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Greetings, Coyote Families.
This was a great week, and ACS is looking forward to the upcoming week! We are getting closer to spring break, but before we get time off, we have a few events that will take place. The Bookfair will be opened tomorrow. Students will get multiple chances to visit this week in their classes, and it will be open through Saturday at the Spring Bling!
March Pack Leaders of the Month!
ACS extends its gratitude to three special educators for their outstanding contributions!
Pack Leader of the Month: March
COYOTES OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to our students who have been nominated Coyote of the Month!
MY HOT LUNCHBOX
Make the process easier. Download the app! See the instructions below!
PTO UPCOMING EVENTS
•Book Fair 3/17-3/21
•Spring Fling 3/22, 9AM-1PM
We need your help! Sign up via the link below to join the fun!
Next Meeting
Zaxby’s
Skate Night/Bowling Night
Contact: alamancecommunityschoolpto@gmail.com
Help Promote our Bookfair. Parents, please post pictures with your favorite book(s), and we will blast it on Social Media!
CLOTHING PANTRY
We still need 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 the morning carline. All items are $1; the money earned goes to our ACS Food Pantry. Stop by the gym for a yummy treat to benefit a good cause. We will sell flavored water, granola bars, fruit snacks, applesauce, crackers, and other goodies. All items will cost $1.00, and the proceeds will 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!
CARLINE UPDATES & CHANGES
Here are a few reminders about KIDaccount, our new Carline App:
Sports Picture Day Thank You!
Special thanks to all the ACS Coaches and Staff that helped to support our student-athletes on sports picture day. Truly appreciate your support with so many moving parts!
Athletics Updates!
Spring Sports Opening Week:
Girls Soccer:
Congratulations, to the Coyotes Girls Soccer Team, for competing in ACS first ever Girls Soccer Match this week. The Coyotes would face the Spartans of The Burlington School. In the first half, the team would play tough defense against a talented TBS team, holding them to a single goal. Led by (7th) grade Goalkeeper Nelly Guaman (7) saves in the first half.
The Coyotes would play hard and show great grit, but the Spartans would pull away in the second half by scoring 4 goals. Coach Neff, Coach Darden and Game Officials would celebrate the performance of the girls in their first ever match!
Next Game: 4/3 vs. Discovery Charter School Mebane Community Park Field #1
Our team is still looking to fill a few more roster spots for our season. If you are a middle school girl in grades 6th-7th and you have interest in joining the team, we would love to have you! There will be an open practice on March 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd 2025 4:00 pm-5:15 pm (ACS Field).
Come join Coach Neff , Coach Darden and our ACS Coyotes Girls Soccer Team to show off your skills! Parents/Guardians if you have any questions about ACS Girls Soccer please reach out to Coach Long dlong@alamancecommunityschool.net or Coach Neff kneff@alamancecommunityschool.net
Co-Ed Golf:
3.12 River Mill Match (Southwick Course)
The golf team would have their first matches of the season with back-to-backs at Southwick Course & The Valley Course. ACS would take on River Mill Academy in match 1, Clover Garden School, Burlington Christian Academy and North Carolina Leadership Academy.
Team would compete against a talented field of middle school golfers. ACs would finish in 4th/5 schools that competed. (7th) Grader Bryson Moore would shoot 58 on the day, while (6th) grader Ezra Williams would shoot 59. Bryson Moore would be two points away from his first top 10 finish.
3.13 Burlington Christian Academy (The Valley Course) Awaiting match results.
Thanks for supporting ACS Athletics!
-Coach 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
Genesis Before & After School Updates:
Karate Class
Last call for our 2nd Session of Karate! Class starts March 19th. Register on Sawyer
Late Pick Up from School
Students not picked up by :45 after will be transferred to the Genesis After School Program. Please pick up your child at the overflow door. 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, due at the time of pick up via cash, cashapp, or venmo.
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 or 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 positively 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 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
3/17 | Co-Ed Golf v. Triangle Day School @ Southwick Golf Course 3:30 |
3/17-3/21 | PTO Spring Book Fair |
3/22 | ACS Spring Fling |
3/28 | Trimester 3 Progress Reports go Home |
4/1 | 3rd Grade ZOO Trip |
4-14 - 4/21 | Spring Break |
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