~ Next Friday is a half day!  We will dismiss at 11:30 am.  (Lower School dismissal will begin at 11:15 am).

~ Bake Sale next Friday (Oct. 6)  all day!  The 10th grade class is selling baked goods next Friday on the half day in the lobby to raise money for their class.  Students may purchase items during the day (all grades) so send cash with your student if you want them to be able to purchase a treat! 

~ Grades PK – 3rd are going on a field trip to Richlands Creamery on Monday.  They will leave school at 9:00 am and return at 2:00 pm.  

~ Dogged State Diner Spirit Day!!!  Let Dogged State Diner do the cooking ALL day on Thursday, Oct. 12.  10% of all proceeds that day will go to our school!  (See attached flyer for details!) 

~ We are selling raffle tickets for a UTV!  See the attached flyer for more details!  Drawing is Dec. 15. 

~  We are getting new bleachers in the gym!  Would you like to help out by purchasing a bleacher in honor or memory of someone?  Call us for more details! 

~ Thank you to everyone who sent in the travel items for Veterans!  

~ Our annual Patriots’ Bash for Cash is coming up in October!  It is October 14 and doors open at 5 pm.  There are games, raffles, a live auction, and a reverse raffle with a prize of $5,000!   See the attached flyer for more details OR call the office at 804.561.2270.  

Next week’s lunch menu:

Monday – Spaghetti / Apple Sauce / Garlic Bread
Tuesday –  BBQ Sandwich / Mac and Cheese 
Wednesday – Chicken Sandwich / Fries
Thursday – Pizza 
Friday – Half Day – No LUNCH
 

SPORTS NOTES:

VOLLEYBALL:  
Next week’s games:  
Tuesday – October 3 AWAY vs. Kenston  4:00 MS / 5:00 JV / 6:00 V

Thursday – October 5  AWAY vs. Brunswick  4:00 MS / 5:00 JV / 6:00 V 

MASCOT CHEER PEP CLUB –  Next pep club meeting – Thursday, October 12 from 3 – 4 pm in Mrs. Hayghe’s classroom (pick up will be at the front of school, not cafe)  
Contact Mrs. Hayghe if you have any questions – jhayghe@ameliaacademy.com 

BASKETBALL: 
**Saturday, September 30 (TOMORROW) – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Boys Basketball workout with Coach Sims for Grades 9 – 12

**Practice schedules for all sports are on our school calendar on the website OR on the calendar given out by coaches.  
Contact Mrs. Anderson if there are any questions – aanderson@ameliaacademy.com
 

Mark Your Calendar:
Oct. 6 – Half Day – 11:30 am  Dismissal (11:15 am for Grades PK – 4)
Oct. 9 – NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day 
Oct. 16 – 20 – Spirit Week!  Details coming soon! 
Nov. 3 – High School Halloween Dance 6 pm – 9 pm  (More details to follow)
Nov. 4 – Middle School Dance 6 pm – 9 pm (More details to follow) 

 Other upcoming events —CALENDAR