven Improvements
Thanks to built-in survey tools and integrated performance management processes, businesses now have both qualitative and quantitative data available to them. Employers can track trends in performance against engagement levels, and pinpoint specific aspects of the programme that may be impacting onboarding outcomes.
5. Cultural Assimilation
Cultural assimilation is a movement striving to smooth a new hire's transition into a company. More than just a "mission, vision, values and strategy" presentation, cultural assimilation is about designing activities and interventions in which new hires find out what it's like to work in an organisation. Supported by buddy systems and mentoring programmes, new employees are coming to grips much earlier with the unique and sometimes puzzling features of an organisation such as: unwritten rules and expectations; how workers communicate with each other; idiosyncratic language and lingo; social activities, awards and celebrations of achievement; and how employees react when faced with challenges, problems or when a crisis hits.
Is your business "on trend"?
Do you remember when your Mum used to say "Just because someone jumps off a cliff, it doesn't mean you have to." Never were there wiser words. It is the same with onboarding. Just because something is popular or best practice, doesn't mean you need to implement it in your business exactly the same way or, for that matter, at all.
A great example is automation. Technology can save your business significant time and money. But it is possible to over-automate. The last thing you want to do is make your people feel like a number. Rather than focussing purely on gaining efficiencies, look for ways to use technology to create a more personalised experience as well.
Likewise, think about whether your business is ready for a new trend. For instance, if your workforce has a high proportion of older workers with limited computer skills, you might find a social intranet doesn't catch on as well as it would with the under 35's.
In the end, it is all about focusing on the best in best practice. Have a clear strategy for want you want to achieve with onboarding and implement initiatives that work for you and your business.
Works Cited
[1] Lombardie, Mollie. Onboarding 2011 : The Path to Productivity


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