Kate Fischer, President
kate2.fischer@comcast.net

Bonnie Buckley and
Jean French , Co-Treasurers
bonnie_buckley@hotmail.com
jmfrench62@msn.com

This year the PTO board has set a high fundraising goal for the school to achieve, $50,000. We knew at the time this would be hard to reach, but decided to keep this figure, as a reminder of why we raise funds. The school’s computers are all out of date. The eDUSS math and language arts software programs some families have purchased are not being be utilized in all classrooms, since the present computer software is too antiquated to run them.

On November 15, the PTO, teachers and parents, voted to spend $25,000 on updating technology at ACS. This only scratches the surface of what is really needed ($150,000) to bring our school up to date. If we can continue computer updates every year, through fundraising, then Academy Charter School will be a place known not only for its present academic excellence, but also for its ability to prepare your children for high school, college, and life. Technology will become more necessary and vital in the future, not less.

The following figures are net income dollars, raised through the non-profit ACS-PTO fundraisers and events.

Sale of School supplies: $919
Entertainment/Gold C books: $9119
Believe catalog sales: $6320
Koins for Kids: $1122
Golf outing at Red Hawk: $1315
Fall Festival and carnival: $3253
Tyson grocery labels: 0
Box Tops grocery labels: $470
Red Robin restaurant night: $250
ACS sweatshirts etc sales: $630

Total money raised for ACS-PTO this year so far is $23,398. Our goal for this school year is $50,000. Many thanks go out to the many of you who have helped us toward our goal. Also, we would like to thank those who have given direct money contributions for ACS. This not only helps the school get closer to the financial goal, it is by far the most efficient method of raising money. Cash (or check) contributions go 100% to helping ACS. Sales through fundraisers pay the school at most 50% of total sales. Anytime your family members would like to help the school, but are not interested in participating in a fundraiser event, you can send in your money labeled with “ACS-PTO” to the main office or to the post office box: ACS-PTO P.O. Box 521, Castle Rock, CO 80104.

Our 3rd Annual ACS Fall Festival was a wonderful accomplishment! Congratulations to the whole school for their involvement. Congratulations to our parents, staff and students and others in the Castle Rock community for turning out to make this event truly a great day of fun and such a success. The turnout was incredible and we ran out of stuff for several booths and had to go buy more. We had to buy several more rolls of tickets halfway thru the day. It was wonderful! Many thanks to everyone!! It was a great community event.

Thanks and honors to the following:
Sean Templeton – Thank you for working the entire carnival, where ever needed. If we needed help with a game anywhere, you were willing to help. Thank you for being our shoulder to lean on!
The Kocsis Family- Mr. and Mrs. Kocsis worked the entire carnival where ever volunteers were needed. In addition, their boys worked Mrs. Cambria's game for at least 3 hours. Thank you so much for your family’s efforts!!
The Parks Family- Sue Parks and her family did an amazing job coordinating the 3 games the 8th grade sponsored for the carnival. The MASH booth was a huge hit, as were the pinata. Even after the pinatas were gone, Mrs. Parks whipped out another game she had brought along "just in case", and then the putt-putt game became one of the biggest hits of the day. A special thank you to the Parks Family for all your hard work, creativity and ingenuity!

Special Thanks also to the wonderful Fall Festival carnival coordinators at ACS who volunteered with amazing enthusiasm and support!

Thanks to all of the wonderful Fall Carnival parents for their commitment.

Mary Acosta, Angela Akin, Rich Alexander, Cheryl Amaya, Mary Anderson, Cheryl Ardrey, Victoria Arnett, Cathie Barnett, Jennifer Bauman, Patty Bennick, The, Bickelhaupt family, Sunnie Bottin, Kelly Brown, Barb & Randy Burkhardt, Brad & Kristin Bushlack, Sonya Camarco, Justeen Casias, Melanie Chipman, McKenzie Chackman, Martha & Luis Cisneros, Jan Cline, Erica Cole, Nancy Connolly, Julia Connor, Denise Cooper, Karen Cox, Jenn Craigle, Debbie Davis, Tori Davis, Jackie DeBenedictis, Carolyn DeGarmo, Shannon DiCamillo, Janis Dirks, Tamaris Dortch Ellen Eakin, Lisa Ellis, Nadine & Kendall Einhorn, Leslie Farmer, Ken Fischer, Heather Fortelka, John Fox, Jean French, Kathy Fry, Kathy Goings, Ada & Patrick Gonzales, Robin Grue, Cali Hanson, Pam and Eliot Hardy, Jeanne Hargrave, Julie Harkin, Cindy Hazelhurst, Kathy Hedeen, Cynthia Heikes, Don Helvey, Kelli Helzer, Diane Henry, Wanda Hertz, Cheryl Holdefer, Leverne Holmes, George Horn, Maegan Hunter, Sharon Hunter, Alice James, P.J. Justus, Jodie Kaylor, Lisa Kautz, Jenn Kelly, Tom and Nettie Kocsis , Carolyn Kouts, Amy Kullander, Chris Laverty,, Lettie Lee, John Leingang, Cami Lemon, Teri Marsh, Amy Martinez, The Masters Family, Maury Mays , Angela McCombs, Carla McCrimmon, Kim McDonald, Lisa, McNeil, Cody Mock, Krissy Moore, KC Neel, Melissa Neumann, Lisa Nicholaides, Michele Nims, Jim & Misty O’Leary, Gina Ordunez, Stacey Osgood, Bonnie Padios, Dawn Pankonien, Sue Parks & Family, Lance & Ben Patrick, Jackie Radcliffe, Emily Ragan, Victoria Richmond, Tina Rolle, Cori Ruth, Sheri Sabey, Shannon Saviers, Jenni Schaffer, Deana and Walter Schmidt, Erin Smith, JoEllen Solita, Laura Stafford, Laura Teal, Sean Templeton, Amy & Steve Tenn, Katherine Titus, George and Teresa Tracy, Susan Trost, Thomas Van Sicklin, Jenny Verberkmoes, Cherrie Wallace, Cheryl Walker, Victoria and Clayton Watson, Mike Wedeking, Tina Wicklein, Denise Wilkins, Mrs. Wise, Eileen Woodzell, Marsha Zak, Janet Zoeteway.

Thanks also goes out to our amazing sponsors who helped make this day possible…

If we missed your name, we are sorry, and please know that your assistance was greatly appreciated! Way to go ACS parents, staff & students! Thank You, Thank You for your time and dedication!!!

Finally, here’s to the winners from our volunteer drawings! George Horn won the $50 gift certificate to Red Robin Restaurant and Dawn Pankonien won 2 movie tickets to Colorado Cinema here in Castle Rock! Congratulations to you both!

Red Robin Night was also PACKED. People were parking on the grass because it was so crowded. Way to go ACS!! We raised $250 simply by eating out with our friends and family. Thanks to all and especially to Susan Trost for a lot of hard work! Watch for the next restaurant fundraiser, December 15 at Chick-fil-a.

Friday, November 18th was the last PTO breakfast for the staff until after Winter Break! It was a successful breakfast feast for the teachers and staff who do so much for our kids. Thanks to the culinary volunteers for helping with the November breakfast, including Cinzia Bale, Tracy Belk, Julie Benzel, Kim Gentry, Shalea Hardison, Sherry Hill, Sharon Hunter, Jodie Kaylor, Lisa McNeil, Gina Ordunez, Emily Ragen, Cori Ruth, Jenni Schaffer, Michele Schiebe, and Eileen Woodzell.

Hoping you have a great weekend,
Victoria Arnett

Web: www.academycharter.org/pto

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