ALL SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Plan to join us this Friday, December 5th, for our Festive Christmas Celebration, an all-school Christmas program. It will be held at Will Rogers United Methodist Church (11th and Yale) and will begin at 7:00 p.m. The evening will feature songs, skits, poems, and performances by our talented students and even a few of our talented parents. You won’t want to miss this exciting event, which will also include candlelight, refreshments, and worship of our King. A special offering will be taken to bless the teachers and staff of ACA. This is a wonderful way to share the love you have for those who serve sacrificially at ACA. For more information Festive Christmas Celebration

CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Several parents volunteered to provide Christmas cookies or bar cookies for our Festive Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 5th. Cookies can be delivered to the school office on Thursday anytime or Friday morning.

ISRAEL TRIP DEPOSIT NOW DUE

Those planning to go on the ACA sponsored trip to Israel in March, 2009, need to turn in their reservation form and $150 deposit this week. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. or Mrs. Ehrlich at 622-9573. The next teaching meeting will be this Sunday, December 7th, at 3:00 in the ACA auditorium.

CHRISTMAS AT LAKEWOOD CARE CENTER

The residents of Lakewood Care Center, our “adopted” care center, need to be remembered at Christmas time, so “Adopt A Stocking” has begun. All students have an opportunity, with their parent’s permission, to take a stocking and fill it with gifts for a Lakewood resident. A list of suggestions is inside each stocking. All stockings must be returned to the teacher or House leader by Monday, December 8th. On Thursday, December 11th, our Grammar students will be presenting a program for the Lakewood residents at the care center at 10:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend. That same day at 2:00 p.m. the regular visit by secondary students will take place and the stockings will be distributed. The residents really look forward to the visits from our students and this one will be very special.

TEST RESULTS DISTRIBUTED

The PSAT and the EXPLORE test results are in and copies have been distributed to the students. Parents should ask to see their student’s results. Mr. Post will be happy to meet with any parents or students who desire to discuss their test scores. We will not know the cut off score on the PSAT for the National Merit Scholarship until it is sent to us later in the school year.

WINTER WEATHER

It is almost that time of year again. Last year the ice storm hit Tulsa in early December. When winter weather strikes the Tulsa area, please listen to KFAQ 1170 or KRMG 740 on the radio, or watch the local TV channels for school closing announcements. Augustine Christian Academy will be announced if we are closed, however please remember that if Tulsa Public Schools are closed for weather, ACA will also be closed that day as well. Please do not call the teachers or administration on snowy mornings to ask if ACA is having school.

DONUTS & COFFEE ON FRIDAYS

On Fridays you can have your breakfast at ACA! The yearbook staff will be offering donuts and coffee for sale on Friday mornings from 7:15 – 7:55. Coffee is $1 and donuts are $.50 or $.75.

RAISE FUNDS FOR ACA WHILE YOU SHOP ONLINE

When shopping online, you can earn money for ACA by STARTING your shopping at http://btfe.com (Box Tops for Education Marketplace). Our school will receive a donation of up to 8% back on every qualifying purchase, up to $20,000 per year, at no additional cost to anyone. For more information, see the article on the ACA web site.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Dec. 5: A Festive Christmas Celebration, an All-School Christmas Program, 7:00 p.m. at Will Rogers United Methodist Church

Dec. 17: Final Exams for secondary students / Early dismissal at 2:00

Dec. 18: Final Exams for secondary students / Early dismissal at noon – no lunch served

Dec. 19: Final Exams for secondary students / Early dismissal at noon – no lunch served and no after school care provided

Dec. 20-Jan. 4: Christmas Break

Jan. 5: Students return to school / Second semester begins

Jan. 9: Second quarter report cards