Issue #12: November 7, 2024
Issue #12: November 7, 2024
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From the Superintendent
From the Superintendent
Ms. Joelle Basnight
Many thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the draft annual calendar options. The team considered the input, made changes to a final draft and sent that forward to the board. The board voted unanimously to approve this calendar for 2025/26.
For those interested, the following impacted the final draft put forward.
An earlier start/earlier end to support SAISA Season One and AP exams as well as even semesters. In the end, the educational upside of this choice edged out the preference some had for a later start date in the fall. While perhaps not ideal for some in terms of timing, the holiday still affords a ten week break for students in the summer.
A shorter February break, with the day off on Sunday, allowed individuals to prepare for Ramadan while giving a full week off for Eid Al Adha. This means that most lunar holidays can flex within the time already given should dates shift.
You may have noticed an increased presence of security personnel in the parent parking lot at drop off. After fielding multiple complaints about cars blocking the lot driveway, our security is now on hand to wave people along. Please support us by driving/dropping your child in the car lanes and only entering the parking lot if you wish to park (in a spot) and help your child get into school.
Schoolwide Announcements
Schoolwide Announcements
The Wired Child: Well-being and Development in the Digital Age Series
Join us for the second session of The Wired Child: Well-being and Development in the Digital Age series on Wednesday, November 13, featuring renowned speaker Ellen Mahoney.
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 13th, 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: MS/HS Learning Center
Event Schedule:
3:45 PM – Arrival, with snacks and pre-session conversation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Live-streamed NESA workshop with Ellen Mahoney
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM – Group discussion on technology’s impact on children’s well-being
Explore how digital experiences shape children’s lives, with meaningful insights and discussion. For more details, visit the NESA website. For more information contact: Walter Basnight at wbasnight@acsamman.edu.org
Campus Access for ACS Parents and Students
The following campus access procedure is for when school is in session only. Hours and availability during school vacations/holidays will be publicized in the WGO.
Our facilities are always bustling and we wanted to update you on family access for the 24-25 school year. ACS facilities (field, playground, pool, and upper gym) during non-student times will be available for ACS badge holders only (No outside guests unless attending an ACS event )
ACS facilities close at 8 pm.
The main gym is off-limits
Please note that the field and upper gym times will change weekly.
Weekend of November 8th and 9th
These spaces are first come first serve
Field- Off limits due to AAC U14 Football tournament
Friday (Nov. 8) Upper gym: There will be 2 tennis nets from 8-6pm
Saturday (Nov.9) Upper gym: 8-11 am (first come first serve) Tennis nets will be up and basketball nets will be down
No food or drink allowed in any of these area.
Be respectful of the space and clean up after yourself.
Pool Access (family swim)
Saturdays: 9:00-11:00 am and 12:00-2:00 pm. Sign-up is required.
Wednesdays: 4:15-5:15 pm
Thursdays: 4:45-5:45 pm
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