General Announcements
Summer Camps at ACS - Take a look at what is being offered this summer at ACS!
Got Shoes? Give Shoes! Students will soon be cleaning out their lockers. If your child has outgrown their gym shoes this year, please instruct them to place them in a collection box in their hallway when they clean out their locker. Boxes will be placed in each hallway and the front lobby to collect the gym shoes which will then be donated to Baxter Community Center. Thank you.
From the Library: Reminder all books were due by Friday, May 24. If you have any questions about your child's books, please email Sue Prins or Lois Boerman and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
It's very important to spend time reading all summer long. Here are links to a few Summer Reading Clubs. Check it out!
Baker Book House
Barnes & Noble
Scholastic
Schuler Books & Music
Fifth Grade:
Device Turn In: 5th Grade students will be turning in their iPads on June 05 using this form.
Missing Work: All missing work must be completed by Wed June 05
Auction Items: We would love to collect new/gently used items or treats for the 5th grade auction that will be held on Fri June 07. Thanks for considering a donation!
Gospel Theatre & End of Year Celebration: Join us June 05 at 12:45pm for theatre experience followed by a 5th grade celebration.
Band: Full band Mon and Tues, June 03 and 04! Band Party Tues, June 04 - can you send food? Let Mrs. VN know!
Bible: This week we wrapped up the Jesus Project and plugged away at Gospel Theatre! Join us June 05 at 12:45 to celebrate the end of 5th grade and to watch some parables come to life. 35 points worth of Bible memory are due Mon June 03. Please check with your child to see how many points they still need.
Language Arts: Summer Reading Recommendations
Math: We made tacos and ordered tacos! Students reviewed decimals by taking orders from each other’s taco business.
Orchestra: The fifth grade strings will all play together on June 03 and 04 so send all music and instruments both days. All instruments will go home with the 5th graders on Tuesday! We will celebrate all that we have learned on Tuesday so let me know if you can send in a treat!
Science: We continue to study body systems.
Social Studies: We will review important 5th grade social studies concepts by doing a “time walk” poster project.
Spanish: We are learning about Peru! This is a fun time of learning about a new culture … and using our English.
Sixth Grade:
Missing Work: All missing work must be completed by Wed June 05.
Laptop Turn-In Preparation: 6th grade students be sure your Laptop End of Year Checklist has been signed and turned into your homeroom teacher. It is due by Mon, June 03.
Auction Items We would love to collect new/gently used items or treats for the 6th grade auction that will be held on Fri June 07. Thanks for considering a donation to celebrate the class’ good work this spring! 6th Graders are racking up their auction points in preparation for a good time.
Craig's Cruisers: Craig’s Cruisers Permission Form and Trampoline Waiver was sent home with students this week. It was due back by Wed, May 29.
Art: Sketch book assignment for next week Tues.
Band: Band Party Tuesday June 04 - can you send food? Let Mrs. VN know!
Bible: We’ve focused on finding and sharing encouragement from God’s Word this week.
History: Students will be participating in a Roman Aqueduct STEM Challenge!
Language Arts: We are ending our time together by giving and listening to speeches. So fun!
Unfortunately, we were unable to read The Wednesday Wars this year. I will be sending home a paper copy with students to read over the summer. Yes, it is an assignment! Here are additional reading recommendations.
Math: We will have our final math test on Monday covering chapters 11 & 12.
Orchestra: We are almost completely through our books and the next one will be sent home for summer practicing! Yay super 6th graders!
Science: We’ve learned about weather maps and the difference between warm, cold, and stationary fronts.
Spanish: We have finished our novel! We will end the year enjoying a little culture.
Seventh Grade:
Laptop Turn-In Preparation: 6th grade students be sure your Laptop End of Year Checklist has been signed and turned into your homeroom teacher. It is due by Mon, June 03.
Art: Seventh graders have their layers of life project and artist statements due next week Wed by the end of class. Check module and homework calendar for due dates.
Algebra: Plan on a test on Chapter 12 next week Wednesday.
Band: Excellent progress in the book. They learn SO FAST. It’s awesome.
Bible: We will continue considering and exploring the Fruits of the Spirit during our final week of school.
History: Next week we will do a quick overview of topics from Chapter 4 in U.S. History. We will be looking at what it was like to live in the English Colonies during the early to mid 1700s. When we come back next fall, we will be ready to start a unit on the causes that led to the American Revolution.
Language Arts: We will close the year with creative writing - we are learning a lot about memoirs, which we will continue to explore in 8th grade.
Orchestra: We are playing some difficult new music and this group is doing a super job.
Pre-Algebra: We will have our Geometry test on Wed, June 05.
Science: Plan on a test on plate tectonics next Tues and we will finish the year by working through the rock cycle.
Spanish: We have finished our novel and took time this week to do an epic scavenger hunt in Spanish! Students did awesome!
Eighth Grade:
Eighth Grade Farewell: From kindergarten to eighth grade, it has been an honor to partner with parents as this graduating class has grown -- mind, body, and soul in Christian community. It is always hard to say goodbye, but exciting to know these amazing young men and women will impact the world for Christ. May God bless our grads with His wisdom and discernment on their journey ahead.
Love, Principal Brower
June 03-June 06 Schedule
Monday: On Monday our 8th grade students will be facilitating Field Day with our elementary students in the morning. 8th graders should come to school wearing their class t-shirt and be ready to run around outside. It will be a very fun morning. In the afternoon we will have a speaker or two come and speak with our 8th grade class about some important life skills.
Tuesday: On Tuesday, 8th grade students will spend a good part of their day working on some OE projects, including finishing our legacy project, the Sugar Shack. Students should come dressed to be outside and to work outside. We also have a speaker in the morning as well.
Wednesday: On Wednesday our 8th graders will have their last day of school at ACS…so crazy, sad, and exciting rolled up into one. During our morning together we will be practicing our graduation ceremony. It is encouraged that girls consider bringing their shoes they are planning on wearing for graduation, especially those with a heel, so the can practice walking up some stairs and across the stage in them. Please remember that Wednesday is a half-day only for 8th grade on Wednesday and your student can be picked up at 11:30. You also may want to come a few minutes early, come inside, and bring your camera as our school says goodbye to our graduating class.
Thursday: No school for the 8th graders on Thursday. Please do come back to school ready for graduation at 6:15pm. We will meet in the South Gym where we will get ready to take our class picture. Graduation ceremony begins at 7:00pm. A little after graduation, students can change and then take the ACS bus over to their graduation party.
Algebra: Thanks for a great year in Algebra. I have enjoyed teaching you this year and I wish you many blessings next year.
Band: May God bless and keep you! Thank you for playing.
Bible: Thank you for your mature, heartfelt work throughout this final trimester. God bless you, and always remember that His Word will keep you “plumb”!
Geometry: Wow, taking over geometry was just the best choice! What an incredible group of kids.
History: Thanks for a great year in history. Thanks for all the work you have put into our class this year learning about American History. You are all going to do great next year as you head off to HS!
Language Arts: Thank you so much for two years of exploring the world and ideas through reading and writing. Continue to wonder and think critically in all aspects of communication as you tackle high school!
Orchestra: Thanks to each of you for 4 fun-filled years! May God keep you in His care . We will miss you. You are wonderful musicians.
Science: Miss you already rockstars! Thanks for being just so sweet and fun.
Spanish: Hard to believe our year is over already. What a great two years with this class! So thankful for them!