Secondary Principal Weekly Newsletter

ACS Calvert Secondary Newsletter

From the Secondary Principal — Friday, October 3, 2025

Hi Secondary families,

Highlights

National Honor Society Induction (Oct 2)
Congratulations to our newest NHS inductees! Thursday’s ceremony honored students who exemplify scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Thank you to our NHS advisor, guest speakers, faculty, and families for making the event special.

Next Week at a Glance (Oct 6–10)

  • Mon, Oct 6 — Full School Day

    • CWW Learning Fair, 11:15–12:15, Gym (all are welcome!)
      Come see student showcases from our Classroom/Local Without Walls experiences.

  • Tue–Fri, Oct 7–10 — End-of-Quarter Schedule

    • Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. each day

    • Students attend two classes per day and have “What You Need” time with their Advisor.

Parent Events

  • Secondary Parent Coffee — Fri, Oct 10, 8:15 a.m., Secondary Library
    What’s On Your Mind? Join Carolina Blanco, Carolina Soliz, and Ann Peterson for an open conversation about our school.
    Note: This is not the forum for individual student situations.

  • Superintendent Search — Parent Meeting
    A second candidate will be on campus Wed–Thu, Oct 8–9.
    Please join the Parent Meeting: Thu, Oct 9, 11:30 a.m., Theater.

Looking Ahead

  • MAP Testing (Middle School) — Week of Oct 27
    Please avoid scheduling appointments during testing windows. More details to follow.

As always, thank you for your partnership and support. We’re proud of our students and grateful for this community.

Warmly,
Dr. Ann Peterson

Boletín de Secundaria de ACS Calvert

De la Subdirección de Secundaria — Viernes, 3 de octubre de 2025

Estimadas familias de Secundaria:

Destacados

Ceremonia de la Sociedad Nacional de Honor (NHS) — 2 de octubre
¡Felicitaciones a nuestros nuevos integrantes de la NHS! El jueves por la mañana celebramos a estudiantes que ejemplifican el rendimiento académico, el servicio, el liderazgo y el carácter. Gracias a los asesores de NHS, al personal docente y a las familias por hacer de esta un evento especial.

La próxima semana de un vistazo (6–10 de octubre)

  • Lun, 6 de oct — Jornada completa

    • Feria de Aprendizaje CWW, 11:15–12:15, Gimnasio (¡todos/as bienvenidos/as!)
      Los/as invitamos a ver las muestras de aprendizaje de nuestras experiencias de Classroom Without Walls (CWW).

  • Mar–Vie, 7–10 de oct — Horario de cierre de trimestre

    • Salida a la 1:30 p. m. cada día

    • El estudiantado asistirá a dos clases por día y tendrá tiempo “What You Need” con su asesor/a.

Eventos para familias

  • Café de Familias de Secundaria — Vie, 10 de oct, 8:15 a. m., Biblioteca de Secundaria
    ¿Qué hay en su mente? Acompañen a Carolina Blanco, Carolina Soliz y Ann Peterson para una conversación abierta sobre nuestra escuela.
    Nota: No es un espacio para tratar situaciones individuales de estudiantes.

  • Búsqueda de superintendencia — Reunión para familias
    Un segundo candidato estará en campus mié–jue, 8–9 de oct.
    Les invitamos a la reunión para familias: jue, 9 de oct, 11:30 a. m., Teatro.

Mirando hacia adelante

  • Pruebas MAP (Secundaria Baja) — Semana del 27 de octubre
    Por favor, eviten programar citas durante las ventanas de evaluación. Compartiremos más detalles pronto.

Como siempre, gracias por su apoyo y colaboración. Estamos orgullosos/as de nuestro alumnado y agradecidos/as por esta comunidad.

Con aprecio,
Dra. Ann Peterson









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