Applewood Christian School

Verse of the Day: In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.  Matthew 5:16

There are lots of smiles around here this morning!  The students, along with teachers and room parents, are busily opening gifts, doing crafts, and playing games.  This is such a fun day!  Wishing each of you a Merry Christmas, full of God's richest blessings!  Students, staff, and families, enjoy your Christmas break.  I pray you have time to rest, relax, and enjoy lots of family time.

Special thanks to Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Leon for a lovely Christmas Program this year.  The children did a wonderful job sharing the message of Jesus!

2nd Quarter Ends:  TODAY, December 14 - Grade cards will go home when we return to school after Christmas break.

Classes Resume: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 8 am - We will start off the beginning of 2019 with a pajama day!

JH & HS Basketball Home Games: January 8 at 5 & 6 pm - Let's all come out for our first home game of the season to cheer on the Mustangs!  

Add/Drop Deadline: January 16 - Any high school students that would like to add or drop a class can pick up a form from Mrs. Furrey in the office.  The form must be signed by the student and a parent.

STUCO Carnival: January 26 from 5 to 8 pm in the ROC gym - STUCO is preparing their annual carnival.  The theme this year is Cloud 9.  Plan now to join us for fun, games, concessions, and much more!  Dress up as anything that flies or can be found in the sky.

3rd Quarter Mid-Term Cutoff: January 30 - Grades will go home the beginning of the following week.

Upcoming Events: December: (14) End of 2nd quarter, (17) Christmas Break Begins!  January: (2) Classes Resume, (2) Teacher In-Service, (7) Board Meeting @ 6:30, (16) Add/Drop Deadline, (26) STUCO Carnival, (30) 3rd Qtr. Mid-Term Cutoff

Upcoming Birthdays: December: (14) Xiara Leon; January: (5) Alaina Spencer, (8) Madeline Sumner, (10) Grace Smith, (20) Tori Price, (25) Erika Rehmer, (27) Samuel Bessert, (30) Isaac Cormican

Verse of the Day: Do not judge, and you will not be judged.  Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.  Forgive, and you will be forgiven.  Luke 6:37

I hope each of you had a restful Thanksgiving break!  It's hard to believe we will be off for Christmas break in just two weeks, and the school year will be half over!  To make school fun during the final push for second quarter, we will be having Spirit Days for the next two weeks.  You can find the Spirit Days on the calendar, or listed below. 

Red Communication Folders: The office is sending home paperwork today, so please check your child's red communication folders. 

Scrip Cards: Natalie Smith, Scrip Coordinator, will be placing orders soon for Scrip cards.  If you are in need of cards before break starts, please bring your order into the office or contact Natalie directly.  There are a lot of great rebates going on for the holidays.

Spirit Days: Monday, December 3 - Favorite Sports Team - wear the gear and colors of your favorite sports team!  Wednesday, December 5 - Wild Socks Day - wear your favorite socks to school!  Friday, December 7 - Crazy Hat Day - wear your favorite hat to school!  Monday, December 10 - Pajama Day - wear your favorite jammies and slippers to school!  Wednesday, December 12 - Ugly Sweater Day - wear your favorite "ugly" Christmas sweater to school.

A+ Homework Help: December 5 - 3:15 to 4:15 pm - A+ students will be offering homework help only on Wednesday, December 5th this month.  Interested K-8^th grade families need to get in touch with Mrs. Mabry to sign up.

Christmas Program Dress Rehearsals: Friday, December 7 & Monday, December 10 from 3:30 to 5 - Elementary and Junior High students will be having dress rehearsal in the Sanctuary.  Administration will oversee the students after school until Mrs. Scott is ready to begin.  Parents can pick their students up in the Sanctuary at 5. 

Spanish Caroling: Friday, December 7 from 7pm to midnight - Grades 9th-12th - Our past and present Spanish class students will begin their annual “parranda,” Christmas  caroling with a Puerto Rican twist.  The students learn Christmas songs in Spanish and sing their hearts out from home to home for one evening. The tradition in Puerto Rico begins right after Thanksgiving. Carolers will sing accompanied by musicians and go from home to home till the morning. The twist in Puerto Rican culture is that the ones who receive the surprise mini-concert open up their home and welcome the singers inside to enjoy warm or cold refreshments and appetizers!  Would you like us to come Caroling at your home that Friday evening? We can just come to sing or you can also host our group with some goodies to keep us going till midnight! Let Mrs. Leon (660-473-2503) know if you would like us to come to your home and if you want us to sing or to sing and eat! First come, first served, so contact Mrs. Leon quickly. We can only accommodate 7-8 homes!  Mrs. Leon needs to know by Wednesday, December 5th.

