Dear ACS families,
Here are your Friday updates for today, November 1, 2024…
Thank you to our Book Fair and Grandparent’s Day volunteers for all their time and talent spent on these 2 very fun events for the students and their Grandparents. Special thanks to Chelsea Cordell, Paige Hill, Ms. Molinaro and Ms. Dena Wholey for leading these events.
Please register for the Diocese of Phoenix virtual Night of Hope event which takes place on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 – 6:30pm This 30 minute online event benefits our diocesan Catholic schools! Visit Night of Hope to learn more and register today!
What’s Happening?
Friday, November 1: End of term 1. Report card will be available the following week.
Saturday: Nov. 2: St. Gabriel Parish celebrates the Feast of St. Gabriel Church Dedication. 4:30pm Vigil Mass followed by a Eucharistic procession and celebration dinner in the parish social hall. Please attend this wonderful celebration of our church!
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.
Friday, Nov. 8: All school Rosary at 2:20pm in the church. The Glorious Mysteries led by the 5th grade. Please join us!
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 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!
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.
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, no mini length, no form fitting, etc.)
Fri., Dec. 20: Early dismissal At 12pm No lunch, no aftercare.
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. Lunch duty opportunities are available. MobileServe is now updated for November. Your help is needed so please come when you can. Lunchtime is an easy way to volunteer, meet new friends and see your student!
