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Teachers - Grades are due Monday! Midterm reports will be located in the Green room during the day.
Student Council Election Results - Congratulations to next year's officers! President - Hannah Young; Vice President - Nathan Church, Sentinels - Ashton Allcorn & Hayden Cloud, Treasurer - Becca Young, and Secretary - Melissa Backe.
Drama Schedule for Uncle Phil's - A schedule went home with your students (grades 6 - 10) for the upcoming weeks. Please be sure that your students get to their rehearsals on the required nights.
Summer parent helpers - We are in need of parents who would be willing to help us put together answer keys for the younger math classes. If you can type, we could use your help. Contact Pam.
Tickets - for Uncle Phil's Diner are available in the office. Tickets are $6.00 for ages 3 - 12, $7.00 for age 13 and above.
Prom Meeting – Monday, April 14 right after school.
Prom Tickets – Tickets for students and their parents are $25 each. Parents who would like to join the students half way thrugh the evening for dessert and coffee, tickets are $10 each. Please see Becca or Aaron. Last day for purchase is Monday.
School Board Meeting - Monday, April 21 at 7:00. We will be discussing next year's budget.
HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP!
The Drama Class needs YOUR HELP for Uncle Phil’s Diner! This will be the 9th and 10th grade play for the 2007-2008 school year. It will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 6-8:00 pm. The students are very excited!
We need you to help spread the word and help sell tickets. Tickets are already in the office, or you can approach a 9th or 10th grader. We have promotional flyers for all the churches we represent. Come by the Applewood office and get some for your church’s bulletin boards. Make sure you get your own family’s tickets first, then pick up tickets for friends and neighbors, but please collect the money first. Checks can be made payable to Applewood. Please do so early so we can have an idea of the amount of food to buy and number of tables the students will be serving. We are hoping around 160 people come to our Diner that night.
Uncle Phil’s Diner takes place in 1956, so we encourage everyone to come dressed in their 1950’s costume. You might get the best dressed prize! This will be a FUN FAMILY night of great diner food (hamburgers or hotdogs, Root Beer floats, ice cream with Oreos or Sugar Wafers) and 50’s style entertainment by the Desoto’s live band performers. Yes, there really is a live band coming to perform that night and they are really good!
Please keep these students in your prayers as they are preparing their costumes, memorizing scripted lines, preparing improvisations and learning 50’s songs to sing and dance to. Pray they will do well, but also enjoy this experience.
The following is a list of helpers and some items we still need. If you can donate, please let Mrs. Dharma León know at 829-2869 or e-mail me at carlosl11861@yahoo.com.
Help Needed:
2 Men to help cook the hamburgers on grill. From 5:35- 6:45 pm.
Publicity coordinator to follow up on community events posted on Radio and newspaper
Someone who will make name badges for the actors and waiters
Does anyone know of anybody who has a button making machine to help us make 25 “Vote for Ritchie!” Buttons.
List of Items needed:
Letterman jacket with pins for actor Logan Austin
Mrs. Kathy Greer needs a Prom dress to wear for her role (size 6 or Medium) that approximates a 50’s style. It does not have to be a long dress.
Bag of Bubble Gum (Bazooka or Bubble Yum) for gum bubble blowing contest for at least 40 people
Wall mounted OR table rotary phone (black preferably or taupe colored)
Hula hoops for contest – at least 8 – 10 (borrow them for that night only)
5 cans of Spam for Raffle
5 cans of Ovaltine for Raffle
12 Yo-yo’s for prizes (Oriental Trading sells these by the dozen)
12 Springs (children’s toy known as Slinky) for prizes (Oriental Trading)
Bag of large Tootsie Rolls to give as prizes
40 mini bubble blowing bottles (birthday party treats for goody bags or O.T.)
Birthday hats for 16 persons
Small birthday cake with candles
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Teacher Meeting – Monday, April 7 in youth room.
April 9 is Mid Term for the 4th quarter.
Parents and students grades 8 - 11! High School Planning Night—Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm in the ROC. This is a mandatory meeting as we will be making some decisions about your classes for next year. Class of 2009, you will be voting on your graduation date.
Tickets - for Uncle Phil's Diner are available in the office. Tickets are $6.00 for ages 3 - 12, $7.00 for age 13 and above.
Grades 6 - 8, you are being recruited for cast B for Uncle Phil's! We need students to help with serving that night. Costumes - Boys: jeans, white t-shirts or Hawaiian shirt, sneakers. Girls: Capris or poodle skirt, blouse, cardigan sweater (optional), sneakers, bobby sock.
Schedule for cast A & B of Uncle Phil's will be sent home with students.
Grades K - 5 will be performing at the Kindergarten Graduation on May 13. Students will be receiving a CD of the song they will be learning. Parents, please help your student learn their song. Students will be getting t-shirts for their costume. Cost for the shirt is $3.00. Students will be receiving an order sheet requesting their size. Students will also need to have a flashlight (with batteries).
All students needing service/volunteer hours, parents, and staff are welcome to help out with the Birthright Garage Sale this week. Set–up will be Mon-Wed(Apr 7-9) 9:00am-Noon (or later) at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3700W. Broadway. We will need help pricing items, putting priced items on tables, and organizing items. The actual sale will be Thursday(Apr 10) 8:30am-6:00pm and Friday(Apr 11) 8:30am-Noon. On Thursday, we could use help bagging items, keeping tables neat and organized, and carrying purchased items to cars for people. If you have any questions, or would like to help, contact Marjie Wester at 826-2203 or 287-0072.
Prom Meeting – Tuesday, April 9 at 8:00 pm at Bothwell Hotel for all juniors and their parents.
