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Sun, 22 May 2011 20:05:00 GMT

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Aug. 4, 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:08:00 GMT

Angleton Christian School

Daily Communication for Thursday, August 4, 2011

Forgiving someone really is for you more than for them. Max Lucado says it best: A RAGING FIRE

Since God has shown us great mercy, I beg you to offer your lives as a living sacrifice to him. Romans 12:1

Resentment is the cocaine of the emotions. It causes our blood to pump and our energy level to rise. But, also like cocaine, it demands increasingly larger and more frequent dosages. There is a dangerous point at which anger ceases to be an emotion and becomes a driving force. A person bent on revenge moves unknowingly further and further away from being able to forgive, for to be without the anger is to be without a source of energy.

Hatred is the rabid dog that turns on its owner.

Revenge is the raging fire that consumes the arsonist.

Bitterness is the trap that snares the hunter.

And mercy is the choice that can set them all free.

ACS Activities

TEACHER - PSIA Workshop – Alana Kirkpatrick will be attending a PSIA workshop on Saturday, August 20. ANY other staff members want to go with her? I need to know today! Conference info is attached.
July 20 thru August 1	CHEERLEADING SIGN-UPS!! Grades 6^th thru 10^thStop by ACS to visit and join the cheerleading team!!! Paula Mutina is once again willing to be our Cheerleader sponsor. She is making plans for busy and fun activity. 1. Parent meeting Thursday, August 4 – 5:30 PM(parents and students) 2. Cheer practice twice a week until school starts. 3. Possible – emphasizing POSSIBLE cheerleading camp before school begins.
Thursday, Aug 4	Cheerleading Parent Meeting 5:30 PM
Tue, Aug 9 Tue, Aug 9	Teacher In-Service – BJU Press @ Eagle Heights Pearland 6:30 PM- 7^th – 10^th Student/Parent Mtg Review CLASS Schedule. (EVERYONE is invited. Our discussion will be about the 7^th – 10^th grade class schedule) PTO meeting to follow 7:00 – PTO Meeting - This is an organizational and informational meeting for ALL parents. Our PTO does MANY incredible things for ACS students and staff. We really need EVERYONE to be involved.
Fri, Aug 12	Teacher In-Service – CBISD “The Energy Bus”
Mon, Aug 15	Teacher Workday @ ACS
Tue, Aug 16	Teacher In-Service TBD - PTO – Ice Cream Social & MEET THE TEACHER – 6:30 – 8:00
Wed, Aug 17	Teacher In-Service TBD
Thur, Aug 18 Hot Dogs /chili Baked Beans, Chips Pears, Milk	FIRST DAY of SCHOOL

Establishing Home Routines

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:08:00 GMT

2 Corinthians 3:4-6: "Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." (NIV)

For years I walked in my own strength of "I can do it," but God brought me to His strength and the knowledge that "He can do it in me."

He has brought me out of my own power, which is so limited and flawed, to being dependent on the infilling power of His Spirit. Confidence in myself has very limited power, whereas confidence in Him brings limitless possibilities.

I know that I'll still have days of struggle with confidence, but my rebuilt and renewed sense of confidence is now firmly in Christ.

ACS Activities

Thur, Aug 25

Soft Tacos,

Pinto beans, salad, pineapple, milk

Parents,

If you haven't already done so, then now is the time to make sure routines and procedures are in place. The “newness” of school is waning and students create their own “daily routine”. Providing procedures that emphasize the importance of school is VERY important.

Each afternoon talk with your child about school…. What did they learn today? What did you read today? What homework do you have? Let me see the notes or work you did today in History or English or Math? And last but not least…. It is very important that your child gets the appropriate amount of sleep, especially our Middle and High School age students. They seem to be the ones who stay up late and then can’t concentrate or stay awake.

We want to work with you to MAXIMIZE the educational opportunity for YOUR child!! Thank you!

Aug. 26, 2011

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:08:00 GMT

THE BIBLE:

Read it to be wise,
Believe it to be safe, and
Practice it to be holy.

It contains light to direct you, food to sustain you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's chart.
Here paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates of Hell disclosed.

Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully.
It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory and a river of pleasure.
In short: READ IT DAILY, TRUST IT COMPLETELY and OBEY IT ALWAYS.

ACS Activities

We want to provide activities for ACS students. Here is what we are planning at this time. If you are willing to help in ANY way, PLEASE e-mail me or call ACS @ 979-864-3842.

