Applewood Christian School

May 11, 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:12:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

It is official, school is out for summer!! What a fun day we had today, kids playing, kids cleaning, interesting chaos! I am so proud of all of our students and teachers who worked so hard today! THANK YOU!!

On Friday, May 18, we will be handing out grade cards and collecting all textbooks. Please have your child look through all textbooks to erase any marks, etc. If your book is a workbook or has your child’s name written on the front, it is consumable and yours to keep.

If you are a planner, dates are already on the event calendar for our summer pool party, Kick-off, and school dates. Cindy Rieckhoff, our Athletic Director, has also been busy working on the sports calendar. Volleyball is already on the events calendar and I am in the process of getting the other sports on the calendar.

Throughout the summer, I will be posting a new bulletin the first part of each month! Please continue to check the website periodically. I am already looking forward to next year!!

Fees: May is the month to pay book fees, $155, and not a tuition payment. June is the time to pay September’s tuition payment. Please remember that tuition is raised to $150 per student. Also, if we do not receive your June tuition payment by June 15^th and you have not contacted the school to make other arrangements, we will consider your spot open for the next school year. There are a few classes where this is critical because I have names on a waiting list wanting to attend ACS. So, please send in your June payment on time. Thank you!!

Independent Studies: For any students who plan do to an independent study over the summer, the Academic Committee needs your paperwork by May 16 before 2 pm to receive approval. Thank you!

Happy Birthday to You: May 6 - 31

Students: Taylor Mabry, Boston Middleton, Meredith Crosier, Miranda Crosier, David Boatright, Moriah Schutte, Grace Beaher, Bailey Mabry, Lathon Daniel, Jacob Sims,

Teachers: Kristin DeGraffenreid

Up-Coming Dates:

May 14 School Board Mtg

May 15 Family Club Mtg

May 16 Teacher Mtg

May 18 Book Turn In/ Grades Cards Out

General Session Minutes 3/26/2012

Josh Greer — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:07:00 GMT

ACS Board Meeting Minutes

March 26, 2012 6:30 pm

Board Present: Jennifer Boatright, Michal Herrington, Adam Cormican, Jon Church, Carlos Leon

Interested Parties: Debbie Church, Gaye Hiller, Sal Aquino, Cindy Rieckhoff, Jacinda Wassam, Thom Crosier, Paula Crosier, Jim Nevils, Melinda Nevils, Josh Greer, Kim Mabry

Opening: 45 min

· Open in prayer: Jon Church

· Secretary’s Report: January and February minutes were approved upon the arrival of Carlos Leon.

· Treasurer’s Report: Jon Church (Jon has assumed Treasurer’s duties once again because of Jim Kjar’s imminent resignation from the Board.)

o Unexpected expense

- Refrigerator in school office had a leak; ACR made the repair; $270

- JW/Family Club will discuss possibly helping with this amount

o Motion to approve report

§ Carlos Leon

§ Second: Michal Herrington

§ Approved

· Principal’s Report: Debbie Church

o Teachers

- Leaving: Pam Breid, Melissa Bussey, Gina Kjar, Andrea Self, Debbie Cormican, Kristin DeGraffenreid, Darla Lansing, Fran Merkh

- Hiring: Jamie Patton, Mindy Rehmer

- Possibilities: Stephanie Bowman, Greg Judy

- Applications given: Victoria Hill, Rachael Noland

o Family Intent letter

- Not returning: Sidney Bussey, Ashlyn DeGraffenreid, Lexi Shane, Marcus Kjar, John Kjar, Isaac Kjar, Savannah Kjar, Boston Middleton, Mariah Schutte, Haley Snyder

- Seniors: Josh Link, Noel Porter (losing family surcharge)

- Waiting to hear: Isaac Greer, Sarah Greer, Emma Greer, Zach Shull

o Tornado drills in March - one morning; one afternoon; all went well

o Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences – all went well

o Midwest Christian School Academic & Fine Arts Competition

- Friday, April 13

- 17 students competing: Courtney Schutte, Garaleigh Noland, Kirstin Bergman, Katie Rieckhoff, Jacqui Sims, Erin Cloud, Emalea Rieckhoff, Hannah Boatright, Sevannaugh Aquino, Caroline Kelly, Mikala Walton, Katelynn Rogers, Brady Herrington, Leighah Aquino, Natalie Church, Taylor Mabry, Zach Shull

o 2012-13 Student Roster currently has 63 students (K has only three at time of report).

Senior Class Report: Paula Crosier

o Senior Trip

- Destination: Gulf Shores, AL/Pensacola, FL area

- Reservations made for transportation and accommodations (condo)

- Meals prepared in condo

- Chaperones: Alan & Melissa Sims

- Noel Porter will not be going; all other seniors will

o Graduation

- Each family printing own invitations

- Photographer: Scott Young

- No cake will be served, only cookies and punch

· Boston Trip report: Jon Church

o Dates: July 18-23 (Weds-Mon)

o Airline tickets purchased; $290 each

o 16 total going (11 students, 5 adults)

o Dodgeball tournament went well

o 5/12 Kickball tournament scheduled

o 5/19 Carwash scheduled

· Open Discussion

o Sal Aquino – question about milk being out of date

- DC/ongoing issue; Gay Otten in perpetual conversation with supplier regarding this issue; they assure her that the milk is good for 10 days following printed date

- JB/Have Gay tell supplier to check dates before delivery; make sure it is dated to cover two weeks; Gay is to keep her eye on dates and if she finds that any have expired, she is to call the supplier to come back and get the milk and replace it.

· Old Business

o IRS:

- CL/rep. from IRS Advocate office called; he has given Jim’s contact information to Vicky Hartzler’s office so they can contact Jim directly

- We are still gathering materials to comply and file

- Will call again for April follow-up

o Vision Survey:

- DC/presenting results to families; wants board to decide which format; only social things will be eliminated

- JW/re: feedback on pool party

DC/Most believe it is beneficial; it is a Family Club decision since FC pays for it

- JB/How do we want to disseminate?

MH/e-mail w/cover letter should be fine since there are no drastic cuts

DC/Will work up summary of parent comments; JB will review it before sent via e-mail

· New Business

o Family contact issues – none

o Girls’ basketball team reported on their win at the National Homeschool tournament (small school division)

- showed trophy and banner; reported on individual awards

- Cindy Rieckhoff, AD, showed newspaper article from Sedalia Democrat; said girls only missed total of four hours of school

- Thom Crosier, coach, gave his perspective on tournament experience

- Melinda Nevils wanted DC to thank teachers for giving work early to Sarah

· Next meeting: 04/23/12 @ 6:30 pm

Motion to adjourn: Jon Church

Second: Michal Herrington

May 4, 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:48:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

Well, our year is almost finished. We sadly said good-bye to our seniors on Wednesday. It is amazing how fast the year has flown. We look forward to seeing them graduate tomorrow!

Our last day of school is Friday, May 11, and will be a half day. We will be finishing the day at 11:30 am; we will not be having lunch that day. On that day, we will be incorporating our year-end clean up during the morning. Please have your kids dress in clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or wet. (Please still follow the school’s dress code.) After cleaning, as time permits, kids will also be playing games outside and this may include water games if weather allows. For parents with students in grades 5-11, we will be canceling our additional clean up day which was scheduled for Thursday, May 17.

Last Day of School – Begin with opening and Bible classes as usual; then each student reports to their classroom to do regular Friday clean-up. At 9:30 am, Mrs. Patton will take K-4^th grade outside to play games. At 10:30 am, the 5^th-7^th grade will join Mrs. Patton to play outside games. After all year-end clean up jobs are completed, the 8^th -11^th grade will join Mrs. Patton outside. All students need to be picked up at 11:30 am.

Independent Studies: For any students who plan do to an independent study over the summer, the Academic Committee needs your paperwork by May 16 before 2 pm to receive approval. Thank you!

Happy Birthday to You: May 6 - 31

Students: Taylor Mabry, Boston Middleton, Meredith Crosier, Miranda Crosier, David Boatright, Moriah Schutte, Grace Beaher, Bailey Mabry, Lathon Daniel, Jacob Sims,

Teachers: Kristin DeGraffenreid

Up-Coming Dates:

May 8 Kindergarten Graduation

May 10 Spring Sports Awards

May 11 Last Day of School

May 14 School Board Mtg

Girls Soccer Parents Game and Awards Night information for May 10th, 5:30pm

Cindy Rieckhoff — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:12:00 GMT

The Parents/Girls Soccer game will start at 5:30 with warmups for those that won't wear out just doing the warmups :)

The game will be played on the field behind the school. All parents that are not currently on oxygen or using walkers are encouraged to participate so we have plenty of subs. Parents only will play the first quarter, then it opens up to siblings on the parents team the second quarter.

After the game we will move into the ROC for the Awards Banquet. We are changing it up this year and having a hot dog dinner in place of snacks. The Athletic committee will provide the hot dogs, buns, chips, drinks, desert and service. Each family needs to bring a side dish to share (no deserts or chips please). There will be a sign up sheet for the number of people you expect to have attend to eat dinner after the game on Thursday, May 3rd. Please be sure to have someone from your family sign the sheet.

We look forward to seeing all our soccer families for fun and fellowship May 10th. If you have any questions you can call me at 660-525-2106.

Cindy Rieckhoff, Applewood Christian School AD

Cancelled game May 1st, 2012 Girls Soccer will not be rescheduled

Cindy Rieckhoff — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:53:00 GMT

The game with KC East for May 1st that was cancelled due to field conditions will not be rescheduled as there is not an open night avaliable for both teams.

April 27, 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:08:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

Graduations are quickly approaching! Tuesday, May 8, is our Kindergarten Graduation; a wonderful time to celebrate with our kindergarten families. Saturday, May 5, at 2 pm is our Senior Graduation! Each family received an invitation to this graduation in their red folders. Please plan now to celebrate with us!

At this time, I would like to remind all our parents and new student drivers to please watch your speed in the parking lots. We have had a few complaints of fast drivers. I appreciate your caution in this matter as we would hate for something serious to happen.

