Articles by: Lee Martin

ACS Hosting Blood Drive Next Week — Wednesday, February 13

Our American Red Cross Blood Drive is next week — Wednesday, February 13 — from 3 to 8 p.m  in the Multi-Purpose Room. Make an appointment online to donate blood and help save a life.  Walk-ins are also accepted. Our goal for the February 13 blood drive is to have 40 or more people donate blood. ACS has hosted American Red Cross blood drives since 2008 to help meet the urgent needs of patients at hospitals in our community.

To make an appointment, go to: www.redcrossblood.org
Use sponsor code: Atlantic Christian

 

 

 

National Junior Honor Society Applications Now Being Accepted from Eligible Students

Applications are now being accepted from students in grades 7 and 8 for membership in the National Junior Honor Society. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 22. Application packets have been given to academically-eligible students and are also available online on the ACS website under the Academics tab. Completed packets, including four teacher recommendations, must be submitted to faculty member Sara Coates, who is the Honor Society advisor. Students selected for induction will be notified during the first week of March. The National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 12. Please contact Mrs. Coates with any questions at scoates@acseht.org.

 

Gregory’s Restaurant Wins Golden Spoon and Souper Soup Awards at 2019 Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Benefit

Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar in Somers Point took the two first place awards in our 2019 Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Benefit — winning both the People’s Choice “Golden Spoon Award” and the Chef’s Choice “Souper Soup Award” with their rich and creamy Shrimp and Lobster Bisque. Sal’s Coal Fired Pizza in Somers Point came in 2nd place in the Golden Spoon Award with its New England Clam Chowder, and the Whisk Bakery and Cafe in Mays Landing took 3rd place in the Golden Spoon Award with its creative Cheeseburger Soup. We were thrilled to see some 400 people come out to sample the inviting variety of hot, delicious soups and choose their favorite. We enjoyed having Chef Joseph Massaglia, owner of Mama Mia’s in Marmora and Eat at Joe’s in Egg Harbor Township, join us again as our official “Souper Soup” judge, who had the difficult task of picking the best soup out of a very competitive field of contenders. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, donated to be an Event Sponsor, or brought cans of soup and other non-perishable items for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Working together, our 2019 Bowls of Hope was a “souper” success.

The Bowls of Hope showcased some of the best restaurants in and around Atlantic County serving up their specialty soups. Our high school students had the great experience of helping serve some of the soups and working behind the scenes with set-up, clean-up, selling tickets, and more. Students from elementary to high school presented 13 entertaining acts throughout the evening, showcasing their God-given talents and abilities. Students sang, danced, and even performed while riding hover boards. The high school duo of Ashleigh Martin and Lola Oguntuase preceded their act by talking about a student project that is being planned this spring to raise awareness about human trafficking.

We would like to thank and recognize the 18 chefs and restaurants who donated soup and helped make our event a success. Please join us in thanking them by patronizing these establishments. Our 18 participating restaurants and chefs were: Academy of Culinary Arts; Atlantic City Rescue Mission Kitchen; Barrels Authentic Italian Foods; Brick House Pub and Grille; Carluccio’s Coal fired Pizza; Chickie’s & Pete’s Egg Harbor; Eat Clean Organization; Gregory’s Bar; The Original Soupman Deli in Resorts; Sadia’s Tea and Coffee; Sal’s Coal Fired Pizza; Sofia Margate; Steve and Cookies By the Bay; Tacocat Linwood; Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall; Varsity Inn; Whisk Bakery and Cafe; and The Windjammer “Cafe Bar Grille”. We also had a surprise visit during the evening from Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who sampled some soups and presented our school with a congressional certificate of commendation for our event, which is benefiting our school’s educational programs, the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, and the Community FoodBank of NJ, Southern Branch.

We would also like to thank and recognize our generous Bowls of Hope Sponsors: American Church Group of NJ; B.F. Mazzeo Fruit and Produce; Clayton’s Self Storage; Edward Jones Investments, Jason Kiefer, Financial Advisor; Formica Brothers Bakery; HS Restoration and Cleaning Service; Olympic Physical Therapy; and Sadia’s Tea and Coffee.

Thank you to photographer Christina Kha for donating her services to capture these special moments. CLICK HERE if you are interested in purchasing photos from the event.