Christmas Program: Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary - Make plans now to this blessed evening.  Our elementary and junior high students will be performing.  Refreshments will be served in the CEL Awana Room following the program.

Christmas Gift Exchange -  Students drew names during the Thanksgiving Feast day at school.  If you need to know who your student has, the lists are kept in the office.  In an effort to ensure that these gifts are not a burden to families, we ask that each student adhere to the following spending caps: Elementary (grades K - 5) $3.00 - $5.00, JH (grades 6 - 8) $5.00 - $7.00, HS (grades 9 - 12) $7.00 - $10.00.  It's always encouraging when we have the opportunity to witness our students being both gracious givers and receivers during our gift exchange.  Gifts are asked to be brought to the school by Wednesday, December 12th to ensure no one forgets theirs in the busyness of getting ready the morning of party day.  Students will exchange gifts with one another on December 14th.   

Christmas Party Day: Friday, December 14 - Students will be released at 11:30 following clean up.  As part of our party day, we ask everyone to bring a snack to share.  If you are in grades K-5, please bring a healthy and a sweet snack to share.   If you are in grades 6th-12th, please bring the following: Last name beginning with A-L bring a healthy snack, M-Z bring a sweet snack.  Students will exchange gifts that day, play games, do crafts, and hang out with their classmates.  All parents are welcome to join us!

2nd Quarter Ends: Friday, December 14 - Grade cards will go home when we return from Christmas break. 

STUCO Christmas Party: Friday, December 14 from 6 to 10 at the Mabry's house - All high school students are invited to attend.  Each student is asked to bring a gender-neutral white elephant gift and their snack to share.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Mabry, STUCO Advisor.  

Christmas Break: Break begins Friday, December 14 @ 11:30.  Classes resume Wednesday, January 2 @ 8 a.m.  We will have Pajama Day our first day back from break! 

Upcoming Events: December: (3) Favorite Sports Team Day, (5) Wild Socks Day, (7) Crazy Hat Day, (7) Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal, (7) Spanish Caroling, (7) STUCO Christmas Party, (10) Pajama Day, (10) Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal, (11) Christmas Program @ 6:30 pm - Sanctuary, (12) Ugly Sweater Day, (12) Gift Exchange Gifts to School, (14) Christmas Party Day, (14) End of 2nd quarter. 

Upcoming Birthdays: December: (1) Gaye Hiller, (5) David Bessert, (12) Molly Sumner, (14) Xiara Leon

Verse of the Day: As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.  Proverbs 27:17

Although it is fall, winter weather is upon us a well.  With winter quickly approaching, please be reminded that in the event of inclement weather administration will send out a One Call letting families know if school is cancelled.  It is the responsibility of each family to access each of their students' teacher's blog pages to get the day's homework assignments.  Teachers plan to post all assignments by 10 a.m., however, with increased activity on the website, occasionally things can be slow to upload.  If your child's teacher has not posted by 10 a.m. please check again.  All homework is due the day classes resume.     

Glass Entry Doors: Maplewood has asked that we not put any signage on the glass doors to the ROC or CEL.  If you would like something posted on a bulletin board, please bring it to the office for approval from administration. 

Policy #5205: As a reminder, please note that if a student arrives to school after 8:10 or arrives to class three minutes late, they are considered tardy.  This means that if a student is not present for opening, they are tardy.  We ask that students arrive to school by 8 am to allow time to take backpacks to class and get ready for the day.   

Operation Christmas Child Packing Night: Monday, November 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 in the ROC gym - Join STUCO for a time of fun and fellowship.  Their goal is to pack 25 boxes to be sent to children all around the world.  

A+ Homework Help: November 14 and 28 - 3:15 to 4:15 pm - A+ students will continue offering homework help for grades K-8^th in the CEL cafeteria on Wednesdays throughout November, with the exception of Wednesday, November 21 as that is our Thanksgiving Feast Day.  Interested K-8^th grade families need to get in touch with Mrs. Mabry to sign up.

