Over 250 seventh graders from 18 public and private middle schools (divided into 3 divisions) from Monmouth and Ocean counties competed in history, math, science, English and art.

ACA was very proud of all participants who are pictured above with their ivory colored certificates. Two GOLD medals were earned in History and English! What a thrill it was to hear “Ambassador Christian Academy- GOLD winner!” two times in front of an audience of 400+ students and parents!

Congratulations to:

Caitlin Berardo- Art participant

Michael Gonzalez- Math participant

Caleb Joyce -History GOLD medal winner

Daniel Urban-English GOLD medal winner

David Zahler- Science participant

Six middle school students entered short stories or poems in the ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Creative Writing Festival. This year all entries received the highest award of “Excellent”! Students are shown above with their 1st place red ribbons and blue certificates.

“Excellent” Red ribbon winners:

Renee Cuifia

Anna Huber

Samuel Lychock

Ava Terlizzi

Daniel Urban

David Zahler

What a blessed to see how students are growing, learning and achieving at ACA!

During the month of February, ACA will be inviting the staff, students and families to contribute to the missions trip of 3 very special people.

Pastor Jeremy Stephens, the youth Pastor at First Baptist Church of Toms River is going on a missions trip to Haiti.

Nate Huber, Mrs. Huber’s son is planning on spreading the love of our Lord Jesus Christ to the people of Panama.

Jenna Cheung will be joining an outreach team from Oral Roberts University on a missions trip  to Haiti.

Contributions can be sent to the school or students may place their contributions in our February chapel offerings.

The 3rd through 5th graders measured and mixed oatmeal cookies dough. The middle school finished the task by baking many trays of these delicious treats. Thanks to all who participated.

A special thanks goes out to Mr. & Mrs. Tindall, Pastor Jeremy Stephens and Dave Hale who joined the ACA middle school staff in preparing and conducting classes and activities that enabled the kids to have a fantastic experience

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ACA’s Kindergarten through 8th grade students recognized a unique moment in history September 12th, as they a stood in front of a 9-11 memorial set up by the Anderson & Campbell funeral home across the street from ACA. As cars drove by and honked their affirmation of the gathering at the memorial, students led in a pledge to the American flag, and prayer for our country and for the families of those who were lost on that day ten years ago.

Older students learned about the tragedy in history class several days earlier. and the entire group was read the story The Little Chapel That Stood (read it at home online at http://www.abcurtiss.com/graphics/books2/l_chapel/little_chapel1.htm). It is a story about the centuries old St. Paul’s Chapel that once stood in the shadows of the World Trade Center towers. The picture book tells the story of that fateful day from the perspective of the church that remained unscathed in the devastation and served as a welcoming refuge to rescue workers and others who needed a place of comfort during a very difficult time.

Students filed quietly by the memorial and placed a red carnation, donated by the funeral home, at the base of the wall filled with the names of those whose lives were lost. It was a moving experience that hopefully none of our children will forget as most of them are too young to remember the first event. We are thankful for the freedom we experience in America and especially for the freedom we value at Ambassador that allows us to pray with our children when confronting events and memorials such as this one.

Now we are ready to put the finishing touches on getting the library ready for the fall opening. We’ve got to finish shelving the books, hook up the computer terminals, update the computer system, do some decorating and sort videos.

Anyone wanting to assist give the office a call.

Great Job, Jack

THE THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIPS

As the Founding pastor of ACA, Pastor Russell W. Thompson was recognized in 1999 at that year’s auction for the vision he had that gave birth to Ambassador Christian Academy. God’s faithfulness to his dreams and focus was celebrated through the establishing of 4 annual scholarships in his name.

“From Generation to Generation, God is Faithful.”

Psalm 119:90

Funded by the Auction, these awards are given annually.

I     THE THOMPSON ACA ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP -$1,000

Awarded to the child of an ACA alumnus qualified as a graduate of an 8^th or 12th grade class.

II THE THOMPSON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP- $1,000

Awarded to the child whose parent(s) are members of the First Baptist Church.

III THE THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOLARSHIP- $1,000

Awarded to a child entering grades 1-5 who was enrolled at ACA the previous year.

IV THE THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP- $1,000

Awarded to a student entering grades 6-8 who was enrolled at ACA the previous   year.

How to apply- adhere strictly to the following guidelines for entry:

1. 1. Prepare a typed, parent-written essay, not to exceed 250 words in length on the subject of  “Why an ACA education is a priority for my child….”
2. 2. All entries are to be submitted by e-mail or in sealed envelope with family’s name on the envelope. No names on the essay pages.
3. 3. Essay must be received in ACA office by 1:00 pm April 15^th, 2011.

Award recipient will be announced by Friday, April 29^th, 2011.

Employees of Ambassador Christian Academy and First Baptist Church are not

eligible for any of these scholarships.

No more than one award per year will be awarded to an individual family.