- Nov. 3oth is the deadline for any student interested in attending a UC school in the fall. This is also the "preferred" deadline for the Cal State sytem.
-PSAT scores will be available in Dec. for all 9th through 11th graders that took the test earlier this year.
-Report cards will be sent home after Christmas break; however, the teachers will be posting their grades to Edline as they complete their grading. Be sure to check on Edline to keep up-to-date for your child's grades and assignments.
-Parents of seniors should plan to have their taxes done early this year. This will help when preparing the FAFSA form for student aid. The taxes may be estimated; however, it is a smoother process if the taxes as already done.
- Josten's will be on campus on Dec. 7th to allow any juniors that wish to to order their class rings. The representative will also be able to sell seniors their graduation announcements. On the 7th, the representative will be here to give information. On the 14th, the representative will be here to take orders. Parents are welcome to attend. The representative will be here for seniors at 8 AM, while the juniors will be taken care of at 8:50AM. Please meet in M5.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Pastor John's Letter Nov. 2010
Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful that President Abraham Lincoln had the wisdom to recognize that we as a nation need to set aside a day to give thanks! In 1863 (more than 2 centuries after the first “thanksgiving” was celebrated), President Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.
In this economy, it may be difficult for some to focus in on how blessed we really are, but the reality is each and every one of us has so much to thank God for. With this in mind, I asked some of our students what they were thankful for regarding AVC. Here are some of their responses.
“That I’m learning to read and learning math” – 1st grade
“The mentorship that the teachers give us” – 12th grade
“We have teachers who care about us” – 4th grade
“The teachers care about me and not just about grades” – 12th grade
“The secretaries in the office” – 11th grade
“We get to listen to Christian music while we work” – Office Staff
“People are always in a good mood and friendly” – Foreign exchange student
“The Bible teaching is accurate” – 7th grade
“Being to talk with my American friends” – Foreign exchange student
“I’m so close with everyone” – Foreign exchange student
“For the smaller class sizes, so the teachers can give us one on one” – 8th
“A 4.0 is a low GPA for this school” – 12th
“Mr. Watson’s class” – 12th
“It’s more like a family at AVCS” – 8th
I encourage you to take time and talk with your family about what you are thankful for, including things at AVCS. Happy Thanksgiving!
In this economy, it may be difficult for some to focus in on how blessed we really are, but the reality is each and every one of us has so much to thank God for. With this in mind, I asked some of our students what they were thankful for regarding AVC. Here are some of their responses.
“That I’m learning to read and learning math” – 1st grade
“The mentorship that the teachers give us” – 12th grade
“We have teachers who care about us” – 4th grade
“The teachers care about me and not just about grades” – 12th grade
“The secretaries in the office” – 11th grade
“We get to listen to Christian music while we work” – Office Staff
“People are always in a good mood and friendly” – Foreign exchange student
“The Bible teaching is accurate” – 7th grade
“Being to talk with my American friends” – Foreign exchange student
“I’m so close with everyone” – Foreign exchange student
“For the smaller class sizes, so the teachers can give us one on one” – 8th
“A 4.0 is a low GPA for this school” – 12th
“Mr. Watson’s class” – 12th
“It’s more like a family at AVCS” – 8th
I encourage you to take time and talk with your family about what you are thankful for, including things at AVCS. Happy Thanksgiving!
Varsity Volleyball
Winning athletes are set apart by their drive to go two beyond what is expected of them. The athlete with the rule of two mindset will always surpass their opponent, both in heart and in stamina. This year we had the unique opportunity of blending the refined skills of veteran players with the fresh potential of newcomers. This combination coupled with hard work, dedication, and collegiate level training enabled our varsity volleyball girls to achieve great things as individuals and helped us reach our destination as a team.
Summer league games and training concluded with promise as our Lady Warriors tied for third in the tournament at VVC against local public high school teams. Regular season began with a kick start as the girls took 2nd place in the annual Trona tournament. As the season progressed, so did the skills, confidence, and cohesiveness of our team. This year was distinct in that non-league games were interspersed throughout league competition. Our girls took the opportunity to play each opponent with a winning mindset; every non-league game was won, not only in the hearts and minds of our athletes, but on the scoreboard as well. Being one of five teams within the Agape League, our Lady Warriors had three opportunities to play Hesperia Christian, Victor Christian, AAE, and Excelsior. Each match literally felt like a tug-of-war because the competing teams were of similar caliber. This, however, provided us with the tools necessary to finish strong in league and thrust us into playoffs fully prepared. Clenching third in League, we entered into playoffs with high expectations and the rule of two in mind.
In the first round, against Marywood in Palm Springs, our Lady Warriors swept the Firebirds in three sets, thus advancing our team farther than any other girls’ varsity volleyball team in AVC’s most recent history. This, in and of itself, was a huge accomplishment. Second round, we had the honor of hosting Rolling Hills Prep in our own gym. The first set was a battle, but ended victorious. The three that followed brought to life the phrase, “Leave everything on the court.” These sets displayed every ounce of determination that our girls had in them. Between bloody noses, twisted ankles, bumped knees, loss of wind, and sheer exhaustion, our 2010 Lady Warriors truly left everything on the court, surpassing all expectations and ultimately reaching our final destination…finishing with the rule of two.
Our overall record was 14-7, only losing to three different teams. We are so blessed to have had such an amazing support system encouraging us from day one; God is good. George Mangum, our coach with the “BAM!” and a collegiate level trainer, instilled in us the mentality of a winning athlete spurred on by the rule of two. Thank you George! To the parents and families, staff and student body, whose investment goes beyond words and is without measure, thank you! This was an incredibly unforgettable season.
Coaches, Hannah and JoAnna Tribole
Summer league games and training concluded with promise as our Lady Warriors tied for third in the tournament at VVC against local public high school teams. Regular season began with a kick start as the girls took 2nd place in the annual Trona tournament. As the season progressed, so did the skills, confidence, and cohesiveness of our team. This year was distinct in that non-league games were interspersed throughout league competition. Our girls took the opportunity to play each opponent with a winning mindset; every non-league game was won, not only in the hearts and minds of our athletes, but on the scoreboard as well. Being one of five teams within the Agape League, our Lady Warriors had three opportunities to play Hesperia Christian, Victor Christian, AAE, and Excelsior. Each match literally felt like a tug-of-war because the competing teams were of similar caliber. This, however, provided us with the tools necessary to finish strong in league and thrust us into playoffs fully prepared. Clenching third in League, we entered into playoffs with high expectations and the rule of two in mind.
In the first round, against Marywood in Palm Springs, our Lady Warriors swept the Firebirds in three sets, thus advancing our team farther than any other girls’ varsity volleyball team in AVC’s most recent history. This, in and of itself, was a huge accomplishment. Second round, we had the honor of hosting Rolling Hills Prep in our own gym. The first set was a battle, but ended victorious. The three that followed brought to life the phrase, “Leave everything on the court.” These sets displayed every ounce of determination that our girls had in them. Between bloody noses, twisted ankles, bumped knees, loss of wind, and sheer exhaustion, our 2010 Lady Warriors truly left everything on the court, surpassing all expectations and ultimately reaching our final destination…finishing with the rule of two.
Our overall record was 14-7, only losing to three different teams. We are so blessed to have had such an amazing support system encouraging us from day one; God is good. George Mangum, our coach with the “BAM!” and a collegiate level trainer, instilled in us the mentality of a winning athlete spurred on by the rule of two. Thank you George! To the parents and families, staff and student body, whose investment goes beyond words and is without measure, thank you! This was an incredibly unforgettable season.
Coaches, Hannah and JoAnna Tribole
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