Word of the Week: Righteousness

1 Samuel 26:23 "The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. The lord delivered you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the Lord's anointed." Righteousness means so many things. One of them I think is giving your heart to God and loving Him over everything. The Lord loves those who love Him. If we give the Lord all we have and do not disobey him, I believe we would be righteous people. We should be righteous. By: Jessica K.

STARS - Shining Truths About Remarkable Students

Each week we will tell you wonderful talents that the Lord has blessed our children with. 

·       Connor M. is a Pre-School STAR. His teacher says, “Connor is new to ACS. He has a wonderful smile and wants to please. He plays well with other children and takes his time getting his work done.” What an enjoyable young man!

·       Michael F. is a Pre-Kindergarten STAR. His teacher says, “Michael is a fun and loving boy. He is always full of smiles and has a love for Jesus. He is always eager to learn.” What a wonderful young man!

·       Kasey H. is a 1^st Grade STAR. Her teacher says, “Kasey has a gentle spirit. She is kind to all her classmates and shines the light of Jesus in our class. She is a wonderful young lady.” What a pleasant young lady!

·       Caleb K. is a 3^rd grade STAR. His teacher says, “He does his work consistently well and independently. He is a quiet student who is a pleasure to have in class.” What a kind hearted young man!

·       Lauren K. is a 4^th grade STAR. Her teacher says, “Lauren is a dedicated student who exhibits a calm spirit. She is a good friend who is always laughing with her buddies. She is always willing to give a helping hand whenever it is needed." What an amazing young lady!

·       Emily H. is a 5^th grade STAR. Her teacher says, “Emily is truly a STAR in so many ways. She is full of joy and gives love in abundance. She is a people person and works well with those around her. She is strong and amazing, and there is no doubt that God has some incredible plans for her future. Her spirit is irrepressible.” What a blessing she is!

HISTORY DAY RESULTS

Regional History Day on Friday, March 5^th was a tremendous success for our ACS middle school students.  This year's History Day theme is "Innovations in History: Impact and Change."  Of the 42 students who placed at our school competition and went on to Regional competition, 30 will be going on to the State Competition on April 23^rd at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.  All the students who attended Regionals were wonderful representatives of ACS and our Lord.  Following is a list of the students going to State, along with their category and project topic:

Noah M.:                                  2nd place/ Historical Paper - Innovation of the Television

Joshua C.:                                3rd place/ Web Site - The Impact and Evolution of Cartography

Lacey W. & Natalie W.:            2nd place/ Web site - Wind Turbines

Ashley H. & Jacob H.:              1st place/ Group Exhibit - The Muckrakers: Changing America One                                                           Story at a Time

Charlton C., Aaron O, Tyler R., William W.:  2nd place/ Group Documentary - AK-                                                                                 47: The Pathway to Modern Warfare

Beau D. & Steven M.:               1st place/ Group Documentary - Rubik's Cube

Tomas G.:                                1st place/ Individual Documentary - The Assembly Line

Patrick W.:                               3rd place/ Individual Exhibit - Innovation Born of Desperation: The                                                   Shunt for Hydrocephalus

Noelle G.:                                3rd place / Individual Exhibit - Solar Power

Lauren G.:                               2nd place/ Individual Exhibit - The Brownie Camera

Kendra R.:                               1st place/ Individual Exhibit - The Innovation of Kevlar

Lydia B.:                                  1st place/ Individual Exhibit - The Innovation of Penicillin

Skylar C. & Ashley R.:              3rd place/ Group Performance - The Printing Press

Veronica C., Railee H., Jessica K. & Jessica W.:  2nd place/ Group Performance - The Washing Machine

Cole C. & Tanner H.:                2nd place/ Group Performance - Camouflage: The Art of War

Trentan C. & James L.:            1st place/ Group Performance - Fingerprinting: The Ends of the                                                                  Finger will Point the Way

Katherin M.:                             3rd place/ Individual Performance - The Telephone

Ema D.:                                    1st place/ Individual Performance - Satyagraha: Gandhi's Innovation                                                           of Non-Violence

Curriculum Payments

For anyone who has a paid-in-full or a 9-month tuition contract, curriculum fees for the 2010/2011 school year are due Monday, March 22^nd (the first day back from spring break).  Payments can be placed in the drop box at the front desk. If you have questions, please feel free to call the business office at 872-0777.   

LUNCH CHANGE

On Wednesday, March 24^th, Barbara Cruz will again be preparing hot lunch for us.  We will not have the scheduled Canteen lunch that day, so please mark your calendars. We will let you know as soon as possible what Mrs. Cruz will be serving that day.

BUTTER BRAID AND COOKIE DOUGH ORDERS

The order forms for Butter Braids and Cookie Dough were due back last Friday, If you still have the forms, but forgot to turn them in, Mrs. Haley will still take them at the front desk.  Please turn them in as soon as possible. Thank you for your support with this fundraiser.

8^th GRADE MISSION TRIP

The 8th graders will be going on a mission trip to Abilene, Texas to work with Love and Care Ministries serving the poor and homeless there. They will be leaving Monday, April 12 and will return Saturday, April 17. This is a great trip that really helps students understand how blessed they are and brings them closer together.  We ask that everyone pray for these students and this year’s mission. If you would like to help, the following fund raisers are being sponsored by the 8^th grade:

Shave Mr. Tucker: There are two containers on the front desk. One says, "Shave Mr. Tucker" and the other says, "Don't Shave Mr. Tucker." The one with the most money in it will be the command that Mr. Tucker will follow. If the shave can wins, the eighth graders will shave Mr. Tucker at tomorrow's assembly (Wednesday, March 10^th)  Thanks so much for your help and support!         

YEARBOOK ADVERTISING

This is a wonderful opportunity to advertise your business to a large group of Christians, and to help out ACS by lowering the price of the yearbook. If you are interested in advertising in our yearbook, please see Mrs. Williams in the office for ad sizes and prices. 

OPEN Registration

We are now open for public registration for the 2010/2011 school year.  Remember there is a $100 rebate per family you introduce to the school if they are here the following school year, This rebate will be $200 if they are in Pre-kindergarten or 3^rd grade. If you know anyone who is interested in attending ACS next year, have him or her call the school office to schedule a tour.

food pantry

This year, we will continue to collect food for the needy families of Albuquerque. Thank you for your willingness to help with this cause. Thank you for being so generous with this cause! We will now be collecting cereal and dried milk. You can drop your donation off in the blue tub located in the lobby. 

·      UPCOMING EVENTS AT ACS

·      March 9^th                In-House Speech Meet

·      March 12^th              Last Day of the 3^rd Nine Weeks

·      March 15^th-19^th              Spring Break

·      March 23^rd              Report Cards Go Home

Wednesdays – Faith Lift

PLEASE remember the school, staff, and children in your daily prayers.

"Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God," 2 Corinthians 9:10-11.