2nd Quarter Mid-Term Cut Off: Friday, November 16 - Mid-term grades will go home the following week.

Thanksgiving Feast: November 21 at 11:30 ROC gym - Feast day is a blessed tradition at Applewood.  You won't want to miss it!  Our students, teachers, and several volunteers will be preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal.  The elementary and junior high students will be performing at 11:30 that day.  The meal will be served at approximately noon.  Students will be drawing names that day for the Christmas gift exchange.  Watch for the paper that will be sent home that day with the name they draw.  Gifts are due to the school office by Wednesday, December 12.  Please be sure to write who the gift is for on the gift. 

No School: Friday, November 23 - Classes resume at 8 am, Monday, November 26.

Spanish Caroling: Friday, December 7 at 7 pm-midnight - Grades 9th-12th - Permission forms are due in the office by Wednesday, November 28.  

Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal: December 7th & 10th from 3:30 to 5

Christmas Program: Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary - Make plans now to attend!

Christmas Party Day: Friday, December 14 - Students will be released at 11:30.  More information will be sent out at a later date.  Students will exchange gifts that day and hang out with their classmates.  All parents are welcome to join us!   

2nd Quarter Ends: Friday, December 14 - Grade cards will go home when we return from Christmas break. 

Upcoming Events: November: (12) Operation Christmas Child Packing Night @ 3:30-5:30 - ROC, (15) Family Club Mtg. @ 4 pm - Perkins, (16) Second Quarter Mid-Term Cut-Off, (19) School Board Mtg. @ 6:30, (21) Thanksgiving Feast @ 11:30 - ROC gym, (23) No school  December: (7) Spanish Caroling, (7) Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal, (10) Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal, (11) Christmas Program @ 6:30 pm - Sanctuary, (14) Christmas Party Day, 

Upcoming Birthdays: November: (4) Grace Scott (18) Daniel Nadtochiy (19) Leah Nevels (21) Isaac Greer (23) Steven Bussey; December: (1) Gaye Hiller, (5) David Bessert, (12) Molly Sumner, (14) Xiara Leon

Verse of Day: But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.  Luke 6:27-28

End of First Quarter & Honor Roll - Grade cards will go home next week.  We will recognize honor roll students on Friday, November 2 during opening.  Feel free to join us during this time. 

Soccer Nationals: Today - Our soccer boys are at National's today in Springfield!  They won their first game, and lost the second yesterday.  We are cheering them on from afar.  Go Mustangs!  A reminder that all homework is due on Monday, October 29.  

Alumni Soccer & Volleyball Games: Tomorrow - The Athletic Committee will be hosting the alumni soccer game at 4 pm on the soccer field behind the ROC gym and the alumni volleyball game in the ROC gym at 6 pm.  Following the soccer game, there will be a potluck meal shared.  Athletic Committee is providing hotdogs and drinks for the event.  Please bring a dish to share. Help us spread the word by letting any alumni families know about the event!

Fall Sports Awards Banquet: October 29 - 6:30 pm in the ROC gym - Soccer and volleyball athletes and teams will be recognized for their accomplishments this season.  Teachers and families are welcome to attend.  Each soccer and volleyball family is asked to bring a dessert to share.  Beverages will be provided.

Junior High Basketball Meeting: October 30 - Coach Jon Hill will be having the JH boys basketball meeting in the ROC gym at 6:30 pm.

Mustang Gear: Order forms for this years t-shirts and hoodies went home on Monday.  Help spread Mustang Spirit and support ACS STUCO by wearing their custom gear.  To purchase, turn in order forms, along with payment, to the school office by Wednesday, October 31.  Gear will be delivered before Christmas!   

Prom Meeting: November 5 - All juniors and their parents are asked to attend the first 2019 prom meeting at 6 pm at El Espolon. 

A+ Homework Help: November 7, 14, and 28 - 3:15 to 4:15 pm - Please note there will be no homework help on Wednesday, October 31.  A+ students will continue offering homework help for grades K-8^th in the CEL cafeteria on Wednesdays throughout November, with the exception of Wednesday, November 21 as that is our Thanksgiving Feast Day.  Interested K-8^th grade families need to get in touch with Mrs. Mabry to sign up.

