Applewood Christian School

Hello ACS,                                                                                  
        As October gives way to November, I encourage you to stay up-to-date on the bulletin and event calendar. We have a lot of exciting events coming up in the first week of November. Please plan to attend parent/teacher conferences Monday, November 1st, as this is a great opportunity for you to meet and talk with your child’s teachers. Additionally, the fundraiser dinner is Saturday, November 6th; please continue to prepare for this major event. Every year this proves to be a fun and memorable evening.
       Finally, please keep our girls varsity volleyball team in your prayers as they are traveling to Wichita, Kansas, this weekend for a tournament. 

Lost and Found:
Parents, our lost and found is growing with jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. We will have a table set up the night of conferences for you to retrieve any lost items.

Parent Jobs Still Available: JV/V Boys Basketball team mom, JH Girls Basketball team mom, Winter Sports Award coordinator. If you are interested in any of these jobs or still need to obtain points, please contact Lorna Sparks.

Basketball Practice and Team Meeting:
Pre-season meeting is set for Varsity and JV on November 8 before practice starts at First Baptist Church. Girls will meet in the gym foyer at 4:30 pm and boys at 6:15 pm.
 
Happy Birthday to You:
We do not have any birthdays this week.

Memory Verse: Goodness
Micah 6:8 - He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? (NKJV)

Up-Coming Dates:

Nov 1  Parent/ Teacher Conferences, ROC
Nov 5  Fall Sports Awards
Nov 6  Fundraiser Dinner, ROC
Nov 12  Student Council Lock-In
Nov 16  High School College Night

Hello ACS,                                                                                  
     Congratulations to our Seniors! It was a fabulous and fun evening the night of your recognition. Remember that tomorrow is our Varsity Volleyball tournament. There is a change of location for this tournament. It will be at the Smith-Cotton junior high school gym (the old high school).

Prom Meeting: Juniors and their parents we will be having a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 4:30 pm in room 201 at the ROC. Those responsible for gathering dates please come prepared and everyone please bring your personal calendars.

Art Contest and Display: All of our art students in 4 – 12 grades have created a  Christian Heroes Poster for First Baptist Church’s Christian Heritage Celebration. All students will be awarded ribbons and certificates. If you would like to see the display, the celebration is at First Baptist Church, Sunday, Oct. 31 from 5:00-8:00 pm. All are welcome; sandwiches and treats will be served.
 
Student Council:
SSLC food drive- Saturday, October 23- Please meet at 4205 Green Circle in Country Club Estates at 10 am to hand out fliers. On Wednesday, October 27, the food drive starts at 4 pm. You will pick up food in Country Club Estates first; then work in shifts at Open Door taking in food until 8 pm. Please sign up at the next StuCo meeting on Wednesday, October 20.
StuCo Lock-In – November 12 – For grades 9-12. Parents needed to chaperone. Details TBA.

Student Council Spirit Wear: Remember the deadline to order shirts is Friday, Oct. 22.

Happy Birthday to You:
Students: Kameryn Wassam, Alexandra Luvin

Memory Verse:
I Peter 1:13-16: “Obey God because you are his children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of doing evil; you didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God –who chose you to be his children – is holy. For he himself said, “You must be holy because I am holy.” (NLT)

Up-Coming Dates:

Oct 18  Boston Trip meeting, ROC Family Club meeting, ROC
Oct 20  Prom Planning meeting, Rm 201
Oct 21  ACT PLAN Test – 10th Grade, ROC
Oct 26  School Board meeting, ROC
Oct 29-30 Varsity Volleyball Tournament, Wichita

Hello ACS,

    Congratulations to our Varsity volleyball team for a great job at their tournament! They took 2nd place in the tournament overall and tied for 1st in pool play! Great job, girls!! Congrats also to the soccer team as they played hard and well. Great job, guys! Please remember in prayer those that were injured over the weekend, especially Will Gabbert.  Finally, this Friday will be Senior Recognition night for our soccer and volleyball players. Come on out and support our seniors and our teams!
     As we transition into October, our new fruit of the month is self-control. Let’s be mindful as parents, teachers, and students that we all need to work on this attribute in our studies, attitudes, words, and works. May God bless you all as we strive to be more holy as He is holy!