 

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Senior Servant Day Full of Fun as 12th Graders Serve Fellow Students and Staff Members

From carrying book bags and lunch trays to helping with homework and just hanging out, ACS 12th graders went all in for Senior Servant Day this Friday, February 8. The seniors spent the day with students or staff who had placed the highest bid for their volunteer services — all with the goal of raising money for their senior trip expenses. The good-natured seniors provided service with a smile and set a great example, especially for the younger students, who proudly enjoyed their company in the hallways and classrooms.

 

 

Servant’s Heart Club Makes Valentine’s Care Packages for AC Rescue Mission

Elementary students in our Servant’s Heart Club created Valentine’s Day care packages this week for the Atlantic City Rescue Mission to distribute to the homeless in our community. The 2nd-5th grade students created the care packages during their monthly after-school meeting on February 5. The care packages included hand-made Valentine’s Day cards that shared the gospel message, a pair of warm socks, and a bag of candy. Club Advisor and school parent Jennifer DiMaio said the students eagerly participated in every step of the project.

ACS Honors the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man who epitomized the 2018-19 ACS theme “All In.”

Throughout the school year, ACS students learn about the life and legacy of the late civil rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of their history/social studies curriculum. Several classes have been reading, writing, and watching videos about Dr. King over the past week as we approach Monday’s national holiday in honor of Dr. King.

The students in Mrs. McCarthy’s 3rd grade class, pictured below left, have been learning about Dr. King’s contributions to America and the characteristics that made him a great leader. The students wrote essays inspired by the theme — “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream, and so do I” — describing their dreams for America and how they can achieve those dreams.

In Mrs. Hoover’s 4th grade class, the students read “My Brother Martin,” an inspirational story written by Dr. King’s older sister, Christine King Farris, about one of Dr. King’s boyhood experiences that inspired a movement. Videos and class discussion have touched on the country’s history as it has dealt with segregation. The class also watched a video of Dr. King delivering his famous “I Have a Dream” to a crowd of some 250,000 people at the 1963 March on Washington.

In Mrs. Bird’s PreK4 class, pictured below right, the students read stories about Dr. King and his dream for a country where people of every skin color are able to play, work, and go to school together. The students created a banner decorated with their handprints dipped in different colors of paint representing various skin colors — almond, beige, caramel, chocolate, ebony, peach, and white.  Mrs. Bird said the students also talked about their own dreams for the future and their dreams were written onto white clouds that surround the edges of the banner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Gives Me Strength!” (Philippians 4:13)

At the mid-point of the school year, some are cheering, “We’re half-way there!” Others look at two quarters to go and feel the road is still long and the mountain still steep. Thankfully, Jesus walks with us all the way and gives us the strength to press on. We’re excited about the second half of this school year and looking forward to what God has in store for ACS and our amazing students, faculty, and staff!

“Take Note” Ensemble in NYC to Sing Saturday in Lauren Daigle Carnegie Hall Concert; Ministers Last Sunday at Crossroads Fellowship

High school students in our “Take Note” vocal ensemble are in New York City this Friday through Sunday for the exciting opportunity to perform this Saturday, January 26 in Carnegie Hall with Christian artist Lauren Daigle.  The ensemble members will be performing 15 songs during Daigle’s sold-out concert as part of a 200-voice select choir.  The students who are part of the trip are: 9th grader Elizabeth Alford, 10th grader Rebekah Kimmerley, 9th grader Mia Liggins, 11th grader Ashleigh Martin, and 12th graders Lola Oguntuase and Imohimi Unuigbe. Ensemble member and 10th grader Sydney Pearson is also participating in part of the experience. Music director Jaron Beadle and Event Coordinator Jessica Martin are accompanying the group. A dinner cruise for all the choral participants is part of the event experience and the ensemble and their chaperones will be attending church on Sunday at the Brooklyn Tabernacle choir before returning home.  The ensemble had the opportunity to give a sneak preview of one of the songs from the concert — Daigle’s “Light of the World” — when they performed on Sunday, January 20 during the morning service at Crossroads Fellowship Church in Pleasantville (pictured below).

 

 

 

 

 

Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off Just One Week Away

The Bowls of Hope Soup Cook-Off is just one week away — on Saturday, February 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the school gym. Buy your tickets online at acseht.org or at the door. All proceeds will benefit Atlantic Christian and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. An exciting line-up of some 20 area restaurants and chefs are competing in the cook-off, including the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Brick House Pub & Grille, Carluccio’s, Chickie’s & Pete’s, Eat Clean Organization, Gregory’s, The Original Soup Man Deli, Sadia’s Tea & Coffee, Sal’s Cafe, Sofia’s of Margate, Steve & Cookie’s, Tacocat, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall, Varsity Inn,  Windjammer, and Whisk Bakery & Cafe. Come out and warm up with tasty soup, rolls donated by Formica Brothers Bakery, and home-made desserts. ACS students will entertain the crowd with live music, and a Silent Auction featuring themed gift baskets like “Super Bowl Party,” “Baker’s Delight,” and “Family Game Night,” donated by our PreK4-8th grade classes will be held.

