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Race for Education Fundraiser Kicks Off — Help Us Reach Our $40,000 Goal

Our 19th annual Race for Education fall fundraiser, to be held on Friday, October 29, kicked off the week of September 20 and donations are already coming in. Please make a gift online today and help us reach and exceed our goal of $40,000 to support our educational programs and activities this year.

Race fundraising packets were sent home with PreK3-8th grade students and were mailed to parents of 9th-12th grade students. Let’s work together and reach out to our family members, friends, and local businesses to make this fundraiser our most successful ever.

Throughout Race Day on Friday, October 29, students in various grade-level groups will walk, run, or jog around our track for a 30-minute period, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To add to the fun, the Middle School and High School races will incorporate an obstacle course.

We are once again using a Race website where everyone can give online. Parents, students, and teachers can participate by sending an email to people you know asking them to be a Race sponsor and giving them the link to our fundraising website — www.race4ed.com/aceht.

Sponsors can give any amount, but if they donate $50 or more, a special Race sneaker sign with the sponsor’s name and the name of the student they are sponsoring will be posted on a school hallway wall or in a classroom as a sign of support. Donors can also be a “Classroom Sponsor” (for a gift of $200) or an “Event Sponsor” (for a gift of $400). Individual yard signs with the names/logos of Classroom and Event sponsors will be placed around the edge of the track on Race Day to encourage all of our runners. In addition, the names/logos of our “Event Sponsors” will go on a banner hung at the school for the week prior to and on Race Day.

Below are some photo highlights from our 2020 Race.

CLICK HERE to make a Race Donation.

Back-to-School BBQ a Great Time of Fellowship, Building Friendships

Our annual Back-to-School BBQ on September 17 was a great night of fellowship and a time to grow closer together as a school family. It was our biggest BBQ ever as we welcomed over 850 new and returning parents, students, staff, grandparents, and alumni for an enjoyable evening of  good food and lots of games and activities for students of every age.

The favorite activities included the Rock Wall, Ga Ga Ball, 9-Square in the Air, several inflatables, and going to the face-painting table.  The BBQ-goers also enjoyed several new food offerings — Kona Water Ice, Funnel Cake, and Chef Steve’s Kettle Corn Popcorn. Children and families also enjoyed a tractor-pulled wagon ride around the ACS campus, provided by the Pricskett family, whose son, Noah, drove the tractor. The Pricsketts, who are alumni parents and own Sleepy Hollow Family Campground, also provided dozens of picnic tables for seating at the BBQ.

Thank you to the many volunteers, including members of the Board of Directors, faculty, and staff, who were busy at the BBQ grill, serving at the food buffet line, doing face-painting, monitoring the student activities, and helping with set-up and clean-up.

We are also grateful to several businesses, a church, school families, and vendors who donated food, beverages, and equipment to help keep the cost of the BBQ affordable for our families. These donors included: Atlantic City Bread Company, Beacon Evangelical Free Church, Big Time Vending, Bimbo Bakeries, Ralph Clayton, Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar and Joe and Amanda Gregory, Herr Foods, Kris Jacoby, Liberty Coca-Cola, Doug and Lori Pearson, Steve and Alisun Richards, Sysco, and Paul and Terry Vogel.  A special thank-you also to ACS high school students on the Yearbook Staff who took the photos at the BBQ — Vera Huff, Mia Liggins, Amber Ramos, and Summer Scott.

 

 

ACS Students, Staff, Families Come Together to Prayer at See You at the Pole

Several dozen students, faculty, staff, and family members gathered for a time of prayer around the ACS flagpoles as part of the annual national “See You At the Pole” event on Wednesday, September 22. The morning gathering before the start of school began with singing led by staff member Kelly Flynn. Students and adults then took turns leading out in prayer as the the group lifted up our school, community, and nation.

Teachers from preschool to high school were also encouraged to bring their classes out to the flagpole area throughout the day during Bible class for a time of prayer.

