Hello ACS Families,
Here are your updates for the week ending on Friday, September 15, 2023…
The 8th grade class thanks all of the students and staff who participated in our free dress fundraiser today. They collected $245 which will go towards the cost of their class grade trip.
STREAM NEWS
Last Friday we were STREAMING all day! Our 1-2nd engineers built the tallest structure possible using marshmallows and toothpicks. They learned which shapes are the strongest when building. Our 3-5th engineers, as well as our Kindergarten engineers, who teamed up with their 8th grade buddies, participated in our Spaghetti Tower Challenge. Teams had to build the tallest structure possible using spaghetti sticks and tape all while balancing a marshmallow on top. We started with these challenges because they both emphasized teamwork and communication which is one of the most important concepts of the Engineering Design Process.
Tonight, after dinner, I invite your family to take a step outside and look towards the West at 7:28PM. For about 6 minutes, you will see a bright, non-blinking light, move across the sky and disappear in the NE. That is the International Space Station! Try to get a selfie with it and share!
– Mrs. Yaeger, ACS STREAM Coordinator
St. Gabriel Parish is looking for a receptionist. Please visit the job posting on the parish website if you are interested.
What’s Happening?
September 17, Sunday: All School Mass 10:30am at St. Gabriel. All are welcome. All students are requested to wear their ACS school uniform. All are invited to stay for the Pancake Breakfast provided by the Knights of Columbus after Mass in the Parish hall.
***Also on Sunday is the Vibrant Vinnies Shoe Drive: Please bring new or gently used mens shoes***
September 17, Sunday: High School Youth Night rescheduled from Sept. 10. Bring your friends and snacks. 5pm-7:30pm meet in the Chapel. RSVP: Erik Ochoa
September 18, Monday: Middle School Youth Night rescheduled from Sept. 11. Join us in the Youth Center. Determine the last man standing! RSVP: Erik Ochoa youth@stgacc.org 480-595-0883 ext8219
September 20, Wednesday: No school Mass. Fr. Chad and Fr. Tim will be out of town this week for the annual priest convocation. There will be no daily 8:15am Mass Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9/19-9/21.
September 20, Wednesday: Protecting our Students Online presented by local law enforcement agents. All are encouraged to attend. 6:30pm in the Parish Hall.
September 22, Friday: Splash n’ Dash Fun Run even, Early Dismissal at 12pm. This event will be a morning of great fun for the whole school! Volunteers needed please sign up at https://app.mobileserve.com/events/b4ebab83-8904-4c08-8984-e02a777007f7/ Snacks needed please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BAFA62EA4FA7-funrun!
Coming Up:
September 26, Tuesday: Community Prayer led by 7th grade at 2:20pm in the Parish Hall. Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness.
September 28 & 29, Thursday & Friday: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences. No school. 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. Volunteer opportunities on MobileServe https://app.mobileserve.com/events/cd568b9b-8803-44d6-a13f-6e17b2bc59e6/
Preschool Registration: Our Lady of Joy Preschool is accepting applications for the current school year. To schedule a tour, please contact Our Lady of Joy Preschool Director, Jessica Snook at 480-595-6409. Learn more about OLJ Preschool.
Volunteers Needed:
Grandparent’s Day Chair Needed. P.I.E. is looking for someone to lead our Grandparents Day reception. Grandparents Day will coincide with our All Saints Day celebration on Friday, November 3. This will take place at the parish hall after the presentation of Saints in the church. If you are interested and would like further details, please contact Andrea Reza at pievp@acsphx.org.
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.
Volunteer Opportunities:
ACS Volunteers: We appreciate all of our ACS volunteers.
- 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 are attached. 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 September 11-15! For the remainder of September, use the sign up genius below. (October will be back in Mobile Serve) 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 in September 2023. (Important, continue recording your volunteer hours in Mobile serve.)
