Applewood Christian School

Dodgeball Tournament- Tournament has been canceled due to lack of interest.

3rd quarter ends today

Plan Night - changed from March 24 to April 14th at 6:30 in the ROC - This is a mandatory event for all 8-11 grade students - we will be planning schedules for the next year

Cognitive Testing - Grades 3, 7, 9 on March 26th from 8:30 - 11:30 in the ROC  

Basketball Families - There are still slide show CD's available for purchase for $10 each - If you are interested, please inquire in the office 

Play Details - Thank you all students that auditioned - This year's play is a murder mystery dinner theater where the 'murdered victims' come out and talk to the audience to help the wannabe detective find the murderer.  This is a theatrical device similar to Charles Dickens' classic novel A Christmas Carol with the ghosts of Christmas past, future, and a present.  Mrs. Leon wants to assure parents and students that any questionable material is being cut, changed, or tweaked, as is done with every play performed at ACS.  We do not believe that ghosts exist, nor that we can communicate with the dead, as it says in the book of Hebrews 9:27.  Please plan to attend one of the following performances:  April 24th at 7:00 pm with dinner -- April 25th at 1:00 (dessert only) -- April 25th at 7:00 with dinner     

Senior Trip Chaperones Needed - The senior class is looking for chaperones for senior trip.  This trip is scheduled for May 18th through May 24th.  All expenses will be paid for by the senior class.  If interested, contact Charles or Lana Kelly at (660) 619-4806 or (660) 619-4807 

Father/Daughter Dance-  STUCO will be hosting our annual father/daughter dance on Saturday, March 21st at 7:00 in the ROC. Tickets are being sold for $5 each and can be purchased in the office.

 Senior Fundraiser- Bake Sale/Soup and Chili luncheon - March 22nd from 12:30-2:30 at St. Paul Lutheran in the gymnasium (701 S. Massachusetts)

 Boston Fundraiser-  Lunch on March 22 at Maplewood Church has been cancelled  

 Family Club Officers- There will be 2 openings for family club officers for next school year- If you are interested in learning more or applying for president or secretary please Mrs. Furrey.

 Support Yearbook- Wednesdays are "snackie days" in March. Treats will be available in the office or at lunch for $.50 to $1.00.  All proceeds go to help lower the cost of the yearbooks. 

 Birthdays - March (02) Harper Triplett  (03) Kim Mabry  (05) Teresa Turner  (06) Gay Otten  (09) Matthew Sumner  (14) Christina Chancellor

9th - 12th Grade Field Trip - March 3rd to Liberty Memorial in Kansas City - leave Wal-Mart parking lot at 7:15 - cost is $7-$8 for tour and gas - forms were due today, but if you forgot you may bring them in by Monday morning

Old Magazines Needed- 6th grade needs some old magazines for a project they are doing.  If you have any you'd like to get rid of, please see Mrs. Blake.  

Pictures Wanted - Winter sports award banquet is Monday, March 2 at 6:30 - Cindy Rieckhoff is busy preparing the slide show and would appreciate any basketball pictures you may have - please submit them to her by Monday, Feb. 23rd - contact # 660-525-2106

Science Fair - Mrs. Bessert is organinzing our science fair this year and is planning to have projects on display in the AWANA room on Wed. March 4th.   

Dodgeball Tournament - March 7th beginning at 8am in the ROC - fees need to be paid by Monday, Feb. 23rd - we currently have 5 teams expressing interest and can accommodate up to 10 teams - contact Cindy Rieckhoff for more information

Defensive Driving Class - Flint Walton has agreed to teach a defensive driving class for any ACS students/adults that are interested.  This sounds like a great opportunity, but unfortunately I have only had a few people interested.  I am hoping to schedule this for a Saturday in March and it should take about 3 hours.  Please let me know if you are interested in participating.  

Heartland Christian College Preview - March 20 from 8:30 - 2:00 - An informational flyer can be found on the bulletin board in the ROC foyer.  

Senior Fundraiser - Bake Sale / Soup and Chili luncheon - March 22 from 12:30 - 2:30 at St. Paul Lutheran in the gymnasium (701 S. Massachusetts). 

Birthdays - no birthdays

Upcoming Events - Feb. (23) 3:30 Family Club Meeting & 6:30 School Board Meeting 

Girls Soccer Meeting - Mr. Gabbert has agreed to coach our girls soccer team this spring, provided there is enough interest.  There is an informational meeting in the ROC on Monday, Feb. 9th at 4:00.  If you cannot attend but are interested, please let him know.  