Prom Tickets – Tickets for students and their parents are $25 each. Please see Becca or Aaron.
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Hello ACS Parents,
Your students should have brought home a field trip permission form from school on Friday. ACS is going on the road! All grades will be attending field trips this Friday, April 4th. I am sorry that we did not give you much advanced warning but we decided to take advantage of an opportunity so here we are moving school to Kansas City! The following is a listing of each grade and the details of their respective field trips:
High School (grades 9 - 12) will be going to Union Station in Kansas City to see the “Bodies Revealed” exhibit. We will also see “The Human Body” at the Extreme Screen Theater. Cost of this field trip is $15.00. We will be leaving the WalMart parking area at 9:00 am and returning at 4:45 pm. Students need to pack a lunch and a drink.
Grades 7 - 8 will be going to the Steamboat Arabia museum and will be learning how to preserve artifacts. Departure and arrival information is not set yet. Please check the bulletin for times on Tuesday. Cost of the trip is $10.00. Students need to bring a lunch and a drink.
Grades 4 - 5 will be going to Tricity Ministries in Independence to attend the Elementary MAACS Fine Arts Competition. Dress code: Girls: church dress or skirt (below the knee) with panty hose or knee sox. Boys: slacks, dress shirt, and tie. Students will need to bring lunch and a drink, as well as money for dinner. Students will be leaving the Walmart parking lot at 6:00 am and returning at 7:00 pm.
Grades K - 3 will be going to Kaleidescope at Crowne Plaza. They will be making a special quilt to hang at school. They will be leaving the WalMart parking lot at 7:30 am and will be returning at 3:30 pm. Students need to pack a lunch and a drink.
The field trips are considered a school function and are considered mandatory. If students are unable to attend for any reason, please contact me as soon as possible. Since we will not be in the classrooms on Friday, students will do their clean up chores on Wednesday and therefore will not be out until 3:45. We are looking forward to a great day filled with fun, fellowship, and learning.
Mrs. Young
Calling ALL students grades 8 - 11! High School Planning Night—Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm in the AWANA room. This is a mandatory meeting for students grades 8-11 and their parents. We will be planning your classes for next year. Class of 2009, you will be voting on your graduation date.
12-hour MEGA Crop April 5— Fund raiser for the Boston Trip. Scrapbooking and vendor booths. If you love to "scrap", or have a business and would like to host a booth, or both, we have a great day in store for you. Please contact Mrs. Lansing at 553-0313.
Tickets are on Sale for Uncle Phil's Diner! Take a trip back to the 1950's with the 9 & 10 grade on May 3rd ! Flyers for this unique dinner theatre will be going home with your students. Parents, help us to get the word out. Please pass information on to your church secretary to be placed in your church bulletin. Tickets are $6.00 for ages 3 - 12, $7.00 for age 13 and above.
Grades 6 - 8, you are being recruited for cast B for Uncle Phil's! We need students to help with serving that night. Costumes - Boys: jeans, white t-shirts or Hawiian shirt, sneakers. Girls: Capris or poodle skirt, blouse, cardigan sweater (optional), sneakers, bobby sock.
Schedule for cast A & B of Uncle Phil's will be sent home with students.
Grades K - 5 will be performing at the Kindergraten Graduation on May 13. Students will be receiving a CD of the song they will be learning. Parents, please help your student learn their song. Students will be getting t-shirts for their costume. Cost for the shirt is $3.00. Students will be receiving an order sheet requesting their size. Students will also need to have a flashlight (with batteries).
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Hello ACS Family,
I hope you have all had a relaxing break and a peaceful Easter holiday. As those of you who have been with ACS know, the last quarter of the school year tends to fly by quickly. The nice weather also tends to have an adverse affect on students and their studies. Who can blame them for wanting to be outdoors instead of doing their homework? Please help your student stay focused going into the home stretch of this school year.
Yours In Christ,
Mrs. Young
Easter Egg Hunt—Friday, March 28 during lunch. Students are each asked to bring in a dozen filled plastic eggs for the hunt. All students participate (yes, even seniors)! Younger siblings are invited to attend and need to bring a dozen eggs. Home room moms, please be at school by 10:00 to help me hide the eggs.
Teacher Surveys— Parents please return these by Wednesday. The Academic Committee appreciates you taking the time to help us make this school better.
College/Dual Credit Students— we need you to send an official transcript to ACS from SFCC in order for you to get credit for your classes.
High School Planning Night—Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm in the AWANA room. This is a mandatory meeting for students grades 8-11 and their parents. We will be planning your classes for next year. Class of 2009, you will be voting on your graduation date.
Basketball Pictures—Last call for families to order basketball pictures. Please email Scott Young spbrh1983@charter.net or drop your order form in his mail box in the office.
Basketball Awards Slide Show— If you would like a copy of this year’s slide show on CD, please let Mr. Young know. Cost is $5.
Field Trip Day— Friday, April 5 . Seven of our grades will be going on field trips so we are looking into the possibility allowing all grades to take in a field trip that day. The following field trips have been scheduled:
High School (9-12) will be going to Union Station in Kansas City to see “Bodies Revealed”. We will also see “The Human Body” at the Extreme Screen Theater. Cost of this field trip is $15.50. More details to follow.
Grades 4-5 will be going to Tricity Ministries in Independence to attend the elementary MAACS competition. Students will need to bring money for lunch. Dress code: Girls: church dress or skirt (below the knee), panty hose or knee sox, and close toed shoes. Boys: slacks, dress shirt, and tie.
Grades 7-8 and Grades K-3. Parents, if you have any ideas for field trips for these two groups, please let Debbie Cormican, our field trip coordinator know.
