Our students always STICK to their reading
Our scholars in grades K through 2 really stuck to their reading this month.
At the beginning of the month, students’ families received a note that said:
Dear Families,
For the month of March, we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, or Read Across America. We know how important it is to read every day and we would like to celebrate those students who do! This month we will have a special reading log. If your child reads every day and fills in the whole reading log they will participate in our “Stuck On Reading” challenge with Principal Cetrullo. Mr. Cetrullo will read a few of his favorite books while students place a piece of duct tape on him. After all of the pieces of tape are on him, we will see if he is stuck to the wall! We need enough duct tape to hold him up, so make sure to read every day!
The goal was for all students in grades K through 2 to read each night, fill out their reading logs, and return them in to school completed. Students who filled up their reading logs would earn 1-2 pieces of duct tape to help get Principal Cetrullo “stuck on reading.”
And by “stuck on reading,” we mean literally stuck - to the wall!
When the day finally came, Mr. Cetrullo read numerous Dr. Seuss stories aloud while being duct taped to the wall by his scholars. The students read enough books - and, therefore, earned enough tape - to successfully stick Mr. Cetrullo to the wall! (Thankfully he was a great sport about it!)
This was a great way to wrap up Read Across America, and to let students celebrate their reading goals. Thank you, families, for encouraging your scholars to read!
First ACCS Scholar to be accepted to Atlantic County Institute of Technology
8th grade scholar, Gabriella Westcott, is the first from her class to be admitted into Atlantic County Institute of Technology, ACIT.
Friday night, as she was getting an early start on her homework, Gabby’s father approached her saying he had good news- she was admitted to her top choice for high school!
“I threw my papers up in the air and started dancing around the kitchen,” the eager, almost graduate, admitted.
Gabby hopes to join the Mechanical Science track upon starting ACIT next fall in the hopes of getting closer to achieving her dream of becoming an airplane mechanic for the Air Force. She’ll also be trying out for volleyball & track, and plans to join as many music clubs as possible to grow her current passion of playing piano, guitar, bass and ukulele. (Our scholars are so talented!)
Miss Westcott mentioned that she could not have done this without the help of her amazing teachers at ACCS. She specifically thanked Ms. O’Connell, Ms. Dattilo & Ms. KC; teachers who were all impactful in her intellectual & emotional growth. “They were there for me no matter what, and helped me through everything during my time here.”
Congrats, Gabby! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!
Gabriella Westcott, now in 8th grade (left) & her first year at ACCS in 6th grade (right).
Scholar Interviewed for STEM Scholarship
We are so proud of our scholar, Harmanpreet Kaur, who earned an interview for a Summer STEM Scholarship at Stockton University!
Wincey Co. puts on Black History Month performance at ACCS!
On Friday February 18, 2019 we had Wincey Co. come in to do a Black History Month show for our scholars! Wincey Co. is an entertainment group specializing in education in the state of New Jersey, with an emphasis on musical assembly series for schools.
FREE Test Prep!
Who knew Saturday Test Prep could sound so fun?!
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PTO Meeting to Celebrate National School Choice Week!
ACCS PTO poses during our PTO meeting to celebrate National School Choice Week!
It starts this January 21 and scholars have already begun academic activities related to the event!
Scholars Win New Bike With “Caught You Being Good” Incentive
Scholars proudly stand next to the new bicycle and tricycle they just won with their “Caught You Being Good” incentive coupons. “Caught you being good” is a school wide positive incentive program where students are “caught” doing the right thing by staff members and rewarded by earning various incentives from bicycles to ACCS sweat suits. Coupons are also counted by homerooms which compete for the top earners of each marking period. The winning homeroom is rewarded with a pizza lunch. Mrs. Cummins’ 4th grade class won for the first marking period. Great work by all!
ACCS Book Fair Family Night
The ACCS Book Fair Family Night was held Thursday, December 13th. Families had the opportunity to warm up with a good book, knit hats and gloves, hot pizza, hot chocolate, and sweets.
4 ACCS Students Move Up In ELKS Hoop Shoot Contest
ACCS students moved to the next round in Millville for the ELKS Hoop Shoot contest on Saturday, 12.8.18.
Congrats to
Makiyah Coppin
Patricia Davis
Julissa Compress Garcia
Trayvon Worsley
ACCS Students Wrote Cards to the Coast Guard
ACCS students wrote cards to the Coast Guard in Alaska thanking them for their service! Teacher Sarah Pepe initiated the event.
“The Coast Guard on the Douglas Munro would like to thank everyone for spreading holiday cheer with the many cards! They are enjoying reading the cards while underway. I would personally like to thank everyone for contributing! It made me feel great that so many had interest and were able to help make a difference in the men and women’s holiday this year. Thank you again!” - Sarah Pepe
