Applewood Christian School

Hello ACS,                                                                                        

            Well, our year is almost finished. We sadly said good-bye to our seniors on Wednesday. It is amazing how fast the year has flown. We look forward to seeing them graduate tomorrow!

            Our last day of school is Friday, May 11, and will be a half day. We will be finishing the day at 11:30 am; we will not be having lunch that day. On that day, we will be incorporating our year-end clean up during the morning. Please have your kids dress in clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or wet. (Please still follow the school’s dress code.) After cleaning, as time permits, kids will also be playing games outside and this may include water games if weather allows. For parents with students in grades 5-11, we will be canceling our additional clean up day which was scheduled for Thursday, May 17.

            On Friday, May 18, we will be handing out grade cards and collecting all textbooks. Please have your child look through all textbooks to erase any marks, etc.  If your book is a workbook or has your child’s name written on the front, it is consumable and yours to keep.

Last Day of School – Begin with opening and Bible classes as usual; then each student reports to their classroom to do regular Friday clean-up. At 9:30 am, Mrs. Patton will take K-4^th grade outside to play games. At 10:30 am, the 5^th-7^th grade will join Mrs. Patton to play outside games. After all year-end clean up jobs are completed, the 8^th -11^th grade will join Mrs. Patton outside. All students need to be picked up at 11:30 am.

Independent Studies: For any students who plan do to an independent study over the summer, the Academic Committee needs your paperwork by May 16 before 2 pm to receive approval. Thank you!

Happy Birthday to You: May 6 - 31

Students: Taylor Mabry, Boston Middleton, Meredith Crosier, Miranda Crosier, David Boatright, Moriah Schutte, Grace Beaher, Bailey Mabry, Lathon Daniel, Jacob Sims,

Teachers: Kristin DeGraffenreid

Up-Coming Dates:

            May 8              Kindergarten Graduation

            May 10            Spring Sports Awards

            May 11            Last Day of School

            May 14            School Board Mtg

Hello ACS,                                                                                        

            I would like to encourage everyone to make plans to attend “Meet Me at Luigi’s”, our ACS spring drama production, April 27 or 28. Reservations are due by Wednesday, April 25. It will be a great dinner and fun evening for all ages. “Meet Me at Luigi’s” will be a humorous play with a spiritual message. Please call the school or come by the office for tickets!!

            Graduations are quickly approaching! Tuesday, May 8, is our Kindergarten Graduation; a wonderful time to celebrate with our kindergarten families. During this evening we also recognize our retiring teachers. Saturday, May 5, at 2 pm is our Senior Graduation! Each family received an invitation to this graduation today in their red folders. Please plan now to celebrate with us!

            Also, please check our May school calendar as there are several dates concerning the end of the school year.

Costa Rica Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch – Sunday, April 22 at Our Savior Lutheran on West Broadway. It will be a soup/dessert lunch beginning at 11:45 pm or after your church service. Donations only.

“Meet Me at Luigi’s”  - April 27 or 28, 7 pm – Dinner will include lasagna, salad, bread, dessert, and drink. Adults $10; Senior and Students K-12 $8; Ages 3-5 $5. Reservations are required by Wednesday, April 25.

Student Council – They are looking for service projects. If you have any ideas, please contact Lisa Cloud.

Spirit Week – April 23-27 – Tuesday is Senior Recognition for the Girls Soccer team.

            Monday will be pajama day.

            Wednesday will be crazy outfit day.

            Friday will be ACS gear day.

Happy Birthday to You: April 22-28

Students: Joshua Cormican

Teachers: Dharma Leon

Up-Coming Dates:

            Apr 23             Boston Trip Mtg

            Apr 23             School Board Mtg

            Apr 27/28        “Meet Me at Luigi’s”

            Apr 30             Athletic Committee Mtg

            May 2              Seniors Last Day – half day

Hello ACS,                                                                                                 

             It is that time of the year when we are already gearing up for the next school year. We are looking at the following teacher openings: kindergarten; 1^st grade; 3^rd grade afternoons; high school sciences; and some jr high/high school history. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please let us know. We are also accepting student applications which may be downloaded from our website.

            Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball Team! They have been competing this week in the National Christian Homeschool Tournament. They play again tonight and tomorrow. As of this morning, they had made it into the top 4 teams out of 24! Also, congratulations to Meredith and Miranda Crosier who were selected to play on the All-Region team!

Grade Cards – Please remember to return your signed grade cards to the office.

Cognitive Testing – grades 3,7, and 9 – testing Tuesday, March 27. If you have not received an informational letter, please contact the office.

Iowa Basics Testing – grades 2-11 – Testing begins April 2 thru April 4. Grades 2-6 will be testing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Grades 7-11 will be testing only Monday and Tuesday. If you have not received an informational letter, please contact the office.

High School Planning Night – Monday, April 16 - This is for all students and parents in grades 8^th – 11^th. This is a very important evening for all to attend. During this evening, we spend time planning each student’s schedule and diploma track for their high school years. Please make plans now to attend!

Happy Birthday to You: Mar 25-31

Students: Kate Herrington, Zach Shull

Up-Coming Dates:

            Mar 24             Boston Dodge Ball Tournament

            Mar 26             ACS School Board Mtg

Mar 27             Cognitive Testing

            Mar 27             Athletic Com Mtg

            Apr 2-4            Iowa Basics Testing

            Apr 5               Easter Break begins

            Apr 11             Classes Resume

Hello ACS,                                                                                                 

             Our varsity basketball teams are in Des Moines, Iowa, this week for the National Home School Regional Competitions. They both won their games on Thursday and will play again Friday and Saturday. Please in prayer for their abilities, sportsmanship, and safety. Also, Monday evening at 7 pm will be the Sports Awards night for all of our basketball teams!

            Once again, I would like to remind everyone that the week of testing is the first week in April this year. During this week, students in grades 2-11 will be attending school Monday thru Wednesday in the mornings only. Students in grades K-1 will not be in school at all this week; they will complete their testing earlier during their regular class times. This is also the week beginning our Easter break. Additionally, students in grades 3, 7, and 9 will be completing cognitive testing on Tuesday, March 27, in the morning. We will be sending home more information as the time draws near. However, if you have questions now, please feel free to call the office anytime, 827-4700!           

Parent / Teacher Conferences: I am sorry for any confusion this may have caused! We changed the date in October as soon as we discovered there was a conflict. It has also been posted in the bulletin for the last several weeks. The date change was due to the regional basketball tournament date change. It is no longer Mar 8 and will be Mar 13 at 6 pm. We will be handing out 3^rd quarter grade cards at this time also.

State Fair Community College will sponsor a free family connections workshop March 15 on “Today’s Family Food” for adults who are concerned about childhood obesity and diabetes and about what they’re feeding their families. The seminar, designed for parents, grandparents, caregivers and childcare providers, will meet from 6-8 p.m. in Thompson Conference Center A in the Heckart Science and Allied Health Center on the SFCC campus. There is no charge. Registration deadline is March 12. Free childcare will be provided in the Thompson Center. Please call by March 12 to register children. Participants can learn the dos and don’ts of cooking and how to make smart, economical food choices to help children start healthy eating habits. For more information or to register, call Sarah Williams, continuing education coordinator, at (660) 530-5822 or e-mail swilliams19@sfccmo.edu. Registration details are also available at www.sfccmo.edu/workshoponwheels.

Happy Birthday to You: Mar 11-17

None this week.

Up-Coming Dates:

            Mar 12             Sports Awards

            Mar 13             Parent/Teacher Conferences

            Mar 27             Cognitive Testing

            Mar 27             Athletic Com Mtg

Hello ACS,                                                                                         February 15, 2012

            I begin this week’s bulletin on a personal note to explain why the bulletin is posted on a Wednesday and not a Friday. Some of you may know that my husband and I travel to Mardi Gras each year. (Yes, I did say Mardi Gras!) My father-in-law has been leading mission trips there for over 30 years; my husband, Jon, has been assisting him for 14 years. This will be my fifth year to be a part of the team.

            Not only will I be attending, but Mrs. Sparks, Mrs. Bussey, Mr. and Mrs. Cloud and others from Katy Park Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church will be traveling with us. We will join several others of our team in Branson, MO and Grenada, MS. We will be leaving early Friday morning and returning late Wednesday night. Your prayers would be greatly coveted. Please pray for safety, health, and softened hearts. Thank you so much!

            It is wonderful to be in a workplace that understands Christian ministry and missions, and actually encourages it! As with encouraging missions, please don’t forget to support the Costa Rica mission team Tuesday night at El Tapitio.

Snow Days/ One Calls: Everything seemed to go very smoothly for our first snow day. If you did not receive the one call, please call the office so that we can double check our one call roster.

Sick Days/ Appointments: We have had several out the last month with the strain of flu circulating the city. This is just a reminder to please call the office in the morning to let us know if your child will be out sick or leaving early or arriving late. Thank you! This just helps us in the office coordinate with teachers for your child’s school work.

Valentine Party: Thank you to Jesters for allowing us to celebrate Valentine’s Day there! Also, thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Nunes and all the other adults for helping this day be a huge success.

Costa Rica Mission Trip Fundraiser: Tuesday, February 21 at El Tapitio from 5:00-9:00 pm; they will receive 10% of all sales. Come support our high school students who are going to Costa Rica this year.

Girls Soccer: First practice – Tuesday, Feb 28, 7:30 pm- in the ROC gym

Drama Production Members: Please continue to memorize your lines. If you need a script, please see Mrs. Leon.

Happy Birthday to You: Feb 19-25

None this week.

Up-Coming Dates:

            Feb 20             No School

            Feb 20             Athletic Committee Mtg

            Feb 28             ACS School Board Mtg

Hello ACS,                                                                                        

            Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out the vision survey!! We will be using your input as we structure the “extra” things we offer at ACS. Your input has proven interesting and invaluable. If you have not turned yours in, please do so this coming week; your thoughts are important to us as a school family!

            Please mark your calendars as we will be taking Monday, February 20, off of school. This is a day given us by the school board to breathe and relax as it can be a long 2^nd semester between Christmas and Easter break. School work will not be given for Monday; but homework will be given for Tuesday.

Valentine Party- Tuesday, Feb 14 at Jester’s in Warsaw – 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The cost is $6 per person which includes shoes, bowling, and the play space. There is a $20 maximum per family. You are welcome to stay and bowl after 3 pm, standard bowling prices will apply. Each family is asked to bring a snack. Families with the last name beginning A-M please bring a healthy snack, families with last names beginning N-Z please bring a sweet snack. Another option – Jester’s will offer ½ price pizzas and extra large bowls of popcorn for $3.00. They will cook them and place them on the snack tables. If interested, please order as soon as you arrive.

Bookmobile: Bookmobile returns to school Wednesday, Feb 15. Please have your students remember to bring their books back to school next week.

Costa Rica Mission Trip Fundraiser: Tuesday, February 21 at El Tapitio from 5:00-9:00 pm; they will receive 10% of all sales.

Happy Birthday to You: Feb 11-18

Students: Jacob Bergman

Up-Coming Dates:

            Feb 13             Prom Mtg

            Feb 14             Valentine Party

            Feb 20             No School

            Feb 20             Athletic Committee Mtg

            Feb 28             ACS School Board Mtg

Hello ACS,                                                                                       

Spirit days are always exciting at school as sometimes we get unusual costumes  (Joel Reed J) and teachers dressed in ACS gear. Our next up-coming spirit days are Friday, February 3 and Monday, February 13. Mark your calendars and celebrate ACS spirit with us.

ACS’s 25^th anniversary will be next year! As we have seen the school grow and change over the years, the school board and administration would like to gather your input about our growth. Today, we sent home a vision survey for each family. It is our desire that you review our activities and programs as a family unit focusing on what you would like to see for ACS’s future. Your prayer and input are quite valuable to us as we seek God’s direction for the next 25 years!

Read to Succeed: Students in grades K-6 were given forms concerning the read to succeed program through Six Flags. Their reading logs need to be turned in by February 1 in order be eligible for the ticket. If your child has misplaced their log, please let your teacher know Monday.

Student Council Carnival:  January 28, 6-8:30 pm.  Come to the ROC for games and prizes; a concession stand will also be offering homemade chili, cookies, pizza, etc.  The senior events this year are Win It in a Minute and the infamous Pie in the Face. All proceeds go to the student council.

Boston Fundraiser: Volleyball Tournament – Saturday, Feb. 4 in the ROC. 6 person per team minimum; $100 registration; 1^st place receives a trophy and entry fee refund! Concessions will be available; please no outside food and drinks. Registration deadline is Feb. 1^st. First 8 teams will be accepted; age limit is 13 years old and above. To register or for details, please call Chris Mabry at 620-7996. We are encouraging youth groups and churches to form a team and come out for a fun day of fellowship!

Valentine Party- Tuesday, Feb 14 at Jester’s in Warsaw – 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The cost is $6 per person which includes shoes, bowling, and the play space. There is a $20 maximum per family. You are welcome to stay and bowl after 3 pm, standard bowling prices will apply. Each family is asked to bring a snack. Families with the last name beginning A-M please bring a healthy snack, families with last names beginning N-Z please bring a sweet snack. Another option – Jester’s will offer ½ price pizzas and extra large bowls of popcorn for $3.00. They will cook them and place them on the snack tables. If interested, please order as soon as you arrive.

Happy Birthday to You: Jan 29-Feb 4

Students: Isaac Cormican

Teachers: Paula Crosier

Up-Coming Dates:

            Jan 28              Student Council Carnival

            Feb 4               Boston Fundraiser Volleyball Tourney

            Feb 13             Prom Mtg

            Feb 14             Valentine Party

            Feb 20             No School

            Feb 28             ACS School Board Mtg

Hello ACS,                                                                                       

            Spirit Days! During any sports season, we like to encourage our teams by having spirit days. If our team has a home game on a Friday, we celebrate by wearing our ACS gear or our school colors – red, black, and white. For the rest of January, each Friday will be a spirit day. Also, Friday, Jan 20, we will be recognizing our senior basketball players during their games. Come on out and support our ACS teams!

Bookmobile: The bookmobile returns Wednesday, Jan 18^th. If your child has books at home, please remember to return them by Wednesday. Also, we are missing The Door Within by Wayne Thomas Batson and The Nervous System by Helen Frost. If you could please ask your child if they have seen these books, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Student Council News:

FUND RAISER LUNCH!!  The Costa Rica Mission Team will be serving lunch right after church in the ROC on Jan. 22.  It will be a variety of soups, chili, and desserts; donations will go toward the trip.  Families who are going:  Boatright, Cloud, Crosier, Hiller/Shane, Kelly, Leon, Porter, Schutte, Walton.  The team leaves on May 23-30.  They would appreciate any support.  Checks may be written to ACS with a note attached that it is for the Costa Rica Trip. 

Student Council Carnival:  January 28, 6-8:30 pm.  Come to the ROC for games and prizes; a concession stand will also be offering homemade chili, cookies, pizza, etc.  The senior events this year are Win It in a Minute and the infamous Pie in the Face. All proceeds go to the student council.

High School students will be offering tutoring after school for any elementary students needing help.  Please contact Brandy Wassam to set up a schedule.

Student Council has 2 new black long-sleeved medium t-shirts left for sale at $13.50.  Contact Lisa Cloud.

SFCC to sponsor free ‘Love and Logic’ workshop:

State Fair Community College will sponsor a workshop for families Jan. 19 discussing “Love and Logic,” a philosophy of raising and teaching children that allows adults to be happier, feel empowered and be more skilled in interactions with children. The two-hour “Workshop on Wheels” will meet from 6-8 p.m. in Thompson Conference Center in the Heckart Science and Allied Health Center on the SFCC campus. There is no charge. Registration deadline is Jan. 16. The ‘Love and Logic’ philosophy teaches a way of working with children that puts parents and teachers back in control, teaches children to be responsible and prepares young people to live in the real world with choices and consequences. This is the same discipline philosophy that Mr. Jeff White used while a vice-principal at ACS. For more information or to register, call Sarah Williams, continuing education coordinator, at (660) 530-5822 or e-mail swilliams19@sfccmo.edu. Registration details are also available at www.sfccmo.edu/workshoponwheels. The course is sponsored by SFCC’s office of Lifelong Learning.

Happy Birthday to You: Jan 14-21

Students: Jacob Breid, Megan Breid, Raymond Leon, Sydney Bussey, Erin Cloud, Caroline Kelly, Tori Price

Up-Coming Dates:

            Jan 16              Girls’ Soccer Mtg

            Jan 16              Family Club Mtg

            Jan 24              Athletic Committee Mtg

            Jan 26              ACS School Board Mtg

            Jan 28              Student Council Carnival