Applewood Christian School

Hello ACS Families,

     I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  The Feast went very well this year with the help of many dedicated servants. 

     In early November the student leaders in our school attended a conference on Biblical leadership.  They learned that being a leader means being willing to be a servant.  “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”  Mark 9:35   At ACS servanthood is modeled for the students every day because it is an important character trait that we hope that they develop.  We expect them to chip in when there is work to do without being asked.  If everyone took the attitude of servanthood to heart, the work would be quickly accomplished and the burden lighter for everyone.  Help us to train your child to be more like Christ, be a model of servanthood. 

 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.”  Romans 12:1

Yours In Christ,

Mrs. Young

Snow Day Procedure.  School cancellation is posted on the web home page.  It is also announced on the following radio stations:  Spirit FM (89.9, 89.7, 92.1, or 107.7) and KIX FM (105.7), and KSIS AM (1050).  Students are required to look up their homework by accessing each of their teachers’ page on the web site.  All assignments will be posted by 10:00 am.  Work is due the next school day.

One Call.  To facilitate communication between the office and parents, the coaches and students, and committees and their members, the School board has procured the services of One Call an automated service that will call phone numbers and deliver a recorded message.  Students will be going home with a sheet that will further explain this service.  We will begin utilizing the service as soon as all office work is accomplished.

Tom Sawyer Play – Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:00pm.  Admission price:  one plate of cookies or brownies per family to share.

Tom Sawyer cast (grades 6 – 8, production skills class, Uriah, & Micah).  Outside of school practices this week:  Thursday, December 4th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Friday right after school until 7:00pm (bring sack dinner).   Saturday be sure to be there at 3:30 for makeup, bring sack dinner.  Make sure you have your costumes ready for this week!

Props still needed.  A holster with two guns for the sheriff.  Strobe light.

Thanksgiving Feast.  Thank you to all those that made the Thanksgiving Feast extra special this year.  Thanks to Paula Crosier for her expertise in knowing how much food to prepare and for coordinating the cooking with the students.  To Gaye Hiller, Mrs. Crosier’s assistant, for purchasing food and working with the students all morning.  For Sandy Wedemeyer who worked diligently from beginning to end.  To the homeroom moms for helping the students.  To Mr. Boatright for washing a mountain of dishes.  To all the families that agreed to make turkeys or mashed potatoes.  And to Mrs. Leon and her committee for the program.  You are all true servants!  We were able to bless the folks at CASA with the extra food left over!
 
Christmas Gift Exchange.  Students picked names last Wednesday for their Christmas gift exchange.  It is supposed to be a secret!  Yours student went home with their name and a sheet of exchange rules.  Please have your child stay within the following monetary limits:   
                                      Grades K – 4       $7.00
                                      Grades 5 – 8      $10.00
                                      Grades 9 – 12    $13.00