Hello ACS Families,
Here are your updates for the week ending Friday, September 8, 2023…
Seeking Garden Angels: Parents and Grandparents, do you have experience with gardening? We could use your help in the ACS Food Forest Garden. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Bri Gesell, PIE President at piepres@acsphx.org or Dr. Pristash at spristash@acsphx.org.
St. Gabriel Parish is looking for an office manager/receptionist. Please go to this link to the job posting on the parish website if you are interested.
What’s Happening?
September 12, Tuesday: ACS Dads Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at The Creek Patio Grill. Join fellow Dads to discuss upcoming events and activities for the new school year. RSVP to Mike Scagnoli by Friday, September 8 to dadsclub@acsphx.org or mscagnoli@gmail.com.
September 13, Wednesday: Fun Run Splash ‘n Dash Kick off Pep Rally in the parish hall @ 2:15pm.
September 17, Sunday: All School Mass @ 10:30 am. All are welcome. All students are requested to wear their ACS school uniform. Pancake Breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus after the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses.
September 17, Sunday: High School Youth Night. Bring your friends and snacks. 5pm-7:30 pm meet in the Chapel. RSVP: Erik Ochoa
September 18, Monday: Middle School Youth Night in the Youth Center. Determine the last man standing! RSVP: Erik Ochoa youth@stgacc.org (480)595-0883 ext.8219
Coming up
September 20, Wednesday: Daily Mass cancelled.
September 20, Wednesday: Protecting our Students Online at 6:30pm in the parish hall All parents are encouraged to attend. Presented by experienced, local law enforcement agents.
September 22, Friday: Splash n’ Dash Fun Run event! This event will be a morning of great fun for the whole school! Volunteers needed! Early Dismissal at 12pm.
September 26, Tuesday: Community Prayer @ 2:20pm in the parish hall led by the 7th grade.
September 28, 29, (Thursday & Friday): No School. K-8 Parent Teacher conferences. A sign up genius will be sent out separately.
September 30, Saturday: Oktoberfest at Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek. Come experience this fun and festive annual event. Bring your friends! Buy your tickets using the link above and help raise funds for Annunciation! Adults only please.
Business Sponsors Needed for the ACS World Changer “Splash ‘n Dash” Fun Run!
We are excited to announce the annual Fun Run theme this year is World Changers! With so many future “World Changers” here at ACS, we are asking for your help in reaching our fundraising goal of $85,000! These funds help to enhance the learning experience and provide the teachers with learning resources needed within the classroom.
STEP 1: HELP US GET SPONSORS- If you or someone you know owns a business and would like to support ACS through sponsorship, share the Sponsorship Opportunity Letter with the benefits of being a sponsor.
STEP 2: BE A VOLUNTEER- Fun Run Chair, Tasha Aronson, is looking for helpers for the Fun Run! Contact the school office for more information.
Student activities:
Clubs: After-school activities. Review the ACS after school schedule for dates, grade eligibility, cost and registration. Strong Minds Run Club is accepting student registrations visit https://acsphx.org/extra-curricular-programs/ for info on this and all clubs.
American Heritage Girls is open for new members! Girls in all grades are welcome!
Volunteer Opportunities
ACS Volunteers: We appreciate your help!
- Complete your Safe Environment Training with CMGconnect.
- Returning volunteers: complete the renewal curriculum (Online Renewal for Lay Persons -Safe Haven Part 3)
- New families/1st time volunteers: Online Foundation Training Safe Haven-It’s Up to You (all parts).
- New families, a face-to-face interview is also a part of the SET, a Sign Up Genius will come out in a separate email. Your safe environment training must be completed prior to volunteering on campus. This includes volunteering for driving on field trips, athletics – coaches, team mom, and in the classroom.
Download the Mobileserve App! Signup for volunteer opportunities and is used to track all volunteer hours. Parents, please create an account. Instructions sheet. With your account, you’ll be able to view and sign up for events at the school.
- To sign up for Lunch Duty, 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 August 28-31! 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 for September 2023. If the Mobile Serve is not working, please email office@acsphx.org the dates you would be available to volunteer for lunch duty.
