Hello ACS Families,
Here are your updates for the week ending on Friday, February 17, 2023 …also available on the school website under Quick Links.
Transportation of Minor Forms (TOM): Many families are missing their TOM. Field trips are coming up as well as their Lenten Retreats. The Transportation of Minor form must be notarized and in the office for students to attend their field trips. A form is attached for your convenience.
What’s Happening?
Every Monday & Wednesday Evening: Middle School and High School Youth Group led by Eric Ochoa 6pm – 8pm in the Youth Center. Join us for fellowship, friendship and fun!
February 17 & 20, Fri & Mon: No school. In observance of President’s Day. Enjoy the long weekend. Be safe.
February 18, 19, Sat & Sun: VNSA Book Sale Calling all book lovers and/or parents who want their children to become book lovers! VNSA Book Sale is at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, in the Agriculture Building. It’s FREE to attend, but the State Fairgrounds charges a fee to park. Doors open at 8am! Books start at $1 and everything is 50% on Sunday! This event is one of the largest used book sales in Phoenix every year! With over 600,000 books available, the VNSA Book Sale has something for everyone and all proceeds go to local charities! Some of the many categories include: History, Science, Religion, Fiction, Cook Books, AZ History, Non Fiction, Travel, and the biggest category… Children’s! You can also buy Vinyl Records! Need any more info: https://vnsabooksale.org. or feel free to contact Angela Riley at smileyrileys007@yahoo.comwith any questions! People literally bring suitcases to carry all of the books they find!
February 22, Wednesday: Ash Wednesday 8:15 am Mass. All are welcome to attend Mass and receive ashes in the morning or in the evening at 6:30pm in the Church.
February 23, Thursday: Community Prayer at 8:10am in the Parish Hall led by 2nd grade.
February 24, Friday: End of Trimester. Please make sure your student has returned all work to their teachers.
Feb – Mar, Fridays: Stations of the Cross in the Church at 2:20pm. Led by a different class each Friday. All are welcome to join.
Dear Families and Friends of ACS, Please help us assess our schools’ Catholic Identity by completing this quick, anonymous survey. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated.
Follow this link to the survey, please.
Future Happenings
February 24, Friday: ACS Night at the Phoenix Suns Game! Tickets are now SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone for your interest in the event. Families that purchased tickets will receive an email from Mike Scagnoli next week with details for game night and instructions on how tickets will be delivered prior to February 24. Should any additional tickets become available for purchase, we will notify the community. Send questions to Mike Scagnoli, ACS Dads Club, mscagnoli@gmail.com.
March 4, Saturday: Annual Daddy & Daughter Dance 6:30 – 8:30pm, ACS Outdoor Pavilion. Invitations were sent home with all ACS girls last week. A copy is also attached to this email. Reserve tickets online today! https://annunciation.schoolauction.net/acscrosscountry/g/daddydaughterdance
March 24 &25, Fri & Sat: ACS presents the production of Madagascar Jr. Production times: 7pm Friday and 1pm and 7pm Saturday. Mark the dates. More information on how to purchase tickets is coming.
Our new Lunch Program is now available through Dishes 2U. Meals may be purchased up to 11am the day prior. There are 5 vendors each serving 1 day of the week. When you purchase your student’s meals, please make sure you go to your cart and submit. The cart should be empty. If there is anything left in the cart, it will not be ordered and therefore no lunch for your student. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call Dishes 2U customer care or the office.
Volunteer Opportunities
Evening Under the Stars: The Evening Under the Stars-The Joker’s Wild- will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023. A lot of fun things are planned for this event. If you are interested in being part of the team, please email Keli McCann at kmccann@acsphx.org. Volunteers are needed for the following committees; Auction, Donations, Sponsorships, Baskets, Setup, and Clean up.
ACS Volunteers: We appreciate all of our ACS volunteers.
Complete your Safe Environment Training with CMGconnect . All training is online – renewal (Online Renewal for Lay Persons -Safe Haven Part 3) and 1st time volunteers: Online Foundation Training Safe Haven-It’s Up to You. Your safe environment training must be completed prior to volunteering on campus. Please complete it as soon as possible.
MobileServe App is used to track all volunteer hours. Parents, please create an account. With your account, you’ll be able to view and sign up for events at the school. View and join the volunteer opportunities that are available. Thank you for being part of the ACS Community. URGENT: We need volunteers for lunch duty through February! Lunchtime is an easy way to volunteer, meet new friends and see your student! Plus, we need your help! Please sign up to volunteer for Lunch Duty February 2023.
