Applewood Christian School

Hello Applewood Family,
We had a great week at school, filled with the Show-N-Tell of some of God’s amazing creatures.  Sean Carter brought in two large hermit crabs.  Isaac and Jon Kjar brought in a couple snakes that they had found. There was much screaming when Mr. Christopherson brought in an Eastern Hog-nosed Snake.  This nonvenomous snake hisses loudly when it feels threatened.  If this defense fails to scare off an enemy, the snake thrashes around, open its mouth, rolls over and plays dead.  Despite the screams, the students really enjoyed watching and learning about this fascinating reptile (I know I did ).

We had hot lunch for the first time.  The grilled cheese sandwiches were browned to perfection!  Great job seniors!  There were a few younger children who were confused about whether they were signed up for hot lunch or milk or not.  Please talk with your students about what they are getting.  We do have lists of “who gets what” but it makes the process run more smoothly if the student already knows that they are to get white or chocolate milk and that they are supposed to get hot lunch.  Also, we had a few students who were signed up for hot lunch but didn’t like grilled cheese.  This makes for one hungry student all afternoon.  Please review the menu with your students before you order their lunch.

The Book Mobile came yesterday.  Younger students (K – gr.4) are allowed to get two books and are required to keep them at school.  Older students are allowed to take their books home but must return them by the time the Book Mobile returns the next month.  Mrs. Rehmer (our book mobile mom) logs the books that each student checks out.  If a student looses a book, they will be required to pay for it.

Just a reminder about younger siblings and sports practices.  If parents do not plan on picking up their children until after volleyball or soccer practice – the following must occur:  older siblings are required to pick up their younger siblings from their elementary teacher over in the CEL (elementary students are only released to designated individauls and are not allowed to walk off);  there must be someone designated to watch that younger student while their sibling is in practice (coaches & athletes are too busy to watch other students).  This means parents asking another mom that stays for the practice to watch their child.  Also, no one is allowed to play outside unless accompanied by someone 18 yrs or older.  These rules are set up for our students’ safety and in accordance with our insurance company.

Gratefully Yours,
Mrs. Young

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.  And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Col 3:16-17

Announcements

Varsity Volleyball & Soccer Tournament in Columbia Sept 25 & 26.  High school classes for grades 11 & 12 will not be held on Friday (25th).  All other grades;  classes will go on as normal.  Athletes missing class on that day will be required to make up all missed work (including gr. 11 & 12).  Please refer to the coaches blogs for further information.

Family Club Meeting – Monday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 in the Green Room

Teacher Meeting – Monday, Sept. 21 at 3:40 in the Cafeteria in the CEL

End of the day pick up for elementary students.  Parents, unless you have a student in both buildings, please park in the parking lot to the right of the CEL building.  This reduces the amount of students and cars in the one parking lot and makes it a lot safer for the little guys.  Parents must come get their students from their teacher.  Please be timely as teachers may need to leave directly after school.  The students have been getting their chores done quickly so please pick them up at 3:45 on Friday (3:30 on MW).

Needs

Substitute teachers – I want to encourage parents that this is not hard.  Each teacher writes out a lesson plan to be accomplished and makes it as easy as possible for the sub. Subs are paid minimum wage.

Gratitude
Thanks to Jethro for bringing in a very cool snake.

Thanks to Mrs. Rehmer & MAMa (Mother’s Against Methamphetamine) for coming to our rescue and letting us borrow their projector until our new one arrives.

Mark Your Calendar
Nov. 10 – High School field trip

Hello Applewood Families,
Welcome to a new school year!  I know that the 2009-2010 school year is going to be an exciting one.

We have many forms of communication at ACS.  This bulletin is our #1 source of information.  Please be sure to check it each weekend for any information pertinent to you or your student. One-Call is used for anything that is time sensitive.  Email is useful if the information is lengthy or an attachment is needed.  Sometimes, we will send papers home with the students, especially if a signature is needed.  Our student newspaper, the Beacon, will give you a more personal look at ACS events either upcoming or past.  And lastly, we will use the good ‘ole telephone to contact specific individuals.

