Secondary Corner Dec. 2011
Dates and events to remember:
• Seniors should be applying to their top three choices of colleges during this time of year. Some early application deadlines have already passed, so be sure that you are checking on application deadlines!
• The PSAT results will be arriving soon for all 9th through 11th graders who took the test in October. Please ask your student to see their results; if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Huff.
• Report cards will be mailed home after Christmas break, as the teachers complete grades for the semester; however, you will be able to access them on edline prior to that time.
• Parents of seniors will want to plan to have their taxes done early this year, if at all possible, for the filing of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which will have to be completed by March 2nd, 2012. On this form, you can estimate your tax information, if need be, but it is a smoother process if you have them already completed. Watch for the FAFSA worksheet that Mrs. Huff will send home soon.
• Senior parents, please be sure that your senior has ordered their cap and gown. This is the minimum that must be ordered from Jostens, and the prices all increase after the first of the year, so please have all orders completed.
• Homecoming tickets can soon be purchased in front of the office before and after school. Purchase tickets soon, as the price will increase as we get closer to the event! The homecoming game is Friday, January 27th, and the banquet and dance is on Saturday, January 28th, 2012.
Posted by AVC News at 12:44 PM
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Elementary Corner - Dec 2011
"Joy to the World! The Lord is Come." The holidays are here and the elementary deparptment is alive with excitement and activities.
First, we would like to invite you to the AVCS Band Concert, under the direction of Mr. Jim Schulder, on Saturday, December 10th in the Fellowship Hall at 3:00pm. Come with the whole family and enjoy some holiday music! Next, please plan to attend the Elementary Choir Christmas Celebration,"Stranger in the Manger," under the direction of Mrs. Gwen Schulder. This heart warming musical will be presented Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. The students have been diligently preparing for both of these events. Please come out and support the elementary music programs at AVCS.
Next, we would like to congratulate and recognize our Spelling Bee winners: First Grade - David Littell, Second Grade - Faith Vandenberg, Third Grade - Ethan Boggs, Fourth Grade - Hailey Richart, and Fifth Grade - Kamaryn Walker. These students will represent our school at the Association of Christian Schools International District Spelling Bee on January 20th (1st - 4th) and January 27th (5th). We are so proud of them!
If you haven't already, please stop by and choose an angel from our Angel Tree in the school office. Your generosity will brighten a child's Christmas. Angel Tree gifts are due in the office on December 9th. Thank you and God bless you as you give.
Finally, please be reminded that the last week before vacation, December 19th - 21st, are half days with a noon dismissal. Elementary lunch will be served at the normal time. Be on the lookout for specific details from your child's teacher on holiday parties and activities.
On behalf of the AVCS elementary department, we wish you a blessed and joyful holiday season. Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
First, we would like to invite you to the AVCS Band Concert, under the direction of Mr. Jim Schulder, on Saturday, December 10th in the Fellowship Hall at 3:00pm. Come with the whole family and enjoy some holiday music! Next, please plan to attend the Elementary Choir Christmas Celebration,"Stranger in the Manger," under the direction of Mrs. Gwen Schulder. This heart warming musical will be presented Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. The students have been diligently preparing for both of these events. Please come out and support the elementary music programs at AVCS.
Next, we would like to congratulate and recognize our Spelling Bee winners: First Grade - David Littell, Second Grade - Faith Vandenberg, Third Grade - Ethan Boggs, Fourth Grade - Hailey Richart, and Fifth Grade - Kamaryn Walker. These students will represent our school at the Association of Christian Schools International District Spelling Bee on January 20th (1st - 4th) and January 27th (5th). We are so proud of them!
If you haven't already, please stop by and choose an angel from our Angel Tree in the school office. Your generosity will brighten a child's Christmas. Angel Tree gifts are due in the office on December 9th. Thank you and God bless you as you give.
Finally, please be reminded that the last week before vacation, December 19th - 21st, are half days with a noon dismissal. Elementary lunch will be served at the normal time. Be on the lookout for specific details from your child's teacher on holiday parties and activities.
On behalf of the AVCS elementary department, we wish you a blessed and joyful holiday season. Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Scrip is Back!
What is Scrip?
Your families earn money just by making regular household purchases, but instead of paying with cash or credit, they use prepaid gift cards from America’s favorite and most trusted retailers like Chervon, Starbucks, and Target.
How does it work?
You simply go to the website www.shopwithscrip.com and register. You can register with AVCS using the enrollment code #71119A8614594. Select "Order Scrip". Fill you shopping cart and follow the instructions at the check-out. After checking your order, select "Finish," which takes you to a screen where you choose "Printer Friendly" and then print your order. Bring your order and check made to out to AVC with the words Scrip in the Memo and drop in the Scrip Box in the front office at AVC SChool. You can also pay with PrestoPay online.
