Hello Applewood Family,
We had a great week at school, filled with the Show-N-Tell of some of God’s amazing creatures. Sean Carter brought in two large hermit crabs. Isaac and Jon Kjar brought in a couple snakes that they had found. There was much screaming when Mr. Christopherson brought in an Eastern Hog-nosed Snake. This nonvenomous snake hisses loudly when it feels threatened. If this defense fails to scare off an enemy, the snake thrashes around, open its mouth, rolls over and plays dead. Despite the screams, the students really enjoyed watching and learning about this fascinating reptile (I know I did ).
We had hot lunch for the first time. The grilled cheese sandwiches were browned to perfection! Great job seniors! There were a few younger children who were confused about whether they were signed up for hot lunch or milk or not. Please talk with your students about what they are getting. We do have lists of “who gets what” but it makes the process run more smoothly if the student already knows that they are to get white or chocolate milk and that they are supposed to get hot lunch. Also, we had a few students who were signed up for hot lunch but didn’t like grilled cheese. This makes for one hungry student all afternoon. Please review the menu with your students before you order their lunch.
The Book Mobile came yesterday. Younger students (K – gr.4) are allowed to get two books and are required to keep them at school. Older students are allowed to take their books home but must return them by the time the Book Mobile returns the next month. Mrs. Rehmer (our book mobile mom) logs the books that each student checks out. If a student looses a book, they will be required to pay for it.
Just a reminder about younger siblings and sports practices. If parents do not plan on picking up their children until after volleyball or soccer practice – the following must occur: older siblings are required to pick up their younger siblings from their elementary teacher over in the CEL (elementary students are only released to designated individauls and are not allowed to walk off); there must be someone designated to watch that younger student while their sibling is in practice (coaches & athletes are too busy to watch other students). This means parents asking another mom that stays for the practice to watch their child. Also, no one is allowed to play outside unless accompanied by someone 18 yrs or older. These rules are set up for our students’ safety and in accordance with our insurance company.
Gratefully Yours,
Mrs. Young
“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Col 3:16-17
Announcements
Varsity Volleyball & Soccer Tournament in Columbia Sept 25 & 26. High school classes for grades 11 & 12 will not be held on Friday (25th). All other grades; classes will go on as normal. Athletes missing class on that day will be required to make up all missed work (including gr. 11 & 12). Please refer to the coaches blogs for further information.
Family Club Meeting – Monday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 in the Green Room
Teacher Meeting – Monday, Sept. 21 at 3:40 in the Cafeteria in the CEL
End of the day pick up for elementary students. Parents, unless you have a student in both buildings, please park in the parking lot to the right of the CEL building. This reduces the amount of students and cars in the one parking lot and makes it a lot safer for the little guys. Parents must come get their students from their teacher. Please be timely as teachers may need to leave directly after school. The students have been getting their chores done quickly so please pick them up at 3:45 on Friday (3:30 on MW).
Needs
Substitute teachers – I want to encourage parents that this is not hard. Each teacher writes out a lesson plan to be accomplished and makes it as easy as possible for the sub. Subs are paid minimum wage.
Gratitude
Thanks to Jethro for bringing in a very cool snake.
Thanks to Mrs. Rehmer & MAMa (Mother’s Against Methamphetamine) for coming to our rescue and letting us borrow their projector until our new one arrives.
Mark Your Calendar
Nov. 10 – High School field trip