I will be changing the format of the bulletin somewhat.  Each week along with a chatty note from me and a list of announcements you will also see the following components:

Mark Your Calendar – This section will announce upcoming events without detailed information, so that you can mark your calendar and save the date.
Needs – Specific needs the school has.
Prayer Requests – Things you can be praying about for the school or its families.
Gratitude – This section will be an ongoing thank you note for people and things that we are grateful for.

ACS is putting on an attitude of gratitude!  This year the teachers and students are making a commitment to learn to be “content in any and every situation” (Phil 4:12) and to focus on what they are thankful for.  Each month we will have a theme to focus our gratitude on, and we will have activities throughout the year that help us remember to be thankful.  

As we begin this new school year, let’s remember to be patient with each other as we work out the bugs that come with every new year.

Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Young

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Philip 4:4-7

Announcements
Kick Off Forms – Be sure to bring in all forms completed from your orange kick off folder and turn them into the office, if you have not done so already.

Hot Lunch – Begins next week!  Don’t forget to bring your lunch to the first day of school.

Supplies – There will be an area in both buildings that you can drop supplies off.

School Board Meeting – Due to a conflict with many sporting events, the meeting will be held this month on Sept. 8 at 6:30pm. 
 

Needs
Mrs. Koeller our art teacher is in need of the following recycled and nature items:

 Baby food jars with lids
 Shoes boxes
 Old small terra cotta or plastic planting pots
 Styrofoam veggie or meat trays
 Magazines
 Newspaper
 Ice cream buckets with lids
 Old wire hangers
 Bristle cones
 Pods
 Whole pecan shells
 Acorns

Prayer Requests
Pray for our new families and students as they adjust to ACS.

Gratitude
Thanks to all the teachers for using their personal time to get classrooms ready for the new school year.  Thanks to Mrs. Otten and Mrs. Sparks for the countless hours they put in getting the office cleaned out and organized.

Mark Your Calendar
Nov. 7 – ACS Fund Raising Dinner

Parents,
The combined clean up day went very well, thanks to those students and parents who turned out for the event.  Since the Maplewood deacons gave us such a short notice, I knew there would be many students who would not be able to make it on Saturday.  That’s OK because there is a lot of things that still need to be done to close down the school for the summer.  For those students and parents that were not able to attend the clean up day on May 2, we will be having another day to clean up on Thursday, May 14 beginning at 8:00am and ending at noon. Just a reminder, students in grades 6 – 12 are expected to help with clean up.  Students in grades K – 5 are welcome to work alongside their parent. Parents who are available are encouraged to join us.   Let’s close down one school year and prepare for the next.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Young

Quick teacher meeting – Monday either during lunch (11:15) or right after school (you pick a time that works for you).  Debbie Marsh will tell us what will be happening on the last day of school.

Academic Meeting for Grades 8 – 11 – May 4 at 6:30pm in the ROC.  This is a mandatory event for parents and their students in grades 8 -11.  We will be reviewing each students’ course choices and their graduation eligibility.  This is an extremely important meeting for those students that plan on attending ACS next year, please plan on attending the meeting.

Hannibal Field Trip cancelled – We needed at least 20 students to go on the field trip to Hannibal and we did not get enough so it is cancelled.

Student Council Elections were held last Wednesday.  The following officers were elected for the 2009-2010 school year:
           president:  Micah Church
           vice-pres.:  Melissa Backe
            secretary:  Mariah Wassam
            treasurer:  Ashton Allcorn
            sentinels:  Nathan Church & Hayden Cloud

May Tuition – We do not collect tuition in May, instead we collect book fees ($155 per student) for the next school year.  Also, September’s tuition is due in June to reserve your student’s spot for the 2009-2010 school year.

Kindergarten Graduation – Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.  We will be recognizing the Class of 2021, as well as Book-It and MAACS awards, and end the evening with a reception for the graduates in the AWANA room.  We encourage the whole ACS family to attend.

