Welcome to Altamonte Christian School!
God continues to bless us with an outstanding faculty with combined experience of over 180 years, and a support staff that loves serving the Lord through this school ministry. This is the forty-third year of operation for Altamonte Christian School and we want it to be the best year yet! I believe two things are important factors for this to happen. The first is prayer: pray for the teachers and administrators, and know that we are praying for our families and students; pray for finances and wisdom in spending; and pray for the health of students and staff. Second, we want to keep the lines of communication open. Our website will be a resource for information and activities. Be sure to check it regularly. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have a concern, and we will do the same with you. Working together we can help your child to grow spiritually, academically, and socially.
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This Week's Lunch Menu
| Mon - 03/08:
| Veg/Beef Soup
| Side: Bread
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| Tue - 03/09:
| BBQ Pork Sandwich
| Side: Veggie
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| Wed - 03/10:
| Nachos/Cheese
| Side: Chili
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| Thu - 03/11:
| Meatballs
| Side: Veggie / Mashed Taters
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| Fri - 03/12:
| Pizza
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This Month @ACS [March]
2010-11 ENROLLMENT
What a great Open House! Our faculty and students went all out to make for a fun evening. In one night, in one location, you could learn about space, animals, Bible characters, historical timeline, Alice in Wonderland, and what to expect in high school. Many of you took advantage of the opportunity to re-enroll for next year at a discounted price. We currently are at a 79% re-enrollment figure. We had 30 new families who attended and are interested in enrolling for next year. Please continue to pray for ACS during these economically tough times. We need to see the enrollment back over 200.
We will continue to accept the scholarships offered through Step Up for Students. You may apply for next school year starting the second week in March. The CCC Foundation will also have tuition financial assistance available for next year. I will let you know when you may apply. There is a way you can earn money towards your tuition fee, and that is the FAMILY REFERRAL CREDIT of $300 for each family who enrolls due to your influence. This credit will be applied to your October tuition. If you are pleased with Altamonte Christian School and the progress your child is making, tell others about us. We need full classes to operate within our budget. By you getting the word out, it will help us to reach more students, and it will help you with your tuition account. Just remember to tell those new families to list your name on the back of the application. Tell your neighbors, friends, family members, and your church families about ACS. YOU are our best advertisement! Following is a list of high points about ACS you can share with others.
CONSIDER ALTAMONTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
* Christ-centered
* Convenient location (near the Altamonte Mall with easy access from I-4, Hwy 436 and Hwy 434)
* Dedicated, experienced faculty
* Achievement test scores above the national average at all grade levels, K-12
* College prep curriculum (includes character development)
* Family, friendly atmosphere
* Opportunities for students: athletics, fine arts competitions, field trips, clubs, community involvement,
and travel opportunities including international leadership trips
* Tuition is attainable; limited scholarships available
* Offers before and after school care
READ ACROSS AMERICA CELEBRATION
On March 2, we celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss with our elementary students. Parents and grandparents brought picnic lunches and books by Dr. Seuss. Due to the rainy day, blankets were spread in the classrooms and hallways and the front walk area. After lunch everyone spent time reading and then we had birthday cake. The day was topped off by watching Horton Hears A Who. It was a very fun day. We are looking forward to April and our Drop Everything And Read celebration. Watch for details.
ACS STUDENT TRAVEL
Our senior class had a great day of skiing, snowboarding, and tubing yesterday at Perfect North Slopes in Indiana. Today they are at the Creation Museum in Kentucky, will have dinner, then youth group in Cincinnati, and then they are back to Perfect North on Thursday. Pray for their safety while there and on the long journey back home on Friday. They are certainly making life-long memories.
On March 10, twelve of our high school students will embark on a week long Leadership Trip with Dr. Phil Johnson of GlobalNext. Mr. Meberg will be traveling with this group to Paris. Pray for their safety. We have a rare opportunity to have Dr. Johnson visit our campus and speak in a chapel service on Thursday, March 25. Chapel will begin at 1:00 and parents are invited to attend. Many of our students have travelled with Dr. J previously, but usually he meets the group at the destination. Therefore, many parents have not had the opportunity to meet him until now. Hope you can arrange your schedule to join us.