12-hour MEGA Crop April 5— Fund raiser for the Boston Trip. Scrapbooking and vendor booths. If you love to "scrap", or have a business and would like to host a booth, or both, we have a great day in store for you. Please contact Mrs. Lansing at 553-0313.
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Testing Week Students in grades K – 11 will be taking the Iowa Basics Tests this week.
It is important that students get adequate rest and get a good breakfast so that they are able to do their best during testing. Each student needs to bring the following:
three sharpened #2 pencils
a snack
water bottle (no soda please!)
book to read so they do not distract the other students
calculator for senior high students
Testing days for grades K – 8 are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, March 17 – 19.
Testing days for grades 9 – 11 are Monday and Wednesday, March 17 & 19.
Students are required to arrive at school at 8:15 as testing begins promptly at 8:30. I will be at school at 8:00 if you need to drop your students off early.
Testing ends at 11:30. Students need to be picked up at this time.Testing locations & teacher proctors:
K – their classroom, Mrs. Schutte 1 – CEL cafeteria, Mrs. Meyer
2 – CEL room D, Mrs. Thomas
3 – 5 – upstairs CEL room 3, Mrs. Bergman Junior High – ROC room 202, Mrs. Young Senior High – ROC room 200, Mrs. Church
No homework will be issued for testing days.
Seniors do not have school on these days.
Have a great spring break! May you have a joyful time with your family celebrating the resurrection of our Lord. See you March 26!
Yours In Christ, Mrs. Young
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Hi ACS Families! It is the time of the year that we do achievement testing with the students. It is important that students get adequate rest and get a good breakfast so that they are able to do their best during testing. Each student needs to bring the following: three sharpened #2 pencils, a snack, their water bottle (no soda please!), and a calculator for senior high students. Cognitive testing for grades 3, 7, & 9 are on Thursday, March 13. Iowa Basics Testing March 17, 18, & 19 for grades 1 – 8, March 17 & 19 for grades 9 - 11. Students are required to arrive at school at 8:15 as testing begins promptly at 8:30, I will be at school at 8:00 if you need to drop your students off early. No homework will be issued for testing days. Seniors do not have school on these days.(Parents, please excuse the format of the bulletin. It refuses to put spaces and lines in where it is told. Sorry!) Mrs. Young
Family club meeting – Monday, March 10 at 5:30.
Prom Committee Meeting – Tuesday, March 11 at 3:30 at Bothwell Hotel.
MAACS – Senior & Junior High school MAACS is March 13 & 14. Students interested in attending (but not participating) in MAACS must contact Mrs. Allcorn by Monday and will be required to abide by the MAACS dress code and make up all work missed. No classes will be cancelled.
Boston Field trip fund raisers – The 8th and 9th graders are diligently working to raise money to go towards their history field trip to Boston this May. Here are ways that ACS families can help:
1) Eat at the McDonald's on South Limit on March 11th from 4:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. We get 10% of all purchases (excluding all drive thru sales). You can help support us by feeding your family at McDonald's that night. Tell all your friends and family about it too!
2) Eat at Long John Silvers on March 25 from 11 am to 8 pm. Twenty percent of the profits from your meal will go to the students attending the ACS Boston field trip. Bring the flier that was sent home with your student or we don’t get credit!
3) Attend the 12 Hour Mega Scrapbooking Crop on April 5 from 9 am to 9 pm. Call Darla Lansing for details or refer to the yellow sheet that went home with your student Friday.
4) Hire a student for odd jobs. If you have a job that you could use our students for please call Mrs. Lansing to schedule their help.
Student Council Elections – April 9th immediately following school. Students grades 8 – 11 are asked to attend. Students should prayerfully consider running for an office. Those students interested must give each of their teachers a recommendation form to fill out. Forms are located in the Stucco mail box in the office. All forms must be back to Mrs. Cloud by April 2.
Dinner Theatre - Saturday, April 26, grades 9 and 10 will be performing “Uncle Phil’s Diner.” Grades 6, 7 and 8 will be waiting tables and the juniors and seniors will be cooking the meal.
Upcoming Dates
March 13 – Cognitive testing for grades 3, 7, and 9.
March 13 & 14 – Junior & Senior High MAACS.
March 17 – 19 – Iowa Basics Testing grades 1 – 11. No school for grade 12.
March 20 – 25 – Spring Break, No School!
