Verse of the day: Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory. Ephesians 3:20-21
Mission Trip - Amy and I are both travelling to Haiti on a mission trip from March 4th – 11th. Should any issues arise while we are gone that need immediate attention, please contact the following: Kelley Bergman (all academic related issues) - Kim Mabry (all non-academic related issues). We will be happy to address all non-emergent issues/concerns when we return. We covet your prayers for safe travels and good health while we are
there. Also be in prayer that the hearts
and minds of those we are ministering to would be open to hearing the word of
God.
Home Basketball Games - Home game opportunities for the next week are as follows: Tonight: varsity girls and varsity boys beginning at 6:00 pm - Tuesday (January 23rd): junior high boys, varsity girls, and varsity boys beginning at 6:00 pm - Each family is invited and encouraged to come cheer on your Mustang basketball teams to a victory!
Hot Lunch Coordinator - Dino Ward will be stepping down as our hot lunch coordinator at the end of the school year. We have decided to go ahead and advertise the opening and see if anyone is interested in filling this position next school year. Dino will be happy to mentor and train the next person, and he could potentially begin training before this school year is finished. Please let the office know if you are interested or want more information. Thanks!
Yearbook Pictures - Yearbook needs any basketball pictures and pictures of the Christmas program. Please send to applewoodyearbook@yahoo.com
Science Projects - 3rd quarter is set aside for science projects. This means that it is acceptable for science teachers to assign regularly scheduled science homework in addition to the science project work. Check with your child as teachers will be sending home their expectations, deadlines, and important information for this year's projects.
Spirit Day - Friday, January 26th - Hawaiian day - Let's get excited about the Hawaiian theme for our school carnival.
ACS School Carnival - Saturday, January 27th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm in the ROC gym - Join us for and evening full of family friendly fun with a bounce house, cake walk, pie-in-the face contest, and much more at our annual school carnival. Dress up in your favorite Hawaiian accessories for a warming experience in the middle of winter!
3rd Quarter Mid-term Cutoff - January 31st
Girls Basketball Tournament - February 9th & 10th in St. Louis - Each student that will be going to this tournament is responsible for getting all of their homework before they leave. Homework is due when they return to school.
School Board Meeting - February 12th @ 6:30 pm
No School - Monday, February 19th - No homework will be given for the 19th, but homework will be given for the 20th.
Winter Sports Award Banquet - Monday, February 26th @ 6:00 pm in the ROC - Each family in attendance is asked to bring a dessert to share - Plan to come and help us celebrate the accomplishments of our athletes.
Father/Daughter Dance - Mark your calendars now for the student council father/daughter dance on Saturday, March 17th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the ROC - I will post more information when tickets go on sale - Please see Julie Morrison, Bailey Mabry, or Kim Mabry with any questions.
Upcoming Events - January (20) Athletic Meeting @ Perkins 8:00 am (26) Spirit Day - Hawaiian theme (27) ACS School Carnival 5:00 - 8:00 (29) Academic Committee Meeting - 3:15 pm (31) 3rd Quarter Mid-Term Cutoff February (06) Family Club Meeting - 8:30 am @ Perkins (09 & 10) Girls Basketball Tournament in St. Louis (12) School Board Meeting - 6:30 pm (19) No School (26) Sports Award Banquet - 6:00 pm
Upcoming Birthdays -January (20) Tori Price (25) Erika Rehmer (27) Samuel Bessert (27) Christian Farley (30) Isaac Cormican (30) Robin Blake February (04) Nathan Nunes