Hi ACS Families!
We had a fun time at the Stuco (Student Council) Carnival this Saturday night! Thanks to the Kjar family we added a new booth – the bowling game. The gold fish were a hit again this year. Mr. Boatright, Coach Crosier, Mrs. Eberly and Mrs. Blake proved that they could hold their own against our smart fifth graders in the ACS version of “Are You As Smart As a Fifth Grader”. And the Pie-In-The-Face contest once again was a big money maker. (We will post a total next week). Thanks to Nate, Cleo, Raymond, Kinser, and Mrs. Thomas for being such good sports. Hope you all got that pudding out of your hair! The Carnival was not only a great time but it added to the funds the Student Council uses to go great things in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. For Christmas, the Student Council voted to put some of that money to adopting a family at the Show Me Christian Youth Home. The following is an excerpt of the letter that they sent to the Student Council:
“Once again our hearts were touched by your love in action as a school and individually. . . Thank you for being a part of it all by reaching out so generously with your lovely gifts for the Watkins family. It means so much to each of our young people that they are truly loved.”
We have posted the letter and the cards that the children wrote on the wall outside the office. My thanks to the Student Council and their parents that worked in the concession stand. You did a great job!
Mrs. Y
Fund Raising Dinner Total – The School Board had a meeting this last Monday. We wanted everyone to know the total income (after expenses) from the Fund Raising dinner last November. Our total was $8,444.10. In addition to the monetary gain, we have had an increase in newspaper coverage (for our school and sports teams) since that night, as well as many more people asking about our school. All in all it was a great success!
Consideration For Reapplication – Forms went out Friday with your students. Please have them back as soon as possible as the school board is already making budget plans for next year.
Applications for next year – We are accepting applications for new students for the 2008-09 school year.
PLAN Test Meeting – There will be a meeting on Monday, Jan. 28 right after school in the youth room, for parents of students in grade 10 to discuss the results of the PLAN test.
Parenting With Scripture – Know one has come to pick these books up in the office. If anyone is interested they are available for $14.00.
Upcoming Dates – The following are some important upcoming dates:
14 Feb. Valentine’s Day Party at Jesters
23 Feb. Homecoming (see details below)
7 March Basketball Awards Night
13 – 14 Mar Jr./Sr. High MAACS
17 – 19 Mar Testing
20 – 25 Mar Resurrection (Spring) Break
10 May 2008 Graduation!
Be sure to check the web site calendar for other future dates. (Click on the event for further details.)
Homecoming Events – Since this is Applewood’s twentieth year educating future Christian leaders, we decided to make Homecoming really special this year. Here is the schedule of events for February 23.
9:00 am Alumni Breakfast – alumni will meet to discuss establishing an alumni association.
10:30 am Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Fulton
12:00 pm Alumni Recognition ceremony
12:15 pm Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Fulton
1:30 pm Alumni Olympic Games. Students from years past will team up with our present students (K – 12) for an assortment of games to see which “year” will bring home the trophy!
7:00 pm Homecoming Dance for grades 6 – 12, alumni, and parents.
Report Cards – Students who lose their report card will be charged a $10 replacement fee. We are still missing report cards from the following families:
Anderson Austin Capps DeMasters
Hanson Lansing Shive Walker
Help With Yearbook – It’s that time of year again where our yearbook staff works diligently to get the yearbook completed so it can go off to the printers. They need some help! If you would be interested in working on a page in the privacy of your own home or in the company of a group of great gals, call Pam Meusborn at 827-7038.
For Your Info: Mrs. Thomas wanted to pass on that soon telemarketers will have access to cell phone numbers. In order to avoid these callers, dial
1-888-382-1222 to get your number removed from their list.