Recognizing Teachers: Each year we recognize retiring teachers. This year we are asking to “shower” our retirees with a card shower, expressing your appreciation for what they have contributed to our school. An e-mail was sent out this afternoon with details concerning this recognition. If you have any questions, please call the office, 827-4700.

The following teachers are retiring: Pam Breid, Melissa Bussey, Debbie Cormican, Kristin DeGraffenreid, Gina Kjar, Darla Lansing, Fran Merkh, and Andrea Self.

K-4 Parents: In getting ready for the dramas for Kindergarten graduation, Mrs. Sparks is requesting all props to be brought to school by Wednesday, May 2. Thank you!

Independent Studies: For any students who plan do to an independent study over the summer, the Academic Committee needs your paperwork by May 16 before 2 pm to receive approval. Thank you!

Labels for Education: If you have been saving any of these labels, please bring them to school by Friday, May 4. Thank you!

Happy Birthday to You: April 29-May 5

Students: Allison Cormican Missed: Luke Rehmer, April 22

Teachers: Dharma Leon

Up-Coming Dates:

Apr 30 Athletic Committee Mtg

May 2 Seniors Last Day – half day

May 8 Kindergarten Graduation

May 10 Spring Sports Awards

May 11 Last Day of School

April 20, 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:35:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

I would like to encourage everyone to make plans to attend “Meet Me at Luigi’s”, our ACS spring drama production, April 27 or 28. Reservations are due by Wednesday, April 25. It will be a great dinner and fun evening for all ages. “Meet Me at Luigi’s” will be a humorous play with a spiritual message. Please call the school or come by the office for tickets!!

Graduations are quickly approaching! Tuesday, May 8, is our Kindergarten Graduation; a wonderful time to celebrate with our kindergarten families. During this evening we also recognize our retiring teachers. Saturday, May 5, at 2 pm is our Senior Graduation! Each family received an invitation to this graduation today in their red folders. Please plan now to celebrate with us!

Also, please check our May school calendar as there are several dates concerning the end of the school year.

Costa Rica Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch – Sunday, April 22 at Our Savior Lutheran on West Broadway. It will be a soup/dessert lunch beginning at 11:45 pm or after your church service. Donations only.

“Meet Me at Luigi’s” - April 27 or 28, 7 pm – Dinner will include lasagna, salad, bread, dessert, and drink. Adults $10; Senior and Students K-12 $8; Ages 3-5 $5. Reservations are required by Wednesday, April 25.

Student Council – They are looking for service projects. If you have any ideas, please contact Lisa Cloud.

Spirit Week – April 23-27 – Tuesday is Senior Recognition for the Girls Soccer team.

Monday will be pajama day.

Wednesday will be crazy outfit day.

Friday will be ACS gear day.

Happy Birthday to You: April 22-28

Students: Joshua Cormican

Teachers: Dharma Leon

Up-Coming Dates:

Apr 23 Boston Trip Mtg

Apr 23 School Board Mtg

Apr 27/28 “Meet Me at Luigi’s”

Apr 30 Athletic Committee Mtg

May 2 Seniors Last Day – half day

April 13, 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:05:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

        School is quickly approaching an end! The last month tends to fly! I encourage everyone to finish strong as we end this exciting school year. We will be celebrating our final month with a spirit week, April 23. See below for more details.
         One important meeting towards the end of the year is for our current 8th-11th grade students. High School Planning Night contains a wealth of information for all high school students. It is important for each student and one parent to attend and hear all the opportunities ACS offers and to map out your high school career!
        I would like to encourage everyone to make plans to attend “Meet Me at Luigi’s”, our ACS spring drama production, April 27 or 28. It will be a great dinner and fun evening for all ages. “Meet Me at Luigi’s” will be a humorous play with a spiritual message. Please call the school or come by the office for tickets!!

High School Planning Night – Monday, April 16 - This is for all students and parents in grades 8th – 11th. This is a very important evening for all to attend. During this evening, we spend time planning each student’s schedule and diploma track for their high school years. Please make plans now to attend!!

Costa Rica Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch – Sunday, April 22 at Our Savior Lutheran on West Broadway. It will be a soup/dessert lunch beginning at 11:45 pm or after your church service. Donations only.

“Meet Me at Luigi’s” - April 27 or 28, 7 pm – Dinner will include lasagna, salad, bread, dessert, and drink. Adults $10; Senior and Students K-12 $8; Ages 3-5 $5. Reservations are required by Wednesday, April 25.

Student Council – They are looking for service projects. If you have any ideas, please contact Lisa Cloud.

Spirit Week – April 23-27 – Tuesday is Senior Recognition for the Girls Soccer team.
      Monday will be pajama day.
     Wednesday will be crazy outfit day.
     Friday will be ACS gear day.

Happy Birthday to You: April 14-21
None this week

Up-coming Dates:
      Apr 14  Prom
      Apr 16  Family Club Mtg
      Apr 16  High School Planning Night
     Apr 23  Boston Trip Mtg
     Apr 23 School Board Mtg

General Session Minutes 2/28/2012

Josh Greer — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:14:00 GMT

Board Present: Jennifer Boatright, Michal Herrington, Adam Cormican, Jon Church, Jim Kjar, Carlos Leon

Interested Parties: Sal Aquino, Carie Aquino, Cindy Rieckhoff, Jacinda Wassam, Mandy Shull, Debbie Church, Gaye Hiller, Lisa Cloud

Opening: 45 min

· Open in prayer: Jon Church

· Secretary’s Report: Minutes from 01/26/12 postponed until next meeting

· Treasurer’s Report: Jim Kjar/Jon Church

o Balance sheet discussed

- Questionable credit charge reconciled; book purchase

- “Manuals” under book fees was misspelled

- JB/Have we purchased all the computer items we are going to purchase with the fundraiser funds?

- DC/Scott Young is overseeing purchase; not complete yet; GH/Scott is installing flat screens in rooms 200 and 211

- JB/What is the “Returned Checks” item for $206?

- JK or JC/Someone bounced a check and then paid amount in cash

- Negative amount in “Thanksgiving Dinner” is amount donated above expenses

- Negative amount in “Prom” is money paid back to school but received after beginning of new fiscal year

- Balance in “Yearbook” is from last year but received after beginning of new fiscal year

o Motion to approve

§ Carlos Leon

§ Second: Michal Herrington

§ Approved

· Principal’s Report: Debbie Church

o Teachers

- Leaving: Pam Breid, Melissa Bussey, Gina Kjar, Andrea Self

- Waiting to hear: Kelley Bergman, Kristin DeGraffenreid, Kathy Greer, Darla Lansing

- Hiring: Jamie Patton, Mindy Rehmer

- Possibilities: Stephanie Bowman, Greg Judy (Interviewed; went well); Rachael Noland has an application in hand

o Family Intent letter – slowly coming in

o Valentine Party – went well

o Curriculum – teachers and Academic Committee reviewing; considering how we stack up against new national core standards

- DC/Obvious already we fall short in writing skills

o Girls’ soccer begins tonight; games in March

o Tornado drill coming in March – one each, morning and afternoon

o Drama production rehearsals begin Friday; full swing in March

o Varsity basketball teams attend regionals March 8-10; sports awards night March 12 @ 7pm

o Parent/Teacher Conferences March 13 @ 6pm; first time in spring

· Stuco Report: Lisa Cloud

o Carnival

- Not as much earned (down $281 from last year)

- Not enough advertisement; need to reach community and churches

o Open Door – every other Thursday 10-noon

o Babysitting for LOST (Loved One Serving Time)

- Begins March 15 (third Thursday evening each month); 108 E 5^th St.

- Pettis Co. Health Dept. program for loved ones of incarcerated family members; Melinda Nevils is contact

o Will be asked to work Birthright’s garage sale in March

o April 23 – Officer Elections

o Costa Rica trip May 23-30

- Fundraising

§ Feb 21 El Tapitio

§ Feb 25 Work day at Boatright’s farm

§ March 17 Concessions @ Bluegrass Concert @ Maplewood

§ April 22 BBQ lunch following service @ Our Savior Lutheran

- Funds raised so far: $6635.66

o Allen & Melissa Sims are coordinating a local missions trip; possible Forrest Avenue homeless shelter in KC

- JB/talk with Jethro

- MH/talk with Chris Patton regarding The Embassy

o Account balance: $3134.92

o Lisa Cloud is recruiting a replacement for her position of advisor

· Boston Trip report: Mandy Shull

o Dates have not been set yet; not sure yet who is going

o 3/5 Group meeting @ ACS

o 3/7 Long John Silver fundraiser; need input by this date

o 3/13 Would like 8^th graders to babysit at Parent/Teacher conference

o 3/20 Pampered Chef fundraiser begins

o 3/24 Dodge ball tournament

Russell Stover fundraiser

o Has contacted Sonic & Papa John’s also

o Account balance: $1115.65

· Family Club report: Carie Aquino

o Account balance: $6859.15

o Lost check was reconciled with vendor; never found lost check (mail?)

o Discussion regarding Scrip card activity

- Profit since March 2011: $2600 (since beginning of school year: $1500)

- Normal annual fundraiser brings in $4000

- Purchases have fallen off after Christmas; some families do not participate

JW/Will set up a Scrip Card table at events where all parents attend such as the upcoming parent/teacher conference

- Participation vs. buyout; some families prefer a buyout

- JC/Send an email to families when particular stores have a large percentage return so we can buy when it benefits us the most

- JC/public schools have an incentive program to motivate students to participate; why not do that at ACS?

- JB/Send another list of local stores to families

- CA/Participation forms have been going out weekly in red folders

· Open Discussion

o Sal Aquino – Re: letter of intent; didn’t we say it would have the tuition increase on it so that parents knew what they were committing to?

- DC/Yes, my mistake; I left it off; will re-do

- SA/Are we going to keep class size at 8 as discussed?

- DC/Yes, only exception is if a newly hired teacher needs to enroll a child; class would not exceed 10

- SA/What are our current teacher openings?

