Verse of the Day: Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our STUCO during the carnival last Saturday! It was a great success! STUCO is already thinking ahead to next year and coming up with new, fun ideas to raise money for local missions and mission trips. Today is Spirit Day and there is a lot of spirit being displayed around here. It is great to see students, of all ages, showing their love for their school! During the pep rally today, the students started an epic game of school-wide knock out. It was fun! Special thanks to our home school athletes for joining us, and to Jon Hill and Eric Rehmer, basketball coaches, for joining in on the pep rally!
Mrs. Leon is busily getting things prepared for the spring drama production. There are still a few parent jobs open for those interested in helping out. Mrs. Leon will need the following jobs fulfilled to help her during production season: Costume Coordinator, Gate/Concessions Coordinator, House Manager, Make Up & Hair, Sound Engineer. If you would like to volunteer for these jobs, please email the office to sign up!
3rd Quarter Mid-Term Cutoff: January 30 - With school closed for weather on Wednesday, we will be a bit later than planned getting midterm grades sent home. We will do our best to get them sent out on Monday, February 4.
Basketball Senior Recognition: Friday, February 1 - Come out tonight for home games at 6 pm for junior varsity and 7 pm for varsity.
8th Grade Fundraiser: Support the 8th graders as they fund raise for their trip to Boston. You can choose from a juice or a root beer and chocolate dipped treat for your special someone. $2 each. Order forms and payment are due in the office by Friday, February 8. Treats will be delivered on Friday, February 15 during the Valentine exchange.
Board Meeting: Thursday, February 7 at 6:30 pm
Benefit Fish Fry: Saturday, February 9 - There will be a benefit held at the Smithton Diner from 3 to 8 with all proceeds going directly to Chris & Kim Mabry. Kim is a beloved teacher at ACS. Her husband Chris was recently injured in a construction accident while working. He will be unable to work for approximately 30-60 days. Due to the loss of income, friends will be coming alongside the Mabry's during this time to give them assistance. There will be a fish fry, silent auction, and raffles. The fish dinner will consist of 5 pieces of fish, cole slaw, bbq beans, hush puppies, dessert, and a drink for $10. The event coordinators are accepting additional donations for the auction and raffles, if you would like to give in this way. Purchase fish fry tickets in advance in the ACS office.
Senior Class Fundraiser: Sunday, February 10 from 12-1:30 at Katy Park Church - The seniors will be hosting a chili and soup luncheon, and a dessert auction to raise funds for their senior trip to Panama City Beach, Florida.
Valentine Exchange: Friday, February 15 - Students will have the opportunity to exchange Valentine's with their schoolmates and teachers, if they choose.
No school: Monday, February 18 - There will be no school or homework for that day. However, teachers are allowed to give homework for Tuesday, February 19 if the teacher chooses.
STUCO Lock-In: February 22 - Student Council will be having a lock-in social from 8 pm Friday, February 22 until 6 am Saturday, February 23 in the ROC gym. More information will be coming as they plan their event.
End of 3rd Quarter: March 1
Christian College Fair: March 2 - There is an opportunity for interested students to attend a Christian College Fair on Saturday, March 2 from 10 to 2 pm at Colonial Presbyterian Church in Kansas City. The fair will feature a great variety of small to large colleges and universities.
Upcoming Events: February: (4) Chapel, (7) Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm, (9) Benefit Fish Fry from 3 to 8 pm - Smithton Diner, (10) Senior Class Fundraiser from 12-1:30 - Katy Park Church, (15) Valentine Exchange, (18) No school, (21) Family Club Meeting @ 4 pm - Perkins, (22) STUCO Lock-In
Upcoming Birthdays: February: (6) Andrew Chernish, (12) Michael Chernish; March: (3) Kim Mabry, (6) Gay Otten, (9) Matthew Sumner, (13) Isaiah Groshart, (25) Amy Furrey