Dear ACS families,
Gala d’Amore at the Grayhawk Golf Club tickets on sale now! This is the second and final major fundraiser of the school year. We hope all of our school parents will attend this important event which takes place on Saturday, April 26, starting at 4:30pm with cocktail hour. This is an adult only event.
What’s Happening?
Sunday, March 2: Magnificat Holy Hour Event this Sunday hosted by the Fiat youth ministry of St. Gabriel in the church from 5-7pm. A night of adoration, confessions available, and a band leading us in praise during the night. This evening is for the whole family!
- 5-5:30pm Communal time outside
- 5:30-5:45 Introduction, Praise & Worship
- 5:45-6:00 Talk
- 6-7pm Adoration, Confession, Praise & Worship
March 4: Book Study Starting Be part of a book study for all women of the school (parents and staff/faculty) and parish presented by Mrs. Jennie Cullen, ACS Middle School religion teacher. This will be offered on Zoom and the final session will be an in-person Q&A with the author! Click the link to learn more! This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer Reading Plan
Saturday, March 1: The Poor Clare Desert Nuns invite you to participate in the 16th Annual Nun Run in Tempe. They are offering a 10K, 5K Run/Walk, and a 1-mile walk. Registration is $40 for adults (early-bird by February 16th). Registration for children 18 and under is $15 before race day. To learn more about the Poor Clare Nuns and to register or donate, please visit their website at desertnunrun.com. Thank you!
Wednesday, March 5: Ash Wednesday Mass at 8:15am and 6:30pm. Liturgy of the Word and ashes distribution at noon.
Friday, March 7: No School, Educator Day for teachers.
Monday, March 10: No School.
Coming up!
Friday, March 21: Early Dismissal at 12pm. No lunch, no aftercare. Staff meetings.
Friday – Sunday, March 21 -23: The Wizard of Oz school musical event! Purchase your tickets now! Show times are Friday, March 21 @ 7pm, Saturday, March 22 @ 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday March 23 @ 2pm.
Friday, March 28: Live Stations of the Cross in the church presented by the 7th grade class at 2pm. They will also present at 5:30pm for the parish.
Saturday, March 29: Annual Daddy & Daughter Dance 6:30 – 8:30pm, ACS Outdoor Pavilion. Invitations were sent home with all ACS girls this week, and can also be found at this link: Daddy & Daughter Dance Tickets. Order your tickets today for this special event!
March 31-April 11 ITBS TESTING FOR GRADES 2-8. Between 8:15am – 12pm. Please plan any doctor appointments outside of testing time. Students should get a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast!
April 14 – 21 Easter Break: No School. Classes resume April 22. PLEASE NOTE:This year we have the week BEFORE Easter off, NOT THE WEEK AFTER.
Plan ahead for summer! Check out the Summer Camps and Programs that will be offered on campus in June.
Have you checked out our ACS Business Directory? It’s a great way to support our ACS family owned businesses and those in the local community. If you would like your business listed in our directory, contact Suzanne Alba at [email protected]
Important dates for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR (2025-2026)
- Aug. 4 – Open House and New Family Orientation
- Aug. 6 – First day for students
- Apr. 13-24, 2026 – ITBS Testing for grades 2-8
- May 22 – Last day for students (CORRECTED! Previously listed as May 29)
WE NEED YOU!
Volunteer Opportunities – Don’t forget your service hour requirement!
- Help Needed – Volunteers for lunch duty needed. 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!
- Safe Environment Training required for all volunteers: 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.