Basketball tournaments - please pray for safe travel as our boys and girls basketball teams travel to a tournament in St. Louis on the 13th and 14th.  

ACT Test Date - Feb. 7th   

Valentine's Day Cards - We will have Valentine's boxes and bags set up in the AWANA room on Friday, Feb. 13th after Bible class.  Please remember to bring your cards and/or candy for your friends that day.  Each student will have time in their day to place their cards in the bags.  Bags and boxes may be picked up at the end of the day.  

Boston Fundraisers - Remember, Valentine's Day 'candy grams' can be purchased until the morning of Feb. 9th.  Forms can be found in the office if you have misplaced yours.  They cost $1.00 each.  The Boston group will deliver them on Friday, Feb. 13th.  There will also be a dodge ball tournament hosted by the 8th grade Boston group on Saturday, March 7th.  Cost will be $100 per team.  There will be a max of 10 teams with 6 - 10 players per team.   

Scheduled Down Day - There will be no school on Monday, February 16th - teachers may choose to give homework for that Tuesday, so check with your child to see what is assigned.

Defensive Driving Class - Flint Walton has agreed to teach a defensive driving class for any ACS students and/or adults that are interested.  It would be a classroom setting and would take about 3 hours.  Please let me know if you are interested and what Saturday in March you would be available.  

Science Fair - Third quarter is set aside for science projects.  Mrs. Bessert is organizing our science fair this year and is planning to have projects on display in the AWANA room on Wed. March 4th.  Check with your child to see what their science teacher expects.  

Birthdays - no birthdays this week 

Honor Roll / Perfect Attendance - This week we recognized our honor roll students as well as those earning perfect attendance for second quarter.  I am encouraged and excited to see so many of our students excelling academically!  Thank you parents for doing your part on Tuesday and Thursday.

Pep Rally - We will be having a pep rally on Monday at 11:30 in the ROC.  Everyone is welcome to attend. 

Courtwarming - Help us honor our seniors at courtwarming on Monday (Jan. 26th).  Girls play at 6:00 with the boys scheduled to begin at 7:15.  We will be taking donations that evening in lieu of a gate fee.  Donations will be given to Tammy Price to help offset medical expenses related to her recent diagnosis of uterine cancer (peach ribbon).  Please invite everyone you know and help us encourage our basketball athletes while donating to a good cause.  

Spirit Day - Monday is Black / Red Day!! Wear your ACS apparel!!

Sonic Peach Tea - Yearbook staff will be selling Sonic peach tea on Monday (26th) to promote the game that evening.  Proceeds will benefit Mrs. Price and Applewood Yearbook.  The tea will be sold during lunch for $1.00.  

Student Council Carnival - Saturday, January 31 from 5-8 pm in the ROC - There will be lots of fun games, face painting, and, of course, the pie in the face competition.  Come dressed as your favorite Disney character and get free tickets!!    

Boston Fundraiser - The Boston group will once again be offering a goody bundle that can be purchased for Valentine's Day.  Additional information about this fundraiser is going home with your child today.  

Art Supplies Needed - Mrs. Chancellor is doing an art project with her elementary students.  She is in need of 5 empty cereal boxes.  She would appreciate any donations. 

College Fair - 17th Annual Midwest College Expo - Saturday, Feb. 28th from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm in Kansas City - more information can be found in the office

Father / Daughter Dance - In the past, STUCO has done a father/daughter dance in February.  This year they have decided to do it a bit later in the school year.  When information becomes available, I will be sure to pass it on to you.

Upcoming Birthdays - (24) Maris Herrington  (25) Erika Rehmer  (27) Samuel Bessert, Christian Farley  (30) Isaac Cormican, Robin Blake  

Thank you for your patience!  I left early last Friday for a funeral and the bulletin was the last thing on my mind.  :)  The school board has accepted Mrs. Hiller's resignation for Vice Principal effective June 1, as well as her teaching position for next year.  Applications for Vice Principal can be requested in the office and will be accepted until March 1, 2015.  A very special thank you to Mrs. Hiller for your years of selfless service to our families at Applewood Christian School.  

STUCO Carnival - Saturday, January 31, from 5 - 8 pm in the ROC!!  Games will shut down at 7:00 so we can begin the 'pie in the face' game.  This year's theme is 'Disney' so anyone that comes dressed up as a Disney character will be given free tickets.  Concessions will be available.  Please help us spread the word and invite all your friends!!       

Box Tops - Thank you families for participating in Box Tops for Education.  Our school recently received a check for $357.40 because of your hard work.  Thank you again Mrs. Bessert for coordinating this fundraiser and always having fun prizes.

