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Dear ACS families,

K-5 parent teacher conferences on October 1st and 2nd will be in the classrooms, and middle school conferences are in the parish hall. The front office will be closed on Friday, but we will be checking email if you need assistance.

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME DONATIONS REQUESTED!  

The ACS National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) asks for your donations of gently used Halloween costumes. Their goal is to collect 100 costumes to be given to the Harmon Library for the children of the central city south community. Members of NJHS will be outside at drop-off through October 8 to collect donations. Your help is greatly appreciated!

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What’s Happening?

• October 3, Saturday: Blessing of the Pets at 10:30am in the church courtyard. Bring your favorite furry friend for this special event!
• October 6, Tuesday: Learn about STO scholarships and ESA and how to use them to pay for your current and future tuition! Arizona Tuition Connection will be here from 2-3pm to share helpful information. 2nd floor of the parish admin building. 
• October 7, Wednesday: All school Rosary celebrated on World Rosary Day. Annunciation students will join millions of children around the world in praying the rosary. This event replaces our previously scheduled school rosary on Oct. 16.
• October 8, Thursday: Bishop Olmsted presents: Catholics in the Public Square at 6:30pm in the parish hall. Learn about your role as a Catholic American. All are invited!
• October 9, Friday: No School, Educator Day Diocesan meetings for teachers.
• October 12, Monday: No school, Columbus Day.

Coming up!

• October 21, Wednesday: Picture retakes will be done in the morning for all who missed picture day and those who are would like a retake. Same uniform requirements as picture day.
• October 23, Friday: ACS Trunk or Treat! Details to come! Don’t miss the fun!
• October 25, Sunday:
  • ACS All School Mass at 10:30am
  • The campus food forest has been officially named The Angelus and it will be dedicated following the 10:30 Mass. We hope all of you can attend. 
• October 26-30: The ACS BookFair! Shopping hours to be announced!
• October 30, Friday:
  • All Saints Day and Grandparents Day Celebration! All ACS grandparents are invited to attend. Refreshments provided for all visitors, and the bookfair will be open for shopping!
  • Early Dismissal at 12pm, no lunch, no aftercare!

Helpful Links: 

• 2026-2027 ACS Calendar
• Volunteer Information
• Extracurricular Activities
• Extended Care (after school care)
• Visit the St. Gabriel website for all parish events 

Volunteer Opportunities

• 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. 
• 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!