- DC/Kindergarten, Science (8+), Reading (Andrea Self’s classes) maybe, middle school history

o Cindy Rieckhoff – 1099s were never sent to refs; required if one earns more than $600; one ref did; her accountant will file electronically for ACS; we need to make arrangements for someone to do this next year; be prepared

· Old Business

o IRS – Jim Kjar presented update

- we need to file a full 1023 because we have too much gross revenue (over $50,000); $800 fee

- 1023 requires a “Conflict of Interest” policy (per IRS statement; JB read; motion to approve as stated)

o Motion to approve

§ Jon Church

§ Second: Jim Kjar

§ Approved

- (Cont. IRS) 1023 requires a document stating board member’s qualifications

- 1023 requires a copy of our non-discriminatory statement which is published in the Sedalia Democrat annually (Tammy Price, Registrar, has a copy: JB will get copy to Jim)

- 1023 requires a statement regarding the original founders of ACS

- We must file a 990 from this point forward; due by 11/15 each year

- Request it is retroactive to 2010; year our status was revoked

- Jim will continue to compile all necessary documents for compliance

- Copy of finished packet will be forwarded to Carlos’ brother for review

- CL/On 3/10, Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s office will call; conference call with IRS; add JK to call

o Assessing spiritual state of students; past discussion raised the issue as unfinished business from Pam Young administration

- DC/Bible teachers addressed and oversaw students’ verbal self-report; if concerns arise regarding specific individuals, administration can come to the board

· New Business

o Family contact issues – none

- MH/very favorable reports from her families; one new family said this year has exceeded their expectations

o Budget for 2012-13 presented

- Based on 75 student projected enrollment

- Tuition increase of $10/student/month; surcharge increase of $10/family/month

- Much discussion regarding current economy and hardships on families

- An increase is necessary to continue operating in the black

- JC/What about the “cushion” we have in our account?

- JC/Why not use a projection of 80 students? Keep the increase low ($5) but raise the projected number of students. (75 students @ 5% increase equals a $6000 deficit)

- JB/We can cut all unnecessary expenses

- JK/If tuition increases $5/student, surcharge remains the same and “Gifts” (budget line item) is reduced to $195, we will have a zero-based budget based on 80 students

- CL/Maplewood has been blessed with a surplus; should we need assistance, we can ask the church

o Motion to approve increase in tuition 4% to $150/student; surcharge remains $35

§ Jim Kjar

§ Second: Michal Herrington

§ Approved

o JB/Administration needs to send new intent letters with tuition increase information

· Athletic Committee: Cindy Rieckhoff

o Cindy presented the first draft of the new policy manual. Discussion and questions:

- CR/pg. 13, committee wants to change 4-day practice/game limit to 5 days for the week before a tournament

- JB/don’t schedule a game just prior to a tournament; you won’t need five days; if committee tries to push beyond the limits suggested by the Board, the Board will make the suggestions a policy. The committee should not ask to change the Board’s guidelines.

- JB/pg. 18-19; insurance waiver must be signed before play or practice can continue

- Various questions/comments throughout the manual; committee will review and edit at next meeting and present to Board again

- CR/regarding games during national tournament, Cindy reported games will not begin before 6 pm on Monday, 6 pm on Wednesday (for any girls chosen for Small School All-Tournament Team) and 3:30 on Friday.

· Next meeting: 03/26/12 @ 6:30 pm

Motion to adjourn: Carlos Leon

Second: Adam Cormican

Adjourned @ 9:05 pm

General Session Minutes 1/26/2012

Josh Greer — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:57:00 GMT

Board Present: Jennifer Boatright, Michal Herrington, Adam Cormican, Josh Greer, Jon Church, Jim Kjar, Carlos Leon

Interested Parties: Pam Young, Sal Aquino, Cindy Rieckhoff, Malinda Nevils, Jim Nevils, John Magras, Monica Magras, Paula Crosier, Debbie Church

Opening: 45 min

· Open in prayer: Adam Cormican

· Secretary’s Report: Josh Greer

o Motion to approve

§ Jon Church

§ Second: Adam Cormican

§ Approved

· Treasurer Report: Jim/Jon

o Balance sheet discussed

o Still a couple "ask Jon" items

§ $91

§ Jennifer Boatright: How do we find out what it is?

· Jon Church: we will trace it down from the credit card statement

· Michal Herrington: Date?

o Unknown at this time

o Background checks

§ Debbie Church: have had a couple

§ Jim Kjar: Have not been billed yet

o Other (as noted on the balance sheet)

§ Reflects interest earned at bank

§ Jon Church: we should move this into the general fund at the end of the year

o Phone

§ Michal Herrington: Currently over budget. Is this normal?

§ Discussions about last year's phone bill.

· Unknown at this time

§ Jim Kjar: the amount budgeted on the balance sheet is prorated for the current date.

· This means we are actually on track

o Total Supplies

§ Thom Crosier: Why are we way out of track

· Jim Kjar: Because this wasn't budgeted last year and was merged into quickbooks to make things balance.

o Boston Balance

§ The Boston report and the treasurer report do not match

· Boston report = $2,632.40

· Treasurer = $2,405.44

· Most likely due to deposits not yet reported

o Motion to accept

§ Josh Greer

§ Second: Michal Herrington

§ Approved

· Principals Report: Deb/Gaye

o Feast

§ $503 in income

§ Cost not known at this time

· Jim Kjar to report at a later date

o Next Year

§ 4 families not returning

§ 2 Teachers not returning

§ New prospects for teachers

· Stephanie Bowman

· Greg Judy

· Mindy Rehmer

§ Kristen DeGraffenreid is currently using a long terms sub to fill her position due to illness

§ Computer

· New laptops

· Internet upgrade

· Waiting on church approval for mounting flat screens for computer projection (powerpoint, youtube, etc.)

o Intent letters going out soon

§ Jennifer Boatright: Before letters go out, we need to finalize the tuition increase.

· Boston Report:

o Balance

§ school $2,632.40

§ account $206.40

§ Various Fundraising projects active

§ VB Tourney

· Feb 4

· $100 per team

· Concessions

§ Dodge Ball Tourney

· March ??

§ Scrap Book Event

· Date unknown

§ Car Wash

· May 19

§ Valentines Option

· Unknown

§ Cantina

· active for 3 weeks

· $181.60 earned

§ Questions about average cost (Michal)

· estimated $1000 a person (high)

· Up to $800 a person in the past

· Questions about parents going

o In the past parents paid their own way

· Athletic Report: Cindy Rieckhoff

o Balance

§ $5,849.59

§ Higher than we started the year

o Discussions about the balance sheet

§ Basketball sports fees higher than volleyball income because of the high number of home school families on the boys basketball team.

§ Concessions not paid into the program because the family club paid for the referees meals during the tournaments.

o Coaches not coming back

§ Kristen

§ Adam

· Adam Cormican: This has not been decided yet

· Cindy Rieckhoff: Recognized the error

o Sports Survey results

§ Just soccer and volleyball

§ Too many games

§ Not enough games

§ Good comments on Christian character of coaches

o Athletic policy

§ Scott still working on the policy

§ will be ready by February meeting

o Basketball senior night

§ Well attended

o Girls soccer

§ 3 players not returning.

o Volleyball games

§ questions about turning games into tri-matches.

o Uniform rotation

§ on a 4 year rotating schedule.

§ Junior high tried using t-shirts this year.

· Not holding up.

· Will need to buy jerseys going forward.

§ Junior High Soccer

· Will use t-shirts as uniforms.

o Will get to keep shirts at end of the season.

o Junior High Basketball

§ Little interest for next year.

§ Michal Herrington: Has this happened in the past?

· Jennifer Boatright: Yes, when we started we used younger players to fill the teams.

· Pam Young: For soccer, we rely on home-school families

· Pam Young: This year it seems like the students are not as interested in sports.

· Paula Crosier: With the addition of soccer, some families don't want their kids involved in all sports, so choices have to be made.

· Jennifer Boatright: This is happening in the public schools as well.

· Pam Young: As long as we can field a team, we should maintain it

o Too hard to start a sport that has been stopped.

o Makes us more marketable to people wanting to come here.

· Cindy Rieckhoff: Show-me Christian has been talked to in an attempt to fill positions, but they have few students that are home schooled.

Open Discussion: 30 min

· Nothing to report

Old Business: 45 min

· IRS

o Jim Kjar: Originally filed the 990 form many years ago

§ Quit filing 3 years ago.

§ Instructions read that you do not file if you are an affiliated school with the church (or other entity)

· Criteria reported in last month's meeting regarding what is an "affiliate".

o restated again tonight by Jim Kjar

· "Affiliate" is an IRS special word, that was not easily understood.

· Our bylaws defined do not mention Maplewood anywhere in our structure

· one of the criteria states: "affirmed by the church"

o We can get someone in the church to affirm us

· Special address to send the letter to get a determination of the 990 filing requirement.

o Must pay a $400 user fee along with this filing.

· Because so many churches got in trouble in the last year, there is a new rule.

o Must file an updated form before December of 2012

o reduce fee of $100

o Josh Greer: I'm cautious of this reduction. Why are they doing this?

§ Jim Kjar: because it caught many not for profit organizations.

· Carlos Leon: Has information that conflicts with the records about the filing in the past.

o An outside firm had documentation that stated we did not need to file

§ a 990 form signed in 1999.

· Signed but never sent.

§ recommendation

· file with the reduced fine for the 990 and include the past years that we did not file.

· Ask for the extension of grace.

· Jim Kjar: Does not think we will ever qualify for the "affiliate" requirements.

· Jennifer Boatright: how detailed is the 990

o Jim Kjar: it is a post card; 990EZ

o Jim Kjar: will complete this, but needs guidance.

· Jennifer Boatright: As far as Missouri goes, we are still not for profit.

o Jim Kjar: But there are no deductions for state

· Motion: Allow Jim to spend the $100 to file the proper forms.

o Jim Kjar

o Second: Carlos Leon

o Comments

§ Adam Cormican: Where does this go in the budget?

· Michal Herrington: Why do we not have a miscellaneous expense in the budget?

· Jim Kjar: Unknown. Will create a segment in the budget.

· Jennifer Boatright: Allocate a miscellaneous account.

o Approved

· Credit Card unknown charge

o Jim Kjar: Should be resolved before we leave tonight.

