Do you enjoy chestnuts roasting over an open fire? How about Jack Frost nipping at your nose? Although it’s been said, one or two many times, “Merry Christmas from Middle School Gingerbread House!”
Oddly enough, the kids did not hang out in a house of gingerbread, as much as we were all crossing our fingers for that to happen. Eating Christmas delights with a cup of hot cocoa, the middle school students were rocking their boss PJ’s, telling jokes, playing games, while truly embracing the Christmas spirit. Mr. Vlodica was the head of the fun department, conducting a sweet, yet gross game of Chubby Bunny. Basically, it’s a silly game of stuffing as many marshmallows into your mouth while still being able to say, “Ch- Ch- Chubby Bunny.”
‘Wrapping’ up the night, ELF was on the T.V. as a hysterical White Elephant gift exchange took place. Out of all the gifts, the craziest could have been a bag of delicious Kibbles ‘N’ Bits or maybe the creepy Halloween mask.
The night ended with “a Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!”
By Timothy Barnett, 12th grade
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Friday, December 24, 2010
A Day in the Life...
Throughout school teachers had always joked with me about my handwriting. They often told me, “Mark, you need to go back to kindergarten and learn how to write.” I simply dismissed their remarks as mere threats. Boy was I wrong.
One brisk winter morning Miss Evans approached me and informed me that I was no longer allowed in her class until I went back to kindergarten for a day. Oh, and she told me to write an article about my experience. So, I grabbed my backpack and scooted on over to Mrs. Coopers class.
Both excited and terrified, I opened the door. Despite my rather unusual size for a kindergartener, Mrs. Cooper welcomed me as one of her own. After hanging my backpack up on the rack, I pulled up a chair, sat down next to the blocks, and got to work building an awesome plane. Jake Rodriguez looked up at his new classmate puzzled.
Five minutes later, the bell rang and everyone rushed to their seats. The first business of the day was role and the months and days of the year. Then we repeated our letters and numbers. I looked up at the clock in eager anticipation of recess, but there was one activity left, our writing.
We received our papers and we got started on the letter N. Any self-confidence I had brought with me to school that day was destroyed at that moment. I don’t know whether it was Mrs. Cooper’s flawless handwriting or the fact that my N failed in comparison to all of the other kindergarteners, including four year old Mya Lyon, but I just seemed to fall short. Mrs. Cooper, fighting off the urge to laugh at me, was quick to encourage me to try again. So I resolved to do it better and I’m glad to say I was successful, well…after a few tries anyways.
Morning recess finally saved me from the endless frustration of handwriting. The rest of the day was fun as well. I made new friends, played tag, and even got some nap time in. Then we ended the day with a Thanksgiving party.
I had always wondered why Mrs. Cooper loved teaching kindergarten for so long. But after spending only one day in that class I know why. Those kids are the most loving and fun kids on campus. I see them every day and they still give me a hug. Unfortunately for Miss Evans my handwriting isn’t much better, but my N’s are perfect.
One brisk winter morning Miss Evans approached me and informed me that I was no longer allowed in her class until I went back to kindergarten for a day. Oh, and she told me to write an article about my experience. So, I grabbed my backpack and scooted on over to Mrs. Coopers class.
Both excited and terrified, I opened the door. Despite my rather unusual size for a kindergartener, Mrs. Cooper welcomed me as one of her own. After hanging my backpack up on the rack, I pulled up a chair, sat down next to the blocks, and got to work building an awesome plane. Jake Rodriguez looked up at his new classmate puzzled.
Five minutes later, the bell rang and everyone rushed to their seats. The first business of the day was role and the months and days of the year. Then we repeated our letters and numbers. I looked up at the clock in eager anticipation of recess, but there was one activity left, our writing.
We received our papers and we got started on the letter N. Any self-confidence I had brought with me to school that day was destroyed at that moment. I don’t know whether it was Mrs. Cooper’s flawless handwriting or the fact that my N failed in comparison to all of the other kindergarteners, including four year old Mya Lyon, but I just seemed to fall short. Mrs. Cooper, fighting off the urge to laugh at me, was quick to encourage me to try again. So I resolved to do it better and I’m glad to say I was successful, well…after a few tries anyways.
Morning recess finally saved me from the endless frustration of handwriting. The rest of the day was fun as well. I made new friends, played tag, and even got some nap time in. Then we ended the day with a Thanksgiving party.
I had always wondered why Mrs. Cooper loved teaching kindergarten for so long. But after spending only one day in that class I know why. Those kids are the most loving and fun kids on campus. I see them every day and they still give me a hug. Unfortunately for Miss Evans my handwriting isn’t much better, but my N’s are perfect.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Secondary News Dec 2010
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 are here for all 9th through 11th graders who took the test in October. Please ask your student to see the results; if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Report cards will be mailed home after Christmas break – but as the teachers complete grades for the semester you will be able to access them on Edline.
