"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his love endures forever.

Psalm 118:1

All Families 

• Our Lion football team is in the second round of playoffs! Make the short drive to Hallettsville HS tonight and show your support for the team. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. CASH ONLY!
• Our students and families generously supported this month's Children's Hunger Fund food drive. We exceeded our goals for every food item! Today our K-12 students prepared Food Paks for CHF who will use the boxes to deliver hope to children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.
• Angel Tree Community Service Project on December 9th from 1pm-4pm. Angel Tree was started by the Salvation Army to provide new gifts of clothing and toys to thousands of children who otherwise might not receive anything for Christmas. SACS students will select Christmas gifts for Angel Tree Children from the Salvation Army's warehouse inventory (Salvation Army location TBD).  If you are interested in serving, please contact SACS Service Coordinator Katye Harrell at 210-870-8105.
  
• Last chance to order your poinsettia for the Behind the Lions Fundraiser! Help us decorate campus for Christmas on Mane and have beautiful gifts for family, friends, neighbors and teachers. You can pick your plants up on your way out of Christmas on Mane. CLICK HERE to purchase by November 24th.
• Christmas on Mane is right around the corner! Join us on December 1st for a festive night where our entire SACS community comes together to spread some Christmas cheer and celebrate the birth of our Savior. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets. Be sure to follow "Behind the Lions" Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest updates.
  
• The November edition of the Discipleship Dispatch is now available! CLICK HERE to hear about upcoming Spiritual Life news from Matt O'Brien!
• As you prioritize your end of year giving, please consider making a donation to the Above & Beyond Annual Fund. CLICK HERE to donate to this year's Annual Fund. The grade with the most participation by December 31st in elementary, middle, and high school will receive a special prize in January!

Elementary School 

• Today is a half day. Carpool will start at 11:50am.
• In order to allow our students to bless friends and family through the act of giving, students will have the opportunity to shop as a class on Mane Street during Christmas on Mane. If you would like your student to participate, please send money in an envelope or Ziploc bag labeled with their name and teacher's name on the outside (smaller bills are best). Also, please send them with a shopping bag (labeled with their name) to carry their purchases. Fifth grade students will help the kindergarten students with their shopping. Pre-K will not be shopping as a class. PTF will offer FREE gift wrapping for student purchases only.
• The SACS Elementary Theater Club Presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Friday, December 8th at 5:30pm. Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Order your ticket by CLICKING HERE.
• Family Friday Lunch is Friday, December 8th. CLICK HERE to reserve lunch for your student and adults attending. Link closes Monday, December 4th at midnight. Funds are pulled from the student's lunch account and no refunds are offered. This is an optional time to enjoy lunch with your students. As it is a regular school day, students leaving after lunch will receive a half-day absence and miss instructional time. Lunch is only available to those who pre-purchase a meal. The menu is shredded BBQ pork sliders, homemade chips, fruit cup and Rice Krispie treats.
• The SACS Elementary 2023-2024 Yearbook is now available for pre-order. The link to order can be found on the SACS Parent App under the Fine Arts section. Yearbooks are currently $25 (customization is available for an additional cost), and ads are just $15. The price will increase to $35 beginning November 18th, so order yours today! 
  
  

Middle School

• MS Parents: Please remember that middle students arriving late or being signed out early need to have a parent present to sign them in or out in Student Services. This is for the safety of our students. 
  
• If your student is going to be absent, please email the Student Services Office at studentservices@sachristian.org. Please include your student's first and last name. If student will be absent due to sickness, please also inform the Secondary nurse at jrichey@sachristian.org.

High School

• Stop by the HS conference room to view an amazing exhibit featuring the art of this year's ceramics students. Swing by anytime during the day before December 1st!
• Juniors: The DEADLINE to submit applications for the San Antonio Area Foundation Legacy Scholarship is December 31st. The QR code for the application is posted on the bulletin board outside the Guidance Office and on the bulletin board in G Building.
• Seniors submitting college applications with a December 1st deadline are welcome to stop by the Guidance Office for help submitting applications.
• If your student is going to be absent, please email the Student Services Office at studentservices@sachristian.org. Please include your student's first and last name. If student will be absent due to sickness, please also inform the Secondary nurse at jrichey@sachristian.org.
  

Athletics

• Football Playoff t-shirts are on sale in "The Lion Shoppe" (formerly known as the Spirit Shop) until noon today! Stop by and pick one up for the game tonight.
• Varsity Boys Basketball is competing in the 'SACS Adidas Tip-Off Tournament' and plays today at 9:00am and 1:30pm in the SACS HS gym. Come out to support your Lions!