Hi ACS Families!
Sorry I am posting this so late. Like most of America, I was watching the Superbowl. Since I am from New Hampshire, I am partial to the Patriots. Needless to say, I will be getting a lot of ribbing from the students Monday. J
Mrs. Y
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.
Valentine’s Day – This year we have decided to go to Jester’s Bowling Alley on Hwy 65 south outside of Lincoln, as one of our ACS families, the Kjars, owns it. The Kjars have allowed our younger students to use a portable bowling lane for PE. We should have a bunch of great bowlers ready to hit the lanes by Feb. 14. We will meet at Jesters at 1:00 pm and stay until 3:00. Cost for each student is $2.50. Family and friends are welcome. There is an inside play place and other arcade games. Students wishing to play the arcade games will need to bring additional money. Each family is asked to bring a snack to share. If your last name begins with A – M, please bring a healthy snack. If your last name begins with N – Y, please bring a sweet snack. We will provide the drinks and the paper products. Students will only be assigned a small amount of homework so that they are able to attend the Valentine’s Day Party.
Valentine Cards – I will be sending home an updated school roster that lists all the students and teachers on Monday. Students are welcome to give cards to their class, their friends, or everyone in the school. It is up to them. Each student and teacher will have a Valentine’s bag made by the art classes to put their cards into. We ask that if your child does want to give a card to every student in the school; that you send the cards in either packaged by grade, or merely sign them and don’t address them. Students are welcome to attach treats to the cards as well. Cards will be exchanged on Friday, Feb. 15.
Mid Terms – Grades close for third quarter mid terms on Feb. 6.
Parenting With Scripture – If anyone is interested in purchasing one of these books 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.
Annual Literary Council Tea and Auction – “For the Love of Books”, Sunday Feb. 10, 2:00pm at the First Christian Church. Tickets are $5.00 each, see Mrs. Paul.
S.T.A.N.D. (Sedalia Taking A New Direction) – We will be having special guests for Bible class on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Two members of the Exceptional Teen program from STAND are coming to talk to our students about staying away from drugs. The event will take place in the sanctuary. As always, parents are welcome to attend.
ACS S.T.A.N.D. Exceptional Teen – Rebecca Young was selected to be an Exceptional teen for the 2008-09 school year. We are very excited to again have an ACS student be part of the STAND program. Congratulations Becca!
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.