ACTIVITY	PARTICIPANTS	PRACTICE SCHEDULE	PRACTICE SITE	COACH/SPONSOR
CHEERLEADING	GIRLS 6^TH – 10^TH	THURSDAY – 4:45	FBC Gym	Paula Mutina
Swim Team	Boys / Girls 3^rd – 10th	Monday - 5:45–6:45	Seeking permission from AISD to use their pool.	Sherry Wall, Shelby Wall with guidance from AISD Coach LaPointe
Organizational meeting MONDAY, August 29 at 6 PM - ACS Cafeteria.		Monday - 5:45–6:45	Seeking permission from AISD to use their pool.
VOLLEYBALL	GIRLS 6^TH – 10^TH	Mon – 2:30 – 4:30 Tue - 2:30 – 4:30 Thur – 2:30 – 4:30	FBC Gym	Susan Hazlewood and Ashley Silva need HELP! If you can help, Please CALL the school 979-864-3842
Basketball	Boys 6^TH – 10^TH	Mon – 2:30 – 4:30 Tue - 2:30 – 4:30 Thur – 2:30 – 4:30	FBC Gym	Needing HELP!! Have made some requests, but no confirmations yet. If you have any interest in Coaching or helping, Please CALL the school 979-864-3842
GIRLS Basketball –after volleyball is over.	GIRLS 6^TH – 10^TH	Mon – 2:30 – 4:30 Tue - 2:30 – 4:30 Thur – 2:30 – 4:30	FBC Gym	Susan Hazlewood and Ashley Silva need HELP! If you can help, Please CALL the school 979-864-

Friday and Sat. Fair Parade

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:10:00 GMT

PARADE time change - Students need to be at ACS by 9 AM instead of 8. Float will already be decorated and in line. We will transport students to float with FBC van at 9 am.

AFTER the parade, ALL students will be picked up at ACS. Hope to see you in the morning!!!

Fri, Oct 14

Pizza

Go TEXAN Day at ACS!! Everyone wear your western wear to celebrate the beginning of the Brazoria County Fair!

ACS Swim team in AISD Swim Meet – 8 am - noon

Sat, Oct 15

Brazoria County Fair Parade 10 AM

Students meet @ ACS by 9 AM

Wonderful Fall Auction

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:10:00 GMT

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Fair Parade 2011

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:10:00 GMT

Thank you staff, parents and teachers for participating in the Brazoria County Fair Parade this year. It was a beautiful fall day.

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Highly Effective Schools

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:10:00 GMT

Characteristics of Highly Effective Schools

Educators value young adolescents and are prepared to teach them.

Effective educators make a conscious choice to work with children and advocate for them. They understand the developmental uniqueness of the age group they teach, teach the appropriate curriculum, use effective learning and assessment strategies, and recognize their importance as models.

Character Day, Friday, Oct. 28

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:10:00 GMT

One of our ACS goals is to improve and ENCOURAGE reading. MAKE READING FUN! Mrs. Hamlin has organized book character day TOMORROW. THIRD thru FIFTH grade students are allowed and encouraged to dress as a character from any book they have read during the first nine weeks. Mrs. Hamlin must approve the character. Friday should be fun for all, but especially for the 3^rd – 5^th grade students.

Book Character Day

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:10:00 GMT

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After School Activities Schedule thru 2012

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:10:00 GMT

Click on the attached file to see the Activity Schedule through

January 2012.

November 1, 2011

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:11:00 GMT

ACS SPIRIT NIGHT - Make plans to be at Cici’s Tonight!! Take in the ATTACHED flyer and ACS receives 15% of your total check. Share the flyer with friends and family!

Boxtop WINNERS – First Grade brought 903 boxtops and will celebrate their VICTORY tomorrow (Wednesday, November 2)with a PIZZA party at lunch!! Way to go FISRT GRADE!!

Wednesday, November 9, ACS will host Veteran's Day Chapel to HONOR Veterans who have served in the military either past or present. If your family has any loved ones that serve or have once served in the military, please e-mail Terri Jones or Gordon Smith any military pictures. You may also bring pictures to Mrs. Jones. She will take very good care of your pictures and send the pictures back!
Please send pictures by Wed., Nov. 2, and invite any vets you know to our ACS chapel service on November the 9th.

Tue, Nov 1

Chicken Spaghetti, Broccoli, Fruit, Milk

Warrior Folders –

ACS Spirit Night @ Cici’s - Join the party at CiCi’s tonight and ACS PTO and 15% of your total purchase will be donated to our PTO!!