· BB tournament

o Cindy Rieckhoff: Committee met on 1/23

§ Tried to have an email vote on the uniform item because the board meeting was supposed to meet at an earlier date.

§ Was tabled due to lack of full response.

§ After the board meeting was moved, an atheletic meeting was able to be held prior to this meeting. A vote was taken place and was agreed unanimously to approve the team to use the equipment and uniforms.

§ School times

· Games: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

o Monday: Would not have to leave school early

§ games would be at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM

· told that we couldn't leave before 3:30 PM

o Tuesday: games (but no school)

o Wednesday: one girl may be picked for all American team

§ would possibly need to leave school early.

o Thursday: games (but no school)

o Friday: would possibly have to leave school early

§ The varsity play later on in the day

· Conflicts with practice for soccer

o Talked with the coach, the team is big enough to play his games, and he can still field a team.

o Girls understand that they will have to build back into the program.

§ Is formally asking the board to reconsider the prior decision to disallow them to attend this tournament under the name of ACS.

§ Those who voted no in email changed their vote to yes in the meeting.

§ Parents of the players are present at this meeting to show their support and answer any questions.

§ Jim Kjar: Made clear that his child did not play this year because of this specific issue.

· He made the decision for his daughter.

· Feels that the committee and the coaches made a decision to overrule the authority of the school and the school board.

· Did not want his daughter to be a part of the program that broke the trust and authority.

· Rules are there for a reason.

· Thom Crosier: Feels that it is unfortunate because they could have addressed it had he known.

o Did not have the information from the previous committee to properly set dates.

o Jim Kjar: Will be obtaining from the vote because of personal connection. Is no longer on the athletic committee and will not be returning to the school next year (not because of this issue).

o Thom Crosier: respects Jim's opinion, but respectfully disagrees.

§ In the last 3 years, an argument could not be made for the team to not attend Nationals, yet they were still not allowed to go.

§ Does not feel that he is "stomping" on decisions that have been made.

§ Jim Kjar: It was already decided that it would not be decided this year, but will be addressed in the future, which he would have supported.

§ Cindy Rieckhoff: Each year varies. Will not have the actual information each year for these events. The dates were established in the fall (during basketball season).

· May be moved to a different location in the future (mentioned Colorado)

§ Mentioned that volleyball and soccer would be changing each year as well.

§ Jim Kjar: When we know what the windows are and we set the guidelines for the sport, what is the point of setting a policy if it is going to be violated

· Paula Crosier: was not a policy

· Jim Kjar: Does not matter whether it is a policy or guideline.

§ Malinda Nevils: Would hate to see some of the girls that have worked so hard miss the opportunity to play at this level.

§ John Magras: The reason they are here is to show support for the team.

· It is a great opportunity for these kids to flourish.

§ Malinda Nevils: the older kids have been a fine example to the younger kids.

§ Jon Church: The board's decision is not personal. It is not to be "mean" to the players.

· But we set parameters and adjustments to these parameters affect the soccer season.

§ Jim Kjar: Feels that going beyond the guidelines established.

§ Cindy Rieckhoff: What is the difference between this event and families going on a vacation?

· Jon Church: as it was stated in the last meeting, if the families want to go to this event on their own, they can, but we can not support it.

§ Thom Crosier: Talked about the scheduling

· Why is the board involved in when the season ends and the season begins?

· Because of the way our sports are scheduled there will always be an overlap with soccer unless we decide to not allow basketball to attend nationals.

· This happens in all schools that offer multiple sports.

· This is the only time they have had the ability to think about it and come up with creative solutions to solve these problems.

· Feels that the committee and the coaches should be making these decisions.

· Pam Young: Has never been done in the past.

o When did it change that the board would be in charge of the sports calendar.

o Jon Church: was caused due to growth, but the schedule was brought to the board for approval.

o Adam Cormican: It started in many executive sessions because there were complaints with the sporting program because of the previous athletic director did not want to address the issues and deferred them to the board. Felt he was way over his head and the board gave him guidance.

§ Feels that the board's involvement offers oversight that is required to coexist with academics.

§ We also at this time came up with the 4 night a week limitation to keep it from consuming all of our families' time.

o Carlos Leon: Academic committee came to the board about balance.

§ When it is brought to us, how do we keep a balance of all of the programs; we act as arbitrators.

o Paula Crosier: Why were we dealing with all of these issues in executive session and not sent back to the committee.

§ Debbie Church: Because the previous committee was so dysfunctional.

o Jennifer Boatright: Felt that our involvement was a requirement to keep the balance with all of the programs.

§ We are going to be very cautious due to constant involvement.

§ How things interact with each other, we have to oversee these events.

§ If we don't establish the structure we will be in disarray in the future.

o Paula Crosier: All families involved are in agreement.

§ Just don't understand why the board is standing in the way.

§ If we want to make things more rigid and less flexible, it needs to be done across the board to all groups.

o Thom Crosier: Understands what the board is trying to do and doesn't take it personally.

§ but took it personally originally.

§ Feels that the other sports programs had the same opportunities.

§ Understands needing to have oversight regarding the previous committee.

§ Feels that it would be penalizing the girls and the sport if we disallow them to go.

§ Understands the rules about school missing days missed due to issues in the past, as well as cost issues in the past. But feels we have made great strides.

§ Looking for the board to come to an agreement.

§ Does not want to do this without the support of the board, but will do so anyhow.

§ All parents are in agreement.

§ Girls have put in a lot of effort to not only participate, but to be involved in the small school division and be very competitive.

§ Would be a shame to go to the event and do well, and not be able to represent the school.

§ Is willing to fund it himself and come up with the needed equipment if the school does not support the event.

§ Doesn't want to have to choose to do this.

§ Cindy Rieckhoff: Does not want the discussion of going on their own to be as a threat but feels that the girls have worked too hard to not be able to represent the school.

o Jennifer: How does it sit with the parents involved how your child could perceive that a decision was made by the board, and the parents are going against it? Rather, the families did not agree with the decision and keep going back with more reasons why they should be allowed to go?

§ How do I (Jennifer Boatright) as a parent explain to my child that the group involved didn't agree with the decision and kept coming back many times with repeat requests.

§ Paula Crosier: Has discussed this with her own child. Feels that the circumstances have now changed. The families have come to the board respectfully to the board for reconsiderations. When a bad decision is made, it should be addressed. (situation compared to Roe Vs. Wade).

§ Jim Kjar: In the basketball meeting at the beginning of the season, it was mentioned that "we are planning to try to go to nationals". The board had already decided not to allow for the event due to the windows for the other various sports teams.

· Paula Crosier: Feels that it was decided against due to school missed, which is not true.

· Jim Kjar: No, it was due to scheduling windows.

· Paula Crosier: Perhaps it wasn't made clear to all of the parties involved.

· Cindy Rieckhoff: Read from minutes from academic meeting.

· Pam Young: If the board takes away the authority from the committee, they should let the committee be aware.

· Jim Nevils: Feels that the board has made other various decisions and reconsidered in the past (ie the change of the class size).

· Malinda Nevels: Feels this activity is an example of the benefits of a home school cooperative.

o Thom Crosier: It has always been discussed to go to nationals.

§ Does not feel he was involved with the discussions about not going to nationals.

§ There were many reasons given to him about why they couldn't go, and therefore wasn't pursued by the athletic committee.

§ This year, the circumstances have changed. Doesn't feel there is anything wrong with going back to the students and telling them that things have changed.

§ Cindy Rieckhoff: to answer the question of how we go back to the students and tell them they might go anyhow: Feels that when her kids come to her for a decision, she always wants to give them the ability to come back to her for reconsideration if the circumstances have changed. If they do this event without the approval of the board, she does not feel it is a problem to explain to her kids that she disagrees. Her kids have been told to come back to the school and respect it. They do not feel that they will be breaking any rules with regard to attendance. If the board does not sponsor the event, it is still acceptable for her students to attend the event because it is a worthwhile event.

§ It is not that we do not respect the boards decision, but is hoping that the new information that has been brought to the board's attention will explain that the circumstances have changed. If you have new good information it should always be brought for reconsideration.

§ Jon Church: Glad we are having this discussion and feels it is clearing up many things.

· The board having to change their decision every time due to constant changing information leads us to struggle to find a balance and consistency.

· We are trying to find the balance between academics and other events.

· Wants to make it clear that we are not against the girls basketball program.

§ Jim Kjar: How did the schedules get set in the past

· Pam Young: was always done by the athletic committee.

· Jennifer Boatright: was changed by the board to avoid the conflicts with all programs.

§ Cindy Rieckhoff: As a parent, she sees need for the board should be more flexible on some issues and less flexible in others.

· But feels that these discussions were never brought back to the people involved in the program.

§ Paula Crosier: Perhaps we should have thought about some of these things before we brought in the girls soccer program.

§ Jim Kjar: The biggest issue he has is letting the kids know before the season that we may be going outside the established rules.

· It should not be communicated to a student athlete until the rule was addressed and changed.

· It tells the kids that going beyond the rules is acceptable.

· Paula Crosier: Thom would not know that the rule was made because he does not come to the board meetings.

· Cindy Rieckhoff: Did not find it in the minutes that reflected the rule that had been made. Thom may have misspoken, but he would have not known.

§ Sal Aquino: We originally talked about the national tournament at the pool party.

· Was talked about volleyball and soccer.

· Talked about how many tournaments the athletic committee was going to allow each sport to attend.

· Feels there is a lot of miscommunication that is going on and feels that things like this can split a school.

· Feels that sometimes it is OK to change a decision.

· Jim Kjar: Mentioned that a discussion took place in a meeting (ether board or athletic) that Thom was present.

· Thom Crosier: Does not remember this meeting.

· Paula Crosier: Feels that it would have been at a board meeting, and should have been reflected in the minutes if it happened.

· Paula Crosier: If the coaches can't talk to the parents on issues outside of guidelines, then there will need to be a separate meeting.

· Jennifer Boatright: Discussed meeting notes from May 17, 2011.

o Discussed the guidelines that were defined.

o Parents want a deadline when the calendar is established.

o (no mention of nationals in this meeting)

· Jon Church: Feels we are "on the same team" in this room. On that note we can say that there was and is a lot of miscommunication.

o Feels he would vote to support the girls at this time.

o Wants the girls to know we support them.

