ACS Newsletter August 29, 2026

J. Marquice Miller
5 minutes ago
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Greetings, Coyote Families!

Thank you all for your participation and for a great week at ACS! Boosterthon was amazing and we are really close to our goal of $30,000. More information below.

This week will be a regular scheduled week and we are looking forward to getting into the steady flow of teaching & learning.

Some things to keep on your Radar:

9/7 - Labor Day

9/8 - Teacher Work Day - No School for students.

9/10 - Level Up Curriculum Night!

9/14- 9/19 - Bookfair

9/19 - Fall Festival/ Family day!

Boosterthon

Somebody say MY BOOSTER.COM!

Boostethon is a bit earlier this year. While it is really close to the start of the year, the goal is to get it going and then have a GOOD stretch of uninterrupted instruction through the year.

We’re so close to $30,000! Thanks to your generosity and support, we've made incredible progress toward our goal.

The good news is that there’s still time. MyBooster.com will remain open for one more week, and if we reach our goal, the grade level that donates the most will get Mr. Miller in the Ice Bucket Challenge!

Also, the top sellers will be entered for a chance to be Principal for the day!

Last but not least, if we reach $30,000, all registered families will earn Great Wolf Lodge day passes. We have reached $27,000 so far!

If you haven’t registered or helped our school yet, go to MyBooster.com today to join in the fun.

Also, check your email for another fun Great Wolf Lodge treat. They are gifting everyone a discount code to help plan your own family getaway!

Level-Up Curriculum Night

Have you been wondering how to help your student level up to prepare for this school year? Let's talk about it! The Curriculum Night is the perfect place to hear about data and how to prep for the year, EOGs, and Beyond!

Please complete the survey below to help us gauge participation.

Level-Up Curriculum Night Attendance Poll

More information to come!

PTO Corner

BOOK FAIR IS ALMOST HERE!

Get ready, ACS—our Scholastic Book Fair is coming September 14–19! We’re especially excited to kick off this year after ACS was named a FY27 Scholastic Reading Champion, an honor awarded to only 500 schools nationwide!

We need volunteers! Help us make Book Fair week a huge success by signing up for a shift:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4A822A6F4CF8-65451184-fall

Set up your child’s eWallet for an easy, cash-free way to shop the Fair:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/alamancecommunityschl

DON’T MISS $10 PTO MEMBERSHIP!PTO memberships are only $10 through August 31! Members enjoy special perks throughout the year, so join before the discounted rate is gone:https://forms.gle/WjhTuFbAD9sYbQnH7

We can’t wait for an incredible Book Fair week and another amazing year of All Paws In!

Coyote Sports Corner

New Parent App for Dismissal! Download Today!

https://kidaccount.com/parent-app-help/

With the Parent Connect App, parents can:

View and manage their student's dismissal information.
Submit dismissal change requests.
Receive notifications when dismissal changes are approved.
Manage their approved pick-up contacts.

You must complete your Annual Update Forms in Infinite Campus Parent Portal and connect to the app with an approved Parent email account.

7th Graders Need Updated Immunizations

Students entering 7th grade are required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine and one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine for individuals who have not already received those vaccines. Please contact your student's health care provider or the local health department to obtain an updated immunization record or to make an appointment, if your child needs those vaccines.

If proof of vaccination is not provided within 30 calendar days of the first day of school, your child will be excluded from school until a current shot record is provided, as required by law. This exclusion goes into effect on September 11th.

For more information on required immunizations in NC, please visit: https://immunization.dph.ncdhhs.gov/family/nc_immnz_requirements.htm

If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to Leslie Jewell at ljewell@alamancecommunityschool.net

Carline Updates

While we have been doing a great job with carline, here are some updates and reminders:

Morning:

Please don't line up prior to 7 am. We have before-school families who need to be released, as well as staff who need to start their day(s).
Make sure you stay to the left until passing the middle school gym so that MS students can be let out as well.
MS only line, please make sure you arrive BEFORE 8:10. This gives
Anyone arriving after carline is done MUST come into the office to sign students in the main office.
Please make sure a parent is signing the students in.

Afternoon:

Do not line up for carline before 2:45 (12:45 on Wednesdays). While waiting in line, please only make 2 lanes (The 3rd lane needs to remain open for emergencies, sports, and early pickups.)
Once the cones are moved by a staff member, please travel the ENTIRE loop (The small loop is for emergency vehicles only). You will have to go to overflow and wait for your students if you skip the line.
Using the small loop and switching lines after being scanned will mess up the order of cars and prevent you from being in the right zone. Please stay in the same lane once you are scanned.
Dismissal begins at 3:15. Carline runs until 3:45. Please make sure you are present before the 3:45 cutoff.

I hope this information helps us all keep the carline quick, smooth and safe!

Last Chance to Grab a Yearbook!

“Coyote Pack” Facebook Group

Current & NEW families, join our Official ACS "Coyote Pack" Facebook Group. In addition to our newsletters and teacher communications, we use this page to communicate important information during the school year. The ACS Coyote Pack FB group is a positive way to connect staff and parents/caregivers, fostering effective communication and helping continue building the caring and inclusive community that many of us want for our students, st

aff, and families. The ACS Coyote Pack FB group is where you can ask questions, and our staff & involved families can answer questions and provide correct information. Families NEW to ACS are welcome to join as soon as they complete their registration in SchoolMint. Request to join today:

While everyone is invited to join, please be mindful of what is posted. The goal is increased information and positivity.