Lost and Found:
Just letting the parents know we have a lost and found at the school in the ROC. Please periodically check the black shelving unit outside of the office. We receive water bottles, shirts, and many miscellaneous items throughout the week. If you are looking for something specific, ask in the office as it may be there in our cabinet “lost and found”.

Tutoring Available:
The student council will be providing tutoring to those who may be wishing additional help. You may contact Brandy Wassam (660-298-3551) or Lauren Lansing (660-281-3839) for details or further information. This is a free service to any grade student in any subject.

Student Council ACS Wear:
A correction to the order form: XL is available at the same price as Large.  The complete design is posted on the office door.  The deadline for orders is October 22.

Happy Birthday to You:
Students: Hayleigh Snyder
Teachers: Debbie Cormican, Debra Church 

Memory Verse:
I Peter 1:13-16: “Obey God because you are his children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of doing evil; you didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God –who chose you to be his children – is holy. For he himself said, “You must be holy because I am holy.” (NLT)

Up-Coming Dates:

Oct 2  Junior Varsity Volleyball Tournament, ROC
Oct 5  State Fair College and Career Day
Oct 8  Senior Recognition for Soccer and Volleyball
Oct 16  Varsity Volleyball Tournament, ROC
Oct 21  ACT PLAN Test – 10th Grade, ROC

Hello ACS,

We have had another great week of school! Just to let you know that tomorrow is the junior high volleyball teams’ tournament at ACS. Come support our girls, if you can. Also, next weekend our soccer team and varsity volleyball team will be competing in Columbia for a tournament. If you can, support them with your presence. If not, please support them with your prayers for safety and sportsmanship.

Happy Birthday to You:
Each week I will list the birthdays for the up-coming week. However, since this is a new addition to our bulletin. I will list all up-coming and those past in September.
 Students: Noel Porter, Theo Rieckhoff, David Desmond, Kris Wassam, Amanda Cormican
 Teachers: Mrs. Herrington, Ms. Self, Mrs. Greer

Memory Verse:
James 1:12 -- “God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” (NLT)

Parent Volunteer Jobs:  If you have not received a job description for your particular job, please let Lorna Sparks know. Also, please remember to check the calendar for when the job needs to be done. Thank you.

Directory Updates:
Desmond’s email – desmond@iland.net
Sparks’ cell numbers – Lorna 620-2863, Ben 620-2865
Mrs. Beth Robbins – 33495 Sagrada Beach Rd.  Lincoln, MO 65338
   668-3757

Up-Coming Dates:

Sept 20 School Board Meeting, ROC, 6:30 pm
Sept 23 Elementary Field Trip 
Sept 24-25 Soccer and Varsity Volleyball Tournament, Columbia
Sept 27 National Christian College Fair, KS
Oct 5 State Fair College and Career Day

Hello to all of ACS! We hope you are having a wonderful summer. In between getting ready for this upcoming school year, we have enjoyed some rest and relaxation. We are very excited about what the Lord has been doing in preparing us for our new challenge as co-principals of ACS. You will see many new faces this year as administration changes, teachers change, and students change. Hope you are as excited about it as we are!

For the rest of the summer, please periodically check the website for new bulletins and calendar additions. The calendar is consistently changing as games and other items are continually added.

One new item to note on the calendar: ACT testing dates. If you click on a certain date, it will tell you the deadline for registering for that particular one. You may register at www.actstudent.org. Sophomores you are not too young to think about taking this test. Juniors it is highly recommended you do so this school year. And seniors, you need to take it as soon as possible as this affects many scholarship opportunities.

Be looking for a postcard this month with details about the pool party.