Add / Drop Deadline - If you are planning to add or drop a class, the deadline is Wednesday, Jan 21st.    

Grade Cards - Please remember to return your signed grade cards to the office as soon as possible.

Family Club update - Thank you to all of the ACS families participating in the Scrip fundraiser.  Collectively, we have earned $3,100 towards our goal of $5,000 this school year!  Also, in May of this year, we will be nominating and voting on the Secretary and President positions for the Family Club.  If you are interested in serving in either of these areas, please let the office know.  Now would be a great time to begin learning how to fill these duties.   

Courtwarming - We will be recognizing our seniors on January 26th.  The girls game starts at 6:00 with the boys scheduled to begin at 7:15.  In lieu of charging a gate fee that evening, we will be accepting donations to be given to Tammy Price to help with medical expenses.  Tammy is currently being treated for uterine cancer (peach ribbon).  Plan to come out and enjoy a fun evening of fellowship and competition.  Invite everyone you know...we'd like to pack the gym that evening!!

Pep Rally - We will once again be having a pep rally to recognize our athletes.  We will announce our basketball players during the lunch period on Monday, January 26th.  Everyone is welcome to attend!! 

Spirit Week - In honor of courtwarming, we will be having spirit week next week.  Monday (Jan. 19) - Pajama Day   Wednesday (Jan. 21) - Color Challenge - each grade is given a color and asked to dress entirely in that color for the day.  A flyer is going home with your child today showing what color is assigned to each grade.  Friday (Jan. 23) - Hillbilly Day  Monday (Jan. 26) - Black / Red Day  Prizes will be awarded each day for the best dressed.  Spirit days can also be found on the school calendar.     

Fundraising Dinner - We have been blessed to receive a few more donations for our fundraising dinner.  As of today, we have received $9370 before expenses are deducted.

ACT Deadlines - If you are interested in your child taking the ACT test offered in April, the deadline to sign up is March 13.    

Script Cards - Mrs. Rehmer has stocked her binder and is ready to meet all your script card needs!  Remember, you may be able to use script cards to purchase many of your Christmas gifts, and they also make great stocking stuffers.  If you need a script card that Mrs. Rehmer does not have on hand, she can order them for you.  You must have your order submitted by Monday if you need them by Christmas.  

Christmas Program - Please refer to the school calendar for dress rehearsal dates and times.  Our program is scheduled for December 18th at 6:30 in the ROC.  Please come and help us celebrate the birth of our Lord.  

December 19th / 1/2 Day - This will once again be a party day for all of our students.  This year grades K-8th have the opportunity to go Christmas caroling and hand out cards at Four Seasons Nursing Home.  A permission slip with additional information is going home with your child today.  Parents are welcome to attend!!  

Christmas Cards for Mrs. Patton - If you would like to send Mrs. Patton a Christmas card, please turn them in to the office in an unsealed envelope by Friday morning.  I will give them to Mr. Patton and he will ensure they get to Jamie.  

Box Tops - Box Tops are due December 19th.  Each month our highest earner is recognized.  Congratulations Gareth Herrington for being our highest earner for the month of November and winning a $10 script card.  Thank you Mrs. Bessert for coordinating this fundraiser for our school, and thank you to all of our families for participating!!

School / Class Tardiness - We have had a drastic increase in tardies over the past few weeks.  I know it is a busy time of the year, but it is important that you arrive to school on time.  The school does have a policy pertaining to attendance which does include being tardy.  Policy #5205 states that 'being tardy for school or class three times per semester can result in detention or other suitable discipline'.  To read this policy or any other policy in full, please visit our website.

Parent Jobs - We still have a few families that have not selected a parent job.  It is mandatory that each family fulfill 3 parent job points each school year.  If you have not chosen yours, please contact the office and visit with Mrs. Otten.  She can assist you in finding a job.  You can also visit our website and click on the 'Parent Jobs' tab at the top right of your screen.  There you will find what jobs are still available.             

Upcoming Birthdays - December (14) Xiara Leon  (21) Natalie Church  (21) Julie Morrison  January (02) Victoria Sparks (03) Haley Patton  (08) Madeline Sumner

Upcoming Events - December (15) Christmas Program Rehearsal K-8 3:30 - 5:30  (17) Christmas Program Rehearsal K-8 3:30 - 5:00  (18) Christmas program 6:30 ROC (19) 1/2 Day  (22) Christmas Break Begins  January  (05) Teacher In-Service  (07) Classes Resume   

Lost and Found - We did have a few items claimed Wednesday from our lost and found, however we still have quite a bit left.  We will take whatever items are left unclaimed by December 19th to The Warm House in Warsaw.  Please be sure to stop in and see if any of our 'goodies' belong to you.

