{"id":29,"date":"2023-07-23T14:02:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T14:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acdspatriots.net\/wordpress\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2026-09-17T08:47:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:47:40","slug":"weekly-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/acdspatriots.net\/wordpress\/index.php\/weekly-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>September 15, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EXTENDED DAY CONTRACTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are sending home Extended Day Contracts for those who will be utilizing this service throughout the year. Kindly fill it out and return to the office by Friday, September 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SEE YOU AT THE POLE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ACDS families are invited to attend See You at the Pole on Wednesday, September 23, from 7:55\u20138:10. This student-led event will feature worship songs, Scripture readings, and prayer. We will meet near the flagpole. All are welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LUNCH ORDERING UPDATE THROUGH SIS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September lunch ordering is now closed and is no longer available through the FACTS Parent Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The October lunch menu will be available in the portal beginning tomorrow.&nbsp;All October lunches must be ordered and paid for by September 30. Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Place Lunch &amp; Pizza:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/factsmgt.com\/\"><strong>FACTSmgt.com<\/strong><\/a>, click\u00a0<strong>Log In Here<\/strong>, then click\u00a0<strong>Family Portal Login<\/strong>\u00a0and log in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the Menu icon, click\u00a0<strong>Student<\/strong>, then select\u00a0<strong>Lunch<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>+CREATE WEB ORDER<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the student name to place an order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the date to place an order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the number of items to order for the student in the\u00a0<strong>Quantity<\/strong>\u00a0column. The\u00a0<strong>Total<\/strong>\u00a0column displays the cost.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeat for all dates and all students. The\u00a0<strong>Grand Total<\/strong>\u00a0is listed at the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click\u00a0<strong>Submit Order<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Online Lunch Payment<\/strong>\u00a0screen displays after you place your order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type payment information and click\u00a0<strong>Submit<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please wait a few seconds while the payment transaction completes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To add a shortcut to Family Portal on a mobile device:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents and students can easily add a shortcut to Family Portal to the home screen of their mobile device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sis.factsmgt.com\/family-portal\"><strong>Family Portal login link<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the action icon (the Share icon for Apple or the Vertical Ellipses icon for Android) and tap\u00a0<strong>Add to Home Screen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rename the shortcut, and tap\u00a0<strong>Add<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consistent, on-time attendance is essential to student success and to a productive learning environment for everyone. When students arrive late, they miss important instruction and routines, and their entrance can disrupt learning for both classmates and teachers.&nbsp;<strong>This year, we will be placing greater emphasis on reducing tardies, and consequences will be implemented for families who accumulate multiple tardies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parents: If your child arrives after 8:30, please park and escort your child\/ren to the front office to sign them in.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LEAGUE 50\/50 RAFFLE TICKETS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raffle tickets went home with the youngest child in your family. This is the first League fundraiser of the year. You are highly encouraged to sell a minimum of 10 tickets. This is a fun and easy way to raise money for our school. If you sell your ten tickets, your child\/ren in K \u2013 8 will receive a FREE dress down day coupon. Please turn in all stubs and money to Ayron. You may also Venmo your money to the school. Please note your transaction with 50\/50. If you need more tickets, please let us know. The drawing is Friday, September 25.&nbsp;<strong>Last year\u2019s payout was $11,590.50!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda\u2728&nbsp;<strong>2027 ACDS YEARBOOKS &amp; ADS ARE ON SALE!<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2728\ud83d\udcda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help us capture all of the special memories from the&nbsp;<strong>2026\u20132027 school year!<\/strong>&nbsp;\ud83d\udcf8\ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The price increases by $5 every two months:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb0&nbsp;$45 \u2014 Now until November 1<br>\ud83d\udcb0&nbsp;$50 \u2014 November 2 \u2013 January 1<br>\ud83d\udcb0&nbsp;$55 \u2014 January 2 \u2013 March 1<br>\ud83d\udcb0&nbsp;$60 \u2014 March 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf93\u00a0<strong>8TH GRADE TRIBUTE ADS \u2014 $35\u2013$100<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate your 8th grader as they reach this important milestone! Create a special message recognizing their accomplishments, memories, and the next chapter ahead.\u00a0\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfeb\u00a0<strong>BUSINESS ADS \u2014 $35\u2013$100<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support Aylett Country Day School while promoting your business to our school community! Business advertising opportunities are available in a variety of sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcda&nbsp;Whether you&#8217;re purchasing a yearbook, celebrating an 8th grader, or supporting ACDS through a business ad,&nbsp;<strong>now is the time to order!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<strong>Order here:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.balfour.com\/virginia\/millers-tavern\/aylett-country-day-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.balfour.com\/virginia\/millers-tavern\/aylett-country-day-school&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any questions, please contact Sarah Ginn at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sginn@acdspatriots.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sginn@acdspatriots.net<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FRIDAYS AT ACDS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in K\u20138 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September 15, 2026 EXTENDED DAY CONTRACTS We are sending home Extended Day Contracts for those who will be utilizing this service throughout the year. Kindly fill it out and return to the office by Friday, September 18. 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