Four flags can be seen flying daily in the flagpole area on the school campus — the American flag, the Christian flag, the New Jersey state flag, and the POW-MIA flag.

Since 1991, See You at the Pole has grown into a international annual event focused on prayer on school campuses from elementary schools to colleges. Now each year, an estimated 1 million students from all the world participate in See You at the Pole. Students in more than 64 countries have participated.

Variety of After-School Classes Starting Over Next Two Weeks – Sign Up Today

A number of interesting and enriching after-school classes are starting over the next two weeks. Soccer led by Prestige Soccer will begin on September 29 and Gymnastics, Art Studio, Art Workshop, and Intro to Sign Language will begin the week of October 4.  A packet with the Fall Class Schedule and Registration Forms was sent home this week with PreK2-8th grade students. The schedule and registration forms are also posted on the ACS website and on the ACS Family App under “Calendars.”

Red Cross Blood Drive at ACS — Friday, Oct. 22 — Register to Donate

Donate blood and help save a life. Make an appointment to donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, October 22 from 3:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the ACS Gym.

All donors will have their temperature checked prior to admittance to the blood drive. Since 2008, ACS has hosted American Red Cross blood drives to help meet the urgent needs of patients at hospitals in our community. Our goal for the October 22 blood drive is to collect 40 or more donations.

To donate, please make an appointment on the Red Cross website.

CLICK HERE to make an appointment on the Red Cross website, which is: www.redcrossblood.org OR call 1-800-REDCROSS.  Use the zip code “08234” and find the ACS blood drive by the October 22 date.

 

We’re Hiring! ACS Now Accepting Applications for Substitute Teachers, Early Ed Flex Aides

We’re hiring! ACS is now accepting applications and interviewing qualified candidates for substitute teachers for K-12th grade classes and for Flex Aides to work in our award-winning Early Education Center.

Following is description of the positions:

Substitute Teachers – Elementary and Upper School – Substitutes for K through 12th grade classes are needed. Certified teachers with a degree are preferred. Minimum of 60 credits required. ACS requires its employees to be Christians, living their lives as Christian role models. Spiritual standards must be met and a background check is required.

Early Education Flex Aide – Part-Time — Aides are needed for our Early Education Center classrooms to work Mondays to Fridays with flexible hours available between 7 am and 5:30 pm. High school diploma and experience with young children preferred. ACS requires its employees to be Christians, living their lives as Christian role models. Spiritual standards must be met and a background check is required.

CLICK HERE for more information and to apply. Also, please SHARE our Facebook posts about these job openings with your contacts. Thank you.

Support ACS by Purchasing a Boscov’s Discount Pass for October 20 Shopping Event

Boscov’s is once again holding its “Friends Helping Friends” charitable shopping event on Wednesday, October 20 and ACS will be participating by selling $5 discount shopping passes. The shopping passes will be available in the school office starting on Tuesday, September 28 and will entitle shoppers to a 25% discount at Boscov’s on October 20 for all in-store purchases.

ACS will keep 100% of the proceeds from the sales of the shopping passes, which will go into the ACS Annual Fund.  There is no limit on the number of passes you can purchase. Buy one for yourself and purchase others to give as gifts to family members and friends.

To purchase a shopping pass, please visit the school office or call 609-653-1199, ext. 323.

The participating Boscov’s store in Egg Harbor Township will be open for shopping on October 20 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.  As an added incentive, Boscov’s is locating special Ballot Boxes in every  store. Customers can fill out the bottom portion of their Shopping Pass, tear it off, and drop it in the Ballot Box. One customer from each store will receive a $100 Boscov’s Gift Card.

Thank you for supporting ACS with this shopping opportunity and please encourage your family members and friends to participate as well.

 

Music Department Seeking Donations of Violins, Woodwind, Brass Instruments

Do you have a musical instrument gathering dust in a closet that you are not playing any more? Our Music Department is seeking to acquire additional woodwind and brass instruments as well as several string instruments for use by our 4th and 5th grade students in Elementary Band as well as by students in the Middle School-High School Band.

