Verse of the Day: Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25
Grade Cards: If your student has not yet returned their grade card, please do so by Monday, November 11.
Perkins Pies: Seniors are selling pies for $14 from now until Wednesday, November 27. When a pie is purchased, you will receive a certificate that can be used at any time. You can purchase pies in the office or from any senior student. Thank you for supporting their efforts!
Operation Christmas Child: Student Council is sponsoring 20 shoe boxes this year. The shoe boxes have been generously donated and Family Club has graciously offered to cover the shipping costs. Donated items can be placed in the designated boxes in the ROC foyer or AWANA room in the CEL. This is a great opportunity to include your whole family in the giving process this Christmas season.
School Board Meeting: Monday, November 11 @ 6:30 pm
2nd Quarter Mid-Term: Friday, November 15
Senior Fundraiser Fish Fry: Saturday, November 16 from 4 pm to 8 pm @ Smithton Diner - Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased in the ACS office or from any senior. The meal includes fried fish, slaw, hush puppies, dessert, and tea or coffee. There will also be a raffle and silent auction.
Operation Christmas Child Packing Day: Wednesday, November 20 from 3 to 4:30 - All families are invited and encouraged to come and fill shoe boxes. If you have an elementary student that would like to stay after school that day, we ask that an adult plan to present that is responsible for them. Once shoe boxes are packed, we will gather together to pray over each box.
JH & HS Boys' Basketball: Check out the online calendar for the scheduled basketball games. The first home games are Friday, November 22 @ 6 pm & 7:15 pm. Come out and cheer on our Mustangs!
Thanksgiving Feast: Wednesday, November 27 @ 11:30 - If you signed up to prepare a turkey or mashed potatoes, THANK YOU! Feast Day is a blessed time for our Applewood families, and it is a beloved tradition. We are looking forward to sharing in a meal of Thanksgiving with each of you! I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. Psalms 69:30
No School: Friday, November 29
Classes Resume: Monday, December 2 @ 8 am
Spanish Caroling: Please note that Spanish caroling has been cancelled and removed from the school calendar. It was scheduled for Friday, December 6.
Birthdays: November: (18) Daniel Nadtochiy, (19) Leah Nevels, (21) Isaac Greer, (23) Steven Bussey; December: (1) Gaye Hiller, (5) David Bessert, (12) Jennifer Bessert, (12) Molly Sumner