Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Field Day

Parents,

Due to the schedule of some of the Rowan students that help with field day, it is necessary for us to postpone field day until next Thursday, June 4th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Field day will take place from 9:00-11:30 on Thursday, June 4th. Thank you :)

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

School Tool Box Program

Parents,

It's that time of year again. You should have received an order form that was sent home with your child yesterday. If not, you will most likely receive it today. You don't want to worry about purchasing school supplies during the summer. There are no school supplies to select from by the time you get a chance to go to the store. You don't want to waste gas going from one location to the next trying to find the right supplies. Well, this is your chance to get ahead of the curve for the 2009-2010 school year and purchase a school tool box for your child now. The ACA PTA has made this easy for you. We do all of the work for you. This is not a fundraiser. The PTA does this in order to assist the parents of ACA and make the purchase of school supplies more convenient. All you have to do is complete an order form and return it along with payment to the school -- no hassle, no fuss. All summer long you can enjoy and not have to worry. Before school begins, we will have our annual Back-To-School dessert social in August, and you can pick up your child's school toolbox at that time. It will have all the supplies they need to start off the school year.

So don't delay! Get your orders in now and you will save time and money? Think about that lovely school box your child will receive before the school year starts. Remember, you have until Friday, May 29, 2009 to get your order in. Simply send in the order with your child or
submit it to the office.

PS. Book bags are once again being offered this year. Take a look and maybe you'll want to purchase one of those in addition to the school supplies.


School Tool Box Program

Welcome to ACA's School Tool Box(tm) Program...our exact school supply list (by grade), custom pre-packaged and delivered in a keepsake box.

Make sure your child starts the first day of school the right way!

What is it?

ACA has participated with the School Tool Box(tm) Program the past three years. This program normally takes place in the month of May before the end of the school year. The program entails developing a customized kit of school supplies for the students at a price that beats even the local "Big Mart." The School Tool Box(tm) Program offers one-stop shopping for teachers to equip students for the upcoming school year. Students are provided with all of the school supplies they will need for their grade level, according to the corresponding teacher's supply list. The program uses only name brand products and guarantees total satisfaction.

Benefits

Listed below are some of the many advantages of using the School Tool Box(tm) Program!

* Consistent - Students have the exact school supplies for their grade.
* Convenient - The hassle of going store to store in search of the proper supplies is alleviated. And parents can still pay by credit card.
* Cost Saving - Primary School Supplies purchases direct from manufacturers, then sells direct to the schools. The School Tool Box(tm) is less expensive than purchasing individual items from retail stores.
* Quality Products - The program is committed to providing students and their teachers with the best tools to enhance the education process. Primary School Supplies has the expertise to know which products perform best, from name brands like Acco, American Scholar, Avery, Bic, Crayola, Dixon, Elmers, Fiskars, Helix, Kimberly-Clark, Mead, Newell, Papermate, and Sanford.

Savings

ACA strives to make the School Tool Box(tm) Program the greatest possible advantage to students, service to parents, and benefit to ACA and its teachers. Here are some of the ways you save when you participate in the School Tool Box(tm) program.

* Buy wholesale - Primary School Supplies purchase directly from manufacturers and sell directly to ACA. The School Tool Box(tm) is cheaper than purchasing individual items from retail stores
* Tax free - ACA purchases the supplies tax-free, increasing your savings.
* Added value - The price includes packing and delivery in the colorful keepsake box.
* No shopping - You save the time and expense of driving from store to store.

PTA PRESIDENT,
Damon V. Briggs, Sr.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Friday, May 15th

Parents,

This is a reminder that this Friday, May 15th will be a half day of school due to Rowan University's graduation. School will be dismissed at 12:00PM with no lunch or aftercare provided. Please make arrangements to pick your child up promptly at 12:00PM to ensure that all students and staff can be home before the traffic gets heavy. Thank you for you cooperation!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser

Parents,

This Thursday, May 14th is Chick-Fil-A night at the Deptford location from 4:30-8:30PM. Each student who attends will receive a free homework pass. Also, the class with the most students at Chick-Fil-A on Thursday night wins an ice cream party from the PTA! You can eat in, drive thru, or take out...just tell them you are with ACA so that the school gets credit for your purchase!

