Hello ACS Families,

Here are your Updates for the week ending on Friday, August 20, 2021…also available on the school website under Quick Links.

Thanks to all who attended our first school Mass last weekend and the Back to School BBQ! Special thanks to Paige and Ryan Hill, Christy Brown, Bee Piazza and all the wonderful parent volunteers who made this event happen.
What’s Happening?

August 24 – Middle School Curriculum Night – 6 pm in the K-5 Stream Space. Families from grades 6-8 should have one parent in attendance if possible.

August 27 – Friday: Community Prayer and Noon Dismissal:  Community Prayer at 8:10 am outside.  All are welcome to participate.   Please email  office@acsphx.org if you need aftercare.  4 or more are required to have aftercare on a half day.  Please indicate the estimated time of pick up.
September 3, Friday No School.  Enjoy the long weekend.September 6, Monday Labor day, no schoolSeptember 15, Wednesday – Student Picture day. 8th graders wear light blue polos, K-7 wear royal blue polos except those girls wearing the plaid jumper should wear white blouse. 
ACTION NEEDED:  Important Information: 

• 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’ epipens/inhalers will be stored in classroom first aid kits. 6-8 must carry their epipens/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 .   All training is online – renewal (2021-2022 Online Renewal for Lay Persons “A Safe Side of the Line.”) and 1st time volunteers: Online Foundation Training “A Time to Protect.”.   Instructions are attached.   Your safe environment training must be complete prior to volunteering on campus.  Please complete it as soon as possible.   
• Mobileserve App 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.
• View and join the volunteer opportunities that are available.  Thank you for being part of the ACS Community. URGENT: We need volunteers for lunch duty August 16, 17, 18, 19 20!  Lunchtime is an easy way to volunteer and we need you!  Please sign up to volunteer at Lunch Duty.

Have a great weekend!