The ACA
Administration &
Office Staff
Headmaster
Dean of Staff & Students
Dean of Curriculum
& Staff Development
Director of Communications
Admissions Coordinator
Academic Adviser
Executive Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Board of Governors
Nikki Bell, Chairman
Teece Chambers, Vice Chair
Chris Autrey, Secretary
Aaron Payne
Kevin Rowland
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Sat., May 1
Auggie Awards @ 7 p.m.
Sat., May 8
Spring Court
Oklahoma Aquarium
Friday, May 14
Senior Thesis Night @ 7 p.m.
Tues., May 25
Grammar School Wrap-Up
May 26-27
Second Semester Final Exams for Dialectic & Rhetoric students (grades 6-12)
Thurs., May 27
END OF 4th QUARTER
Dialectic Graduation @ 7 p.m.
Friday, May 28
Rhetoric Graduation @ 7 p.m.
Mon., May 31
Memorial Day: ACA Offices Closed
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Spring Court tickets now on sale |
Who can attend? Winter/Spring Court is for students in the School of Rhetoric (grades 9-12). The 7th and 8th grade classes assist with the event.
Tickets: This year's tickets are $50 each, and must be purchased in the Front Office.
Couples: Dates from outside the school must be approved by the House Sponsors and Headmaster. A form is available in the office.
Dinner: A catered meal will be provided by Ludger's. It will include Chicken Piccata (in a lemon cream sauce with capers) with caesar salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and sauteed green beans. Gluten free/Vegetarian option: Roasted Cauliflower steak (with red pepper coulis) with a mixed green salad, roasted red potatoes, and sauteed green beans. Dessert will be a vanilla sheet cake with raspberry sauce.
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Winter/Spring Court Traditions:
The Knight’s Challenge
The Queen’s Riddle
Passing Notes: Each table has blank pieces of paper and pens so attendees can send notes to other tables. The 7th & 8th grade servers help deliver the notes around the room.
Presentation of the Senior Banner: Every graduating class has designed a banner that represents their class. Following its presentation at Winter/Spring Court, the banner of the graduating class is displayed in the Front Lobby. The banner is also carried in and displayed at graduation. The banners of the previous class are on display in Room 205A.
New Order of Augustine Inductions
The Waltz: In preparation for the waltz, we devote one House time (during school) to Mrs. Redden teaching students how to waltz. This is always a fun and anticipated activity.
Toasts given by King & Queen
Senior Class portrait taken
Evening ends with singing “For the Glory of the Lord”
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Students Maddie Winsby and Natalie Fullerton learn about CPR in Mrs. Morgan's Anatomy class on Wednesday, April 21.
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H Club could use about a dozen plastic shoeboxes with lids for storage. Please contact Christi Rowland, H Club sponsor, with any questions.
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ACA's Junior Classical League is celebrating National Classics Week April 18-24. This year's theme is "Daily Life in the Ancient World." Click here to view the packet for National Classics Week. Thank you to JCL's sponsor, Mrs. Woods, for continuing to promote the influence of the Classics on Western thought with fun club activities and engaging class projects.
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Photo: Sixth graders Joey Hawes, Dragon House, and Ruby Anton, Falcon House, compete in Grailball on Wednesday during House time.
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Next week: Dialectic (Junior High) Grailball Championship! |
Tournament Games:
Tuesday 10-10:30 a.m.
Championship Game:
Wednesday 10:45-11:15 a.m.
Families are welcomed and encouraged to attend all games. All visitors must check-in at the Front Office. Grailball games are held on the south lawn.
Current Standings for Dialectic Grailball:
1st: Falcon
2nd: Griffin
3rd: Dragon
4th: Pegasus
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Please submit your completed May lunch order by Friday, April 30. 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.
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Time's running out to schedule a Shadow Day |
As the school year comes to a close, please encourage any interested families to schedule a school tour and "shadow day" for their student. Shadow days are incredibly beneficial to the admissions process as it allows an interested student to experience a day at ACA with a student ambassador from their grade. Forward this issue of the Charger to a friend and encourage them to contact Donna Bailey, ACA's Admissions Coordinator.
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Salt & Light Chapel on Monday |
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What is Salt & Light?
While chapel is held every Monday for all three schools (Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric), on the fourth Monday of the month, a special Chapel service is held for students in the Schools of Dialectic and Rhetoric. The Salt & Light Chapel is a speaking series where we invite a member of the Christian community who will challenge our students to live in a Christ-honoring way.