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 2011. 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 I will be sending home soon.
Senior parents please be sure that your senior has ordered their cap and gown. This is the minimum that must to be ordered from Jostens, and the prices all increase after the first of the year, so please have all orders completed.
Homecoming tickets can be purchased in front of the office before and after school; purchase tickets soon as possible because the price will increase as we get closer to the event! The homecoming game will be on Friday, January 28th. The banquet and dance will follow on Saturday, January 29th, 2011.
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 are here for all 9th through 11th graders who took the test in October. Please ask your student to see the results; if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Report cards will be mailed home after Christmas break – but as the teachers complete grades for the semester you will be able to access them on Edline.
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 2011. 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 I will be sending home soon.
Senior parents please be sure that your senior has ordered their cap and gown. This is the minimum that must to be ordered from Jostens, and the prices all increase after the first of the year, so please have all orders completed.
Homecoming tickets can be purchased in front of the office before and after school; purchase tickets soon as possible because the price will increase as we get closer to the event! The homecoming game will be on Friday, January 28th. The banquet and dance will follow on Saturday, January 29th, 2011.
Elementary Corner Dec 2010
It is hard not to be in the holiday spirit if you have been around the AVCS elementary students. From their excitement and enthusiasm to their touching performances at the elementary music program or the band concert, Christmas was in the air.
Thank you to all the supportive parents who drove kids to early rehearsals, baked and brought cookies, and came to support and enjoy all the performances. It means so much to us and to all our students. Now, we look forward to a much needed break. We wish you and yours a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
When we return, we begin the second half of this rapidly passing school year. Work and requirements will ramp up, and students will be challenged with new material. To prepare your child, please encourage them to read for pleasure during the break.
When school resumes, please try to limit absences to only those that are absolutely necessary. Students can make up the paper work, but they can never recover the valuable teaching time and classroom interaction they miss when they are gone.
Thank you to all the supportive parents who drove kids to early rehearsals, baked and brought cookies, and came to support and enjoy all the performances. It means so much to us and to all our students. Now, we look forward to a much needed break. We wish you and yours a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
When we return, we begin the second half of this rapidly passing school year. Work and requirements will ramp up, and students will be challenged with new material. To prepare your child, please encourage them to read for pleasure during the break.
When school resumes, please try to limit absences to only those that are absolutely necessary. Students can make up the paper work, but they can never recover the valuable teaching time and classroom interaction they miss when they are gone.
Pastor John Dec 2010
Merry Christmas! I must admit that being around AVCS in December is a total blessing (not that it’s not a blessing during the other months!). Let me share with you some of the highlights, and why I view them as a total blessing.
Let me start with the programs. We had three major programs in December: the choir concert, the band concert, and the lower elementary Christmas program. I had several people approach me after the choir concert, some school families and others were outside friends, who commented on how amazing it was that “a school of our size can produce that kind of sound”. At the band concert, we had several guest musicians playing in the band, most of them from the VVC symphonic band. The comment that sticks out to me was the statement, “What an amazing group!” We wrapped up our programs with the K-3 Christmas program. Watching the students up there singing their hearts out for Jesus was an awesome sight!
As if this wasn’t enough, just being around campus is a blessing, hearing people singing Christmas carols, witnessing teachers talk about the birth of Christ, seeing people praying for each other. All I can say is, what a blessing!
The reality is that we live in a day and age where Christmas programs are being replaced with holiday programs. It is a major offense to mention Christmas in most schools around the nation. For the schools that still put up with the notion of Christmas, it is an unwritten rule that there should be no mention of Christ. That is why I feel blessed to be here at AVCS, not only do we mention Christmas and Christ, we put the spotlight on Him! So, in the midst of lights and trees and presents, remember Merry CHRISTmas!!!
Let me start with the programs. We had three major programs in December: the choir concert, the band concert, and the lower elementary Christmas program. I had several people approach me after the choir concert, some school families and others were outside friends, who commented on how amazing it was that “a school of our size can produce that kind of sound”. At the band concert, we had several guest musicians playing in the band, most of them from the VVC symphonic band. The comment that sticks out to me was the statement, “What an amazing group!” We wrapped up our programs with the K-3 Christmas program. Watching the students up there singing their hearts out for Jesus was an awesome sight!
As if this wasn’t enough, just being around campus is a blessing, hearing people singing Christmas carols, witnessing teachers talk about the birth of Christ, seeing people praying for each other. All I can say is, what a blessing!
The reality is that we live in a day and age where Christmas programs are being replaced with holiday programs. It is a major offense to mention Christmas in most schools around the nation. For the schools that still put up with the notion of Christmas, it is an unwritten rule that there should be no mention of Christ. That is why I feel blessed to be here at AVCS, not only do we mention Christmas and Christ, we put the spotlight on Him! So, in the midst of lights and trees and presents, remember Merry CHRISTmas!!!
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