This is your one-stop archive for ACA on the Horizon – our weekly communication from Principal Lipp to the ACA community. Here you’ll find important updates, upcoming events, school news, and helpful reminders to keep your family informed and connected.
WEATHER-RELATED DELAYS AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS WILL BE POSTED HERE
2/26/2026
Dear Parents,
Thank you for your flexibility this week with all of the weather. Isaiah 55 tells us,
“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”
We have seen the snow come down from heaven, and what a display of God’s power and beauty it was. I pray you have all recovered from whatever troubles the snow may have caused for you, and I hope spring is fast around the corner. I love the reminder that nothing of God is ever wasted. Everything is used to accomplish his purpose.
Seventh through twelfth grade parents, thank you for lending us your children extra amounts of time this week, so they can have the time needed to see their production to completion. Our students constructed the set in record time on Tuesday, and they have been maximizing their rehearsal time.
Play tickets are available online and can be purchased at the door. Please support our students. Come see the story of those who went before us fighting for religious freedom in The Venture of 1620.
See you there!
Shanna Lipp
Principal and Encourager
DATES TO NOTE…
TOMORROW AND SATURDAY – February 27 & 28
Academy of the Arts Production
The Venture of 1620
Buy your tickets now for the production on Friday and Saturday! (see below for ticket information or visit: www.acanj.org/play)
February 28
Continuous Enrollment
Deadline to inform ACA in writing if your student will not reenroll for 2026–2027
Email: admissions@acanj.org.
See below for more information.
March 6
Coffee and Conversation
8:30 AM – The Nature of the Learner, Teacher, and Learning Process
Sign in at the main office, then head over to the gym building.
Preview Day
Preschool and Elementary School – 9:30 AM
Register: www.acanj.org/previewday/
March 10 – 13
ACA Book Sale
The sale will run through Grandparents Day as it has done in past years.
March 12
Spring Pictures
Optional; individual pictures only; students may wear festive spring outfit for photo!
March 13
Grandparent’s Day (info below)
March 18
Pastor Appreciation Chapel
March 19
Roller Skating Party Fundraiser
March 20
Leadership Day
IN OTHER NEWS…
Mark Your Calendar: February 28 & June 1
At ACA, students are automatically re-enrolled each year until graduation, making the process simple for families. If your child will not be returning for the 2026/2027 school year, written notice must be submitted to the Admissions Office (admissions@acanj.org) by February 28. After this date, the non-refundable registration fee will be billed and a new payment plan set up. Tuition commitments become binding on June 1.
Spring Pop-Up Clubs
Kindergarten through 5th Grade
March 12, 26, April 16, 23, 30, May 7 (no club 3/19, 4/2, 4/9)
Register through March 5
BASKETBALL & PEP SQUAD TEAM PHOTO ORDERS
Order a team 5×7; be sure to ask your child if he/she was in the photo.
AUCTION ITEMS:
“Principal for a Day”
“Classroom Teacher for a Day”
“Art Teacher for a Day”
“Gym Teacher for a Day”
Lunch with a Teacher (+1)
VIP Seats
Athletic forms must be submitted no later than Monday, March 9, to the main office or emailed to: kvanderpyl@acanj.org.
Note from the nurse’s office: Students will not be able to participate in tryouts if they do not have current and completed paperwork. Please do not assume that if your student was cleared for fall/winter sports that they are automatically good for winter sports. Below is the link for the Sports Clearance Spreadsheet so you can check your student’s status. Students are listed in alphabetic order by last name using their lunch ID. This number can be found on FACTS and starts with a 100. Homeschool students are listed using their birthdate.
Band Started Up for Winter/Spring
New students – including beginners – are welcome to join.
Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
Band students will remain supervised in aftercare until rehearsal begins at 4:00 PM.
Call or email the school office with questions.
office@acanj.org or (732) 341-0860
Summer Band Camp
June 22 – July 3
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
More information to come in weeks ahead.
Aid in Lieu / B6T Forms
2026/2027 transportation forms are available for submission.
Kindly submit completed paper forms to the main office. Municipalities request submission by March 1, 2026.
We love when our parents share photos with us! Since we can’t be everywhere, your pictures help capture special moments we might otherwise miss – whether it’s a memorable field trip, a joyful school event, or a winning sports team. Please use this form to securely upload your photos. They may be used for marketing, communications, and the yearbook.
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IMPORTANT EMAILS
Main Office – office@acanj.org
Mrs. Lipp, Principal – principal@acanj.org
Nurse’s Office – nurse@acanj.org
Café – cafe@acanj.org
Finance – finance@acanj.org
Giving – giving@acanj.org
Please note that the 2024–2025 ACA App is no longer in use. All updates, announcements, and resources can now be accessed directly through our website at www.acanj.org and through ACA on the Horizon emails and text reminders. Be sure to check these platforms regularly to stay informed!
A Note About Our Website
You may notice that a few links throughout our website are not yet live. We are actively working to make sure everything is up and running smoothly for you. If you have any questions or come across a link that isn’t working, please don’t hesitate to email us at webmaster@acanj.org.