Jamie Miller
- Dec 3, 2023
- 3 min read

ACS Weekly Newsletter 12/3/23

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear ACS Families & Staff,

I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving break! It was great seeing everyone back this week. I am excited to share some highlights from this week at ACS.

1. Our first graders participated in the 'Flags for First Graders' presentation and each

student received a small American flag.

2. Grade-level teams shared their reflections from the last project and are working to solidify plans for the second-trimester project.

3. Ms. W. secured a grant to help her Musical Theatre class bring the first musical production to ACS!

We are excited to see what next week holds and look forward to wrapping up the first half of the school year with enthusiasm and appreciation for what ACS has accomplished despite the obstacles we have faced. We are grateful for your support and for persevering with us. It takes a community!

Best,

Jamie Miller, Principal

IMPORTANT DATES:

December 4: Virtual Literacy and Math Family Night 5:00-7:00 PM (info below)

December 12: Early Release (11:45 dismissal)

December 13-January 2: Moving Days and Winter Break

January 3: Students return to school

*The Board approved the 2024-2025 calendar in November. It can be found on our website and is included here as well.

REMINDERS

REVISED CALENDAR & WORK DAYS FOR MOVING:

Students will begin their winter break early and make Tuesday, December 12 an Early Release Day with dismissal at 11:45 AM, so that staff can begin to move classrooms and offices into the cottage.
Students will be out of school for the remainder of the week on Wednesday, December 13, Thursday, December 14, and Friday, December 15.
Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 3 and our 5th and 6th graders will finally be in the cottage!
Please see the attached Revised 2023 - 2024 Calendar that reflects the changes and you can also find it on our website using this link: 2023-2024 ACS Calendar - Board Approved & Revised 10.19.23

ACS LITERACY & MATH FAMILY NIGHT

Please join us for a virtual literacy and math night event! Our interventionists and English Learner teachers will host this informative and interactive event, and there will be a drawing for an individualized literacy and math basket of goodies for those who attend!

Monday, December 4 · 5:20 – 7:00pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rxf-djeq-eyw

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 347-687-5929‬ PIN: ‪554 891 654‬#

THE GIVING TREE

Almost all the Giving Tree tags have been claimed, but a few remain if you are interested in giving a gift to a student for the holidays. Please return all gifts to the office by this Wednesday, December 6th. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity!

Thanks,

Kellie Stubblefield

ATHLETICS

ACS Cheer Clinic is continuing to go well. The team is learning chants and working on jumps outside when the weather permits. They will start learning a mini routine for their February showcase in January.

ACS will offer golf in the spring. Coach Long is working to schedule matches with area schools. Stay tuned for more information.

PTO NEWS

November Skate Night was a wonderful break from the cold outside, partying with our friends inside. We rolled our way to $325 for the night! Thanks to everyone who made it out to join us!

December Zaxby's Night will be Tuesday, December 5th at the 501 South Main Street location in Graham. There is no grade level competition this month, but we will still earn 10% of all purchases made between 5:00 and 8:00 pm in the restaurant, the drive-thru, and on the app!

Tuesday, December 5 the ACS Hospitality Committee will be hosting a Winter Holiday-themed teacher and staff luncheon. Tables will be decorated with red buffalo plaid, and we will serve a lavish chili bar with an assortment of winter holiday cookies! We are serving approximately 80 people, so we will need lots of chili! If you would like to donate to the luncheon, you can find more details on the SignUp Genius here: https://shorturl.at/CJO14

you there!

GENESIS

Reminder: Winter Wonderland Camp from Tuesday, December 12 - Friday, December 15. $99 Until Nov 15

The camp will operate on:

Tuesday, December 12: 11:45 AM - 4:00 PM (Early Release for Students & Winter Break Begins for Students)
Wednesday, December 13: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Thursday, December 14: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
Friday, December 15: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

You can register for the Winter Wonderland Camp using this link: https://www.hisawyer.com/genesis-athletics/schedules/activity-set/556512

NOW HIRING FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

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 Jamie Miller at jmiller@alamancecommunityschool.net

LINK TO APPLICATION