ACS Basketball – Boys play Galloway @ FBC – 5 PM

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Happy Chapel Day

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:11:00 GMT

CHAPEL – 4^th Grade Pam Brooks will bring our Message of Challenge. What exciting news Trevor Brooks told his mother last week. He said, " Mom, I asked Jesus to come into my heart and save me." The angels are singing as we were cheering this chapel service. What greater gift could parents,pastors, Sunday School teachers, or ACS give to God than SALVATION!

First Grade PIZZA Party – Boxtop WINNERS – First Grade brought 903 boxtops and will celebrate their VICTORY with a PIZZA party at lunch!! Way to go FISRT GRADE!!

BOOK FAIR Next week, Nov.7-11 - Students will be allowed to visit and purchase books everyday next week during lunch, 11:00am-12:45pm. PTO is sponsoring a coloring contest. The top 3 will get a $5.00 coupon toward any book from the Scholastic Book Fair. Our family night event will be Tuesday, Nov.8, 6:00-7:00pm, just before the next PTO meeting.

Congratulations to the ACS Boys Basketball team who won their opening game of the season yesterday. They beat the Galloway School from Friendswood . ACS came from behind to win 24 – 23! ACS cheerleaders cheered the Warriors to victory!! Great job by BOTH teams!

Wednesday, November 9, ACS will host Veteran's Day Chapel to HONOR Veterans who have served in the military either past or present. If your family has any loved ones that serve or have once served in the military, please e-mail Terri Jones or Gordon Smith any military pictures. You may also bring pictures to Mrs. Jones. She will take very good care of your pictures and send the pictures back!
Please send pictures and invite a veteran to our ACS chapel service on November the 9th.

Prayer Needs

Kim Wallace Prayer Request: My husband, Jake has been dealing with severe headaches and neck pain for the past few weeks. It is our prayer that by JESUS name he will be healed. Thank you for the prayers, I will keep everyone informed as soon as we get a Doctors appt. Jake & Kim Wallace

Molly McCormick – pray for strength during a difficult time.

Characteristics of Highly Effective Schools

Varied and ongoing assessments advance learning as well as measure it. (Varied Assessments)
Continuous, authentic, and appropriate assessment measures, including both formative and summative ones, provide evidence about every student's learning progress. Such information helps students, teachers, and family members select immediate learning goals and plan further education.

Faith Becomes Sight

"Have faith that whatever you ask for in prayer is already granted you, and you will find that it will be" (Mark 11:24).

True faith counts on God, and believes before it sees. Naturally, we want some evidence that our petition is granted before we believe; but when we walk by faith we need no other evidence than God's Word. He has spoken, and according to our faith it shall be done unto us. We shall see because we have believed, and this faith sustains us in the most trying places, when everything around us seems to contradict God's Word.

The Psalmist says, "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of living" (Ps. 27:13). He did not see as yet the Lord's answer to his prayers, but he believed to see; and this kept him from fainting.

PLANNING AHEAD - upcoming ACTIVITIES

Thur, Nov 3

King Ranch Chicken Casserole, green beans, fruit

Fri, Nov 4

Pizza, ice cream, fruit

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th grade Field Trip to Austin Town – Thank you Conoco Phillips providing FREE tickets

Mon, Nov 7

Chicken Rings, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli, fruit

FALL BOOK FAIR @ ACS Library

Tue, Nov 8

Taco Soup, cornbread muffins, fruit

Warrior Folders –

FALL BOOK FAIR @ ACS Library Family Book Fair Night 6 – 7 PM - ACS Library

PTO meeting 7 PM ACS Chapel area

Wed, Nov 9

Patty melts, potato wedges, pickle, fruit

FALL BOOK FAIR @ ACS Library

CHAPEL – Terri Jones, Sharon Owens, Nancy Scott in charge

Veterans Day Chapel and Breakfast

Veterans served breakfast 8 AM – 9 AM

Chapel Service honoring Veterans 9 – 9:30

Thurs, Nov 10

Baked chicken legs, buttered noodles, fruit

FALL BOOK FAIR @ ACS Library

Fri, Nov 11

Pizza, veggies with dip, fruit

FALL BOOK FAIR @ ACS Library

Mon, Nov 14

Corn Dogs, corn, pickle, fruit

Tue, Nov 15

Chicken quesadillas, pinto beans, salsa, fruit

Wed, Nov 16

Peanut butter & jelly sandwich, pretzels, fruit

CHAPEL – Judge Marc Holder will bring our Message of Challenge

Thurs, Nov 17

Cornbread Casserole, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, fruit salad, roll

Fri, Nov 18

Pizza, fruit

Monday, November 21 thru Friday, November November 25 - Thanksgiving Holidays

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Why Your Child Should Attend a Christian School

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:11:00 GMT

TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SEND YOUR CHILD TO A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

by Paul A. Kienel Paul, is the Executive Director of the Association of Christian Schools International.

