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

Teacher Inservice Day

Mon., Jan. 4

Students return

Tues., Jan. 5

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (NO SCHOOL)

Mon., Jan. 18

Winter Court

(Students dismissed at Noon)

Friday, Jan. 29

There is still one more day to make a tax-deductible contribution to ACA for your 2020 income tax filing (if postmarked by the 31st).

The best part? Your donation is matched, dollar for dollar!

$50 becomes $100

$100 becomes $200

$500 becomes $1,000

Every dollar goes towards ACA becoming debt-free in 2021! Please feel free to donate using our online portal or you can mail a check to the school.

The ACA Board of Governors and administration look forward to sharing some very exciting news in next week's Charger Newsletter to usher in the new year. In the meantime, please know that your prayers and support during 2020 have provided strength during a very unique year. We wish you a very Happy New Year!

IN THIS ISSUE:

Policy Update: Student Absences
Usborne Book Fair
January Lunch Order & Reminders
Sonic Ice now available
Uniform Sweatshirts
Winter Clothing Drive by Hospitality Club
Frozen, Jr. Order Deadline Extended

Tuesday is Christmas Spirit Day!

Students are invited to wear their Christmas attire on the first day back from Christmas Break! This includes Christmas sweaters and fun socks. Students are reminded to follow the Spirit of the Dress Code: be neat, be clean, and be modest.

Please continue to monitor your e-mail and ACA's social media for any updates or announcements.

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

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.
Alumni Day: Given the current health concerns in the Tulsa area, we have determined that we need to postpone the annual Alumni Day that was scheduled for Friday, Jan. 8th.

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.

Wishing Tree continues...

Due to the early Christmas Break, the Wishing Tree will remain in the lobby through Friday, Jan. 8. 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 Friday, Jan. 8.

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.

Keep watching the Charger for more information about a Parent Shopping Hour with treats and door prizes!

To view or purchase, CLICK HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Woods.

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After school dance class to begin 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.

CLICK HERE to download the Tippi Toes flyer.

January Lunch Orders & Reminders

Parents are encouraged to utilize the Monthly Lunch Order to pre-order for their students. Payment is due when placing your order. For January, the monthly order form is due Tues., Jan. 5. Students may still order on a daily basis, but this monthly order form is for your convenience.

The commercial refrigerator, located in the Great Room, is always available, if needed, for lunchboxes. Grammar students cannot utilize the microwaves. Parents, please be mindful of lunch contents as we need to encourage lunch independence as much as possible this year with our increased health and safety protocols. Please make sure your child can open any packages in their lunch. Thank you for your help!

Payment & School Ledger:

Unless paid on the day of ordering or through the monthly purchase option, a student or staff's order total will be deducted from their School Ledger.
Parents are welcome to put money towards their student's School Ledger at any time throughout the school year.
The easiest way to add money to your student's School Ledger is to pay online HERE. Click the PayPal Donate button, and in the "Notes" section, please provide the student's first and last name and purpose of the payment.
Students can also request money from their School Ledger during scheduled class breaks and utilize the vending machines located in the Great Room.

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

2 cups for $1

Order forms are available in the front office. Please e-mail Mrs. Rowland with any questions.

Guess who's turning 50?!

Christi Rowland, chair of ACA's Language Arts Department, will celebrate her 50th birthday on New Year's Eve! Send her a birthday message HERE.

Happy Birthday to the fabulous matriarch of our family. We love you and how much you love and care for others.

Love,

Kevin, Caroline, and Emma

On Sunday, December 27th, John and Toni Ahrens became grandparents!

Elijah John Ahrens

7lbs 7oz, 21.25”

Proud parents are Christopher and Ashlyn

"His arrival was free of complications and all are doing very well. Thank you for your prayers. ” - John Ahrens

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.

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.

DOWNLOAD ORDER FORM

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."