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Greetings, Coyote Families.
The end of Trimester 2 is just around the corner. Teachers will continue gathering MOY (Middle Of The Year) data through benchmark assessments, which will inform us about how we are progressing toward our academic goals and identify areas needing improvement. There are quite a few updates and reminders, but please pay close attention to the categories below:
Carline Procedures
Calendar Updates
Coyote Connections
ACS IN ACTION
We had a great Day of Project Celebrations on Friday. 1st Grade told us about animals in their natural habitat, 3rd grade created houses for people in each region of North Carolina and put them through a number of tests to withstand the elements, and 5th grade took us to the ER, as we learned about the body systems. Great job to everyone involved.
CARLINE UPDATES/ REMINDERS
Here are a few reminders about KIDaccount, our new Carline App:
YEARBOOK SALES
CLOTHING PANTRY
We are still in need of boys’ and girls’ pants of all sizes. Please bring items to the front office. Thank you for your generosity.
COYOTE CAFE
The Coyote Cafe will be open every Thursday during morning carline. All items are $1 and the money earned goes to our ACS Food Pantry. Stop by the gym and get a yummy treat to benefit a good cause. We will be selling flavored water, granola bars, fruit snacks, applesauce, crackers and other goodies. All items will cost $1.00 and the proceeds will go to help the ACS Food Pantry. The Coyote Cafe will be open every Thursday morning until the end of April. Please stop by the gym this Thursday for a yummy treat!
KINDERGARTEN FOOD DRIVE
3RD ANNUAL COYOTE CONNECTIONS
We are looking forward to our next Coyote Connections! It will be earlier this year to ensure we allow school access for open enrollment and staff and families have a moment to connect to prepare students for end-of-year testing.
A parent Panel will give background and insight and answer questions. There will be information sessions from each grade level and tours for prospective parents. There will also be apparel being sold.
The new date will be February 13th2025, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. The New family tours will still take place at 5:30.
Timeline
4:30 - 5 or 5:30 | Parent Panel in the Elementary Gym All Parents and families will start here. |
5-7 | Parents can go to rooms and see presentations from teachers. |
5:30 | New Family Tours *Feel free to sign up even if you are a veteran family and want to see our completed construction progress |
Other Tables and Information to be shared | |
Student Services | PTO |
Science Olympiad | Pizza and drinks on sale |
ACS Gear for Sale | Reading Interventions |
ACS WINTER SPORTS UPDATE!
Basketball Schedule: 2/10 vs Discovery Charter Canceled 2/11 Student vs. Staff Basketball (Postponed Pending Gym CO) New Date will be given for this Jamboree Event.
4th Annual Coach Kirkling Classic ACS Boys Basketball played in the 4th Annual 2025 Coach Kirkling Classic on Saturday in a matchup against Research Triangle Academy (Durham, NC). Boys would play short handed but play with much great scoring the game's first basket. Guard #0 Kenneth Calip would light the nets up shooting 2/4 from 3-point line. He would have 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks on the day. SG #3 Camden Hawkins would score 5 points, 4 rebounds. The Eagles of RTCA would pull away late in the 3rd and win the game. Congratulations to the Coyotes for showing great grit this season. And representing Alamance Community School well in their first ever basketball tournament.
Winter Sports Closeout Please wash the winter sports uniform and bring basketball uniforms to Coach Long and Cheer Uniforms to Coach W for count, and winter sports storage. Uniforms should be turned into Coach Long and Coach W by Wednesday 2/12/25 (No exceptions) Unreturned athletics uniforms can incur a cost (retail value of each custom acs winter sport uniform) and athletes participate in Spring Sports or receive Sports Awards at ACS Sports Banquet in May (Date TBA).
Thanks for your understanding and support during this winter Sports Season!
Spring Sports 2025
Dead Period: February 17th-21st: ( No Athletics )
Spring Sports Tryouts: February 24- 28: ( Spring Athletics Begins)
Spring Sports is just around the corner, and we are preparing for our season with our Spring Sports Interest Meetings. Co-Ed middle school golf will hold their interest meeting on Monday February 17th, 2025, at 5:30 pm. A link to the meeting will be shared next weekend. Girls Soccer will hold their interest meeting on Tuesday February 18th, 2025, at 5:30 pm. Girls Soccer Interest Meeting link meeting flyer.
During Spring Sports interest meetings families and prospective student-athletes will have an opportunity to meet Coaches and AD to learn about expectations and all needed information for Spring Sports tryouts. As a reminder, tryouts for athletics at ACS are for athletes in grades 6th & 7th. Student-athletes must have an active physical on file with the athletic department. If your student-athletes have played a fall, winter sport they are cleared for Spring Sports Tryouts. If your student-athletes are new to ACS or have not played a sport they would need a physical examination by a primary care physician and signed concussion form to try out for teams.