March 28 – School Easter egg hunt
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Hi ACS Families!Our basketball teams just returned from the Gateway Regional Homeschool Championships, a 3 day tournament held in Lebanon, MO that encompassed 77 teams from Tennessee to Oklahoma. Our varsity boys team played in the U18 (5A) division along with 6 other schools. Our varsity girls team played in the U16 division along with 11 other schools. Both teams did exceptionally well for a school of our size! The boys took third place and the girls came in second place! We were very excited for the varsity girls as this was their first tournament. Congratulations to all the players and their coaches! J Mrs. Young
Yearbook – If you have not ordered your copy, please get your money in tomorrow! The books are $18.00 each. Sports Awards Night – This Friday, March 7 at 7:00pm. Basketball players from all teams and their families are invited to attend. Please bring a dessert to share. Long John Silvers fund raiser – Parents are encouraged to eat at LJS on March 25 from 11 am to 8 pm. Twenty percent of the profits from your meal will go to the students attending the ACS Boston field trip. We will be sending out a fund raiser flier home with the students tomorrow. You must bring this flier with you for the school to get credit. Thanks for your help! Dinner Theatre - Saturday, April 26, grades 9 and 10 will be performing “Uncle Phil’s Diner.” Grades 6, 7 and 8 will be waiting tables and the juniors and seniors will be cooking the meal. This will be an Applewood event to share with our community, and we request your help by spreading the word and helping sell tickets. Tickets will be going out next week along with promotional flyers and bulletin inserts for all the churches we represent. Uncle Phil’s Diner takes place in 1956, so we encourage everyone to come dressed in their poodle skirts, pedal pushers, bobby socks, leather jackets and blue jeans, bowling or Hawaiian shirts, cardigan sweaters or letterman jackets, polka dotted skirts and colorful scarves. This will be a fun family night of great diner food and 50’s style entertainment by the Desoto’s live band performers. Please check the list in last week’s bulletin for props you may be able to loan us. If you could donate or know how to sew and can help, please let Mrs. Dharma León know at 829-2869. End of third quarter – Wednesday, March 5. Sedalia Softball League – If your daughter is interested in playing softball this spring, please contact Adam Cormican for a registration form, cormican6@sbcglobal.net or 826-0184. Early registration ends March 15. Upcoming Dates March 11 – Cognitive testing for grades 3, 6, and 9. March 13 & 14 – Junior & Senior High MAACS. (Participants only) March 17 – 19 – Iowa Basics Testing grades 3 – 11. No school for grade 12. March 20 – 25 – Spring Break, No School! March 28 – School Easter egg hunt
Many Hands Quilt Ministry – If you enjoy quilting, Maplewood church is having a quilting day on March 8 from 9 – 12 am to work on quilts to be donated. For further information contact Pat Johnson 827-3566.
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Hi ACS Families! Our Homecoming celebrating 20 years of educating future Christian leaders went very smoothly despite the snow. We recognized the seniors on the basketball team on Friday. Saturday morning we welcomed 11 out of the 22 alumni back and gave them an update on what has been happening at Applewood. Many of the students had fun at the games put on by the Family Club. The weekend was complete with our first Homecoming dance! The students looked very nice in their dress up clothes and a good time was had by all. J Hopefully we are done with the flu bug around here. Last week we had an average of 9 students out, 2 teachers, and one administrator. L The snow day gave us all a chance to take a badly needed rest. Please remind your children to cover their mouths when they sneeze and cough, and keep their hands away from their faces. Mrs. Young
Yearbook – Thanks to the parents that came through and helped get the yearbook put together. Also, thanks to Pam Meusborn and Gay Otten for the fourth year of putting together a great yearbook! An order form will be going home with the students tomorrow to order the yearbook. It begins with PROM of '07, includes Kindergarten and Senior 2007 Graduations and then continues through this last school year ending with the Valentines Party. The books are $18.00 each and your order and money must be in by Friday the 29th. Students for hire - After spending this school year learning more about our great country, the 8th & 9th grade classes are continuing the tradition of taking an educational trip to Boston, MA, this spring. They are in need of ways to make some money to offset their expenses. If you know of a person or business that could use our services, in return for a donation, please have them contact Darla Lansing.
Spirit Day – Friday the basketball teams will be at a tournament. To show our spirit, Friday will be RED day. From your head to your toes, wear as much red as you can.
No school for grades 9 – 12 on Friday! Due to the basketball tournament, grades 9 – 12 will not have school on Friday as the majority of the students will be gone.
Hotel Room for Tournament – Tomorrow is the last day for basketball players to reserve a hotel room for the Lebanon tournament. If you are interested call Couch Crosier.
Sports Awards Night – March 7 at 7:00pm. Basketball players from all teams and their families are invited to attend. Please bring a dessert to share. Dinner Theatre - Hello again Applewood family! We are gearing up for another drama production scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2008. This will be a dinner theatre titled “Uncle Phil’s Diner.” The 9th and 10th graders will be the main actors along with help from the 6th, 7th and 8th graders as wait staff helping serve dinner. The juniors and seniors from the Lifeskills’ class taught by Mrs. Crosier will be handling the preparation of that night’s menu. This will be an Applewood event to share with our community, and we request your help by spreading the word and helping sell tickets, plus donating a few items for costuming and decoration. Tickets will be going out next week along with promotional flyers and bulletin inserts for all the churches we represent. Uncle Phil’s Diner takes place in 1956, so we encourage everyone to come dressed in their poodle skirts, pedal pushers, bobby socks, leather jackets and blue jeans, bowling or Hawaiian shirts, cardigan sweaters or letterman jackets, polka dotted skirts and colorful scarves. This will be a fun family night of great diner food and 50’s style entertainment by the Desoto’s live band performers. The following is a list of some items we need for this Fabulous 50’s night. If you could donate or know how to sew and can help, please let Mrs. Dharma León know at 829-2869.List of Items needed: Records (vinyls) of 50’s music or CD collection of 50’s era music 45’s to be used as props (at least 20) Sew or borrow 2 opposing cheerleading uniforms (the skirts were all the way to the knees so we might need to sew the skirt part at least) Boy Scout uniform with badges, that will fit a teenager Letterman jacket with pins Bowling shirts for girls and boys Narrow ties for boys, preppy jackets or cardigans with monogrammed initials Saddle shoes for girls Poodle skirts Button Making Machine to make name badges or “Vote for …” buttons Old white lab coat with pockets – we have to singe it a little – so it is non-returnable, and it doesn’t matter if it is stained (for a beautician) Beehive wigs or “Big hair” wigs Nurse outfit (white) to fit Adult Medium, with skirt and old style nurse’s hat. 2 Prom dresses (50’s style) with crinoline petticoats to make them fluff out. They can be calf length. Police outfit with police hat Movie posters from the 50’s or famous artists’ posters from the 50’s (appropriate) Bag of Bazooka Bubble gum (donate 2 weeks ahead of program) Shawls to make actress look like a grandmother (think “Mama” played by actress Vicki Lawrence) Pink and white waitress uniform – someone to sew this costume (think “Flo” from Mel’s Diner in the 1970’s sitcom of “Alice”) Wall mounted pay phone – used as a prop only for that week before for rehearsal and that night. Donation of bubble blowing bottles (at least 40)
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- Hi ACS Families! We had a great time at Jester’s for our Valentine Party. When it was time to go, most of the kids did not want to leave! Thanks to the Kjar’s for allowing us to come and take over the place J. Mrs. Young
- Help With Yearbook – We had a parent help day Friday for the yearbook. Only one parent came to help Pam Meusborn. We will be having another work day Monday, Feb. 18 from 12:30 – 3:30. I hope that we can count on some more parents to come and help work on the Yearbook. If you can not be there Monday but are willing to take a page home to work on it please call Pam at 827-7038.