If you order on Monday before 10AM you will receive your order on Wednesday. If you order on Wednesday before 10AM you will receive it Friday. If you have any questions you can contact Michelle Littel at MLittle@avcschool.com. When people hear about scrip, many ask, “what’s the catch?” The catch – if there is one –is that families need to plan ahead a little and do their normal shopping with gift cards.
Which companies can I buy giftcards for using Scrip?
Starbucks, Amazon, Bath and Body Works, Target, SpaFinder, American Eagle, Buckle, Cabelas, Sears, Lowes, Beast Buy, Cheesecake Factory, Disney, and the list goes on and on. Many of these cards are even Christmas themed for the season.
How much money can be given to the school in a given order?
Here is an example of how Scrip adds up:
Groceries $400 (avg 4% return) $16 (back to the school)
Gas $200 (avg 2.5% return) $5
Dining $100 (avg 10% return) $10
Clothes $100 (avg 6% return) $6
Entertainment $50 (avg 9% return) $4
In one month, simply purchasing everthing products as seen above could contribute $41.
Your families earn money just by making regular household purchases, but instead of paying with cash or credit, they use prepaid gift cards from America’s favorite and most trusted retailers like Chervon, Starbucks, and Target.
How does it work?
You simply go to the website www.shopwithscrip.com and register. You can register with AVCS using the enrollment code #71119A8614594. Select "Order Scrip". Fill you shopping cart and follow the instructions at the check-out. After checking your order, select "Finish," which takes you to a screen where you choose "Printer Friendly" and then print your order. Bring your order and check made to out to AVC with the words Scrip in the Memo and drop in the Scrip Box in the front office at AVC SChool. You can also pay with PrestoPay online.
If you order on Monday before 10AM you will receive your order on Wednesday. If you order on Wednesday before 10AM you will receive it Friday. If you have any questions you can contact Michelle Littel at MLittle@avcschool.com. When people hear about scrip, many ask, “what’s the catch?” The catch – if there is one –is that families need to plan ahead a little and do their normal shopping with gift cards.
Which companies can I buy giftcards for using Scrip?
Starbucks, Amazon, Bath and Body Works, Target, SpaFinder, American Eagle, Buckle, Cabelas, Sears, Lowes, Beast Buy, Cheesecake Factory, Disney, and the list goes on and on. Many of these cards are even Christmas themed for the season.
How much money can be given to the school in a given order?
Here is an example of how Scrip adds up:
Groceries $400 (avg 4% return) $16 (back to the school)
Gas $200 (avg 2.5% return) $5
Dining $100 (avg 10% return) $10
Clothes $100 (avg 6% return) $6
Entertainment $50 (avg 9% return) $4
In one month, simply purchasing everthing products as seen above could contribute $41.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Serve-a-Thon
Christian Brady, like many of the students who participated in the first annual AVC Serve-A-Thon, probably wasn’t expecting to feel the way he did after it was all said and done. He was probably thinking he'd go out, serve a little, and feel better afterwards like he had accomplished something meaningful. It seems, however,that God had much more in store for him and the rest of the student body than he could even imagine.
Christian, as well as a few other students, traveled to Apple Valley Christian Care Center as one of the many teams serving that day. It is a retirement home for people who have Alzheimer’s or some other condition that does not allow them to take care of themselves. These people can sometimes be shocking. It is almost difficult to look at them in the eye. Many people are timid at first in meeting with them. Christian too battled with this at first, but then he really got into interacting with them and discovered that these people were much more than meets the eye.
After learning a little bit about the Care Center, Christian was immediately introduced to an elderly gentleman by the name of Peter. He immediately began to “talk” with Peter on a whiteboard. Peter was deaf, so the only way he could communicate was to write on the board. Christian and he went back and forth in conversation discussing life and all kinds of other topics. He was reluctant at first about talking about his life, but after a while he warmed up to Christian and revealed that he had been a Navy gun captain in World War II. Christian was immediately interested. He was not speaking to just anybody; he was speaking to an American hero.
Unfortunately, time was against them, and Christian could only speak to the man for so long. After he left, he discovered he did not feel anything like he expected he would. Sure, he felt warm and accomplished, but it was much more than that. He had not just served, but developed a relationship with someone who many wouldn’t even care to talk to. He had learned that day that serving is not only a sacrifice, but a sacrifice with endless rewards. Finally, he discovered that giving even a small portion of your day to people in need can make a huge difference in someone’s life. At the end of the day, Peter may not remember Christian Brady, but Christian Brady will remember Peter forever.
Christian, as well as a few other students, traveled to Apple Valley Christian Care Center as one of the many teams serving that day. It is a retirement home for people who have Alzheimer’s or some other condition that does not allow them to take care of themselves. These people can sometimes be shocking. It is almost difficult to look at them in the eye. Many people are timid at first in meeting with them. Christian too battled with this at first, but then he really got into interacting with them and discovered that these people were much more than meets the eye.