The Christian school movement is the fastest growing educational movement in America today. The U.S.NEWS AND WORLD REPORT and CHRISTIAN LIFE magazines have referred to the rapid proliferation of Christian elementary and secondary schools as the “Boom in Protestant Schools” and “The Christian School Explosion.” Christian schools are currently being established across the United States at the rate of two new schools a day. (I recently attended the ACTABS Fall Accreditation meeting in Waco. According to Dr.Randy Wood, Executive Director of ACTABS, the number of schools applying for accreditation is more than ever before.)

ONE: You are accountable for what your children are taught in school. Proverbs 22:6 is a direct command to parents. It says, “Train up a child in the way he should go…” What your children are taught in school should be a direct extension of your parental views.

TWO: Christian schools offer a better level of instruction. The test scores over a long period of years are conclusive. The annual Stanford Achievement Test administered to first through eighth grade Christian school students in the western states shows these students to be seven to nineteen months ahead of the national norm in reading, and seven to thirteen months ahead of the national norm in all subject areas.

THREE: The Bible does not teach that children should be exposed to all kinds of sin. We are to train “up” a child. Children do not grow spiritually stronger in a negative non-Christian environment. School represents 16% of your child’s time. It is prime time, a training time, and Christian school education represents a positive Bible- centered form of instruction that will build a child up in the faith- -not tear him down. Proverbs 19:27 says, “Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.”

FOUR: The Christian school is right for your child because the Christian school has not cut itself off from the most important book in the world–the Bible. Without the Bible, education is nothing more than the blind leading the blind. Standards for morality must be taken from Scripture alone. As Theodore Roosevelt stated, “To train a man in mind and not in morals is to train a menace to society.”

FIVE: The Christian school provides an opportunity for your child to witness for Christ. This surprises some people because they assume all students in a Christian school are Christians. Christian students are trained and encouraged to reach others for Jesus Christ. Witnessing in a Christian school has the support of parents, students, teachers, administration and the school board.

SIX: Christian school educators teach all subject matter from a Christian context. They put the Bible at the center of the curriculum and ask students to evaluate all they see in the world through the eyes of God. To quote Dr. Roy Zuck, In a Christian school, a student is exposed to the centrality of God in all of life. In public education, a student is legally “sheltered” from this important dimension of education.

SEVEN: Christian schools support the family as the number one institution of society. Christian school educators train students to respect their parents.

EIGHT: I prefer to send my children to a Christian school because Christ is central to all information taught and caught. The public school is basically humanistic and materialistic in its approach to life and the fundamental questions of human existence and purpose. The Christian school holds a unique position with the home and the church.

NINE: Christian school educators maintain discipline in the classroom and on the playground. “For whom the Lord loves, He disciplines…” the Bible teaches. And it is within that context of love that discipline is carried out in a Christian school. According to the recent GALLUP POLL OF PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARDS EDUCATION,

Lack of discipline in the public schools again heads the list of problems cited most often by survey respondents. Discipline has, in fact, been named the number one problem of the schools in seven of the last eight years. New evidence of its importance comes from the special survey of high school juniors and seniors. An even higher percentage of this group names discipline as the leading problem faced by the public school.

TEN: ”We believe that our children are gifts of the Lord. We are responsible to train them according to His Word not only at home and in church, but in school as well.” This statement was made by a parent in response to a question on an application form for enrollment of his children at Delaware County Christian School in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

More and more parents, especially Christian parents, are coming to the conclusion that secular public education and most of its teachers and principals no longer represent their personal parental views. These parents are exercising their freedom of choice and sending their children to Christian schools and colleges.

Veterans Day Comments

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:11:00 GMT

Here are some comments from our vets.

