Verse of the Day: Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. 1 Chronicles 29:11
8th Grade Boston Trip Fundraisers: Every Friday after school the 8th grade class will be selling fresh, home-made baked goods for $15 to raise funds for their trip to Boston next summer! 8th grade will also be hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, October 20 from 4 to 8 pm at the Smithton Diner. Tickets can be purchased for $10 from any 8th grade family. The meal includes fish, coleslaw, beans, dessert, and a drink.
Senior Class Fundraiser: October 14 - 12 to 2 pm in the ROC gym - The seniors will be hosting a soup and chili luncheon with a dessert auction to raise funds for their senior trip to Panama City, Florida.
School Picture Day: October 17 - Mrs. Brenda Nevels will again be taking pictures of students and staff for our yearbook. Order forms were sent home today. Remember to check you students' Red Folder.
A+ Homework Help: October 17 - 3:15 to 4:15 pm - A+ students will be offering homework help for grades K-8th in the CEL cafeteria on Wednesdays during the month of October. Interested K-8th grade families need to get in touch with Mrs. Mabry to sign up, and confirm sign ups from Kick-Off.
End of First Quarter: October 24 - Grade cards will go home the following week.
Soccer Nationals: October 25 & 26 - Our soccer boys will be going to National's in Springfield this year! All students will need to get their homework from their teachers in advance. All work is due on Monday, October 29.
Alumni Soccer & Volleyball Games: October 27 - The Athletic Committee will be hosting the alumni soccer game at 4 pm on the soccer field behind the ROC gym and the alumni volleyball game in the ROC gym at 6 pm. Following the soccer game, there will be a potluck meal shared. Athletic Committee is providing hotdogs for the event. Please bring a dish to share. Help us spread the word by letting any alumni families know about the event!
Fall Sports Awards Banquet: October 29 - 6:30 pm in the ROC gym - Soccer and volleyball athletes and teams will be recognized for their accomplishments this season. Teachers and families are welcome to attend. Each soccer and volleyball family is asked to bring a dessert to share. Beverages will be provided.
Junior High Basketball Meeting: October 30 - Coach Jon Hill will be having the JH boys basketball meeting in the ROC gym at 6:30 pm.
Prom Meeting: November 5 - All juniors and their parents are asked to attend the first 2019 prom meeting at 5 pm at El Espolon.
Thanksgiving Feast: November 21 - Applewood has been blessed with a tremendous monetary donation this year! The only item that will need to be purchased is potatoes! What a big God we serve! The sign up form for number of guests and to cook turkeys and potatoes will go home towards the end of October. Feast day is a fun day for our students and families. Plan now to attend. The elementary and junior high students will be performing at 11:30 that day. The meal will be served at approximately noon.
Upcoming Events: October: (14) Senior Luncheon, (17) School Picture Day, (20) 8th Grade Fish Fry, (20) Athletic Meeting, (22) School Board Meeting, (24) 1st Quarter Ends, (27) Alumni Games, (29) Fall Sports Award Banquet; November: (16) Second Quarter Mid-Term Cut-Off, (21) Thanksgiving Feast, (23) No school
Upcoming Birthdays: October: (15) Jozlynn Moulton, (19) Alexandra Luvin, (27) Brynnley Wells; November: (4) Grace Scott, (18) Daniel Nadtochiy, (19) Leah Nevels, (21) Isaac Greer, (23) Steven Bussey