“We are ACA. We empower our community with knowledge, spirit and service”

September Newsletter

“We are ACA. We empower our community with knowledge, spirit, and service. My Lord, increase me in knowledge”

"وَقُلْ رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْما"

Principal's Message

A quote I hope will inspire you:
"One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world" - Malala Yousafzai

Important Dates

September

20 - Early Release at 12 p.m
30 - Start of end of quarter exams (Grades 5-12)

October

7-11 - Fall Break (No School)

Click to view the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar:
https://www.azacademy.org/editoruploads/files/Calendars/2019-2020_ACA_Calendar.pdf

To view ACA events click here:
https://www.azacademy.org/academics/events-calendar.cfm

What's New!

ASAP Program - First Meeting

We are excited to have our 1st ACA Support and Prevention (ASAP) program of the year!

Please join us for a lecture that will inspire and educate students and parents on one of the most important Muslim figures in modern times.

Guest Speaker: Preeminent Turkish scholar Dr. Osman Birg

Topic: The philosophy and poetry of Said Nursi, known as one of the revivalists of Islam in modern Turkey.

Date: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Time: 1 P.M

Venue: ACA gym

For more information about the guest speaker, visit: nurpublishers.com

Montessori After School Program

We are excited to offer a range of activities to enrich your child's development!

Qur'an Club
P.E. (mini sports)
Arts & Crafts Club

Days/Time: Start date September 23, 2019. Mondays to Thursdays FROM 3:30 to 5 p.m.
*Option available to register 2 or 4 days per week.

Cost: $120/month for 4 days per week or $60/month for 2 days per week.
*50% sibling discount ONLY if registered for 4 days per week.

Click on the link to register:
https://www.azacademy.org/about-aca/montessori-after-school-programs.cfm

Science Club

As part of our Science program initiatives, we are implementing a Science Club this year for students grades 6 to 12. Students who intend to participate in the Science Fair must be a member.

Meetings will be held during bonus hour. Students will work on their projects during this time in preparation for ACA's Science Fair held in February 2019! Science Fair winners have the chance to compete in AzSEF held in March, 2020!

Click on the link below to register!
https://www.azacademy.org/about-aca/science-club.cfm

Career Day

We are excited to bring you ACA's Career Day event this year! This is the perfect opportunity for students to get acquainted with various career options and determine which career path to choose!

We are looking for volunteer guest speakers for this event!

Please sign up by October 11th by clicking on the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EA5A72BA0FD0-career1

Coffee or Tea with Principal

Our principal would like to invite you for coffee or tea at ACA every 3rd Thursday of the month! This is an opportunity for you to get to know her and discuss any topics of interest.

Please RSVP by clicking on the link below and include any topics you would like to discuss.

2019 DATES:

Oct 24
Nov 21
Dec 19

TIME: 8:30-9:30 a.m or 2:30-3:20 p.m

VENUE: ACA Cafeteria

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4EA5A72BA0FD0-coffee

We look forward to seeing you there!

ACA Qur'an Academy

We are happy to announce Quran Hifz and Tajweed Programs are being offered at ACA!

Start Date: September 3, 2019

Day: Monday-Thursday

Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m

All ages

*A snack will be provided

4 days option -$100/month
2 days option - $50/month

Visit the link below to register: https://www.azacademy.org/about-aca/quran-academy.cfm

Tell Us How We're Doing!

The ACA Administration and Board are starting a new process to collect monthly feedback from our parents.

Please take a minute to complete the short satisfaction survey that will be emailed to you. You comments and feedback help us to make improvements and continue to strive for excellence!

TAKE SURVEY

Senior Fundraiser

Ice Den Ice Skating

Come join us for some ice skating fun and help our Seniors raise funds for graduation!

Date: Friday, September 20th, 2019
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m
Price: $10 per person

We look forward to seeing you there!

Counselor's Corner

September's Theme: RESPECT

ACA we are gaining Mindsets and Behaviors that foster RESPECT through Character Education which includes Bonus Hour, Classroom Lessons, and Girls Garden.

"Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect" - The Holy Qur'an verse 33:56.

Respect is an attitude of honoring oneself and others and caring about their rights. Being respectful is reflected in the courtesy with which we speak and act and treat one another. Acting respectfully gives people the dignity they deserve. Respect is behaving in a way which make life more peaceful and orderly for everyone - The Virtues Project.

Health News

Influenza and Vaccinations

Let's keep the flu out of the school. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by Influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs.

Click on the link below for more information on the importance of the flu vaccine and how it can help prevent and spread the flu.

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/family/flu-guide-for-parents-2018.pdf

Immunization booklets should be kept up-to-date. Be sure to update ACA's Health Office with your child's vaccinations during the school year.

Below are a list of free walk-in clinics that offer immunization to children and adults that are insured or uninsured:

West Valley Immunization Clinic
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m-4:30 p.m
Closed for Lunch 12:00 p.m-1:00 p.m
1850 N. 95th Ave Suite 184
Phoenix, AZ 85037
602-506-5888

Roosevelt Immunization Clinic
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m-4:30 p.m
Closed for Lunch 12:00 p.m-1:00 p.m
1645 E. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-506-8815

Mesa Immunization Clinic
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 a.m-4: 30 p.m
Closed for Lunch 12:00 p.m-1:00 p.m and closed on Thursdays
635 E Broadway Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
602-506-2660

Announcements

Masjid Committee Events - Mark your calendars for our next event with Mufti Minhajjudin from Chicago on Saturday, October 26th and Imam Siraj Wahhaj from New York on Friday, November 22nd at the ACA Masjid. Stay tuned for more information!
Yearbook Picture Submission - Share your pictures of events or random candid shots of students and staff on campus with our Yearbook committee! Email mediacoordinator@azacademy.org with your photos or videos so we can include it in our yearbook this year!
Donate - Join the ACA Dollar a Day Campaign! Click here to view the flyer! Support ACA and help us continue to improve our academic and athletic programs! Please visit www.acadonation.com to make a donation.
Tag Us! - If you are not already following us on social media, click on the links on the footer of this newsletter so we can connect! Tag us at #azacademy or #ACA when you attend events or if you have pictures from events at ACA! When you connect with us on social media, you get the latest news, access to photos and videos of our events, and can connect with other parents and students!
PSP (Parent Service Program) - We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming events. Sign- up links are now active to volunteer for events. Visit our website to view school events and click on the event links to sign up as a volunteer: https://www.azacademy.org/academics/events-calendar.cfm. If you have other ways you would like to contribute, email us at communication@azacademy.org to discuss how we can work together.
Multimedia - We have our latest event videos and photos posted on our school website, YouTube and social media Click on the links below to browse

ACA Website:
https://www.azacademy.org/about-aca/media-gallery.cfm

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrTRVuE0BAzd5DSrGtIgTUQ

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Arizona-Cultural-Academy-College-Prep-156253127750663/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/acaazacademy/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/AcademyArizona

Athletics

Wolves

Visit our website to view upcoming game dates!
https://www.azacademy.org/our-team/wolves-games.cfm

Practice - Monday & Wednesday from 3.30 - 4:30 p.m.

Upcoming Games - September 20th, 2019 at ACA Gym from 5-6 p.m.