Secondary Principal Weekly Newsletter

Secondary Principal Newsletter

Dear ACS Calvert Secondary Families,

Cougar Cup Congratulations!
Please join me in celebrating our Cougar athletes, every ACS team made it to the finals at Cougar Cup! We’re proud of their grit, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Go Cougars!

Tonight: Halloween Fair (5:00–8:00 p.m.)
Bring the family for games, treats, and community fun. Costumes encouraged. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank You for Attending the General Assembly
A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday evening. Our senior leadership team appreciated the opportunity to share updates across departments.

No School Monday: All Souls Holiday
School will be closed on Monday. Classes resume Tuesday, November 4.

Talk with Your Children about Our Core Values
Please take a few minutes this week to discuss what it looks like to live our ACS Core Values in everyday actions: Character, Curiosity, Compassion, Community, and Courageous Leadership. Small daily choices add up to a strong culture.

Parent–Teacher–Student Conferences: Friday, November 7

  • Format: Your choice, online or in person

  • Location (in-person): Secondary Library (all teachers will be stationed there)

  • Action Needed: Please register in advance to secure your preferred times. (See your email for the sign-up link and instructions.)

At a Glance—Key Dates

  • Tonight (5:00–8:00 p.m.): Halloween Fair

  • Monday: All Souls Holiday (no school)

  • Tuesday, Nov 4: Classes resume

  • Friday, Nov 7: Parent–Teacher–Student Conferences 8:00-4:30 -  (online or in person; register ahead); no regular classes

Thank you for your partnership and for all you do to support our students and community.

Warm regards,
Dr. Ann Peterson

Boletín de la Dirección de Secundaria

Queridas familias de Secundaria de ACS Calvert:

¡Felicitaciones por la Cougar Cup!
Acompáñenme en celebrar a nuestros atletas Cougars: ¡todos los equipos de ACS llegaron a las finales de la Cougar Cup! Estamos orgullosos de su perseverancia, trabajo en equipo y juego limpio. ¡Vamos, Cougars!

Esta noche: Halloween Fair (5:00–8:00 p. m.)
Traigan a la familia para juegos, dulces y diversión en comunidad. Se animan los disfraces. ¡Nos encantará verlos allí!

Gracias por asistir a la Asamblea General
Un enorme agradecimiento a todas las personas que nos acompañaron el miércoles por la noche. Nuestro equipo directivo valoró mucho la oportunidad de compartir actualizaciones de cada departamento.

No hay clases el lunes: Día de los Difuntos
La escuela estará cerrada el lunes. Las clases se reanudan el martes 4 de noviembre.

Conversen en casa sobre nuestros Valores Fundamentales
Les pedimos dedicar unos minutos esta semana para hablar con sus hijos sobre cómo vivimos, en acciones cotidianas, nuestros Valores Fundamentales de ACS: Carácter, Curiosidad, Compasión, Comunidad y Liderazgo Valiente. Las decisiones diarias construyen una cultura fuerte.

Conferencias Padre–Maestro–Estudiante: viernes 7 de noviembre

  • Modalidad: A elección, en línea o presencial

  • Lugar (presencial): Biblioteca de Secundaria (todos los docentes se ubicarán allí)

  • Acción necesaria: Regístrese con anticipación para asegurar los horarios de su preferencia. (Revise su correo para el enlace de inscripción e instrucciones).

De un vistazo: Fechas clave

  • Esta noche (5:00–8:00 p. m.): Halloween Fair

  • Lunes: Día de los Difuntos (no hay clases)

  • Martes 4 de nov.: Se reanudan las clases

  • Viernes 7 de nov.: Conferencias Padre–Maestro–Estudiante 8:00–4:30 (en línea o presenciales; registre con anticipación); no habrá clases regulares

Gracias por su alianza y por todo lo que hacen para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad.

Con aprecio,
Dra. Ann Peterson


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Secondary Principal Weekly Update

Image
  Friday, May 30, 2025 Dear Secondary Families, What a week it has been! From creative academic showcases and experiences to meaningful moments of celebration, our campus has been alive with purpose, pride, and joy. Impactful teaching and learning continues to take place throughout our campus. A couple of examples this week include high school Social Science students engaging in interview simulations with outside guests - a meaningful real-world experience that will surely yield long term impact. On Wednesday afternoon, our Middle School Math Fair took center stage for the first time—and what an outstanding debut it was! Students presented impressive projects inspired by Bolivian culture, with models of cholets and cable cars that demonstrated not only artistic vision but also deep mathematical understanding. They explained challenging concepts such as area, perimeter, surface area, volume, and pi with confidence, creativity, and clarity. It was a true joy to witness how this ...
Read more

Secondary Principal Weekly Newsletter

Secondary Principal’s Weekly Newsletter August 22, 2025 Dear Secondary Families, Thank you for joining us at Back to School Night this past Wednesday. It was a pleasure to see so many parents engaging with teachers and learning more about the year ahead. Your partnership is vital to our students’ success, and we greatly appreciate your presence and support. Semester 2 Awards Assembly We are pleased to announce that the Awards Assembly recognizing student achievements from Semester 2 of the 2024–2025 school year will take place on Thursday, August 28th, at 11:15 a.m. in the Theater . We look forward to celebrating our students’ accomplishments together as a community. High School Community Service Program High school students filled out a form indicating their top three choices of  Community Service Project for the year. As a reminder, all students are required to complete 20 hours of community service. We deeply appreciate your encouragement and support in helping students...
Read more

Secondary Principal Weekly Newsletter

Image
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 scho...
Read more