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Greetings, Coyote Families.
We made it through another great week! We have another full couple of weeks before we get a break and head into conferences. Speaking of conferences, teachers have been sending out requests and sign-up forms for conferences to be held on March 13th. Please make sure you sign up and reach out to your child’s teacher(s) if you can’t make it. Teachers and parents must be on the same page for the student’s academic and emotional success. We also have PICTURE DAY tomorrow, and the 5th Grade DC trip On Tuesday and Wednesday. Lastly, Thursday and Friday are teacher workdays. Please read the entire newsletter for more details and upcoming events!
READ ACROSS AMERICA
Read Across America was a GREAT success. Thank you for all who participated! And thank you Mrs. Nowell for heading it up!
YEARBOOK SALE
The yearbook sale has been extended. Please see the link below!
PICTURE DAY!
Picture Day is tomorrow, March 10th! This is for class pictures (Homeroom) as well as Sports.
March Pack Leaders of the Month!
ACS extends its gratitude to three special educators for their outstanding contributions!
Pack Leader of the Month: March
MY HOT LUNCHBOX
Make the process easier. Download the app! See the instructions below!
PTO UPCOMING EVENTS
•Book Fair 3/17-3/21
•Spring Fling 3/22, 9AM-1PM
We need your help! Sign up via the link below to join the fun!
CLOTHING PANTRY
We still need boys’ and girls’ pants of all sizes. Please bring items to the front office. Thank you for your generosity.
COYOTE CAFE
The Coyote Cafe will be open every Thursday during the morning carline. All items are $1; the money earned goes to our ACS Food Pantry. Stop by the gym for a yummy treat to benefit a good cause. We will sell flavored water, granola bars, fruit snacks, applesauce, crackers, and other goodies. All items will cost $1.00, and the proceeds will help the ACS Food Pantry. The Coyote Cafe will be open every Thursday morning until the end of April. Please stop by the gym this Thursday for a yummy treat!
CARLINE UPDATES & CHANGES
Here are a few reminders about KIDaccount, our new Carline App:
ACS SPORTS UPDATE!
Sports Picture Day:
We will have our Sports Picture Day on Monday, March 10th, 2025 2:30 pm-3:00 pm. If your student-athlete participated in a Fall, Winter, or Spring Sport and completed the season with the team, we will take uniform pictures. Student-athletes received picture packets on Friday. Individual or team picture payment information is on the back of the packet if you want to purchase pictures.
Girls Soccer Practice:
Congratulations to our Girls who participated this week in soccer tryouts! Our team is still looking to fill additional roster spots for our upcoming season. If you are a middle school girl in grades 6th-7th and are interested in joining the team we would love to have you! There will be an open practice on Monday March 10th, 2025 4:00 pm-5:15 pm (ACS Field).
Join Coach Neff, Coach Darden, and our ACS Coyotes Girls Soccer Team to show your skills! Parents/Guardians, if you have any questions about ACS Girls Soccer, please reach out to Coach Long at dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net or Coach Neff at kneff@alamancecommunityschool.net
Girls Soccer Practice & Game Schedule:
2025 2nd Annual NC Middle School All-Star Game:
Congratulations to Guard #0 Kenneth Calip and Guard #3 Camden Hawkins for both being named/competing in the 2025 NC Middle School All-Star Game. They would join 50 + middle school basketball players from around the state of NC in the games. Both athletes represented Alamance Community School well in this 2nd Annual All-Star Game Event hosted by Community 360!
Thanks for supporting ACS Athletics!
Darius J. Long
MS-PE/Athletic Director
Alamance Community School
336.270.5052 (ext. 418)
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY SCHOOL COYOTES
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men"
-Frederick Douglass
2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR
*The Board approved the 2025-2026 calendar in November. It can be found on our website and is included here as well.
“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 to foster good communication so we can continue to build the caring and inclusive community that so many of us want for our students, staff, 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.
GENESIS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL UPDATES
Genesis Before & After School Updates:
Karate Class
Last call for our 2nd Session of Karate! Class starts March 19th. Register on Sawyer
Late Pick Up from School
Students not picked up by :45 after will be transferred to the Genesis After School Program. Please pick up your child at the overflow door. Parents/guardians will be charged an after care fee to be determined by how often this occurs and how late the student is picked up, due at the time of pick up via cash, cashapp, or venmo.
School Communications - How to Receive Texts/Phone Calls and Emails from ACS
Last September, we completed the transition to a new school communication software called SchoolMessenger. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the way we communicate with you and ensure that you receive timely and accurate information about school news, events, and your child's education.
The new software offers several improved features, including:
SchoolMessenger App: Receive instant notifications about school events and important announcements.
Custom Notification Preferences: The SchoolMessenger app also allows you to manage your notification preferences for various types of communications including General, Emergency, Attendance and more.
SMS Opt-In: Opt-In to receive text messages by sending a quick text message to our school’s short code.
To help you navigate this transition, we have linked a few resources:
SMS Text Opt-In Flyer: Opt-In to receive texts from SchoolMessenger using the QR code or short code text instructions in this flyer.
SchoolMessenger App Parent User Guide: The SchoolMessenger app allows schools and school districts to inform guardians and students about school-related emergencies, school closures, attendance or other school-related issues. The SchoolMessenger app sends and receives notifications straight to mobile devices or desktops.
To download the app, please visit your app store for iOS or Android.
Important: If you already have an email address that the school has on record, use this email address when you sign up for your account in the app.
Please note: We will not be implementing Groups, Teacher Messaging or Teacher-Created Groups at this time.
VOLUNTEERING
We have loved having so many volunteers in the classroom! Thank you for supporting our students and staff!
Volunteerism at our school is a way for you, parents and guardians, to learn more about ACS, engage positively with your child’s teachers, and witness firsthand the hard work and dedication that all our staff - teachers, assistants, support staff, and administrators demonstrate each day.
It is also a way to support your student and other students by assisting with workstations or a small group, helping with clerical tasks or lunch, and/or something as simple as reading a book to the class. You do not have to be an educator to volunteer, and everyone is welcome! Please click on the ACS Volunteer Form Link below to find ways that you can volunteer to help support our school! https://forms.gle/6iPiTAYNhm14BezV6
WE ARE HIRING! Looking to build the team!
We are in search of Elementary, Middle, and EC Team members for ACS! If you or someone you know would be a good fit for ACS, please apply through our website under the ‘Employment’ tab (see link below) and email a resume to Mr. Miller at jmarqmiller@alamancecommunityschool.net
IMPORTANT DATES
3/10 | Spring Portraits and Spring Sports Pictures |
3/11- 3/12 | 5th Grade Washington DC trip |
3/11 | Girls Soccer at Mebane Community Park |
3/12 | Co-Ed Golf River Mill/ Burlington Christian Academy at Southwick Golf Course 3pm - 5pm |
3/13 | Spring Conferences |
3/13-3/14 | Teacher Work Days (No School for Students) |
3/13 | Co-Ed Golf Burlington Christian Academy The Valley Golf Course |
3/17-3/21 | PTO Spring Book Fair |
3/22 | ACS Spring Fling |
3/28 | Trimester 3 Progress Reports go Home |
4/1 | 3rd Grade ZOO Trip |
4-14 - 4/21 | Spring Break |
PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS
If you missed any previous newsletters, here are the links.
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