Operation Christmas Child: This year our STUCO students are participating in Operation Christmas Child.  Their goal is to fill 25 shoe boxes to be sent to children all around the globe.  STUCO will be collecting items to fill shoe boxes beginning next week through November 12.  As a family, if you would like to fill a shoe box, boxes are available for pick up.  STUCO will be hosting a Packing Night on November 12 from 3:30 to 5:30.  All families are invited to join this fun event.  STUCO sent home information with students regarding the items they are collecting.  STUCO has placed wrapped boxes in the CEL Awana Room and the ROC foyer for donations.  If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any high school student or Mrs. Mabry, STUCO Advisor. 

Thanksgiving Feast: November 21 - Applewood has been blessed with a tremendous monetary donation this year!  The only item that will need to be purchased is potatoes!  What a big God we serve!  The sign up form for number of guests and to cook turkeys and potatoes went home Monday.  Please return the form to the office by Friday, November 2.  Feast day is a fun day for our students and families.  Plan now to attend.  The elementary and junior high students will be performing at 11:30 that day.  The meal will be served at approximately noon.  

Upcoming Events: October: (27) Alumni Games @ 4 pm & 6 pm, (29) Fall Sports Award Banquet @ 6:30 - ROC Gym; November: (5) Prom Mtg. @ 6pm - El Espolon, (12) Operation Christmas Child Packing Night @ 3:30-5:30 - ROC, (15) Family Club Mtg. @ 4 pm - Perkins, (16) Second Quarter Mid-Term Cut-Off, (19) School Board Mtg. @ 6:30, (21) Thanksgiving Feast @ 11:30 - ROC gym, (23) No school - Classes resume Nov. 26 @ 8 am

Upcoming Birthdays: October: (27) Brynnley Wells  November: (4) Grace Scott (18) Daniel Nadtochiy (19) Leah Nevels (21) Isaac Greer (23) Steven Bussey  

Verse of the Day: Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.  1 Chronicles 29:11

8th Grade Boston Trip Fundraisers: Every Friday after school the 8th grade class will be selling fresh, home-made baked goods for $15 to raise funds for their trip to Boston next summer!  8th grade will also be hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, October 20 from 4 to 8 pm at the Smithton Diner.  Tickets can be purchased for $10 from any 8th grade family.  The meal includes fish, coleslaw, beans, dessert, and a drink.

Senior Class Fundraiser: October 14 - 12 to 2 pm in the ROC gym - The seniors will be hosting a soup and chili luncheon with a dessert auction to raise funds for their senior trip to Panama City, Florida. 

School Picture Day: October 17 - Mrs. Brenda Nevels will again be taking pictures of students and staff for our yearbook.  Order forms were sent home today.  Remember to check you students' Red Folder. 

A+ Homework Help: October 17 - 3:15 to 4:15 pm - A+ students will be offering homework help for grades K-8^th in the CEL cafeteria on Wednesdays during the month of October.  Interested K-8^th grade families need to get in touch with Mrs. Mabry to sign up, and confirm sign ups from Kick-Off.

End of First Quarter: October 24 - Grade cards will go home the following week.

Soccer Nationals: October 25 & 26 - Our soccer boys will be going to National's in Springfield this year!  All students will need to get their homework from their teachers in advance.  All work is due on Monday, October 29.   

Alumni Soccer & Volleyball Games: October 27 - The Athletic Committee will be hosting the alumni soccer game at 4 pm on the soccer field behind the ROC gym and the alumni volleyball game in the ROC gym at 6 pm.  Following the soccer game, there will be a potluck meal shared.  Athletic Committee is providing hotdogs for the event.  Please bring a dish to share. Help us spread the word by letting any alumni families know about the event!

Fall Sports Awards Banquet: October 29 - 6:30 pm in the ROC gym - Soccer and volleyball athletes and teams will be recognized for their accomplishments this season.  Teachers and families are welcome to attend.  Each soccer and volleyball family is asked to bring a dessert to share.  Beverages will be provided.

Junior High Basketball Meeting: October 30 - Coach Jon Hill will be having the JH boys basketball meeting in the ROC gym at 6:30 pm.

Prom Meeting: November 5 - All juniors and their parents are asked to attend the first 2019 prom meeting at 5 pm at El Espolon. 

