Here are the updates for the week ending on Friday, January 12, 2024…
What’s Happening?
January 15, Monday: No school in observance of Martin Luther King
January 18, Thursday: ACS Mom’s Club Meet Up at 8am in Parish Hall. Grab a coffee and treat. Guest speaker Dr. Pristash.
January 18, Thursday: Cyber Safety for Parents, Dr. Lisa Strohman at 6:00 PM in the Parish Admin. Building, floor two (enter from the side entrance). We are bringing Dr. Lisa Strohman back for another parent presentation on protecting our children online.The dangers and pitfalls of the digital world are real and continue to expand. If you care for your child’s physical, social, mental, emotional, moral, and spiritual health, we strongly urge you to attend this special event and learn strategies for protecting your child from the real threat of digital addiction. Set aside one hour to learn how to protect your child in the digital world. Please click the link for more information about Dr. Strohman, and check out Dr. Strohman’s books,Unplugged and Digital Distress
January 19, Friday: 8th Grade Free dress for $1 to help support the 8th grade end of year field trip to Flagstaff. Upcoming free dress dates (Friday): February 23, March 15, April 19.
Extracurricular News!
Jan 17 – Mar 4 Spring session for Strong Minds Run Club is open for students in Kindergarten – 5th grade. This club includes running drills, games and teaches character strength and empowerment principles! Students will do lots of running, have FUN in the fresh air, and practice invaluable life lessons. Register NOW: https://strongmindsrunclub.com/store/category/annunciation-catholic-school
Lego Club registration for spring sessions are open. Register online at Bricks4kidz.com/494 For more information or questions Email: dcraig@bricks4kidz.com P: 602-723-0476
Chess Club: registration open at chessemporium.com. Starts January 24 – May 1 on Wednesdays after school 3:10pm – 4:10pm
Dance Club: Tippitoes offers ballet, tap and Jazz meets monthly on Mondays 3:10pm – 4:10pm. Enroll at: tippitoesdance.com/scottsdale.
Coming Up!
January 28, Sunday, Catholic Schools Week (Open House): Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday with All School Mass followed by our open house and Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest. The full calendar of events will be posted soon.
The KoC Free Throw Contest is open to all students aged 9-14. All participants must turn in a completed entry form and be registered on the sign up genius link below before Jan 20, 2024. Click the link for more information about the KoC Free Throw Contest and sign up at the link below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4BAFA62EA4FA7-47124993-knights
February 11, Sunday: Mother Daughter Galentine’s Event following the 10:30 am Mass in the Parish Hall. Keep an eye out for more information and the link to purchase tickets and volunteer opportunities!
Community Events
January 20, 2024: Midwestern University’s annual free dental day (no strings attached, really) for kids ages 6-14. See the attached flier for reservations and all details.
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 Jan 16 – Jan31. 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!
