The Jetliner

Dear ACES Families:

We have had a wonderful first week back at school! Thank you for partnering with us so intentionally by sending your children well-rested, prepared, and ready to learn. We truly appreciate your support in providing appropriate outdoor clothing, daily supplies, and consistent routines at home — these small details make a big difference in your child’s confidence, comfort, and success at school. Your partnership matters more than you know, and together we are setting the tone for a joyful, productive, and successful year of growth for our Jets!

Warmly,

Mary McCullough

Navigating Other People’s Flipped Lid

• Remember, since everyone has a stress response system, we will all flip our lids: educators, parents, and children.

• Application at Home (if desired):

1. Be aware that the other person is in a threat response.

2. Stay regulated yourself. This is essential for staying in the part of the brain that supports healthy communication,

problem solving, rational thinking, connection, empathy, compassion, etc.

3. Help the other person regulate or find someone who can. Once regulated, you can reconnect in relationship with that

person, who can then talk through what happened, redo the behavior, and repair any ruptures.

• Optional: Watch Video

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bQi4UJMkkFsreBAcFWXxZHeB0dY3LygypLxebZBJEGU/edit?usp=sharing

In the event of future cancellations, ACCS will use one asynchronous learning day, during which students will complete assigned tasks with recorded guidance from their teachers. Any additional days will be synchronous, with live instruction provided by teachers. Incomplete work will be recorded as an absence. Classroom teachers will share specific expectations and details.

It’s hard to believe winter is here, and with it comes cold and flu season. Please remember that if

your child has a temperature of 100°F or higher, they should stay home. This helps reduce the

spread of germs and viruses throughout the school.

If your student has borrowed clothing from the nurse’s clinic, please return those items at your

earliest convenience, as we tend to run low on certain sizes.

We will be conducting another drill for the Project ADAM Heart Safe Program in preparation

for our redesignation on February 6. More information will be shared as the date approaches.

As always, if you have any questions, please contact the nurse’s clinic. Enjoy the school break

and time with your loved ones. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Donna Barger, School Nurse

WINTER COATS

If you need a winter coat for your child, please reach out and let us know, as we have a supply to help out. We also have some hats and gloves.

LOST AND FOUND

Please check out the lost and found area in the school. We have a ton of sweatshirts and other items that may belong to your child.

ASSITANCE

We know times are tough, and people are having some food insecurities. We have provided the local food banks below if you need assistance.

St. Mark’s Food Pantry 260.724.7183

1st & 3rd Tuesdays 4:45 (Door #1 of building) 546 W. US Hwy. 224

St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry 260.728.9423

Mon, Wed, 11am-1pm/Fri 7pm-8pm

313 Mercer Ave. Decatur, IN

The Bread Ministry 260.724.7556

Mon 11:30am-12:30pm, or until gone

Cornerstone Community Church 260.724.7556

909 E. Monroe Street

Bread Ministry Monday 12:00-1:00pm

Decatur Church of God 260.728.4503

1129 Mercer Avenue, Decatur

By appointment only on Tues. 1:30-2:30pm, Thurs 5-6:30pm

Decatur Operation Help Food Pantry 260.724.5300

(4th Street Door basement Service Complex)

Wed.1:00-4:00pm

The Lighthouse Church 260.692.6101

Pantry: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30-730pm

201 S. Van Buren St., Monroe, IN

Farm Wagon: Day and location subject to change.

Grades Kindergarten- 2nd: Megan Ross-Espinosa- rossespinosa@accs.k12.in.us

Grades 3-5: Sarah Rhymer- rhymers@accs.k12.in.us

Upcoming Elementary events are as follows & subject to changes.

• December 22-January 2: Winter Break, No school

• Monday, January 12: PTO Meeting, 3:30 PM, Elementary Library

• Monday, January 19: Flex Waiver Day; Staff Only

• Thursday, January 22: Kdg Field Trip

• Friday, January 23: Grade 3 Field Trip

• Monday, February 16: Flex Waiver Day; Staff Only

• February 23-27: High School FFA Week (Public petting zoo... details to come)

• Wednesday, March 11: End of Quarter 3

• March 20-27: Spring Break, No School

• Friday, April 3: Good Friday, No School

• Wednesday, April 8: Donuts with Dad, Cafeteria, 7:15-8:00 AM

• Friday, April 10: Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack

• Thursday, April 23: Grade 4 Indiana History Program, Hangar, 7:00 PM

• Friday, April 24: PTO Basketball Bash, Hangar, 6:00 PM

• Monday, May 4: PTO Meeting, Elementary Library, 3:30 PM

• Week of May 11: Mental Health Awareness Week (All dress up days are optional)

• Monday: Mellow Monday: Wear your PJ’s to relieve stress
• Tuesday: Twin Tuesday: Team up against stress! Dress like a friend because you aren’t alone.
• Wednesday: Wear Green for mental health awareness. Green represents the green light to reach out for help if needed.
• Thursday: Tie dye Thursday. Colors can represent a wide range of emotions. It’s ok to express them.
• Friday: Wear your Jet spirit wear to show your support to the Adams Central Family

• Thursday, May 14: KDG Program, 6:30 PM, Hangar

• Friday, May 22: Grade 4 Field Trip

• Monday May 25: Memorial Day: No School

• Tuesday, May 26: Grade 5 Graduation, 7:00 PM, Hangar

• Wednesday, May 27: Preschool Program, 7:00 PM, Hangar

• Thursday, May 28: End of Quarter 4 / Last Student Day