Verse of the day: I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Psalm 26:1
It is with great pleasure that I would like to welcome Mr. Dan Bessert as our new ACS School Board member. The Bessert family has been a part of Applewood since September 2012 and has served faithfully upon joining our ACS family. Mrs. Jennifer Bessert currently teaches high school literature, 8th grade science, and our junior high girls Bible class. She is also the Family Club president. Their son David will be entering the 9th grade next year, and their youngest son Samuel will be in the 3rd grade. Welcome aboard Bessert family!! We are excited to see how God continues to use you to further the Kingdom!!
Yearbook Deadline - This year the price per yearbook is $20 - Deadline to order is today
Hot Lunch Form - Due today
Maplewood Cleanup - The deacons are planning to clean around the school/church on April 23rd and April 30th - Applewood families are invited to attend - For more information, please contact the church office.
ACS Drama Production - This year's production of Pride and Prejudice will be performed on Friday, April 29th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 30th with one show at 2:00 and one at 7:00 pm. All shows will be in the ROC with doors opening 30 minutes before show time. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time in the school office or at the door. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults $7.00; Senior Citizens & Students $5.00; Pre-school children $4.00; Family cap @ $25.00
Bookmobile - Bookmobile's final visit for the school year will be May 11th - Please be sure to have all Bookmobile books here that day to turn in.
Graduations - Senior Graduation: Saturday, May 7th @ 2:00 pm Kindergarten Graduation: Tuesday, May 10th @ 6:30 pm - All of our families are invited and encouraged to attend as we celebrate the accomplishments of these students
Book Fees - Book fees are $165 per student and are due on May 10th in lieu of tuition
Last Day of School - Friday, May 13th - Clean up Day - Parents are welcome to come out and help - The plan is for students to be done and ready for pickup at 10:30, but please be advised that if things take longer than expected that time could be delayed.
Book Turn In / Grade Card Pickup - Wednesday, May 18th from 9:00 - noon - All non-consumable books must be returned (including solutions manuals) and all fees including Scrip earnings must be paid before we can release grade cards - If you are unsure about any outstanding balances, feel free to contact the office.
Tuition - September's tuition is due by June 10th - 2016/2017 tuition per month is $160 per child with a $40 family charge - 2016/2017 tuition per month: 1 student ($200); 2 students ($360); 3 students ($520); 4 students ($680)
Benjamin Franklin Reenactment - Each family is cordially invited to attend a free Benjamin Franklin reenactment at Applewood Christian School on Friday, May 6th beginning at 1:30 pm in the church sanctuary. This event is scheduled to last around 45 minutes and the funding is made possible through a grant provided by The Missouri Arts Council and with the assistance of the Sedalia Heritage Foundation. The program is titled: A Conversation with Ben. To better suit the needs of our performer, we are asking that parents RSVP if you plan to attend. You may reserve your spot by calling the school office at 827-4700 or emailing us at acsmustangs@applewoodweb.net. We look forward to this event and wish to offer a very special thank you to Mrs. Jill White on working so hard to secure the funding to make this possible for our ACS families.
Special Thank You - Thank you to all of our teachers for your faithful service to our students and our ACS families this past school year. You are truly appreciated and loved! We do have a few teachers that are not returning next year so be sure to offer a special thank you to them if you get the opportunity. Thank you Mrs. Rehmer and Mrs. Nevels for being a part of our teaching family. We pray God's richest blessings on you as you prepare to take on new challenges.
Upcoming Events - April (23,26,28) Drama Production Dress Rehearsal (29 & 30) Drama Production May (4) Seniors Last Day (5) K-5 Social 12:00 - 1:30 @ Centennial Park (6) Benjamin Franklin Reenactment @ 1:30 (7) High School Graduation @ 2:00 pm (10) Kindergarten Graduation @ 6:30 pm (11) Bookmobile (13) Last Day of School - 1/2 Day (18) Book Turn In / Grade Card Pickup
Upcoming Birthdays - April (22) Luke Rehmer (23) Joshua Cormican (24) James Montgomery (24) Shiloh Conroy (26) Jacob Baker (28) Dharma Leon (29) Kasey Baker