Tim Rosie, ACS Director of Choral and Instrumental Music, said he welcomes donations of used instruments that are still in good working condition. The specific wish list of instruments is:

Flutes – 2
French Horns – 3
Trombones – 6
Trumpets – 5
Violins – 3

Please contact Mr. Rosie with any questions at trosie@acseht.org.

Thank you.

 

SpiritWear Sale Extended to Monday, Sept. 27 – Order Online Today

The ACS SpiritWear sale has been extended to Monday, September 27. Place your order today online and help promote school spirit while raising funds for our school.

SpiritWear items for sale include a variety of hoodies and sweatshirts and a personalized water bottle.  SpiritWear is for ACS families, with sizes available from preschool to adult. SpiritWear is also approved apparel that can be worn by students during the school day.

CLICK HERE to order your SpiritWear online.

The Parent Teacher Fellowship, who sponsors the sale, decided to extend the order deadline from September 10 to Monday,  September 27 to give more families an opportunity to purchase the popular items.

SpiritWear sweatshirts come as an ACS hoodie or crewneck in green or gray and feature the school name, logo, and Cougar paw. Green full-zip hooded sweatshirts are also available with the school logo. The metal water bottles can be personalized and come in green or black with the school name, flame logo, and a last name, all engraved in silver.

Prices for the sweatshirts and hoodies range from $26-$45, depending on the item and size. A personalized water bottle is $25.

Parents can choose to have their SpiritWear delivered to their student at school, reserved for pickup at the ACS front desk, or mailed.

Smiles Were Contagious on First Day of School — We’re Off to a Great Start!

Students and parents were welcomed with smiles and hi-fives by faculty, staff, and Corgy the Cougar, our school mascot, as they arrived by car and school bus on the first day of school on Wednesday, September 8. Our 2021-2022 school year is off to a great start, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store! Students in Kindergarten and in the Senior Class posed for special pictures to mark the day as a milestone in their lives.

Family members also enjoyed taking photos in front of the ACS photo backdrop set up at the main school entrance. Thank you to members of our Parent-Teacher Fellowship for being part of the welcome team and serving up hot coffee and pastries.

ACS 2021-2022 School Spiritual Development Theme — Deeply Rooted

What does it mean to be “Deeply Rooted”? Students began exploring the answer to that question during the first Thursday chapels of the school year on September 9. Elementary Principal Gail Alford and Upper School Principal Meg McHale spoke during the Elementary and Middle School/High School Chapels about the meaning of our 2021-2022 Spiritual Development Theme drawn from Jeremiah 17:7-8. The theme was also introduced during the devotional at the Early Ed and Kindergarten Chapel on September 10.

Alford and McHale talked to the students about the importance of having faith that is deeply rooted in God’s Word so that they are able to to stand firm and strong when temptations come and the lies of the world challenge their faith.

“As young people, you are surrounded by so much pressure to conform to what society says is normal or true, but society’s norms do not line up with the truth in the Word of God,” said Mrs. McHale, pictured below left, during the Upper School Chapel. “We have to study and know what God wants us to be, the way He designed us, and stand firm with deep roots in that knowledge.”

Mrs. Alford encouraged the 1st-5th graders in Elementary Chapel to help make their faith deeply rooted by surrounding themselves with friends who will encourage them in their faith, to attend church regularly, and to read their Bible every day. “We want to see each of you grow into a tree that everyone loves to see, that is strong with healthy roots,” said Alford, pictured below right.

The Spiritual Development Theme and verse are being prominently displayed on posters and on bulletin boards throughout the school building and in classrooms. On the first day of school, faculty and staff wore T-shirts promoting the theme and students will soon be receiving class T-shirts with the theme to wear throughout the year.

Please pray with us that our students will grow closer in their relationship with God throughout this year as they encounter lessons and activities focused on being deeply rooted — fearless and blessed.

