Here are the updates for the week ending on Friday, March 29, 2024…
What’s Happening?
St. Gabriel’s Easter Schedule:
Holy Thursday, Mar 28
6:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Adoration after Mass until Midnight
Good Friday, Mar 29
8:00am Living Stations of the Cross
3:00pm Confession and Private Prayer
6:30pm Veneration of the Cross
Holy Saturday, Mar 30
9:00am Confession
12:00pm Blessing of Easter Food
3:00pm Confession
8:00pm Easter Vigil
April 1 – 5, Mon. – Fri.: Easter Break, no school. Enjoy your time off!
April 13, Saturday: Evening Under the Stars – Polynesian Paradise! Adults only please.
This year’s theme is Polynesian Paradise is sure to make you feel like you’re on vacation! Join us to celebrate Catholic education with friends and families of ACS. Pre purchase your event tickets, Hawaiian lei’s fresh from Hawaii, drink tickets and raffle tickets. The auction items will begin to pop up in the next few weeks so you can start bidding. Look for the trip to Hawaii!
April 15 – 26: ITBS testing. Please make every effort to have your student at school with a good night’s rest and hearty healthy breakfast.
Coming Up!
April 19, Thursday: Field Day rescheduled .Sign Up now for Snacks and water.
April 21, Sunday: Parish Picnic Join us for food, games and fellowship.
April 26, Friday: Talent Show in the Parish hall @ 1pm
Summer programs!
Camp Invention is coming to ACS this June! Please join us June 17th-21st. Email Mrs Cullen if you have any questions – [email protected]
Extra Curricular News
March session:
Strong Minds Run Club! This club transforms traditional running drills and games to teach character strength and empowerment principles including confidence, resilience, integrity, growth mindset, and goal setting to name a few! 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:[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 April 8-12. 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!