PARENT-TEACHER FELLOWSHIP
The next meeting of our PTF is scheduled for Monday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. The Valentine Bowling event was a hit with well over 100 bowlers. It was certainly a success and I know we will plan one again next year. It was the first major fundraising effort of the PTF which resulted in roughly $750 to get the account started. The major fundraising event will be an annual GOLF TOURNAMENT. The first one is scheduled for Monday, May 17, at Alaqua Golf Club. There is still much work and planning to do in order to make it successful and worthy of being an annual event. You are invited to get involved by attending the meeting on the 8th.
HONOR SOCIETY AND BETA CLUB INDUCTIONS
Both of our campus honor societies will be inducting new members to their organization on Thursday, March 18. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will last just under an hour. Honor Society and Beta Club members may leave campus to enjoy lunch with their parents, returning for afternoon classes. Everyone is invited to this service.
THIRD QUARTER REPORT CARDS
The third quarter grading period ends on Friday, March 19. Students will be dismissed at noon on that date. Report cards will be issued to students on Friday, March 26.
ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENT TESTING
The Stanford Achievement Tests and the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test will be administered to all students, K-12, Tuesday, March 23 through Friday, March 26. Most of the testing will be conducted during the morning hours with afternoon classes as normally scheduled. It is very difficult to make-up the timed testing sessions, so please be sure your student arrives on time, has the required pencils, is rested and has had breakfast. The results of the tests will be provided to you with the final report card as well as becoming part of the student’s permanent records.
CREATIVE WRITING FESTIVAL
Recently several of our students in grades 1-8 participated in the FACCS sponsored Creative Writing Festival. Our students submitted entries of short stories, essays, and various types of poems. The following students were winners at their grade level at the Regional competition which means their entry was advanced to the State competition.
Sense Poem: JONATHAN KURZ, Grade 3
Haiku: ALEXANDRA ARNOLD, Grade 4; ROBERT MOSS, Grade 5
Scripture Poem: EMILY KURZ, Grade 7; BLAKE SHIPES, Grade 8
Poetry: PEYTON GOSS, grade 4; JULES CAYTON, grade 6;
RACHEL CAMPBELL, grade 7; SARAH FIUMARA, grade 8
Essay
ALEXANDRA ARNOLD, grade 4;
BREELYNN KEIF, grade 5;
RACHEL CAMPBELL, grade 7
STATE WINNERS
JONATHAN KURZ, 3RD PLACE
ROBERT MOSS, 3RD PLACE
JULES CAYTON, 3RD PLACE
SARAH FIUMARA, 3RD PLACE
ALEXANDRA ARNOLD, 3RD PLACE
RACHEL CAMPBELL, 3RD PLACE
EMILY KURZ, 2ND PLACE
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!
MIDDLE SCHOOL BANQUET
The Junior Class will be hosting a banquet for all middle school students on Saturday, March 27. For a cost of $15 each, they can join the fun at THE KNICK-KNACK PATTY-SHACK, a 50’s Diner (in our gym). Mark this event on your calendar and watch for more details in the mail. All middle school students will want to be there!
THE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SCHEDULES ARE POSTED ON THE SPORTS PAGE. COME TO A GAME AND SUPPORT OUR EAGLE TEAMS!
LOOKING AHEAD TO APRIL
April 2 FIELD DAY for grades K-5, sponsored by our Jr. Beta Club. NOON DISMISSAL FOR ALL STUDENTS
April 5-9 SPRING BREAK; OFFICE CLOSED
INTRODUCING SCREECH!
Our new Eagle Mascot has been named! Through numerous online submissions, and votes here at the school, Screech was chosen as the name of our soaring Eagle! He made his "official" debut at last nights Open House. Thank you to everyone who was involved!
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Spirit Week 2010 Pictures and Videos are now online!
