Hello ACS Parents,
Stop the world and let me off! Don’t many of us feel that way these days? Between school, sports, church, and family commitments, there never seems to be enough time in the day. Family dinners are on the run or not at all. What is quality family time anyway; does being in the car together count? And where does family devotion time fit in? It is all we can do to help our kids get their school work done and do a load of laundry once in awhile. Let me encourage you. As a mom with one senior left at home, I often ask myself if I have taught Hannah everything she needs to know to prepare her for college and life on her own. In the midst of school, volleyball games, and college searches, I find myself looking back on my life with my children and I realize that learning moments come in many shapes and sizes. Whether we talk to our children at home at the dinner table, in the car, or snuggled together on the couch, we can use these snippets of time to teach our children about the important things in life; character, relationships, and mostly God. As a Christian parent it is important to choose activities for our children wisely and to keep a balance so that our family is home long enough to have down time and draw strength for the next day. Above all, keep God as a priority over all things, your children will know easily if He is the most important part of your life or not.
Keep up the good work!
Mrs. Young
“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates, so that your days and the days of your children may be many in the land that the LORD swore to give your forefathers, as many as the days that the heavens are above the earth.” Deuteronomy 11: 18 – 21
Announcements:
ACS College & Career night – Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8pm. So you want to know if there is life after high school? Mr. Backe, an ACS dad and guidance counselor at Smithton, will be giving a power point presentation on what you should be doing to prepare for life after high school. Be sure to attend this very informative briefing. Students unable to attend need to bring a note to the office.
Mid term reports out Wednesday. Parents, please review them and return the signed portion on the bottom.
Picture Day! Comb your hair and dress in your best duds cause Mr. Greer is coming on Friday to take our pictures. Siblings are welcome to come first thing in the morning.
Photo Requests – Mr. Young is asking for all quality pictures of the volleyball and soccer games (especially younger students) for the slide show. Please cut them to a CD and submit by next Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Eye Exams – students who did not get their eyes checked during the sports physicals will be getting them checked on Friday by Dr. Drenon.
Fund Raising Dinner. Tickets & a letter went home last Wednesday. We are looking for 2 couples who would rather cook than host a table. Please call Mrs. Nelson, if you are interested.
Applewood T-shirts, etc - Order form is going home tomorrow for all students and parents to order t-shirts, etc. Deadline is for orders is Oct. 26.
Red Ribbon Week – Oct. 19 – 23. We will be having a special week of fun spirit days and educating on the dangers of drugs.
Needs:
We are still looking for someone who would be willing to submit school and sports information to the paper. This is an important position and a vital one for our school. Please prayerfully consider this position.
Gratitude:
The lunch monitors want to thank the students for not complaining when it is time to clean up after lunch and for doing a thorough job.
Prayer Requests:
As mid terms come out, that we may understand the needs of any students who are struggling.
Mark Your Calendar:
Oct. 20 – Oct. School Board meeting
Nov. 7 – Fund Raising Dinner
Nov. 10 – High School Field Trip