November 3, 2026
URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL – NOVEMBER 6 – 7
The oyster festival is just THREE days away. Help is still needed on SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. Due to the impending forecast on Friday, if you are able to switch your shift to Saturday, please let Brittney know ASAP!
A work schedule is attached with volunteer information about the festival.
If you are unable to work, you can SPONSOR A SHUCKER and send in a donation to help cover the cost of FIVE professional shuckers we hire for the event. Last year’s cost was $3,125.00.
SPAM FOLDERS
Please check your spam folders for missed emails from Coach Clarke. Sometimes when using the Mail Chimp marketing network, it will send ACDS emails to spam. Thank you!
CLASS OF 2027 ADULT SWEATSHIRT ORDER UPDATE
Due to limited inventory, only some League brand sweatshirt orders will be ready this week. The remaining orders will be delivered as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
FACTS INCIDENTAL BILLING
Parents should receive an email indicating when charges have been added to your FACTS account. These incidental charges include field trips, PE uniforms, music fee, and League dues. Please make sure you check for these in your SIS portal.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
It’s shoebox time! Again, this year, ACDS will participate in Operation Christmas Child. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need all around the world. Families can choose to shop for a boy or a girl of a certain age group. Choose items that you think that child will enjoy and fill your box. Attach your label to the box and you can even scan the QR code on the label to follow your box and see where it goes!
Samaritan’s Purse asks for a $10 donation per box to help cover shipping costs. You can donate online or include a check made out to Samaritan’s Purse.
Thank you to Rehoboth Bible Church for donating the shoeboxes again this year. Please return your filled shoebox to school by Monday, November 16th.
Last year, we delivered over 150 filled shoeboxes to the donation center. Let’s see if we can top that this year!
BOOK TALK
Thanks to those who attended the Patriot Parent Book Talk last Friday morning!
Our final meeting to discuss The Collapse of Parenting is Friday, November 13, at 8:35 AM. Please feel free to join even if you missed the first discussion.
-Tara
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Student Preview Days are November 18 – 19 and Family Book Fair Night is Friday, November 20, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. Shopping days will be November 23 – 25.
Get ready for a reading adventure with the newest books, bestselling series, and kid-favorite characters. Plus, every purchase earns funds for our school. We can’t wait to have you join us for the Best. Fair. Ever!
17th ANNUAL RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROCKFISH OPEN
If you have a business or know of a possible sponsor, please contact Ayron. Thank you for your support of our tournament. To review the sponsorship form, click here.
If you would like to participate in the tournament, click here to register and for more information.
Gold Level $1000
- Entry to fish 2 t-shirts
- 6 passes to weigh-in reception
- Business listing on website, banner, t-shirt, and ACDS yearbook
Silver Level $500
- Entry to fish
- 2 t-shirts
- 4 passes to weigh-in reception Business listing on website, banner, t-shirt
Bronze Level $250
- 1 t-shirt
- 2 passes to weigh-in reception
- Business listing on website, banner, and t-shirt
📚✨ 2027 ACDS YEARBOOKS & ADS ARE ON SALE! ✨📚
Help us capture all of the special memories from the 2026–2027 school year! 📸💙
The price increases by $5 every two months:
💰 $45 — Now until November 1
💰 $50 — November 2 – January 1
💰 $55 — January 2 – March 1
💰 $60 — March 2
🎓 8TH GRADE TRIBUTE ADS — $35–$100
Celebrate your 8th grader as they reach this important milestone! Create a special message recognizing their accomplishments, memories, and the next chapter ahead. ❤️
🏫 BUSINESS ADS — $35–$100
Support Aylett Country Day School while promoting your business to our school community! Business advertising opportunities are available in a variety of sizes.
📚 Whether you’re purchasing a yearbook, celebrating an 8th grader, or supporting ACDS through a business ad, now is the time to order!
👉 Order here: https://www.balfour.com/virginia/millers-tavern/aylett-country-day-school
Any questions, please contact Sarah Ginn at sginn@acdspatriots.net.
FRIDAYS AT ACDS
Students in K – 8 may wear an ACDS spirit wear shirt with standard dress bottoms on Fridays. Spirit wear includes any ACDS t-shirt or sweatshirt sold during the year.