Monday, June 8, 2009

Piano Lessons-Click Here to View Flyer

Dear Parents,

Piano lessons will once again be offered during the 2009-2010 school year. Mrs. Anna Galbreath teaches private half hour lessons during the school week, working around your child's academic schedule. Attached is the registration form for piano lessons. Hard copies will also be sent home with your child tomorrow. If you are interested, please fill out the form and return it to the school at your convenience. Thank you!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Lost and Found

Dear Parents,

There will be a table set up outside Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with all of the items that have been collected in the lost and found throughout the year. If it is raining, the table will be inside the back lobby doors. Please take a moment to look through what is there and see if any of it may belong to your family. Thank you!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Calvary Hill Church Vacation Bible School

Dear Parents,

Calvary Hill Church Vacation Bible School 2009 will be taking place June 29th-July 3rd from 9:00AM to 12:00PM for kids Pre-K to 6th grades. As kids participate in fun-filled activities, they will learn how each one of them is loved by Jesus! We will have a great time with lively songs, hilarious skits,creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks?all of the things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun for children.

PRE-REGISTER AND AVOID WAITING IN LINE!
The VBS flier and medical release form are attached to this e-mail. The actual registration forms are available on the Calvary Hill Church website (www.calvaryhillchurch.com) and the ACA website (www.acaglassboro.org). Hardcopies are available in the main office. If you would like, I can also send a registration form home with your child- just reply to this e-mail to let me know.

SonRock Kids Camp can be an inspirational and educational adventure for your entire family. Invite a friend!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

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

Thursday, April 30, 2009

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

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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

Thursday, April 16, 2009

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

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Magazine Drive Extended until Wednesday, April 22nd

Parents,

I hope that you all had a wonderful Easter with your families! Please keep in mind that due to Glassboro Public Schools being closed this week, no hot lunches will be served. Students must bring a bagged lunch from home. We will still have pizza on Friday as usual.

The magazine drive has been extended until Wednesday, April 22nd. Students who turn in orders by tomorrow will receive a prize!

Stanford testing for all grades is taking place each day this week. Students have testing from 8:30 until lunch time. Please make sure that your child is on time and present for school each day this week.

Have a great night!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Registration for the 2009-2010 School Year is Past Due

Parents,

Please be aware that registration for the 2009-2010 school year is past due at this point. Book fees are due tomorrow, April 15th and computer fees on Friday, May 1st. While we understand that it may not be financially possible for some families to register at this time, it would be very helpful to have an idea of how many current ACA families plan to return next year.

A letter of intent will be sent home with students and we are asking that if you have not registered your child for the 2009-2010 school year but plan to do so, please complete the form at the bottom of the letter and return it to the school. Please keep in mind that this will not serve as registration for your family, but will allow us to begin to plan and prepare for the 2009-2010 school year based on an expected enrollment. Thanks so much for you help in this!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Important Updates

Parents,

I have attached the Week at a Glance for the week of April 12th- when we return from Easter break.

Pretzel orders for the next period are due by tomorrow. The new pretzel orders will begin on Tuesday, April 14th when the students return to school. If you would like your child to have pretzels, please send in the form with payment by tomorrow. I have attached a copy of the order form to this email.

Play practice on Saturday morning will begin at 10:30AM rather than 10:00AM. It will still be over by 1:00PM. All students in Act 3 are required to attend.

Please keep in mind that registration for the 2009-2010 is due at this point. If you plan on re-registering your child for this next school year, please turn your registration packets in as soon as possible so that we can submit the B6T transportation forms which are due to your individual school districts. In order to receive your transportation reimbursement, these forms must be submitted.

Thank you and have a great night!!!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Week at a Glance Notice

Parents,

I have attached the Week at a Glance for the week of April 12th- when we return from Easter break.

Pretzel orders for the next period are due by tomorrow. The new pretzel orders will begin on Tuesday, April 14th when the students return to school. If you would like your child to have pretzels, please send in the form with payment by tomorrow. I have attached a copy of the order form to this email.

Play practice on Saturday morning will begin at 10:30AM rather than 10:00AM. It will still be over by 1:00PM. All students in Act 3 are required to attend.

Please keep in mind that registration for the 2009-2010 is due at this point. If you plan on re-registering your child for this next school year, please turn your registration packets in as soon as possible so that we can submit the B6T transportation forms which are due to your individual school districts. In order to receive your transportation reimbursement, these forms must be submitted.

Thank you and have a great night!!!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Magazine Drive

Parents,

Tomorrow is the 1st date to turn in your magazine orders for the magazine drive. Students who turn in orders tomorrow will receive prizes. You can return the orders to school with your child and prizes will be given out during lunch time. Thank you!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Lunch Tomorrow

Parents,

Please be aware that the hot lunch option for tomorrow has been changed to chicken nuggets with a dinner roll. Please discuss this with your child this evening to avoid confusion ordering lunch tomorrow. Thank you!

Danielle Cooper
ACA Receptionist/Secretary