Finally, students, I hope you are reading for the summer reading program. We don't want the end of summer to sneak up on you and then you need to cram. Remember, this only stimulates your mind and helps you become a better student in the long run. :)

Up-Coming Dates:

July 27  Pool Party, 5 pm, Centennial Pool
August 19  New Student Orientation, 6 pm, Sanctuary
August 26  ACS Kick Off, 6:30 pm, Sanctuary
August 30  First Day of School

Congratulations to the cast and crew of the “Big Bad Musical”.  It was a complete success!  As I said “goodbye” to the people that had attended the play, they all had wonderful words of encouragement.  Many that had seen several of our productions said that this was their “favorite”, I know it was mine.  I was honored and touched that you would dedicate your performance to me.  The drama program at ACS has always been important to me because God used my participation in a drama production when I was in 9th grade to radically transform my life.  I pray that you listen to His call and glorify Him while you live your “Happily Ever After”.

In His Service,

Mrs. Young 

Announcements:
Class of 2010 Graduation – The students and parents of the class of 2010 are extending an invitation to all teachers, students, and parents of ACS to attend their graduation ceremony this Saturday, May 8 at 2:00pm in the ROC.  There will be a reception immediately following.

Tuition reminder – ACS does not charge tuition in May but collects book fees for the next school year.  Book fees are $155 per student.

Clean up Day – Thursday, May 27 from 8 am to noon.  There is much to do to close down the school at the end of the year!  There are desks to put up, supplies to store, and everything needs a good cleaning.  Students in grades 5 – 12 are required to attend.  Participation for students in grades K- 4 is optional but need to be accompanied by a parent if they attend. 

Paint crews needed!  Mrs. Rehmer is looking for parents interested in painting the elementary rooms this summer.  Contact the office if you can help.

Summer math tutoring service – call Gaye Hiller.

Summer childcare & VBS program offered for children up to 5th grade.  MWF 7am -5pm for daycare.  MWF 10am – 4pm for VBS program.  For further information, contact the office or call Mrs. Harshner.

Book Turn In day – May 26 & 27.  All school books (including solution manuals), except the consumable books that have the students name written on the cover, need to be turned in on one of these days.  Students will receive their report cards after all books have been turned in and all financial obligations have been met for the 2009-2010 school year.

Parent involvement assessment – as this year comes to a close it is a good time to take a look at parent involvement with the school.  We will be sending an assessment to your home in the mail for you to evaluate your efforts.  This is for you alone!  Please do not send in anything to the office.  If you have questions please contact Mrs. Young or your school board representative.

St. Louis Zoo field trip.  Permission slips need to be turned into the office. 

Boston Group is hosting a fundraising Yard Sale - May 14th.  Donations accepted, see Paula Crosier.

Coaches needed for next year!  If you are interested in coaching (or assistant coaching) the following sports, please contact Mr. Lansing, the athletic director:  varsity boys’ soccer, junior high boys’ soccer, and junior high girls’ basketball.

Dress code reminder - With the arrival of warmer weather, I just wanted to remind parents of some dress code rules.  Shorts need to be fingertip length.  No holes in jeans.  No sleeveless shirts with large arm holes.  No spaghetti straps.  Shirts should be long enough that when you raise your arms your belly is not showing.  Bring sneakers for PE if you are wearing flip-flops.  No hats or sunglasses inside the buildings.

Prayer & Praise:
Thanks to the students and parents that attended the first Clean Up day.  Luke, you really kept Mrs. Young entertained.  Kinser, every muscle in my body was screaming by that night.  I don’t know how you managed to do ten times the work I did but I am really glad you did!

Thanks to all the many parents that helped make the “Big Bad Musical” all that it could be.  From dresses to judges benches; from hair to makeup; from food to programs; we couldn’t do it without the help from our parents!  Thanks for your support! 

A special thank you to Mrs. Leon and Mrs. Harshner for their tireless efforts on behalf of our students.   There is one little wolf that sure would not be where she is without the two of you in her life.

Needs:
Chaperones for the last day of school field trip to the St. Louis Zoo.

Parents to paint the elementary classrooms this summer.

Mark Your Calendar:
May 8             Class of 2010 Graduation at 2:00
May 11            Kindergarten Graduation
May 13            Trip to St. Louis Zoo
May 26 & 27    Book turn in day
May 27            Clean Up Day #2