Message from the Principal
Dear Knights,
We are less two weeks away from the end of Quarter 1. Make sure that you are communicating with your teachers and putting forth the effort needed in each class. Take a accounting of your habits from the 1st quarter and assess what needs to change for you to improve upon your performance. Key to success starts with communication and follow through so if you commit to attending tutoring or making up assignment, follow through with it. In class, stay focused and engage with the lesson and of course complete your practice assignments.
Parents
- Please donate to our Booster Club. If every family is able to donate $53, they will easily meet their goal of $40,000. They support a lot of programs on campus such as the Field Day. See Booster Club section for more details. The drive will go through the end of Quarter 1.
- You will be receiving emails to activate your ParentSquare accounts beginning 09/18/2023. Please don't ignore these. We will be switching over to ParentSquare as our communication tool beginning 2nd Quarter. Attached below are some flyers.
Thank you,
Manjula K Reddy
Principal
ACP Middle School
FIRST SEMESTER CLASS STUDENT FEES ARE ONLINE NOW - PLEASE PAY
Thank you!
ACP UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday - September 18th
Regular Schedule - Periods 0-6
Spirit Week - PJ Day(Sweats not allowed)
Tuesday - September 19th
Regular Schedule - Periods 0-6
Spirit Week - Barbie / Ken Day
Wednesday - September 20th
Block Day Periods 1, 3, & 5
Spirit Week - Color Wars (6th Green, 7th Red, 8th Blue)
Pep Assembly - PM Assembly Schedule
Thursday - September 21st
Block Day Periods 2, 4, & 6
Spirit Week - Throwback Thursday (60's, 70's, & 80's)
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 - Close Up 8th grade trip to DC Parent Meeting in the ACP MS Cafeteria @5:30pm
Friday - September 22nd
Regular Schedule - Periods 0-6
Spirit Week - BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom
Upcoming events:
Fall Break - October 1st - 16th
Parent Roundtables
I host monthly-ish parent Q & A sessions or roundtables where we collaborate on a number of topics. I host these meetings virtually for your convenience. Our Agenda for September meeting will be on curriculum changes for 2024-2025 school year, ParentSquare, Field Trips and Field Day.
ACP MIDDLE SCHOOL- BOOSTER CLUB MESSAGE
CONNECT WITH US via the ACPMS Booster FB Page, ACPMS Booster Website, or Email
UPDATES AND RECENT EVENTS:
· We have raised $8,101 from 76 of our ACP Middle School families for our Annual Check-A-Thon Donation Drive! An increase of almost 1,500 from 15 families in the past week! WOOHOO! If all of our families donate $53 then we reach our goal which will help us support Field Day speakers, inflatables, and dances for students as well as teacher & staff appreciation events. Plus the kids get cool prizes too! Please DONATE TODAY on our Check-A-Thon page! The drive runs until September 29th! FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WORK AT INTEL - Arizona College Prep Middle School Booster Club is now listed as a project cause under Chandler School Boosters! Please make sure to match your donation! Please be aware there is a delay of your donation to our account so please feel free to forward the Benevity email to knights@acpmsbooster.org so we can record your donation sooner.
$10,000 - Free Otter Pops
$30,000 - Free HW Pass!
$40,000 - Free Dress Week!
UPCOMING AND ONGOING EVENTS:
· Field Day is November 9th and Volunteering Information is Coming Soon! Be on the lookout for signups and ways to get involved!
· Shop at the Chandler Mall? Submit your receipts for us for School Cents, a fundraising program that helps school groups get extra money for purchases you already make. Simply submit your receipts online or in person by Barnes & Noble.
o Bonus Point Stores until Sept 30: BoxLunch, Claire's, Express, Fluffy Cakes, LEGO, Potato Corner, Richie's Philly Cheesesteaks, Sephora, Urban Outfitters, VANS, Wildflower Bread Co.
- Free Dress Days to put on the calendar!! December 5th & February 27th
- If you wish to get Booster notifications, please fill out our Booster interest survey or email us and we can put you on our list.
- QUARTER 1 COPY ROOM SIGNUP! Help out teachers in the copy room for Quarter 1 by volunteering through our Signup Genius
o New Bonus Point Stores are mostly the new stores starting Sept 15th!!!
THANK YOU for supporting ACP Middle School Booster Club! Whether it be in person or not…supporting students, administrators, teachers, and staff at ACP Middle School with their academic programs and social events is our goal.
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YEARBOOK SALES ARE BY PRE-ORDER ONLY - JOSTENS YEARBOOKS
For a student to get a yearbook the last week of school, parents/students must pre-order online before the end of quarter 3.
