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ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 29, 2009
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AACS Fall Sports: History In the Making
25-Year History of Varsity Athletic Competition Meets Its Most Successful Fall Season
Following Suit, Middle School Sports Do Not Disappoint!
The Varsity Eagles completed the most successful fall season in the Upper School's twenty five year history of varsity competition, winning a regular season championship in field hockey and conference championships in girls and boys soccer and football. The three conference championships in one season are the most since the school began competition in their respective leagues; the MIAA for the boys and the IAAM for the girls. "The true measure of success in Annapolis Area Christian School athletics is that our student athletes have played as well as they can, with the skills and talents that our Lord has blessed them and that they honor Him in their play," said AACS Athletic Director, Joe Palumbo. "God has blessed our student athletes abundantly and the fall season's final results prove it," he added. Read More.
The athletes (Captains of each team) pictured from left to right : Upper School students Garrett Masters, Rob Butler, Jenna Hiponia, Brian Chew, Kayla Latney, Tim Lyons, Katherine Rodrock, Ali Wesley, Allie Flammang, and Cara Pastrana. Not pictured are Upper School students Meredith Tull and Jared Thompson and Middle School Students Caleb Robertson, Grant Smith, Sam Schmidt | |
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Welcome to Happenings. Here
you will find the latest information on what has been happening at AACS.
If you have an idea for a story, please contact Juliet Wright at jwright@aacsonline.org. Your story idea may appear in a future issue, online, or in our AACS magazine. We look forward to hearing from you. |
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Upcoming Events
Thurs, Dec 10
1/2 day school schedule; Teacher In-Service Day
Tues, Dec 15
Lower School Christmas Concert at Ridgley Avenue
Fri, Dec 18
Christmas Break: 1/2 day school schedule
At the Kerr Center for the Arts:
Thurs, Dec 10
7pm - Middle School Christmas Concert
Thurs, Dec 17
7:30 pm - Upper School Choral Concert |
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Get Involved in Planning the 2010 Auction!
This year's auction will be held on April 10th at the Westin Hotel. The next team meeting will be held in January at the Middle School.
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Annapolis Area Christian School engages students in an education of excellence enabling them to impact the world through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. | |
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Tennis Anyone?
 Someone anonymous once said... "Life is like a game of tennis; the player who serves well seldom loses".
Funded entirely by the Tosé family, this spring AACS will dedicate and open a new tennis complex that will include five lighted tennis courts, a backboard practice wall, a windscreen, and perimeter fencing. When the project is complete, AACS will be the only independent school in the county with tennis courts on property. In what still remains a troubled economy, bold acts of kindness like this send a positive, courageous, and faithful message in advancing the programs of the school and the future for students. AACS is appreciative of our faithful donor support. Read More AACS Robotics Team has participated in the VEX Robotics challenge since the team's formation in 2006. Every year, VEX releases a challenge, and robotics teams around the world begin building robots to face it. Several months later, they attend regional tournament-style competitions and attempt to prove that their robot designs are superior and win a chance at attending the world competition. Read More
AACS Chester Domoracki participates in National Young Leaders Conference
AACS student Chester Domoracki recently participated in the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. As part of the six-day program, participants were provided the opportunity to interact with a variety of personnel who operate within the three branches of government, the news media, and the international community. Read More
AACS Junior Varisty Soccer Team Supports Healing for Skin Cancer Patient
 On Sunday, October 25 more than 40 students, parents and teachers gathered with cycling-team members from Adventures for the Cure for a 5-hour bike-a-thon in support of the "Kupenda for the Children" organization (a Christian-based organization that exists to meet the needs of children with disabilities). Circling the 11-mile BWI Trail eventually netted over $3,487 in donations from friends, family and supporters from the Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS). Read More
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Middle School
On the Road to Leadership The 8th Grade team wrapped up the first marking period at a retreat held at Camp Wabanna. The focus of the retreat was to further evaluate and explore their leadership development. The teams rotated through activities that highlighted team building, serving as role models, forming identities, and accepting others' unique gifts. A capstone to the retreat's event was the PEACE program's core values as it related to leadership development. It brought to light some areas with which the 8th graders need to develop, and identified existing strengths on the team. Read More
Twelve Mathletes Add Value to AACS
 Three Middle School teams participated in the 24th Annual Mathalon at Meade Middle School on Saturday, October 31. This event, organized by NSA, the Maryland State Department of Education, and other sponsors provided a challenging and fun mathematics program for students across the state of Maryland. Supported by Middle School teacher Miss Dykstra, the twelve AACS mathletes built community as they met weekly to prepare for the event, while enjoying a time of intellectual challenge and encouragement. In the photo are from Left to Right: Bear Tose', Josiah Peterson, Josh Williams, Asher Tose', Ben Spooner, Kimi Wilson, Ti'Anna Scott, Shannon Baden, Miss Dykstra, Brooke Bloomquist, Holly Streetman. Not pictured: Rebecca Campbell and Hannah Holden. Read More
Rising to the Occasion and Raising the Bar...6th Graders Demonstrate They Are Up To It.
