The Academy for Character Education
ACE develops and enhances strong character by working collaboratively with families, utilizing an integrated classical curriculum, and personalizing education to challenge students academically.
Feb 16, 2026
Hello ACE families,
The students had great Valentine’s parties last week! A big thank you for the classroom party treats and extra help. We appreciate you!
February Family Connection Meeting 2/19 @ 3:30 p.m.
As technology becomes an ever-increasing part of our daily lives, video game addiction, internet usage disorders, and social media’s impact on mental health are challenges families frequently face. Join us to explore ways to help your students develop a healthy relationship with technology. Mrs. Le Compte will be presenting information on the latest research as well as practical tools to help you create a plan that works for your family. The Family Connection meeting will be in the Computer Lab on Thursday right after school.
Uniform Reminders
Please stop by the uniform room to pick up any pieces you need or to have items ordered.
Black bottoms- Worn both Tues & Thurs; black bottoms should not be jeans or sweatpants.
ACE Hoodies- can be worn instead of outerwear not instead of ACE sweaters and blazers.
Tuesday uniform- grey polos & red sweaters for PG-GD; white oxfords, ties, & red sweaters for D1-D2; white oxfords, ties & red blazers for D3-Rh.
Thursday uniform- team polos, ACE hoodie/sweatshirt
Winter Field Trip (registration closes 2/19/26)
We’ve reserved Splash Water Park, Thursday, February 26, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Pi Day Raffle (3/12/26)
Several Rhetoric seniors will be pied in the face during a school-wide assembly on March 12, 3 p.m. Raffle Tickets will be for sale for $1.00 each. These are available for purchase before school and during lunch on Weeks 18,19 and 20 (come to the Student Store). Several raffle tickets will be drawn earning the winners the opportunity to throw a pie!
Oregon Writing Festival (registration closes 4/3/26)
Student writers in grades 4-12 are invited to the Oregon Writing Festival, May 2, 2026. Writers will gather in small groups, listen to published authors talk about their craft, share their work with peers from other schools, and compose new pieces in workshops run by local authors and teachers. Parents can also attend a workshop aimed at supporting budding writers at home. If you have questions about this event, feel free to check with Mrs. Stacy. She is hoping more students will attend this year as this is an exciting and fun opportunity! Transportation is provided by parents.
To register for this event, click here.
Soup Cans Needed
We need clean, empty soup cans (or cans in the same size). We will be collecting these for a few months, so keep this in mind as you run across these. Drop them off at the office.
Leprechaun Traps (Weeks 20 & 21)
Our annual “Leprechaun Trap” contest is coming soon! The goal is to catch the sneaking little creatures that come out on St. Patrick's Day. We encourage the students to create a trap at home and to bring it to school by Week 20, Thursday, March 12th, 2026. We will hand out voting tokens to every student and staff member so that they may vote on their favorite trap. The trap with the most votes will win the Leprechaun Crown. There will also be prizes for the other participants. Let your creativity soar!
Have a great week!
Mrs. Starr Sahnow
Academy for Character Education Principal
541-942-9707 (ACE)
541-852-2485 (Cell)
Handy info/Dates to remember:
February Family Connection Meeting: February19, 3:30 p.m.
Board Meeting: February 24, 9 a.m. in Computer Lab
SIF due: March 5, 4:30 p.m.