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ACS Newsletter October 26, 2025
- J. Marquice Miller
- Oct 26
- 8 min read
Greetings, Coyote Families. We have had a nice, full week, and the excitement continues: Somebody shout 'MYBOOSTER.COM'!!!!!!!! We are at Boosterthon!!!!! For our new families, please be aware that we will be exhausted after the next few weeks, but also know that it will be worth it. Booster is a program that not only builds community and school spirit, but it is also one of our most lucrative fundraisers, allowing us to continue functioning independently of a large district and ensuring our students receive the best educational experience possible. Keep a lookout for all things booster via email, Newsletters, and social media.
The Goal is $40,000 with at least 40 states represented. We haven’t officially kicked off yet, but we've already raised $ 2,400 and have 12 states represented! The students and staff will kick off with a Pep Rally on Wednesday, and there will be a fun run/ Glow Run on Thursday, November 6th, where families can come and cheer on your students (They are also free to leave with you after they finish the funrun!)
Spring Sports have completed their tryouts, and we will post the teams soon. Additionally, a Winter Sports Jamboree will take place on November 3 to introduce our teams and kick off their season. See the Flyer Below for more information!
Elementary Carline Reminder: Please Do Not Use the Inner Circle: We understand mornings/afternoons can be rushed, but we need your help to keep carline safe! For the safety of our students/staff/parents, and to maintain an efficient traffic flow, please remember that the inner lane/circle is closed for afternoon carline and should not be used. Utilizing only the outer two lanes helps us keep the line moving smoothly and safely. This requires you to follow the whole loop around. If you do not adhere to this rule, you will be asked to exit the carline and re-enter the correct way. Thank you for your cooperation!
*There have been several changes, not just at ACS, but at schools all over North Carolina. Please know that the changes we implement are not intended to frustrate you. Change can be hard, but we will only implement changes that make ACS more efficient and keep our staff and students safe. Supporting the changes will help them run smoothly when implemented. When implementing change, be aware that complaints often slow the process, but potential solutions are always welcome. Thank you all again, and let's have a great week!
Boosterthon Spirit Week
Please stay Abreast of the Themes for each day. The daily theme reminders will be posted in the Facebook group as well.
ACS Campus Clean Up
All Hands on Deck! Let's all chip in to make our Campus Pop!
Clothing Donations Needed
We have received a few requests for gently used clothing suitable for the fall and winter seasons. If you have any of the following sizes and are willing to donate them, we would greatly appreciate it. You may drop the clothing off at the front office, and we will make sure it gets to the appropriate families.
Boys'/Mens' Fall/Winter Clothing Sizes- 9-24 months, 3T, 7/8, 8y, 8-10, 13y, 30x32 mens' pants, small mens' shirts, M/L mens' sweatpants
Boys/Mens' Shoes- Toddler 7.5-8, 2.5y, Mens 10-10.5
Girls' Fall/Winter Clothing Sizes- 6/7, 8 (pants especially!)
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Kellie Stubblefield
Community Outreach Coordinator
26-27 School Calendar
*The Board approved the 2026-2027 calendar at the last board meeting. It can be found on our website and is included here as well for your convenience. Please
PTO
PTO Memberships
We’re launching PTO memberships for the first time! Memberships are just $15 per family for the year. These help fund events, teacher support, classroom improvements, and more.
Calendar + Member-Only Events
Attached, you’ll find our PTO Monthly Event Calendar. Please take a moment to review it—some events are exclusive to PTO members, and we’d love to have you participate!
Monthly Treat: Coffee Giveaway!
Each month, we’ll randomly select one PTO member from our teachers/staff to receive a coffee delivery from Rambling River—just our way of saying thanks for all you do.
Click here to sign up for PTO Membershiphttps://forms.gle/qJMUZDvywaVYXS3S7
ACS PTO Merch Store is LIVE!
We’re so excited to partner with you this year to make ACS the best it can be. If you have any questions or ideas, we’re always happy to hear from you at AlamanceCommunitySchoolPTO@gmail.com.
Let’s make this year amazing—together!
Warm regards,
PTO Exectutive Board!
COYOTE CAFE!
Stop by the Coyote Cafe this Thursday! Students may purchase flavored water, granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers and a variety of other healthy but delicious snacks for only $1 each. All proceeds go to providing weekend meals to our families in need. Please support our ACS Food Pantry by stopping by the elementary gym every Thursday during morning carline (7:45-8:15am).
Thank you!
ACS Ambassadors
ACS Curriculum Feedback
As we prepare for our upcoming Curriculum Night, we are eager to hear your thoughts, questions, and input concerning our school's curriculum. Parent involvement is a vital part of our students' success, and your perspective is invaluable as we continue to shape and refine the educational experience here at ACS.
To ensure we receive as much feedback as possible, we kindly ask you to complete this brief survey:
Please complete the survey by November 2nd. Your responses will help guide our talks and presentations during Curriculum Night and inform our instructional planning.
