Daily Announcements

 

🍂🦃 Good morning, everyone! 🍁🍂

 

Today is Monday, November 9, 2026, and we're on B Schedule! 🌟

 

🎉 This week, we’re celebrating World Kindness Week! 🦃🍁 Join in the fun by grabbing your Kindness Bingo Card from your homeroom teacher and participate in our schoolwide activities. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the cafeteria’s collaborative Kindness art masterpiece during lunch! Remember, even the smallest acts of kindness can make someone’s day brighter. Be the “I” in KIND and let’s spread that holiday cheer! 🎨💖

 

🧩 November 9th-13th is also National School Psychology Week with the theme, "Inspire Connection." Let this Thanksgiving season remind us to cherish the meaningful relationships that help us thrive. Reflect on partnerships that bring joy to our school community. 🤝🍂

 

🎭 Fine Arts club members, don't forget your Broadway Nights Dinner Theater ticket sales are due to Mrs. Jacobs today!

 

🦃 Forms for the Grandparents’ Thanksgiving Luncheon are due today! The luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 19th. Let's make it a memorable gathering!

 

🇺🇸 A reminder that there will be no school this Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

 

🎟️ The Broadway Nights Dinner Theater is on Tuesday, November 17th, in the ACS auditorium! Enjoy a delicious pre-show meal. Today is the last day to get your presale tickets from any Fine Arts Club member or contact Mrs. Jacobs at ejacobs@andovercsd.org. 🍽️🎶

 

🏫 Sophomores, look forward to your BOCES Visit on November 20th. If you have questions, see Ms. Cassie.

 

🎓 Juniors and Seniors interested in the Career Fair and College visit on December 9th, please have your parents fill out the permission form on ParentSquare or see Ms. Cassie for a paper copy.

 

🎉 Our thankful table looks spectacular! Pre-K is in the lead with Kindergarten in second place. Great job, everyone!

 

🧡 Join our GRATEFUL HEARTS GIVE BACK initiative by donating non-food items to the Joyce Food Pantry. The class with the most donations wins a pizza party! 🍕🎁

 

🤼‍♂️ The Alfred-Almond Andover Wrestling Team is looking for athletes! Open mat sessions are today and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 PM. No experience needed!

 

🏀 All girls in grades 7-12, join the open gym for Girls’ Basketball this Thursday from 4:00-5:30 PM.

 

🏅 The Winter Sports Meeting will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 12th, in the ACS gym for parents and athletes.

 

🥗 Today for lunch: Chicken & Biscuits with Broccoli, Tuna Sandwich, or Tuna Wrap.

 

📓 Daily Journal Idea: What is the hardest thing about being your age?

 

😂 Joke of the Day: How do we know that the ocean is friendly? It waves!

 

🐅 Random Fact of the Day: Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur. The stripes are like fingerprints and no two tigers have the same pattern.

 

💭 Thought of the Day: “To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

 

Have a great and thankful day, everyone! 🍂🦃