· Cindy Rieckhoff: When talked to her students it is explained that the board is not trying to do things to harm them; not personal.

o As AD, understands that the items presented about the calendar in the past was not a policy.

o Questions: about the 4 days per week limitation; was this a policy or a suggestion?

§ Jennifer Boatright: It was a decision.

o Jennifer Boatright: Read past meeting minutes discussing summer use and the calendar.

§ Discussed limitations on tournaments.

§ Discussed not wanting to overwhelm our students.

· Michal Herrington: Discussions about when the athletic committee became autonomous?

o Pam Young: Has always been their own entity, but uses our name and is under the umbrella of ACS.

o Jennifer: We are the final authority in the school, but we do not want to micromanage our groups.

o Pam Young: We should have fired the previous athletic director to avoid some of these issues.

o Jennifer Boatright: Discussed the outline of items that needed to occur "or else". It wasn't that we weren't trying to avoid the issue. Rather we were trying to address the issues.

o Jennifer Boatright: We try to give grace when addressing issues.

· Sal Aquino: Mentioned that Bill Lansing is a friend and knows he was trying to find someone to fill the job.

· Adam Cormican: When Cindy stepped in, Bill was supposed to help throughout the year. He was the one to tell Bill that he was done.

· Jennifer Boatright: What Adam is trying to say is, when we offered the job to Cindy, the job wasn't currently available. We as a board made it available.

· Cindy Rieckhoff: People feel that if a position is not available, they will not offer to take it on.

· Paula Crosier: Feels that the board should have taken the position away from Bill and "divvy" the responsibility equally among the coaches.

· Jennifer Boatright: Feels that our approach was required to keep everything even across all sports.

· Cindy Rieckhoff: We have to pay the entry fee before 1/31/2011 for this tournament, so it would be best if we had a decision before then.

· Carlos Leon: Feels we have enough information for the board to discuss it.

· Michal Herrington: Wants time to discuss it in executive session among the board members.

· Thom Crosier: Wants to know why we can't discuss the decision in the general session.

o Feels that the only thing that needs to be discussed in executive session is a personnel issue.

· Michal Herrington: Does not feel she can make a decision right now.

o Jennifer Boatright: Cindy needs a decision before 1/31/2011

· John Magras feels that the school's sports program is a blessing.

· [various people left at this time]

· further discussion moved to the end of the meeting.

New Business: 30 min

· Family contact issues-anything we should be aware of

o Jim Kjar: Wants to apologize to the Crosiers for not keeping them in the loop in the past.

o Jennifer: Need to assign a board member to Pam Young

· Vision Survey-Deb

o Debbie has compiled a list of all activities that the school offers to our families. Wants to get feedback from our families about what we should maintain.

o Jennifer Boatright: we want guidance about what we should properly offer our families to allow them to balance all activities.

o Jennifer Boatright: feels that when someone comes to the school with a passion about something they want to start, an activity is created. When that person leaves, the activity is still maintained; sometimes without any support.

o Carlos Leon: Suggests that we add a "do not have an opinion" to the list for people who don't really care about an activity but aren't asking for it to be shut down.

o Paula Crosier: Add senior recognition to the sporting section.

o Cindy Rieckhoff: Asking if the Beacon is coming home monthly.

§ Debbie Church: yes

§ Several parents have mentioned they are not getting the Beacon.

o Jon Church: Need to add opening to the list

o Pam Young: suggests adding the website to the list

§ Debbie Church: Should we add this? There are a lot of things that could be mentioned.

o Jennifer Boatright (to Jim Kjar): discussed the need for families that are leaving still should complete the form as it could act like an exit survey.

o Pam Young: Separate the types of missions. Some families feel different about different type of missions.

§ Jon Church: It is already broken up this way

o Final suggestions

§ Senior Night

§ No opinion column.

§ Combine the 2 missions items (redundant)

o Motion to approve with changes mentioned

§ Josh Greer

§ Second: Jon Church

§ Approved

· Budget Committee

o Jon Church: Committee needs to be formed.

o Jim Kjar: suggests that someone who knows the process of ordering books needs to be involved with this committee.

§ Will ask Kelley Bergman

§ Paula Crosier

§ Jon Church

o Jennifer Boatright: Discussions on tuition and budgets.

§ Jim Kjar: How much do we raise tuition?

§ Josh Greer: suggests that we define the process tonight of the requirements to complete all items in the needed order. (budget, intent letters, etc). Does not want to decide on the actual tuition increase tonight.

§ Jennifer Boatright: some people will need to know what the tuition is before they commit.

§ Jim Kjar: suggests that we estimate for 75 students just to get started

§ Jennifer Boatright: this may cause the cost to be so high it isn't achievable.

· suggests we come up with multiple budgets with varying number of students.

§ Jennifer Boatright: Need to have a rough estimate before the next board meeting.

· Basketball tournament

o Jim Kjar: Was brad Collier present when the decision was made?

§ Cindy Rieckhoff: yes, and he voted for the girls to go to Nationals

§ Jennifer Boatright: Brad agrees that he will have to switch things around, but his team will go on.

§ Michal Herrington: Asks if things were different, and this was volleyball asking basketball for allowance , how would Thom feel?

· Cindy Rieckhoff: we would support it.

· Jennifer Boatright: Lets not do what if's

§ Josh: If we do well in this tournament, we will exceed the 4 night a week commitment, correct?

· Thom Crosier: That is correct

· Josh Greer: And you would intend to play more than 4 nights?

o Thom Crosier: Yes

o Josh Greer: I have a problem with this. It is a clear violation of a rule established by the board.

o Thom Crosier: Feels that an exception should be made.

· Josh Greer: Feels that this discussion is an extension to the vision discussion. We can not be everything to everyone. Parents need to do some of these things themselves, outside the direction of the school. We are over extending our families. I feel that the basketball season is already too long.

· Thom Crosier: Feels all of the families involved are for this.

· Thom Crosier: Feels that in future years we may have to re-evaluate this decision.

· Carlos Leon: The original statement was a strong recommendation and not a policy. Feels that our last vote was based on a recommendation that we interpreted as a policy.

· Jennifer Boatright: The minutes do not reflect a vote on the suggestion.

· Jim Kjar: Did we ever make a policy that says 4 days a week?

o Jennifer Boatright: No, it was not a policy.

o Jim Kjar: If the athletic committee is truly independent, and we have not made a policy, it should go back to the athletic committee for their decision.

o Jim Kjar: The only other option is to enact a policy, retroactive tonight, but does not want to do that.

o Michal Herrington: So that last vote is irrelevant.

§ Thom Crosier: No it is still relevant. It was just in error.

§ Josh Greer: But it is still a vote and needs to be overruled with a new motion if the intent is to reverse it.

o Jim Kjar: Notes that he is not going to vote on this issue because personal involvement, but feels the board only made suggestions and not a policy to define the issues discussed.

o Motion: Based on a review of the information available tonight, the board would like the athletic committee to use their authority to allow or disallow the girls to attend the tournament in question.

§ Jim Kjar

§ Second: Jon Church

§ Comments:

· Carlos: Wants to make sure we are not relinquishing any responsibility to the students.

§ 1 abstained (Jim Kjar?? He made the motion)

§ 1 opposed (Josh Greer)

§ 4 in favor

§ Approved

· Jim Kjar: Suggests that we discuss this as a policy in the next meeting.

· Cindy Rieckhoff: Are developing a policy internally.

· Jim Kjar: Is asking the possibility of the AD be a non voting member of the board.

o Jenifer Boatright: She is always required to attend our meetings anyhow, so this would not be needed.

· Jim Kjar: The athletic committee needs involvement from the board to ensure that there is a proper balance.

· Thom Crosier: Has the board ever approved an athletic committee policy?

o Jennifer Boatright: Yes, in 2008

o Jennifer Boatright: read from the policy; various comments about referencing a committee that is "run smoothly"

Next meeting:

2/28/2012 @ 6:30

Carlos: Possible conflict.

Motion to adjourn

Jon Church

Second: Adam Cormican

Approved.

Adjourn

March 23, 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:56:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

It is that time of the year when we are already gearing up for the next school year. We are looking at the following teacher openings: kindergarten; 1^st grade; 3^rd grade afternoons; high school sciences; and some jr high/high school history. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please let us know. We are also accepting student applications which may be downloaded from our website.

Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball Team! They have been competing this week in the National Christian Homeschool Tournament. They play again tonight and tomorrow. As of this morning, they had made it into the top 4 teams out of 24! Also, congratulations to Meredith and Miranda Crosier who were selected to play on the All-Region team!

Grade Cards – Please remember to return your signed grade cards to the office.

Cognitive Testing – grades 3,7, and 9 – testing Tuesday, March 27. If you have not received an informational letter, please contact the office.

Iowa Basics Testing – grades 2-11 – Testing begins April 2 thru April 4. Grades 2-6 will be testing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Grades 7-11 will be testing only Monday and Tuesday. If you have not received an informational letter, please contact the office.

High School Planning Night – Monday, April 16 - This is for all students and parents in grades 8^th – 11^th. This is a very important evening for all to attend. During this evening, we spend time planning each student’s schedule and diploma track for their high school years. Please make plans now to attend!

Happy Birthday to You: Mar 25-31

Students: Kate Herrington, Zach Shull

Up-Coming Dates:

Mar 24 Boston Dodge Ball Tournament

Mar 26 ACS School Board Mtg

Mar 27 Cognitive Testing

Mar 27 Athletic Com Mtg

Apr 2-4 Iowa Basics Testing

Apr 5 Easter Break begins

Apr 11 Classes Resume

General Session Minutes 12/12/2011

Josh Greer — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:04:00 GMT

ACS Board Meeting Minutes

Dec 12, 2011 6:30 pm

Board Present: Jennifer Boatright, Michal Herrington, Josh Greer, Jon Church, Carlos Leon

Interested Parties: Debbie Church, Cindy Rieckhoff, Kathryn Porter, Sal Aquino, Gaye Hiller, Jacinda Wassam, Malinda Nevils, Paula Crosier

Opening: 45 min

· Open in prayer: Michal Herrington

· Secretary’s Report: Josh Greer

o Grammatical Changes

o Motion to approve

§ Jon Church

§ Second: Michael Herrington

§ Approved

· Treasurer Report

o Credit Card - Unknown charge (Discussed last meeting)

§ Tabled to next month's meeting

o Profit and loss sheets discussed

§ Questions about computer fund

§ Scholarship fund. Up to date?

