What a pleasure it was for me to prepare dinner for all of you who attended the AVC Presents on May 17, 2010. Many of you have requested a copy of the recipes and so I have posted them below. But first, I want to acknowledge those who helped me prepare, cook and clean up after the meal. I could not have pulled it off without these special friends!
Bunnie Arnold
Mark and Becky Solorio
Cheri Casey
Grace Goodman
Elizabeth Noonan
Jean Huff
My husband, Matt Goodman (who seems to get roped into anything I’m doing!)
Thank you again, so very much for all your hard work in making the dinner a success. Lori
Chicken Piccata
· 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1/2 teaspoon pepper
· 4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
· 1/8 cup butter, cubed
· 1/8 cup olive oil
· 2 green onions, sliced
· 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
· 1 tablespoon lemon juice
· 1 tablespoon capers
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; place in bag, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in butter and olive oil 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from the skillet and keep warm. Saute the green onions until just tender. Stir in wine or broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; Stir in the lemon juice and capers and return the chicken to the pan. Simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serves 4
Pesto Penne Pasta with Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Asparagus
· 8 oz. Penne Pasta
· 8 oz. grape tomatoes
· 8 oz. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2” pieces
· Pesto sauce, store bought or homemade
· Salt and pepper to taste
· Parmesan cheese
Boil pasta according to package directions. Toss tomatoes in olive oil and sea salt and quickly roast in a very hot oven (475 degrees) about 10 minutes. Saute asparagus in olive oil until crisp tender. Toss tomatoes and asparagus with the pasta, add pesto and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
Panna Cotta
· 1/3 cup skim milk
· 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
· 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
· 1/2 cup white sugar
· 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pour milk into a small bowl, and stir in the gelatin powder. Set aside. In a saucepan, stir together the heavy cream and sugar, and set over medium heat. Bring to a full boil, watching carefully, as the cream will quickly rise to the top of the pan. Pour the gelatin and milk into the cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and pour into six individual ramekin dishes. Cool the ramekins uncovered at room temperature. When cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before serving. I topped with chocolate buttercream frosting, sliced strawberry and mint leaf. Serves 6.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Secondary Corner- April
Wow, as we approach May we are looking at the last full month of school left in 2010! What a whirlwind!
Hopefully, you, Seniors, are making final decisions for next year, these are exciting times!
Juniors, you should be looking at taking the SATs at least once before this school year is over. You can register by going to http://www.collegeboard.com/.
Next year’s schedule is out, and I will soon be meeting with each of the students to discuss their future plans. Mr. Watson has already introduced the schedule, and the students have had an opportunity to ask any applicable questions.
As just a reminder here are the graduation requirements for our high school:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
BIBLE: Four (4) years or every semester in attendance at AVCS
ENGLISH: Four (4) years
SOCIAL STUDIES: Four (4) years
MATHEMATICS: Three (3) years (Plus one additional year recommended)
SCIENCE: Three (3) years (Plus one additional year recommended)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE : Two (2) years
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Two (2) years - Each school team sport counts for ½ year
FINE ARTS: One (1) year - Art, Music, Drama
Students must have 270 credits to graduate.
Our standards for graduation are all based on the entrance expectations of the colleges, especially the University of California (UC) system.
As we fly through the end of this school year with much anticipation and excitement for the next please feel free to drop in if you have any questions or would like to be sure that your high school student is on the right track.
We would also like to invite our entire school family to our graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010. The Senior Chapel is Friday, June 4th at 10:00 am; this is held here at Apple Valley Christian School. The graduation ceremony is the same day at 7:00 pm, and this is held at High Desert Church. Come and join us in this wonderful celebration.
Sincerely, Jean Huff
Hopefully, you, Seniors, are making final decisions for next year, these are exciting times!
Juniors, you should be looking at taking the SATs at least once before this school year is over. You can register by going to http://www.collegeboard.com/.
Next year’s schedule is out, and I will soon be meeting with each of the students to discuss their future plans. Mr. Watson has already introduced the schedule, and the students have had an opportunity to ask any applicable questions.
As just a reminder here are the graduation requirements for our high school:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
BIBLE: Four (4) years or every semester in attendance at AVCS
ENGLISH: Four (4) years
SOCIAL STUDIES: Four (4) years
MATHEMATICS: Three (3) years (Plus one additional year recommended)
SCIENCE: Three (3) years (Plus one additional year recommended)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE : Two (2) years
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Two (2) years - Each school team sport counts for ½ year
FINE ARTS: One (1) year - Art, Music, Drama
Students must have 270 credits to graduate.
