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

Frozen, Jr.

Nov. 12-15

Food Drive

Nov. 16-20

Thanksgiving Break

(NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 23-27

Students Dismissed at Noon

Friday, Dec. 18

Christmas Break

(NO SCHOOL)

Dec. 21-Jan. 4

Students return

Tues., Jan. 5

Frozen, Jr. opens Thursday!

The cast rehearse the opening number during dress rehearsal Tuesday night. (Photo by Mrs. Anton).

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the cast and crew of Frozen, Jr.! This show has been delayed and canceled at least three different times as we have navigated the effects of COVID-19. Most of the cast have been committed to the show since last Spring, and it's finally here and opening Thursday! Mrs. Post and Mrs. Redden have once again worked their magic, and this is officially the first set designed by Mrs. Brennecke, ACA's new Stagecraft teacher, and her class. There are numerous reasons to celebrate this show, and we hope our ACA community will show their support this week. Tickets are still available for all 5 performances:

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!

Adults: $10

Child/Student: $7

IMPORTANT: We are still in need of volunteer Event Security for all 5 shows as we want each show covered by at least two security personnel.

Responsibilities include:

Closing the campus gates once the performances have started.
Walking the lot every 20 minutes or so.

Radios will be provided. If you have any questions or can assist, please contact Mr. Fitzgerald, ASAP, by texting: 918-850-7183

Annual Food Drive begins Nov. 16

Needed canned food items include:

Boxed Stuffing Mix (like Stovetop),
Potatoes
Jars of Turkey Gravy or Dried Gravy Mix Packets
Canned Yams
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Veggies (green beans, corn, peas)
Cornbread Mix
Cash to purchase turkey and ham

Donate via PayPal

Our neighbors, Vision Family Ministries, will once again be hosting a Thanksgiving meal for the homeless. This year they will be taking food trucks around the city in hopes of reaching even more people in need of a warm meal and a blessing. ACA is honored to assist this Christian mission as Vision Family Ministries relies on our annual Food Drive for most of their supplies.

Please consider donating the needed items from the list provided. The Houses will be competing for the most collected items, and Grammar classes will be partnered with a House as follows:

Pegasus & Pre-K/Kindergarten

Dragon & 1st grade

Falcon & 2nd/3rd grade

Griffin & 4th/5th grade

If you would like to assist, please bring, or have your student bring, traditional Thanksgiving related canned or dry goods and look for your House banner.

Cash is also welcome to assist with the purchase of the turkey and ham. You can also donate online here . Under "notes" please list "Thanksgiving Meal."

We thank you in advance for your service to the ministry of our neighbors, Vision Family Ministries .

Important Christmas Announcement

In an abundance of caution, the ACA Administration has made the difficult decision to cancel the All-School Christmas Program scheduled for Friday, December 4th. We are very grateful that our covid-19 numbers have remained low, but in order to ensure they remain low, we felt that an all-school gathering would be unwise at this time.

It is at this concert that we take up an offering for the annual Staff and Teacher Christmas Bonus. Since we will not be gathering together, we wanted to provide you with a few giving options as you decide how best to show your gratitude to our staff and teachers for their dedication to serving our ACA families. We are asking that you prayerfully consider how you can be a blessing to our amazing staff and teachers this year.

To donate online, please visit our website at www.acatulsa.org. Under the Support ACA heading, please click on the Donate button and follow the instructions. You may use a credit or debit card or your Paypal account to give. In the memo section, please list Christmas Bonus. You may also donate at the front office using cash, check or credit card. Your contribution to this year's Christmas Bonus is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

John Ahrens,

Headmaster

Two opportunities for students

to take national exams

The National Latin Exam (NLE) is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world. The NLE is not meant to be a competition but rather an opportunity for students to receive reinforcement and recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom. Depending upon their score, students may earn certificates, medals, and may even qualify for scholarships. Mrs. Woods is recommending this exam for grades 6 and up at ACA.

The National Mythology Exams consist of the Pegasus Mythology Exam, which is intended for students in grades 3-8, and the Medusa Mythology Exam, which is intended for students in grades 9-12. The National Mythology Exams are given annually to over 9,000 students in approximately 400 schools nationally and internationally. The National Mythology Exams welcome all students of classical mythology. The 2021 theme is “Transformations”. The test will take place the first week of March.

If your student is interested, please contact Mrs. Woods or see the sign-up sheet outside the Library.

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.

TreeRing, ACA's yearbook provided, has extended the 5% early purchase discount until Wed, November 18th.

CLICK HERE to visit TreeRing and learn more!

IMPORTANT: ages 10 and over should wear a mask to school!

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.

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.

December Lunch Order Now Available

The December Lunch Order Form is now available:

DOWNLOAD HERE

Please submit your completed December lunch order by Friday, Nov. 20 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.

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

Homecoming T-Shirts still available!

Shirts still available:

1 Adult Large

6 Adult X-Larges

*Last week, the numbers were incorrect.

T-shirts are $20 each! Once they're gone, they're gone! We will not be ordering more so make sure you scoop up this little piece of ACA history!

To claim a Homecoming shirt: E-mail Mrs. Anton ASAP!

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."