· Jennifer Boatright: Have payments been taken out?

o Jon Church: Probably not

§ Bounced check discussed

· Corrected and cleared

· Jon Church: We get charged a fee but pass on to the check holder

§ Jennifer Boatright: Are we current on tuition?

· Jon Church: Unknown at this time.

§ Debbie Church: Laptops are in the process of being ordered.

· Came with a free digital camera with each laptop

o Thought about signing out cameras to students and staff for school use.

o Possibly donate for a raffle

· Came with free software

· 6 laptops being ordered.

o Michal Herrington: Questions about salaries

§ Over 100% of budget

· Jon Church to discuss with Jim Kjar

· Jennifer Boatright: Nothing budgeted for administrative assistants.

o Jennifer Boatright: Questions about Thanksgiving feast.

§ Jon Church: Donations covered the expenses of the meal.

o Motion to approve with corrections, pending questions to Jim

§ Carlos Leon

§ Second: Michal Herrington

§ Approved

· Principals Report: Deb/Gaye

o Christmas Program this week

o Teacher Observations pending

o Calendar - 2012-2013

§ Ending the semester options

· End early(12/14) or come back late(1/7)

· Jennifer Boatright: How many days does leave us?

o Debbie Church: Will be fine on days.

· Jennifer Boatright: When would the kid's next break be?

o Debbie Church: Would need to schedule a break.

o Debbie Church: Easter break in March.

§ Motion to approve the Calendar presented

· Jon Church

· Second: Carlos Leon

· Approved

· Boston Report?

o Tabled until January

· Open Discussion: 30 min

o Michal Herrington: Questions about Senior skip day discussion.

o Debbie Church: It wasn't a conversation, rather a statement of what would happen if the students skipped.

Old Business: 30 min

· IRS

o Carlos Leon: IRS representatives are still collecting information and had not made a decision.

o Jon Church: IRS called the school and talked to Jim Kjar.

§ We say we are affiliated with Maplewood, but under their guidelines, it is a gray area.

§ Read how they define an affiliate:

· Rubber stamp

o Covered by a group exemption letter (To an organization, same EIN etc)

· Operated or controlled by the organization

· Fact and circumstances

o Options (Do not need to meet all):

§ Shares common doctrine

§ Church has the authority to appoint or removal one or more directors.

§ Corporate name must be related to the primary

§ Reports financially at least annually to the church

§ Affirmed by the church

· Jennifer Boatright: The school is a missionary of the church, that they "prayerfully" support.

§ If entity dissolved, assets would be distributed to the church.

o We must make an appeal for them to look at this.

o Recommends we start filing a 990EZ

§ Jim Kjar has volunteered to do this.

§ This would keep us from being red flagged in the future.

§ We filed previously in 1998

· Carlos Leon: We do not think this actually happened.

o Action:

§ Jim Kjar will appeal based on the previous criteria to avoid paying the $800+ fee.

§ Will file the 990EZ for this year.

o Jennifer Boatright: This process was originally started over 20 years ago and not for profit laws have changed dramatically.

o Melinda Nevils: Are donations not tax deductable at this time?

§ Carlos Leon: If it is within the State of Missouri, yes. The federal process involved out of state donations.

· Caterer response-Michal Herrington

o Issue about how the caterer acted during the fund raising dinner

§ Caterer did not have any intentions of coming across this way.

New Business: 45 min

· BB tournament - Thom Crosier

o Has been a new development with a home school group that organizes tournaments.

§ A new tournament has been created for smaller schools.

§ Nationals tournament

§ Parameters

· Can not have more than 2 players that are 16 years or older

o Girls team would qualify, but the boys would not.

§ Nationals basketball tournament is much bigger than volleyball and soccer

· Tournament lasts all week (excluding Wednesday)

· Games started at around 3:00 PM

o Would miss partial school on Monday and Friday; no games on Wednesday

· Games held in Springfield

o Tournament contract will expire after next year and may not be a local tournament after this.

· We would be able to commute each day to save hotel costs.

· ACS would be competitive in this tournament.

§ When:

· 19th - 24th of March

o Extends into the first week of soccer

o Spoken to Brad

§ He doesn't have any concerns about the 5 girls missing 2 soccer games.

§ Will need to work out details with practice.

· scheduling conflicts with gym time.

§ Debbie Church: Are any of the parents concerned about the extra work during this week?

· Thom Crosier: No

· Paula Crosier: Not asking for concessions from the school or the teachers on this process.

§ Thom Crosier: Would look forward to the exposure and the experience.

· Exposure: Some college coaches will be at this tournament to scout players.

§ Jennifer Boatright: What's is the regional tournament for?

· It is the qualifier for nationals, but is not required to play at the nationals tournament. Is used to help seed the teams.

§ Jon Church: How many tournaments would we be playing in?

· Thom Crosier: 2; regional's and nations.

o Regional's: 8th,9th,and 10th of March

o Held in Iowa

· Cindy Rieckhoff: From a parents point of view, we may not have a girls basketball team in future years and we have the opportunity to be competitive this year.

§ Malinda Nevils: Her daughter has learned a lot from this group. Feels that the structure of ACS allows for families to take vacation during the school year, and this should be similar.

§ Jennifer Boatright: When do we need to know?

· Cindy Rieckhoff: The sooner the better to save money on pre-registration.

· Jennifer Boatright: Would like to wait until more of our board members are present to discuss the details.

o Cindy Rieckhoff: If we know before the 20th the better.

· Debbie Church: Does not want this to set the precedent. Would like to see how the girls handle this situation.

§ Cindy Rieckhoff: If there are some concerns that need to be addressed before a decision is made, would like to be able to address those.

§ Jennifer Boatright: How much will the tournament cost?

· Cindy Rieckhoff: $500 per team

· Cindy Rieckhoff: Given the planned costs of basketball this year and the income received, basketball was thought to be over budget by $1300.

o After the last look at gate income, and estimating future games based on this trend, we should be less than $1000 over budget in basketball.

o The money exists in the committee fund to cover the deficit.

· Family contact issues-anything we should be aware of?

o Paula Crosier: Who is my contact?

§ Josh Greer: Jim Kjar

· Paula Crosier: Has never been called.

§ Gaye Hiller: How come Paula doesn't know?

· Debbie Church: The board members should be making contact.

· Various discussion on getting the word out to their contacts.

· Aaron Davis: Speaking at SFCC on 1/9/2012

Next meeting:

1/16/2012 @ 6:30 PM

Motion to adjourn

Josh Greer

Second: Jon Church

Approved

Guidelines for Missouri history notebook project.

Jane Guthrie — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:07:00 GMT

Dear Parents,

Your student has a special end of quarter project, "My State Notebook" which is to be completed and turned in by 5-8-2012.

This project is to be completed by your student with your assistance hopefully, outside of the classroom. Grading of the project will count as one test grade.

Instructions are included throughout the workbook.

A guideline for completion of this book would be as follows so everything will not be last minute:

page 1-17 completed by 3/23/2012

page 19-37 completed by 4/6/2012

page 39-53 completed by 4/20/2012

page 55-73 completed by 5/8/2012 last day to turn in.

I hope this is helpful to you in completing this project.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Guthrie

March 16 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:34:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

Our varsity basketball teams did well in Des Moines, Iowa, for the National Home School Regional Competitions. The varsity girls’ team took 3^rd place and the varsity boys’ team took 4^th place. The varsity girls’ team will be traveling back and forth this coming week to Springfield, MO, for the National Competitions. Please pray for their safety this week.

Book Mobile – The book mobile will be returning Wednesday, March 21^st. Please be looking for your books and have them ready to return to school by Wednesday. Thank you!

Cognitive Testing – grades 3,7, and 9 – Students in grades 3,7, and 9 will be testing Tuesday, March 27. There will be a letter going home soon with more details.

9th Annual Bunny Bash fundraiser for CASA - March 23rd and 24th at Schlomer Photography. Have your child's portrait made with the bunnies for just a $15 donation to CASA. Package specials are available for this special event. Call Schlomer's to make

your child’s appointment at 827-2900.

Happy Birthday to You: Mar 18-24

None this week.

Up-Coming Dates:

Mar 24 Boston Dodge Ball Tournament

Mar 27 Cognitive Testing

Mar 27 Athletic Com Mtg

Apr 2-4 Iowa Basics Testing

Apr 5 Easter Break begins

Apr 11 Classes Resume

Mustang Basketball Girls are the NCHBC 6A Small Schools NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

Cindy Rieckhoff — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:03:00 GMT

During the week of March 19-24 the Mustang Girls Basketball Team were competing in the National Home School Basketball Championships. They qualified for the 6A Small Schools Division and this is how the games went:

On Monday the girls played Team USA Blue and won 51-8

On Tuesday the girls played Team USA Silver and won 48-16

The girls are now playing in the ELITE 8 in the 6A Small Schools Gold Ball Division!!

Meredith and Miranda Crosier were chosen to play on the All American team in the showcase at Missouri State on Wednesday .

On Thursday the girls played Hudsonville Hornets (MI) and won 54-27

On Friday the girls played Wichita Defenders and won 48-35 putting them in the FINAL TWO and playing for National Champion!

On Saturday the girls played at Missouri State University for the National Championship against the Arkansas Hornets. They WON with a score of 48-42. Our girls are the National Champions! Excellent job Savannah Crosier, Katie Rieckhoff, Emalea Rieckhoff, Meredith Crosier, Miranda Crosier, Sarah Nevils & Aleea Magras! Every one of the girls played in the Championship game and put us in the winners circle. What an awesome weekend to be a part of and at the end there was not a dry eye to be found, including Thom :)

These girls worked hard all week and put themselves into the FINAL FOUR against 24 other teams in the 6A Small Schools division of the National Homeschool Basketball Championships! And then gave it one last push and WON the final game. All 7 ladies have played in almost every game and have stepped up and left it all on the court each night and have been exceptional lights for Christ to the other teams players even through some very physical games.

