Verse of the
day: Blessed are they who constantly do
what is right. Remember me, O Lord, when
You show favor to Your people. Psalm
106:3-4
Season of Thanks - With Thanksgiving upon us I am often asked what I am thankful for. I am thankful for many things and among them is my ACS family (students, parents, and staff). It is truly an honor to serve alongside you! During this season, I encourage you to look around and take inventory of the many blessings in your own life. Be sure to acknowledge those that you are thankful for; share a kind word with the special people in your life and let them know you are blessed by them. I challenge you to encourage your child to share what they are thankful for, perhaps have them write an encouraging note to their teacher. Let's Be Purposeful Together!
Senior Class Fundraiser - There will be a fish fry hosted by our senior class tomorrow, November 11th, at the Smithton Diner from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Your meal will consist of catfish (5pc for adults & 3 pc for kids), baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, drink and dessert. Tickets are $10.00 (Adults) and $6.00 (kids 10 and under). All tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Turner Heating & Air @ (660) 826-6060 or purchasing in the school office.
Veterans Day - Mrs. Otten has been busy scheduling a few special speakers to come speak to our students in honor of Veterans Day. She has special speakers coming in both on Monday and Wednesday of next week. She is still working out the details, but right now she has Mr. Bussey and Mr. Bessert demonstrating the proper way to fold the flag, Mr. Bussey will speak about the history of the flag and its significance, and one day she has a local group planning to come and perform a 21 gun salute (blanks are used) outside in the parking lot. She is still ironing out the specifics of when each group will be at ACS, but all families are welcome to attend. Please feel free to contact the office if you have any questions.
Donations Needed - New Hope Baptist Church is putting together a 'North Pole Express Christmas Store' which is a community outreach event that makes giving presents to loved ones possible for children who could not otherwise afford such a gesture. This store will allow kids to come and shop for gifts for their loved ones free of charge. They are asking if each of our Applewood families would feel led to donate 2 - 3 unopened rolls of wrapping paper so the gifts can go home with children already wrapped and ready to be gifted. If you would feel led to help in this way, please have your donations dropped off in the school office by Wednesday, November 29th. 'Thank You' to the families that have already donated!
School Absences - Please let the office know ahead of time if you know your child will be missing school
Tardies - With colder days it often seems harder and harder to get around in the morning, but please be sure to make every effort to get your child to school on time - just a reminder that if a student is tardy 3 times in a semester they will need to serve a detention
2nd Quarter Mid-Term Cutoff - Friday, November 17th
Thanksgiving Feast - Wednesday, November 22 - this is a 1/2 day for students - K - 5th grade will perform around 11:30, and we will plan to eat around noon - Students will be drawing names for the Christmas gift exchange before leaving school
No School - Friday, November 24th - Classes Resume on Monday, November 27th
Spanish Caroling - Friday, December 1st - Mrs. Leon is asking that any persons interested in having the students visit their house for singing and/or food should text or email her directly. She will be working on preparing a schedule for the evening and needs to hear from you by November 15th.
Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal - December 8th and 11th - times will be announced soon
Christmas Program - Mark you calendars now to attend; I'm confident you will be blessed - Tuesday, December 12th @ 6:30 pm
2nd Quarter Ends - Friday, December 15th
Christmas Party - Friday, December 15th - students will be released at 11:30 - more information will be sent home at a later time - Students will exchange gifts with one another during our Christmas party (more information to come), and all parents are welcome to spend the morning with us - Christmas break begins December 18th and classes will resume January 3rd
Upcoming Events - November (13) Academic Committee Meeting - 3:15 pm (14) Family Club Meeting - 9:30 am @ Perkins (17) 2nd Quarter Mid-Term Cutoff (22) Thanksgiving Feast - 1/2 day of school (24) No School (27) Classes Resume December (01) Spanish Caroling (07) School Board Meeting - 6:30 pm (8 & 11) Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal (12) Christmas Program @ 6:30 pm (15) 2nd Quarter Ends (15) Christmas Party - 1/2 day of school (18) Christmas break begins - classes resume January 3rd
Upcoming Birthdays - November (19) Leah Nevels (21) Isaac Greer (23) Steven Bussey December (01) Gaye Hiller (05) David Bessert (05) Allison Griffin (14) Xiara Leon (21) Julie Morrison