Last Day of School – We are having a special finale to the 2008-09 school year, a Mark Twain literary festival put on by the junior and senior high students!  School will start for elementary students at 12:00pm. Junior and Senior high will meet in the morning for set up.  The school day will end at 4:00pm.

The Class of 2009 would like to formally invite our entire Applewood family to attend their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at 3:00pm in the ROC.  Reception to follow.
 
  Class of 2009:        Rhiannon Crosier
                               Aaron Meusborn
                               Uriah Otten
                               Jacob Wassam
                               Rebecca Young
 

Dear ACS Families,
     Another great Prom has come and gone.  The students look forward to it for so long (my daughters got their dresses in Decemeber!) and then it is over.  The prom is an opportunity for the junior class to do something special for the seniors.  This year’s theme was Phantom Masquerade.  Anne Anderson and the junior parents did a great job creating a setting worth of a Phantom of the Opera production.  The food was wonderful and the students enjoyed a night of dancing and fellowship.  The parents had a great time as well and most of them found their way to the dance floor before the night was over.  All in all it was a very relaxed and enjoyable evening for everyone.   Wonderful memories were created and will be remembered when the pictures are passed around.     For anyone who may not be aware, ACS pictures of many of our events can be found at the following web site:  http://public.fotki.com/spbrh1983/  Password is “ACS”.  Be sure to check the picture web site to see how everyone looked. 
Yours In Christ,
Mrs. Young

Teachers – Please check your email for information on teacher evaluations Monday & Wednesday.

April 22 Chapel – Our team that went to Honduras will be presenting a slide show and will talk about their time sharing Christ with the people of Honduras.  Everyone is welcome!

We need your help! – We are still in need of parents to help cook for the dinner part of the play on April 24 & 25.  Families that need parent volunteer points by the end of the school year are encouraged to call the office or Mrs. Crosier. 

Sense and Sensibility Dinner Theatre this week! -  Lets show our school spirit and come on out for the play!  Tickets are on sale through the cast or in the office.  Get your tickets early!  We have limited seating at each performance.  Please note the time:
Friday, April 24th, doors open at 6:30 pm for the Buffet Dinner, performance begins at 7:00
Adults: $10.00    Students: $8.00
Saturday, April 25th, Tea & Scones beginning to be served at 12:30 pm, performance begins at 1:00
Adults: $  6.00    Students: $4.00
Saturday, April 25th, doors open at 5:30 pm for the Buffet Dinner, performance begins at 6:00
Adults: $10.00    Students: $8.00    

Academic Meeting for Grades 8 – 11 – May 4 at 6:30pm in the ROC.  This is a mandatory event for parents and their students in grades 8 -11.  We will be reviewing each students’ course choices and their graduation eligibility.  Please plan on attending.

May Tuition – We do not collect tuition in May, instead we collect book fees ($155 per student) for the next school year.  Also, September’s tuition is due in June to reserve your student’s spot for the 2009-2010 school year.

School Board Meeting - Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 pm in the Green room.

Upcoming Events:
 April 24 & 25 – ACS school play:  Sense & Sensibility
 April 29 – Student Council Elections
 May 1 – Seniors last day of school
 May 4 – Academic meeting for grades 8 – 11 and their parents 
 May 12 – Kindergarten graduation   
 May 15 – Last day of school – Literary Festival  noon to 4:00
 May 16 – Graduation of Class of 2009

Testing:
April 6 – Iowa Basic Testing  - Kindergarten – 11
April 7 - Iowa Basic Testing -  Grades 1 – 11
April 8 - Iowa Basic Testing - Grades 1 – 8  
During the week of the Iowa Basic Testing, students have no regular classes and no homework.  Testing begins at 8:30 and ends around 11:30.  Parents need to ensure that students get a good night sleep before a testing day.  Also students need to be fed a good breakfast that morning.   Students should bring the following for each testing day:  two #2 pencils, a good eraser, a snack, a water bottle, and a book to read.  High school students need to bring a calculator.

Cast of Sense & Sensibility - We will be painting the set tomorrow.  Be sure to bring paint clothes, a lunch, and a brush or roller.  We should be done around 3:00pm.

Resurrection Break – We will not have school from April 9 – 14.

