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March 19, 2025
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Dear Parents,
We are thrilled to welcome Bradley and Kaeleigh Pinion to Asheville Christian Academy on Tuesday, April 16, for our final Parenting Together event of the season. Bradley, a standout NFL punter, currently plays for the Atlanta Falcons and has had an impressive career, including a Super Bowl win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, beyond the football field, Bradley and Kaeleigh are committed to making an eternal impact through their ministry, Punts for Purpose.
Punts for Purpose is a powerful initiative that uses Bradley’s platform in professional football to serve children in need and share the love of Christ. His story is one of perseverance, faith, and obedience to God’s calling—lessons that resonate with parents and families striving to raise children who seek God’s purpose in their own lives.
This special evening will be an engaging Q&A session, where Bradley and Kaeleigh will share their journey, discuss how God is using their influence for Kingdom work, and answer questions from the audience. Whether you're a football fan or simply eager to hear how faith can be lived out in the highest levels of professional sports, this will be a night to remember.
We look forward to hosting Bradley and Kaeleigh and hope you will join us for this inspiring event. Mark your calendars for April 16—this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Blessings,
Jason Putnam
William Jason Putnam
Interim Head of School
Upcoming Events.
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Featured Events:
Friday, April 4
Grandparents/Grand-Friends Day
April 16
Parenting Together with Bradley Pinion
All School News
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Parenting Together - Save the Date!
Parenting Together with Bradley Pinion
Wednesday, April 16
6:00 – 7:15 pm
(FREE Community Dinner before at 5:00 - sign-ups to follow)
ACA Auditorium
PUNTS FOR PURPOSE: perspective entering NFL season #11
Join Atlanta Falcon’s punter, Bradley Pinion, as he and his wife, Kaeleigh, share stories of faith, family, football, calling, impact, and PURPOSE.
We hope you plan to join us (and invite friends) for our next and final Parenting Together event for the year. This will be an event for the entire family (4th grade and up).
Childcare will be provided for 3-year-olds through 3rd grade for ACA families only. Childcare Sign-Up
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Invite Friends, Family Neighbors!
Evening Open House on Thursday, March 20 (6:00 - 8:00 pm).
Invite your mission-fit friends and extended family who are interested in ACA! Click the link below to send an email invitation. Just enter your friend, neighbor, or family member’s email and hit send!
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Open Your Home, Open Your Heart – Host an International Student!
Hosting an international student is a beautiful way to live out Christ’s love by offering hospitality, support, and a family atmosphere to a young learner far from home.
We are excited to invite you to a Host Family Interest Meeting!
📅 Date: Friday, March 28
🕕 Time: 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
📍 Location: Lower School LibraryDuring this meeting, we will share:
✨ The blessings and joys of hosting an international student
✨ The role and responsibilities of host families
✨ Resources and support available to help you on this journey
✨ How to get started and take the next stepIf God has placed it on your heart to welcome an international student into your home, or if you're simply curious about this opportunity, we encourage you to come and learn more.
We pray that many of our families will step forward in faith to be a blessing and, in turn, be blessed.
We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? Reach out to Deborah Stuart / International Program Coordinator / M (706) 587-8455
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Don't Forget to Complete Your Renewal Online Packet for Next Year
Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to complete the 2025-2026 Online Renewal Packet!
Just a reminder: all students are automatically enrolled for next year unless you have communicated otherwise with the Admissions Office. The Renewal Packet is just our way of confirming student and family information as well as knocking out many of the required permission/health forms for next year.
You will notice one major difference from previous years - you will no longer be required to pick a payment plan or make any additional payments.
So go ahead and knock this off your to-do list today! Check your email today for instructions and a link to complete.
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Sign Up to Volunteer with the Book Fair!
Several Options Available:
March 24 & 25 - Help organizing free book.
March 31 - Set-Up
April 1-4 - Book Fair Help
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Teacher Joy Lists
THANK YOU! So many of you have gone above and beyond to help bring a little smile to our teachers and staff between the yummy Bundt Cakes and the joy list items.
If you are still interested in helping replace personal items or just bringing a little life and color back into our classrooms and offices, check out the links below to see what items still remain:
Lower School (Teacher’s Aides, Specials Teachers, Offices)
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, April 1
at ACA
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Habitat Dress Down day April 1st!
Our next Habitat for Humanity Dress Down Day is Tuesday, April 1st. Subscribing students and faculty can wear jeans and an ACA t-shirt. Others can bring $5 to their classroom/first period teacher the day of the dress down to participate for that day only. Future dress down Tuesday dates are as follows:
April 1
April 15
April 29
May 13
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Registration Now Open
2025 Sporting Clays Tournament
Friday, May 2
at Biltmore Sporting Clays Club
Registration will is now open! Event is open to all parents, grandparents and ACA friends. Space is limited.
Thank you to our Lead Sponsor:
Allen Tate, Beverly-Hanks Realtors
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ACA Stronger Together Shirts & Hoodies
It’s not too late to order a special “Stronger Together” shirt or hoodie to support ACA’s hurricane recovery efforts. The first two batches of orders have been delivered and look amazing!
Deadline to place orders for the year is Friday, April 4.
Place orders using the link below.
Thank you for your support of ACA!
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Spring 2025 School Calendar Change Reminders
Just a quick reminder of the changes to this school year’s calendar.
Friday, March 7 is a NOON DISMISSAL. (This is NOT a change, but there has been some confusion).
Monday, March 31 is now a full day of school.
Friday, May 23 is now a NOON DISMISSAL (in order to prepare for honoring our graduating seniors at Baccalaureate that evening). This is a new addition!