- Pictures Needed! – We are looking for pictures of the Fund Raising dinner and the Spaghetti Dinner/Talent Show for the yearbook. If you have any please bring them in Monday.
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- Spirit Week – To build up our spirit and get us ready for Homecoming on Saturday we are having a week of spirit days!
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- Monday – Crazy Clothes Day! Wear the craziest combination you can think of: striped pants, flowered shirt, polka dot socks, or whatever you can think of. We are all dressing crazy to show that we are craaazy about our school!
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- Wednesday – Hat and Sunglasses Day! Yes, you can wear your hat and sunglasses inside the building. Wear your favorite hat and shades because are future is soooo “BRIGHT” and we are soooo “COOL”. Mustangs rule!
- Friday – All Red Day! Wear all the red you can today. From your head to your toes, wear it to show your spirit for the ACS MUSTANGS!
+++ Homecoming Events +++– Friday, February 22
- 6:15 pm Senior Recognition
- 6:30 pm Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Plaza Heights
-- Saturday, February 23.
- 10:30 am Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Fulton
- 12:00 pm Alumni Recognition ceremony
- 12:15 pm Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Fulton
- 1:30 – 3:30 pm Games. Any students K – 12 and alumni, are welcome to participate in an assortment of games and relay races to see which team will earn medals!
- 7:00 pm Homecoming Dance for grades 6 – 12, alumni, and parents. Dress code for this event is nice pants and a nice shirt or a dress. NO JEANS! Admission fee is one bottle of soda or juice of your choice. Friends and parents are welcome!
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- MAACS Art Projects – Friday, Mrs. Greer will be checking on the progress of the art projects for MAACS. Students who are signed up to do art projects need to bring in their projects for review on Friday. Projects are not expected to be complete by this time, Mrs. Greer just wants to check on your progress.
- Students for hire - After spending this school year learning more about our great country, the 8th & 9th grade classes are continuing the tradition of taking an educational trip to Boston, MA, this spring. They are in need of ways to make some money to offset their expenses. If you know of a person or business that could use our services, in return for a donation, please have them contact Darla Lansing.
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Hi ACS Families! There is a lot on our plate this week. Please be sure that you check the bulletin each week to make sure you don’t miss anything. Mrs. Y
Valentine’s Day – This Thursday we will meet at Jesters at 1:00 pm and stay until 3:00. Cost for each student is $2.50. Family and friends are welcome. Jester’s is located on Hwy 65 south of Lincoln. There is an inside play place and other arcade games. Students wishing to play the arcade games will need to bring additional money. Each family is asked to bring a snack to share. If your last name begins with A – M, please bring a healthy snack. If your last name begins with N – Y, please bring a sweet snack. We will provide the drinks and the paper products. Students will only be assigned math and studying for tests so that they are able to attend the Valentine’s Day Party.
Valentine’s Day Treats!!!! The 8 & 9 Grade classes are selling lollipops to raise money for their educational trip to Boston, MA, this spring. Our delicious, fruity lollipops come wrapped with a decorative ribbon and will be hand delivered on Friday, February 15. These lollipops are $1.25 each or buy 4 and get 1 FREE! Simply place your order on the forms that will be sent out tomorrow and turn into the office by Wednesday, February, 13, and we will deliver the special treat on Friday, Feb. 15. You must pay when placing your order and complete one order form for each lollipop. What a great way to give sweet treats to those special friends, teachers, parents, or classmates!
Valentine Cards – An updated school roster of all students and teachers went home last Friday. Students are welcome to give cards to their class, their friends, or everyone in the school. It is up to them. Each student and teacher will have a Valentine’s bag made by the art classes to put their cards into. We ask that if your child does want to give a card to every student in the school; that you send the cards in either packaged by grade, or merely sign them and don’t address them. Students are welcome to attach treats to the cards as well. Cards will be exchanged on Friday, Feb. 15.
Mid Terms Reports – Will go out this Wednesday. Senior Recognition – Feb. 22 at 6:15. We will recognize the seniors on our basketball team.
Homecoming Events – Come out and celebrate Applewood’s twentieth year educating future Christian leaders! Come and meet alumni from 1997 to 2007, and see how God has been bringing about His will through ACS. Here is the schedule of events for February 23. 10:30 am Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Fulton 12:00 pm Alumni Recognition ceremony 12:15 pm Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Fulton 1:30 pm Alumni Olympic Games. Students from years past will team up with our present students (K – 12) for an assortment of games to see which “year” will bring home the trophy! 7:00 pm Homecoming Dance for grades 6 – 12, alumni, and parents. Dress code for this event is nice pants and a nice shirt or a dress. NO JEANS! Admission fee is one bottle of soda or juice of your choice. [Though this is being sponsored by the Young’s in celebration of Hannah’s 16 birthday, gifts are not necessary.]
