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Author: Melissa Montenegro
Weekly Outlook- First Week of School
ACA Weekly Outlook We are so close to school starting and we can’t wait to see our students again! If you didn’t get a chance to read ACA Principal Beckman’s Welcome Letter, you can do so HERE. NEW: Before Care Fees. Please keep in mind, before care is available for a fee. Paperwork MUST […]
ACA Provides Free Breakfast and Lunch in June
Arizona Charter Academy is pleased to announce our participation in the Summer Food Service Program. We will be offering free breakfast and lunch to all children and teens ages 1-18 throughout the month of June. Program Details: Important Information: Summer Meal Continuation: While our program concludes on June 28th, we understand the importance of continued […]
INTRODUCING: Bulldog Birthday Shoutout Ads!
We are excited to introduce a new way to celebrate your child during their birthday week at ACA. Bulldog Birthday Shoutouts!! We will be offering shoutout ads that will display on our large LED sign that hangs on our building facing Dysart Rd. The ads will be visible from Sunday-Sunday of your child’s birthday week, so […]
ACA Read-a-Thon
Get ready for an exciting adventure in reading! Our upcoming Read-a-thon is not just about books; it’s a fantastic opportunity to ignite your child’s passion for reading. Our Read-a-thon starts Monday, January 29 and ends Monday February 12th, this event will be sure to captivate your reader’s imagination. Next week, before the Read-a-thon kicks off, […]
21st CCLC Update
We kicked off Bulldog Adventures, our before and after school tutoring program, as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant on Tuesday, September 5th. Since then, we have enrolled over 90 2nd through 6th-grade students in our extended day program. This out-of-school time is a powerful time for students to engage in targeted […]
Cleaning with Meaning
The goal of our schoolwide initiative of Cleaning with Meaning is to build a community within ACA where students respect and care for their personal learning spaces. Students are incentivized to ensure their learning spaces are cleaned up at the end of the day. Our cleaning team rewards the classrooms that meet the expected cleaning […]
Student Ambassadors
ACA is continuing a great program within the last few years for our 6-8th grade students called Student Ambassadors! The Student Ambassadors program is a leadership experience for our ACA students. It offers students the opportunity to explore their leadership and service potential through volunteering as representatives of ACA Core Values. Ambassadors serve in a […]
A+ School of Excellence Application
We’re excited to announce ACA has applied for the Arizona Education Foundations (AEF) designation as an A+ School of Excellence again! This is a prestigious award that is granted to a select group of schools annually. ACA was previously awarded this designation during the 2018-2019 school year. The process includes a lengthy application with multiple […]
Attend and Accelerate- Attendance Prizes!
The staff at Arizona Charter Academy are excited to welcome you to a new school year filled with opportunities to learn and engage! Getting into the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever. It helps to: We are working to make our school environment a place where everyone can be safe, healthy and […]
Fun Filled Summer Activities for K-4
Our K-4 specials teachers have gone above and beyond by curating an impressive collection of links for parents to enjoy with their children during the summer break. These handpicked resources are specifically tailored to engage and entertain students in grades K-4. These links offer a variety of fun activities that foster learning and exploration. A […]
Celebrating Young Scientists: Highlights From Our School’s Science Fair
On Thursday, May 18th, our school gymnasium transformed into a vibrant hub of scientific discovery and innovation. Our annual science projects brought together students from 3rd to 8th grade. We were able to showcase the 4th-8th grade projects and they were quite impressive! Let’s dive into the exciting event and celebrate the exceptional winners from […]
Want a Free ACA Shirt?
Want a free ACA shirt?! Want to be a Bulldog Parent All-Star?? If you tell a friend or family member about ACA and they come and take a tour you can claim a FREE ACA shirt right away! We are still running our same Bulldog Bucks incentive as the past, this is a new and […]
Why a Charter School is The Best Choice?
If you’re considering a charter school for your child, you may be wondering how it works and what benefits it offers. We’ll do our best to explain how a charter school functions and why it may be a great choice for your child. Charter schools are public schools that operate under a charter or contract, […]
Fun, Food and Community: Recap of K-6 Spring Carnival
The K-6 Spring Carnival was a huge success this year, thanks in large part to the hard work and dedication of the Bulldog Parent Committee. They planned, organized, and ran the event, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and that everyone had a great time. With middle school student volunteers and staff volunteers helping out, the […]
ACA Art & Music Festival
Recently, our school hosted a Kinder-4th Grades Art and Music Festival and it was an absolute blast for families! The event was designed to showcase the artistic talents of our young students and provide an opportunity for families to come together and enjoy some creative fun. The evening kicked off with an impressive display of […]
Sweetheart Dance Recap
Our Bulldog Parent Committee hosted our ACA Sweetheart Dance (Father/Daughter Dance) this past Friday. It was a roaring success with close to 200 in attendance. Father/Daughter couples enjoyed dancing together, having snacks, taking pictures and even doing some crafts together. Our ACA Bulldog Parent Committee works tirelessly to plan and orchestrate this event every year. […]
21st Century Grant Application
ACA is excited to be applying for the 21st century grant again. This is an after-school grant worth about $500,000 to help fund a dynamic after school program for students K-8. We are excited to go for this opportunity to build up our after-school programming for our students. As we progress through the application we […]
Mother and Son Dance a Great Time!
The ACA Bulldog Parent Committee was so excited to bring back the Mother and Son Dance this year. This years theme was “An Evening Under the Stars” where we invited all K-4 Mother and Son couples to join us for a fall evening event filled with dancing, games, food and flannel wear! We had an […]