School Wide Easter egg hunt – Friday, April 17 during lunch recess (11:45 – 12:30).  Each student is asked to bring in one dozen filled plastic eggs.  Eggs can be filled with candy, erasers, stickers, small toys.  Please NO money.  Younger siblings are welcome to join us.

We need your help! – We are still in need of parents to help cook for the dinner part of the play on April 24 & 25.  Families that need parent volunteer points by the end of the school year are encouraged to call the office or Mrs. Crosier. 

Sense and Sensibility Dinner Theatre -  Tickets are on sale through the cast or in the office.  Get your tickets early!  We have limited seating each performance. 
Friday, April 24th,    at 7:00 pm  Adults: $10.00    Students: $8.00     Buffet Dinner  
Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 pm  Adults: $  6.00    Students: $4.00     Tea & Scones
Saturday, April 25th at 6:00 pm  Adults: $10.00    Students: $8.00     Buffet Dinner

Upcoming Events:
 April 18 – Prom
 April 24 & 25 – Sense & Sensibility
 April 29 – Stuco Elections
 May 1 – Seniors last day of school
 May 4 – Academic meeting for grades 8 – 11 and their parents 
 May 12 – Kindergarten graduation   
 May 15 – Last day of school – Literary Festival 
 May 16 – Graduation of Class of 2009

Hello ACS Families,
     School is back to normal with all grades back in class.  Both mission teams had incredible experiences last week. 
     The local mission group assisted Birthright on Monday by moving all the articles for sale from their storage facility over to Our Savior Lutheran Church, then organized and priced the articles.  On Friday they assisted with the actual sale and then boxed up what ever was left over for the people at Open Door.  Mrs. Wester said that thanks to the ACS students, this year the set up went smoother than it had ever went before.  On Wednesday the group went to the Union City Mission in Kansas City.  There the students toured the facility, served lunch to homeless people, washed dishes, organized the large pantry where they store the food, cleaned out the vans that they use to pick people up, cleaned up the youth room, and made dinner that evening.  At the facility they met a family with 10 children.  The students were impressed with how polite and well behaved the children were.  The students are interested in returning again, perhaps this summer.
     The Honduras team had a wonderful experience and took many pictures that are being organized into a slide show that will be shown at chapel on April 22nd.  On one day, the students had to hike a mountain to a village where they did a VBS program.  They toured a banana plantation another day.  They had a special evening set aside for the local missionaries and their families where they made a meal for them, Rhiannon did a special dance performance, Hannah clowned and made balloons, and the team fellowshipped and encouraged the missionaries.  For most of their stay, they held VBS classes and sports clinics for the students in the public schools.  They also constructed a house for a family.  The thing that stands out in the students minds is how fascinated the Honduran children were with all of them.  Many of the pictures I saw were of our students being surrounded by the children, playing with the children, and holding the children.
      Hearing the stories of the students and their experiences encourages me.  ACS desires for our students to learn to share the gospel and give of themselves as servants for others.  Our students worked hard last week and they were blessed by their efforts.  They learned to rely heavily on God for their strength.  I pray that the lessons they have learned last week will stay with them always.

Yours In Christ,
Mrs. Young

Report Cards - Went out today (3/23/09), please review, sign, and return them to the office.

Teacher Surveys - Several families have not yet returned teacher evaluations surveys.  Please fill these out and return them to the office as soon as possible.

MAACS Junior High - March 27.  This field trip for junior high students (gr. 7 & 8) is now considered OPTIONAL.  Those students who are not interested in attending MAACS will have a normal school day.  Those students still interested in attending must return permission slips by Wednesday to attend.   An email explaining the change of plans will go home to all junior high parents.

MAACS Senior High - March 26 & 27.  This is an optional field trip.  Students planning on attending need to sign up in the office and pick up a permission slip to be returned by Wednesday.  Work missed is due on Monday, March 30.

