Dear ACS families,
Here are your Friday updates for today, November 8, 2024…
This week we are very happy to welcome the WCEA Accreditation team to our school. They will be on campus with us from Wednesday through Friday. Thanks to our amazing faculty and staff and our school committee members for all of their hard work preparing for this visit.
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What’s Happening?
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 the Foothills Food Bank.
Saturday, Nov. 9: Dad’s Club Campus Cleanup see below for the details…
Monday, Nov. 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 9am. 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!
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.
Coming up!
Mon. – Fri., Nov. 18 – 22: National Junior Honor Society Caring Coins Service Project benefitting St. Vincent de Paul Society. More info to come!
Tuesday, Nov. 26: Student and Staff Thanksgiving feast. Lunch provided. Send a packed lunch if your child doesn’t care for Thanksgiving fare.
Wed. – Fri., Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving break! No school.
Monday, Dec. 9: Holy day of obligation, Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mass at 8:15am. Students will not attend Wednesday Mass.
Wed., Dec. 11: Picture retakes with Dorian Studios. Picture day attire required. Please email the office if you wish to have your student’s picture retaken.
Thurs. Dec. 19: ACS Christmas Concert at 6:30pm in the church. Girls in modest Christmas attire and guys in ties please. (Modest = no high heels, no strapless/spaghetti straps, mini length, form fitting, etc.)
Fri., 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 November. Visit MobileServe to sign up and enter your service hours. Your help is needed so please come when you can. Lunchtime is an easy way to volunteer, meet new friends and see your student!