This leaves the Mustang Girls with a season ending record of 26-5, an that isn't a small achievement but a school record!

We are so proud of you Mustang Ladies for your courage and character! (Wear those bruises proudly!)

Cindy Rieckhoff

March 9, 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:08:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

Our varsity basketball teams are in Des Moines, Iowa, this week for the National Home School Regional Competitions. They both won their games on Thursday and will play again Friday and Saturday. Please in prayer for their abilities, sportsmanship, and safety. Also, Monday evening at 7 pm will be the Sports Awards night for all of our basketball teams!

Once again, I would like to remind everyone that the week of testing is the first week in April this year. During this week, students in grades 2-11 will be attending school Monday thru Wednesday in the mornings only. Students in grades K-1 will not be in school at all this week; they will complete their testing earlier during their regular class times. This is also the week beginning our Easter break. Additionally, students in grades 3, 7, and 9 will be completing cognitive testing on Tuesday, March 27, in the morning. We will be sending home more information as the time draws near. However, if you have questions now, please feel free to call the office anytime, 827-4700!

Parent / Teacher Conferences: I am sorry for any confusion this may have caused! We changed the date in October as soon as we discovered there was a conflict. It has also been posted in the bulletin for the last several weeks. The date change was due to the regional basketball tournament date change. It is no longer Mar 8 and will be Mar 13 at 6 pm. We will be handing out 3^rd quarter grade cards at this time also.

State Fair Community College will sponsor a free family connections workshop March 15 on “Today’s Family Food” for adults who are concerned about childhood obesity and diabetes and about what they’re feeding their families. The seminar, designed for parents, grandparents, caregivers and childcare providers, will meet from 6-8 p.m. in Thompson Conference Center A in the Heckart Science and Allied Health Center on the SFCC campus. There is no charge. Registration deadline is March 12. Free childcare will be provided in the Thompson Center. Please call by March 12 to register children. Participants can learn the dos and don’ts of cooking and how to make smart, economical food choices to help children start healthy eating habits. For more information or to register, call Sarah Williams, continuing education coordinator, at (660) 530-5822 or e-mail swilliams19@sfccmo.edu. Registration details are also available at www.sfccmo.edu/workshoponwheels.

Happy Birthday to You: Mar 11-17

None this week.

Up-Coming Dates:

Mar 12 Sports Awards

Mar 13 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Mar 27 Cognitive Testing

Mar 27 Athletic Com Mtg

March 2, 2012

Debbie Church — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:41:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

Well, third quarter officially ends today and fourth quarter begins Monday. It is hard to believe that the school year is winding down. As one teacher informed me, we only have 26 days left of teaching/in-school days. I must say that overall it has been a wonderful year at ACS.

It is also the time of year we begin preparing for testing, drama production, and graduations! Today is the beginning of after school drama rehearsals as they begin preparing for “Meet Me at Luigi’s”, an Italian dinner theater production. Please set the date aside on your calendars as this will prove to be a very entertaining evening. Also, the time for senior graduation has been set; it will be a 2 pm.

The week of testing is the first week in April this year. During this week, students in grades 2-11 will be attending school Monday thru Wednesday in the mornings only. Students in grades K-1 will not be in school at all this week; they will complete their testing earlier during their regular class times. This is also the week beginning our Easter break. Additionally, students in grades 3, 7, and 9 will be completing cognitive testing on Tuesday, March 27, in the morning. We will be sending home more information as the time draws closer. However, if you have questions now, please feel free to call the office anytime, 827-4700!

Parent / Teacher Conferences: Please be aware of a date change due to the regional basketball tournament date change. It is no longer Mar 8 and will be Mar 13 at 6 pm. We will be handing out 3^rd quarter grade cards at this time also.

Drama Production Members: Please continue to memorize your lines. If you need a script, please see Mrs. Leon. After-school rehearsal schedule begins today!

Happy Birthday to You: Mar 4-10

Students: Tim Koeller

Teachers: Gay Otten

Up-Coming Dates:

Mar 5 Boston Mtg

Mar 5 Family Club Mtg

Mar 12 Sports Awards

Mar 13 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Mar 27 Cognitive Testing

Mar 27 Athletic Comm Mtg

Re-Post Feb 15

Debbie Church — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:29:00 GMT

Hello ACS, February 15, 2012

I begin this week’s bulletin on a personal note to explain why the bulletin is posted on a Wednesday and not a Friday. Some of you may know that my husband and I travel to Mardi Gras each year. (Yes, I did say Mardi Gras!) My father-in-law has been leading mission trips there for over 30 years; my husband, Jon, has been assisting him for 14 years. This will be my fifth year to be a part of the team.

Not only will I be attending, but Mrs. Sparks, Mrs. Bussey, Mr. and Mrs. Cloud and others from Katy Park Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church will be traveling with us. We will join several others of our team in Branson, MO and Grenada, MS. We will be leaving early Friday morning and returning late Wednesday night. Your prayers would be greatly coveted. Please pray for safety, health, and softened hearts. Thank you so much!

It is wonderful to be in a workplace that understands Christian ministry and missions, and actually encourages it! As with encouraging missions, please don’t forget to support the Costa Rica mission team Tuesday night at El Tapitio.

Snow Days/ One Calls: Everything seemed to go very smoothly for our first snow day. If you did not receive the one call, please call the office so that we can double check our one call roster.

Sick Days/ Appointments: We have had several out the last month with the strain of flu circulating the city. This is just a reminder to please call the office in the morning to let us know if your child will be out sick or leaving early or arriving late. Thank you! This just helps us in the office coordinate with teachers for your child’s school work.

Valentine Party: Thank you to Jesters for allowing us to celebrate Valentine’s Day there! Also, thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Nunes and all the other adults for helping this day be a huge success.

Costa Rica Mission Trip Fundraiser: Tuesday, February 21 at El Tapitio from 5:00-9:00 pm; they will receive 10% of all sales. Come support our high school students who are going to Costa Rica this year.

Girls Soccer: First practice – Tuesday, Feb 28, 7:30 pm- in the ROC gym

Drama Production Members: Please continue to memorize your lines. If you need a script, please see Mrs. Leon.

Happy Birthday to You: Feb 19-25

None this week.

Up-Coming Dates:

Feb 20 No School

Feb 20 Athletic Committee Mtg

Feb 28 ACS School Board Mtg

8th - study guide for test on 3-2-12

Darla Lansing — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:02:00 GMT

Know the following for fill in the blank definitions: adverb, adverb questions, antecedent, nominative case pronouns, participial, infinitive, subordinating conjuntions, relatives, clause, and phrase

Be able to identify nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs within sentences.

Be able to recognize phrases as either participial, gerund, or infinitive and if they are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

Be able to recognize dependent clauses and how they are used.

Be able to properly choose the correct word for proper usage. most/more, way/ways, as far as/all the farther, these/this, most happiest/happiest, etc...

Review- pronoun and verb usage. I/me, lie/lay, them/those, etc...

Review sentence structure- RO,FRAG, or sentences

Review complements

Diagram- Review over how to diagram an appositive. Diagram sentences which contain clauses and phrases

Happy studying

7th - study guide for test on 3-2-12

Darla Lansing — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:49:00 GMT

Know what three parts of speech adverbs modify.

Know the following definitions: phrase, clause, subordinating conjunctions, relatives, participial, personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, antecedent, articles, and predicate adjectives.

Be able to identify adverbs within sentences and the words they modify

Be able to identify whether prepositional phrases are used as adjectives or adverbs

Be able to identify participial phrases and the words they modify.

Be able to identify dependent clauses as either adjective or adverb clauses

Know how to choose the proper use of an adverb within a sentence. Example...The dog lay very ( contented, contentedly) by the fireplace. Answer - contentedly

Be able to identify complements- DO, IO, PA, & PN

Review of usage: rise/raise, is/are, has/have, He and I/ Him and me, she/her, etc...

Diagraming- Sentences containing clauses and phrases

Happy studying!

February 24

Debbie Church — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:10:00 GMT

Hello ACS,

First off, let me say thank you to all who prayed for our Mardi Gras mission trip. We consider it a huge success as we witnessed two salvations and hundreds of seeds planted. It has once again sparked my heart for missions right here in our own backyard. May God continue to use us all as ambassadors for His Word.

Second, I would like to remind everyone about our Scrip Card fundraiser for the year. The Family Club has been trying this program in order to eliminate our need to “sell”. It has not generated the needed response or funds, as of yet. I encourage everyone to please do their part to support our school’s fundraising.

Finally, thank you to all who took the time to fill out our vision survey. I will be compiling a report for the board this month. If you have not turned in one, please do so by Monday.

Summer Learning Opportunities: As information for summer activities come across my desk, I will be passing the information on to our families; you never know who may be interested!

State Fair Community College will again offer Kids College, featuring fun, interactive courses for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. Classes will meet in June and July on the Sedalia campus. Some of the featured classes include Back Yard Olympics, Lego® Robotics, Lights! Camera! Action! and Mad Scientist Lab; more classes will be added throughout the spring. Class sizes are limited. The complete schedule for Kids College and all Lifelong Learning courses can be accessed online at sfccmo.edu/lifelonglearning. For more information, call (660) 530-5822 or e-mail ejagels@sfccmo.edu

Cub Creek Science Camp for ages 7-17 in Rolla, MO. It is the summer camp with its own zoo, focusing on nature, science, and animals. For more information check out, www.MyAnimalCamp.com or www.BearRiverRanch.com. We also have a catalog and registration form in the school office.

Parent / Teacher Conferences: Please be aware of a date change due to the regional basketball tournament date change. It is no longer Mar 8 and will be Mar 13.

Drama Production Members: Please continue to memorize your lines. If you need a script, please see Mrs. Leon.