Coach Long, ACS Athletics Director
Contact AD: Darius Long
2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR
*The Board approved the 2025-2026 calendar in November. It can be found on our website and is included here as well.
“COYOTE PACK” FACEBOOK GROUP
Current & NEW families, join our Official ACS "Coyote Pack" Facebook Group. In addition to our newsletters and teacher communications, we use this page to communicate important information during the school year. The ACS Coyote Pack FB group is a positive way to connect staff and parents/caregivers to foster good communication so we can continue to build the caring and inclusive community that so many of us want for our students, staff, and families. The ACS Coyote Pack FB group is where you can ask questions, and our staff & involved families can answer questions and provide correct information. Families NEW to ACS are welcome to join as soon as they complete their registration in SchoolMint. Request to join today:
While everyone is invited to join, please be mindful of what is posted. The goal is increased information and positivity.
GENESIS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL UPDATES
Late Pick Up from School
For students not picked up in the afternoon carline by 1:45 on Wednesdays and 3:45 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday will be taken to the ACS/Genesis Athletics aftercare program. There will be no charge for the first late pickup. For the second late pick-up, there will be a $5.00 charge. For the third late pick up there will be a $10.00 fee. Subsequent late pickups, parents/guardians will be charged an after care fee to be determined by how often this occurs and how late the student is picked up.
ACS Extracurriculars & 4-H Register Here
Loom and Crafting Grades 2-7
Classes listed on Sawyer
Upcoming Middle School Enrichment Opportunities
Animal Science 101
Karate
Strength and Conditioning
FIRST Lego
NBA Math Hoops
Project Brainy
Environmental Programs
The Swifties
Look for information about these programs on our FB page and 4-H webpage
School Communications - How to Receive Texts/Phone Calls and Emails from ACS
Last September, we completed the transition to a new school communication software called SchoolMessenger. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the way we communicate with you and ensure that you receive timely and accurate information about school news, events and your child's education.
The new software offers several improved features, including:
SchoolMessenger App: Receive instant notifications about school events and important announcements.
Custom Notification Preferences: The SchoolMessenger app also allows you to manage your notification preferences for various types of communications including General, Emergency, Attendance and more.
SMS Opt-In: Opt-In to receive text messages by sending a quick text message to our school’s short code.
To help you navigate this transition, we have linked a few resources:
SMS Text Opt-In Flyer: Opt-In to receive texts from SchoolMessenger using the QR code or short code text instructions in this flyer.
SchoolMessenger App Parent User Guide: The SchoolMessenger app allows schools and school districts to inform guardians and students about school related emergencies, school closures, attendance or other school-related issues. The SchoolMessenger app sends and receives notifications straight to mobile devices or desktops.
To download the app, please visit your app store for iOS or Android.
Important: If you already have an email address that the school has on record, use this email address when you sign up for your account in the app.
Please note: We will not be implementing Groups, Teacher Messaging nor Teacher-Created Groups at this time.
VOLUNTEERING
We have loved having so many volunteers in the classroom! Thank you for supporting our students and staff!
Volunteerism at our school is a way for you, parents and guardians, to learn more about ACS, engage in a positive way with your child’s teachers, and witness firsthand the hard work and dedication that all our staff - teachers, assistants, support staff, and administrators demonstrate each and every day.
It is also a way to support your student and other students by assisting with workstations or a small group, helping with clerical tasks or lunch, and/or something as simple as reading a book to the class. You do not have to be an educator to volunteer, and everyone is welcome! Please click on the ACS Volunteer Form Link below to find ways that you can volunteer to help support our school! https://forms.gle/6iPiTAYNhm14BezV6
WE ARE HIRING! Looking to build the team!
We are in search of Elementary, Middle and EC Team members for ACS! If you or someone you know would be a good fit for ACS, please apply through our website under the ‘Employment’ tab (see link below) and email a resume to Mr. Miller at jmarqmiller@alamancecommunityschool.net
IMPORTANT DATES
2/3 - 2/13 | Benchmark Testing |
2/14 | End of Trimester 2 |
2/13 | Coyote Connections (See details above) |
2/17 | Teacher Work Day (No School for Students) |
2/28 | Elementary Winter Dance |
3/11 - 3/12 | 5th Grade Washington DC Trip |
4/1 | 3rd Grade ZOO Trip |
4-14 - 4/21 | Spring Break |
PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS
If you have missed any of the previous newsletters, here are the links.
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