The Lion's Roar

As we are quickly progressing through the school year, I wanted to share some thoughts over the next few weeks in the newsletter about why Christian education is important. Having started as an educator in 1987 and working in six different public and Christian schools over the years, my favorite part of a Christian school is being able to teach an academic subject and teach it from a Biblical worldview at the same time.

When done well, that is a game changer for young people and their families. We have doubled down on our efforts with this over the last 16 months with new textbooks being purchased that include a Biblical worldview as well as teacher training to better bring to light the obvious evidence of a Creator as we teach all our subjects to all our grades

I hope that our families understand and appreciate all that our teachers are doing to teach classes to be both academically challenging and including a Biblical worldview related to that subject. Every day we endeavor to get better at that task as we work to honor God with our efforts. God bless and I hope everyone has a great weekend.

If you would like to support our Fall Festival, we need items for making s'mores, pumpkins of all sizes, candy, prizes, cake walk donations, and hay bales.

Hay bale donations must be picked up after the Fall Festival.

You can drop off donations in the front office.

If you are interested in participating in the Chili Cook-Off, please let Mr. Hicks know.

If you have a need you’d like others to pray for, or a blessing or answered prayer you’d like to celebrate, we invite you to submit it. This is a great way for our community to support one another and rejoice together.

-Emily Rigdon - For God to give Emily age-appropriate language and social skills

-Cindy Hollings and Family - Health

-Frank Sullivan (Pa) - Health

-Mr. Joseph Powell - Needs a miracle. Grandfather of two of our students. Battling pancreatic cancer

-Ann Stephens - Stefanie Carroll's mom- Migraines

-Gigi Bikas - Kindergarten - Healing from accident

Show your school spirit everywhere you go with an ACS car magnet! Magnets are 4".

They are $5 each. Let Mrs. Kirby know how many you want!

🎄Time to start your Christmas shopping early! Every Lion wants ACS gear under the tree! 🎄

Our ACS School store opens Monday, September 21 and runs through Monday, December 14.

Access Code: xyhDFtQNeK

Do you recognize these items? If so, please claim them. They are located in the cafeteria.

Juniors are under no obligation to purchase a ring. In lieu of a ring, families are asked to have an item of their choice to honor their junior. The item can be any number of things, including Bibles, special letters, special jewelry, or something sentimental.

We ask that all families make plans to attend the ceremony and be prepared to present an item to their student.

To purchase a SCACS State volleyball T-shirt, use the following link: https://scacstournament.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Shirts have to be ordered online by Monday, October 23. They will be picked up at the tournament starting Friday. Mrs. Hill can pick up any shirt orders for those not attending the tournament and deliver them to the school.

ACS Athletics and Booster Club would like to recognize all our volleyball athletes at the

Fall Sports Banquet.

If you plan to play a winter sport, a physical and all SCACS forms are due by Monday, November 2.

This is the first official day of basketball practice.

Middle School Boys Basketball Practice begins Monday, October 19 from 3:30-5:00; Tuesday-Thursday, October 20-22 from 4:00-5:30.

JV Girls Basketball Practice begins Thursday and Friday, October 22-23 from 3:30-5:00.

We are excited to announce our 2 new cheer coaches: Coach Hall and Coach Cheek! Cheer commitments are due today, Friday, October 23.

If you have a passion for working with young athletes and would enjoy helping a group of enthusiastic cheerleaders learn, grow, and show their ACS spirit, we would love to hear from you! Elementary cheer will be starting very soon, so if you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to Mrs. Hill for more information.

Bowling Club (coached by Jake Goldie and Mrs. Goldie)

When: Thursdays, 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Dates: September 3–December 3
Cost: $75 per student. If paying by check, please make the check payable to Anderson Christian School and write “For: Bowling Club” in the memo line. Please turn in your payment after the first practice, once attendance has been confirmed.

Registration Includes

• Three games at each meeting
• Bowling shoe rental
• Use of a bowling ball
• Personalized ACS Bowling Club T-shirt

No Bowling Club

• October 22 — SAT/PSAT
• November 26 — Thanksgiving

The club will meet for a total of 12 Thursdays during the season.

Practices Wednesday mornings, 8:00-8:45 in the ACS gym, starting Wednesday, Sept. 9th.

• Practices- Sept 9th, 16th, 30th, Oct 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th (no practice Sept. 23rd)

• 10/24 in Taylors- Storm Season Opener
• 11/21 in Taylors - Upstate Classic Thanksgiving Tournament
• 11/28 in Greenville- 3D Turkey Shoot
• 12/12 Greenville- Winter Classic
• 1/23 in Greenville- Warrior Fun Shoot
• 2/19-2/20 in Greenville- Getting Ready for State

Calling all 1st–5th graders! Get ready to run, have fun, and build your endurance with the ACS Elementary Run Club! Starting Tuesday, Sept. 15th.

Practices: Tuesdays from 3:15–3:45 PM

Where: ACS Field

When: September 15th – December 1st

Immediately after school, Coach Marcus and Coach Rudolph will meet the runners in the cafeteria after carline and take them to the field. They’ll begin with stretching and then get moving with a fun, active practice!

What to Bring on Practice Days:

• Tennis shoes

• Water bottle

Upcoming Runs:

• October 31 – Mustache Dash
• November 26 – Electric City Gobbler
• December 5 – Reindeer Run

More information about each race will be shared as we get closer to the event dates.

Please send your child's name, your name, and a great email contact for cancelation of practices and race information to Lisahill@andersonchristian.net

Come ready to run, have fun, encourage your teammates, and grow stronger together!

Let’s Run, Lions!

• October 2: Missions Day
• October 9-12: Fall Break
• October 13-16: Parent Conferences
• October 14: Report Cards
• October 20: ACT (1/2 day Upper School)
• October 22: PSAT/SAT (1/2 day Upper School)
• October 30: Preschool Scarecrow Day

• October 24 - Cole, Addie
• October 25 - RaeLynn
• October 29 - Tatum

If you are interested in giving your student a Birthday Shout-Out on our digital sign, let Mrs. Kirby know (candacekirby@andersonchristian.net). The shout-out will run for the entire month and can be personalized. Shout-Outs will be $25.

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