Iowa Basic Test - Academic Committee decided a few months back to use an updated version of the Iowa Basic standardized tests this year. ACS had been using the Iowa Basic testing (form A), and this year it was decided to use the Iowa Basic testing (updated form E). If you are a family that compares your child's results from year to year, please note that it is not recommended that this year's test be compared to last year's test as they are quite different. The updated version (form E) uses current terminology that our students are more familiar with (ex: form A still talked about a card cataglog which our students are not familiar with). The updated version (form E) also tested our students more on their cognitive abilities than the previous form did. We, as a committee, felt like this was a good move for our school, and I hope our families will agree. Mrs. Bergman, our testing coordinator, is planning to send home an informative letter outlining all of the differences and benefits of using the updated form. In the meantime, please contact her if you have any questions or concerns.
Academic Committee Update - Academic Committee works hard to ensure that the needs of our students are met through our curriculum
and offer support to our teaching staff.
I am honored to serve as committee member alongside some amazing women
that sacrifice time each month to meet and discuss the needs of our
school. We have three members that have served on committee for many many years, but have recently decided through much prayer to pursue other interests. The committee members that have resigned are as follows: Debra Church (committee chair), Pam Young, and Malinda Nevils
(secretary). If you see them, be sure to
thank them for their years of service. I would
also like to welcome and say a special thank
you to Mrs. Kelley Bergman for accepting the committee chairperson
position. Thank you, ladies, for your willingness
to serve.
Yearbook - If you would like to sponsor a page in the yearbook the cost is $15 per page- Mrs. Otten sent out an email on March 17th with a chart of available pages - Deadline to sponsor a page and/or submit pictures is May 1st. Please submit any pictures you would like considered for the yearbook to the following address: https://images.memoryebooks.com/login Login password is 406703593
Drama Production - Fiddler on the Roof - April 28th at 7:00 pm and 29th at 2:00 and 7:00 pm - tickets are available for purchase ($5 for adults & $3 for kindergarten - 12th grade) in the office or from any of our cast members - Cast members should make it a priority to be at ALL practices between now and the production.
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 1 - 5 - Please be thinking and praying about how you can make your teachers feel especially loved and appreciated during this week. They work so hard and give so much to our students. Join me in making them feel extra special during this time.
Seniors Last Day - Wednesday, May 3rd - 1/2 day - everyone is welcome to join us at 11:30 as we send off our seniors
Senior Graduation - Saturday, May 6th @ 2:00 - All ACS families are invited to attend
K - 8th Drama Rehearsal - All students in grades K - 8th - Monday, May 8th from 3:30 - 5:30 in the sanctuary - Mrs. Leon needs to have this final rehearsal with all students that will be performing the night of kindergarten graduation.
Kindergarten Graduation - Tuesday, May 9th @ 6:30 pm - All ACS families are invited to attend
Book Fees - Book fees are paid in May in lieu of tuition - Book fees are $165 per student and must be paid by May 10th
Last Day of School - 1/2 day on May 12th - This is a clean up day for students so please wear clothes that can get dirty - End of day will be determined at a later time when we know what clean up jobs must be completed - parents are welcome to attend
Book Turn In/ Grade Card Pick Up - Wednesday, May 17 from 9:00 - 12:00 - Grade cards will not be released until all books are returned and all fees are paid including all tuition, book fees, and Scrip fees
September Tuition - due June 10th - this payment holds your child's spot in the class for the 2017/2018 school year
Upcoming Events - (April) (24) Athletic Meeting (25) School Board Meeting (28 & 29) Drama Production (May) (01) Teacher Appreciation Week (01) 8th Grade History Mtg 6:00 @ Herren's house (03) Senior's last day (06) Senior Graduation @ 2:00 pm (08) Drama Rehearsal grade K - 8th 3:30 - 5:30 (09) Kindergarten Graduation - 6:30 pm (12) Last Day of School - 1/2 day (15) Teacher In-Service 9:00 am (17) Book Turn In/Grade Card Pickup 9:00 - 12:00 (18) Academic Committee Meeting - noon
Birthdays – (April) (22) Luke Rehmer (23) Joshua Cormican (23) Samuel Weekley (24) James Montgomery (24) Shiloh Conroy (26) Jacob Baker (28) Dharma Leon (29) Kasey Baker (May) (01) Eli Herren (03) Eden Herren (05) Christian Ford (07) Helena Kamery (12) Sofia Ostapenko (23) Bailey Mabry (23) Joshua Shinderuk (23) Grace Beaher (25) Samuel Beaher (26) Kaelyn Morris