Hello From ACMA

Hello ACMA Family,

After a weird, wintery wonderland of a week last week we find ourselves on the threshold of March. That means spring will be in the air, after the rain and snow, and as we look ahead to warmer weather I’d encourage you to dive into the calendar to see all of the upcoming events on campus. From Almost, Maine opening in March to a Classical Alive concert the following week, the Pinwheel Writing Festival and more, these weeks before Spring Break are packed with events.

Did you know that we have a performance every week this month? This week it’s a concert by Classical Alive and our Jazz musicians, next week we see two plays open, and the following week a Choir Concert and Drag Night. We’ll need spring break to rest up after all that.

In addition to those performances, this Saturday we host our annual Pinwheel Writing Festival, a chance for ACMA writers to hear from professionals, engage in workshops and a writing competition, and the event concludes with a poetry reading. So very ACMA.

Wishing everyone a fantastic week and month ahead,

Bjorn

Students and parents meet a panal of LAIKA artists from the Academy Award Nominated film Kubo and the Two Strings. They heard about their educational backgrounds and experiences. Questions were asked about fimmaking and career pathway opportunities. The afterwards the LAIKA filmmakers invited ACMA students to come up and see everything from props to Kubo! THANKS to these incredible and kind artists for being so generous with our kids!

March 8th will present the following groups in the commons area:

Classical Alive

Advanced Jazz Combo

with a guest performance from the Beginning Jazz Band!

Do you know any student filmmakers? The deadline to enter the annual Signal-to-Noise (S2N) student film festival is Friday, March 10. For entry and category information, visit the S2N webpage.

The event will be held on Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at Mountainside High School.

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12th. This will lead to darker campuses as students and staff arrive at school in the morning. It is important to verify exterior lights are working, and the timer clocks get changed to ensure these campuses are well lit and safe.

The March ACMA PTO meeting is March 14th, 7 pm, in the library and online. Agenda will include school update from Principal Paige, Results on Spectacularly 30!, PTO activities through end of the school year, PTO board opportunities in 2023-2024 for treasurer, web site coordinator to name a few roles, and approval of February minutes. A Zoom link will be sent via ParentSquare next week before the meeting. We hope to see you there.

Please join us for Virtual Coffee with the Principal on March 17th at 9am. Mr. Paige will share about upcoming events and all the art students are creating! A zoom link will be shared through ParentSquare the day before.

Welcome to Almost Maine, a place so far off the beaten path that it almost doesn't exist. On a cold winter night, as the northern lights dance across the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in the most unexpected and often magical ways. Knees are bruised and Hearts are broken - but bruises heal and hearts mend - almost - in this delightful Midwinter's Tale.

Ticket Information

Get you tickets now to see The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Muisical in the Blue Box,

March 16th-19th. TICKETS

Come one, come all to ACMA's annual Drag Night! Portland's own Poison Waters is returning to Emcee, several of your favorite teachers and students will be on stage in the Commons putting on a show you will not want to miss. All proceeds go toward supporting the ACMA Theatre Department. Can't wait to see you there!

You just might see Mr. Bertram and Mr. Hennessy walking the runway again!

About 9 out of 10 BSD students will be enrolled in “Math 6/7” for math next year. If you would like your student evaluated to determine whether “Math 7/8" or “Alg/Geo/Stats 1” would be appropriate instead, please see the BSD Math Placement Testing site to request testing by May 5th.

All testing will take place in May at your student’s school during their school day. There will be no testing for current students after May.

Just a reminder-

PreACT/ACT for 10th and 11th grades will be on Tuesday, April 4th.

All 6,7,8 9 & 12th graders will NOT have school on this day.

Lunches are divided up by what teacher you have for 5th or 6th period. Look for your teachers name below to determine which lunch you have:

Back to School - New Students Only - Tuesday, September 6th

First Day of School for ALL Students (Returning and New) - Wednesday, September 7th

Email: acma-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://acma.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 11375 Southwest Center Street, Beaverton, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 356-3670
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACMABeavertonOR/
Twitter: @BjornPaige