After learning a little bit about the Care Center, Christian was immediately introduced to an elderly gentleman by the name of Peter. He immediately began to “talk” with Peter on a whiteboard. Peter was deaf, so the only way he could communicate was to write on the board. Christian and he went back and forth in conversation discussing life and all kinds of other topics. He was reluctant at first about talking about his life, but after a while he warmed up to Christian and revealed that he had been a Navy gun captain in World War II. Christian was immediately interested. He was not speaking to just anybody; he was speaking to an American hero.
Unfortunately, time was against them, and Christian could only speak to the man for so long. After he left, he discovered he did not feel anything like he expected he would. Sure, he felt warm and accomplished, but it was much more than that. He had not just served, but developed a relationship with someone who many wouldn’t even care to talk to. He had learned that day that serving is not only a sacrifice, but a sacrifice with endless rewards. Finally, he discovered that giving even a small portion of your day to people in need can make a huge difference in someone’s life. At the end of the day, Peter may not remember Christian Brady, but Christian Brady will remember Peter forever.
November Elementary Corner 2011
It has been a whirlwind of activity, and we are just at the beginning of the holiday season!
Our 1st quarter parent conferences are behind us now. It was wonderful for the teachers to meet many of you and discuss how we can partner together. If you missed this opportunity, please call your child's teacher and schedule a meeting as soon as possible.
Our first Serve-a-Thon was Wednesday, October 19th. The entire school set out on a variety of service projects both on campus and off campus. What a blessing it was to hear about the student's experiences as they ministered all day and met the needs of others. We plan to do it again next year because of the valuable impact it had on everyone who participated. Thank you to those who supported this project.
A huge thank you also to all who worked tirelessly to make the Harvest Festival a success. The mood was festive and the place transformed into a huge playground for superheroes, princesses, and the like! Candy was abundant and so were the smiles.
The Holiday Luncheon is the next family event at AVC. Please plan to join your child for a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Novembmer 8th. Tickets can be purchased in the office in advance or at the door. You will not be disappointed!
School will be closed on Friday, November 11th to celebrate Veteran's Day. We have one full week of school after that and then break for Thanksgiving. During the first two days of our Thanksgiving vacation, hundreds of Christian educators and administrators gather at the Association of Christian Schools International Convention in Anahem. It is a wonderful time for refreshment, inspiration and information gathering. Thank you to all of you who sponsored one of the elementary teachers.
Finally, on behalf of all the elementary staff, we wish you a safe and blessed holiday season.
Our 1st quarter parent conferences are behind us now. It was wonderful for the teachers to meet many of you and discuss how we can partner together. If you missed this opportunity, please call your child's teacher and schedule a meeting as soon as possible.
Our first Serve-a-Thon was Wednesday, October 19th. The entire school set out on a variety of service projects both on campus and off campus. What a blessing it was to hear about the student's experiences as they ministered all day and met the needs of others. We plan to do it again next year because of the valuable impact it had on everyone who participated. Thank you to those who supported this project.
A huge thank you also to all who worked tirelessly to make the Harvest Festival a success. The mood was festive and the place transformed into a huge playground for superheroes, princesses, and the like! Candy was abundant and so were the smiles.
The Holiday Luncheon is the next family event at AVC. Please plan to join your child for a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Novembmer 8th. Tickets can be purchased in the office in advance or at the door. You will not be disappointed!
School will be closed on Friday, November 11th to celebrate Veteran's Day. We have one full week of school after that and then break for Thanksgiving. During the first two days of our Thanksgiving vacation, hundreds of Christian educators and administrators gather at the Association of Christian Schools International Convention in Anahem. It is a wonderful time for refreshment, inspiration and information gathering. Thank you to all of you who sponsored one of the elementary teachers.
Finally, on behalf of all the elementary staff, we wish you a safe and blessed holiday season.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Secondary News November 2011
Dates and events to remember:
• November 1-November 30th is the deadline for UC applications for all seniors interested in attending a UC in the fall. This is also the ‘Preferred’ application time for the Cal State colleges, as well with budget cuts, many Cal States are having Nov. 30th as their only application deadline!
• To apply online to any UC go to www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
and for the Cal State Universities go to CSU Mentor at www.csumentor.edu
• The PSAT results will be here in December for all 9th through 11th graders who took the test in October.
• Parents of Seniors will want to plan to have their taxes done early this year if at all possible for the filing of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) which will have to be completed by March 2nd, 2012. On this form you can estimate your tax information if need be, but is a smoother process if you have them done. Watch for more information as the time approaches – I will be sending out a web worksheet to make applying online easier!