“The only foundation for a useful education in a republic is to be laid in religion. Without this there can be no virtue, and without virtue there can be no liberty, and liberty is the object and life of all republican governments.” – Benjamin Rush Fitting quote considering I just attended a veterans appreciation program at Angleton Christian School yesterday morning. This was my second year to attend and I must say Gordon Smith and the rest of the staff did an excellent job…better than last year if I do say so myself. I believe there were 6 WWII veterans in attendance. I had the honor to sit between two of them during breakfast as well as during program. Always a humbling experience when you are able to hear their stories. As I did last year, I could not help but come away thinking that these Christian schools have the model right. Ever wonder what is wrong with the world today…why we seem to have so many problems. A big piece of that goes back to the fact that the Bible has been taken out of public schools. They no longer teach the pillars that George Washington and the other founders knew were indispensible supports for our self government and liberty. What is worse, with the expanding role of the federal government in education, we are also losing the freedom to send our children to schools that still do. Last week Congress re-affirmed the motto, “In God we Trust”. But do we?

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Risk It!

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:00 GMT

Risk It!

What does it matter if I get involved or not? It matters greatly—it matters to your character! Yes, it's true that God has other ways to accomplish His objectives. He has other people He can use. He isn't frustrated or restrained because you and I may be indifferent. When we have been called "for such a time as this," how tragic it is if we don't stand up in that hour.

There will be no celestial shout urging you to take a stand. Nor will a flash of lightning awaken you in the midst of your slumber. It doesn't work like that, so don't sit around waiting passively. Numerous needs and issues surround us. They summon us to stand up and MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Esther 4:12–14 - ¹² When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, ¹³ he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. ¹⁴ For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”

ACS is strong and doing well, but with YOUR involvement, we could do so much more. WE want you to know that there IS a place for you to use your “gift” AND “make a difference”.

Not until you believe one person can make a difference will you be willing to take a risk. You answer to Him. He will help. He will give you wisdom and courage. You may be only one, but you are one. So, take a risk!

So let me ask you: Are you willing to take a risk? ACS has a place for you to serve God and MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the future of some CHRISTIAN children and young people. Here are some ideas and examples where YOU could MAKE A DIFFERENCE at ACS.

Work one on one with a student ……. Use your talents to help a specific student needing some individual attention.

Work with a small group of students preparing for academic competitions in number sense, storytelling, spelling, math skills, ready writing, science competitions, and others.

Counsel with Jr High or High School age students – college prep, technical school opportunities, vocational skills and trades needed after graduation.

Mentor a young teacher – curriculum development, lesson plans, teaching techniques you used, or just be available to answer their questions…. Your years of experience provide you with MANY mountains of valuable information and tips.

How about helping with some after school activities? Coaching, refereeing, tutoring, Student Council, Honor Society, or perhaps start your own reading club or running club.

Not sure about working with students, but want to be a part of ACS and use your skills for God?

How about checking out a refrigerator that is not cooling or a toilet that needs some attention, vacuuming, or replacing some lights?

Perhaps you could spend time with the after school care of about 10 students. We hire someone to be with them daily, but this would free that person to do some campus cleaning or perhaps just allow her an afternoon off every now and then.

Maybe you could take a look at the lighting in our marquis. It is VERY dim at nights and needs some help.

Are you a yard person? Our flower beds are needing some TLC.

ACS is a very special place and I think if you talked with anyone involved, you would hear what a Blessing it is to be a part. We invite you to RISK IT!! Call me at 979-864-3842, come by for a visit, or at least join us for chapel any Wednesday morning at 9 AM.

Joy of Teaching

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:12:00 GMT

My Beacon article is late to Mrs. Wilson today for good reason!! I was in the classroom doing what I love most …. TEACHING and being with the kids. Mrs. Owens asked me to teach our High School students Geometry proofs. What a privilege and what fun (for me: not sure if students would agree). Today was a sudden bolt of enthusiasm and enjoyment. Leaving paperwork, problem solving, and decision making in the office and having the opportunity to work directly with students takes me back MANY years to the early days of my career.

Ten minutes into the class I remember so many days of my past and the students that I taught. I see some of them sitting here today. I see the student that is eager to learn, the student who can’t wait for class to end, the student with the blank stare, and the students who work so diligently, but the concept just does not come easy. Students really want to please and want to learn. There may be some bumps in the educational road, but in reality, they ARE eager to learn.

Again, I recognize the uniqueness of Angleton Christian School and how fortunate students, staff, and parents are to have this opportunity. ACS is unique because it is a place where students have a different “heart”. Our students support each other, help each other, lift each other up, and are people pleasers. ACS students have been taught at home to respect teachers and authority. It is common to hear “yes sir” and “no sir”. ACS students live their Christian values daily and are not ashamed to stand for Christ. Not that all teachers don’t care about their students, but ACS is small enough where teachers can have MEANINGFUL relationships with their students. We are able to care enough to make a difference in their lives and our classes provide the opportunity for each child to receive individual attention needed. Angleton Christian School is a special place in so many ways, and WE ARE BLESSED.

