Dear Parents & Students,
We are in our final quarter of the school year. Where did the time go? We need to be on guard that spring fever, senioritis, or just plain laziness doesn’t set in as we round the final turn to the end of this school year. It is easy to let the warm weather (?), the impending summer vacation, graduation, or our sin nature to influence us to slack off on our efforts to learn and to teach. It is important to finish strong by doing our best right up until May 13th; whether you are a principal, a teacher, a student, or a parent. Let’s all work hard to make the most of these last two months of school!
In Christ,
Mrs. Young
“And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.” 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Announcements:
The Bookmobile will be coming to ACS on Friday March 26 from 1:50 to 2:50 this month. Grades 7-12 need to bring their books in NO LATER than Wednesday, March 24 so they can be checked in as they will not be in school that day.
HS MAACS field trip – (gr. 7 – 12) March 26. Permission slips went out last week and deed to be returned to the office by Monday. This is a mandatory school day, unless you have worked out an alternate plan with Mrs. Young, you are expected to attend. Please note the dress and hair requirements. Parents interested in chaperoning either trip, are asked to call the office this week.
Senior Meeting – Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 at the Blake’s house. We will be discussing the expenses, format, and tasks surrounding 2010 graduation. All seniors and at least one parent is required to attend.
Testing:
Tuesday, March 23 - Cognitive Testing for grades 3, 7, & 9. Students need to be to school by 8:15 am and will need to be picked up around 11:30am. Students need to bring: two #2 pencils, a good eraser, a snack, a water bottle, and a book to read. Reading homework only.
Monday, March 29 - Iowa Basic Testing - Grades K – 11
Tuesday, March 30 - Iowa Basic Testing - Grades K – 11
Wednesday, March 31 - Iowa Basic Testing - Grades K - 8
During the week of the Iowa Basic Testing, students have no classes and no homework. Testing begins at 8:30 and ends around 11:30. Parents need to ensure that students get a good night sleep before a testing day. Also students need to be fed a good breakfast that morning. Students should bring the following for each testing day: two #2 pencils, a good eraser, a snack, a water bottle, and a book to read. High school students need to bring a calculator.
Pancake Breakfast on Sat, April 10th, 8am-10am at Applebee's to raise funds for the Boston trip. Tickets are $5 a piece and can be purchased in the office.
April 10th at 6pm the Student Council will be hosting a Parent Appreciation Dinner in honor of our parents and all that they do for us throughout the year! It will be an evening of dinner and games. Child care is provided.
Red Cross Lifeguard Class – see office for details
Pictures for the yearbook. If you have any great pictures that you think the yearbook staff could use for this year’s yearbook we have an easy way you can upload them to our file. An email will be sent to your address with easy directions. Photos we are needing: Christmas party and Thanksgiving Feast.
Sponsor a page in the 2009-2010 yearbook! A form went out last week for sponsoring yearbook pages. Please return that form to the office Monday. A form will go out for ordering a yearbook in the near future.
Great Escape for grades 9 & 10 is postponed until April 24th.
New tuition box in the office. There is a wooden box on the shelf in the office with a lock on it for all payments. Forms and report cards will continue to be turned into the gray box on the shelf in the office.
Prayer & Praise:
Thanks to all the families that supported the many fund raising events for the Costa Rica team. The Long John Silvers fund raiser brought in $102!
Please continue to support the Boston team as they continue to raise funds for their trip.
Needs:
Chaperones/drivers needed for the MAACS field trips. Please call the office if you are able to go.
Mark Your Calendar:
March 23 Cognitive Testing gr. 3, 7, & 9
March 26 MAACS HS – gr. 7 – 12
March 29-31 Iowa Basics Testing
April 1 – 6 Easter Break
April 9 School Easter Egg hunt
April 10 Parent Appreciation Dinner
April 18 Senior/Junior Prom
April 24 The Great Escape
April 30 & May 1 Big Bad Musical