ACS Students from grades 3-4-5 went to NJ Adventure Aquarium on June 5, 2014. Here are some pictures. A GREAT time was had by all in attendance!
Happy Memorial Day!
The Pre-K class learned about the holiday of Memorial Day. They learned the meaning behind it and of the men and women we honor for our freedom. To celebrate the holiday we created an art project using our foot prints. The purpose of using our feet was because it symbolized how we only walked for a few years but we are safe as can be because of those who protect us in the air, land, and sea.
Senior Drama Presents: Princess Who?
On Thursday, May 15, 2014 A.C.S. Senior Drama Club presented the Pioneer Drama Service production of Princess Who? It is the story of a young girl who woke up only to find that she had forgotten who she was.
Princess Who? wandered through the forest where she met several familiar characters. She met Cinderella, Snow White, Goldilocks, and even Rumplestiltskin. Each of the fairy tale characters was able to offer some advice or a clue as to where she might have come from or who she might be.
The production even included a few of our own faculty members as fairies. Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Bernstein were the good fairies. Mrs. Shumny portrayed the evil fairy that put a curse on the little baby destined to grow up and be the princess that could not remember her name.
In the end Sr. Drama cast members had a great time bringing entertainment to their families, friends, and ACS classmates.
Charlotte’s Web – Novel Based Learning
The 3rd and 4th grade students at ACS recently completed reading their first novel, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. The classes spent a few weeks together reading the novel, learning new vocabulary, exploring setting and plot, and learning the importance of a true friendship.
After completing the novel, the students wrote their first book report including main character analysis, identification of settings, and summary. Finally, the classes got together a final time to watch the 2006 re-release of the movie starring Dakota Fanning, Julie Roberts, Oprah Winfrey and more!
The students enjoyed the departure from traditional short stories to more challenging, classical text. After watching the movie, students were in agreement that the book was better than the movie! Perhaps the seeds have been sowed for future lovers of reading!
Junior Drama/Glee Club Show
On Thursday eveining at the ACS, many students for the first time had the opportunity to perform onstage and both the students and the audience loved the show and had a lot of fun.
ACS Track and Field 2013-14
Thanks everyone for working so hard to make our track program successful. Special thanks go to the parents and to ACS coach Mr. Sean R. Daly for all the love, caring, encouragement, and sacrifice they gave the team during the season.
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Celebrating Motherhood in May
During the month of May, first grade has learned that we honor our mothers.
Each student wrote about their mothers describing them using complete sentences with adjectives. They also made heart-shaped cards, and a secret letter tied with a bow, for their moms to open on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014.
Students learned that Mary, Mother of Jesus, is the Mother of the Church. This means she is our Blessed Mother. Just like we honor our mother, we also do so for Mary, especially during the month of May.
Each student made an altar for Mary and placed it by her statue in the classroom. Students have been bringing fresh flowers to honor her. For afternoon prayer, they have been singing hymns to honor our Blessed Mother. The class learned that singing hymns is like praying twice. They were doing such a wonderful job and had memorized 3 songs (Ave Maria, Salve Regina, and Bring Flowers of the Rarest). On Tuesday, May 20, they sang these songs during whole school morning prayer time. Each first grader wore the necklace they made in class with the picture of the Madonna. Great job first grade!
Teacher Appreciation Day
Each year during the month of May teachers are acknowledged for their dedication to their students. It might be a thank you note, a Dunkin Donuts gift card, or some other type of acknowledgement. Here at ACS our Family School Association always makes sure that we teachers are treated to lunch for this special day. This year was no different. They went out of their way to make ACS teachers feel most appreciated! Before the teachers arrived at their first Wednesday of the month faculty meeting, the FSA board made sure that a variety of sandwiches, chips, and soft drinks were available for teachers to choose their favorite lunch items. To top off a delicious lunch there was a variety of cookies available to enjoy. Thank you to the FSA for your recognition and constant support!
Historic Philadelphia Visit
On Monday, Grades 6, 7, and 8 visited Historic Philadelphia . It was nice trip and students were able to explore America's Birthplace.
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Grades K, 1, and 2 travelled to the Philadelphia Zoo
Students had many unique chances to see the animals up close and personal. Some of the student's favorites were the elephants, gorillas and lions. The zoo trip was great!
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