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.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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!!!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
- 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.
-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.
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
Friday, October 22, 2010
Last year, Mrs. Taylor from a fourteen year legacy as Head Librarian of Apple Valley Christian. This year, the role has been refresed with the grace of Ms. Beth Langdon. Ms. Langdon grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Apple Valley High School. After high school, she attended and graduated from San Diego State University. Now, she is the new librarian at AVC, and she has a whole new game plan: Challenge students to think about what they read.
My associate and I interviewed Ms. Langson and discovered the caring heart and nature of this rookie librarian. She told us that she decided to become a librarian because of her love of books, people, and thrist for knowledge. This year, she hopes to inspire AVC students to read more and reflect on these books with a Christian perspective to large and encompassing secular world. She plans on accomplishing this by hosting a series of writing contests over the course of the school year. This will give the students a chance to give their opinions to the situations that faced in this day and age.
We also had a few random, personal questions for Ms. Langdon in order to get to know her a little better:
If you could compare yourself to any celebrity, who would it be?
"Well, I have been told I resemble Gwyneth Paltrow, and in all honesty, she's classy."
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be, and what would you do there?
"I would live in Scotland and own a castle. In my castle, I read books all day long."
My associate and I interviewed Ms. Langson and discovered the caring heart and nature of this rookie librarian. She told us that she decided to become a librarian because of her love of books, people, and thrist for knowledge. This year, she hopes to inspire AVC students to read more and reflect on these books with a Christian perspective to large and encompassing secular world. She plans on accomplishing this by hosting a series of writing contests over the course of the school year. This will give the students a chance to give their opinions to the situations that faced in this day and age.
We also had a few random, personal questions for Ms. Langdon in order to get to know her a little better:
If you could compare yourself to any celebrity, who would it be?
"Well, I have been told I resemble Gwyneth Paltrow, and in all honesty, she's classy."
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be, and what would you do there?
"I would live in Scotland and own a castle. In my castle, I read books all day long."
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