Thanksgiving Feast: November 21 - Applewood has been blessed with a tremendous monetary donation this year!  The only item that will need to be purchased is potatoes!  What a big God we serve!  The sign up form for number of guests and to cook turkeys and potatoes will go home towards the end of October.  Feast day is a fun day for our students and families.  Plan now to attend.  The elementary and junior high students will be performing at 11:30 that day.  The meal will be served at approximately noon.  

Upcoming Events: October: (14) Senior Luncheon, (17) School Picture Day, (20) 8th Grade Fish Fry, (20) Athletic Meeting, (22) School Board Meeting, (24) 1st Quarter Ends, (27) Alumni Games, (29) Fall Sports Award Banquet; November: (16) Second Quarter Mid-Term Cut-Off, (21) Thanksgiving Feast, (23) No school

Upcoming Birthdays: October: (15) Jozlynn Moulton, (19) Alexandra Luvin, (27) Brynnley Wells; November: (4) Grace Scott, (18) Daniel Nadtochiy, (19) Leah Nevels, (21) Isaac Greer, (23) Steven Bussey  

Verse of the Day: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.  1 John 1:7

Mid-Term Cut Off: September 28 - Mid terms will be sent home next week for students with grades that are 69% or below in any class.

Homework Surveys: All completed surveys are due in the office no later than Monday, October 1.  Thank you for completing these surveys for our Academic Committee.

A+ Homework Help: October 3 - 3:15 to 4:15 pm - A+ students will begin offering homework help for grades K-8^th in the CEL cafeteria on Wednesdays during the month of October.  Interested K-8^th grade families need to get in touch with Mrs. Mabry to sign up, and confirm sign ups from Kick-Off.  

8th Grade Boston Trip Fundraisers: Every Friday after school the 8th grade class will be selling fresh, home-made baked goods for $15 to raise funds for their trip to Boston next summer!  Last week's baked good was an Oreo cake.  They were delicious!  8th grade will also be hosting a Fish Fry on Saturday, October 20 from 4 to 8 pm at the Smithton Diner.  Tickets can be purchased for $10 from any 8th grade family.  The meal includes fish, coleslaw, beans, dessert, and a drink.       

Spirit Week: October 1 - Pajama Day - wear your pj's and brush your hair that day but don't forget to brush your teeth!  October 3 - Favorite Color Day - come to school decked out in your favorite color or colors!  October 5 - Spirit Day - sport your school colors of red, white , and black!  Hats, sunglasses, face paint, etc. are allowed on Spirit Days.  It will be up to teachers whether or not those things can be worn during class.  Be mindful of the dress code when planning for Spirit Days.  We will be awarding a prize to the student with the most school spirit!!  GO MUSTANGS!

Family Club Meeting: October 4 - 4 pm @ Perkins restaurant - This is the first meeting of the school year.  All families are welcome to attend to learn more about Family Club.  If you would like to become a member, with voting privileges, it is $5 per year.  

Pep Rally: October 5 - 11:30 in the ROC gym - We will be introducing our soccer and volleyball teams and playing a fun game with the student body!  All parents are welcome.

Volleyball Senior Recognition: October 5 - The Lady Mustangs play at 5 and 7 pm that evening.  We will recognize the seniors at approximately 7 pm.  

Parent/Teacher Conference: Monday, October 8 - 6 pm in the ROC gym - Please add this date to your family calendars.  It is important for all families to be in attendance.  This is an evening designed to open dialogue between parents and teachers, but feel free to contact a teacher at any time if you have questions or concerns.

Senior Class Fundraiser: October 14 - 12 to 2 pm in the ROC gym - The seniors will be hosting a soup and chili luncheon with a dessert auction to raise funds for their senior trip to Panama City, Florida.  

School Picture Day: October 17 - Mrs. Brenda Nevels will again be taking pictures of students and staff for our yearbook.  Order forms will be sent out the week before pictures.  

End of First Quarter: October 24 - Grade cards will go home the following week.

Alumni Soccer & Volleyball Games: October 27 - The Athletic Committee will be hosting the alumni soccer game at 4 pm on the soccer field behind the ROC gym and the alumni volleyball game in the ROC gym at 6 pm.  Following the soccer game, there will be a potluck meal shared.  Athletic Committee is providing hotdogs for the event.  Please bring a dish to share. Help us spread the word by letting any alumni families know about the event!

