Middle School SCOOP

One hundred(100) percent of our students will be eligible for at least one honors or AP course by grade 9 because we are building a community of learners who demonstrate inquiry, academic stamina, self-management, and a genuine concern for the community.

Greetings and Salutations!!

We made it to another week. Yay!! The students are working hard on their BOY assessments, getting enough rest, and eating nutritious breakfasts. We are now in full swing of assignments, homework, and projects. Please ensure you are signed up for Parent Portal alerts to track your student’s progress.

Our first two club meetings this week are Robotics and Chess.

Please be on the lookout for upcoming events in our newsletter.

Our cross-country teams both came in second place last week. Way to go, Griffins!!

Parents, please practice community with our neighbors. The gates will be open at 3:40 p.m.

Please do not block the exits and the fire lanes. Please and thank you.

What a great start to the new school year! Make sure you meet our new assistant principal, Mr. Dermott.

GO GRIFFINS!

Parents thank you for an outstanding start to the school year! One of our ultimate goals is teaching our students self-management and executive function skills. These include organization, accountability, and responsibility. In an effort to foster these skills we have made changes to the ID Policy and wanted to make you aware of the changes before they go live on Tuesday, August 27th. Please take time to review the slideshow that outlines the new ID policy linked here.

If you wish, secondary IDs are available for $5.00 and can be purchased by your student before school from Mrs. Murphree. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact administration via email. Thank you for making ACA great! GO GRIFFINS!

We have updated our Extra Curricular Handbook for all students who participate in any club, performance oriented class, or athletic teams. Please click on the link below for review. We are asking ALL STUDENTS and parents to read and sign. We encourage every student to find a club or after school group they enjoy!

Meet Ms. Segnini.

She is the Intro to Spanish and Spanish I teacher. She has been in education for 20 years. This is her first year at ACA. She is in the Wisdom Hall, Room 411. Her favorite snack is Ferrero Rocher.

Ms. Segnini is in education because she wants to make a positive difference and help students achieve their academic potential. Way to go Ms. Segnini!!

Thank you for joining ACA Middle School.

Focus on Success, a program for 7th and 8th grade students and their parents, will be held in September. Please be on the lookout for more information.

September 2 - Student and Staff Holiday

September 10 - Sixth Grade Field Trip Parent Meeting 530 pm

Seventh Grade Field Trip Parent Meeting 615 pm

September 12 - Paid Free Dress Day Fundraiser Day

September13 - Progress Reports/College TShirt Day

September 18 - PTO Member Free Dress Day

September 19 - Student Holiday/Parent Conference Day

September 20 - Student Holiday

August 24 - Burleson Centennial

August 31 - Battle at the Buff

September 7 - Calvin Magill Invitational

September 14 - Terry Jessup

September 21 - SCS II

September 28 - Jesuit Classic

October 5 - REGIONALS

October 12 - STATE

Odyssey of the mind is a creative problem solving competition. Your student has an opportunity to come and experience a fun filled day solving problems with their unique & out of the box thinking. Odyssey of the Mind (OM for short) is a great way for your student to enhance their creative problem solving abilities and register your Griffin for an OM Team. Come and learn more about Odyssey of the Mind and complete in fun activities! You’ll also be able to ask any & all questions that you may have regarding OM! GO Griffins!

When - Sunday, August 25, 2024

Time - 2 pm - 4 pm

Location - Intermediate Cafe/Gym

Are you looking for a new way to test your skills of wit and calculation? Come join the ACA Chess Team, now in collaboration with the Arlington Chess Club. We are ready to provide our members with new opportunities and insights to the chess community! We are excited to help you learn to become a great leader of tomorrow. Team meetings will be every Tuesday from Sept 17th - April 1st in the cafe from 4:15 pm -5:30 pm. Please sign up in the cafe kitchen with Ms.Estrada at breakfast time or during your lunch snack time. Sign ups open August 20th only 20 students will be chosen to participate this year.

ACA Middle School can use YOU! Please consider completing a Volunteer Application and helping out our teachers with copies! Click HERE to sign up.

08.30 - To wear denim (shorts, pants or skirts) on Friday, send $30 for the year or send $1.

Lucky Buck is an ongoing fundraiser for our school that supports general needs.

The Griffin Goodfellows is a voluntary program designed to keep ACA students ever mindful of their responsibilities to:

Their country
Their community
Each other

If a student performs the required number of community service hours by May 9, 2025, they will receive a certificate and be acknowledged for their acts of service, at grade level Awards ceremonies. Click here for more information and to print out a form: https://www.acaedu.net/domain/205

Yolonda Dawson, Principal

Kalen Dermott, Assistant Principal

Amy Murphree, Administrative Assistant, amurphree@acaedu.net

Kristie Delgado, Attendance Clerk, 6-8absences@acaedu.net

Website: acaedu.net
Location: 5200 S Bowen Road, Arlington, TX 76017
Phone: 817.987.1909