Our standards for graduation are all based on the entrance expectations of the colleges, especially the University of California (UC) system.
As we fly through the end of this school year with much anticipation and excitement for the next please feel free to drop in if you have any questions or would like to be sure that your high school student is on the right track.
We would also like to invite our entire school family to our graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010. The Senior Chapel is Friday, June 4th at 10:00 am; this is held here at Apple Valley Christian School. The graduation ceremony is the same day at 7:00 pm, and this is held at High Desert Church. Come and join us in this wonderful celebration.
Sincerely, Jean Huff
A Message from Pastor John- April
As I sit here today in my office, I am thinking about music. It’s not because I am sitting here listening to “The Best of the Bee Gees” (don’t worry, I’m not). It is because of what is going on within our music departments. As I write this our middle school choir is not on campus, they are gone for the entire day to participate in the ACSI Middle School Choir Celebration. Then I was thinking how next week our bands (beginning, concert, high school, & jazz) will be gone for the ACSI Band Festival. I also reflected on how blessed I am to have my kids at a school that recognizes the value of music. With that in mind, what I want to share with you is taken from an article on the benefits of music education. You can find the article in its entirety at http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/benefits.html
1) Success in Society - The College Board identifies the arts as one of the six basic academic subject areas students should study in order to succeed in college. Academic Preparation for College: What Students Need to Know and Be Able to Do, 1983 [still in use], The College Board, New York
2) Success in School - Students with coursework/experience in music performance and music appreciation scored higher on the SAT: students in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal and 41 points higher on the math, and students in music appreciation scored 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on the math, than did students with no arts participation. College-Bound Seniors National Report: Profile of SAT Program Test Takers. Princeton, NJ: The College Entrance Examination Board, 2001.
3) Success in Developing Intelligence - A research team exploring the link between music and intelligence reported that music training is far superior to computer instruction in dramatically enhancing children's abstract reasoning skills, the skills necessary for learning math and science. Shaw, Rauscher, Levine, Wright, Dennis and Newcomb, "Music training causes long-term enhancement of preschool children's spatial-temporal reasoning," Neurological Research, Vol. 19, February 1997
4) Success in Life - "Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music." Gerald Ford, former President, United States of Americae
As you can see, music is important, and I pray that you find our music programs to be a blessing, just as my family does. I encourage you to join us for our choir concert on May 21st at 7pm and our band concert on May 22nd at 2 PM. I hope to see you there.
1) Success in Society - The College Board identifies the arts as one of the six basic academic subject areas students should study in order to succeed in college. Academic Preparation for College: What Students Need to Know and Be Able to Do, 1983 [still in use], The College Board, New York
2) Success in School - Students with coursework/experience in music performance and music appreciation scored higher on the SAT: students in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal and 41 points higher on the math, and students in music appreciation scored 63 points higher on verbal and 44 points higher on the math, than did students with no arts participation. College-Bound Seniors National Report: Profile of SAT Program Test Takers. Princeton, NJ: The College Entrance Examination Board, 2001.
3) Success in Developing Intelligence - A research team exploring the link between music and intelligence reported that music training is far superior to computer instruction in dramatically enhancing children's abstract reasoning skills, the skills necessary for learning math and science. Shaw, Rauscher, Levine, Wright, Dennis and Newcomb, "Music training causes long-term enhancement of preschool children's spatial-temporal reasoning," Neurological Research, Vol. 19, February 1997
4) Success in Life - "Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music." Gerald Ford, former President, United States of Americae
As you can see, music is important, and I pray that you find our music programs to be a blessing, just as my family does. I encourage you to join us for our choir concert on May 21st at 7pm and our band concert on May 22nd at 2 PM. I hope to see you there.
Hayden Leslie
“I can’t, I have practice.” Story of Senior, Hayden Leslie’s life. For those of us who have known Hayden since elementary school, Hayden’s soccer schedule was busy long before many of us even knew what the word meant. Hayden and soccer have been inseparable ever since we can remember. Practice, games and showcases have dominated his life. Traveling down the hill twice a week for two hour practices and every weekend for games is something that he has grown accustomed to. Soccer has woven itself into Hayden’s life, and honestly, he can’t really imagine (or remember, for that matter) his life without it.
