Verse of the day: Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory. Ephesians 3: 20-21
Parents, please remember to contact the office by 9:00 if your child will be absent.
Spirit Days - In honor of our upcoming senior recognition on Tuesday, January 24th, we will have a spirit day on Monday (23rd) - Mustang Pride - Wear your ACS apparel or wear red/black/white
Pep-Rally - Monday, January 23rd @ 11:30
Senior Recognition - Tuesday, January 24th. The evening will begin with the varsity girls game at 6:00 pm, and the varsity boys will follow at 7:15 pm. Plan to come and cheer loudly for your ACS Mustangs!! Let's try to PACK THE GYM!!!
8th grade history trip movie night - Friday, January 27th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm in the ROC - cost is $2.00 per person for the night - The Secret Life of Pets will show at 6:00 pm and Woodlawn will show at 8:00 pm. Concessions will be offered - Families in attendance should plan to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pillows. All proceeds go towards the 8th grade history trip.
Fiddler on the Roof movie night - In an effort to get kids excited about the upcoming drama production of Fiddler on the Roof, Mrs. Leon has decided to show the movie here at the school on Saturday, January 28th beginning at 4:00. Plan to have your child here if they are in grades 5-12 and are interested at all in participating in this year's drama production. See Mrs. Leon with any questions.
Drama Production Auditions - This year's theatrical production is one of the best musicals ever produced for stage, Fiddler on the Roof . Auditions will be held after school in the sanctuary from 3:15 - 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 1st. Call backs will be Friday, February 3rd from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Take note that we are only doing one audition date. If you have a conflict with that day, please contact Mrs. Leon at 473-2503. This is a beautiful show which focuses on family and community. Copies of the rehearsal and production schedule are in the office now, and copies of the script will be available the last week of January. Come and join the production!
Mid-term cutoff - Wednesday, February 1st
Basketball Tournament - Our Varsity basketball teams will once again be participating in a tournament in St. Louis on February 10th and 11th. If your child will be participating in or attending this tournament, it is the student's responsibility to get homework from all their teachers before they go. All work is due when they return to school on February 13th.
No School - February 20th - No homework will be given for the 20th, but homework will be given for the 21st.
Father/Daughter Dance - For the past several years, STUCO has done a father/daughter dance in January or February. This year they have decided to move it to March. More information to come as plans are finalized.
Upcoming Events - (January) (23) Pep-Rally @ 11:30 and Prom Meeting - 3:15 @ ACS (24) Senior Recognition for basketball players (February) (01) Drama Auditions and mid-term cutoff (03) Audition Call Backs (06) 8th Grade History Trip Meeting - 5:30 pm and Athletic Meeting - 7:00 pm (08) Family Club Meeting (10) Basketball tournament in St. Louis (20) NO SCHOOL (21) School Board Meeting - 6:30 pm
Birthdays – (January) (20) Tori Price (25) Erika Rehmer (27) Samuel Bessert (27) Christian Farley (30) Isaac Cormican (30) Robin Blake (February) (04) Nathan Nunes