Hello ACS!
Congratulations to our new ACS principal, Mrs. Kathy
Greer! The school board offered Mrs. Greer the job during their meeting Monday
evening, March 21st. She will begin serving effective June 1st.
Mrs. Greer has been a part of Applewood as a parent for 11 years and as a
teacher for 6 years. She has also served as a part of the athletic program
coaching volleyball throughout the years. Her husband, Josh, is a member of the
school board and their three children attend ACS – Emma, Sarah, and Isaac. Congratulations,
Mrs. Greer!!
High School Plan Night: Tuesday,
Apr 8, 6:30 pm – This is a very
important night for all students and parents in grades 8-11. We spend time discussing your high school career at
ACS and making decisions specific to your grade level. Attendance is vital!
Please plan now to attend!
Cognitive Testing: Thursday, Apr 10 – Grades 3, 7, 9 – This will be in the morning only. Students will have
a lightened homework day. They will be receiving more information closer to the
date.
Iowa Basics Testing: Monday, Apr
14; Tuesday, Apr 15; and Wednesday, Apr 16 – Just a reminder for our week of testing. We will only be in school
during the mornings for testing. Grades 2-8 will be all 3 days. Grades 9-11
will be only Monday and Tuesday. Grade K-1 will not be at school this week as
they do their testing during their normal school day the week before. We will
be sending home more information soon.
Elementary Field Trip: Thursday,
Apr 17, 8:15 am- 1:00 pm, Grades K-5 – Permission slips were sent
home today for this field trip to Truman Dam and the Lost Valley Fish Hatchery.
There is no cost. At Truman Dam, they will have a guided tour of the Visitor
Center. At the Hatchery, they will take a tour and be able to fish. Drivers and
chaperones are needed. Please return your permission slip as soon as possible.
Thanks!
Charleston!: Friday, Apr
25 & Saturday, Apr 26 – Doors
open at 6:30 pm; Performance begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets purchased beforehand
are $8 for adults, $6 for students, and preschoolers are free. You may purchase
tickets at the office. At the door, tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for
students. There will be a concession stand each evening with all profits going
to the drama department.
Happy Birthday!: Mar 28-Apr 4
Students: Kristine Rodriguez,
Zach Shull
Up-Coming Dates:
Mar 31 Athletic Committee Mtg
Apr 5 Junior/Senior Prom
Apr 7 Family Club Mtg
Apr 8 High School Plan Night
Apr 10 Cognitive Testing
Apr 14-16 Iowa Basics Skills Testing