"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful song."  

Psalm 100:1-2

All Families 

• Reminder: Friday, April 26th school is closed for the Battle of Flowers Holiday.

• We have posted for a part-time nurse for the 2024-2025 school year. CLICK HERE for more information.

• You are invited to the SACS Lion Pride Band's Spring Jazz Concert on April 23rd. CLICK HERE for more information. Free admission.

• You should have received an email this week from FACTS regarding your 2024-2025 tuition and payment plan. If you did not receive it, please call the Student Billing office at 210-340-1864 ext. 506 or email lherrera@sachristian.org.

• You should have received an email on Thursday, April 18th which included a Parent Survey. Please take a few minutes this weekend to complete it. Your feedback is important to us!

• Family Service Opportunity! SACS will be providing a Fiesta meal for the residents of the Transitional Living and Learning Center at SAMMinistries. Families can sign up to donate food items on April 24th at the Elementary School and/or to serve the dinner that evening. CLICK HERE for more details and to sign up. Contact Katye Harrell at 210-870-8105 with any questions.

• In case you missed it, CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast featuring our High School Principal Keith Wilke. 
  

• Summer at SACS:  Fun and engaging camps for all ages and interests.  Summer camps and courses may be registered and paid for online by clicking either the course title OR the individual week/session if applicable within the course description. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  CLICK HERE to view the catalog. 
• We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and collaborative advancement professional to serve as our Chief Strategic Advancement Officer. This person will be responsible for advancing our strategic plan by aligning the activities and messaging of the development, marketing, communications, and alumni departments. Please CLICK HERE to learn more and apply. 
• We are looking for caring and energetic After School Care workers to join our team. If you are interested, please CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.
  
• The April Edition of the Disciple Dispatch from Pastor Matt O'Brien can be found by CLICKING HERE.
  

Elementary School

• ERB Assessments will take place Tuesday, April 23rd - Thursday, April 25th for 2^nd–5^th grade students. Please ensure your student(s) get a good night’s sleep, eats a protein filled breakfast, and arrives on time!  If your child/ren will be absent during this time frame, please communicate with the ES office. Please avoid picking your student up between the hours of 8am and 12pm as this will disrupt the testing environment.  We ask that all parent volunteers with plans to help during these days do so during the afternoon hours.  Thank you!

• Last Family Friday Lunch, Friday, May 3rd.  CLICK HERE to reserve lunch for your student and for any adults attending. Link closes Monday, April 29th at 11:59pm. Funds are pulled from the student's lunch account and no refunds are offered. Please place your lunch order with the FIRST/YOUNGEST student you will be eating with. Lunch is only available to those who pre-purchase a meal. Menu includes:  Pickle brine fried chicken sandwich, house made BBQ potato chips, fresh fruit cup, and chocolate chip brownie.

• ALSO, on Friday, May 3rd - Third Annual 5th grade Entrepreneurial Fair! Plan to come and shop merchandise made and marketed by our fifth graders. Students have focused on making gifts for Mother's Day, ranging from body scrubs to candles, baked goods, and more! Grades Kinder through 5th grade will have a designated shopping time and parents are encouraged to come and shop between 9am and 11:30am.  Please send your students with cash (small bills appreciated!) This event will be the same day as Family Friday Lunch, so feel free to come and shop and then eat lunch with your student! 

• Fifth Graders, Mark your calendars! As we celebrate your 5th grader's last year in elementary school, we are excitedly looking forward to the beloved tradition of hosting a Mat Ball tournament on Tuesday, May 14th from 3:30-5:30 in the ES gym.  Cost is $5.00.  CLICK HERE to register your child!  Link with close on Monday, May 6^th.  

•  Save the date: May 2^nd at 8:30am- Incoming 3^rd-5^th grade parents come hear Mrs. Womack talk about the expectations for the big kid hallway. 
• Be sure to order your ES yearbook! Deadline to order is May 31st. CLICK HERE to place your order.

• If your student is going to be absent, please email the office at esoffice@sachristian.org as well as the teacher and nurse klewis@sachristian.org if sickness is involved. 

Secondary School 

• Junior Retreat is May 21 - May 23. We still need several parent volunteers. We also need lifeguards for the junior retreat and senior trip. Email jbuck@sachristian.org for more information.
• 8th grade parents, yearbook dedications are available for purchase by CLICKING HERE. The deadline is May 15th.
• The SAT will delivered digitally on campus on Tuesday, April 23, to juniors who registered for the test. Juniors who did not register for the SAT will not attend school that day.
  
• Reminder: May 2nd is the High School Awards ceremony in the SLC at 8:15am.

•  Junior/Senior PROM at the Witte Museum on May 9th! Be sure to purchase your ticket by April 26th. CLICK HERE for more details and CLICK HERE to purchase your ticket.

• Seniors and Senior Parents: Be sure to check out the Senior Finish Line for helpful upcoming dates through graduation!
• Don't miss out on ordering a yearbook! CLICK HERE for MS yearbook and CLICK HERE for HS yearbook (deadline to order May 24th).
• 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 a student will be absent due to sickness, please also inform the Secondary nurse at jrichey@sachristian.org.

Athletics

• Winter Letterman Jackets are now available for pick up in the Lion Shoppe.
• Save the Date: On-site Physical Clinic May 8th. More details shared soon.
• CLICK HERE for the Athletics newsletter.