 

Teachers, Staff Excited for New School Year, Received Important In-Service Training

ACS teachers worked hard preparing their classrooms to be a warm, loving, and welcoming place for their students as the school year got underway on September 8. In late August, teachers and staff attended In-Service training and workshops where they had an opportunity to get acquainted, review school policies and procedures, and focus on this year’s spiritual development theme — “Deeply Rooted” — based on Jeremiah 17:7-8.

Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen welcomed and introduced the 17 new employees who have joined the ACS faculty/staff this year (pictured below left). The new employees are: Boys’ PE teacher Joshua Clark; 5th grade teacher Kaitlin D’aquilante; Spanish teacher Minelva Guevara; 2nd grade teacher Kristen Hockenberry; 3rd grade teacher Genevieve Huff; High School Bible teacher Pastor Urick Lewis; 2nd grade teacher Nayda Lorick; 1st grade teacher Lauren McCartney; 6th grade teacher Taylor McCreight; 3rd grade teacher Melissa Myers; Early Education Aide and Middle School/High School cooking teacher Jessica Shoemaker; Middle School Language Arts teacher Linda Stiteler; High School Bible, History, and Language Arts teacher Robin Tolg; Early Education Aide Michelle Wheeler; 4th grade teacher Kimberly Wroniuk; Event Coordinator Joshua Zimmer;  and Elementary Music Teacher Juliana Zimmer.  Oblen also introduced another nine faculty and staff members who transferred to new positions this year (pictured below right).

Members of the Parent-Teacher Fellowship provided a tasty taco-themed lunch on Monday. On Tuesday, members of the Board of Directors donated and served breakfast and Board member Pastor Chaz Wyckoff of Friendship Bible Church delivered the devotion focused on Romans 14:1-4.  Pastor Wyckoff urged the faculty and staff to strive for unity as part of the one body of Christ and to seek to glorify God in everything they do.

Each In-Service session began with worship led by Business Administrator Kelly Flynn, faculty member Amy Parker, Director of Choral and Instrumental Music Tim Rosie, and Facilities Director Bill Smallwood.  On Tuesday, Shawn Hyland of the Family Policy Alliance of NJ also gave an informative presentation on the status of legislation and curriculum in New Jersey that is infringing on religious beliefs and the Christian worldview and is promoting various political ideologies.

We’re ready for an exciting year of growing and learning.

Make Plans to Attend Upcoming Back-to-School Nights – Sept. 14 & 21

Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend our upcoming Back-to-School Nights on Tuesday, September 14, and Tuesday, September 21.  The September 14 event is for parents and guardians of children in kindergarten to the 5th grade and the September 21 event is for parents and guardians of students in the 6th-12th grades. Both events will begin at 6:30 p.m. and masks will be required to be worn when indoors.

Our teachers and staff are looking forward to sharing with you all the good things that are going on in our school and in your children’s lives.  Here are a few of the ways you can benefit by coming to Back-to-School Night:

– Meet and talk with your child’s teachers;
– Visit your child’s classroom and even sit at his/her desk;
– Meet other parents in your child’s class;
– Get an early look at some of your child’s classwork;
– Hear about upcoming school events;
– Find out ways you can get involved in our school as a volunteer;
– Learn about the variety of after-school enrichment classes and clubs offered throughout the school year to our students and their families

The Elementary Back-to-School Night on September 14 will have two, 45-minute sessions, from 6:30-7:10 p.m. and from 7:20-8:00 p.m.  Details about the Upper School Back-to-School Night on September 21 will be sent to 6th-12th grade parents and guardians in an upcoming email from Upper School Principal Meg McHale.

Come Out to Our 17th Annual Back-to-School BBQ — Friday, Sept. 17

We invite all of our ACS families, faculty, and staff to make plans to attend our 17th annual family Back-to-School BBQ on Friday, September 17, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The BBQ menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ pork, a variety of salads, Kona water ice, and much more, with games and activities for our students to enjoy. The BBQ is a great way to meet new families, see old friends, and get better acquainted with each other as a school family.

