THE ULTIMATE LEGACY

A big THANK YOU to Mr. Chuck Stophel and his committee: Mrs. Bernie Bloemker, Mrs. Karen Aspenson, Mr. Gary Conroy, Mr. Steve Ellis, Mrs. Linda Tracy, Mrs. Stacy Rippy, and Miss Kelsey Bloemker for all their hard work to make The Ultimate Legacy event a success. Many, many thanks to Mr. Jim Stovall for donating his time to come and speak. Thank you to everyone who donated items (or gathered donated items) for the auction. We really appreciate your time, talents, and hard work! We couldn’t have done it without you!

BEAUTY & THE BEAST

This Thursday, November 13th, the first rehearsal/read through for the cast of Disney’s “Beauty & the Beast” will be held at 3:00 p.m. ALL cast members will need to attend. Following the rehearsal, there will be a meeting for the parents of all cast members at 6:00 p.m. At least one parent MUST attend this very important meeting.

ISRAEL TRIP MEETINGS

The next Israel Tour meeting is on Sunday, November 16th, at 3:00. These meetings are required for all students going to Israel next spring or thinking of going. These teaching times are also open to anyone who simply wants to know more about the land of Israel: history, politics, and people. At this week’s meeting we will be discussing the historical timeline and geography of Israel and begin to talk about the events leading to the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. Come prepared to learn and participate! The December meeting date is scheduled for Sunday, December 7th.

SHOES FOR GAMBIA

Christ for Humanity is collecting “gently” used adult and children’s shoes which will be sent to Gambia to help with a ministry there. A box will be available at ACA until November 14 to collect shoes. Please tie or strap shoes together in pairs. Contact Mrs. Weir for more information.

GRANDPARENTS DAY

The ACA Grammar School will be celebrating Grandparents Day on Wednesday, November 26th, with refreshments beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a program beginning at 10:30 a.m. Grammar school students have been inviting their grandparents, but aunts, uncles, parents, and “grandfriends” are also welcome to attend! School will be dismissed at noon that day for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no lunch served and there will be no after school care on that day.

TULSA FESTIVAL RINGERS

ACA’s own Mrs. Karen Swenson is a bell ringer with the Tulsa Festival Ringers and they will be holding a concert in our auditorium on Monday, December 1st, at 7:00 p.m. ACA families are invited to attend and ring in the holiday season with this outstanding group.

ALL SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Plan to join us on 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.

HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS COOKIES NEEDED

Several volunteers are needed to provide Christmas cookies or bar cookies for our Festive Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 5th. If you could provide a couple of dozen cookies for this event, please sign up in the office. Cookies can be delivered to the school office that Friday morning.

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.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Nov. 13: First “Beauty & the Beast” rehearsal 3:00 p.m. and cast parents meeting 6:00 p.m.

Nov. 21: Five week progress reports

Nov. 26: Grandparents Day Program / Early Dismissal at noon

Nov. 27-28: Thanksgiving Break – No School

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

Dec. 17-19: Final Exams for secondary students / Early dismissal each day