Great Escape - ACS social for grades 9 & 10 - Saturday, March 28.  The students will meet in the ACS parking lot at 2:45 pm.  They will go to the Washington Park Skating Rink in Jefferson City from 4 - 5:30.  Following skating they will be going to dinner at Olive Garden and returning home around 8:00pm.  Students need $5.00 for skating and money for dinner.  Students need to RSVP to Courtney by Friday. 

Testing - Cognitive testing April 2 - grades 3, 7, & 9 only.  No homework that day for those grades.  Iowa Basic Testing - April 6, 7, and 8 for grades K - 11.  During the week of the Iowa Basic Testing, students have no classes and no homework.  They are done before lunch. 

Sense and Sensibility Dinner Theatre -  Tickets are on sale through the cast or in the office.  Get your tickets early!  We have limited seating each performance. 
               Friday, April 24th,    at 7:00 pm  Adults: $10.00    Students: $8.00     Buffet Dinner  
               Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 pm  Adults: $  6.00    Students: $4.00     Tea & Scones
               Saturday, April 25th at 6:00 pm  Adults: $10.00    Students: $8.00     Buffet Dinner

Upcoming Events:
March 26 - Prom meeting
March 25 - Senior Meeting
April 2 - Cognitive testing grades 3, 7, 9
April 6, 7, 8 - Iowa Basics testing grades K - 11
April 9 - 14 - Resurrection Break
April 17 - School wide Easter egg hunt
April 18 - Prom

Hello Parents,
     This weekend was full of events that showcased the talents talents that God has gifted our students’ with.  Friday evening was awards night for basketball season.  While we were waiting for the participants to arrive, my husband played the slide show from the 2005 basketball season.  It is amazing how far our sports teams have come!  We owe that to the many dedicated parents that not only keep out sports program running but to those who help to build it to be better each year.
     Saturday evening we enjoyed the 2nd annual Student Council Talent Show.  It is always a joy for me to see students push beyond their comfort zones and do something that they did not think they could do. 
     Events such as these make the difference between ACS just being a school and being a family.  It is during events like these that parents get to sit together, have coffee and visit with another parent they may not know.  The kids also enjoy the opportunity to see their friends outside of the classroom.
    This Saturday, ACS is hosting a special social for Elementary students (grades K – 5) and their parents.  I encourage you not to miss this evening.  I have been promised that their will be fun for everyone.  This also gives elementary parents a chance to get to know other parents you may not have met.
     What makes a school a family?  It is the closeness of the families involved.

Yours In Christ,
Pamela Young

Elementary Social – Saturday, March 14 at 6:30 - 9:00pm at Cornerstone Church on west 16th street.  Volunteers are still needed to bring pies and help set up.  We are asking everyone who attends to help clean up.  Questions?  Please call Kim Mabry 668-9996.

Special Chapel – for mission teams send off this Wednesday, March 19 at 8:15 am in the sanctuary.   Parents are always welcome to attend.  Teachers please be present for this.

Parent Teacher Surveys - A large envelope went home with your students on Friday.  Enclosed you will find parent surveys for each teacher that your student has except fine arts.  Please take a moment to answer the questions on the surveys and let us know your impression of your students' classes.  This is not an opportunity to strike out at a teacher if you have unresolved issues.  Matthew 18 directs us to take those types of issues directly to the person involved.  Please turn the envelope into the office by this friday, March 13.

Basketball Photos - Basketball photo packages are in!  They are FREE of charge to all players.  Should you wish to make a donation to the athletic fund ($10 is suggested).  The package includes the following:
• 8 X 10 collage
• 4 X 6 team picture
• 4 – 4 X 6 hero shots
Additional pictures may be ordered if desired.  Email Mr. Young for any additional orders.

MAACS Field Trip for grades 3 - 6.  Friday, March 20 students will attend MAACS Fine Arts Competition in Independence, MO.  We will need parents to help drive and chaperone students.  If you are interested please call the office.

MAACS Junior High - March 27.  This is a mandatory field trip for junior high students (gr. 7 & 8).

MAACS Junior & Senior High – March 26 & 27.  This is an optional field trip.  Students planning on attending need to sign up in the office.  Work missed is due on Monday, March 30.