The cost is $7 per person with a cap of $25 per family (immediate family members only). Tickets can be pre-purchased in the school office or at the BBQ.

In the event of rain, the rain date will be Friday, September 24.

Soccer News — Varsity Teams Off to a Winning Start; Middle School Tryouts Rescheduled to Monday, Sept. 13

Congratulations to our Varsity Soccer teams for both chalking up a win on Friday, September 10 in a non-league game at home against Veritas Christian Academy from Sparta, NJ. The Varsity Boys won 5-1 and the Varsity Girls won 5-3.  We’re excited to see these teams continue to grow and get stronger as they begin conference play next week against Pilgrim Academy and Gloucester County Christian School. Tryouts for our Middle School Soccer Teams will be on Monday, September 13. The tryouts were rescheduled from September 9 due to rain.  Come out, bring your cleats and a water bottle, and be part of a great program that focuses on building skills, confidence, and good sportsmanship.

In the Varsity Boys’ game on Friday, three players led the team on offense — 12th grader Aaron Glancey, who scored two goals, 10th grader Manny Johnson, who also scored two goals, and 9th grader Chase Leach, who scored one. Working on defense in the goal were 11th grader Jacob DeNick and 10th grader Nathan Mills. The 24-member Boys’ team is under head coach Andres Tortola, joined by assistant coach and ACS alumnus, Tommy Tillis (’10).

In the Varsity Girls’ game, five players shared the stage on offense, each scoring one goal — Sophia Johnson (9th), Rebecca Kelley (10th), Reyna Lewis (11th), and sisters Eden and Eve Wilson (11th).  9th grader Taylor Sutton had five saves in goal. The 14-member Varsity Girls’ team is coached by ACS alumnus Carly Witherow (’08). Since 2015, Coach Carly has led the Lady Cougars to six consecutive appearances in the Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference (TSCAC) Tournament finals and five consecutive TSCAC Championships.

Both Varsity teams will face off next week in their first TSCAC conference games of the season — on Thursday, September 16 away at Pilgrim Academy and on Friday, September 17 at home against Gloucester County Christian School.  Come on out and cheer for our teams. Go Cougars!

Athletic Calendars with information on all upcoming soccer games are posted on the ACS website and are updated as needed. The calendars can be found on the “High School Athletic Calendar” and “Middle School Athletic Calendar” pages under the “Athletics” tab.

Parents in Prayer Group to Meet Weekly on Tuesday Mornings — Starts Sept. 14

Impact your children’s lives and ACS through prayer. Be a part of the ACS Parents in Prayer Group that will meet throughout the school year on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-9:45 a.m. in the Extended Care annex trailer. The first prayer meeting will be Tuesday, September 14 and all parents and guardians are welcome to attend. Masks must be worn when indoors.

The goal of the prayer group is to ask God to move at every level of the school, to work in the hearts of our students and their families and in the lives of everyone connected to ACS. We will be praying that our young people will grow in their faith and that their lives will be transformed by God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit. We will be praying that our entire school community would live their lives devoted to one another in love, through Jesus, to the glory of God.

Any questions? Please contact group leader and alumni parent Sharon Griffith at 609-214-2136.

Fall Schedule of After-School Classes Coming Out Soon — Band Classes Start Week of Sept. 20

The fall schedule of After-School Classes will be coming out soon and there will be something for everyone. The first classes to be offered on the schedule — Beginning and Intermediate Band — will start the week of September 20.  There will also be STEAM-focused classes and classes promoting the benefits of health and exercise, including intramural cheerleading and baseball. The fall schedule will be sent home with students the end of next week along with class registration forms and will also be posted on the ACS website.

The Beginning Band after-school class is for 4th graders and will be held weekly on Mondays, beginning September 20. The Intermediate Band after-school class is for 5th graders and will be held weekly on Tuesdays, starting September 21.  Both classes are free and run from 3:15-4:00 pm. The classes are led by ACS Choral and Instrumental Director Tim Rosie.