S.T.A.N.D. (Sedalia Taking A New Direction) – (I was a week ahead of myself.) The students from STAND will be coming to talk to our students about staying away from drugs this Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the sanctuary. As always, parents are welcome to attend.
Help With Yearbook – So far we have not gotten any volunteers to help with the yearbook. So Pam Meusborn has set a couple in school work days. Friday, Feb. 15 and Monday, Feb. 18 we are asking any parents that are available to come from 12:30 – 3:30 to help work on the Yearbook. If you can be there call Pam at 827-7038. If we do not get any help, we will cancel the yearbook for this year.
Parent’s Meeting for the Boston Trip – Parents of students in grades 8 & 9 are asked to attend an important working meeting tomorrow at 5:00pm in the youth room. Please bring your calendars.
Students for hire - After spending this school year learning more about our great country, the 8th & 9th grade classes are continuing the tradition of taking an educational trip to Boston, MA, this spring. They are in need of ways to make some money to offset their expenses. If you know of a person or business that could use our services, in return for a donation, please have them contact Darla Lansing.
Event Calendar - Parents and students are encouraged to check the event calendar regularly to be sure they are up to date on any changes in dates or times of events, especially sports. Players should also check Mr. Lansing’s blog prior to games to ensure that you know the proper directions for the games.
Sports Fees - There are still some families that have not paid their basketball participation fees or contacted Bill for arrangements. The sports program needs these funds in order to continue to function this season. Prompt payment is appreciated. ACS students - $55, Non-ACS students - $65.
Literature Festival – A field trip is being scheduled for Grades 4 – 6 on March 11 to the Literature Festival held at UCM. More info to follow.
Student Looking for Help – If you have any old appliances, vehicles, or scrap metal that you want to get rid of, please contact Holly Clancy at 547-3956. They would be willing to dispose of it for you so that they can help pay for Jamiann’s tuition.
Dangerous Books! - Conversations with God and Conversations with God for Teens, written by Neale D. Walsch.. They sound harmless enough by their titles alone. The books have been on the New York Times best sellers list for a number of weeks. The author answers various questions asked by kids using the "voice of God". However, the "answers" that he gives are not Bible-based and go against the word of God.
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Hi ACS Families! Sorry I am posting this so late. Like most of America, I was watching the Superbowl. Since I am from New Hampshire, I am partial to the Patriots. Needless to say, I will be getting a lot of ribbing from the students Monday. J Mrs. Y Consideration For Reapplication – Forms went out Friday with your students. Please have them back as soon as possible as the school board is already making budget plans for next year. Applications for next year – We are accepting applications for new students for the 2008-09 school year. Valentine’s Day – This year we have decided to go to Jester’s Bowling Alley on Hwy 65 south outside of Lincoln, as one of our ACS families, the Kjars, owns it. The Kjars have allowed our younger students to use a portable bowling lane for PE. We should have a bunch of great bowlers ready to hit the lanes by Feb. 14. We will meet at Jesters at 1:00 pm and stay until 3:00. Cost for each student is $2.50. Family and friends are welcome. There is an inside play place and other arcade games. Students wishing to play the arcade games will need to bring additional money. Each family is asked to bring a snack to share. If your last name begins with A – M, please bring a healthy snack. If your last name begins with N – Y, please bring a sweet snack. We will provide the drinks and the paper products. Students will only be assigned a small amount of homework so that they are able to attend the Valentine’s Day Party. Valentine Cards – I will be sending home an updated school roster that lists all the students and teachers on Monday. Students are welcome to give cards to their class, their friends, or everyone in the school. It is up to them. Each student and teacher will have a Valentine’s bag made by the art classes to put their cards into. We ask that if your child does want to give a card to every student in the school; that you send the cards in either packaged by grade, or merely sign them and don’t address them. Students are welcome to attach treats to the cards as well. Cards will be exchanged on Friday, Feb. 15. Mid Terms – Grades close for third quarter mid terms on Feb. 6. Parenting With Scripture – If anyone is interested in purchasing one of these books they are available for $14.00. Upcoming Dates – The following are some important upcoming dates: 14 Feb. Valentine’s Day Party at Jesters 23 Feb. Homecoming (see details below) 7 March Basketball Awards Night 13 – 14 Mar Jr./Sr. High MAACS 17 – 19 Mar Testing 20 – 25 Mar Resurrection (Spring) Break 10 May 2008 Graduation! Be sure to check the web site calendar for other future dates. (Click on the event for further details.) Homecoming Events – Since this is Applewood’s twentieth year educating future Christian leaders, we decided to make Homecoming really special this year. Here is the schedule of events for February 23. 9:00 am Alumni Breakfast – alumni will meet to discuss establishing an alumni association. 10:30 am Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Fulton 12:00 pm Alumni Recognition ceremony 12:15 pm Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Fulton 1:30 pm Alumni Olympic Games. Students from years past will team up with our present students (K – 12) for an assortment of games to see which “year” will bring home the trophy! 7:00 pm Homecoming Dance for grades 6 – 12, alumni, and parents. Annual Literary Council Tea and Auction – “For the Love of Books”, Sunday Feb. 10, 2:00pm at the First Christian Church. Tickets are $5.00 each, see Mrs. Paul. S.T.A.N.D. (Sedalia Taking A New Direction) – We will be having special guests for Bible class on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Two members of the Exceptional Teen program from STAND are coming to talk to our students about staying away from drugs. The event will take place in the sanctuary. As always, parents are welcome to attend. ACS S.T.A.N.D. Exceptional Teen – Rebecca Young was selected to be an Exceptional teen for the 2008-09 school year. We are very excited to again have an ACS student be part of the STAND program. Congratulations Becca! Help With Yearbook – It’s that time of year again where our yearbook staff works diligently to get the yearbook completed so it can go off to the printers. They need some help! If you would be interested in working on a page in the privacy of your own home or in the company of a group of great gals, call Pam Meusborn at 827-7038.
