Principal’s Newsletter

Dear ACS Families,

Can you believe it is November? Can you believe the first marking period ends in 5 school days? NEITHER CAN WE! The first marking period comes to a close next week and we have accomplished many challenges. Our teachers have introduced classroom procedures and set high expectations and all our students are rising to the challenge. Our new students are settled and are now all just “ACS Family”. The curriculum is moving along and all our students have shown personal growth and we are pleased. So, well done ACS students and teachers- AND off we go to the second period! I am also happy to report that our Halloween celebration was a huge success. A big thank you to all the parents and FSA Board members who prepared a delicious breakfast. In addition, a special thank you to Mrs. Pickering, and all the teachers, who coordinated our first Fun Walk. Students did an excellent job walking around the block, eating and then dancing! Now, for SOME REMINDERS:

BAZAAR – I need some help!
The FSA could use any new items you may have that you don’t want or need. Any donation from candles, kitchen gadgets, to wine bottles and dishes would be greatly appreciated.
Parent Teacher Conferences: November 15th Parent teacher conference is an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher. It is a vital interaction where your student’s academic plan is discussed and expectations are set for the next marking period.
High School Placement Test: This Saturday, November 3 at 7:45 am. Please don’t be late! Your ACS teachers, principal and friends wish you the very best and ask that God give you the knowledge and confidence to do your very best.

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!

Mrs. Shumny
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. INFORMATION IS LIBERATING. EDUCATION IS THE PREMISE OF PROGRESS, IN EVERY SOCIETY, IN EVERY FAMILY. -KOFI ANNAN

Principal’s Newsletter Principal’s Newsletter – September 21, 2018

September 24, 2018Principal's Newsletter

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Dear ACS Families,

Dear Parents, We have made it through our first two full weeks of school, and students are doing very well adjusting to life at ACS. During the first few weeks, we have worked primarily on developing routines and building community. Students have been assessed in reading, writing and math. Math assessments (End of last years grade) will come home Monday. Please take some time to go over each of the math standards and the challenging areas with your child. Each teacher will work on all of these areas in more depth and cover each of these standards throughout our year. In writing, grades 3 and up students will complete three on demands, narrative, opinion and informational. These assessments are given within a 45 minute block to see what students recall from the previous grade. These three pieces of writing will help guide instruction with each child. Finally, we will be pulling each child to assess their reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension using the DRA test. I will be sending home more information. These beginning of the year benchmarks help guide our instruction and really challenge our students at each of their levels. Homework – Students will always have reading and math, once we get rolling. Please make sure to check your child’s planner daily to see expectations. We also post daily homework on REMIND (codes on back). At Back to School Night we covered many important topics – the PowerPoint is on our website. If you have any questions or concerns.

Have a great weekend!

God Bless,

Mrs. Shumny

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.“
-Benjamin Franklin

Principal’s Newsletter – June 6, 2018

June 7, 2018Principal's Newsletter

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Welcome June! We are down to the last couple of weeks of school – we’re almost done! This is my last official Newsletter for the 2017-2018 School Year.

First, the fire drill we had this week was our regularly scheduled fire drill. Tuesday’s Lock Down and Shelter in Place were due to a student threat received at Shull School. I know many different versions of what happened at Shull School are circulating on social media and only the Police Department has all the facts. We, at ACS, take every notice from the Perth Amboy Police Department with the upmost seriousness and act according to our Emergency Plan – we did exactly what we have outlined in this type of situation. Our student’s safety is our number one priority. I know some panic set in when parents called the school office and no one answered– please know that we don’t pick up until the lockdown is over. I sent the school wide REMIND to keep everyone informed and I hope this helped. I am happy that no one was hurt in our neighboring school and that the Police Department acted quickly and God watched over all. These are turbulent times and we have to be ready and vigilant. I thank my teachers for being calm and following our protocol. Any questions please give me a call.

Second, a very special thank you goes to Mrs. Pickering and the 8th graders for organizing Field Day. All our students had a good time and our 8th graders did an amazing job coordinating the activities. Third, 2018-2019 calendar is attached.

Lastly, I invite all our friends and family tomorrow, June 8th to celebrate the Liturgy with us at 8:45am and then come back to the school for a presentation to our Sister Thomas and Sister Yosaphata. We have a surprise .

Please call the office if you have any questions or concerns.