Also, keep in mind that the Internet Safety seminar will be taking place at ACA on Thursday night at 7:00PM. Grab dinner with your kids at Chick-Fil-A and then head over to the school for helpful information about internet safety and how not to become a victim.

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

PTA Meeting Tonight

Reminder:

Don't forget that tonight is the PTA meeting, Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00PM. If you've never been to a meeting, it's still okay to come out to the last meetng. It's never too late to attend your first PTA meeting. Bring a friend if you would like!!!

On the agenda, you will hear from our school's principal. You will also be participating in the wrap-up of numerous activites and events as the school year comes to a close. Also, we will be electing officers to run the PTA next year, so you don't want to miss this meeting. It's a great place to come and meet new people and find out how you can volunteer to make a difference at your child's school.

The count down is on; less than one month remains in this school year. So come out and get involved.

Child care will be provided.


Damon V. Briggs, Sr.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Elementary Spring Musical

Dear Parents,

The elementary spring musical will be taking place tomorrow night, May 8th at 7:00PM in the Calvary Hill Church sanctuary. All elementary students and middle school choir participants should arrive no later than 6:30PM. We look forward to enjoying this presentation that the students have been working very hard on for the past several months! Have a great night!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Letter from Mr. Watts, School Administrator

Hello All,

I would like to thank everyone for all you have done to help keep the school running efficiently while I’ve been absent with both bacterial and viral pneumonia.

This efficiency hasn’t come about by waving a “magic wand” or by accident. It is the result of what has been accomplished over many hours over the last three years.

Thanks to Nick Di Croce for establishing a financial foundation upon which to operate. Thanks to Lori Di Croce for monitoring the finances and implementing administrative decisions. This has continued to happen because of her telephone calls and emails to me in which I was able to communicate administrative decisions to her from home and feel confident that they would be implemented.

Thanks to Danielle Cooper for effectively implementing the tasks that have been given to her.

Thank you to the discipline committee and PAC committee for your roles during this time. Thank you to the classroom teachers and our teacher aides for your commitment and diligence. Thank you to our parent volunteers who behind the scenes contribute so much to our school. I am so proud of all of you for in my eyes you are the “A” team.

Thank you to the students for their cooperation in order for us to maintain smooth day to day operations.

Thank you to our parents who often sacrifice to provide this education for their children.

Thank you to Pastor Brent for being available to open the plays and for lending his support.

Thank you to the school board past and present for your dedication. Chuck Pfeiffer, Marilyn Watts, Kathy Berkheiser, and Nick Di Croce you are much appreciated.

I also want to thank our PTA president – Damon Briggs – for the energy, vision, and the diligence he has given to this position.

I want to thank my sisters, Marilyn and Beverly, for their help with computer situations and for Beverly who takes care of School Dynamics, report cards, and progress reports.

I also thank the maintenance workers who have helped so much over the years – who not only do their jobs but also take time to pray for our needs.

This started out as a “Thank You” to those who have helped so much during the last couple of weeks. But as I thought about it, I decided to take this opportunity to extend a BIG THANK YOU to everyone. It is so easy to take for granted the things people do on a daily basis.

I wish all of our mothers a special Mother’s Day blessing filled with joy and happiness.

The secret to this success is the ability to delegate responsibilities to very talented people and then see them use their own creative talents in effectively handling those responsibilities. This is an opposite philosophy to micromanaging, and I believe it has created a dynamic pattern for success. All of you – you are the best!

I will be seeing you soon – “the light at the end of the tunnel” is getting brighter.

May God continue to bless and guide your lives as together we advance His kingdom through this wonderful medium of Christian Education. -- Wellington Watts