• Senior parents please be sure to check with your seniors! We have a lot of things happening that your student needs to stay up to date with. For any questions please contact Mrs. Dani Patag
• November 1-November 30th is the deadline for UC applications for all seniors interested in attending a UC in the fall. This is also the ‘Preferred’ application time for the Cal State colleges, as well with budget cuts, many Cal States are having Nov. 30th as their only application deadline!
• To apply online to any UC go to www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
and for the Cal State Universities go to CSU Mentor at www.csumentor.edu
• The PSAT results will be here in December for all 9th through 11th graders who took the test in October.
• Parents of Seniors will want to plan to have their taxes done early this year if at all possible for the filing of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) which will have to be completed by March 2nd, 2012. On this form you can estimate your tax information if need be, but is a smoother process if you have them done. Watch for more information as the time approaches – I will be sending out a web worksheet to make applying online easier!
• Senior parents please be sure to check with your seniors! We have a lot of things happening that your student needs to stay up to date with. For any questions please contact Mrs. Dani Patag
Friday, October 7, 2011
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
Kid’s Say the Darnedest Things
Kid’s have a way of lightening up any room they find themselves in. There wide, toothless grins and contagious laughter have a way of brightening up anyones’ day. For instance, to answer some of life’s most important questions we give deep over complicated answers. Kids, on the other hand, reply with much more spontaneous and unedited replies. Instead of giving deep thought, they spit out the first answer that comes to their minds. These answers are often sweet, random, and just simply silly. We decided to ask some Kindergarteners and 1st Graders some questions we thought would spark some imaginative replies. To our great satisfaction, they did not disappoint.
Kindergarten
Ayden:
Q: What do you think about girls?
A: That they be pretty.
Caiden:
Q: Why are puppies cute?
A: Because they are different colors.
Q: How do you get to heaven?
A: Close your eyes and God lifts you up there.
Della:
Q: What is your best joke?
A: What’s a shark’s favorite game? Swallow the leader.
1st Grade
Jake:
Q: What’s the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you?
A: I was with my brother Carter, and he made me fall off of the bead because he jacked my spot.
Q: What is Beauty?
A: I don’t know that question.
Q: Who is the smartest person on earth?
A: My dad because he knows math a lot.
Q: How do you get to heaven?
A: Asking Jesus in your heart, then he takes you there.
Mark:
Q: Why do zebras have stripes?
A: To keep them warm.
Q: Tell me your funniest joke?
A: I’m out of here.
Hunter:
Q: Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?
A: Because there were no bananas.
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: A cop because I want to use my gun.
Ethan:
Q: What do you think about girls?
A: That they look nice, and they’re pretty
Q: Why do your parents make you eat your vegetables?
A: If you eat vegetables they make you turn different colors.
Malachi:
Q: How do you cook a turkey?
A: I don’t cook turkeys.
Q: Who is your hero?
A: God and Jesus because they have powers to save us.
Nate:
Q: Who is the smartest person one earth?
A: God… and Mrs. Foster is the smartest teacher on the earth.
Kid’s have a way of lightening up any room they find themselves in. There wide, toothless grins and contagious laughter have a way of brightening up anyones’ day. For instance, to answer some of life’s most important questions we give deep over complicated answers. Kids, on the other hand, reply with much more spontaneous and unedited replies. Instead of giving deep thought, they spit out the first answer that comes to their minds. These answers are often sweet, random, and just simply silly. We decided to ask some Kindergarteners and 1st Graders some questions we thought would spark some imaginative replies. To our great satisfaction, they did not disappoint.
Kindergarten
Ayden:
Q: What do you think about girls?
A: That they be pretty.
Caiden:
Q: Why are puppies cute?
A: Because they are different colors.
Q: How do you get to heaven?
A: Close your eyes and God lifts you up there.
Della:
Q: What is your best joke?
A: What’s a shark’s favorite game? Swallow the leader.
1st Grade
Jake:
Q: What’s the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you?
A: I was with my brother Carter, and he made me fall off of the bead because he jacked my spot.
Q: What is Beauty?
A: I don’t know that question.
Q: Who is the smartest person on earth?
A: My dad because he knows math a lot.
Q: How do you get to heaven?
A: Asking Jesus in your heart, then he takes you there.
Mark:
Q: Why do zebras have stripes?
A: To keep them warm.
Q: Tell me your funniest joke?
A: I’m out of here.
Hunter:
Q: Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?
A: Because there were no bananas.
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: A cop because I want to use my gun.
Ethan:
Q: What do you think about girls?
A: That they look nice, and they’re pretty
Q: Why do your parents make you eat your vegetables?
A: If you eat vegetables they make you turn different colors.
Malachi:
Q: How do you cook a turkey?
A: I don’t cook turkeys.
Q: Who is your hero?
A: God and Jesus because they have powers to save us.
Nate:
Q: Who is the smartest person one earth?
A: God… and Mrs. Foster is the smartest teacher on the earth.
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