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go,

Galatians 6:6 ⁶ Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

Ephesians 4:14 ¹⁴ Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.

God works through teachers who draw us out of our own limited perspectives and away from the world’s critical one, to help us see ourselves—what we really are and what we can become.

What a GREAT place to be involved and make a difference!! Won’t you join us?

Lessons from 2011 create EXCITEMENT for 2012!

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:12:00 GMT

It is a time of year when the news media reviews the memorable events of 2011. There are so many ACS events and experiences I recall from the past year. God has been amazing!! He has taught me so much. I don’t think there has ever been a time in my life where I learned so much spiritually and academically. Though I have to say my greatest lesson has to be about FAITH. I think it might be safe to say that anyone involved in ACS has experienced and/or witnessed God’s hand of provision and guidance. My time at ACS has made me understand that God will provide and does it in such dramatic fashion that it is clear to everyone that it can only be from God. He will then stand back to see if WE will give him the glory and the credit. When WE allow him to guide, HE will provide!!

After learning that lesson, it makes thoughts of the challenges of 2012 less overwhelming and more exciting!! Exciting to see what He has in store for ACS! I am sure we will face times of uncertainty, like Moses as he wandered the wilderness …… let’s just pray that it won’t be for 40 years. We want this year to magnify, prove, and honor God much like Elijah did when he challenged the false prophets to PROVE their God. (1 Kings 18:1-40)

The Lord sent Elijah back to king Ahab, and a showdown of showdowns went down on Mount Carmel. Like a celestial boxing match with Baal and his false prophets in one corner and God and Elijah in the other, a battle began. The prophets of Baal took the first swing. They made a sacrifice to their god and cried out to him for hours to consume their offering with fire. After many hours of demonstrations, pleading, and praying to their god……. nothing happened. All repetitious prayers and rituals and voodoo tactics had proven useless. Baal was silent and unresponsive because he was not real. (Imagine that.)

Elijah would wait, never doubting, because he was fully persuaded of something most of us, at one time or another, doubt: God keeps His promises. Elijah knew he served a powerful, living, and responsive God, so he advanced to the center of the ring and took his swings with confidence. He repaired the altar of God, prepared the sacrifice, and then prayed for God to reveal His deity by consuming the offering. God flexed His divine muscles and answered Elijah's prayers instantly with an all-consuming fire…………. Knock out!

Elijah engaged the prophets of Baal in a duel of the gods on Mt. Carmel, testifying before all of Israel that Jehovah was the one true God and that Baal was an impotent god of stone. That is exactly what we want Angleton Christian School to do in 2012. We want ACS to represent and testify that Christ rules and is the one true God.

Elijah’s boldness was not a result of who he was; it was the result of knowing God! We don’t have to be timid or fearful when coming to God in prayer. We can approach God boldly. The Amplified Bible puts it like this: Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need. Hebrews 4:16 AMP

Updated Schedule of Events

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:00 GMT

PLANNING AHEAD - upcoming ACTIVITIES

Tue, Jan 31 Chicken Pasta Salad, Crackers, Fruit w/dip, Milk	Warrior Folders 100^th Day of school celebration – 1^st Grade 100^th Day of School celebration – FREE DRESS for students and STAFF!! Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30 Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45
Wed, Feb 1	Pre K3 and 10^th Grade CHAPEL – Message of Challenge presented by Father Maurice Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 3:45 – 4:45
Thurs, Feb 2	PSIA Practice – 3:30 – 4:15 100^th Day of School celebration – Pre K3 and Pre K4 Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30
Fri, Feb 3 Pizza, veggies w/dip, fruit, milk	101^st Day of School with PreK students in Dalmation attire! PSIA Practice – during homeroom
Mon, Feb 6	PSIA Practice – during homeroom and from 3:30 – 4:15 NO Softball Practice Coach Wilkins is out of town
Tue, Feb 7	Warrior Folders NO Softball Practice Coach Wilkins is out of town Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45
Wed, Feb 8	7^th & 8^th Grade CHAPEL – Message of Challenge presented by . Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 3:45 – 4:45
Thurs, Feb 9	PSIA Practice – 3:30 – 4:15 Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30
Fri, Feb 10	Teacher PR grades due by 8 am PSIA Practice – during homeroom ACS Valentine Dance @ Bar X Clubhouse 8 – 11 PM Semi-Formal Kirkpatrick & Student Council
Sat, Feb 11
Mon, Feb 13	PSIA Practice – during homeroom and from 3:30 – 4:15 Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30
Tue, Feb 14	Warrior Folders – Progress Reports CLASS Valentine Parties – 2:30 – 3:30 Information provided by EACH homeroom teacher. Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30 Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45
Wed, Feb 15	9^th Grade CHAPEL – Message of Challenge presented by . Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 3:45 – 4:45
Thurs, Feb 16	PSIA Practice – 3:30 – 4:15 Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30
Fri, Feb 17
Sat. Feb 18	PSIA Competition @ Galloway School in Friendswood – Each school participating must provide one volunteer for each 2 contest events or students will NOT be allowed to participate. Thanks for helping and supporting your child and ACS!!

