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ACS LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Mrs. Pegg has put together another exciting reading program for the summer. This is a great way to learn and grow over the summer. This program is separate from the Summer Leaps and Bounds program.  Details of the library summer reading program will be sent home shortly.

OPEN HOUSES: We have held two very successful Open House Events and are planning a third on May 13, 9:00-11:00 a.m.. Invite friends you know who might be interested in Christian education to come to this. Personal invitations are very effective in encouraging families to attend.

HELP YOURSELF AND OTHERS FINANCIALLY: Don't forget about the Capital Assessment Fee Incentive. If you are instrumental in enrolling a new family at ACS, your capital Assessment Fee ($500) will be waived.  For each additional family that you are instrumental in enrolling, an additional $100 will be waived from your tuition bill.  Don't forget to mention to prospective parents that ACS is fully accredited and is accepting 30-month-old children in our Preschool.

TEACHER APPRECIATION: The Faculty and Staff of ACS would like to offer our utmost thanks to the parents and students who have thus far given of your time, money, or "good home cooking" for our special monthly meals.

LIBRARY BOOK DEADLINE APPROACHING: All ACS library books will be due on May 21 in order for our librarian to secure books not yet turned in. Fines will double for over-due books after May 22.

HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS ASSEMBLY: In light of last year's great attendance, this year our Awards Assembly for grades 8-12 will once again be held at Greenway Park Baptist Church. The Thursday, May 6, program will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. Your attendance will show your high schooler students that academic achievement is important to you and that you are proud of them whether they earned an award or not!

PIANO RECITAL SLATED FOR MAY 14: Parents are encouraged to support their children by attending the piano recital on May 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Burlington.

PROCLAMATION/BAND SPRING CONCERT: The Proclamation/Band Spring Concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, in our air conditioned Gymatorium. This is a great event for you to invite some prospective parents to attend! A special reception will be held after the program to celebrate Mr. Manning's 30 years as Music Director in the high school.

ACHIEVEMENT TEST RESULTS: The results of our grade one through eleven Stanford Achievement Tests will be given to parents soon.

KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION MAY 25: The ACS K5 Graduation program will be held Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.  This program will also include the K3 and K4 classes. Please come and show support our youngest graduates. PLEASE NOTE: there will be NO school or daycare for the K3, K4 & K5 after May 25.

MAY 25 - 28 - GRADES 7-12 - HALF DAYS: In order for teachers and students to prepare for final exams, students in grades 7-12 will be dismissed at 12:30 on May 25-28. Please plan to have a ride for your child if he/she is not driving. Lunch will not be available on these days.

MAY 26 - 28 - GRADES 1-12 HALF DAYS: As stated on the school calendar, our final day of school for this year will be Friday, May 28. In order to enable our teachers to inventory books, average grades, and wrap things up for the 2009-2010 school year, school will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. There will be no day care on May 26, 27, or 28. LUNCH WILL NOT BE SERVED ON THESE DAYS. You may send a snack with your elementary child.

GRADUATION ON MAY 28: The school family is cordially invited to the graduation of the Class of 2010 which will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Andrews Memorial Baptist Church on May 28. We sincerely appreciate the use of the church's fine facilities.  A reception will follow graduation at the ACS Gym.

BOOK FEES: Book & Material fees for the 2010-2011 school year are due before May 15, 2010.  Book & Material fees received after that date will be charged a late fee. Our textbook order for the majority of our books for next year has already been placed and bills will be coming due.

CREDIT TOWARD YOUR CAPITAL ASSESSMENT FEE: It is not too late to earn credit toward your Capital Assessment Fee for this school year.  Ordering gift certificates or cards through the Scrip Program is the best and easiest way to earn credit toward your CAF and tuition. Don't forget to turn in your Scrip order to the main office by 10:00 a.m. each Tuesday morning.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The school office will be open Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. and closed on Fridays. The office will also be closed for the week of July 5th through July 9th.

REPORT CARDS: Report cards will be available onInfo Direct on  Friday, June 4. Your account must be paid in full before report cards can be viewed on Info Direct.

WALK-A-THON: Many thanks to the 197 students and their parents who raised money for the Walk-A-Thon!   We raised $13,800 gross of which $9300 will be available for the two projects - playground and computers. The other money went to pay for the prize program, administrative costs, postage, and other expenses.  It is amazing what can be accomplished when we work together!