Verse of the Day: Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35
Grade Cards: Grade cards are being sent home today. After reviewing grade cards, please sign and return to the office within a week.
Coronavirus: In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, at this time, we are not planning to cancel school. Administration will be staying on top of things and keep families and teachers updated. In the meantime, we are encouraging students and staff to wash hands often. Hands should be washed after sneezing or coughing, after using the restroom, and before eating any snacks or meals. We visited with students this morning during Opening and instructed on proper hand washing techniques. Staff will be sanitizing desks and surfaces at the end of the school day every day. Lastly, if you or a family member are sick, please stay home. For more information on the coronavirus, you can go to the websites for the Pettis County Health Center, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or the World Health Organization. Here is a link for how to keep your family safe: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf
Scrip Earnings: Just a quick reminder, that the scrip earnings cut off is April 30. Each family is required to earn $50 in scrip for Family Club. If you prefer not to participate in scrip, you can choose the buyout option. If you choose the buyout option, plan to pay the $50 to ACS Family Club no later than May 10. If you have any questions regarding your scrip earnings, reach out to Natalie Smith, Scrip Coordinator.
Father-Daughter Dance: TOMORROW, March 14 from 6 to 8 pm in the ROC gym - This year's Father-Daughter dance is for grades K - 8th. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased in the school office. There will be a chocolate fountain and desserts, craft, and lots of fun dancing!
Honor Roll Recognition: March 16 - During Opening, we will recognize Honor Roll students for the 3rd quarter. Parents are welcome to join us!
Shoe Drive: March 2 - March 30 - Do you have some shoes to share? We're looking for some good "soles" for a great cause. Tennis shoes, boots, ballet slippers, flip flops, high heels, all kinds of shoes and sizes. Bring you new and gently used shoes to school and place them in the totes in the Awana Room or outside the office. All proceeds from the shoe drive will be helping orphans in Haiti, and entrepreneurs in third world countries.
School Board Meeting: March 23 @ 6:30 pm
Chicken Eggs: March 23 - If you are interested in egg/chick sitting from Monday evening to Wednesday morning or from Wednesday evening to Friday morning, please let Mrs. Otten know. The University Extension Office will be delivering the eggs for our elementary students to observe hatching the week of March 23. Once classes are done observing the chicks, they will be available to take home. If you are interested in taking any of the chickens, please let Mrs. Otten know.
Senior Fish Fry Fundraiser: March 28 from 4 to 8 pm @ The Smithton Diner - Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased from any senior or in the school office. Dinner includes fish, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, dessert, and a drink.
4th Quarter Mid-Term Cut-off: April 1
High School Plan Night: April 2 @ 6 pm - ALL 8th through 11th graders are asked to attend High School Plan Night at 6 pm. We ask that at least on parent attend with their student. If your family cannot attend, please let administration know ASAP. A time to meet with them will need to be set up to discuss your student's class schedule for the 2020-2021 school year.
Junior/Senior Prom: April 4 - Juniors and seniors are invited to attend Prom on April 4 from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Ozark Coffee Company. Attendees will meet at Liberty Park at 4 pm for photos. Tickets may be purchased for $20 per person in the school office. Please purchase tickets no later than Friday, March 20.
Iowa Basic Testing: April 6-7 - During Iowa Basic testing, students attend school ONLY on Monday and Tuesday that week. There will be no homework that week. Kindergarten and 1st grade will do their Iowa Basic testing during regular school times. K-1st will not attend Iowa Basic testing. Information will be sent home. Students need to be at school no later than 8:15; testing will begin promptly at 8:30.
Senior's CPR training: April 6 - Seniors and juniors will be doing their CPR training at the Pettis County Health Center at 8:30 am. CPR training is needed to meet their graduation requirements.
Easter Break: April 9-14 - No school April 10 or 13.
Classes Resume: April 15 @ 8 am
Seniors' Last Day of School: May 6 @ 11:30 - We will do a senior send-off during lunch. Parents are welcome to attend!
Senior Graduation: May 9 @ 2 pm in the ROC - All families are invited to attend. Invitations will go home soon!
Kindergarten Graduation: May 13 @ 2:30 pm in the Sanctuary - All families are invited to attend! All students will attend the graduation during their last class of the day. Pick up will be at 3. Students and families are invited to attend a reception in the Awana room following the graduation.
Last Day of School: May 15 - We will have our school-wide clean up that day for students (grades 1-11). Please wear clothes that can get dirty. Kindergarten will not have school that day. Students will be dismissed at 10:30.
Book Turn In & Grade Card Pick-Up: May 20 from 9 to noon in the ROC - Grade cards will not be released until all books are returned and all fees are paid including all tuition, book fees, and Scrip fees.
September Tuition - due by June 10th - this payment holds your child's spot in the class for the 2020-2021 school year. Tuition is as follows for the 2020-2021 school year: 1 Student $235, 2 Students $425, 3 Students $615, 4 Students $805, 5 Students $995. Any September tuition paid after June 10th will have a $10 late fee applied.
Birthdays: March: (13) Isaiah Groshart, (20) Denise Ehlert, (25) Emily Chernish, (25) Amy Furrey. April: (22) Luke Rehmer, (23) Samuel Weekley, (24) Shiloh Conroy.