We look forward to a productive conversation and to seeing you on Wednesday, November 5th, for our Curriculum Night and Kindergarten - 4th Grade Project Celebrations!
Sincerely,
ACS Instructional Leadership Team
ACS SPORTS UPDATE
ACS WINTER SPORTS KICKOFF:
The Coyotes of ACS will begin their winter sports practices the week of October 27th. Special thanks to every single student-athlete who participated in our 25-26 Winter Sports Tryouts. The dedication, passion, and skills displayed were truly great to see.
Special Congratulations to those athletes who were selected to represent ACS for Girls & Boys Basketball & Cheerleading this year!
ACS WINTER SPORTS NEXT UP:
11/3 Coyotes Countdown (Basketball & Cheerleading Jamboree)
When: November 3rd, 2025 4:15 pm
Where: Middle School Gymnasium
Admission: $5.00
11/4 Home Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy* (PMAC)
Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm
Where: Middle School Gymnasium
Admission: $5.00
Fall Athletic Fee:
Fall Athletic Families, please check your athletes' Infinite Campus account to make sure you have satisfied your fall athletic fee. Our payment system was adjusted, and some families' payments were not accepted. Failure to pay the $25 athletic fee could impact your athletes' winter/spring tryout status or disqualify them from receiving end-of-year awards at our sports banquet.
"We have extended the due date. Please pay the Fall Sports Participation fee ASAP."
Due Date: 10/31/25
-ACS Finance Department
COACHES CORNER:
" If you can learn to use adversity right, it will buy you a ticket to a place you could not have gone any other way."
Tony Bennett (Retired University of Virginia Head Men's Basketball Coach, 2019 NCAA Men's National Champion, 2x Naismith Coach of the Year, 2x AP Coach of the Year)
ACS ATHLETIC SWAG:
Gearing up for our Winter Sports Season? Need ACS Athletic wear? Our ACS PTO will be running an athletic apparel store for our athletics teams. Want to show your coyote pride?
SPORTS PHYSICALS:
Middle School students in grades 6th-8th interested in trying out for ACS Sports would need to submit a new physical examination form and concussion form for 25-26.
The Sports Physical and Concussion Form is required to try out for sports teams at Alamance Community School. These forms can be found and printed on the link below:
Darius J. Long, M.S.M.
MS-PE/Athletic Director
Alamance Community School
336.270.5052 (ext. 505 )
Looking for Members to Join our Team.
We are looking for a Licensed Teacher to support our Elementary Math Students. We are also seeking additional substitutes.
Interested or know someone who might be?
Please complete the application below!
Let’s work together to support our students — every day, in every way!
REMINDERS
Reminders about dress code, attendance, and lunch :)
MY HOT LUNCHBOX
We continue to partner with My Hot Lunchbox for optional hot lunches.
Vendor Lineup:
Monday - La Fiesta
Tuesday - Subway
Wednesday - Zaxby's
Thursday - CiCi's Pizza
Friday - Americana Cafe
Order Now Deadline: 12:00 noon the day before delivery.
Reminder: Pack reusable water bottles daily. No sodas or colorful sugary drinks allowed.
Make the process easier. Download the app! See the instructions below!
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
You must complete a new application each school year.
Pick up applications during Open House or at the front office. Forms are available at the front office and will be shared at Open House. It may take up to 2 weeks to process, so please send lunch from home or order from My Hot Lunchbox until confirmed.
“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.
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 don't have to be an educator to volunteer, and everyone is welcome. Please click on the ACS Volunteer Form Link below to find ways you can volunteer to support our school. https://forms.gle/6iPiTAYNhm14BezV6
IMPORTANT DATES
10/27/2025 | ACS SPIRIT WEEK: JERSEY DAY! NCCI-A 5th and 8th Grade Science |
10/28/2025 | ACS SPIRIT WEEK: PINK OUT (Breast Cancer Awareness) RtA (4th Grade Only) |
10/29/2025 | ACS SPIRIT WEEK: TWIN w/ A TEACHER, CLASSMATE or FRIEND 4th Grade Rta Testing Make Up (4th ONLY) Early Release for students. Dismissal begins at 1:15 ACS Campus Beautification Day 2-4 With Parents or Permission slips signed only! Boosterthon Kickoff Pep Rally |
10/30/2025 | ACS SPIRIT WEEK: DECADE DAY
3rd Grade Field Trip |
10/31/2025 | ACS SPIRIT WEEK: DISNEY OR BOOK CHARACTER |
11/3/2025 | Coyotes Countdown (Basketball & Cheerleading Jamboree) When: November 3rd, 2025 4:15 pm Where: Middle School Gymnasium Admission: $5.00 |
11/4/2025 | ACS's very FIRST Home Basketball vs. Grace Christian Academy* (PMAC) Girls 4:15 pm Boys 5:30 pm Where: Middle School Gymnasium Admission: $5.00 |
11/5/2025 | Early Release for students. Dismissal begins at 1:15 |
11/6/2025 | Boosterthon Fun Run and Glow Run! |
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