Talent Show 2022 - Registration Closes Soon |
May 11 & 12 from 6-7 PM Fisher Event Center ACDS -- You've got talent! Students in grades Pre-K to 8 are invited to participate in the ACDS 2022 Talent Show. We're excited to bring back this annual tradition and thrilled to be in person! This year's Talent Show will be even more inspiring because it will take place in our new Fisher Event Center. We can't wait to feature all the various talents of our gifted students. Performers are encouraged to sign up with an act of their choice which may include singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, telling a joke, gymnastics, martial arts, and more! Please fill out the registration form and tell us what talent you plan to share with our community. Registration is open now through April 25. If you have any questions OR wish to help plan this year's event, email Talent Show Chair, Dana Zell at danazell@me.com |
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Auction and Benefit Soiree | Saturday, May 21, 2022 ACDS is proud to host its Annual Auction & Benefit Soiree on Saturday, May 21, 2022, and Online Auction from May 18 - 22, 2022. These events support the ongoing needs of our non-profit school and fund essential programs that facilitate learning for students and faculty. Reserve your spot today. Thank you to families who have generously donated towards their class auction gift. Please click here to participate in your class gift today. For all Auction related information, and to purchase your tickets, please visit this page. Together we give! Cougar Byte Podcast: Part II of A Journey Toward Cultural Humility is Now Available The follow-up to Part I you have all been waiting for is ready to stream. In this episode, Dr. James Knight, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant and author of the book, “Heart: A Journey Toward Cultural Humility,” shares what he has learned so far in the course of his work and how he sees the need for DEI-centered conversations continue to rise as organizations negotiate their values and culture. This, and so much more awaits you. Head to Podcast Episode Calendar Reminders Tuesdays - April 26 & May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - COVID testing on campus for all students, staff, and parent volunteers
Monday, May 16 - NO SCHOOL, Faculty Inservice
Monday, May 30 Save these Library Dates! Did your child (Pre-K to 2nd grade) enjoy Deborah Hopkinson’s recent visit? There’s still time to order an autographed picture book called Only One. Visit tinyurl.com/ACDSOnlyOne Want more Library News? Check out the recent Message from the Librarian for more information on all things LIBRARY! Imaginarium Needs Your Recyclables Have you heard!? Construction of the redesigned Imaginarium is almost complete! That means it’s time to begin stocking up. Starting May 2, we will be accepting donations of clean paper towel and toilet paper rolls, sturdy pieces of large cardboard, egg cartons, and wine corks. If you have other materials you think may be useful for student projects, please inquire via an email to Michael Kim-Stevens at mstevens@almadencountryday.org. Fall Sports & Activities Camp - Register Now! August 29 to September 2, 2022 from 9AM-2PM Grades 1-8 | Cost $325 Registration is now open for the Fall Sports and Activities Camp with Coach McIntyre, Mr. Leonard, and Ms. Z! Get ready to spend the morning playing skill-building games and sports, the rest of the day doing fun theater games and art. New this year, registration will be handled through the CampBrain software. If you have already set up an account, please use the same log-in credentials. If you have not registered yet, simply hit ‘Forgot Password’ and follow the steps listed in the email. P.S. Select summer camps have just a few spots left. Grab a friend and do a camp together! Visit our summer camp website for more information. THANK YOU Thank you to our parent volunteers for their assistance with COVID testing prep and facilitation of the testing each week. We appreciate you! Thank you to our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents and PSA leadership who prepared a lavish beach-themed feast for yesterday’s staff appreciation luncheon. From the bottom of our hearts (and tummies), we are grateful. |
| April - 2022 Wednesday - April 27, 2022 Thursday - April 28, 2022 |
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