Grandparents were the VIPS around campus on Friday, May 20 for Grandparent Appreciation Day. Some 500 grandparents got lots of smiles and hugs from their grandchildren as they visited with them in their classrooms, outdoors in a picnic area, and at a reception in the gym. Grandparents also attended a special chapel where our students had the opportunity to honor and thank their grandparents for their love, wisdom, and guidance.
Upper School Principal Meg McHale welcomed the grandparents and 11th grader Sam Glancey opened the chapel with prayer. Kindergarten students then took to the stage to sing “Happy Grandparents Day.” McHale then introduced a new video on ACS entitled “Growing Lives Rooted in Christ,” that highlights this year’s spiritual development theme — Deeply Rooted. The 5th Grade Worship Team and the Middle School Worship Team were also part of the lively program that had grandparents clapping and singing along.
Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen introduced the chapel speaker, Greg Louderback, who has three grandchildren attending ACS — Ruby, James, and Lily Boyle. Oblen thanked him for volunteering at ACS for several years, helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms and curriculum.
Louderback encouraged his fellow grandparents to stay active and involved in the lives of their grandchildren. “You play a critical role in shaping who they are and who they will become,” Louderback said. He also encouraged the grandparents to support ACS by regularly praying for the teachers who he said are focused on helping students know the truth in God’s Word. 5th grader Natalie Dickson closed the chapel program in prayer.
Thank you, grandparents, for the vital role you play in shaping the lives of our students.
CLICK HERE to view a photo gallery on our website from Grandparent Appreciation Day.
