The ACS Early Education Department is excited to welcome back three of its own in new roles this year. Joanne VanAcker (left), Brittany Correa (center), and Nicole Warriner (right) are all former ACS Early Ed aides who have moved up to be classroom teachers after completing their Child Development Associate certification earlier in 2018.
VanAcker (PreK3) is a former daycare director who teaches Sunday school at New Life Assembly. She and her husband, Jamie, have three children who attend ACS. “I am so excited to be a teacher at ACS,” she said. “It is so rewarding to watch the 3-year-olds blossom throughout the year. I love seeing the children’s faces when they learn something new or fall in love with a new book we have read in class.”
Correa (PreK2) attended Masters Commission ministry school and serves in the children’s programs at Praise Tabernacle. She and her husband, Damien, have three children who attend ACS. “My vision is to give young children an opportunity to be in a safe, loving environment and develop an excitement for learning,” she said.
Warriner (PreK2) comes from a background of helping others in tough situations. Serving in the U.S. Army and the Salvation Army, she was a first responder during both Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy. As a member at Mainland Baptist Church, she ministers in Kids Club, nursery, and special events. She and her husband, Jason, have three children who attend ACS. With enthusiasm and motivation shining through, she said, “I love watching the kids grow and learn new things even at the young age of 2! My goal is to continue my education, get my bachelor’s degree, and see where God leads me at ACS.”
Dozens of students, faculty, staff, and family members gathered for a time of prayer around the ACS flagpole as part of the annual national “
Tumblewheels – PK2-K – $48/month
Recycled art is the theme of this year’s K-12th grade art program. To start off the year, several elementary classes will be creating 3-D people sculptures using plastic creamer bottles. High school students in Art I and Art Workshop will be creating mosaic art out of plastic bottle caps.
We are in need of several pairs of black jazz dance shoes, like those pictured to the left, for cast members in the upcoming ACS production of Elf the Musical, Jr. Sizes needed range from children’s size 12 through ladies size 7. If anyone in the ACS family has a pair they could donate or loan, it would be very helpful as we try to keep the cost of the show as low as possible. If you or someone you know can help, please contact the school office.
On September 21, Pastor Urick Lewis, the Youth Pastor at Fresh Start Church, challenged our 6th to 12th grade students during Friday chapel to go “all in” for following God’s plan for their lives. Teaching from Numbers chapter 13, Lewis used the example of the 12 spies in Canaan to remind students in middle school and high school that God’s instructions often come with obstacles, but always result in victory if we trust and obey. “When things get tough, we’re tempted to think, ‘I did not sign up for this’ and give up,” he said. “But if we trust God, it will all work out in the end.”
ACS families, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to ACS Spirit Day at Buffalo Wild Wings in Mays Landing on Friday, October 12. 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 anytime between 11 am and 11:30 pm on October 12. Take-out orders are also eligible. We will also be celebrating the recent installation in the restaurant of an ACS high school basketball jersey, joining a pantheon of jerseys from other area high schools that hang on the walls of the restaurant.
After-School Band — 4th-12th Grade — Free
Gymnastics – 1st-5th Grade – $80 – 6 sessions