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---------------- Greetings, Coyote Families!
We had another great week at school, and we’re looking forward to another great one. Here’s what you need to know for the days ahead:
Important Dates
Bookfair | September 16- September 20 |
Soccer (River Mill Academy Mebane Community Park Field 1 @ 4pm) | September 16th |
Cross Country (Expedition School) | September 17th |
9/18 Early Release | September 18th |
Soccer @ Triangle Day School | September 19th |
Curriculum Night | September 19th |
Progress Reports Due | September 20th |
Picture Day | September 26th |
Teacher Work Day | September 27th |
Construction Update!
Mrs. Paynter and I had the opportunity to do a walkthrough with the construction crew and progress of our gym. Although we aren’t there yet, the progress made me excited and made me hopeful for the process of education. There are times when we just want to hurry the process and see results, but when you finally see what the wait was for, it makes it worth it!
Book Fair: September 16-20
Our annual Book Fair is HERE! This is a wonderful chance for students to discover new books and for families to support our school. We encourage you to visit and check out the great selection.Make sure you come out to support! Special thanks to PTO and our PTO president for setting up and getting us ready!
Curriculum Night: September 19th
This is a time for you to know exactly what your children will be learning, how they are collectively progressing, and what they need to be working on independently to stay ahead! Not only will you get to speak to teachers about the updates in curriculum, but there will be special items from the bookfair that will ONLY be available on Thursday Night!
Progress Reports:
Progress reports will go home on Friday, September 20th. Make sure you research out to teachers if you have questions or concerns. It's not too late to make sure grades are good for the 1st Trimester.
Picture Day:
Picture Day will be held next Thursday, September 26th. Make sure your Child(ren) practices their smile and pose for the yearbook photo! More information about purchasing pictures will be sent at a later date.
Teacher Conferences: September 27th.
This day is set aside for conferencing with teachers regarding progress at ACS so far.. Teachers will be sending out invites soon but please make sure you make time to connect. WE are in this together!
Sports Events This Week:
Cross Country: September 17
Soccer: September 16 and September 19
Please come out and support our talented student-athletes!
New Carline App:
We will be launching a new carline app soon to streamline our drop-off and pick-up processes. Staff will be trained this week to ensure a smooth transition. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements.
We appreciate your attention to these details and your continued support in making our school environment safe and efficient. Have a great week ahead!
Introducing Our First-Ever Coyotes of the Month!
We are excited to celebrate a new tradition at our school with the announcement of our very first Coyotes of the Month! These exceptional students were handpicked by their teachers for their outstanding achievements and positive contributions to our school community.
But that’s not all! We’re also proud to announce our very first Pack Leaders of the Month! These remarkable teachers have gone above and beyond, demonstrating extraordinary leadership, dedication, and commitment to their students and colleagues. Their efforts have been instrumental in fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment.
Please join us in celebrating both our fantastic students and our exceptional teachers. Their achievements set a shining example for us all!
Check out their photos and let’s give them a big round of applause!
Congratulations to our inaugural Coyotes of the Month! Keep up the amazing work!
WE ARE ON THE SAME TEAM!
I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining a respectful and collaborative environment at ACS. Our shared goal is to create a safe and supportive space for all students, staff, and families. To achieve this, it is essential that we all treat one another with kindness and respect in all communications—whether by phone, email or in person.
Please understand that aggressive behavior, in any form, will not be tolerated. We are all on the same team, working to benefit our students. By maintaining open and respectful communication, we can effectively address any concerns and continue to make ACS a positive place for everyone.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Carline Updates:
We want to bring to your attention a serious safety concern regarding our car line procedures. Recently, we have observed several instances where children have been seen hanging out of windows and sunroofs during drop-off and pick-up times. This unsafe behavior poses a significant risk to our students and others in the car line.
Just this past week, one student was nearly hit by a vehicle, and another car had to slam on its brakes to avoid an accident. This type of behavior is extremely dangerous and cannot continue.
To address this issue and ensure the safety of all our students, the School Resource Officer (SRO) team will begin issuing tickets and citations for unsafe practices. We understand that everyone wants to make drop-off and pick-up times as efficient and pleasant as possible, but the safety of our children is our top priority.
Please take this opportunity to remind your children about the importance of remaining safely inside the vehicle while in the car line. We are committed to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for all students, and your cooperation is crucial in achieving this goal.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your ongoing support.
“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.
ACS ATHLETICS
Congrats to the Boys Soccer Team! For securing their first soccer win of the season and in school history! The Coyotes would defeat Haw River Christian Academy 7-6!
Boys Soccer will be in action Monday Home vs. River Mill Academy 4:00 pm
Big Shout out to the X-Country team, for a strong XC meet on Monday! Ava Herman and Kenzie D. would both have top 15 finishes of 45 girls! All XC athletes would finish a challenging 2.15k course!
X-Country will head to the Hills, of The Expedition School for their next meet Tuesday 4:00 pm
Let’s continue to make this season memorable for everyone involved! #CoyotePride!
For more information, and questions regarding ACS Sports, Please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Darius Long
Upcoming Sporting Events
9/16 | Boys Soccer | River Mill Academy | Home (MCP F#1) | 4:00 |
9/17 | X-Country | Expedition School | Away | 4:00 |
9/19 | Boys Soccer | Triangle Day School | Away | 4:00 |
9/23 | X-Country | Expedition School | Away | 4:00 |
9/24 | Boys Soccer | Haw River Christian Academy | Home (MCP F#1) | 4:00 |
9/26 | X-Country | Haw River Christian Academy | Away | 4:00 |
10/1 | Boys Soccer | Triangle Day School | Home (MCP F#1) | 4:00 |
*Soccer is at Mebane Community Park Field #1 |
ACS’ STUDENT WELLNESS REMINDERS
ACS staff makes every effort to reduce the prevalence of disease-causing organisms by ensuring the cleanliness of the environment, emphasizing frequent hand washing of students and staff, and following proper decontamination procedures of items used in mealtime and other activities. Despite those actions, the school-age child is often the source and conduit for communicable diseases ranging from the “common cold” to ringworm, among many. The majority of such illnesses are not among the diseases for which the state Division of Public Health, following guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has issued mandatory isolation rules. However, the following isolation guidelines must be followed:
Fever: The parent/guardian of any student with an oral temperature of 100 degrees will be notified and asked to pick up their child. The student should remain at home until fever-free for 36 hours without medication.
Chickenpox (Varicella): Students are excluded until all blisters have formed scabs.
Head Lice (Pediculosis): The parents/guardians of any student found with lice will be notified and asked to pick up their student. The parent/guardian may consult their medical provider or treat with an over-the-counter product. The student may return to school after receiving treatment for lice and removing nits.
Impetigo: Student is excluded from school if he/she has more than three to four sores until seen by a medical provider and treated with a prescription antibiotic for a minimum of 24 hours.
Measles (Rubeola/Rubella): Student is excluded until physician’s approval is given and student is no longer contagious.
MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus): All suspected cases should be referred to their healthcare provider and if possible, lesions should be kept covered while at school. Exclusion from school and sports activities should be reserved for those with wound drainage that cannot be covered and contained with a clean, dry bandage and for those who cannot maintain good personal hygiene.
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea: The parent/guardian of any student experiencing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea will be notified and asked to pick up their child. The student may return to school 36 hours after the symptoms have abated.
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): A student who is exhibiting symptoms of pink eye should be evaluated by their medical provider. Students are allowed to return to school on approval of the physician. The student may return when treatment has begun, has minimal drainage, and the student is able to keep hands away from eyes.
Scabies: Students are excluded until one (1) treatment with prescription medication has been completed for at least 24 hours.
Strep Throat (Streptococcal and Staphylococcal Infections): Students are excluded from school until treated with a prescription antibiotic for 24 hours and have been fever-free for 36 hours.
For the full details of our policies regarding Student Health and Wellness, please refer to the parent/student handbook posted on the ACS Website and linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bnddkufZDW4nqnRkbtVzW736ssPfVgHlLZlJfaUAbGs/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you!
PTO Updates
Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Sept 16-20th
Looking for ways to join and support ACS PTO? Please complete the Interest Survey and visit our Website .
For more information on how to join, please contact Ashley McPhearson at
GENESIS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL UPDATES
Sept 16-20th will be the Scholastic Book Fair- Please follow email for alternative drop off and pick up locations during that week.
FALL BREAK CAMP- Registration is now open
Students should come with a nut free snack and refillable, sealable water bottle every day.
Reminder to all ACS Families per the Handbook
Genesis Handbook states “Non-registered ACS students not picked up at the close of school (3:45/1:45) will be charged a $5 per child flat fee the first instance and $10 for following instances per child, per 30 minutes.”
ACS Parent Student Handbook states:
Late Pick Up from School
For students not picked up in the afternoon carline by 1:45 on Wednesdays and 3:45 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, will be taken to the ACS/Genesis Athletics after care program. For the first late pick up, there will be no charge. 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.
Alamance Community Extracurriculars & 4-H Register Here
The smell of apples filled the halls Thursday and the students learned how to make pincushions instead of being pincushions on Tuesday.
Classes listed on Sawyer
WHAT DID I MISS?!?!
If you missed the Previous Newsletters from this school year, they are linked below! You can also find them on the school website and social media!
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