Valentine's Day

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:02:00 GMT

Happy Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. If you have not selected your gift for the love of your life, better do so quickly. The Valentine celebration is a fun time for students everywhere. ACS students, teachers, and parents are planning their Valentine parties. Our junior high and high school students are preparing for the big “Social” scheduled for this Friday night. Every store you visit, there are red hearts and chocolate: boxes of chocolate, chocolate on TV promising to be the only love you need, chocolate Girl Scout cookies--CHOCOLATE! Remember Forrest Gump’s famous quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get."

Recalling 1 John 4 verses 16 and 17, “We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” You see, no matter what chocolate we are "in the middle of" right now, He is there--with the certainty of His promise today as well as His hope of heaven in the future. The Bible teaches us often about Christ’s love for us. Here are just a few:

Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as entered into the heart of man what God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Cor 2:9

Though the mountains leave their place and the hills be shaken, my love will never leave you nor my covenant of peace be shaken, says the Lord, who has mercy on you. Is. 54:10

This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Jn. 15:12-13

For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. Jn. 3:16

The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Rom. 5:5

Although you have never seen Him, you love Him, and without seeing, you now believe in Him, and rejoice with inexpressible joy touched with glory because you are achieving faith's goal, your salvation. 1 Pet. 1:8-9

ACS is making a difference in the lives of students and families. Here is a note recently sent to staff:

“I wanted to take a moment and let you know that you and your staff have completely changed our girls’ lives!!!!!! I have never seen them so happy! I am loving watching God move in them both. It is such a joy to hear “daughter #1” singing "the B-I-B-L-E, that's the book for me!" And “daughter #2” and I read the bible together and highlight our favorite verses.

I told my husband the other night, who would have ever thought that “daughter #2” would be in the living room with us reading her bible; she used to go straight to her room when she would get home from school and we would never see her again!!!!!

Thank you for what you and your staff do, and thank you for loving our daughters! We feel so confident that the decision we made to move them was the BEST decision we have ever made!”

Parents, students and staff want to send our sincerest gratitude and most meaningful expression of LOVE to you for supporting Angleton Christian School, making Christian education possible in Angleton, and helping affect the eternal lives of ALL involved.

Why Invest in a Christian Education Part 1

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:02:00 GMT

In the next few weeks, I will make myself available to area churches who will allow me to share ACS information. I will share with them data about ACS, number of students, tuition costs, after school activities, and process for enrolling.

The real decision is whether parents want their child to be educated in a Christian environment, where God is the decision maker, guide, and center.

I came across a couple of articles discussing the importance and/or advantages of Christian education. In the next couple of weeks, I will share those articles with you.

Why make the investment in a Christ-centered education for your child?

You have one chance to lay the foundation for the rest of your child's life. Give them the benefit of a challenging education rooted in truth, where they are surrounded by nurturing, Christian role models. Give your child an environment with positive peer relationships. Give your child solid preparation for the future and a lifetime of integrity.

Big Ideas to Consider:

1. Three key institutions that shape a child are the home, the church and the school. Children are served best when all three institutions point them in the same direction.

2. Deuteronomy 6 tells parents that, in all they do, they should provide a godly education 24/7.

Deutoronomy 6:7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. God told his people that his law was not only for them but also for their children and grandchildren. Because of this, the Israelites were called to “impress” God’s law on their children at every opportunity they could imagine. (c.f. Proverbs 22:6; Psalm 78:3-7) Proverbs 22: 6 Train children in the way they should go; when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.

