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Issue #14: November 20, 2025

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From the Principal

Mr. Billy Thomas

We are officially celebrating the conclusion of a highly successful Season One of Athletics and Activities! A heartfelt thank you to all the coaches, advisors, parents, and, most importantly, the students for their commitment and enthusiasm over the past few months. We saw incredible growth, wonderful teamwork, and dedication across all programs. Now, it's time to shift gears and get ready for the next adventure! We strongly encourage all students to browse the offerings and sign up for Season Two Athletics and Activities. Whether you are looking to try a new sport, join an academic club, or pursue a creative endeavor, these programs are essential for building skills, forming friendships, and enriching your Middle School experience. Don’t miss out on the registration!

As we approach the American Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment for personal reflection and express my profound gratitude for our entire community. In the spirit of this season, I am truly thankful for the dedication of our staff, the tireless support of our parents, and the energy and potential of every single student who walks through our doors. It is a privilege to lead a school where students show such curiosity, resilience, and kindness towards one another. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us create an environment where every child can thrive. Wishing all of our families a joyful, restful, and safe Thanksgiving filled with warmth and appreciation.

MS Celebrations

This week we celebrate a recent, highly successful interdisciplinary project where our Grade 7 students explored the rise and fall of the Roman Empire using the powerful allegorical paintings of Thomas Cole: "The Course of Empire."

This lesson moved beyond traditional textbook analysis, offering a dynamic, visual, and highly analytical approach to deepen their understanding of history and Social Studies. By examining Cole's five-part series, students didn't just read about Rome's history; they interpreted its life cycle through the lens of art.

MS Updates

MS SOCIAL: TONIGHT!

It's happening!

Thursday, November 20
5pm - 7pm
4th floor

Child Safety Measures:

Children must leave campus between 3pm - 5pm (Student Council exempt). There will be no supervision for the time between school and the social. Please help your child make plans off campus.
Children attending the social must remain the entire time - parents can start picking their children up from 6:45pm
In order to ensure a positive experience for everyone - all MS Expectations will be adhered to.

For Our Parents:

Recognising the challenges with Thursday evening traffic, MS Parents are invited to use of the Parent Coffee Room (near the gym) to wait/connect/work during the social. Tea/Coffee will be provided.

MS/HS Production

Are Middle School and High School children have been working tirelessly for months and it's almost time to share with the whole community!

INTO THE WOODS Jr.

Dates

Thursday, Dec 4 @ 6:30pm
Friday, Dec 5 @ 2:00pm

Tickets

5 JD each
From Admin Office or at the door

From the Athletics Office

AFTER SCHOOL SPORT

We’re excited to kick off our Middle School sports tryouts for Season II next week.

Please note the following:

Basketball:

Tryouts will start on Saturday, November 22.

ACS Cup Swimming:

Tryouts will start on Sunday, Nov. 16th.

Here is a link again to note each of the sports schedules.

Please make sure to come prepared with appropriate gear, water, and a positive attitude. Coaches will share team lists following tryouts.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment to ACS Athletics. We look forward to another great season of Scorpion pride and teamwork.

AFTER SCHOOL EXPLORE PROGRAM (AEP)

Dear Parents

A kind reminder, that our current AEP Session I will conclude on Thursday, November 20. We hope your children have enjoyed exploring new interests and developing their skills this season.

We would appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to share your feedback using the form below. Your input helps us improve and continue offering meaningful experiences for our students.

Here is the link for reference.

We are now preparing for AEP Session II, which will follow this timeline: