Applewood Christian School

Hello ACS,
         We had a great start to our new year! Everything went smoothly and all were excited. I am looking forward to all God has in store for us this coming year. Thank you teachers, staff, parents, and students to a great beginning!
         Congratulations go out to our soccer and volleyball teams!! They have started the year off strong with winning teams. I encourage everyone to check out the event calendar and try to see our ACS Mustangs in action!
         Remember as the year progresses, if you have any questions or concerns, we are always here in the office to assist!

Directories: Our school directory, along with other information, was sent home Friday in the red folder. Please remember to check your family’s red folder daily for important information. If you ever need to access the online directory and have forgotten the password, please call the office. I cannot print it here as bulletins are available for all to see, but the directory is accessed only with a password to keep your privacy.

Parental Forms: Parents, if you have not already done so, please turn in all the paperwork that is needed from your kick-off folders.

Milk/Drinks/Snacks: Just a reminder that we will not have milk to serve at lunch until Wednesday. Also, parents, please have your child bring a water bottle to school as sometimes the school water is not the best tasting. Students are also allowed to bring snacks to have at designated times for K-4 and in between classes for 5-12. For some, it is a long time before lunch or till the end of school. :)

Happy Birthday to You: September
I will list all September birthdays from Sept 1-23 in Friday’s bulletin, until then, Happy Birthday!

Up-Coming Dates:
 Sept 13         Family Club, 5 pm
 Sept 13         Athletic Committee Meeting, 7:15 pm
 Sept 14         Academic Committee Meeting, 2 pm

Hello ACS,
        Congratulations are the theme for this month’s bulletin!! First, congratulations to Mrs. Gaye Hiller who will be our new Vice-Principal! The board met and made this decision final June 20. She will officially begin July 1. If you get the chance, let her know how much you appreciate her filling this new position and stepping out to follow God in her life!
        Second, congratulations to Kate Herrington. She was awarded the Super A-Team award from the Central Missouri Electric Cooperative. She was one of only two that received the Super A-Team award. A-Team winners received a $50 savings bond and Super A-Team winners received a $100 savings bond! Seven total awards were given. Congrats, Kate!

POOL PARTY – July 26: You should have received a postcard from the family club with the details for our summer pool party and other summer dates. If you have questions, please call Jacinda Wassam at 298-3551 or 473-6060.

First Day of School: Wednesday, September 7 – We are returning to our original start date of the first Wednesday following Labor Day!

Summer Reading:  http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/celoop/1000.html. To recap the requirements: Grades K to 5 need to read 750 minutes or 12 ½ hours this summer. Grades 6 to 12 need to read 3 books. Using the reading list, please read two books for your grade level; then another of your choosing. Finally, have your mom or dad record the reading to turn in at the beginning of the year; if you read above and beyond, we will have a special treat for you! Lastly, NO written reports!!
 
Happy Birthday to You: July
Students: Mariah Wassam, Chase Christmas, Katie Wassam, Gareth Herrington,
Leighah Aquino
Teachers: Gina Kjar, Amber Harshner

Up-Coming Dates:
     July 26           Pool Party
     August 23      Town Hall Mtg
     August 25      New Student/Family Orientation
     August 29      Teacher In-Service
     August 31      Teacher In-Service

Hello ACS,
       Well, after an interesting week of storms, I hope and pray all are safe and well. In these moments you truly reflect on what is important and what is not. I thank God that He continues to watch out and care for each of us!!

First Day of School: Wednesday, September 7 – We are returning to our original start date of the first Wednesday following Labor Day!

Summer Swim Lessons: If interested, registration for the American Red Cross swim lesson for all ages will be June 7 & 8, from 9 am – 6 pm, at Convention Hall. For further information call the Pettis County Chapter at 827-0618.

Summer Reading: Each family should have received a sheet about the summer reading program at book turn-in. There was a mistake in the website address; the correct one is: http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/celoop/1000.html. To recap the requirements: Grades K to 5 need to read 750 minutes or 12 ½ hours this summer. Grades 6 to 12 need to read 3 books. Using the reading list, please read two books for your grade level; then another of your choosing. Finally, have your mom or dad record the reading to turn in at the beginning of the year; if you read above and beyond, we will have a special treat for you! Lastly, NO written reports!!
 
Summer Tutoring: Mrs. Gaye Hiller will be offering tutoring this summer for Algebra ½, Algebra I, and Algebra II. It will be on Tuesdays beginning June 7 through August 9. The sessions are as follows: Alg II 9-10 am; Alg I 10-11 am; Alg ½ 11-12 pm. The cost is $5 per student per session. Please contact Mrs. Hiller as soon as possible if interested, 660-619-7581.
 
Happy Birthday to You: June
Students: Carla Leon, Sevannaugh Aquino, Tia Shane, Sarah Greer, Emma Greer, Lucas Lansing
Teachers: Lorna Sparks, Shannon Koeller, Melissa Bussey, Kelley Bergman

Up-Coming Dates:
        July 26           Pool Party
        August 23      Town Hall Mtg
        August 25      New Student/Family Orientation

Hello ACS!
        Our Senior Graduation is May 7 at 2 pm. You are all invited to come celebrate this momentous occasion in their lives. Finally, May 10, we will be having our Kindergarten Graduation. We ask everyone to join us this evening as we recognize our youngest class. This same evening we will also recognize several personnel who will not be returning to school next year – Shannon Carter, Amber Harshner, Dale Tankersley, Judy Meyer, and Beth Robbins. We will be doing a card shower for these individuals; if you would like to, you may leave your card in the office by Monday, May 9. 
 
Bookmobile:  Our last visit from the bookmobile was before Easter break. If your child checked out books, please return them to school by Monday, May 9.

Scrip Cards: Thanks to the 35 families who have placed orders! In only two months, we have made $563.30! We will continue over the summer; you will receive information in the mail about how and when to place orders. Orders forms for Monday May 9th were sent home today, Friday, May 6th.

Clean Up Day: Thursday, May 19, will be our annual clean up day. We need all students in grades 7-11 to be present. If you cannot make it, you must call the office by Friday, May 13. Younger students may be present with parental supervision. Parents are always welcome!

Book Turn In and Grade Cards: Friday, May 20, will be the day to return all non-consumable books. Please make sure books are free from personal papers and pencil marks. Also, any outstanding fees need to be paid before grade cards are released to you.

Lost and Found: Please check the black cubby outside of the office to see if any items belong to your child. We will have all remaining items out on tables Friday, May 20, when books are returned. Any items not claimed by then will be donated to Open Door.

Summer Tutoring: Mrs. Gaye Hiller will be offering tutoring this summer for Algebra ½, Algebra I, and Algebra II. It will be on Tuesdays beginning June 7 through August 9. The sessions are as follows: Alg II 9-10 am; Alg I 10-11 am; Alg ½ 11-12 pm. The cost is $5 per student per session. Please contact Mrs. Hiller as soon as possible if interested, 660-619-7581.
 
Happy Birthday to You:
Students: Taylor Mabry, Lauren Lansing, Boston Middleton, Meredith Crosier, and Miranda Crosier
Teachers: Judy Meyer

Memory Verse: Faithfulness
Matthew 25:21 – “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”

Up-Coming Dates:

May 7        Senior Graduation
May 10      Kindergarten Graduation
May 17      School Board Meeting
May 19      Clean Up Day, grades 7-11
May 20      Book Turn In, Grade Cards Handed Out

Hello ACS, 
        We invite all our Applewood families to come see “Anne of Green Gables” tonight at 7 pm or Saturday at 2 or 7 pm. Tickets are only $5 for adults, $3 for students (K – 12), or a budget family ticket of $20. You may buy your tickets at the door and make checks payable to ACS. The eighth grade class will be selling concessions during intermission as a fundraiser for their Boston trip. We are also dedicating all three performances to the tireless workers in the Children’s Division of Social Services in Pettis County and to all the wonderful families who have fostered or adopted children through the years. In their honor, we are offering free admission to any fostered child who attends any of the performances. See you there!

Easter Egg Hunt: Each year we have an annual Easter egg hunt during lunch for all grades. It will be Friday, April 29; the week we return to school. Each student is asked to bring a dozen filled eggs and a basket or sack to use to collect eggs. Eggs can be filled with gum, candy, stickers, erasers, etc. Homeroom moms are asked to be at school by 10:30 am to help hide eggs. Younger siblings can participate if they bring in a dozen filled eggs.

Family Club Scrip Cards:  Our first school-wide order for scrip cards was placed Monday morning. We had 12 families place orders and made over $150 in one week!
If you are ordering, your orders will need to be in by Monday morning at 9 am each week.

Happy Birthday to You: 
Students: Jaden Harshner, Luke Rehmer

Memory Verse: Gentleness
Ephesians 4:2 – Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others’ faults because of your love.

Up-Coming Dates:

Apr 18-20  Week of Testing
Apr 21-26  Easter Break
Apr 30       Jr/Sr Prom
May 4       Senior’s Last Day
May 7       Senior Graduation
May 10      Kindergarten Graduation

Hello ACS, 
      We will be having our week of testing April 18-20. During our testing days, we are only in school a half day; all students will be let out by lunch time.  For Kindergarten and First grade students, their teachers do testing in short periods of time during the regular school day; therefore, they will not be in school at all during this week. I mention this now so that families’ can plan childcare accordingly if needed. We will be sending out a letter soon to let you know of our exact time schedule for testing days.

High School Plan Night: Don’t forget this important meeting on Monday, April 4, at 6:30 pm. This is for parents and students in grades 8 to 11. Also, if you have any ACT or PLAN test results that you would like further explanation or to see which classes would benefit you most, please bring these test results with you.

Parent Volunteer Jobs: We need two concession stand managers for the 2011-2012 school year. One would work the fall sport season and the other would work the winter sport season. The position will begin this spring for mentoring purposes. Please contact Lorna Sparks at 660-620-2863 for more information.

Family Club Fundraisers: The family club will be introducing a new opportunity to raise funds for the school. On Wednesday, April 6 at 3:45 pm, there will be a parent meeting to discuss this new program. The program is scrip cards and can be found at www.glsrcip.com.

You + uR Girl Simulcast: Grace Bible Church in Columbia has sent us information inviting all moms and girls, ages 5th grade to college, to attend the simulcast featuring Vicki Courtney, Saturday, April 9. To purchase tickets or for further information, call 573-449-6794 or go to www.gracebiblecolumbia.org.

Happy Birthday to You:
Students: Tayton Pfannenstiel, Marcus Kjar
Teachers: Joyce Nichols

Memory Verse: Gentleness
Ephesians 4:2 – Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others’ faults because of your love.

Up-Coming Dates:

Apr 15  Anne of Green Gables
Apr 16  Anne of Green Gables
Apr 18-20 Week of Testing
Apr 21-26  Easter Break

Hello ACS, 
      The elementary talent show is coming soon. It will take place during the school day beginning at 2:45 pm on Monday, March 28 in the sanctuary. All parents are invited to attend!
      High School Plan Night is quickly approaching; it is scheduled for April 4 at 6:30 pm. This meeting is for all current 8th – 11th grade students and families. It is a vital meeting to discuss classes, grade point averages, college issues, etc. The administration and academic committee highly recommend all to attend.

Boston Fundraiser: Correction: time for El Tapatio is 5-9 pm. On Monday, March 21, the kids will be serving chips and drinks and will receive 10% of all sales. Come on out and get a great meal while you support our 8th grade students.

Senior Graduation: Graduation is scheduled for 2:00 pm, May 7. Please mark it on your calendars. Also, the senior parents are looking for any past decorations, especially the 2010 balloons. If you know of any decorations or where they are located, please contact Sandy Wedemeyer at 660-553-0838.

Priscilla Shirer Simulcast: Katy Park Baptist Church invites all women to the simulcast event Going Beyond, featuring Bible study leader Priscilla Shirer. It will be April 1-2, beginning Friday evening and concluding Saturday afternoon. For tickets, please see Melissa Bussey or call Pam Breid at 660-596-4207.

Happy Birthday to You:
We do not have any for this week.

Memory Verse: Kindness
Ephesians 4:29 – Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. NIV

Up-Coming Dates:

Mar 21  Family Club Meeting
Mar 21  8th Grade Fundraiser @ El Tapatio
Mar 28  ACS School Board Mtg.
Apr 4    High School Plan Night

Hello ACS, 
        This week our varsity basketball teams are headed to the Omaha Regional tournament. Please be in prayer for the safety of travel and of athletes. Also, please pray they play hard and represent Christ in all things!
        Additionally, please don’t forget parent/teacher conferences on Monday, March 14, at 6:00 pm. At this time, we will be handing out report cards for 3rd quarter. It should be a fun and informative evening.
        Finally, due to lack of participation, the student council will be cancelling the talent show scheduled for March 26. We will be scheduling another time for the elementary students who did sign up to showcase their talents. This will take place during the school day beginning at 2:45 pm. and we will announce the date at a later time. We are considering the last week of March. All parents are invited to attend!

Basketball Awards Night: Join us Friday, March 11, at 6:30 pm, as we honor our girls’ and boys’ basketball teams. If you are a parent of a basketball player, please bring a dessert to share.

Christian College Expo: Kansas City, Saturday, March 19 – 9:30 am to 2:00 pm – Free of Charge. Fifty Christian colleges from eleven states will be there. Two 45-minute seminars: 10:30 am- Finding Financial Aid; 11:30 am- Secrets to Studying in College. Location: Colonial Presbyterian Church, 9500 Wornall Road, 95th Street and Wornall Rd, just blocks north of I-435.

Happy Birthday to You:
Students: Hayden Cloud
Teachers: Shannon Carter, Gay Otten, Beth Robbins

Memory Verse: Kindness
Ephesians 4:29 – Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. NIV

Up-Coming Dates:

Mar 7     No School
Mar 11   Basketball Awards Night
Mar 14   Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mar 21   Family Club Meeting
Mar 21   8th Grade Fundraiser @ El Tapatio