May 27-30 were added to the end of the school year to reclaim some of our lost days. These will all be Noon Dismissal days.
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2025 Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Summer Camps will be happening at ACA this summer! Click the link below for access to the 2025 summer camp brochure and registration link!
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Carline Tags
As we approach the end of the school year, be sure to hang on to your carline tags!
You will not need a new car tag next year!
You can always email the transportation email if you need a replacement or have questions.
PTF Corner
(Parent Teacher Fellowship)
If on a mobile device, swipe or use the arrows underneath the descriptions to scroll through volunteer opportunities.
Thank you SO much for those who have so quickly responded to our requests for volunteers! Your help has been invaluable. We will have more opportunities in the days, weeks, and months ahead. Please stay tuned for sign-ups via text or email as they come available!
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Get Involved, Stay Connected, Build Community
We believe that PTF is a great way to get involved, stay connected and build community. We invite every parent (or even grandparent) to join PTF with all of the activities we help with throughout the year. If you would like more information about how to get involved, click on the following link. We look forward to meeting you!
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Volunteer at Parenting Together Events
As part of the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF), we have the opportunity to help our teachers and staff by setting up and volunteering in their place at the Parenting Together events this year. This is a fun way to meet other parents by serving together and greeting other parents as they arrive for the events. You will only need to arrive an hour before the start time of the event to help set up, greet and check-in parents, and serve snacks. You will NOT miss any of the event.
Thank you for your willingness to help!
Athletics & Fine Arts
Athletic News
Upcoming Games
Stay Up-to-Date on all athletic games by checking out the Tandem calendar.
“Home” Game Locations
While our outdoor facilities are being rebuilt, this is where you can expect to go to cheer on our teams “at home:”
Varsity Soccer home matches are at Montreat College athletic complex, Black Mountain campus
MS Soccer home matches are at Warren Wilson College
Varsity and JV Baseball games are at Montreat College baseball field and Bob Lewis baseball complex. (Alternate location is the Big League Camp in Marion).
Save the Date!
Athletic Physicals at ACA
May 14 at 3:00 pm
Rising 6th-12th Grades, $20 each
Fine Arts News
Save the Date!
The Upper School Spring Musical: Mary Poppins
Dates:
May 1 at 7:00 pm
May 2 at 7:00 pm
May 3 at 6:00 pm
May 8 at 7:00 pm
May 9 at 7:00 pm
May 10 at 2:00 pm
Guidance News
ACT at ACA: Tuesday, March 25 is a half-day to allow all 9th – 11th graders to take the ACT that morning. Bring only a regular pencil and a calculator (no laptops, smartwatches, or smartphones). A break will be given for water and a snack.
Note that Seniors MUST attend school, as well, either completing some required testing and/or working on SIP.
Dual College Credit
If you are currently in AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Literature, AP US History, AP Psychology, or SIP Honors, you can register for dual credit through Colorado Christian University. These college credits will transfer to the vast majority of other universities.
Here is a link to the registration page: https://www.ccu.edu/academy/dual-credit/registration/
8TH GRADERS, FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS:
Advising meetings: Course Request sheets are due, with all required signatures, on April 17. If you want to have a meeting with the Guidance department, use the link in your email. Rising juniors and seniors have priority on meetings through the week of Feb. 10th. Rising freshmen and sophomores will receive the meeting links the following week.
SENIORS
Keep Scoir updated as your college acceptances come in, make sure you check any emails from your schools, and complete the FAFSA. Let Guidance know how we can help.
The Future Plans bulletin board is going up by the Guidance offices. Be sure to mark in your future plans – including any non-college plans. We want to celebrate your next steps.
Sophomores and Juniors: SAT/ACT Test Prep at ACA
July 30-Aug 1, 2025
Use Coupon Code: GOLIONS for half off!
ALL FAMILIES:
Did you know that the Guidance Dept focuses on specific themes each year that are derived from our mission statement?
The ACA College Guidance Office, in conjunction with school administrators, faculty, and parents,
engages with students to explore their God-given abilities and dreams,
reviews the impact of their current choices on their future opportunities,
and presents essential information regarding college and career selection,
encouraging congruence between faith and life to be enabled to serve Christ in all areas.
Freshman Year: High School Transition and Initial Dreams
Sophomore Year: College and Career Orientation
Junior Year: College and Career In-depth Exploration
Senior Year: College Applications and Selection (or other plans)
Lower School News
Lower School News
Lower School Grandparents/ “Grandfriends” Day
We are excited to announce our rescheduled date for Grandparents Day this year! This event is open to all lower school Grandparents and “Grandfriends” (can be a neighbor or special friend from church, etc.).
Friday, April 4
We will be splitting the event into two different time blocks:
8:00-10:30 for PreK - Grade 2
10:00 - 12:00 for Grades 3 - 5
Please note, this event is for Grandparents/ “Grand-friends” only.
Daddy Daughter Dance
RSVP by March 26: Payment Forms
Save the Date: Spring Fine Arts Night
Just a reminder with the end of the year calendar shifts, the Lower School Fine Arts Night is Friday, April 25 at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Book Fair - April 1-4
8:00 - 3:30 Daily
Parents and Grandparents may purchase gift cards in advance for students to shop with: Purchase Gift Cards.
Grandparents are invited to shop with their grandchildren during Grandparent/Grand-Friends Day on April 4th.
Excel Clubs Are Back!
Click the link below to view 4th Quarter Excel Club offerings and for the registration link to sign up. Clubs will start the week of March 31.
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