Please check the soon-to-be released schedule for the start dates and any fees for the other classes being offered this fall.

Keep On Voting for ACS in the Best of the Press 2021 Awards – Let’s Go for the Gold!

We’re still in the final round of voting for the Best of the Press 2021 Awards. Vote for ACS for Best Child Daycare Center and Best Summer Camp. Please keep voting daily — once on any device. Voting ends at midnight on September 19. Only the top 3 vote-getters will win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal — so let’s aim for the GOLD!

CLICK HERE to go to the Press of Atlantic City website to start voting.

Place your vote for ACS in TWO categories — for Best Summer Camp (under Community) and for Best Child Daycare Center (under Services).

Thank you for voting and please encourage your family members and friends to vote too.

Philly Pretzel Mondays, Popcorn Wednesdays Start this Week During Lunch

PTF Philly Pretzel Mondays and Popcorn Wednesdays are back! This coming Monday, September 13, the Parent-Teacher Fellowship will be selling Philly Pretzel Factory Soft Pretzels during lunch for $1, and on Wednesday, September 15, will be selling bags of popcorn for $1. Pretzels and popcorn cannot be purchased online through lunch ordering on RenWeb.

Pretzel and popcorn lunchtime sales will continue weekly throughout the school year.  Please know that the funds raised by the PTF go to support student scholarships and awards and teacher equipment and supplies.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Vote Now for ACS in Best of the Press Awards Final Round — Let’s Aim for Gold

Our Summer Camp and Early Education Center are in the Top 5 to win a Best of the Press Award, but we need your votes. Vote once a day from now through September 19 and help us collect as many votes as possible. Only the top 3 vote-getters will win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal.  Thank you to everyone who voted during the nominating round last month.

Now that ACS has made it to the top 5 we need your votes again for this final round of voting. CLICK HERE to go to the Press of Atlantic City website to start voting.

Please vote for ACS in TWO categories — Under “Community” vote for ACS for Best Summer Camp and under “Services” vote for ACS for Best Child Daycare Center. Please encourage your family and friends to vote for ACS as well.

Vote now Let’s aim for the GOLD!

Important Updates Made to ACS Family App for Mobile Phones – Please Update or Reload App

Important updates to the new ACS Family App for mobile phones went into effect last week so anyone who has already downloaded the app to their Android or iPhone mobile phones needs to update the app or delete it and reload the app from the app store as soon as possible. If you not have the ACS App yet, you will automatically receive the updated version when you download the app.

The ACS App is a useful tool designed as a new service for school families, faculty, and staff. Ordering lunch, paying tuition, checking a student’s grades and homework, donating to ACS, and much more can now be done quickly and conveniently right from your cell phone.  All of the applications currently available to families and staff on RenWeb can be accessed through the ACS Family App, in addition to other useful resources, such as school and athletic calendars and links to ACS social media.

If you are having technical difficulties with the app, we are ready to assist you to solve the problem. Please send an email to:  ckarabashian@acseht.org with any questions.

CLICK HERE to download the ACS Family App to your mobile phone or scan the QR code below.

Peter Pan Jr. Musical Coming to ACS — Auditions on Sept. 8-9

Calling All Actors! — The adventure-filled musical, Peter Pan Jr., is coming to ACS this November. Auditions are open to ACS students in grades 3-12 and will held be on September 8 and 9. Please register online to select your audition time slot. Students can also select the specific role for which they would like to audition.

Auditions will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, the first day of school, and from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 9. The registration fee is $150 and is payable as part of the online form and a part in the cast will be assigned to all students who sign up to audition.

ACS faculty member Genevieve Huff is excited to be producing and directing the show. She said there is room for lots of students from elementary to high school to be part of the cast. Any questions? Contact Mrs. Huff at: ghuff@acseht.org

Weekly rehearsals will be on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. from September 15 to November 10. There will be two performances — Friday, November 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.

CLICK HERE to register to audition.

