Verse of the day: The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
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.
Candy Grams - Order forms are due today - All proceeds benefit this year's 8th grade history trip
Girls Basketball Tournament - Today - Friday's missed work is due Monday.
Auditions for Drama Production - Monday, February 12th @ 3:30 pm in the CEL - An informational flyer was emailed to all families on Wednesday, February 7th - Katelynn has a full time job and cannot be here to supervise students during the hour between the end of school and the start of drama rehearsals. She is looking for a parent volunteer(s) to commit to being at the school from 3:00 - 4:00 to supervise students and get them warmed up and ready for rehearsals to begin as soon as she can get here. If there are not volunteers then students will need to be picked up at 3:00 and then return at the start of rehearsal, so please be praying about how you could help. Contact Katelynn Nevils, (660) 287-1681, if you are willing to help out or have any questions
Yearbook Pictures Needed - Robin is asking that families send carnival pictures to applewoodyearbook@yahoo.com
School Board Meeting - February 12th @ 6:30 pm
Valentine's Day Celebration - We will celebrate Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 14th - A list of students and staff has gone home with students for those that would like to give cards/candy to more than their own classmates.
No School - Monday, February 19th - No homework will be given for the 19th, but homework will be given for the 20th.
Alumni Basketball Games – Saturday, February 24th beginning @ 5:00 pm – JH boys will begin the evening by playing their fathers at 5:00 pm. Then varsity girls will play alumni followed by varsity boys playing alumni. Our alumni games are a GREAT opportunity to come and fellowship with past and present ACS families. Help us pack the gym and welcome back some ‘old’ familiar faces. J
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.
3rd Quarter Ends - Friday, March 2nd
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.
Cognitive Testing - Grades 1 & 5 ONLY - Thursday, March 22 @ 8:30 am
Iowa Basic Testing - Grades 2 - 11 - March 26 - 28 - Kelley Bergman, Academic Chairperson, will send home more information closer to testing time.
CPR Training - Senior class ONLY - Monday, March 26th @ 10:30 am at the Pettis County Health Center - This is a graduation requirement, so please be sure to put it on your calendars now.
Easter Break - Begins Thursday, March 29th
Classes resume - Wednesday, April 4th
Upcoming Events - February (09 & 10) Girls Basketball Tournament in St. Louis (12) School Board Meeting - 6:30 pm (14) Valentine's Day (19) No School (24) Alumni Game beginning @ 5:00 pm (26) Sports Award Banquet - 6:00 pm March (02) 3rd Quarter Ends (17) Father/Daughter Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm (22) Cognitive Testing Gr. 1 & 5 8:30 am (26) CPR training at Health Center for seniors 10:30 am (26-28) Iowa Basic Testing - TBA (29) Easter Break Begins April (4) Classes Resume
Upcoming Birthdays -March (03) Kim Mabry (06) Gay Otten (09) Matthew Sumner (13) Isaiah Groshart (14) Christina Chancellor (25) Amy Furrey