Fall Sports Awards Banquet: October 29 - 6:30 pm in the ROC gym - Soccer and volleyball athletes and teams will be recognized for their accomplishments this season.  Teachers and families are welcome to attend.  Each soccer and volleyball family is asked to bring a dessert to share.  Beverages will be provided.

Upcoming Events: September (28) Mid-Term Cut off, (28 &29) Soccer & Volleyball CFS Tournament; October: (1) Pajama Day, (3) Wear Your Favorite Color Day, (4) Family Club Meeting @ 4 pm - Perkins, (5) Spirit Day, (5) Pep Rally @ 11:30 - ROC Gym, (5) Volleyball Senior Recognition, (8) Parent/Teacher Conference @ 6 pm - ROC Gym, (14) Senior Luncheon, (17) School Picture Day, (20) 8th Grade Fish Fry, (20) Athletic Meeting, (22) School Board Meeting, (24) 1st Quarter Ends, (27) Alumni Games, (29) Fall Sports Award Banquet

Upcoming Birthdays: October: (1) Destiny Ward, (4) Debra Church, (10) Daniel Nevels, (10) Alex Ramirez, (15) Jozlynn Moulton, (19) Alexandra Luvin, (27) Brynnley Wells 

Verse of the Day: My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.  Psalm 73:26

High School Transcript Form: Mrs. Bergman distributed these forms in your Kick-Off folder. If you still have your form, please turn it into the office by Monday, September 17.

School Supplies: Check your email for a message from Mrs. Otten regarding missing school supplies.  All supplies should be turned in by Monday, September 17.

Kick-Off Forms: Monday, September 17 is the final day for all forms to be turned in.  Mrs. Otten is missing several forms from multiple families.  The most commonly missed form is the Handbook Signature form. If you are uncertain whether or not you have missing forms please reach out to the office.

Red Communication Folder: Several forms will be going home Monday, including the Directory, Box Tops info, and yearbook info.  Check your child's red folder Monday school.  

Chapel: We have the great privilege to worship and learn more about our great God together as a school on Monday, September 17 at 8:15 am in the Sanctuary.  All family members and teachers are invited to attend.  All chapel dates are listed on the Event Calendar on our website. Join us when you are able.  We would love to have you.

Add/Drop Deadline: High School students have until Wednesday, September 19 to add or drop a class.  Forms are available from Mrs. Furrey in the office if needed.

See You at the Pole: Students will be gathering at 8:15 am on Wednesday, September 26 for a special time of prayer over our families, school, and nation. Families are welcome to join us.

Homework Surveys: Homework Surveys will go home with students on Friday, September 21.  Surveys are to be completed on Tuesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 27 for all homework assigned.  It is important that these surveys be filled out on those specific days to allow for comparison with your student's classmates.  This information is used by Academic Committee to determine if a teacher is giving too much or not enough homework on home school days, as well as your student's classroom experience. Your assistance in filling out the surveys allows you to be a part of how we can continue to educate our students well.  Completed surveys are due in the office no later than Monday, October 1.  Thank you in advance for working with Academic Committee on these surveys.

Spirit Days & Pep Rally: We have added four Spirit Days to the Event Calendar.  Monday, September 24 is Spirit Day- students and staff are encouraged to wear red, black, and white that day to show their school spirit!  Monday, October 1 is Pajama Day- what's better than wearing you pj's to school on a Monday!  Wednesday, October 3 is Wear Your Favorite Color Day.  Friday, October 5 is Spirit Day.  Also, on October 3 at 11:30 am we will be having a Pep Rally in the ROC gym.  Feel free to join us.  A quick reminder about Spirit Days: please follow the school dress code when showing your school spirit.  Hats and sunglasses are allowed on spirit days but it is up to the teacher whether or not they can be worn during class time.

