Verse of the Day: I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11
Drama Production: TODAY! Friday, April 26 @ 7 pm & Saturday, April 27 @ 2 pm & 7 pm - Mark your calendars now for the ACS Drama Production. Tickets are available for purchase in the office or from any student that is participating in the production. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students, and children ages 0-4 are $3 each. This year's production is called "Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch". It is a western melodrama.... "Ah, Shakespeare in the Old West!" It's sure to be an evening of fun!
New phone number: Denise Ehlert has a new phone number. It is available on the directory if you should need to get in touch with her.
Yearbooks: Information on page sponsors and purchase interest will be going home soon. Be sure to check your student's red folder.
Set Strike & Cast Party: April 29 from 3-7:30 - The cast and crew will strike the set after school from 3 to approximately 5. The cast party will take place at the Sumner's barn from 5:30-7:30. The Sumner's address is available online in the directory.
Seniors' Last Day of School: May 1 @ 11:30 - We will do a senior send-off during lunch. Parents are welcome to attend!
Senior Graduation: May 4 @ 2 pm in the ROC - All families are invited to attend.
Kindergarten Graduation: May 8 @ 2:30 pm in the Sanctuary - All families are invited to attend! All students will attend the graduation during their last class of the day. Pick up will be at 3, as usual. Students and families are invited to attend a reception in the Awana room following the graduation.
Last Day of School: 1/2 day May 10 - We will have our school-wide clean up that day for students (grades 1-11) so please wear clothes that can get dirty. Students will be dismissed at 11:15.
Book Turn In & Grade Card Pick-Up: May 15 from 9 to noon in the ROC - Grade cards will not be released until all books are returned and all fees are paid including tuition, book fees, and Scrip fees.
September Tuition - due by June 10th - this payment holds your child's spot in the class for the 2019/2020 school year. Tuition is as follows per month: 1 Student $220, 2 Students $395, 3 Students $570, 4 Students $745. Any September tuition paid after June 10th will have a $10 late fee applied.
Family Club: In May, Family Club will be electing new officers for the positions of President and Secretary. These volunteer positions earn 5 parent points each. If you are interested in knowing more information or would like to be considered for the position, please reach out to the office or current Family Club President, Jennifer Bessert.
Scrip Earnings: Just a quick reminder, that the scrip earnings cut off is April 30. Each family is required to earn $50 in scrip for Family Club. If you prefer not to participate in scrip, you can choose the buyout option. If you choose the buyout option, plan to pay the $50 to ACS Family Club no later than May 10. If you have any questions regarding your scrip earnings, reach out to Natalie Smith, Scrip Coordinator.
Yearbook Pictures: Ms. Ehlert's yearbook class is asking for any snapshots that you may have from throughout the school year. Photos can be emailed to the school or brought in to be scanned.
Upcoming Events: April: (26) Drama Production 7 pm, (27) Drama Production 2 pm & 7 pm. May: (1) Senior's Last Day of School - 11:30, (4) Senior Graduation 2 pm, (8) Kindergarten Graduation 2:30 pm Sanctuary, (10) Last Day of School/Clean-Up Day - dismiss 11:15, (15) Book Turn In/Grade Card Pick Up 9 am-12 pm.
Upcoming Birthdays: April: (28) Dharma Leon. May: (3) Madeline Wassam, (5) Christian Ford, (23) Grace Beaher, (23) Bailey Mabry, (23) Joshua Shinderuk.