Was it worth it? While we got groups together and went to the movies and bowling, and youth group Hayden went to practice. While his buddy had a sleepover party for his twelfth birthday, Hayden had a game. Did he miss out or did we? As far as Hayden is concerned soccer has given him so much more than what appears on the surface. He has made lasting friends, honed a skill that will serve him well, and most importantly gained scholarship offers to pay for his education. While most of us hadn’t started to think about college until freshman year, college was the plan for Hayden the entire time. He practiced, and played and tried out for club teams for one purpose. That purpose has finally been fulfilled.
In the fall, Hayden will be attending UC Riverside on a soccer scholarship. He will finally reap the benefits of year upon year of hard work and travel. He will be playing the sport that he loves as well as living out his dream of attending a major university. Although his schedule has always been busy, it has finally paid off. When Hayden steps on that field this August, every petty thing he has “given up” for soccer will mean little compared to the excitement that he will feel. His childhood hobby had a purpose that enabled him to accomplish his dreams. Although it was hard and grueling, he proved to himself and others that a person can accomplish anything if they set their mind to it and dedicate their lives. Although there were plenty of things that he couldn’t do as a child because of practice, there are now so many things that he can.
Was it worth it? While we got groups together and went to the movies and bowling, and youth group Hayden went to practice. While his buddy had a sleepover party for his twelfth birthday, Hayden had a game. Did he miss out or did we? As far as Hayden is concerned soccer has given him so much more than what appears on the surface. He has made lasting friends, honed a skill that will serve him well, and most importantly gained scholarship offers to pay for his education. While most of us hadn’t started to think about college until freshman year, college was the plan for Hayden the entire time. He practiced, and played and tried out for club teams for one purpose. That purpose has finally been fulfilled.
In the fall, Hayden will be attending UC Riverside on a soccer scholarship. He will finally reap the benefits of year upon year of hard work and travel. He will be playing the sport that he loves as well as living out his dream of attending a major university. Although his schedule has always been busy, it has finally paid off. When Hayden steps on that field this August, every petty thing he has “given up” for soccer will mean little compared to the excitement that he will feel. His childhood hobby had a purpose that enabled him to accomplish his dreams. Although it was hard and grueling, he proved to himself and others that a person can accomplish anything if they set their mind to it and dedicate their lives. Although there were plenty of things that he couldn’t do as a child because of practice, there are now so many things that he can.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Elementary Corner- March
Wow! We are already ending the 3rd quarter! When we come back after Easter break there will by only 42 days of school left this year! With that, we are in full swing of many elementary activities.
First, Math Olympics did their testing, and we should find out the results in April.
Second, the first round of Speech Meet is this week, and the winners will compete in the semi-finals in the chapel on Thursday, April 8th at 8:15 am.
Third, 3rd quarter Honor Roll students will be announced in April.
Fourth, our K-3 Easter Musical was a great success! Congratulations to all the students who participated and a big "Thank You" to Mrs. Schulder for all her hard work and patience.
Fifth, if you see Brooke Fisher around campus remember to congratulate her for her fourth finish in the District 4 Spelling Bee.
Enjoy your two week break from school. Have a blessed Easter celebration!
First, Math Olympics did their testing, and we should find out the results in April.
Second, the first round of Speech Meet is this week, and the winners will compete in the semi-finals in the chapel on Thursday, April 8th at 8:15 am.
Third, 3rd quarter Honor Roll students will be announced in April.
Fourth, our K-3 Easter Musical was a great success! Congratulations to all the students who participated and a big "Thank You" to Mrs. Schulder for all her hard work and patience.
Fifth, if you see Brooke Fisher around campus remember to congratulate her for her fourth finish in the District 4 Spelling Bee.
Enjoy your two week break from school. Have a blessed Easter celebration!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Secondary News March
Wow, as we approach April we are looking at the last two full months of school left in the 2009-2010! What a whirlwind! Seniors are off to Europe, students are enjoying activities like Musicale, Easter break, Science camp, SAT tests, Catalina, Math Olympics, the Warrior Band at Knott’s Berry Farm, Art to Disneyland, Yearbook to Knott’s Berry Farm as well, and the list continues. Hold on to your hats and watch those calendars!
Hopefully, Seniors are making final decisions for next year. These are exciting times!
Juniors should be looking at taking the college entrance SAT’s at least once before this school year is over. Students can register by going to http://www.collegeboard.com/. Juniors please remember to start planning summer trips to visit colleges of interest.
Next year’s schedule will soon be out, and I will then be meeting with each of the students to discuss their future plans and making sure they are on track for graduation and college entrance.
