Here are the updates for the week ending on Friday, October 13, 2023…

Hello ACS Families,

If you haven’t responded to this yet please do…

The accreditation protocol requires a community-wide review/revision of our mission and philosophy. It is imperative that we get feedback from parents – so we need everyone to respond!  The school mission and philosophy are found at this link. We are seeking your suggestions of possible revisions to either statement. Please send your revision suggestions to accrediation@acsphx.org or simply let us know if you like the statements as they are.

Thank you,

Dr. Pristash

STREAM Update from Mrs. Yaeger:

The first of two great American solar eclipses are coming on Saturday, October 14th!! To best view the eclipse, wear eclipse glasses or make a pinhole projector. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/make-pinhole-projector.html. Please do not look directly at the sun, safety is important. Even if you are out of town on October 14th, your family can still experience the eclipse. Eclipses visible in Phoenix, Arizona, USA – Oct 14, 2023 Solar Eclipse (timeanddate.com)

What’s Happening?

October 14/15, Sat/Sun: The Respecting Life Ministry is coordinating our annual Baby Bottle Drive to support Life Choices Women’s Clinics in October for Respect Life Month. Return your filled bottles this weekend,  Service opportunity:  We need 4 students/per Mass (in uniform) collect them on 10/14 & 10/15 after all Masses (7am, 8:15am 10:30am).  Please email: office@acsphx.org with student name, date of service and time of Mass.  Thank you for serving.

October 15, Sunday: All School Mass at St. Gabriel. 8:30am. Students in full uniform please.

October 16, Monday:  Xavier invites all 8th grade girls to their game of flag football against Queen Creek.  Game starts at 5pm.  Gates open at 4:15pm. View details and RSVP

October 17, Friday:  Entrepreneur club will meet at lunch in the Parish hall kitchen.

October 26, Thursday: Join OLOJ Preschool and Parish from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. for the annual Trunk or Treat event. A prize for the best decorated car, small and safe way to trick or treat with your little ones. Set up starts at 5:30 p.m.

October 20, Friday: ACS Father & Son Baseball Bash, 5:30 p.m. Salt River Fields, Scottsdale. Dads and boys enjoy a fun night of Arizona Fall League Baseball featuring future MLB stars! Surprise Saguaros vs. Salt River Rafters. 5:30 p.m. pregame festivities, 6:30 p.m. first pitch. Tickets: Adults $12, boys 12-and-under FREE.  RSVP # of Tickets to Mike Scagnoli by October 16th: 917-678-3542 or dadsclub@acsphx.org. 

October 28, Saturday:  Trunk or Treat. After the 4:30 pm Mass. View the Trunk or Treat details and info on purchasing tickets to decorate your car and food (pizza).  

October 29, Sunday:  Jason Evert.  2 talks – Purified – a life changing event and Gender & The Theology of your Body.  Students 7 – 12 grades and their parents are highly encouraged to attend.  Brunch:  11:45 am – 1pm, Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration 3:45 – 4:15 pm. Click the link above to RSVP.

Coming Up

October 30, Monday: ACS Book Fair begins! In the parish hall through Friday, Nov. 3.

October 31, Tuesday: Community Prayer at 2:20pm led by 6th grade in the Parish Hall.  Fruit of the Spirit for October:  Self Control.

November 3, Friday:  Grandparent’s Day will coincide with our All Saints Day celebration. PIE is looking for someone to lead our Grandparent’s Day reception. 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.

November 11, Saturday: ACS Dads Club Annual Campus Cleanup Day, 8:30 – 11:30AM. Dads and kids, join us for our annual effort to clean and beautify the wonderful ACS campus. Earn service hours and enjoy time together as we strengthen community pride in our school grounds. RSVP to join the Cleanup crew by sending email to: dadsclub@acsphx.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

ACS Volunteers: We appreciate all of our ACS volunteers.   

• If you have not completed your volunteer certification, please visit our Volunteer Service web page for complete information. This must be completed before you can volunteer.
• 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.
• URGENT: We need volunteers for lunch duty October 16 – 20. October lunch duty opportunities are available at Mobile Serve. Lunchtime is an easy way to volunteer, meet new friends and see your student!  Plus, we need your help!