The Charger: News from ACA

The ACA

Administration &

Office Staff

John Ahrens

Headmaster

Brian Fitzgerald

Dean of Staff & Students

Kirk Post

Dean of Curriculum

& Staff Development

Kayte Anton

Director of Communications

Donna Bailey

Admissions Coordinator

Becki Davis

Academic Adviser

Linda Geppelt

Executive Assistant

Janice Silver

Administrative Assistant

Spirit Week

Oct. 27-30

Homecoming Pep Rally

Friday, Oct. 30 @ 9:05 a.m.

College Rep Assembly

Friday, Oct. 30 @ 10:45 a.m.

Homecoming Tailgate

Friday, Oct. 30 @ 5 p.m.

Picture Make-Up Day

Tues., Nov. 3

Frozen, Jr.

Nov. 12-15

Food Drive

Nov. 16-20

Thanksgiving Break

(NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 23-27

ACA's newly-formed Hospitality Club has been working incredibly hard to organize the school's very first Homecoming Celebration. Mrs. Rowland and I could not be more proud of these ambitious and creative students! We hope you will join them Friday evening for a time of fellowship, and a celebration of all things ACA! They cannot wait to welcome alumni "home," and to provide a fun opportunity for us to gather as a school community. Join us! -Mrs. Anton

ACA's Homecoming: Friday, Oct. 30th

Pep Rally @ 9:05 a.m.

"Make-a-Mascot" House Competition

Leadership Team Dance-Off

All-Star Grailball players announced

BBQ Dinner @ 5 p.m.

Visit Tailgates & Trunks hosted by: Pegasus House, Griffin House, Falcon House, Dragon House, Senior Class, Hen House and more! Games and treats will be available.

Plus: House-themed Photo Booths!

Alumni vs. All-Stars Grailball games @ 6 p.m.

Concession Stand:

Rib Crib BBQ Sandwiches, Chips, Candy, and Drinks available to purchase. $8 Meal Deal: (1) Rib Crib BBQ Sandwich, Chips, and a Drink!

*Food for 120 people has been purchased. All sandwiches have been assembled in the Rib Crib kitchen, and will be individually-wrapped, per ACA's COVID-19 food protocol.

Homecoming T-shirts:

Adult Large and X-Large t-shirts will be available to purchase, while supplies last! $20 per shirt.

Mask Ordinance Reminder

On September 30, the Tulsa City Council approved a citywide addendum to the original mask ordinance that has lowered the age requirement for those who are required to wear a mask from ages 18 and over to ages 10 and over (Source). As a result, all persons, aged 10 and over, are now being asked to wear a face mask while in school buildings. Masks are not required while outside.

We recognize that some of our students will be exempt from this updated ordinance. An exemption form is available for parents to sign in the Front Office.

We are asking that families ensure their student has a face covering for use while in school or have an exemption form on file by Friday, Oct. 9th.

Due to this new ordinance, we have reconsidered the part of the current policy requesting that the masks be in school colors. We are expanding your students' mask options to include more unique styles and colors. As long as the mask is in the spirit of the dress code (not extreme or in questionable taste), it will be allowed.

Thank you for helping us remain in compliance with the City of Tulsa mandate. Please feel free to reach out to Mr. Ahrens at any time with any questions you may have.

IMPORTANT: All students ages 10 and over, in accordance with the city of Tulsa mask ordinance, must wear a face mask, unless there is an exemption form on file at the Front Office.

College Rep Assembly Friday

Representatives from Oral Roberts University and Northeastern State University will be on campus Friday to visit with students in grades 8-12. The assembly will be held 10:45-11:15 a.m. in the Great Room.

Thank you to Ms. Becki for arranging these important visits for our students!

Frozen, Jr. Ticket Information

TICKETS NOW

ON SALE!

Frozen Jr. is finally coming to ACA Nov 12-15 with five magical performances to choose from:

Thurs., Nov. 12th @ 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 13th @ 7 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 14th @ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 15th @ 3 p.m.

Due to social distancing protocols, seating is limited at each performance. Hurry and purchase your tickets today at the Front Office!

Help us get the word out!

We have beautiful posters and postcards for Frozen Jr that need to be distributed around our community. If you can place posters in your church, club, or business it would be greatly appreciated. Postcards can be handed out, mailed, or shared on Facebook. Pick up postcards and posters from the Front Office.

The November Lunch Order Form is now available: DOWNLOAD HERE

Please submit your completed November lunch order by Friday to the Front Office. Students may still order on a daily basis first thing in the morning, in their classroom or at the office window. This monthly order form is for your convenience.

As a reminder, the weekly menu from our lunch vendors is:

Monday: Panda Express

Tuesday: Chick-fil-A

Wednesday: Honey Baked Ham Co.

Thursday: Rib Crib

Friday: Chick-fil-A

Information about Make-Up Picture Day

Lifetouch Photography will be back on campus Tues., Nov. 3rd for Picture Make-Up Day, from 8 a.m. to Noon in Room 104 (Pre-K Room). As a reminder, these pictures will be used for the Yearbook. The Yearbook staff have a list of students who missed the first Picture Day, and they will be contacted directly. For pictures, students should be in their blue ACA uniform polo.

If a student wishes to have their photo re-taken, please note that they will NOT have an opportunity to choose between the two pictures. Photos taken on Picture Make-Up Day will replace any previous pictures.

Please contact Mrs. Anton with any questions.

Save 5% when you pre-order the ACA Yearbook by Oct. 31st! Download THIS FLIER for more information. Please contact Mrs. Anton with any questions.

Please help us ensure that all students are prepared for cooler temperatures by sending your child to school with appropriate outerwear. Also, please remember to put your child's name or initials on all outerwear.

Join Hen House on Tuesday mornings

All parents are invited to join Hen House at its weekly Prayer Meeting in Room 205A on Tuesdays around 8/8:15 a.m. If the weather is nice, we will meet at the Charger Field pavilion.

Hen House gathers to pray for ACA and specific needs shared by staff, teachers, and families. Do you have a Prayer Request? Please e-mail Hen House.

"For where two or three gather in my name,

there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20

Great ways to support ACA:

Box Tops for Education has changed to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Please note: ACA is listed as "St. Augustine Academy."