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Hi ACS Families! We had a fun time at the Stuco (Student Council) Carnival this Saturday night! Thanks to the Kjar family we added a new booth – the bowling game. The gold fish were a hit again this year. Mr. Boatright, Coach Crosier, Mrs. Eberly and Mrs. Blake proved that they could hold their own against our smart fifth graders in the ACS version of “Are You As Smart As a Fifth Grader”. And the Pie-In-The-Face contest once again was a big money maker. (We will post a total next week). Thanks to Nate, Cleo, Raymond, Kinser, and Mrs. Thomas for being such good sports. Hope you all got that pudding out of your hair! The Carnival was not only a great time but it added to the funds the Student Council uses to go great things in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. For Christmas, the Student Council voted to put some of that money to adopting a family at the Show Me Christian Youth Home. The following is an excerpt of the letter that they sent to the Student Council:
“Once again our hearts were touched by your love in action as a school and individually. . . Thank you for being a part of it all by reaching out so generously with your lovely gifts for the Watkins family. It means so much to each of our young people that they are truly loved.”
We have posted the letter and the cards that the children wrote on the wall outside the office. My thanks to the Student Council and their parents that worked in the concession stand. You did a great job!
Mrs. Y
Fund Raising Dinner Total – The School Board had a meeting this last Monday. We wanted everyone to know the total income (after expenses) from the Fund Raising dinner last November. Our total was $8,444.10. In addition to the monetary gain, we have had an increase in newspaper coverage (for our school and sports teams) since that night, as well as many more people asking about our school. All in all it was a great success!
Consideration For Reapplication – Forms went out Friday with your students. Please have them back as soon as possible as the school board is already making budget plans for next year.
Applications for next year – We are accepting applications for new students for the 2008-09 school year.
PLAN Test Meeting – There will be a meeting on Monday, Jan. 28 right after school in the youth room, for parents of students in grade 10 to discuss the results of the PLAN test. Parenting With Scripture – Know one has come to pick these books up in the office. If anyone is interested they are available for $14.00. Upcoming Dates – The following are some important upcoming dates: 14 Feb. Valentine’s Day Party at Jesters 23 Feb. Homecoming (see details below) 7 March Basketball Awards Night 13 – 14 Mar Jr./Sr. High MAACS 17 – 19 Mar Testing 20 – 25 Mar Resurrection (Spring) Break 10 May 2008 Graduation! Be sure to check the web site calendar for other future dates. (Click on the event for further details.)
Homecoming Events – Since this is Applewood’s twentieth year educating future Christian leaders, we decided to make Homecoming really special this year. Here is the schedule of events for February 23. 9:00 am Alumni Breakfast – alumni will meet to discuss establishing an alumni association. 10:30 am Varsity Boys Basketball game vs. Fulton 12:00 pm Alumni Recognition ceremony 12:15 pm Varsity Girls Basketball game vs. Fulton 1:30 pm Alumni Olympic Games. Students from years past will team up with our present students (K – 12) for an assortment of games to see which “year” will bring home the trophy! 7:00 pm Homecoming Dance for grades 6 – 12, alumni, and parents.
Report Cards – Students who lose their report card will be charged a $10 replacement fee. We are still missing report cards from the following families: Anderson Austin Capps DeMasters Hanson Lansing Shive Walker
Help With Yearbook – It’s that time of year again where our yearbook staff works diligently to get the yearbook completed so it can go off to the printers. They need some help! If you would be interested in working on a page in the privacy of your own home or in the company of a group of great gals, call Pam Meusborn at 827-7038.
For Your Info: Mrs. Thomas wanted to pass on that soon telemarketers will have access to cell phone numbers. In order to avoid these callers, dial 1-888-382-1222 to get your number removed from their list.
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Annual ACS Carnival – Saturday, January 26 in the ROC. There are games like the cake walk, football throw, and duck pond. Tickets cost $0.50 each and each game takes between 1 – 3 tickets. The concession stand will have pizza, chili, and hot dogs, as well as sweet treats. Money has been poring in for the Pie-In-The-Face competition. Only the Top Five will get a pie in the face. So far Kinser Hogan is in the lead with $29.00. We will take money right up until the last minute on Saturday night. Individuals who find themselves in the Top 5 and do not want to get a pie in the face, have the choice of buying themselves out by matching the price that is down on them. Then we will auction off to the highest bidder, the honor of “giving” the pie to one of the top five.
Spirit Day! – So that we can save energy for the carnival on Saturday, Friday is declared Pajama Day! Please be sure to wear shoes to school (you can bring slippers to change into).
MAACS Parent meeting – There will be a meeting for the parents of students planning on participating in the Mid America Association of Christian Schools Fine Arts Competition this year. Parents (and students) will meet in the sanctuary right after school tomorrow (Jan. 21).
Family Club Meeting – Monday, Jan 21 at 5:30 pm in the green room to discuss Homecoming events.
School Board Meeting – Monday, Jan 21 at 7:00 pm in the green room. Please check school board blog for agenda.
PLAN Test Meeting – There will be a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23 right after school, for parents of students in grade 10 to discuss the results of the PLAN test.
Junior/Senior Prom – The date of the Prom has changed to April 19.
Paper Towels – We are running out of paper towels! Please send in one roll with each student this week. Thanks!
Parenting With Scripture – The books are in! If you ordered one please pick it up in the office. Cost is $14.00.
