Here are the updates for the week ending on Friday, March 8, 2024…
What’s Happening?
March 8, Friday: No school for students. Spring In-Service for staff.
March 14, Wednesday: Purchase your 2023-2024 Yearbook here. Limited quantity. Books will be handed out the last week of school to each student who ordered one.
March 13, Wednesday: Deadline to purchase See’s Candy for Easter. See’s Candy online
March 15, Friday: Free Dress for $1 to support our 8th grade trip to Flagstaff! Parents please check your students before they leave for school. All students in every grade must adhere to the free dress guidelines below. We have seen too many girls with very short shorts! This is not allowed.
- Non-uniform day requirements: Even when dressing out of uniform, students are expected to dress modestly and appropriately for school. The following are not allowed at any time in school: T-shirts with written messages or characters, short shorts or cut-offs, spaghetti straps or tank tops, soiled or torn clothing, open-toed shoes, boots or high heels. Length of shorts/skirts must be within an inch of the knee.
- If your student’s attire is outside the guidelines, you will be contacted to bring appropriate clothing.
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, 19, 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
Coming up!
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
March 28, Thursday:
- Field Day! Lots of fun for all the kids. Volunteers are needed. Sign up on Mobile Serve to help on the day of the event and to bring snacks.
- Early dismissal at 12pm. – Staff Development meeting.
March 29 Friday: No School, Good Friday.
April 1 – 5, Mon. – Fri.: Easter Break, no school.
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 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!
Extra Curricular News
Camp Invention 2024 is coming to ACS this June! Please join us June 17th-21st. Click the link for registration information. Email Mrs Cullen if you have any questions – jcullen@acsphx.org
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:dcraig@bricks4kidz.com 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 March 11 – 15. 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!
