
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.

May 11, 2026
Hello ACE families,
We’re so close to the end of the school year that we’ve begun to prep for the Year End party on Thursday, June 4. More details will be coming soon about this event. In the meantime, we are looking for donations of fake flowers, ivy, and other greenery for decorations.
Fun Clubs Ending Soon
Next Tuesday, Week 27, May 19 will be the last Fun Club of the year. There will be NO after school clubs on June 2.
SIF
The final SIF deadline for the year is Thursday, June 4. All SIF forms can be found here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/19GHYqnBJnL_d4ZEif2n56mtDUCNkA3EL?usp=share_link
To locate your available funds on Google Drive, type in your last name and the word “SIF” and your SIF file should pop up. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Family Feedback Time
We are collecting feedback on many aspects of our curriculum and overall school experience. We welcome your input.
Fill out the form here: forms.gle/Qs4vtSWftn2YZg8KA
Student Council
Are you interested in joining student council next year?
Please complete this form to register: forms.gle/vS8RXsiMu9Zm4RbR6/
Typing Rewards
The list of students below have earned their typing t-shirts and can stop by the uniform room to pick these up beginning on Tuesday. Typing t-shirts may be worn on Tuesday, Week 28 instead of the regular uniform top! Congrats to all the typers that met their class goal!
Savannah Calderwood
Avia Cook
Nala Ragatz
Gabby Chambers
Lydia Lewis
Sarai Belisle
Derek Domino
Adelynn Peters
Kenzie Calderwood
Cora Garcia
Teagan McAninch
Trinity Temporado
John Whitten
Jaymi Bonin
Anna Brown
Avery Casper
Daryl Domino
Evan Dresser
Augie Eckstine
Luna Garcia
Phoenix Glenn
Kamryn Goodright
Olema Joslin
Patrick Kelm
Annalisa Lewis
Adalynn Morgan
Diaae Campbell
Henry Candelaria
Bethany Cord
Sophia Schulz
Year-End Info. (Event Overview)
Wednesday, June 3, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.- Year End party set up
Thursday, June 4, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Year End party (costumes encouraged or wear school uniform; bring a lunch!!)
Saturday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. Graduation. Congrats to Ana, Diaae, Henry, Jeese, Joyce, Kai, Nicole, and Vivienne!
Tuesday, June 9- NO SCHOOL!! Teacher Inservice only.
Thursday, June 11- HALF DAY, 8:45 a.m. - noon; Year-End program dress rehearsal. No uniform required; please wear modest attire.
Friday, June 12- Year End program (6:30 p.m. @ ACE); Uniform required. All Pre-Grammar – Rhetoric students will be performing, and Character Fair projects and speeches will be presented.
June 16 & 18- AIMs/Parent teacher conferences. No uniform required.
July 7, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon- Summer Class. No uniform required.
August 4, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon- Summer Class. No uniform required.
September 1- Parent Orientation.
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:
Board Meeting: May, 13, 3:30 p.m. in Computer Lab
SIF due: May 7, 4:30 p.m.
(Final SIF receipts for the year are due June 4)