FIRST MONDAY

ATHENS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

March, 2010

THEY KEEP COMING

            We thank the Lord that despite the down turn in the economy new families keep coming to ACS.  We have welcomed 14 new students since the beginning of the new year:  K-3 – Aiden Archer; 1st grade – Anna Wynne; 2nd grade – McKenzie Cloud; 3rd grade – Sierra Arnold; 4th grade - Chris Buice, Gabriel Cloud, Naomi Jenkins, and Alexis Roberts; 6th grade – Mariah Cloud, Adela Kim; 7th grade – Lisa Kim; 8th grade – Mikayla Cloud; 9th grade – Danielle England; and 10th grade – Adrian London.  So, a big ACS WELCOME to these students and their families who are now part of the “ACS Family.”

RE-REGISTRATION…

            …Many have already come in.  Please keep in mind that all re-registrations are due in by March 31. 

CONGRATULATIONS…

…to the following students for doing well on the American Mathematics Competition.  Our school winners were:  7th Grade: First place - Micah Carpenter; Second place – Travis Bryan and Elizabeth Gunter; Third place - Jonathan Hill, Christian Pickerel, Megan Usry, and Blake Wortham.  8th grade:  First place - Stephen Logan and CJ Phillips; Second place – Thomas Allen Bryan, Jonathan Dispain, and Jordan Owens; Third place - Donnie Bonner, Stephen Corasaniti, and Chaney Westbrook.

These ACS winners will now move on to the next level of competition.

            Congratulations to Landon Beck, Brianna Bridges, Borim Kim.  These students received SUPERIOR ratings at the Athens Music Teachers Association Piano Festival at UGA this Saturday. 

            Congratulations to Logan Waldrop who competed in the Franklin County FFA Swine and Cattle Show recently.  He won 1st place for Showmanship.  At the state competition in Perry, he won 6th place for Showmanship and 5th place in weight class. 

            Congratulations also goes out to Taylor Waldrop who competed and won Reserve Champion in Franklin County and 4th place in weight class.  She also won 3rd place in Showmanship and 5th in weight class in the state competition in Perry. 

TUITION and TECHNOLOGY FEES

            As you know, we had a small tuition increase for the 2010-11 school year.  Please remember that, last year, we only raised tuition 2%, and, we did not raise any other fees.  Last year’s move did not match the cost of living increase in our area, which was 4.5%.  Unfortunately, we could not do this for another year. 

Even with this year’s increase, our tuition and fees continue to be significantly lower than other private and Christian schools in northeast Georgia.  When you compare our tuition and fees to the tuition and fees of other private schools, you will see that Athens Christian continues to offer the very best value in Christian education in this area. 

Just a reminder that the technology fee will be used to pay for Edline, FACTS, and other technology updates we have planned for the future.  All of these services are designed to benefit both the parents and students of ACS.  Many, many families have told us how much they appreciate the School’s move to Edline.

Please know that we are doing everything possible to reduce costs and be a good steward of our resources.  If you ever have any question about tuition or fees, please feel free to contact the School’s business office.  We will be more than happy to answer any question you may have.

ENTRANCE TESTS…

        …for new students – Saturday, March 6.

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

            Varsity Basketball – Region 8A Runner-up.  Two Varsity Players Honored – Sophomore blocking specialist, Zach Lillie, was named First Team All-Region (8A).  Zach has 150 blocks, 63 more than his closest rival.  Senior, Chaz Sheats, was named Region 8A Player of the Year.  Chaz is a leading rebounder and scorer.  Congratulations!

Our ACS boys Middle School won the Northeast Georgia Private School Basketball League Championship.  Brett Branton and Levi Cummings were named to the All-Region First Team. 

CHEERLEADERS DO GREAT JOB

            The cheerleaders have done an outstanding job this year under the direction of Miss Cassidy Cummings.  The “Eagles Nest” cheering section has been awesome.  The pep band has added a lot to the excitement of the games.  Thanks to the cheerleaders for doing a great job. 

WRESTLING UPDATE

            The Eagle wrestling team capped off another successful year finishing 8th place in the Georgia High School Athletic Association State meet.  This is the third year in a row the team has finished in the top ten of the state meet.  Leading up to the state meet the team finished 4th out of 20 teams in the Area 2A meet qualifying 8 wrestlers to state.  ACS led the Area with 3 champs:  Cody Legg, Eli Ballard, and Neil Homer.  Also qualifying for ACS were Tim Campodonico, MacLean Carpenter, Ben Grisel, Tim Sparks, and Christos Martinez. 

ACS finished the GHSA State Wrestling Meet with 4 placers.  Ben Grisel earned state runner-up honors at the 152 lb. class, Tim Campodonico finished 3rd for the second year in a row at heavy weight, Cody Legg finished 4th in the 103 lb. class, and Eli Ballard had to settle for 6th place after being injured in his semi-final match while leading 7-2.  Another great season as ACS continues to build a strong tradition in wrestling

A HEARTBREAKER

            The Eagle Gym was packed last Friday night to see our Eagles’ exciting season come to an end with a 2-point overtime loss to Southwest Atlanta Christian (62-60).  We’re all proud of you guys.  Your are #1 with us.