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ACP Family Newsletter

January 2023

ACP FamilyNewsletterJanuary 2023

ACP - A Legacy of Hope

Introducing our new monthly newsletter! It is packed full of upcoming events and important information and even has an easy translation feature on the side. In the future, we will spotlight students and staff and continue to celebrate and share school news. Please take a moment to read through all the information below. We especially hope you will plan to join us for the Career Fair on March 9th and Spring Festival on March 25th. More information will be sent out in the February newsletter.


As you might know, ACP was one of the first charter schools in Arizona. It was started by Margaret Williamson with a vision that has left a legacy over several decades. Her "at hope" message is now our Legacy of Hope. Our non-traditional schedule, small classes, compassionate teachers, and 4-day week all create a different experience for our students. We want to continuously improve our school. If you have any questions, ideas, concerns, or just suggestions, please put in our suggestion box (located at the bottom of this newsletter).


We are also looking for a few parents that would be willing to be on our parent advisory team who will help with future planning, share insights, and be a bigger part of our school community. If you are willing to do this, please send me an email.

Upcoming Events & Important Dates


  • February 2nd from 7-10pm - Sweetheart Dance
  • Feb 14th - Valentines Day fundraiser
  • Feb 16th - Last Day of Block 4 (half day)
  • Feb 20th - No School - President's Day
  • Feb 21st - Block 5 begins
  • Feb 22nd - 100th day celebration (Awards assembly & activities)
  • Feb 27-Mar 1 - Block 4 grades sent home
  • March 9th - Career Fair
  • March 13-16 Spring Break
  • March 21-22nd - 11th grade state testing at ACP in Mesa for Online and Brick and Mortar students
  • March 23rd - 11th grade state testing in West Valley for Online students
  • April 1st - Spring Festival/Vendor Fair
  • April 12th - 9th ACT testing (Online and B&M) at ACP in Mesa
  • April 14th - Block 5 ends (half day)
  • April 10th - Block 6 begins (Awards assembly)
  • April 21st - PROM
  • May 1-4th - Staff appreciation week
  • May 18th - Last day of school
  • May 19th - Graduation

Basketball Schedule

Please try to join us for any remaining games scheduled. The Lions also found out that they have made the playoffs! Congratulations Lions! There will be additional games after these listed below as they are scheduled for the playoffs. Most games have a charge of $5 for adults and $3 for students/kids. Only cash is accepted (no electronic payments).
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Sweetheart Dance & Valentines

We are looking for volunteers to help with treats for our sweetheart dance on Feb 2nd. If you are willing to donate, please sign up on the link below and send to the school the day of the dance.



Additionally, if you'd like to send a valentine to a staff member to let them know you appreciate them, please put the information in this form. Parents- please encourage your students to fill it out for their teachers!

Sign up for Treats for Sweetheart Dance - February 2nd
Valentines for ACP staff

State testing Information

High School State testing is required for all 9th and 11th graders. 9th graders take the ACT Aspire and the 11th graders take the ACT and the AZ Science.


Online students must bring a picture ID for the test. Please contact us if you do not have one prior to your assigned testing.


Testing Dates for 11th graders

  • March 21st - ACT at Mesa ACP
  • March 22nd - AZ Science at Mesa ACP
  • March 23 - ACT and AZSCI in Peoria (West Valley - for Online students not assigned to Mesa location)


Testing Date for 9th graders

  • April 12th - ACT Aspire at Mesa ACP


Exact times and details will be sent out a few weeks prior to testing. Students that are not testing will have a virtual learning day at home while the students are testing at the school.

Senior Information

Graduation is May 19th at 5pm at East Valley High School. A graduation fee of $100 needs to be paid by May 4 to the front office. There are fundraising opportunities available. The fee covers:

  • Cap and Gown
  • Diploma and Cover
  • Senior activity
  • Senior luncheon


If you are not attending all the events, please contact Betty at the front office for the exact amounts you will need to pay for your cap/gown and diploma.

Tax Credit Donations

Remember that each year there is an AZ tax credit of $200 for individuals and $400 for families when you donate to a school. This means that if you give a donation of that amount to the school (with receipt) you get that as a tax credit back on your AZ state taxes. These donations are used to help our sports and other extracurricular activities. Please talk to Betty at the front office if you'd like to make a donation. For more information, you can go to https://azdor.gov/tax-credits/public-school-tax-credit
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January 2023 Newsletter

Email: kmarble@acparizona.org
Website: acparizona.org
Location: 433 North Hall, Mesa, AZ, USA
Phone: 4808330068

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