Secondary Principal Weekly Newsletter

 Dear ACS Calvert Secondary Families,

Thank you for your full support of our Local and Classroom Without Walls (CWW) trips. Our students were energized, reflective, and proud—the kind of responses supported by stepping outside the classroom and regular routines. These experiences build independence, empathy, and real-world problem-solving. We’re grateful to our teachers, staff, providers, and you for making this possible.

Apology & Clarification

I want to apologize again for the confusion regarding attendance on Friday, September 26. We will be more precise and group-specific in our communications going forward so every family knows exactly what to expect well ahead of time.

What’s Coming Up

Student Appreciation Day — Friday, October 3

We’re celebrating our students with a provided lunch and an extended afternoon of outdoor activities following lunch.

Regular School Day — Monday, October 6 (A3)

Classes follow the A3 rotation. Dismissal at 3:20 p.m.

CWW Learning Fair — Monday, October 6

Location: Auditorium (with rotating stations set up in the gym)

Time: 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

MS presentations: 11:15–11:45

HS presentations: 11:45–12:15

All parents, guardians, and family members are warmly invited. Guests may freely rotate through student stations to see projects, reflections, and takeaways. It’s a wonderful showcase of CWW learning.

Special Schedule & Early Release — Tuesday–Friday, October 7–10

Students will follow a special schedule and be released at 1:30 p.m. each day.

End of Quarter — Friday, October 10

Please encourage students to check PowerSchool/Google Classroom, connect with teachers, and use support periods to close the quarter strong.

Thank you for your continued partnership in growing confident, compassionate learners. 

Warmly,

Dr. Peterson

Estimadas familias de Secundaria de ACS Calvert:

Gracias por su total apoyo a nuestros viajes locales y de Classroom Without Walls (CWW). Nuestros estudiantes regresaron con energía, reflexión y orgullo—respuestas que surgen al salir del aula y de las rutinas habituales. Estas experiencias fomentan la independencia, la empatía y la resolución de problemas en contextos reales. Agradecemos a nuestros docentes, personal, proveedores y a ustedes por hacerlo posible.

Disculpas y aclaración
Quiero disculparme nuevamente por la confusión relacionada con la asistencia del viernes 26 de septiembre. En adelante, seremos más precisos y específicos por grupo en nuestras comunicaciones, de modo que cada familia sepa exactamente qué esperar con suficiente anticipación.

Próximas fechas

Día de Aprecio al Estudiante — Viernes 3 de octubre
Celebraremos a nuestros estudiantes con un almuerzo provisto por la escuela y una tarde extendida de actividades al aire libre después del almuerzo.

Jornada escolar regular — Lunes 6 de octubre (A3)
Las clases siguen la rotación A3. La salida es a las 3:20 p. m.

Feria de Aprendizaje CWW — Lunes 6 de octubre
Lugar: Auditorio (con estaciones rotativas instaladas en el gimnasio)
Hora: 11:15 a. m.–12:15 p. m.

  • Presentaciones de MS: 11:15–11:45

  • Presentaciones de HS: 11:45–12:15
    Se invita cordialmente a todos los padres, tutores y familiares. Los asistentes podrán rotar libremente por las estaciones para ver proyectos, reflexiones y aprendizajes. Es una excelente vitrina del trabajo de CWW.

Horario especial y salida anticipada — Martes a viernes, 7–10 de octubre
Los estudiantes seguirán un horario especial y saldrán a la 1:30 p. m. cada día.

Fin del trimestre — Viernes 10 de octubre
Por favor animen a sus hijos a revisar PowerSchool/Google Classroom, conectarse con sus docentes y aprovechar los periodos de apoyo para cerrar el trimestre con fuerza.

Gracias por su continua colaboración para formar estudiantes seguros y compasivos.

Con aprecio,
Dra. Peterson










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