ACS Director of Development and Communication Carole Karabashian had the opportunity to promote the Bowls of Hope event as a guest on “Joe’s Table for Two” radio show on Saturday, January 19 on WOND 1400 AM. The show’s host, Chef Joseph Massaglia (seated in rear), will be our celebrity soup judge at the Bowls of Hope. Also appearing as a guest on the show (pictured seated far right) was Mike Talley, the owner of Tacocat, who will be entering a soup in the Bowls of Hope. Event Coordinator Jessica Martin will also be promoting the Bowls of Hope as a guest on the WOND radio show “Off the Press with Steve Cronick” on Tuesday, January 29 from 4-5 p.m.

We appreciate and thank our generous Bowls of Hope Sponsors — American Church Group of NJ; B.F. Mazzeo Fruit & Produce; Clayton’s Self Storage; Edward Jones Investments, Jason Kiefer Financial Advisor; HS Restoration & Cleaning Service; and Sadia’s Tea & Coffee.

Don’t forget to send in canned soup and other canned foods for our Canned Food Drive to benefit the Community FoodBank. Canned food will also be collected during the Bowls of Hope event.

 

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Re-enrollment Now Open for 2019-2020; Tuition Assistance Online Application Opens Feb. 1

Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is open for returning families and the re-enrollment forms can now be completed electronically. ACS families with students currently enrolled are being given an exclusive period of time from January 17 until February 15 to secure their child’s space for next year, ahead of the open enrollment period for new families, which will begin after that. The tuition rates for the 2019-2020 school year were recently approved by the school’s Board of Directors and reflect a modest 2% increase over the 2018-2019 rates. The new rates are now posted on the school’s website under the Admissions tab. Please contact Mrs. Heidi Sray, Director of Admissions, with any questions at hsray@acseht.org or 609-653-1199, ext. 307.

ACS families seeking needs-based Tuition Assistance may submit an application online on the school’s website starting on Friday, February 1.  The deadline for returning families to submit a Tuition Assistance application is May 1, 2019.

Early Education Student Re-Enrollment Procedure: To re-enroll an Early Education student, please complete the online “EE Schedule Form.”  The Early Ed enrollment fee of $50 per student ($100 per family maximum) will be billed to all annual and semi-annual payers and is due by February 15. Families making monthly payments through FACTS will have their enrollment fees automatically deducted on February 15.  The enrollment fee will increase to $75 after February 15, 2019.  Medical forms for 2019-2020 will be sent out at a later date.

K-12 Student Re-Enrollment Procedure: To re-enroll a K-12 student, please complete and return the fillable PDF “B6T Transportation Form.” This form may be returned to the school office by email, FAX (609-653-1435), mail, or hand-delivery. A signature on the B6T form is still required by the school districts. If you are unable to create a digital signature, please print the form and sign it manually.  The enrollment fee of $50 per student ($100 per family maximum) will be billed to all annual and semi-annual payers and is due by February 15. Families making monthly payments through FACTS will have their enrollment fees automatically deducted on February 15. The enrollment fee will increase to $75 after February 15. Medical forms will be sent out at a later date.

CLICK HERE for 2019-2020 Early Education Schedule Form.
CLICK HERE for 2019-2020 Tuition & Fees.
CLICK HERE for 2019-2020 B6T Transportation Form.

Legacy Gala Committee Busy Planning Special Evening with Kirk Cameron

The Legacy Gala Committee is hard at work preparing for this year’s exciting evening with Kirk Cameron on Friday, March 29. There is lots to do and plenty of room for others to participate with this valuable team. The next Committee meeting will be Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. If you are interested in helping with Gala activities like the Silent Auction, promoting the event on social media, or contacting potential sponsors, please contact Event Coordinator Jessica Martin at (609) 653-1199, ext. 314 or jmartin@acseht.org.

