IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Teacher Blessing
  • Message from the Board Chair 
  • Policy Update: Student Absences
  • Usborne Book Fair 
  • Alumni News: New Exercise Club & Dance Class!
  • January Lunch Order & Reminders
  • Sonic Ice now available
  • Uniform Sweatshirts
  • Winter Clothing Drive by Hospitality Club
  • Frozen, Jr. Order Deadline Extended
  • Winter Court theme announced
  • Yearbooks on sale
  • Mythology Exam Study Packets now available for pick-up
This year began with the intention of moving forward with the creation of the Strategic Plan, a document that would capture and communicate the long-term vision of ACA. As we all know, 2020 did not unfold as planned. Thank you for your patience and understanding regarding the strategic plan. Please know that it has not been forgotten and is a priority for 2021. 
 
Last night, in the Board of Governors meeting, we closed our time together by acknowledging God's provision throughout this past year and expressing gratitude. With every twist and turn over the past twelve months, the Lord has protected ACA in ways we have seen and in ways we will never know.  
 
May your Christmas break be full of meaningful family time and quiet moments of reflection. 
 
Merry Christmas! 
 
Nikki Bell 
Chair 
Board of Governors 
As noted in ACA's COVID-19 policies, students who are ill or suspect they may be ill should remain at home. Augustine Christian Academy will work with parents during periods of student absences when families are working to support their child’s health and the health of others. ACA will not penalize students for absences during the 2020-21 School Year.
 
Beginning January 5, 2021, the following will be required of all students:

  • The parent or student must call the front office by Noon on the day the student is absent to report if the student is ill, quarantined due to contact with someone with COVID-19, or absent for another reason (appointment, vacation, family emergency, etc.).
  • When an absence occurs, it is the student’s responsibility to inquire about, complete, and return assignments. 
  • If the student is ill: the student will be given full credit for work done that satisfies the conditions of each teacher’s policy for make-up work. 
  • If the student is quarantined and not ill: the student will be responsible for keeping up with all regular class due dates, and no exceptions will be made for not being physically present in the classroom. It will be at each teacher’s discretion to determine if a student’s work will be accepted. As such, teachers are not required, but may make provision for students to access regular classroom time via Facetime, Zoom, or Google Meets. 
  • If a student reports an absence for another reason: the student will be responsible for keeping up with all regular class due dates. It will be at each teacher’s discretion to determine if a student’s work will be accepted for full credit.
  • If the parent or student does not contact the office by Noon on the day the student is absent, the teacher(s) will assume the student is absent and work will be marked as late. 
  • If a pattern of absences appears on days when larger assignments are due or when assessments are given, the student may be subject to administrative action.

If you have any questions regarding this policy update, please e-mail Mr. Fitzgerald.

Due to the early Christmas Break, the following events have been rescheduled:

  • The Holiday Quiz Bowl will take place during House time when students return from Christmas Break on Tues., Jan. 5.
  • The Initiation Ceremony for Junior Classical League will be held Friday, Jan. 8 during club time (1:15-3:15 p.m.) Please RSVP to Mrs. Woods.
Coming in January: Usborne Book Fair!
We are very excited that we will be having an Usborne Books & More book fair in January.

We hope to have a successful event and get lots of free books for our classrooms. Parents can purchase a book for their child's class and for their own children.

To view or purchase, CLICK HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Woods.
Campion Krautter, class of 2017, was a special guest at Secondary Chapel on Mon., Dec. 7, to announce a new Exercise Physiology Club at ACA! As part of his studies at Tulsa Community College, Mr. Krautter will meet with students every Friday (Boys 1:15-2:15pm and Girls 2:15-3:15 pm) during regular club meeting times. The club is open to students interested in exercise physiology and will focus on numerous health and fitness topics. Sign-up is open to studetns in grades 11-12, first. The first club meeting will be Friday, Jan. 8.
Moriah (Brewer) Chasteen, class of 2018, will be bringing her Tippi Toes classes to ACA, beginning Friday, Jan. 8. Mrs. Chasteen will be assisted by current ACA student, Annika Chasteen. This after school dance class is open to students ages 4-7 and will meet every Friday, 3:30-4:15 p.m., in PAB 1. Cost is $60 per month, per student.

Attention Alumni!
Have some news you'd like to share? E-mail Mrs. Anton and we might feature it in the next edition of the Charger!
Coming in January: SONIC ICE!
Mrs. Rowland's Economic Class will be selling Sonic ice at breaks and lunch for students in grades 6-12.

Price:
.75 cents per cup
OR
2 cups for $1

Order forms are available in the front office. Please e-mail Mrs. Rowland with any questions.
If you ordered a uniform sweatshirt, it is available to pick up in the front office.

There are additional sweatshirts available to purchase:
Youth Medium: 2
Youth Large: 3
Adult Small: 1
Adult Medium: 1
Adult Large: 3
Adult X-Large: 2

If you would like to reserve a sweatshirt and pick it up once school has resumed in January, please visit the ACA website HERE and click on the PayPal link. Please list the sweatshirt size in the "Notes" section. Thank you!
Donate to Hospitality Club's Winter Clothing Drive
The Hospitality Club will continue to collect warm clothing items through January. All collected items will be donated to our neighbors at Vision Family Ministries for their continued work in the community.

Requested items:
  • Men's Wool Socks
  • Hats & Gloves
  • Coats (new or gently-used)

The donation container is located in the ACA front lobby. Please e-mail Mrs. Rowland with any questions.
Coming Soon: New parking lot signs have arrived and will be installed over Christmas Break!
Order your copy of Frozen, Jr.
This year, ACA is making a transition to the digital world regarding their show distribution. The filmed ACA production of Frozen, Jr. will be distributed digitally via USB Flash Drive in order to provide an efficient and easy means of sharing among family and friends as well as a safe and flexible way to store the production for future viewing. 

Each USB drive will be $20.00 and available for family of cast members. Payment and order form is due to the office on or before Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. After that date no orders will be accepted.
Winter Court theme announced
The Senior Class of 2021 had fun revealing the theme for Winter Court during Secondary Chapel on Dec. 7.

Winter Court 2021
Friday, January 29
"The Lost City of Atlantis"

The Oklahoma Aquarium has graciously agreed to work with ACA in the event that Winter Court needs to be pushed to February or even later. Thank you Oklahoma Aquarium!
The 2020-2021 ACA Yearbook is available for pre-orders! If ordered before March 26, parents can customize 2 free pages in their student's yearbook FOR FREE! Click here to download ordering instructions.
Mythology Exam study materials are ready to be picked up in the ACA office. If those signed up prefer a delivery, please email Mrs. Woods with address and desired drop off time. Break is a great time to study for the March exam.
Great ways to support ACA:
NEW: Shop at Office Depot or Office Max and ACA will receive 5% back in store credit! Please use the ACA code at check-out (in store or online): 70120398
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."
When you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to ACA.
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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