Upcoming Events - September: (15) Soccer & Volleyball Warrior Classic, (17) Chapel, (19) Add/Drop Deadline, (22) Athletic Meeting @ 8 am at Perkins, (24) Spirit Day (24) Soccer Senior Recognition, (25) School Board Meeting @ 6:30 in the Green Room, (28) Mid-Term Cut off, (28 &29) Soccer & Volleyball CFS Tournament

Upcoming Birthdays - September: (15) Aiden Sarver, (16) Maggie Mahurin, (23) Kathy Greer; October: (1) Destiny Ward, (4) Debra Church, (10) Daniel Nevels, (10) Alex Ramirez, (15) Jozlynn Moulton, (19) Alexandra Luvin, (27) Brynnley Wells

Verse of the Day: The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1

Hello, Applewood families!  Summer is quickly wrapping up.  I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer.  We have been working in the office to prepare for the upcoming school year.  Unfortunately, our school phone line is still down.  The school board has approved for the installation of a new phone service.  Once it is up and running, I will let you know.  The plan is for it to be back in service by the first day of school.  In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us through email or on our cell phones.  I am looking forward to another great year!  

Teacher Needs 2018/2019- We are in need of a teacher for 8th grade Physical Science, 9th grade Themes in Literature and Spanish I, 10th grade World Literature, 11th American Literature, and high school P.E.  Please join us in prayer as we seek God's perfect will for our school and our students.  If you, or someone you know, are interested in teaching please contact Mrs. Greer or I.

Substitute Teachers 2018/2019-  Mrs. Greer has been busy putting together a substitute teacher list for the upcoming school year. If you would like to be added to our sub list, please email the school. 

School Supply List- Mrs. Otten emailed the updated school supply lists a couple weeks ago.  Please remember to put your student's name on all of their belongings.  Also, when bringing in things like paper towels, Anywhere spray, Expo spray, etc. please write your last name and 2018 on each item. Labeling items in this way helps to keep an accurate inventory on what we use each year. 

One Call List - I have added new families to our One Call list and updated other families contact information.  If you are not signed up and would like to receive text messages through One Call, please test the word 'Alert' to 22300. 

Fall Sports- Soccer and volleyball practices are well underway!  All sports fees need to be paid to the coach before the first game.  Sports fees are as follows: ACS athletes - $70, home school athletes - $80 (*please note:  soccer athletes have an additional fee of $12 for socks). The soccer boys have their first home game Friday, August 24 at 5 p.m. at the Paul Clover soccer field.  The volleyball girls have a home tri-match on Friday, August 24 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the ROC gym. Come out and cheer on our mighty Mustangs!   

Basketball Intent- If your student is interested in playing junior high or high school basketball this year please contact our Athletic Director, Scott Young. 

Parent Jobs- Thank you for being patient as we updated our Parent Jobs list.  If you have not signed up for your jobs please do so now.  Jobs are going fast!  Once all families have signed up, we will open up the remaining jobs for those interested in serving in additional areas.  Thank you for working tirelessly with us to provide such wonderful opportunities for our students! 

Hot Lunch Coordinator- At this time, we do not have a Hot Lunch Coordinator for the upcoming school.  If this position is not filled, we will not be offering hot lunches on Wednesdays and Fridays.  If you are interested in knowing more about this position, please contact the school for more information.  The person doing this job would be overseeing the planning, preparing, and serving of meals alongside the senior class.  

Family Club Treasurer- Our Family Club is looking for a treasurer.  If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Bessert, Family Club President.

New Family Orientation- August 23rd @ 5:30 p.m. - All new families are encouraged to attend.

Back to School Family Party-  August 23rd @ 6:30 p.m. out by the playground.  Family Club is sponsoring a Back to School Party to give everyone an opportunity to meet new families and catch up with returning families.  We hope to see you there!

Kick-Off- August 30th @ 6:30 p.m. in the ROC gym. It is very important that ALL families plan to be in attendance.  We continue to work hard to ensure all forms are completed and all information given in a timely manner so families don't feel like they're here all night. 

Upcoming events- August: (18) Athletic Meeting @ 8 a.m.  (21) School Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.  (23) New Family Orientation @ 5:30 p.m.  (23) Back to School Party @ 6:30 p.m.  (27) First Year Teacher In-Service @ 9 a.m.  (29) All Teacher In-Service 9 a.m.  (30) Kick-Off @ 6:30 p.m.  September: (5) First Day of School 8 a.m.

Upcoming Birthdays-  August: (21) David Nevels (30) Mr. Jon Hill   September: (6) Lydia Furrey (15) Aiden Sarver (16) Maggie Mahurin (23) Mrs. Kathy Greer