Verse of the Day: Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. Ecclesiastes 12:13
This year our STUCO students are participating in Operation Christmas Child. Their goal is to fill 25 shoe boxes to be sent to children all around the globe. STUCO will be collecting items to fill shoe boxes beginning next week through November 12. There will be totes located in the Awana Room and ROC gym to place donated items. As a family, if you would like to fill a shoe box, boxes will be available for pick up after October 24. STUCO will be hosting a Packing Night on November 12 from 3:30 to 5:30. All families are invited to join this fun event. STUCO will be sending home information with students regarding the items they will be collecting. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any high school student or Mrs. Mabry, STUCO Advisor.
With winter quickly approaching, please be reminded that in the event of inclement weather administration will send out a One Call letting families know if school is cancelled. It is the responsibility of each family to access each of their students' teachers blog pages to get the day's homework assignments. Teachers do plan to post all assignments by 10 a.m., however, with increased activity on the website, occasionally things can be slow to upload. If your child's teacher has not posted by 10 a.m. please check again. All homework is due the day classes resume.
8th Grade Boston Trip Fundraisers: Friday's after school the 8th grade class will continue selling fresh, home-made baked goods for $15 to raise funds for their trip to Boston next summer! 8th grade is hosting a Fish Fry this 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.
A+ Homework Help: October 24 - 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.
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: (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: (27) Brynnley Wells; November: (4) Grace Scott, (18) Daniel Nadtochiy, (19) Leah Nevels, (21) Isaac Greer, (23) Steven Bussey