Cost: For those that pre-order now, the cost of the yearbook is $45.00 and will only be sold for a limited time. (Payment Plan Avail.)
How: Students/Parents can go online to jostensyearbooks.com
to order a yearbook. Be sure to maintain a copy of your emailed receipt as proof of purchase. Order now to ensure that your student receives a yearbook. Families may pay with a debit or credit card by going online to Jostens’ and selecting Arizona College Prep—MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Delivery: Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school ONLY to those students who pre-ordered their book.
Order your yearbook now before you forget!
If you would like to verify if you have already ordered a yearbook, please check your email for a receipt with the correct school year and or you may contact Josten's directly for order questions.
ACP Middle School Site Council Meeting
athletics & extra curriculars
Monday - September 18th:
8th Grade Volleyball Semifinals: HOME @4:30 (vs. Casteel)
Wednesday - September 20th:
8th Grade Volleyball Finals @TBD
Tuesday - September 26th:
** Registration deadline to ensure Q2 Sports clearance **
Boys' Basketball, Softball, Tennis (co-ed), Cheer (co-ed), Cross Country (co-ed/no cut)
* Follow ACP Middle School Athletics on X (Twitter)! @ACPjrhighsports
CLICK HERE TO SEE A FULL LIST OF SITE ADDRESSES FOR ATHLETIC GAMES
POWER HOUR SEPT 2023
Power Hour is an academic support we provide at ACP Middle School on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Power Hour runs from 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm Tuesday-Thursdays. Students must be pre-registered for attendance and must be picked up promptly at 3:50 pm at parent pick-up. We will be enforcing i.e., losing power hour privileges if students are consistently picked up late or are signed up but do not show up 2 or more times.
Notes:
- These are not instructor led sessions and parents must provide student transportation.
- In order to attend, all students must signup weekly through signup genius. Students may only be signed-up for 1 week at a time.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE POWER HOUR SIGNUP REGISTRATION FOR SEPT
Please make note that Power Hour is in room B101 with Mr. Owen.
NOTE: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICKUP YOUR STUDENT PROMPTLY AT 3:50 PM.
Counseling & Social Work Department Update
General:
- We are excited to announce that all students now have access to counseling support through their Google Classroom. The Counseling and Social Services classroom makes it easy for students to reach out to a social worker/counselor when they need some support. We will also be adding academic and mental health resources throughout the year to help all students be successful at ACP!
- We are here to support all ACP students! We can provide check-ins, general problem solving in the areas of academics, social emotional learning, and mental health/self-care, small group support, academic advisement, and connecting you to resources in the community. Please let us know how we can best support your student. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/SybveY5PgduRKiN66
Wellness Newsletter:
- The Counseling and Social Services department has a monthly wellness newsletter for caregivers and families called Medieval Monthly. The newsletter will provide ideas, tips, tricks, and resources on how to best support your ACP Middle School student. You can find ACP’s most current Medieval Monthly by visiting the ACP Middle School website and looking under “Our Staff” and “Counseling and Social Services.”
Needs Assessment:
- As a requirement for the grant that supports several of our district counselors and social workers, a student wellness survey must be given to students. The information compiled from this survey allows for our school to identify further supports that should be provided. The survey will be given to students on September 5th, 2023 during your student’s Academic Lab class. A permission slip and copy of the survey will be sent home this week. Please sign the permission slip and return it to your student’s Academic Lab teacher by September 1st, 2023.
Signs of Suicide (SOS):
- The Counseling department will be going into 7th grade classes the week of September 4th to provide suicide prevention education using the district approved curriculum, Signs of Suicide (SOS). SOS is an evidence-based program that has demonstrated an improvement in students’ knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression, as well as a reduction in suicide attempts. SOS encourages students to seek help if they are concerned about themselves or a friend. We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, to access useful resources, and to learn more about the key message all students will learn in class.
opportunities
FOOD & NUTRITION MEALS
As of July 19, 2023, the below meal prices will be in effect*
Breakfast (K-12) $2.25
Jr. High Lunch $3.50
Families may view the a-la-carte menu items with prices and view the daily lunch menu using the link below. Should you have any additional questions, you may contact ACP Middle School's cafeteria manager at: martinezcorona.maira@cusd80.com
Please click on the link below for more information on the school nutritional program and frequently asked questions.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Our counselors and social worker are here to support all ACP students.
Brooke Gale - Counselor
Kerry Grimes - Counselor
Rebecca Hall - Social Worker