Great Escape ACS social for grades 9 & 10 – Saturday, March 28.  The students are heading to Jefferson City to ice skate and have dinner.  Details will be sent via email.

Report Cards – Due to the high school being on mission next week, the report cards will go out Monday, March 23.

Sense and Sensibility Dinner Theatre –  Tickets are on sale through the cast or in the office.  Get your tickets early!  We have limited seating each performance. 

Friday, April 24th,    at 7:00 pm  Adults: $10.00    Students: $8.00     Buffet Dinner  
Saturday, April 25th at 1:00 pm  Adults: $  6.00    Students: $4.00     Tea & Scones
Saturday, April 25th at 6:00 pm  Adults: $10.00    Students: $8.00     Buffet Dinner
We still need help!

Volunteers still needed:   The following is a list of coordinators to contact:
Mrs. Paula Crosier             Cooking meals          Needs cooking help
Mrs. Amber Harshner         Decorating ROC        Needs helpers (table setting)
Seamstresses                   Sewing costumes     

List of props still needed:
Dining room table (dark stain preferred, enough to fit six chairs)
Tea set for 6 (cups and saucers) and tea pot
Bowl to bring water to sick bed
Various figurines to decorate fireplace mantel and tables
Hand held fans (wooden frames with lace preferred, but will accept plastic with lace)
Fruit bowl for centerpiece on dining table
Fireplace electric log grate set
3 tiered server in silver (3-5)

Upcoming Events:
• March 26 – Prom meeting
• March 25 – Senior Meeting
• April 2 – Cognitive testing grades 3, 7, 9
• April 6, 7, 8 - Iowa Basics testing grades K – 11
• April 9 – 14 – Resurrection Break
• April 17 – School wide Easter egg hunt
• April 18 – Prom

Yearbook  – Money for the yearbook was due last Friday.  Please send in your $19.00 to the office tomorrow.  We are pleased to announce that four moms have come forward to take on the yearbook for next year.  They will actually be taking it one step further and will be offering it as an after school club for students to learn and help.  Thank you for your willingness to serve!

Honduras Mission team – still needs more toothbrushes and washcloths.
 
BMX Show – Monday, March 2 from 1:00 – 1:45.  The date is finally here!  Those students who sold 10 items at the fund raiser this past fall earned the chance to watch the BMX show. 

Girls Basketball Team goes to Oklahoma this week for a regional home school tournament.  They are asking for your prayers for safe travels, no injuries, and the strength to do their best.  

Spring Sports Awards – Friday, March 6 at 6:45pm.  Basketball players and their families and friends are welcome to attend.  Each family is asked to bring a dessert to share.

ACS Talent Show – Saturday, March 7 at 6:30pm.  Cost is $5.00 each at the door, $15 for a family.  Little guys 2 and under are free.  Students participating in the show or working it are not required to pay.    Students need to sign up if they are interested in performing by tomorrow, Feb. 23!  MAACS performers are required to do their performance for the talent show.

MAACS Field Trip for grades 3 - 6.  Friday, March 20 students will attend MAACS Fine Arts Competition in Independence, MO.  We will need parents to help drive and chaperone students.  If you are interested please call the office.

Upcoming Events:
• March 4 – end of 3rd quarter.
• March 14 – 21 – Mission trip to Honduras
• March 19 & 20 – Elementary MAACS
• March 26 & 27 – High school MAACS
• March 28 – Great Escape for grades 9 & 10

MAACS Important Dates -
 -Spot Check Performance - 2/23/09
 -Performance Practice - 3/5/09
 -ACS Performance during Talent Show – 3/7/2009
All Art Entries-Progress Schedule/Dates
 -Jr./Sr. High Spot Check - 2/27/09
 -Elementary Spot Check - 3/6/09
 -Jr./Sr. High Spot Check - 3/13/09
***ALL ART ENTRIES TURNED IN AT SCHOOL THE MONDAY BEFORE THE COMPETITION BY 3:30PM. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ENTERED***    
ELEMENTARY DUE DATE: 3/16/09                        
JR./SR. HIGH DUE DATE:  3/23/09