Hello ACS Families,
Here are your Updates for the week ending on Friday, October 23, 2020.
ROCKtober Dance Challenge
- Goal is $50,000 so far raised $42,000! Only $8,000 to Go! – We are so close to reaching our goal and we thank you!
- With your help, here are 3 things you can continue to do to help support our school:
1. Register on funrun.com. It is very easy- make a pledge
2. Share about our fundraiser with family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON
3. Give a Donation. Prayerfully consider a donation that works for your family to help us reach our goal. Drop off a check, a cash donation or pledge on FUNRUN.com.
What’s Happening?
October 22, Thursday: Noon dismissal K-5. No school for Middle School students (6th-8th grade). Parent Teacher Conferences – Middle School conferences all day. K-5 conferences in PM. A Signup genius has been sent out. Reach out to your teacher if you have not received the sign-up Conference email.
October 23, Friday: No school K-8. Parent Teacher Conferences. Conferences all day. Sign UP geniuses have been sent out, please email teachers if you have questions.
October 26, Monday: $1 (minimum) Free Dress to support 8th Grade expenses (trip to Grand Canyon, class gift, Year-end luncheon). Thank you in advance for your support.
October 26, Monday: Community Prayer will be live in the classrooms. It will be recorded and available to view later on google meet.
October 28, Wednesday: Youth Safe Environment Training for K-5.
October 30, Friday: Noon Dismissal. No lunch. Teacher Staff Day.
November 2, Monday: Monthly Rosary led by the 6th grade Sorrowful Mysteries.
ACS Volunteers: We appreciate all of our ACS volunteers.
· Complete your Safe Environment Training with CMGconnect. Renewal SET curriculum is 2020-2021 Online Renewal. Your username format is firstname.lastname.dop. The initial foundation class for first time volunteers is also online this year; curriculum is 2020-2021 Initial Foundation Instructions are attached. Your safe environment training must be complete prior to volunteering on campus.
· We are using Mobileserve (new this year) to track all volunteer hours. Parents please create an account. Instructions are attached.
· Lunch duty-October has open slots. Please sign up for Lunch Duty via Mobile Serve. Thank you for your assistance.
· View and join the volunteer opportunities that are available. Thank you for being part of the ACS Community.
Our Lady of Joy Christmas Bazaar; a Carefree Christmas, Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14 from 9 am to 4 pm. We are excited to be hosting our 13th annual Christmas Bazaar at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Parish, 36811 N. Pima Road in Carefree. This wonderful shopping extravaganza will showcase jewelry, photography, pet boutique, fused glass, purses, quilts, rock art sculptures, gourd art, holiday ornaments and wreaths, children and doll apparel, imported olive oils, woodworking/cutting boards, beaded wrapped silverware, watercolor paintings, metal yard art, and much more!! Make your list and check it twice. We have a great selection of unique one-of-a-kind items sure to please. Featuring: Book Nook, Sweets & Treats and the Joyful Grounds Cafe. COVID-19 ALERT: Every precaution is being put in place to allow for social distancing, and masks will be required. Please check our website, www.oloj.org closer to the event to verify status.
Our Lady of Joy Preschool is opening a new preschool class in January 2021 for three-year old’s. This class is held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 – 2:15 p.m. We focus on social skills, creative play, age appropriate academics and a solid faith formation program. To learn more about our program, please call the preschool office at 480-595-6409 and visit www.oloj.org/preschool. Thank you for supporting OLOJ Preschool!
High School Open House and Virtual Visits:
Xavier College Preparatory – Open House: October 25, 2020 12 – 3 p.m. See flyer for details.
Xavier Info Socials – Various dates and locations. See flyer for details and RSVP information.
Campus Update: Construction this week included the completion of the rubberized flooring surface under the new playground equipment. The trusses for the church roof are being installed. So exciting!
