We love our teachers! ACS celebrated the extraordinary dedication and hard work of our amazing teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7, blessing them with a variety of special gifts each day of the week.

On Monday,  parent volunteers in the Parent-Teacher Fellowship showed their appreciation by donating and serving a Mexican-themed lunch. The members of the Board of Directors provided a breakfast buffet during the Tuesday morning faculty/staff devotions, with Board member and ACS parent Kris Jacoby presenting the devotion.

On Wednesday, K-12 faculty and staff were treated to a delicious  lunch at Texas Roadhouse in Egg Harbor Township, courtesy of ACS parents Cody and Ceiara Panetta, who own the restaurant. There was also some friendly competition after lunch, with teams competing in a Quizzo Bible trivia game. Admissions Director Jessica Martin created the questions and two teams tied for first place and were given a tie breaker question — What were the Hebrew names of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Daniel?  The team named “Bill’s Angels” won and team members Greta Frontino, Abigail Mezza, Bill Smallwood, Rebecca Stonelake, Ashley Vaccaro, and Amy Whisman each received a $10 gift card.

On Thursday, teachers received a beach-themed tote bag, that included a beach towel, Shriver’s Taffy, Johnson’s Popcorn, sunscreen, and other items for a fun day in the sun. Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen, Elementary Principal and Early Ed Director Gail Alford, and Upper School Principal Meg McHale visited each classroom during the day to personally thank each teacher and give them the opportunity to select their tote bag.

On Friday, teachers received in their school mailboxes a special thank-you letter and bonus appreciation check from the school administration and Board of Directors.