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.

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

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

Grandparents Day and Other Important Information

Dear Parents,

I have attached the Week at a Glance for the upcoming school week. The May events and lunch calendars are also attached to this e-mail.

Spring picture orders are due tomorrow, Friday. If you would like to purchase the pictures that were sent home, you can return a check to the school. If you do not want the pictures, please return them to the school by tomorrow.

Also, if you are registered for the 2009-2010 school year, the $100 computer fee per child is due tomorrow.

Those who ordered candy apples through the PTA fundraiser will receive the apples tomorrow! :)

Also keep in mind that Grandparents' Day events will begin at 1:30PM tomorrow. We will be having an assembly in the sanctuary followed by a time for the kids to show their grandparents their classrooms.

Have a great night!!! :)

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Intent to Register at ACA/Book Orders

Parents,

Our deadline for ordering books from certain companies is approaching fast. If you have not already registered or filled out one of the "Intent to register" forms, please respond to this e-mail if you plan to reregister for the 09-10 school year. This will enable us to order as many of the books as possible now. We will accept your registration and book fees at a later point but would like to include your books in the order if possible. If you have already registered and/or sent in your intent form, your books will be ordered. Thank you!!!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Bake Sale Tomorrow

Parents,

Due to the unexpected closure of school yesterday, the 6th grade bake sale will be taking place tomorrow (Thursday) during lunch time. 6th grade students are asked to bring in items to sell at the bake sale. Please send money with your child if you would them to be able to purchase a goodie at the bake sale. Thank you!!!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Spring Pictures and Other Information

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow is a FREE dress down day for students. After an intense week of testing, students may dress down for tomorrow without having to pay $1 :)

Spring pictures will be sent home with students tomorrow. If you would like to purchase the pictures, please keep them and simply return a check to the school made payable to Lifetouch. If you do not want to keep the pictures, please return them with your child as soon as possible.

There will be a meeting for all parents interested in helping during Teacher Appreciation Week tomorrow (Friday, April 17th) at 1:45PM in room 101. Details of Teacher Appreciation Week events will be discussed.

Textbook loan forms were sent home in registration packets several weeks ago. If you have not returned this form, please do so as soon as possible. These forms are submitted to the public school district and allow us to receive books (aside from the consumable books that are covered by your paid book fees) that ACA keeps on hand permanently.

Hope that your week is going great! It is nice to see the sun again isn't it?! Have a great night :)

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary