CURRENT ACADEMY NEWS-THE LINK
ACA Summer LINK
August 3, 2010
The “LINK” is a regular publication of Ambassador Christian Academy, serving to stay in touch with families and to keep them informed of news about Ambassador.
Dear ACA Parents,
I hope that your summer is going well. Our children and their families visited us the week of July 4th. We had a wonderful time with all of them, in spite of the blistering heat that made even the beach too hot for our little grandsons. I trust that you are all enjoying this break and that your children will be refreshed and eager to get back to school when the time comes.
We are welcoming a number of new families for whom this will be the first LINK they receive. We know that they will be warmly received into our school community. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Blessings,
Mrs. Hutchings
1. First Baptist Church
a. First Baptist Church is undergoing sanctuary renovations.Our chapel and concerts will have new surroundings. Projected completion date late- September. Bathroom renovations scheduled for Christmas vacation.
2. ACA’s intercom system
a. ACA’s intercom system will be replaced in August, funded by the 2010 ACA Auction. Thank you!
3. New video camera and 2 new digital cameras
a. A new video camera and 2 new digital cameras have been purchased for school use, also funded by the auction.
4. ACA Sign
a. A variance is required for ACA to have a sign on the building and on Main Street. We are beginning to apply for this process. Very exciting!
5. Mrs. Mullen
a. We look forward to welcoming Mrs. Mullin, a former ACA student, and parent of a new Kindergartener who will teach music next year. PTL!
6. PreK 3 & 4 yr. old program and Kindergarten
a. Our PreK 3 & 4 yr. old program and Kindergarten may soon havewaiting lists, as they are getting full!
7. ACA office needs new paint and new carpeting
a. ACA office needs new paint and new carpeting (we have the carpet squares). Anyone have the time, talent, energy to take on or assist with this project? Call the office 732-341-0860.
8. ACA staff
a. ACA staff met last week for 3 full days of webinar in-service provided by a classical Christian organization. This is the 2nd conference opportunitythat has been attended by ACA staff this summer. We are excited about the new ways of training your children “for life and for eternity.”
9. 2010-2011 calendar (attached)
a. 2010-2011 calendar is on the website. It has been updated to reflect St. Joe’s/MonDon recent change of Easter vacation to April 18-25, 2011.
10. ACA is looking for a part-time secretary.
a. Strong computer/keyboarding /excel skills necessary, Quickbook skills a plus. Must be able to multi-task in a busy environment & agree to statement of faith. Call office 732-341-0860
11. Enrollment
We need 85 full-time students to meet our budget next year. As of today, August 3rd, we have 78 students enrolled with the prospect of adding 8+ returning and new students. When we open the doors in September with 85 + students, we will have broken the 10-year cycle of declining enrollment. (last year we started with 81)Praise God!
12. ACA Finances
a. With the 3-year financial commitment from the First Baptist Church, we ended the 2009-2010 school year with all bills paid and no debt!
13. Orientations
a. PreK -Wednesday, August 25 9am
b. Kindergarten- Wednesday, August 25 11am
c. Middle School New Student –Thursday, August 26 10 am
Keep praying for ACA, that we would be effective instruments in the lives of your precious children. The transition to classical teaching and learning involves a lot of work for the teachers. Please pray for them as they create and learn new ways to educate your children “for life and for eternity.”