NEW APPLICANTS      

We have already enrolled a good number of new students for next year, and we are showing new families through the school on a regular basis.  More parents want to get their children in a Christian atmosphere that is conducive to good learning.  It is wonderful to be able to teach precious children and young people from a Christian world view.

 

THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!

            One of the main reasons that new families are coming to ACS is because you parents are great promoters for the school.  Please continue to stay on the lookout for new families that you can introduce to ACS.  Several new student applications have been returned with the attached recommendation form granting your $1000 tuition credit.  Thank you, and God bless you. 

 

JOG-A-THON/FUN DAY

          Jog-a-thon and Fun Day venues brought in a total of $64,000.  Part of this will go toward updating the Elementary and Kindergarten playgrounds, and part will go into a fund for a grand new entrance for ACS. 

            We congratulate winners Senior class (HS), Mrs. Herring’s 7^th grade (MS), and Mrs. Bridges’ 3^rd grade (Elem.)  Individual winners bringing in the most funds 1^st place Joshua James (3B), 2^nd place Katie James (2R), 3^rd place Alexandria Brust (4Z), 4^th place Ava Lord (K3L), 5^th place Elizabeth Gunter (6D).  

 

CONGRATULATIONS…

Congratulations to Coach Ron Link, Atlanta Journal/Constitution Boys Basketball “Coach of the Year”, and Raymond Higgs who was named All State (2^nd Team).  The Athens Banner-Herald named the following basketball players as NEGA All Stars:  Ashley Lillie, Tara Dove, Chaz Sheats, and Raymond Higgs.  

 

CONGRATULATIONS ALSO…

            …to our Boys Track and Field Team.  This hard-working group won their Fifth straight Region championship, under head coach Tim Cummings.  State meet will be held May 9^th in Jefferson . 

            We also have a very strong girls team.  They are currently in first place and should finish this afternoon. 

Congratulations goes out to Dawson Legg, who came in first place in his age and weight division in the recent Georgia State Wrestling Tournament.  Dylan Legg placed fifth in his division, and Elijah Ballard placed second in the 14 and under division.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL FINE ARTS

Our Middle School competes in the venues sponsored by the Georgia Association of Christian Schools.  ACS had several winners as follows: 

First Place

– Taylor Waldrop; Biological Science Project.  Lauren Pineo, Essay Writing.  Stephen Logan and Caleb Owens; Duet Acting.  Middle School Band also placed First. 

Second Place

- Nisi Green; English testing.  Jordan Pickerel; Geography/History testing.  Taylor Wilson – Poetry.  Also placing second was our M.S. Bible Quiz Team. 

Third Place

– McCall Faulkner; Biological Science Project.  Choric Speaking Group.  Honorable Mention – Caleb Stephenson; Physical Science Project.  Taylor Wilson; Monochromatic Drawing.  Morgan Holloman; Mixed Media Art Project.  Congratulations to all. 

  

OTHER WINNERS

            Eighth grader, Emily Horton, placed 1^st in the annual Essay Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Her essay; “Why America’s Veterans Should be Honored”.

Athens Christian School (5^th grade Science classes) received

1^st Place

in the “Get Charged Up – Battery Recycling Challenge” from Athens-Clarke County .  

Jennifer Redington placed 1^st in the United Daughters of the Confederacy Historical Essay Contest.  Her essay “The Lost Confederate Gold” was selected as the most outstanding for her grade level and now goes on to further district competition.     

 

ACS SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS

            We would like to congratulate the following students from Mrs. Marett’s and Mrs. Bishop’s Science classes.  Biological Science: 

First Place

– McCall Faulkner. 

Second Place

– Taylor Waldrop. 

Third Place

– Kelli Giesbrecht.  Honorable Mention – Zach Hopper and Megan Bridges.  

            Middle School Physical Science: 

First Place

– Caleb Stephenson. 

Second Place

– Madison Mealor. 

Third Place

– Tiffany Alexander.  Honorable Mention – Lexie Wood, Sarah Williams, and Ericka Zamora. 

                                  

SUMMER CAMPS

ACS will again sponsor a large number of summer camps.  Registration forms need to be returned to the front office by Friday, May 8.    

Coach Beacham will also be offering private tennis lessons throughout the summer here at ACS.  The 30 minute lessons will be given once or twice a week beginning June 1 between 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm.  Cost for each lesson is $20.  Please call or drop by the front office for more information.  

    

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

 

May 7              National Day of Prayer – 7:15 am

May14             K4 Program - 7:30 pm 

May 19            K5 Graduation – 7:30 pm

May 21            Last Day of School – 11:30 am

May 22            High School Commencement – 8:00 pm

August 17         1^st Day 2009-2010 (Grades 1-12)

August 24         1^st Day 2009-2010 (K3, K4, K5)

 

UGA MATH AND SCIENCE INSTITUTE

            Congratulations to the following students who were accepted to participate in the UGA Math and Science Institute this summer:  Wesley Armstrong, Melonie Clark, Josh Harper, Savannah Spranger, Julie Thornton, Gilbert Vuong, Caleb Wethington.     

 

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

            ACS raised over $2000 from the “Box Tops for Education” program sponsored by General Mills.  Please remember to save these throughout the summer, and we will start collecting again next year.

 

PARENT and GRANDPARENT VISITATION

            We were blessed with great participation in the recent Parent and Grandparent visitation days.  We would like to thank Brian Hill and his staff from The Carpenter Shop and parents Debbie Almond and Stacey Busenitz for their efforts in making the Book Fair a success.   

 

HEADMASTER’S LIST

            The following is a list of ACS students whom we congratulate for making all A’s 3^rd quarter: 

            First Grade: Abby Berryman, Maggie Campbell, Molly Cole, Jaiden Garner, Ryan Garner, Jesse Goodson, Judah Holland, Dawson Legg, Riley Orr, Jalen Smith, Jessika Stanley

            Second Grade: Kathryn Akers, Brittany Clark, Joshua Cummings, Amari Manago, Evan Shuman, Samantha Stoyle, Gina Urell

            Third Grade: Caroline Bennett, Sydney Bridges, Karis Brown, Reeya Patel, Kennedy Vaughn, Chip Williams

Fourth Grade: Taylor Campbell, Mackenzie Carpenter, Reagan Fields, Dylan Mentel, Calvin Pettyjohn, Madeline Pham

Fifth Grade: Anna Berryman, Dalton Croy, Toni Davis, Chase Hockema, Marion Mealor, Jacob Shuman, Courtney Trust, Jillian Walters, Charity Williams, Dewitt Wood

Sixth Grade:  Benjamin Oh, Blake Wortham

Seventh Grade:  Tiffany Alexander, Morgan Bishoff, Gabrielle Cortese, Carson Fields, Madison Mealor, Susan Miller, Kayla Story, Chaney Westbrook, Lexie Wood, Isaiah Zamora

Eighth Grade:  Morgan Holloman, Emily Horton, Zachary Kellogg, Taylor Wilson

Ninth Grade:  Craig Brown, Bethany D’Alessandro, Morgan Duclos, John Echols, Kendra Hansey, Brandon McFarlin, Jocelyn Vuong

Tenth Grade:  Kassidy Reynolds, Daniel Zimpfer

Eleventh Grade:  Colin Bishoff, Melonie Clark, Ben Hill, Seth Horton, Jesse Logan, Caleb Wethington

Twelfth Grade:  Rachel Alexander, Mac Freeman, Michelle Hansey