ACS Weekly Newsletter - 01/29/2023

IMPORTANT DATES

• TUESDAY, JANUARY 31: Grades 3-5 Reading Check-In #2

• THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2: Grades 3-5 Math Check-In #2

• FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3: Class Group Pictures

• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7: Grade 5 Science Check-In #2

• MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13: Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Conference Day/Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

YEARBOOK PRESALE DEADLINE is TUESDAY!!

• 2022-23 ACS Yearbooks are now on sale and can only be ordered online.

• During this pre-sale period, yearbooks are currently $20.00 each and can only be ordered online.

• Prices will increase after January 31.

• We do not order extra copies and so we will not be able to guarantee extra books will be available, if they are not ordered online before the final deadline of March 31, 2023.

• To order, visit: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB26632

• Please contact Leslie Jewell (ljewell@alamancecommunityschool.net) if you have any questions regarding the yearbook. Don't miss out - Order today!!

CLASSROOM GROUP PHOTOS FEBRUARY 3RD

• Classroom group photos will be made on Friday, Feb. 3rd.

• You can place an order online for only $10 at www.strawbridge.net and enter the code: FM414036.

Strawbridge Classroom Picture Feb 3rd.pdf

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COMMITMENT LETTERS FOR RETURNING FAMILIES

• Commitment letters were emailed to all current ACS Families on January 20th

• Current students do not need to reapply to return for the 2023-24 school year

• DEADLINE TO SECURE YOUR CHILD’S SPOT AT ACS is FEBRUARY 10, 2023.

• Please complete the commitment form by February 10th.

• If you did not receive the link to the form, please contact: admissions@alamancecommunityschool.net

APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION FOR THE 2023 - 2024 SCHOOL YEAR & TOURS FOR NEW/PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

• The open enrollment application period for NEW students (students not currently attending ACS) begins at midnight on January 1, 2023 and will continue through February 28, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

• The admission lottery will be held virtually on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 12:00 noon. Here is the Google Meet Link for the Lottery: LOTTERY GOOGLE MEET LINK

**Students that are currently enrolled at ACS and returning for the next school year (2022 - 2023) DO NOT need to re-apply for admission.**

SIBLINGS OF STUDENTS CURRENTLY ATTENDING ACS

If you have a student that is currently attending ACS and they have a sibling that you would like to attend ACS in 2023-24, you MUST apply for their sibling to attend if they do not already attend this school year.

LINK TO APPLY FOR A SIBLING: https://alamancecommunityschool.schoolmint.net/welcomeback

SCHOOL TOURS FOR NEW/PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

• We will have two tours for new/prospective families who are considering applying to ACS for the 2023 - 24 Academic Year.

• Tours will begin promptly at the allotted start time with an introductory message and video/slideshow, followed by a school tour with a staff member with time for questions.

TOUR DATE & TIME FOR NEW/PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

• Thursday, February 16, 2022 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK TO SIGN UP FOR A TOUR: NEW/PROSPECTIVE FAMILY SCHOOL TOUR REGISTRATION LINK

PTO NEWS

• Please see the attachment below about our Coin Drive

2023-01 ACS PTO Coin Drive 23.pdf

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SUBSTITUTES

ACS is currently hiring substitute teachers. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply through our website under the ‘Employment’ tab (see link below) and email a resume to Jamie Miller at jmiller@alamancecommunityschool.net. Link to application

PART-TIME NURSE

We are looking for a part-time nurse for the remainder of the school year. If you or someone you know is a nurse and are interested in working part-time, please contact Jamie Miller at jmiller@alamancecommunityschool.net

2023 - 2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR

• The 2023 - 2024 ACS Calendar was Board approved by the Board on 11.17.22

• Please make note of:

  • Fall Break; Winter Break; & Spring Break and the Summer Break - Be sure you schedule any vacations/trips around the dates that school is not in session.

• The First Day of School for Students is: August 8, 2023

• It is available on the school website under Parents > School Calendar & Schedules