Happy Birthday to You: Feb 26-Mar 3

Students: Harper Triplett

Up-Coming Dates:

Feb 28 ACS School Board Mtg

Mar 6 Family Club Mtg

Mar 12 Sports Awards

Mar 13 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Spanish II Review for Test on Friday, February 24, 2012

Dharma Leon — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:28:00 GMT

¡Hola muchachos y muchachas! Necesitan estudiar el versículo de la Biblia al principio del Capítulo 3 en la página 71.

"Mas buscad primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas." Mateo 6:33

Además, deben estudiar todo el vocabulario de lecciones 1 al 3 del Capítulo 3.

Vocabulario: Las prendas (las joyas), la ropa, la barbería y los verbos reflexivos en las páginas 98, 100 y 101.

Recuerden repasar páginas 83 y 95 sobre Guatemala y Honduras.

Repaso Lección 1:

decir + que:

1. tú: Ir a jugar con un amigo. = Tú dices que vas a jugar con tu amigo.

2. Pedro: Ir a dormir temprano porque está cansado. = ____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Los adjetivos demonstrativos: Los pronombres demonstrativos: Take the place of a noun.

este zapato estos zapatos ¿Cuál corbata prefieres, ésta, ésa, o aquélla?

esta camiseta estas camisetas Yo prefiera ésa.

ese traje esos trajes

esa cartera esas carteras

aquel abrigo aquellos abrigos

aquella bufanda aquellas bufandas

El pronombre relativo que: Que allows you to join two simple sentences into one complex sentnce by turning one of the sentences into a dependent clause. Que is equivalent to the English pronouns that, who, whom, and which.

Me gustan esos zapatos. Los zapatos están a buen precio. = Me gustan esos zapatos que están a buen precio.

Los adverbios: pág. 78

too ____________________ very _______________________ quite, enough ____________________________

somewhat _______________________ not . . . at all _________________________ little _________________________

Usos del infinitivo:

1. An infinitive is used after a preposition. Después de tomar café, ellos salen para el trabajo.

Antes de comer, me lavo las manos.

No tengo tiempo para hablar ahora.

2. An infinitive is often combined with certain verbs such as deber, desear, esperar, necesitar, pensar, poder, querer, preferir, and saber. This is not an exhaustive list, but these are the most commonly used with infinitives.

Deseo aprender mucho español. Espero ser un atleta de fútbol. ¿Puedes hacer un pastel de manzana para mañana?

Quiero ayudar a mi amiga. Necesito estudiar para el examen. ¿Usted piensa llegar a tiempo a su clase?

Debemos tomar la medicina para mejorarnos. Rosalinda sabe cocinar muy bien.

3. An infinitive may be used as a subject and has the equivalent use of the English -ing gerund.

Nadar es buen ejercicio. Comer verduras es bueno para tu salud.

Estudiar todos los días ayuda a que saques buenas notas.

4. An infinitive follows certain impersonal expressions such as, es bueno, es necesario, es importante, and hay que.

Es bueno dormir ocho horas. Es importante estudiar todos los días. Es necesario hacer las tareas.

Hay que llegar temprano al partido de baloncesto.

Repaso Lección 2:

Pedir vs. preguntar

pedir = to ask for or to request A noun usually follows the verb.

Nosotros pedimos un flan para nuestro postre después de la comida.

preguntar = to ask or to inquire Usually followed by "si" or an interrogative expression beginning with dónde, cuándo, de quién, a qué hora, etc.

¿Dónde está mi reloj? - Rafael pregunta dónde está su reloj.

¿Puedo jugar con mis amigos? - Rafael pregunta si puede jugar con sus amigos.

¿A qué hora es la clase? - Rafael pregunta a qué hora es la clase.

Los pronombres del objeto directo:

singular plural

me nos

te os

lo, la los, las

Direct object pronouns always go before the verb in sentence order. They receive the action of the verb. They tell for what is the action being performed.

El barbero vende los peines. (¿Qué vende? answer: los peines) Los vende a buen precio.

Usted escribe una carta. (¿Qué escribe? answer: una carta) Usted la está escribiendo ahora.

Los pronombres del objeto indirecto:

singular plural

me nos

te os

le les

The indirect object tells to whom or for whom the action is performed. The indirect object pronouns always precede a single conjugated verb. They can also precede or can be attached to the end of a verb + infinitve or a present progressive construction.

* Note: Remember that the indirect object pronoun le is used when speaking to a teacher or to someone you must address by title (Sr., Sra., Srta., Dr., Professor, etc.) and last name. Le replaces the te in your question. The person answering will anser using me.

The indirect object pronouns are used for emphasis or clarification even when there may already be an indirect object noun in the same clause.

Le digo la verdad al profesor. María nos habla a nosotros, no te habla a ti.

Review page 89 again about the use of multiple object pronouns in the same sentence. Always remember that the indirect object will precede the direct object before the verb. Remember how to use the se as an indirect object pronoun whenenver the direct object pronoun is lo, la, los, las.

Review the construction of "to like" in Spanish: gustar, interesar, importar, encantar, agradar, preocupar, faltar

Remember that we are redundant in Spanish. We will state the indirect object pronoun even though the subject noun is already stated in the sentence.

A María le gustan los caramelos.

Also, remember that we do not have a literal translation for "to like", so you must always think "it is pleasing to me, or to him, or to us, or to her" thus the use of "A" before the noun.

I'll have the rest of the review for the reflexive verbs in class tomorrow.

Homework for Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Jane Guthrie — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:42:00 GMT

MATH

No homework

LANGUAGE

Page 142 and 143

READING

Look up definitions for the following vocabulary words:

concealed

balcony

warily

heroine

permeated

SCIENCE

No homework.

HISTORY

There will be an open book test over chapter 12.

SPELLING

If not finished with journal entry, Friday classwork, p. 73. finish for homework.

Write spelling words in cursive in blanks on page 74. Word bank entry words are staccato, surge.

Do pages 75 and 76.

Spanish Review for Re-taking of Quiz on Lesson 10 Pages 83-87 - Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Dharma Leon — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:19:00 GMT

Dear Spanish students, please review definitions of verbs listed on page 83. Pay very close attention to the sentences beside each word. They have words which will give you clues as to the meaning of the words and will also be repeated in the quiz. If you study these well, then when you have to figure out which word correctly fills up the blanks in the quiz you should do great.

Review:

to walk = ________________________

to speak = _______________________

to enter = _______________________

to buy = _______________________

to study = _______________________

to win, to gain = ____________________

to sing = ___________________________

to arrive = __________________________

to practice = ________________________

to drink, take = _________________________

to work = ________________________________

to listen = _______________________________

to desire = ______________________________

Next: somehow you did your homework fine, we corrected in class, and did other work together, but you are still not getting it. So, here it goes again!

In English, we are taught to form or conjugate verbs according to the subject, for example:

I walk we walk I am walking

you walk you (plural) walk you are walking

he walks they walk he is walking

Did you notice how the verb "to walk" was conjugated or formed according to the subject? Did you notice how the verb "to be" changed according to the subject?

Well, that is exactly what we do in Spanish. Here is the list of pronouns you already know:

I = yo

you = tu (with accent)

he = el (with accent)

she = ella

you (formal) = usted

we = nosotros, nosotras

you (familiar plural) = vosotros, vosotras

they = ellos (all masculine group or mixed gender)

they = ellas (all female group)

you = ustedes (formal plural)

Now, for each of these subject pronouns the verbs have a different ending. In English we may add just an "s" or an "ing", but in Spanish we have other endings:

Let's take the verb "practicar" -

PRACTICAR = TO PRACTICE

Now take the verb and drop the -AR ending before adding the new ending. You should be left with the word stem:

PRACTIC

YO PRACTICO NOSOTROS PRACTICAMOS

TU PRACTICAS VOSOTROS PRACTICAIS (CON ACENTO)

*EL PRACTICA * ELLOS PRACTICAN

*ELLA PRACTICA * ELLAS PRACTICAN

*USTED PRACTICA *USTEDES PRACTICAN

Notice, that you are learning six different endings for 10 different subject pronouns, because EL, ELLA, and USTED have the same ending, and their plural versions ELLOS, ELLAS, and USTEDES are also the same.

Let's do another verb: CAMINAR

Again, drop the -AR, and then look at the subject and decide which ending you need to add.

I walk to school because I do not have a car. Yo camino a la escuela porque no tengo un coche.

REMEMBER, ALWAYS DROP THE -AR ENDING BEFORE ADDING THE NEW ENDING.

ALSO, IF EVER YOU READ "PEDRO Y YO" OR ANY OTHER COMBINATION OF NAMES AND THE PRONOUN "YO", THIS WOULD BE REPLACED BY THE PRONOUN "WE" OR "NOSOTROS".

Look at all these verbs without the -ar ending:

habl lleg dese

entr practic

estudi tom

gan trabaj

cant camin

compr escuch

Remember, that you have already been doing this with the first three verbs you have already learned: TENER, ESTAR, and SER. Except these verbs are irregular, and they are irregular because they do not follow the same patterns as the regular verbs, just like the "to be" verb in English.

Ok, now I expect perfection, muchachos. Estudien bien!

Call me if you do not understand this, or were not able to access the blog page. Adios! (sorry, but this lap top computer does not have accents)

Spanish II - 9th - 12th grade

Dharma Leon — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:49:00 GMT

¡Buenos días, alumnos de español! Espero que gozen de la nieve hoy. Hoy vamos a continuar con nuestro estudio de verbos reflexivos. En sus libros de texto, en la página 101, hay una lista de dieciséis verbos que significan "to get" o "to become". Lee y estudia estos verbos.

Favor de hacer los ejercicios en las Actividades 6-8 de las páginas 101 - 102.

Actividad 6:

1. Cuando el profesor no llega a la clase nos divertimos mucho.

Actividad 7:

1. ¿Quién se preocupa por tu futuro? Mis padres y mis abuelos se preocupan por mi futuro.

Actividad 8:

1. Me pongo contenta.

Es importante que estudies el vocabulario adicional al final de la lección en la página 102. El viernes, 17 de febrero vamos a tener una prueba y necesitas saber todos estos verbos.

¡Buena suerte! Y recuerda, si no entiendes algo, puedes llamarme al teléfono de mi casa, 829-2869.