What’s Happening?
September 28, Monday: Community Prayer led by 8th grade, will begin with a novena prayer asking for the intercession of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, on her feast day. The novena will be prayed by our students in their classes, every day for 9 days. The Catholic Identity Committee (CIC) invites all families to join our students in this novena. The Community prayer will be live on google meet and recorded for future viewing.
September 29, Tuesday: Family Dinner Fundraiser: Chipotle Grill, 5355 E Carefree Hwy Building E,. Cave Creek, AZ 85331. For take-out and dine in.Use the attached flyer and promo code #DQQYLW7 for all take-out orders.
September 30, Wednesday:Picture Day.Individual portraits only. Class group photos will be taken in January in front of the new school. All students in full ACS uniform, blue polo. Girls in K-3 may wear the jumper with the white peter pan blouse, 8th grade light blue polo.Only approved hair accessories.Please review the student handbook for the uniform policy.
October 2, Friday: Student Council speeches and elections after Mass in the Church.Grades 4 – 8 will vote.
October 9, 12, Fri & Mon:No School.October 9 was previously scheduled as a half day now a day off due to Educators Day, Teacher’s In Service.
October 18, Sunday:ACS Family Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church.Students in uniform may have free dress on Monday.A separate sign up email will be sent out for attendance count since we allowed a limited number.
October 22, Thursday: Parent Teacher Conferences.Noon dismissal K-5. No school for MS. MS conferences all day.K-5 conferences in PM.
October 23, Friday: Parent Teacher Conferences.No school K-8.Conferences all day.
ACTION NEEDED:Important Information:
- Receipt and Acknowledgement of the Annunciation Catholic School Handbook 2020-2021, (Copy attached. This form only needs to be submitted once.)
- Symptom Screening checklist:We are now Digital.Use this link, save it to your cell, Digital Symptom checklist Submit a form for each student. Please submit by 7:45 a.m.
- Private Affidavit (new students only) and Transportation of Minor (all students) forms need to be notarized.Original documents need to be dropped off to the office.The forms are attached for your convenience.
- All students that require Epipens and/or Inhaler should bring one (labeled with your child’s name) to school with appropriate paperwork. K-5 students EpiPen’s will be stored in classroom first aid kits. 6-8 must carry their EpiPen’s/inhalers with them at all times.Follow this link for all health related forms.
Volunteer Opportunities
ACS Volunteers:We appreciate all of our ACS volunteers.
- Complete your Safe Environment Training with CMGconnect.Renewal SET curriculum is 2020-2021 Online Renewal.Your user name format is firstname.lastname.dop.The initial foundation class for first time volunteers is also on line this year; curriculum is 2020-2021 Initial Foundation Instructions are attached.Your safe environment training must be complete prior to volunteering on campus.
- We are using Mobileserve (new this year) to track all volunteer hours.Parents please create an account.Instructions are attached.
- Lunch duty-September has open slots.Please sign up for Lunch Duty via Mobile Serve – 9/21, 22 2 open slots each.Thank you for your assistance.
- View and join the volunteer opportunities that are available.Thank you for being part of the ACS Community.
Catholic Identity Committee
The vision of the Catholic Identity Committee is to promote and enrich Catholic values, while supporting families and faculty in their efforts to instill a deep love and reverence for our faith in children who attend ACS.
Please see the attached flyer and contact Sarah Cupo if you are interested in being a member of the CIC or would like to help volunteer! sarah.cupo@gmail.com
Vibrant Vinnies
Annunciation Catholic School Vibrant Vinnies is an official part of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul under the leadership of the Diocesan Council of Phoenix and the Elizabeth Ann Seton (District Eleven) Council. We were founded in 2013 and officially aggregated in 2017.Learn more about the Vibrant Vinnies here.Students in 5th – 8th grade are welcome to apply. Inquiries for new members may contact Angel Vogelsang, angelicafrank@hotmail.com
To join the Vibrant Vinnie’s complete the registration form and return it to the school office no later than October 1, 2020 no late registrations will be accepted.
Opening meeting on Tuesday, October 13,3:15pm-4:15 pm on ACS campus (room location TBD).
Box Tops
Have you scanned your receipts this week?NO more clipping! Just scan your receipt and never miss out on cash for ACS by turning on the Scan Reminders in the Box Tops mobile app to receive a friendly reminder on your phone to scan your receipts. In addition, you can customize the frequency of your reminders to match your weekly shopping routine with the latest version of the app. BONUS: Scan your receipt on the Box Tops app now until 10/4/20 and ACS will be entered into the Fall Sweepstakes for a chance to DOUBLE our school’s fall earnings. Share this digital flyer with your extended family in or out of state and get excited about supporting ACS! Start by registering here: https://www.boxtops4education.com/Consumer-register-page
Tuft & Needle
Mattress, blankets, duvet covers, furniture, dog beds and more! Did you know that 25% of your purchase is donated back to ACS?Just make your purchase and email a copy of the receipt to kmccann@acsphx.org and the donation amount to ACS will be credited toward your family fundraising goal!Click the link below to view their products.
ROCKtober Dance Challenge
- Pledging is open as of September 23
- already getting sponsors! WAY TO GO ACS ANGELS!
- Your involvement starts with registering your student and sharing the link with friends and extended family online at funrun.com.
- This is our most successful fundraiser with 67% of the donations coming from friends and extended family members.
- We have worked safely to begin school this year, we are also safely hosting this essential fundraiser based on our schools current guidelines.
- Our goal is to rally together by having a lot of fun while helping our school.
- We are excited to share a quick 30 second video to preview what is coming to ACS on October 7!Click ACS ROCKtober Dance Challenge!
Key dates to remember:
9/23 – Open Now – Register on Funrun.com
10/7 – Kick Off –
10/16 – ACS Rocktober Dance Challenge
EXTENDED AFTER CARE:Please provide a snack or two with your student, if they are planning to remain in aftercare.There are no snacks available at the school to give to your student.
Campus Update:The concrete is being poured for the sidewalks and outdoor eating area. Exterior doors are being installed.Interior walls are textured and painted. Next steps are electrical and plumbing fixtures and drop ceiling installations.