Report Cards – Please have your child’s report card turned in by Wednesday, Jan. 23rd. Students who lose their report card will be charged a $10 replacement fee.
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Dear ACS Parents, The Annual ACS Carnival is Saturday, January 26 in the ROC. It is a fund raising event put on by Stucco (Student Council). There are games like the cake walk, football throw, and duck pond. Fun and prizes for everyone! Your student may even go home with a live gold fish! There is also face painting and a moon bounce. The concession stand is ready to feed you dinner or a quick snack. The Pie-In-The-Face competition begins this Monday. Students are encouraged to bring their spare change in to put money on a friend or favorite teacher to get a pie in the face. (I will be contacting parents before any large sum of money is donated, especially if they have your wallet in hand J). I have heard rumors that this year’s entertainment is the game “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?”. So come on out for a night of fun and fellowship. Be sure to bring your friends!
Welcome to 2 new students! Robbie Nelson and Kelby Shive (both in grade 8) joined us last Friday. We are glad you are here! ACS Scholarship – The school board will be offering a scholarship for the coming second semester. Parents interested in applying for the scholarship please pick up an application in the office.
Sewing Machines Needed – The Life Skills class (juniors & seniors) need to borrow a few sewing machines for approximately two weeks. If you have a sewing machine you are willing to lend the school please contact Paula Crosier at 826-3747.
Paper Towels – We are running out of paper towels! Please send in one roll with each student this week. Thanks! Change in Report Cards – Second quarter (first semester) ended Jan. 9. Report cards will go out Wed, Jan. 16. The Academic Committee felt that it was taking too long to get the report cards out to students by entering the grades onto the computer and printing them out. So we have decided to go back and do things the old fashioned way. Students will receive a hard copy report card written on by each of their teachers. Report cards will need to be returned to the office no later than Wed, Jan 23. Students who lose their report card will be charged a $10 replacement fee. Have a great week! Mrs. Young
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Dear ACS Families, Wednesday I was visiting with the students in my Bible class about the holiday season. Many of them remarked that “Christmas just didn’t feel like Christmas this year”. So we examined what things made Christmas, Christmas. Here are the things they came up with: T Holiday decorations – decorating a tree and making the house look different for the season. T A special meal on Christmas Day T Doing something special on Christmas – whether it is visiting the relatives or spending family time together doing something extra fun. T Snow (can’t do much about this one). T Going to church on Christmas Eve and/or reading the Christmas story. T Having all of your family together. This was very important. The students reflected that this year the holiday season seemed busier, and that some of the above traditions were neglected, which made Christmas not feel right. Interestingly, not a single student mentioned gifts as something positive or negative to the Christmas experience. What I deduced from this discussion was that traditions were very important to the students. As a parent I understand that all of those traditions take valuable time but from the students’ perspective it was those very things that made the Christmas holiday special. I too was having a hard time getting into the Christmas spirit this year. I made a point of attending a Christmas Eve service, and it made all the difference to me. Taking the time to quiet my mind and let the Holy Spirit infuse my heart with awe once again, how God became flesh and dwelled among us. As we put away the Christmas decorations this year, let us make a resolution to remember to keep Christmas special for our children and ourselves and never let it become – just another day. Teacher Meeting – Monday, Jan. 7 immediately following school. Book Mobile books – The last few months the students have enjoyed having the book mobile come to school and getting to check out books. Students K – 5, keep their books in their classrooms but 6 – 12 are allowed to take them home. The difficult part of this system is that all of the books are checked out to ACS and there is no record of what student takes what book. We will rectify that in the future. We are missing a few books since Nov. If we do not find them the school will need to purchase them. The book mobile comes the last Friday of the month. Please ask your child to bring the books they checked out in Nov. to the office by Monday Jan. 21. Missing books: The Europa Conspiracy – Tim LaHaye Wait till Helen Comes: A ghost story – May Downing Hahn The Mystery of Cabin Island – Franklin W. Dixon Student Council Carnival – Mark your calendars! The annual carnival is right around the corner. Fun and prizes for everyone! Friends are welcome. The Pie-In-The-Face competition will begin on Monday. So bring in your spare change to put money on a friend or favorite teacher to get a pie in the face. ACS Scholarship – The school board will be offering a scholarship for the coming second semester. Parents interested in applying for the scholarship please pick up an application in the office. Sewing Machines Needed – The Life Skills class (juniors & seniors) need to borrow a few sewing machines for approximately two weeks. If you have a sewing machine you are willing to lend the school please contact Paula Crosier at 826-3747. Choir – Instrumental Influence is starting up a choir for homeschool students and ACS was invited to join. An informational meeting will be held at Instrumental Influence on Tues. Jan. 22 at 9:00 am. The choir will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 10:45 for ages 7 – 12 and 11:00 – 12:15 for ages 13 – 18. There will be a performance on April 27 at Cornerstone Church. For further information call 827-3004. Concession Stand Workers – The list of workers for the concession stand for the basketball season went home with the students Friday. If you can not make your scheduled work time please do your best to change with another parent. Gay Otten from the office will be calling to remind you a couple days in advance from your work time. Report Cards – Second quarter (first semester) will be ending Jan. 9. Report cards will go out Jan. 14. Science Projects – Science projects will be on display throughout the week. Parents are invited to come to the AWANA room and see them on display. Boxtops for Education – We just received a check the other day for $191.20 from Boxtops and it reminded me to remind all of you about the small fund raisers that are ongoing at ACS. We are still taking cell phones, collecting Boxtops for Education, and Student Council is taking aluminum cans. Every little bit helps! Yours In Christ, Pamela Young
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