Get Ready for Middle School Soccer Tryouts on Thursday, Sept. 9 After School

Calling all middle school boys and girls to put on their cleats and come out for soccer tryouts on Thursday, September 9, starting at 3:30 p.m.  Our middle school teams will be playing against public and non-public schools in the competitive Atlantic Cape Junior High League. Come on out and be a part of a program that focuses on teamwork, building skills, and learning the importance of good sportsmanship.

Leading the teams as coaches will be Casey Hopwood, in her 8th year as head coach of the Girls’ team, and ACS parent David O’Donnell, in his first year as head coach of the Boys’ team.

The first games of the middle school season will be on Thursday, September 16 away at Gloucester County Christian School in Sewell. Information on all upcoming middle school games is posted on the ACS website on the “Middle School Athletic Calendar” page under the “Athletics” tab and can also found on the ACS App. The calendar is updated as needed.

Please make sure that all your student’s athletic participation forms are completed by the first day of practice. The packet of Athletic Forms is available in the school office and on the ACS website and App under “Athletics.” An Athletic Fee of $150 for Middle School players will be due for all players who make the team rosters.

We’re looking forward to a great season.

Lunch Program Starts First Day of School, Place Order on RenWeb on Sept. 7

The ACS Lunch Program will be available to students starting on the first day of school, Wednesday, September 8. Our delicious, healthy hot and cold catered lunches, which include a fruit and beverage, are once again being provided by Towne & Country Cafe, owned by ACS alumni parent Steve Thomas. Lunches must be ordered online through RenWeb by 3 p.m. on the day prior.

Some of the tasty lunch menu choices will include a turkey burger, baked ziti, chicken pot pie, grilled cheese and vegetable soup, a beef rice bowl, and more. A cheese pizza meal will be offered every other Friday, starting September 10. A Chick-fil-A sandwich or 8-nugget meal will be offered every other Friday, starting September 17.

The meal price for hot and cold lunches provided by Towne and Country and the cheese pizza meal will be $5.50. The Chick-fil-A sandwich or 8-nugget meal will be $6.00 and a Chick-fil-A sandwich or 8-nuggets ordered singly and not as a meal will be $4.75.

The Parent-Teacher Fellowship will also be selling Philly Pretzel Soft Pretzels for $1 every Monday during lunch, starting on Monday, September 13, and bags of popcorn for $1 each every Wednesday during lunch, starting on September 15. Pretzels and popcorn cannot be purchased online through RenWeb. The funds raised from pretzel and popcorn sales support the mission and programs of Atlantic Christian School.

Microwaves are available in the lunchroom for 6th-12th grade students to use. Please note that elementary students should not bring lunch items that need to be microwaved.

Highlights of New Additions, Upgrades to our School Campus

ACS staff members, contractors, and a number of volunteers worked diligently over the summer to accomplish important facility improvements on our school campus. The largest project involved renovating seven classrooms in modular buildings across from the main school building. Parents and students had a chance to tour the new classrooms on September 2 as part of New Family Orientation.

Some of the important upgrades accomplished in the classrooms included replacing tile floors with laminate, adding new windows and bathrooms, painting the inside and outside of the classrooms, adding new landscaping around the buildings, and installing new HVAC units. The classrooms are also all equipped with projectors, WiFi, security cameras, and a communications system connected to the main school building.

“We praise God for the way this very challenging project was accomplished in a short amount of time over the summer,” said Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen. “The addition of these new classrooms has made it possible for us to welcome many more students and their families to be a part of our ACS family.”

Other new additions to the ACS campus include the installation of new carpeting in six classrooms in the main school building, new striping of parking lot lines, and painting throughout the school. A new sensory exploration path was also added to a first floor hallway and students in the Early Education summer program got the first opportunity to use it. ACS parent Mike Jorgenson is also nearing completion of a face-lift to a gazebo that was relocated to be near the new modular classrooms.

We hope you will come out to see these upgrades and more at our Elementary Back-to-School Night on September 14 and our Middle School/High School Back-to-School Night on September 21.