Interview #1 - Shabby Zoroochi (Hamburg, Germany)
Q1: What do you hope to accomplish while living in California?
A: To experience what life is like in California and learn the English language better. Also, I want to meet new people and learn about them.
Q2: Tell us your thoughts on the students and the classes-
A: The students are nice, funny, and sweet!
Q3: Do you think you will lifelong friends?
A: JA!
Interview #2- Roy Peng (Dongying, China) and Wenli Li (Chongquip, China)
Q1: How do you like AVC and the students?
A: (Roy) Its small, but I like it and feel welcome.
Q2: What do you hope to accomplish while in California?
A: (Wenli) Graduate and attend UCLA for Engineering.
Q3: What is your favorite film?
A: (Wenli) Forrest Gump
Q4: What is your favorite sport team?
A: (Roy) The Los Angeles Lakers
Interview #3: Teddy Deng (Wuhan, China)
Q1: What is your favorite film?
A: The Shawshank Redemption
Q2: Who is your favorite musician?
A: Wang Lihong
Q3: What were your emotions on arrival?
A: Happy and excited
Interview #4: Ayaka Hamano (Tokya, Japan)
Q1: What is your favorite sport?
A: Baseball
Q2: Who is your favorite celebrity?
A: Zac Effron
Q3: What do you hope to do while in America?
A: Go to college and become a professional golfer.
Interview #5: Minseong Kim (Seoul, South Korea) and Chao-Chao "Justin" Kao (Taiwan)
Q1: What is your favorite sport?
A: (Justin) Baseball (Minseong) Jump Rope
Q2: Who is your favorite musician?
A: (Justin) I'm not a fan of music.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Pastor John's Letter May
Can you believe that the 2009-2010 school year is finished?! I know that from my point of view it has been an amazing year and I pray it has been a good year for you as well. As I thought about what to end the year with I thought I would start a tradition of sharing with you quotes from our graduating Seniors. These quotes come from Mr. Watson’s 12th grade Apologetics class where the students are asked, in part, to evaluate the school.
* “I feel that I am more prepared than most college students to take on any challenges to my beliefs.”
* “The education I have received at AVCS has been truly unique; unlike anything I have ever seen before. The quality of instruction and resources, the passion of the teachers, and the depth of learning that has been achieved at such a small Christian school has been amazing.”
* “Had I not made the choice two years ago to attend AVCS, the ideas, the views I now hold of life and of my faith in Christ Jesus would most likely not exist.”
* “During the first year of Mr. Watson’s Christian Thought, Tylenol was my best friend, J”
* “True Christianity isn’t a habit, it’s a lifestyle. It affects your whole being, everything.”
* “Because of Apple Valley Christian, a foundation has been established in me, a foundation so firm that will allow me to truly affect the culture for Jesus Christ.”
* “I am excited to see where this school is going, and I am excited to put what I have practiced for four years into play so that I can make my way into the world and not only to be in it and not of it, but a Christian leader committed to excellence who changes the world for Christ.”
* “AVCS is a tool that God uses, especially in my life, to make sure young Christian know what they believe, and know it well.”
Well there you have it, like I said, it truly was a great year! Have a great Summer, and I hope to see you next year!
* “I feel that I am more prepared than most college students to take on any challenges to my beliefs.”
* “The education I have received at AVCS has been truly unique; unlike anything I have ever seen before. The quality of instruction and resources, the passion of the teachers, and the depth of learning that has been achieved at such a small Christian school has been amazing.”
* “Had I not made the choice two years ago to attend AVCS, the ideas, the views I now hold of life and of my faith in Christ Jesus would most likely not exist.”
* “During the first year of Mr. Watson’s Christian Thought, Tylenol was my best friend, J”
* “True Christianity isn’t a habit, it’s a lifestyle. It affects your whole being, everything.”
* “Because of Apple Valley Christian, a foundation has been established in me, a foundation so firm that will allow me to truly affect the culture for Jesus Christ.”
* “I am excited to see where this school is going, and I am excited to put what I have practiced for four years into play so that I can make my way into the world and not only to be in it and not of it, but a Christian leader committed to excellence who changes the world for Christ.”
* “AVCS is a tool that God uses, especially in my life, to make sure young Christian know what they believe, and know it well.”
Well there you have it, like I said, it truly was a great year! Have a great Summer, and I hope to see you next year!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Secondary News May/June
This year has just flown by, and as I have begun to reflect on all the great events and experiences of this past school year, my mind wanders to the futures of the class that has now reached a milestone in their lives: the graduating class of 2010. They have run the race and now it is time to move to the next phase of their journeys.
Our graduating seniors have chosen a variety of college paths to follow. While some have made the decision to live at home and begin college at Victor Valley College and then transfer to their chosen four year university, others are moving directly into the four year school of their choice. Many of the schools chosen include local Southern California private as well as public schools and some are venturing to out of state schools in Arizona, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. The following is a representation of the choices made by this year’s senior class:
Azusa Pacific University Biola University The Master’s College UC Riverside
Cal Poly Pomona Victor Valley College
Calif. Baptist University San Diego Christian
Cal State San Bernardino CalState Fullerton
UC Riverside Arizona State University
Schreiner University Menlo College
State Univ. of New York Georgia Institute of Technology
UCLA Providence Christian College
Liberty University
It is with pride and prayer that I see the class of 2010 go off into this big exciting world, but I know when God is for you, who can be against you. My prayer is to see them stay focused on His guidance and walking in His grace and love.
Have a wonderful summer.
Sincerely, Jean Huff
Our graduating seniors have chosen a variety of college paths to follow. While some have made the decision to live at home and begin college at Victor Valley College and then transfer to their chosen four year university, others are moving directly into the four year school of their choice. Many of the schools chosen include local Southern California private as well as public schools and some are venturing to out of state schools in Arizona, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. The following is a representation of the choices made by this year’s senior class:
Azusa Pacific University Biola University The Master’s College UC Riverside
Cal Poly Pomona Victor Valley College
Calif. Baptist University San Diego Christian
Cal State San Bernardino CalState Fullerton
UC Riverside Arizona State University
Schreiner University Menlo College
State Univ. of New York Georgia Institute of Technology
UCLA Providence Christian College
Liberty University
It is with pride and prayer that I see the class of 2010 go off into this big exciting world, but I know when God is for you, who can be against you. My prayer is to see them stay focused on His guidance and walking in His grace and love.
Have a wonderful summer.
Sincerely, Jean Huff
Recipes from "Forward by Faith"
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.
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.
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.
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