 We all know that giving thanks can take on many forms. AACS 6th graders showed just exactly how through a creative demonstration as they led middle school chapel on Thursday, November 5th. In expressing their thankfulness for all God has given them, these students provided the worship, presented testimonies, read scripture, created art, and danced...
For AACS, this was the first time that sixth graders have ever led chapel, and through much wisdom and maturity, they raised the bar for those coming in after them. Read More
Council Raises Funds with Pumpkin Fest 09
 Early this November, the AACS community welcomed fall as they came out in support of the middle school Student Council and their efforts. This year's PumpkinFest was a great success with proceeds benefitting other school activities such as the annual lock-in and a future kickball tournament. Donations from the event also support the Council's efforts towards the purchase of a school gift. Previous gifts have included LCD projectors, sound equipment for the gym, and a laminating machine. Read More |
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Lower School
Veterans -- Setting the Example Through Sacrifice
 The Lower School proudly saluted more than 20 veterans representing all five branches of the military. Audience members were honored with words of inspiration by Navy Commander Greg Spangler, father of a 1st grader. With 30 years of service and much wisdom, Commander Spangler's remarks reminded us that while service involves a lot of sacrifice, it is not ALL sacrifice because when we make sacrifices for others, God blesses us. "Service is giving of yourself without expecting anything, including thanks, in return," said Commander Spangler. Read More
It's all in the Pellets (Reading, Science and... Art)
 After reading Farley Mowat's entertaining novel, Owls in the Family, based on his own childhood, AACS fourth graders dissected owl pellets. You might ask what is an owl pellet? For those unfamiliar with the term, and to quote directly from the book, "When owls catch something, they eat the whole thing - bones and fur and all. Then, after a while, they burp and spit out a ball of hair and bones. That's an owl pellet." Everyone quickly got over the "yuck factor" and thoroughly enjoyed finding, sorting, and identifying the small bones inside the pellets. Read More.
End of First Quarter Recognizes Reading Comprehension
The lower school celebrated its first "Wild West Reader Roundup" at chapel recently. The Reader Roundup tracks and rewards student progress in the Accelerated Reader (AR) program. Students in second through fifth grade are able to earn AR points by reading books and taking tests to demonstrate their comprehension. Forty-five students were recognized for their efforts so far. Points continue to accrue throughout the year. Student progress will be recognized again at the end of second quarter. Keep reading, Bookaroos and Congratulations! Read More
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Our Faculty
Staff Receive CPR and First Aid Training
 During our recent In-Service Day on October 30th, 16 employees participated in First Aid and CPR training. Faculty, Staff, Coaches and Bus Drivers all received their certifications. Sharon Brophy, wife of Paul Brophy Middle School PE teacher, holds training for AACS at least once each fall and spring. Each participant practiced adult and child CPR and learned how to use an AED "Automated External defibrillator". Read More
Mrs. Pavlischeck and Mrs. DeRoo Participate in Christian School Conference
 On November 5 and 6, Mrs. Pavlischek and Mrs. DeRoo attended the Mid-Atlantic Christian Schools Association conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mrs. DeRoo attended a 6-session graduate-level presentation on Differentiated Instruction given by Dr. E. Penney Clawson. "Meeting with others also makes me realize once again, how exciting it is to come home to a place like AACS. Our size alone makes us stand out among most Christian schools, affording us the resources to provide a well-rounded program for our students. Our committed teachers embrace the challenge and the responsibility to do it well," said Mrs. Pavlischeck. Read More | |
Annapolis Area Christian School
716 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-266-8251
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