Dear ACS families:

Here are your updates for today, Friday, October 18, 2024…

After School Clubs starting soon:

ACS Garden Club next session begins Monday, October 28 – December 16. $100 per student, includes an apron and bag. Register online today!

Lego Club – fall session begins November 7 – December 19. $100 per student. Register online! 

What’s Happening?

Saturday, Oct. 26:  Trunk or Treat! Don’t miss the fun! Decorate your family and your car in your best Halloween attire and enjoy a safe and fun evening with the ACS and parish community. The fun begins at 5:30pm (after Saturday Mass) with car decorating. Bring your treats! Trick or treating runs from 6:30-8:30pm. Don’t worry about dinner. Purchase your parking spot and order pizza dinner for your family now!

Sunday, Oct, 27: All school Mass at 10:30am at St. Gabriel’s. Students in full uniform please. We hope to see everyone there! ACS Student Piano recital to follow in the parish hall!

Sunday, October 27: Join Bishop Dolan and thousands of Catholics at the ARIZONA ROSARY CELEBRATION on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, 33 S. 3rd St., Phoenix AZ 85004. Doors open at noon for adoration, confession, and exhibits. Let’s pray the Rosary, Arizona!

Tuesday, October 29: ACS Community Prayer at 2:20pm in the parish hall. All are welcome to attend! 

Monday, October 28 – Friday, November 1: ACS Book Fair in the parish hall! More information to come!

Friday, Nov. 1: (Early dismissal at 12 pm). Calling all Grandparents! Join us this day for  All Saints Day Mass at 8:15am, followed by our Grandparents Day Celebration and early Dismissal at 12pm. We invite all  our ACS grandparents to attend Mass and a special reception following in the parish hall. We will open the school for grandparent classroom visits, and shopping at the book fair with the grandkids!

Friday, Nov. 1: End of term 1. Report card will be available the following week. 

Friday & Monday, Nov. 1 & 4: Halloween Candy Drive for the Troops: Please consider donating any extra or unwanted Halloween candy to be sent in care packages to our Arizona-based deployed service members!  American Heritage Girls will be at school drop-off the mornings of Nov. 1st & 4th to collect any donations.  

Thursday, Nov. 7, 6-6:30PM: Register now for the Diocese of Phoenix virtual Night of Hope event which benefits our diocesan Catholic schools! Visit Night of Hope to learn more and register now for this event and support Catholic education! 

Friday & Saturday, Nov. 8 – 9 (9am – 4pm) Our Lady of Joy Christmas Bazaar! Shop for holiday gifts and decor and enjoy delicious treats! 70+ Vendors, K of C Savory Grille, Mimosa Bistro. At Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, Cave Creek Rd. at Pima, Carefree, AZ.Also collecting non-perishable food items for Foothills Food Bank.

Monday, November 11: Veterans Day Ceremony: All are invited to the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church.  Mass is at 8:15 a.m., followed by a ceremony and blessing for veterans in the Parish Hall commencing at 9:15am. We will finish with a raising of our National flag by the outside flagpole. Small reception to follow for Veterans and family.  Please share this invitation with all the veterans you may know!

Coming up!

Wed. – Fri., Nov. 13-15: ACS Accreditation visit with Western Catholic Education Association.

Friday, Nov. 15: Early dismissal at 12 pm. No lunch, no aftercare. 

Wed. – Fri., Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving break! No school. 

Wednesday, Dec. 11: Picture retakes with Dorian Studios. Picture day attire required.

Thursday, Dec. 19: ACS Christmas Concert at 6:30pm in the church. 

Friday, Dec. 20: Early dismissal At 12pm No lunch, no aftercare.

Aftercare

Aftercare is available each full school day(not on half days) until 5:30pm  The cost is $10 per day per student. Students must be picked up by 5:30pm or you will be charged a late fee of $25. See our website for Extended Care information. 

WE NEED YOU!

Safe Environment Training:  To volunteer on campus or ACS events, each volunteer must complete the Safe Environment Training (SET).  Please go to CMGConnect.  Complete the training, Foundation Online for new volunteers and Renewal for Lay People for returning volunteers.

Volunteerism is the backbone of our school community. We need your help especially for lunch/recess, field trips, and school events.

To fulfill your service agreement please visit our Volunteer Info webpage to learn how to start/renew your Volunteer Certification and learn how to download the MobileServe App to volunteer and to record your service hours. 

Volunteer Opportunities

ACS Volunteers: We appreciate all of our ACS volunteers.   

• Help Needed – Volunteers for lunch duty needed for the month of October. Lunch duty opportunities are available.  MobileServe is not currently updated for October but your help is needed so please come when you can. Lunchtime is an easy way to volunteer, meet new friends and see your student!  Plus, we need your help!