As just a reminder here are the graduation requirements for our high school:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
BIBLE Four (4) years or every semester in attendance at AVCS
ENGLISH Four (4) years
SOCIAL STUDIES Four (4) years
MATHEMATICS Three (3) years (Plus one additional year recommended)
SCIENCE Three (3) years (Plus one additional year recommended)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Two (2) years
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Two (2) years - Each school team sport counts for ½ year
FINE ARTS One (1) year - Art, Choir, Drama
Students must have 270 credits to graduate.
Our standards for graduation are all based on the entrance expectations of the colleges, especially the University of California (UC) system.
As we fly through the end of this school year with much anticipation and excitement for next year, please feel free to drop in if you have any questions or would like to be sure that your high school student is on track.
Sincerely, Jean Huff
Hopefully, Seniors are making final decisions for next year. These are exciting times!
Juniors should be looking at taking the college entrance SAT’s at least once before this school year is over. Students can register by going to http://www.collegeboard.com/. Juniors please remember to start planning summer trips to visit colleges of interest.
Next year’s schedule will soon be out, and I will then be meeting with each of the students to discuss their future plans and making sure they are on track for graduation and college entrance.
As just a reminder here are the graduation requirements for our high school:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
BIBLE Four (4) years or every semester in attendance at AVCS
ENGLISH Four (4) years
SOCIAL STUDIES Four (4) years
MATHEMATICS Three (3) years (Plus one additional year recommended)
SCIENCE Three (3) years (Plus one additional year recommended)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Two (2) years
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Two (2) years - Each school team sport counts for ½ year
FINE ARTS One (1) year - Art, Choir, Drama
Students must have 270 credits to graduate.
Our standards for graduation are all based on the entrance expectations of the colleges, especially the University of California (UC) system.
As we fly through the end of this school year with much anticipation and excitement for next year, please feel free to drop in if you have any questions or would like to be sure that your high school student is on track.
Sincerely, Jean Huff
Pastor John March Letter
We have had a great third quarter here at AVCS, and I wanted to share just a few of my highlights with you. In January, I had the opportunity to go down to Rialto and watch some of your students participate in the ACSI District 4 Spelling Bee. You’ve gotta give it to these students; while everyone is enjoying Christmas break, they have a long list of spelling words that they are supposed to be studying! Our students did a great job, and Brooke Fischer got a ribbon for 4th place!
In February, I enjoyed going to basketball games and watched our girls’ basketball team make a run deep into the playoffs. Our girls made it to the semifinals before being eliminated by the team that eventually won it all. Way to go, girls! We also had our 4th annual auction in February. Lisa Kennedy did an amazing job putting this together, and the evening was a great success. We raised over $8,000 that evening!
To wrap up the third quarter, my wife and I had the awesome opportunity to go down to Pasadena and watch our high school choir participate in Musicale. Our students, under the direction of our choir teacher, Mrs. McLaughlin, participate every year in this three day event. Joy and I were only there on Friday, and we were worn out by the end. I don’t know how Mrs. McLaughlin survives! Our choir did an outstanding job and was ranked first of all 18 Southern California Christian schools in attendance! Musicale ended with a performance of all 900 students singing worship songs to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As you can see, Spring break is needed by all, so enjoy your break. You deserve it! Be sure to take time to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! That is really why we do what we do around here; it’s all about Jesus! I hope that you and your family will take time to celebrate our risen Savior this Easter. Have a blessed Easter and a restful and fun Spring break!
In February, I enjoyed going to basketball games and watched our girls’ basketball team make a run deep into the playoffs. Our girls made it to the semifinals before being eliminated by the team that eventually won it all. Way to go, girls! We also had our 4th annual auction in February. Lisa Kennedy did an amazing job putting this together, and the evening was a great success. We raised over $8,000 that evening!
To wrap up the third quarter, my wife and I had the awesome opportunity to go down to Pasadena and watch our high school choir participate in Musicale. Our students, under the direction of our choir teacher, Mrs. McLaughlin, participate every year in this three day event. Joy and I were only there on Friday, and we were worn out by the end. I don’t know how Mrs. McLaughlin survives! Our choir did an outstanding job and was ranked first of all 18 Southern California Christian schools in attendance! Musicale ended with a performance of all 900 students singing worship songs to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As you can see, Spring break is needed by all, so enjoy your break. You deserve it! Be sure to take time to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! That is really why we do what we do around here; it’s all about Jesus! I hope that you and your family will take time to celebrate our risen Savior this Easter. Have a blessed Easter and a restful and fun Spring break!
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