Here are the updates for the week ending Friday, February 23, 2024…
What’s Happening?
Today, Friday, February 23:
- Last day of term 2. Report cards will be available by the end of next week.
- St. Gabriel parish has Stations of the Cross in the church every Friday at 5:30pm, followed by a meatless meal in the parish hall, hosted each week by a different parish ministry. All are welcome!
February 25, Sunday: All school Mass at 8:30am. Students in uniform please. We are very excited as our IT Coordinator, Elijah Morford, will be baptized in the new font and receive all of his sacraments. He will be in the parish hall afterwards, so please drop by to wish him a personal congratulations. The Knights of Columbus will be serving coffee and donuts!
February 27, Tuesday: Community prayer led by 3rd grade. This month’s Fruit of the Spirit is Love. Join us in the parish hall at 2:20pm. All are welcome.
February 29, Thursday: ACS – Parent Fitness Class. Free to all parents and parishioners. From 1:30 – 3:00pm in the parish hall.
March 5, Tuesday: Arizona Tuition Connection Workshop at 5:00 PM Meeting in the Tobias Room 2nd Floor of Faith formation building. All are encouraged to attend, especially those with students going to Catholic high school next year.
March 8, Friday: No school for students. Spring In-Service for staff.
Coming up!
March 15-17, Friday – Sunday: Frozen Jr. the musical performed by the ACS students. Ticket sales for Frozen Jr link for VIP and general ticket sales. Support the performing arts at ACS!
March 18 – 20, Mon – Wed: Parish Lenten Mission @ 6:30pm in the parish hall. Dr. Paul Thigpen presents The Last Things: Death, Judgement & Heaven (Monday), Purgatory & Hell (Tuesday), The End of the World (Wednesday). This event is free but please RSVP The Last Thing. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
March 23, Saturday: Annual Daddy & Daughter Dance 6:30 – 8:30pm, ACS Outdoor Pavilion. Invitations are being sent home with all ACS girls. Reserve your tickets here: https://annunciation.schoolauction.net/events2324/g/daddydaughterdance
March 26, Tuesday – What Every Parent Needs to Know about Technology Addiction, Social Media Harms, and the Impact of Technology on Brains and Learning by Dr. Lisa Strohman. Location: 6:30pm in the Parish Admin. Building D, floor two (enter from the side entrance).
The parents who attended on Jan. 17 were very glad they did and urged us to bring Dr. Strohman back so more parents can learn about the many, and always changing, dangers facing 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 see the attached flier and check out Dr. Strohman’s books at the links below. She will be providing a presentation to students in grades 5-8 on Monday, March 25. Unplugged and Digital Distress
Extra Curricular News
March session: Strong Minds Run Club – Paid Coaching Position Available! Strong Minds Run Club is an after-school club we have at ACS. They are currently looking for a coach for the upcoming session which would be 1 day per week, starting in March. Class is after school from 3:15-4:15. They provide the equipment and lesson plans. Pay is $30/class for classes with 1-10 students and you get a $2 increase for every student over the 10. If you are interested, fill out the application at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HX6SC3Z Stephanie Kirchheimer/Assistant Director
Lego Club registration for spring session is open. Register online at Bricks4kidz.com/494. For more information or questions please email:[email protected] P: 602-723-0476
Chess Club: Registration is open at Chess Emporium. Session runs through May 1. The club meets on Wednesdays after school 3:10pm – 4:10pm
Dance Club: Tippitoes offers ballet, tap and Jazz meets weekly on Mondays 3:10 – 4:10 pm. Enroll at: tippitoesdance.com/scottsdale.
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 Feb 26-Mar 1. 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!