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Invite Your Pastor to Pastor Appreciation Day – Wednesday, February 13

We love our pastors! ACS students and their families worship at over 90 churches across southern New Jersey and each year we set aside a day to recognize and thank the important role that pastors and others working in church ministry play in the lives of our students. This year, Pastor Appreciation Day will be held on Wednesday, February 13, beginning with a breakfast for the pastors, and then an all-school chapel at 10 a.m. in the gym. Invitations have been mailed to pastors at their churches and were sent home last week with students in PreK4 to the 8th grade. Please talk with your pastors and ministry leaders when you see them at church over the next few weeks and invite them to attend.

ACS Inducts New High School Members Into National Honor Society

Six ACS high school students were inducted into the National Honor Society on Thursday, January 17 in a formal ceremony in the ACS gym that included the lighting of candles and the reciting of a pledge to uphold the four ideals of the society — exemplary scholarship, service, Christian character, and leadership. Upper School Principal Margaret McHale presented each student with a certificate of membership into the NHS.  Some 50 faculty members, classmates, and family members attended the ceremony, which was followed by a celebration reception. A separate ceremony to induct 7th and 8th grade students into the National Junior Honor Society will be held on March 12.

The six new members of the National Honor Society are Kayla DeNick, Emily Elgersma, Katherine Kong, Sydney Pearson, Daniel Roland, and Chloe Vogel. They joined 18 other 10th-12th grade students who were inducted into the ACS chapter of the NHS in prior years. Chapter Advisor and faculty member Sara Coates said the NHS was established in 1921 and is the nation’s oldest and most highly regarded student recognition program. The president of the ACS chapter, senior Rose Shaw, and four senior members of the ACS chapter participated in the program and spoke on each of the ideals of the society — Lola Oguntuase (scholarship), Rebekah Darragh (service), Ryan Lomangino (leadership), and Kathryn Winder (Christian character).

Re-Enrollment Now Underway for Returning Families; Tuition Assistance Application Period Opens Feb. 1

Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year is open for returning families and the re-enrollment forms can now be completed electronically. ACS families with students currently enrolled are being given an exclusive period of time from January 17 until February 15 to secure their child’s space for next year, ahead of the open enrollment period for new families, which will begin after that. The tuition rates for the 2019-2020 school year were recently approved by the school’s Board of Directors and reflect a modest 2% increase over the 2018-2019 rates. The new rates are now posted on the school’s website under the Admissions tab.

A current student’s space will be secured for the next year ahead of new students if the required form and enrollment fee are paid and submitted by February 15. A required form and fee submitted after February 15 to re-enroll a student will be accommodated if space is available.

ACS families seeking needs-based Tuition Assistance may submit an application online on the school’s website starting on Friday, February 1.  The deadline for returning families to submit a Tuition Assistance application is May 1, 2019.

Early Education Student Re-Enrollment Procedure: To re-enroll an Early Education student, please complete the online “EE Schedule Form.” CLICK HERE to go to the “EE Schedule Form.”  The Early Ed enrollment fee of $50 per student ($100 per family maximum) will be billed to all annual and semi-annual payers and is due by February 15. Families making monthly payments through FACTS will have their enrollment fees automatically deducted on February 15.  The enrollment fee will increase to $75 after February 15, 2019.  Medical forms for 2019-2020 will be sent out at a later date.

K-12 Student Re-Enrollment Procedure: To re-enroll a K-12 student, please complete and return the “B6T Transportation Form.” CLICK HERE to download the “B6T Transportation Form.” This fillable PDF form may be returned to the school office by email, FAX (609-653-1435), mail, or hand-delivery. A signature on the B6T form is still required by the school districts. If you are unable to create a digital signature, please print the form and sign it manually.  The enrollment fee of $50 per student ($100 per family maximum) will be billed to all annual and semi-annual payers and is due by February 15. Families making monthly payments through FACTS will have their enrollment fees automatically deducted on February 15. The enrollment fee will increase to $75 after February 15. Medical forms will be sent out at a later date.

An email containing this information was sent to all parents and guardians on Thursday, January 17. Please contact Mrs. Heidi Sray, Director of Admissions, with any questions at hsray@acseht.org or 609-653-1199, ext. 307.

CLICK HERE to see the 2019-2020 tuition rates.

