Director's Letter May 16, 2025
- Shelly Smith
- May 16
- 4 min read
Dear ACA Community,
According to the calendar, we only have eight days of school remaining this year…single digit number everyone!! It’s a very busy season of schedule building, final projects, celebrations, and events.
By now you have probably heard that free to all breakfast and lunch will be served at ACA next school year! Sometimes you have to be persistent to be heard and in this case, persistence paid off! We appreciate the time OCSD personnel put in to include ACA in the Federal Meals grant application. Logistics will be worked out over the summer, and fingers crossed, we’ll be ready to roll on the first day of school!
In looking forward to fall, the Garden Collective invites everyone to a Pumpkin Planting Party on Monday, June 9th at 10:00am. Show up with whatever you can bring…pumpkin or gourd starts, gloves, trowels, cardboard or plastic sheeting, compost and organic fertilizer. Won’t it be fun to return to school in September to the beginnings of our own pumpkin patch?
Tonight and tomorrow night our talented musicians will be showing off their skills for parents, guests, and each other. If you are an ACA music supporter, there are still a few easy tasks that we could use help with. Spring Music Volunteer List ACA productions are next-level because so many pitch in to help. Thank you to the Bowers and Irvine families for staying late last night to transform the stage with an abundance of spring decor!
Student Government has planned a week of themes starting Monday:
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Crazy Hair/Hat Day
Wednesday - Decade Day
Thursday - Tye Dye/Neon Day
Anyone willing to help inventory ACA’s curriculum assets? If you have any amount of time between June 2nd and 12th, morning or afternoon, please contact Mrs. Downing at KarenDowning@aca.k12.or.us Any amount of help would be appreciated and training will be provided.
Our own Mrs. Calhoun is a member of the Oregon City Schools Foundation and she is recruiting volunteers available May 24 at 8:00am to help out at the Oregon Trail Game 5K race. This is a fundraising event that supports all schools in the district, including ACA. Helpers get a t-shirt! Here is the LINK to sign up to help and click HERE to learn more about the Foundation and events.
ACA students grades 9-12 are invited to apply to join the Oregon City Youth Advisory Commission which was created to provide local high school students a voice in their municipal government. The group leader, Hannah Schmidt, specifically asked for applications from ACA students who would represent the charter school perspective. LINK
The Youth Advisory Commission is an opportunity for students to...
Build leadership skills
Learn the roles and responsibilities of being a committee member under Roberts Rules of Law
Build an understanding of the functions of the City of Oregon City
Serve as youth advocates and discuss issues of concern within their community
Provide input to the City of Oregon City and the City Commission on policies, practices, and projects that affect students
Identify, plan, and execute projects and events for the benefit of youth within the Oregon City community
This is the final week for the Spring Survey and participation is low…please help…we need your input!
Students Grade K-2 LINK
Students Grade 3-5 LINK
Students Grade 6-8 LINK
Students High School LINK
Parents/Families of ACA Students LINK
ES/Teacher Survey LINK
Support Staff Survey LINK
Please note: Thursday 5/22 is the Last Pizza Day Of the year!
5/28 4-8pm PTO Fundraiser @ Mike's Drive-In
25% of proceeds go to PTO for programs and activities next year.
must present the attached flyer, either on a mobile device or a hard copy at the PTO desk.
5/27, 5/28, 5/29 PTO Bake Sale Please bring in some treats for the last week of school. We have the ability to individually wrap items if needed.
Thank you for your support!
As we reach the end of our fiscal year, every dollar makes a difference! Thank you for your continued support.
Gentle Reminder(s): There are families who study in the cafeteria. Please no running, chasing, or squealing. Quiet conversations and games among students are fine.
Remember to check the calendar on our website often, AllianceCharterAcademy.org and don’t forget to log your Volunteer hours here Volunteer Time Log.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for being part of the ACA family!
Go Eagles,
Shelly Smith
24-25 Executive Director
“The mission of Alliance Charter Academy is to nurture the innate curiosity of our students, ignite their passion for learning, and prepare them for lifelong success through personalized learning and the collaboration of school, family, and community.”
Volunteer Opportunities:
Spring Orchestra & Band Performances
Friday, May 16, 2025
ACA Gym
6:30pm
Spring Orchestra Guitar & Ukelele Performances
Saturday, May 17, 2025
ACA Gym
2:00pm
Spring Choir Performances
Saturday, May 17, 2025
ACA Gym
4:30pm
Spirit Week
Monday, May 19 - Pajama Day
Tuesday, May 20 - Crazy Hair/Hat Day
Wednesday, May 21 - Decade Day
Thursday, May 22 - Tye Dye/Neon Day
Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
6:00pm
Evacuation Drill/No Alarm
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
8:30am
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
3:45 - 5:30pm
8th Grade Celebration
Milwaukie Bow
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
3:45pm
PTO & Mike’s Drive In Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
4:00 - 8:00pm
Weather Permitting - Last Day Water Battle
Thursday, May 29, 2025
3:30pm
I-Fly Science Field Trip
Friday, May 30, 2025
Graduate Pancake Breakfast & Rehearsal
Friday, Jun 6, 2025
9:00am
Graduation Class of 2025
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025
2:00pm
Pumpkin Planting Party
Monday, June 9, 2025
10:00am
