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

Students Dismissed at Noon

Friday, Dec. 18

Christmas Break

(NO SCHOOL)

Dec. 21-Jan. 4

Students return

Tues., Jan. 5

Two special ways to bless our teachers this Christmas

In an abundance of caution, the ACA Administration made the difficult decision to cancel the All-School Christmas Program scheduled for Friday, December 4th. 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. We would like to collect all donations by Tues., Dec. 15th.

Sincerely,

John Ahrens,

Headmaster

New this year: the Wishing Tree!

Please take a moment to stop and check out ACA's Wishing Tree, located in the front lobby. We asked our teachers to list a few items from their classroom wish lists. These are items that will enhance a lesson or add an extra touch to the classroom or playground. Some examples of requested items: board games, book cart for the Library, see-saw for the playground, and 24 tennis balls. There is quite a variety!

If you would like to grant a wish, or two, simply pick one from the branches of the Wishing Tree, and return the gift, and its tag, to the ACA Wishing Tree by Thursday, Dec. 17!

Contact Mrs. Anton with any questions

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.

Thanksgiving Food Drive Praise Report

The annual Thanksgiving Food Drive was a HUGE success. We more than tripled the amount of food donations from years past and provided over $500 for the purchase of turkey and ham.

The families at Vision Family Ministries were amazed by our commitment to stand with them in their efforts to feed the homeless, and they were very moved by the fact that when our world and nation seem to be in a complete shambles, they receive their largest ever donation! THANK YOU!!

And another CONGRATULATIONS to Pegasus House and their Pre-K and Kindergarten Buddies in the Food Drive Challenge!

Hen House to meet virtually Saturday

Hen House, ACA's parent group, will meet virtually this Saturday for their December meeting:

Sat., Dec. 5

10-11 a.m.

via Google Meets

All parents and grandparents of current ACA students are invited to join! For the Google Meets information, please e-mail Hen House.

The Gift of Music is a Phone Call Away!

ACA's show choir, Luminis, is offering Singing Christmas-grams, but with a COVID twist! All Singing Christmas-grams will be delivered via the phone and are only $5! The price includes one song and a personal message. Singing Christmas-grams will be "delivered" during Luminis class times:

Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11, 15

1:15-3:15 p.m.

Song Menu:

Breath of Heaven

Jingle Bells

That’s Christmas to Me

Silver Bells

Silent Night (Pentatonix)

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Call Gale Post at 918-852-2040 for more information.

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SPECIAL NOTE: If your child was in Frozen, Jr., please visit the PAB and check the Lost and Found pile ASAP. There are numerous items that are taking up valuable classroom space. We have asked all students to check the pile, but nothing has been claimed. Please help!

Performing Arts goes digital

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, December 18th, 2020. After that date no orders will be accepted. Copies will be available for pick up when we return from Christmas Break in January.

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Don't forget! This Friday is the regular meeting of ACA's Thespian Society.

Friday, Dec. 4

1:15-3:15 p.m.

PAB

The Post family had an extra-special Thanksgiving this year as Gale Post finished her last proton therapy treatment on Nov. 23! This was Gale's third battle with cancer, and she faced it while teaching AND putting on a musical for the school! She is truly a warrior and the ACA staff is so proud of her!

"I give God all the praise and glory for His mercy and grace!" - Mrs. Post

Please continue to hold her in prayer! In three months she will have a CT scan for the final results of the treatment. Please join us in standing firm that she will be declared CANCER FREE!

Missing a jacket or a lunchbox?

We have reached the point in the year when the Lost and Found piles seem to double by the day. Parents, please check the Lost and Found for your student's items. It is very helpful to label all your student's items with their name or initials. This includes all clothing and lunchbox items. Staff can easily return labeled items.

There are three Lost and Found locations on the ACA Campus:

1st floor: Green Bucket
2nd floor: Brown shelves next to the elevator
PAB: main room

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

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.

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."