Exciting Basketball Season Underway for Six ACS Cougars’ Teams

Cougars’ Basketball is in full swing with six teams playing in this 2018-19 season. Congratulations to the High School Varsity Boys’ basketball team, under head coach Dan Carney, for beating Gloucester County Christian School this week at home and remaining undefeated with a 6-0 record and in first place in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference at this half-way point in the season. Tuesday’s game against Gloucester was a real heart stopper, with forward Cole Johnson sinking a 3-point shot with 3.5 seconds left in the game that tied the score and sent the game into overtime. ACS went on to win in overtime, 59 to 56. Johnson, finished with 14 points, joined by other outstanding contributions from forward Landon Shivers with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 blocks, and point guard Ben Noble with 16 points. CLICK HERE to see a highlights video of Wednesday’s thrilling win. The High School Varsity Girls’ basketball team is also having a strong, winning season, with a 4-1 record and in second place behind King’s Christian School in the TSCAC.  The Lady Cougars, under head coach Kaylee Breunig, beat Gloucester County Christian 51-21 at home this week. The JV Boys’ and Girls’ teams are also seeing success and are gaining a lot of on-court playing time experience.

The Middle School teams are a third of the way into their season in the Atlantic Cape Junior High League. The Middle School Girls’ team, under head coach Grant Miller, started off strong winning a season-opening non-league tournament at ACIT and have continued to excel in posting an 8-1 record so far. Seventh-grader Evangelina Kim is the leading scorer off the bench as well as a strong spiritual presence on the team. The Middle School Boys’ team, under first-year coach Lee Martin, is currently 3-3 and continues to improve each time the young players take the court. Eighth grade guard Caleb Vogel has lead the team in scoring, averaging almost 15 points per game.

Christian Skate Night Brings Out 200+ Skaters, Raises Over $1,400

Young’s Skating Center in Mays Landing was full of energy on Saturday, January 12 with Christian music on the speakers and over 200 skaters on the floor! The sophomore class welcomed students, friends, and family members from ACS, local church youth groups, and even other Christian schools for an exciting evening at the rink.

The fundraiser brought in over $1,400 that will be used toward sophomore class activities and their 2021 senior trip. Two more skate nights are being planned — one each in the Spring and Fall of 2019.

Buffalo Wild Wings Spirit Day — Friday, February 8 — Eat Wings, Raise Funds

ACS families, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to our second ACS Spirit Day at Buffalo Wild Wings in Mays Landing on Friday, February 8. Eat wings and help raise funds for  ACS Athletics. The Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, located at 4311 Black Horse Pike, will donate 10% of the total bill of any customer who presents our special yellow fundraising ticket between 11 am and 11:30 pm on February 8. Take-out orders are also eligible.

Click on the ticket image to download a sheet of three tickets – one for yourself and two to give away! Spread the word about this exciting fundraiser to benefit ACS athletics.

 

 

 

Door Decorating Contest Winners Enjoy Class Ice Cream Parties

On Wednesday, January 16, Event Coordinator Jessica Martin served up hand-made ice cream sundaes for the winning classes of our 2018 Christmas Door Decorating Contest. Celine Melody’s 8th grade homeroom and Haley Price’s kindergarten class enjoyed their treats in the Multi-Purpose Room, while the party came to the classroom for Jennifer Kelley’s PreK4 students. Students earned their sweet treats in December when their decorated doors were evaluated on a combination of Facebook reactions and staff votes for artistic creativity, spiritual message, and student involvement.

Intramural Cheer Squad Makes Debut at January 4 Home Game

The Intramural Cheerleading Squad made its debut on Friday, January 4, leading an enthusiastic crowd in cheers and performing a half-time routine at the home game of the Varsity Girls’ Basketball team against King’s Christian School. The squad plans to perform at several upcoming home games, with the next appearance on Friday, January 18 at the home game against Calvary Academy starting at 4 p.m. in the ACS gym. In addition to performing at a number of home basketball games through February 15, the squad will be participating in Spirit Week and will do a half-time routine at the February 1 school pep rally.

The 18-member squad of girls from K to 5th grade, led for the 4th year by Coach Morgan Gibson, has been practicing weekly since early December, learning the chants, and practicing tumbling and stunting. “I was so excited to see so many girls returning to be part of the squad this year,” Gibson said. “This is the largest and most experienced squad we’ve ever had and the crowd loved seeing them perform the more advanced tumbling and stunting routines. This is going to be a great season for them.”  ACS parent PJ Santos, owner of the personalized gift company Lovingly Ours, once again has designed and supplied the squad’s green T-shirts.

 

 

New After-School Classes Starting Week of Jan. 14

Snapology Amusement Park Adventures (Grades 2-6)
Begins Tuesday, January 15

Design and build your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World?

 

Model Railroading (Grades 5-12)
Next session begins Tuesday, January 15

Gain experience in model railroading during this 6-session class. Learn to build a train layout and develop basic engineering skills that integrate science, math, general problem solving, and organizational skills.

