October 14, 2026
ISAC WEEK
Good luck to our soccer and volleyball teams as they compete in the ISAC tournament this week at Christchurch School. Both the volleyball and soccer teams play Chesapeake Academy today at 4:30. Let’s go Patriots!
PICTURE DAY
Picture day is next week and order forms have been sent home. You may also purchase pictures online at www.strawbridge.net using school code PX520158. Any approved standard dress shirt can be worn on picture day.
SPIRIT WEEK
ACDS will celebrate Spirit Week next week! Students may dress according to the daily themes. If they are NOT participating, standard dress is required.
Tuesday, October 13- Patriot Pride Day
Wear our school colors: blue and white! The more blue-and-white accessories, the better! Pep Rally Tuesday afternoon!
Wednesday, October 14- Dolly Day
Honor Dolly Parton by wearing country attire (boots, denim, plaid, or cowboy hats) or dressing in her favorite color: pink! Celebrate her love of reading and her generous heart by sharing a favorite book or doing an act of kindness.
Thursday, October 15- Anything but Ordinary Day
Wear a cape, tutu, bow tie, or another fun accessory. Put together an imaginative outfit using clothes already at home.
Friday, October 16- Cozy Day
Wear pajamas or comfy clothes. Feel free to bring a blankie or lovey 🙂
CHARLESTON WRAP
We have officially kicked off our fundraiser with Charleston Wrap® – and we need YOUR help! To reach our $4000 goal and make this fundraiser a success, we need everyone to do their part. Luckily, it’s super easy! Attached to this message, you’ll find a flyer with detailed instructions about how you can register online and support our goals. Your child also received a paper packet last week. We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and far! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our school! Thank you for your help! For more information, click here.
URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL – NOVEMBER 6 – 7
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up in a few weeks! We will set up on WEDNESDAY afternoon (November 4), cook and serve oysters and crab cakes ALL day on FRIDAY and SATURDAY (November 6 -7), and take down on SUNDAY morning (November 8).
The Sign Up Genius has been emailed to all parents. PLEASE review the schedule and pick a shift or two. Children are not allowed under the tent. If you would like more information about the event, please contact Brittney Sgroi (445-5579).
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.
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!
PATRIOT PARENT BOOK CLUB
ACDS parents are invited to join us for a school-wide discussion of The Collapse of Parenting by Dr. Leonard Sax. This timely book explores the challenges facing today’s families and offers insight into how parents and schools can work together to help children develop confidence, character, responsibility, and respect.
Participants should purchase a copy of the book and read Chapters 1–5 before our first meeting on Friday morning, October 23, at 8:30. Feel free to read the book even if you are unable to meet in person!
📚✨ 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.
LEAGUE DUES
Annual League dues of $30 were to parents’ FACTS accounts last week. These dues help cover upfront costs for fundraising events, including the Oyster Festival, whose proceeds support school programs throughout the year. Thank you for supporting the League and ACDS!
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.
LANDS’ END SALE
Lands’ End is offering a 40% discount on school uniforms. Use code OURTREAT40 and the sale ends TODAY.