We ask that you keep Mrs. Pope and her family, as well as Dr. Pristash and her family, in your prayers. Both families lost a loved one last week. May God bless them all in this difficult time.

What’s Happening?  

• October 10 & 13, Fri. & Mon.: No School. Friday is Educator Day meetings for teachers at Xavier College Prep.  Monday is Columbus Day.
• October 17, Friday: School Rosary @ 2:20pm. The Sorrowful Mysteries led by the 6th grade.
• October 19, Sunday: ACS Piano Recital after the 10:30am Mass, in the parish hall
• October 19, Sunday: Arizona Rosary Sunday from 2:00-4:15pm at the Phoenix Convention Center. Doors open at noon for adoration, confession, exhibits, and guest speakers. Free admission. Visit azrosary.net for more information.
• October 20, Monday: ACS Garden Club begins and runs 8 consecutive Mondays through December 8.  Open to all ACS students. Cost is $100 per student. REGISTER HERE

Athletics on campus this week – Please come with spirit to support our ACS Athletics at their home games this next upcoming week. Please note, dates and times are subject to change.

•  Tuesday, October 14
  • 7^th Grade Volleyball Game against St. John @4:00pm

• Thursday, October 16
  • 5/6^th Grade Flag Football Game against St. Thomas the Apostle @4:45pm
  • 6/7/8^th Grade Flag Football Game against St. Gregory @4:00pm

Coming up!

• October 22, Wednesday: Picture Retake Day for all students who were absent Sept. 10 and for those who wish to have their students’ pictures redone. Beginning at 9:15am. Parents if your student missed picture day or if you want your child’s picture taken again please complete the Retake Signup.
• October 23, Thursday: High School and College funding workshop at 8:15am in the 2nd floor admin building – St. Gabriel room.

• October 24, Friday: Trunk or Treat! Starting at 5:30pm. Look for more info coming soon!
• October 25, Saturday: Annual Campus Cleanup by the ACS Dad’s Club from 8:30 – 11:30am. All Dads and their students are welcome to participate. Please rsvp to dadsclub@acsphx.org
• October 26, Sunday: ACS Family Mass at 10:30am, followed by Family & Faith Hour in the parish hall. Childcare will be provided for students in grades K-8.
• October 27, Monday: After school movie presentation of “The Lion King”. We are gearing up for our school musical presentation of The Lion King Jr.! Signup your student to come enjoy the movie and get excited for the musical performance in the spring! All ACS students are invited!

• October 31, Friday: All Saints Day and Grandparents Day Celebration and Book Fair! Save the date and invite the Grandparents to come for this special event. Refreshments will be provided.
• October 31, Friday: Early dismissal at 12pm. No lunch, no aftercare. Staff meetings 
• November 7 & 8, Friday and Saturday: Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar. 9am – 4pm.Come shop the beautiful crafts and enjoy some delicious food! 

After School Clubs: Check out all of our current after school extra-curricular clubs being offered this fall including Garden Club, Art Angels, Chess Club, cooking club, STEM club, and dance!

• The next Sticky Fingers Cooking session is open!  Fall session is from Oct 21st – Dec 8th, Tuesday after school.  Grades K-5 are welcome to learn to cook healthy and fun food!
• Garden Club begins Monday, October 20 and runs each Monday through December 8.

Helpful Links: 

2025-2026 ACS Calendar

Volunteer Information

Extracurricular Activities

Extended Care (after school care)

Visit the St. Gabriel website for all parish events https://www.stgacc.org/

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 – Lunch duty opportunities are available at  MobileServe.