This month: This Monday, April 26, Caroline Rowland will join us for our Salt & Light chapel series.
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April's Salt & Light guest:
Caroline Rowland is a 2016 graduate of ACA, and a 2020 graduate of Northeastern State University. She recently took over teaching Christian Apologetics at ACA, in addition to her usual work with My Little Dollhouse and Senior Skills.
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Salt & Light Dress Code
Salt & Light Dress Code: High Convocation is required for Salt & Light Chapel. Dialectic students must wear sweaters or sweater vests and Rhetoric students must wear blazers. Ties are required for boys. Please refer to the attached ACA Dress Code for more information.
Important: If High Convocation dress is forgotten, the school does not have these items on hand and will not provide them to students. The student will be issued a “Purple Slip” for the day and may be required to wear the High Convocation uniform at another time. In addition, they may be asked to not participate in the activity.
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Salt & Light Schedule for April 26
8:00 – 9:05 First Period
9:05 – 9:10 Break
9:15 – 10:20 Second Period
10:25 – 11:25 Salt & Light Chapel
11:30 – 12:35 Third Period
12:35 – 1:00 Lunchtime
1:00 – 1:10 Chores/Clean Up
1:15 – 2:15 Fourth Period A
2:15 – 2:25 Break
2:30 – 3:15 Fourth Period B
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The ACA Administration has been working to improve ACA's admissions and enrollment procedures with a new 100% online process. New and returning families will now complete all needed forms online including an enhanced medical information form. ACA families are encouraged to re-enroll early in order to reserve their child's spot for the upcoming school year. Any questions regarding re-enrollment, please contact Becki Davis, Academic Counselor.
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The Charger will feature two graduates each week as our time with the Senior Class of 2021 winds down. This group of scholars, artists, dreamers, and adventurers chose the theme "Go with the Flow!" for this unique school year, and ACA is immensely proud of their resiliency and creativity navigating all the changes. Congratulations class of 2021! |
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Laurel Culp
House: Pegasus
Any leadership positions?
Prefect of Pegasus House and Vice President of the Senior Class.
What are your plans for after graduation?
Attend Oral Roberts University, majoring in biology. I hope to be a pediatric dentist in the future.
Favorite class at ACA and why?
My favorite teacher is Mrs. Aspenson. She’s the sweetest human being in the world and really cares about each of her students. She’s constantly making sure everyone’s doing alright and finding ways she can make her class/teaching even better.(even though she’s as close to perfect as possible)
What advice do you have for ACA students?
Don’t be afraid to get involved. I was a quiet student and was super afraid to put myself out there until about sophomore year. I realized that going beyond my bubble and talking to other students and involving myself in House was super important and very worth it. School became 10x more fun when I became involved and I wish I had done it sooner.
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Abby Quarles
House: Dragon
Any leadership positions?
I served as Dragon Chaplain my junior year, and I am currently President of the Senior Class.
What are your plans for after graduation? I am going to Oral Roberts University in the fall as a Theatre Education major!
A school activity and/or club you want to remember:
I will miss the productions. They have been such a staple in my high school life and I will forever cherish the memories, friendships, and life lessons I have gained from the plays.
Favorite class at ACA and why?
My favorite class was probably Advanced Acting with Mrs. Redden. It inspired me to what I want to do with my life while also teaching me so much about myself and acting. Mrs. Redden has been such an inspiration in my life and cares so much about her students, and she proves that not just in her words but her actions as well! Advanced Acting was definitely my favorite class!
What advice do you have for ACA students?
Keep your eyes on Jesus. Don't let your joy be based on your circumstances. You'll have bad days but those don't define you! Jesus does!!! Enjoy this place while you have the time. ENJOY SCHOOL! IT'S FUN!
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Looking for a place to plug in? Want to meet and build relationships with other ACA parents? Join ACA's social and service organization, Hen House, whose mission is to Help, Encourage, and Nurture all members of the ACA community. Hen House meets monthly to plan various volunteer efforts and enjoy fellowship. Hen House is open to all parents and grandparents of current ACA students. Please e-mail Hen House for more information.
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Hen House Prayer Meeting: Every Tuesday morning
All parents are invited to join Hen House at its weekly Prayer Meeting in Room 205A on Tuesdays around 8/8:15 a.m. 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.
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Health Sources for COVID:
Oklahoma Resources Page:
City of Tulsa Resource:
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Augustine Christian Academy
6310 E. 30th St. Tulsa, OK 74114
918-832-4600
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.acatulsa.org
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