Christmas Tree Needed - We are looking for a large Christmas tree to decorate the foyer.  If you have one you would like to donate for the season, please let the office know.   

Spanish Caroling - Mrs. Leon's Spanish classes will be going caroling this Friday, December 5th.  They plan to leave the ROC at 8:00 pm and hope to be done around 1:00 am.  Mrs. Leon would like all current Spanish I and II students to attend, but she has also invited her former Spanish students to participate if they would like.  All permission slips must be turned in before they can go Friday night.  If you would like them to visit your house that evening, please let Mrs. Leon know.  It is traditional for the host / hostess to invite the the carolers inside and offer them some treats and warm drink for around 25 persons.  

Christmas Program - Applewood's traditional Christmas program is fast approaching, and all junior high and elementary students have been working on memorizing their songs and lines for the performance on Thursday, December 18th.  Please, remind your child to take time to memorize their lines at least 20 min. every homework day.  They have also received a cd with songs they are learning.  Please play the cd as much as possible.  Junior High costumes for this performance are a basic cowboy or cowgirl look.  Mrs. Leon plans to send home a letter on Wednesday outlining any additional costume needs.  Dress rehearsals will be December 15 from 3:30 - 5:30 and again on December 17 from 3:30 - 5:00.

Bell Ringing - Our high school students will once again have the opportunity to ring the bell for the Salvation Army red kettle.  If your child (grades 9-12) wishes to participate, please see Caroline Kelly.  They will be ringing on December 6th at the east entrance of Wal-Mart from 9-11 and 11-1.  

Family Club Script Cards - As you begin your Christmas shopping, please think about how you may be able to use script cards this holiday season.  Mrs. Rehmer has purchased some additional cards to meet your needs.  It's a great way to meet your $100 commitment that each family must earn while buying the things you were already planning to buy anyway.  

Unclaimed dishes - We have several dishes in the office that were unclaimed after our Thanksgiving feast.  Please be sure to stop in and see if they belong to you.  Any unclaimed items will be donated to The Warm House in Warsaw after school lets out December 19th.  

Gift Exchange - Each year our students do a gift exchange on our Christmas party day.  On Wednesday our students exchanged names with each other.  An informational sheet has gone home with your child outlining a maximum dollar amount that each group is asked to adhere to.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office.  

Upcoming Birthdays - (01) Gaye Hiller  (05) David Bessert   

Thanksgiving Feast - 1/2 day for students - Program to begin at 11:30 - Dinner will be served at 12:00 

Lost and Found - We will have a table set up at the Thanksgiving feast showcasing our lost and found.  Please be sure to check it before you leave that day.

Boston Fundraiser - Boston group will have a table set up at the Thanksgiving feast with the following items to sell - 5 Mustang sports bags ($12 each) and 27 ACS travel mugs ($10 each).  Be sure to stop by and do some Christmas shopping!!

Family Club Script Cards - Family Club will have a table set up at the Thanksgiving feast for you to purchase script cards.  Please stop by and get yours before you do 'Black Friday' shopping.  Use them to purchase your Christmas gifts while earning credit towards your family's $100 goal.   

STUCO - Bell Ringing - Our high school students will once again have the opportunity to ring the bell for the Salvation Army red kettle.  If your child (grades 9-12) wishes to participate, please see Caroline Kelly.  They will be ringing on December 6th at the east entrance of Wal-Mart from 9-11 and 11-1.

Christmas Caroling With a Twist - All our Spanish I and II students are already practicing to go caroling on Friday, December 5th, from 8:00 pm - 12:45 am.  We invite all our previous students of Spanish I, II, and Experiential to come and join us that evening (all students will need a signed permission form).  If you would like us to go caroling at your house, please let us know by Monday, December 1st, and include your name, telephone number, and address.  As we come to sing, the hosts invite us inside their home and offer us some treats and warm drinks, then join us for the next home.  If you would like to feed us some treats and warm drink (around 25 persons), let Mrs. Leon know by calling her at 473-2503 or emailing her at dharma.leon@yahoo.com.

Gift Exchange - Each year our students draw names before they leave for Thanksgiving break for our Christmas gift exchange.  Information has gone home with your child (orange sheet) with additional information about this event.      

Upcoming Birthdays - (26) Hannah Boatright  (30) Anna Ward