 

 

ACS Students Create, Send Hanukkah Cards to Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue

Students from 6th grade Bible class, 8th grade Writing class, and 9th-12th grade Language Arts classes wrote, decorated, and sent nearly 100 cards with messages of condolence and encouragement to the Tree of Life Synagogue the week of Hanukkah. The Pittsburgh synagogue was the site of a mass shooting in October 2018 where 11 people were killed and 7 were injured. ACS students sent the cards in support of Rabbi Jeffrey Myers and the congregation. High School English teacher Katy Callahan also sent a personal letter to the Rabbi offering prayer and support from the school and explaining briefly how ACS students see the people of Tree of Life as their neighbors.  “This project was all about having a spirit of love and compassion for others,” Callahan said. “One way we can show our love is by following the Biblical instruction in Romans chapter 12 which says to rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn.”

“Take Note” Ensemble to Sing with Lauren Daigle Choir at Carnegie Hall

 

The ACS “Take Note” high school vocal ensemble is headed for Carnegie Hall later this month for the exciting opportunity of performing on January 26 with Christian artist Lauren Daigle. Thank you to everyone who purchased a beautiful poinsettia in December (close to 90 plants were sold!) that is helping the ensemble members raise the necessary funds for what will be an amazing and memorable experience.

The ensemble members are now busy learning 15 songs that they will be performing during Daigle’s concert as part of a 200-voice select choir. The students and their chaperones will be in New York for three days and two nights — starting with rehearsals on January 25, then performing with Daigle at her sold-out concert on January 26, and attending church at the Brooklyn Tabernacle before returning home on January 27. A dinner cruise for all the choral participants is also part of the event experience. The ensemble is also planning to raise additional funds at a Crossroads Fellowship Church performance on January 20. Anyone interested in helping underwrite the cost of this trip can also make a designated gift to ACS.

 

 

 

Christian Skate Night at Young’s Skating Center – Jan. 12

The ACS sophomore class is hosting a Christian Skate Night skating party on Saturday, January 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Young’s Skating Center (763 Park Road, Mays Landing). Tickets are $8 in advance and can be purchased in the school office or from Mr. Genter. Tickets will be $10 at the door. Maximum price for immediate family will be $30. Skate rental is an additional cost.

ACS to Induct National Honor Society Members, New Separate Induction Ceremony Added for National Junior Honor Society

The Induction Ceremony for new high school members into the National Honor Society will be held on Thursday, January 17 and a new, separate Induction Ceremony for middle school students into the National Junior Honor Society will be held on Tuesday, March 12. ACS first established its National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society chapters in the fall of 2012.  Since that time, 58 middle school students have been inducted into the National Junior Honor Society and 30 high school students into the National Honor Society.

Middle school teacher Sara Coates, who is the new NHS advisor for the ACS chapters, said students are selected for membership by a Faculty Council and must demonstrate academic achievement as well as outstanding character, leadership, and service. High school students in grades 10-12 seeking membership in the National Honor Society in 2019 were required to submit an application by December 11, 2018 and the Faculty Council is currently reviewing those applications.

 

 

Middle school students in the 7th and 8th grades will have the opportunity to apply for membership in the National Junior Honor Society in the first week of February. Students must  have a 3.5 minimum GPA and demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, and service. Four teacher recommendations are also required. The application for membership has been posted on the school’s website on the “Honor Societies” page under the Academics tab. Completed applications must be submitted to Mrs. Coates by no later than Friday, February 22, 2019.

 

 

 

 

New After-School Classes Starting Next Week

Art Workshop, Explore with Paint (Grades 1-5) – begins Wednesday, January 9

Have fun painting as you explore different types of paint and painting tools and paint in various styles. Watercolor, tempera, acrylic, ink, gouache…realistic, abstract, imaginative!!! What’s it all about? Find out at this fun workshop!

 

Snapology Jr. Engineers (PreK4-Grade 1) – begins Wednesday, January 9

Build fun and simple models using DUPLO® blocks. Use pulleys, levers, gears, wheels and axles while exploring energy, buoyancy, and balance. includes free-building time to promote creativity.

 

Drama Club (Grades 1-5) – begins Thursday, January 10

Everything you need to KNOW to be in a SHOW! In this six-week class, learn valuable acting techniques to help you play your next character – how to walk, talk, and stand on a stage, plus how to audition for a real production! Gain confidence and skills to prepare you for your next spotlight experience!