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ACS Newsletter October 31, 2026
Happy Halloween Coyote Families!
The Staff and students are still riding a high wave after a very eventful week with Red Ribbon Spirit and the Great Inaugural Trunk or Treat!
This week, students and staff will work through the Check-In Test results, analyzing the data so that students continue to learn and grow at pace. We will also have project celebrations, and the schedule is below. Let's make it a great week!
TRUNK OR TREAT WAS GREAT!
Thank you all for such a great turnout and fun! Check out our video reel!
1st Annual ACS Trunk or Treat!
Attractions Coupon Fundraiser
We are excited to offer our families and friends the opportunity to purchase the 2026 Attractions Coupon Books. The book includes a free 12-month Savings App with thousands of additional local and national coupons! Everyone can save a lot of money, and help us raise much needed funds for the ACS Athletics Department! For every 5 books you sell, you get 1 book FREE!
EASY WAYS TO SELL AND PURCHASE BOOKS...FREE SHIPPING!
ORDER/SELL BOOKS ONLINE with a CREDIT/DEBIT card:
● Go to SAPayNow.com/289407
- Select “Have my book” to pay with a credit/debit card for the book sent home
- Select “add another book” to order additional books
➔ SaveAround will ship orders directly to you and your supporters if you select “Ship book(s) - FREE SHIPPING”
➔ Seller will deliver your order to you at the end of our sale if you select "I have my book/Seller will deliver at end of sale”
● Post, email, and text our SAPayNow.com/289407 link to family, friends and coworkers so they can purchase books! They will enjoy saving money and supporting our group too!
ORDER/SELL BOOKS with CASH OR CHECK:
● Please complete all customers’ order information and your Seller’s information on the order envelope.
● Please make checks payable to ACS Attractions Coupon Fundraiser.
● Safely Return the completed order form with cash and checks to your group leader.
● Pay for and keep the book sent home. Your additional orders paid for with cash, checks or online will be sent home at the end of our sale.
If you did not sell or purchase books:
1. Please return the book sent home by 10/30/26.
2. Any unreturned book will incur a $25.00 fee to your students' infinite campus account.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Long dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net
Orders & Payments Are Due By: 11/13/2026
Remember, safety first! Parents, please sell to relatives, neighbors and coworkers.
Many THANKS for supporting ACS Athletics!!!
ACS 2026-27 Yearbooks are on sale now!
Guarantee you receive a copy of the 2026-27 ACS Yearbook!
Don't Miss Out - Order Today!!
We do not order extra copies, so please make sure you order and pay online if you want a copy.
$36 each - online only - Deadline is March 15, 2027!
How to Purchase
Visit the ACS Yearbook Store
Click the Order Button
Enter your student's information, then click add to Cart
Then proceed to the checkout process when ready.
New this year - Donate a Book!
Donations are greatly appreciated and offer all students the opportunity to have a keepsake of their school year forever. As you proceed through the checkout process, there is an option to Donate a Book as well. Please consider adding one or more donated yearbooks to your purchase if you can, and we will make sure donated books go to students who are unable to order. Thank you!
All yearbook orders are shipped in bulk to the school in the spring and will be distributed by ACS before the end of the school year.
https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/yb115739
Important Update: New Attendance Codes & Procedures
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) recently introduced new attendance tracking codes to help schools maintain more precise records. Here is what you need to know about how tardies, checkouts, and attendance codes are tracked at ACS:
• 3-Day Window for Notes: As outlined in our ACS Parent-Student Handbook, written excuse notes must be submitted within three (3) school days following a student’s return to school for an absence, tardy, or early check-out to be considered excused.
• Medical Notes Requirement: All tardies and early checkouts will be recorded as unexcused until an official doctor or dentist note is provided. Please submit all medical notes by uploading them directly through our Student Absence Form within that 3-day window.
• New Checkout Codes:
1P – Used when a student is checked out after the halfway point of the instructional day for a lawful reason (e.g., medical appointment).
2P – Used when a student is checked out after the halfway point of the instructional day for an unlawful reason.
• Understanding How Codes Work: Attendance codes show the specific reason a student missed instructional time, which is separate from whether they are officially absent under state law. For instance, if your child is checked out early after completing more than 50% of the instructional day, an Unexcused Early Checkout code is logged. These early checkouts will show up in attendance screens and the Campus Parent Portal, it does not count as an official absence in state reporting or core attendance, but does reflect instructional time that the student missed.
If you have any questions about these updated procedures or need help with the Student Absence Form, please feel free to reach out to Leslie Jewell.
1st Trimester Project Celebrations
Please join us to celebrate our Project-Based Learning and students sharing what they’ve learned and how to share it! This creative process is a big part of what makes ACS stand apart! Please see the schedule below:
Date | Grade Level | Time |
11/3/2026 | 4th Grade | 11 am |
6th Grade | 12 pm | |
11/4/2026 | 1st Grade | 10 am |
5th Grade | 11 am | |
8th Grade | 12 pm | |
11/5/2026 | 2nd Grade | 10 am |
11/6 | Kindergarten | 11 am |
7th Grade | 12 pm | |
11/13/2026 | 3rd Grade | 11 am |
There will be signs along campus to help direct you to Project Locations and parking!
5th - 8th Grade Choral Concert
Attention 5th through 8th grade parents! Please join us for our upcoming Choral Concert on Friday, November 6, at 5:00 PM in the Elementary Gym. Students in the 5–6 and 7–8 grade choruses will present a wonderful mix of classical, folk, and pop music styles as a celebration of their learning throughout the first trimester. We look forward to seeing you there!
Coyote Sports Corner
Winter Sports Tryout Week 11 11/2-11/6
" Thank you so very much to all student-athletes who came out for our Winter Sports Tryouts. Congratulations to our Winter Sports Teams! We are looking forward to a great Season! " Darius Long, ACS Athletic Director
Attractions Coupon Fundraiser:
We have two weeks left! Our Athletic Department is raising funds for all of our athletic teams! Attractions Coupon Fundraiser kicked off on 10/16/26! Purchase a coupon book for $25 Today! Coupons Savings Book has over $4600.00 in savings from your favorite restaurants/businesses and vendors!
Sample books should be returned or purchased by 10/30/26! Coupon Books make great gifts!
Parent Pack:
Winter Sports Families, please make sure you pay your Winter Sports Participation $25 Fee! Check your athletes infinite campus account today! All payments should be submitted by 11/6/26!
PMAC News: Stay connected in every season! https://www.piedmontathletics.net/
Coyote Cafe!
Please stop by the Elementary Gym every Thursday from 7:45-8:15 am for a delicious snack or drink for only $1. All proceeds benefit the ACS Food Pantry.
“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.
Remember: Start with an email if that can get your question answered better from a teacher or administrator!
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