3. There are basically two kingdoms: a kingdom of light and a kingdom of darkness. It seems strange to have those who walk in darkness educate children of light. It doesn't fit.

4. All truth is God's truth, and God's Word sheds light on our path. Only in His light can we see light. Education is not focused on possibilities but on certainties found in God's Word.

5. If Jesus Christ is Lord, then He is Lord of all. We cannot divide things into secular and sacred.

6. Only an education that has the liberty to address the whole child -- social, intellectual, emotional, physical AND spiritual -- reaches the possibility of excellence.

7. The best preparation for effective service is to be well grounded in one's mind before direct engagement of the culture.

February-March Events

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:02:00 GMT


CONGRATULATIONS to PSIA contestants - You were OUTSTANDING and very SUCCESSFUL!!





Upcoming Events Feb-March


Tue, Feb 21 Frito Pie, veggies w/dip, fruit, milk	Warrior Folders ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45 6^th Grade Field Trip - Main Street Theatre – Jackie and Me - cost $5.50 Kirkpatrick Softball GAME 4 PM vs Alvin Living Stones @ Bates Park Field 1– Need parents to line field @ 3:30.
Wed, Feb 22 Chicken Quesadillas, Pinto Beans, fruit, milk	6^th Grade CHAPEL – Message of Challenge presented by Crystal Campbell and Footsteps Dance Studio. ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 3:45 – 4:45
Thurs, Feb 23 Baked Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Broccoli, fruit, milk	ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families Great Gulf Coast Adventure Weekend – Area Churches have united to bring Jay Louder, Hank Hough and his amazing Dog, Jimmy Houston, and more to our area for a Christian outreach weekend Extravaganza – EVERYONE is INVITED!!! INFO http://www.gulfcoastadventureweekend.com/ Jay Lowder 1:30 – 2:00 PM Speak to 7^th– 10^th Grade Students @ ACS
Fri, Feb 24 Pizza, veggies w/dip, fruit, milk	ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families 8^th – 10^th Field Trip - UH Cullen Hall Math Play “Eureka” about mathematicians Pythagoreas, Einstein, Pascal, and Lady Lovelace - cost $16.50 Owens/Jones Softball GAME 4 PM at 1^st Baptist Pasadena @ 1^st Baptist Pasadena. Great Gulf Coast Adventure Weekend – Area Churches have united to bring Jay Louder, Hank Hough and his amazing Dog, Jimmy Houston, and more to our area for a Christian outreach weekend Extravaganza – EVERYONE is INVITED!!! INFO http://www.gulfcoastadventureweekend.com/
Sat, Feb 25	Great Gulf Coast Adventure Weekend – Area Churches have united to bring Jay Louder, Hank Hough and his amazing Dog, Jimmy Houston, and more to our area for a Christian outreach weekend Extravaganza – EVERYONE is INVITED!!! INFO http://www.gulfcoastadventureweekend.com/
Sun, Feb 26	Great Gulf Coast Adventure Weekend – Area Churches have united to bring Jay Louder, Hank Hough and his amazing Dog, Jimmy Houston, and more to our area for a Christian outreach weekend Extravaganza – EVERYONE is INVITED!!! INFO http://www.gulfcoastadventureweekend.com/
Mon, Feb 27 Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese, Fruit, milk	ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families
Tue, Feb 28 Pancakes, Little Smokies, & Fruit Smoothies	Warrior Folders ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families Softball GAME 4 PM vs Bellville Christian @ Bates Park Field 1– Need parents to line field @ 3:30. Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45
Wed, Feb 29 Turkey Burgers, Potato Wedges, Fruit, milk	5^th Grade CHAPEL – Message of Challenge presented by Pastor Ryan Manes 1^st Assembly. ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 3:45 – 4:45
Thurs, March 1	ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families
Fri, March 2	3^rd -5^th to Port of Freeport – Pinta and Nina 8:30 – 11:00 cost $4 - Vandaveer 6^th – 10^thto Port of Freeport – Pinta and Nina 12:45 – 3:15 cost $4 – Kirkpatrick Pre K – 5^th 2:15 PM – 3 PM Grade Stranger Danger Presentation provided by Brazosport College ACS 2012-2013 Student Enrollment for ACS Families Softball GAME 4 PM vs 1^st Baptist Pasadena @ Bates Park Field 1– Need parents to line field @ 3:30.
Mon, March 5	ACS – New STUDENT Open House Chapel 2012-2013 Open Enrollment Begins Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30
Tue, March 6	Warrior Folders 2012-2013 Open Enrollment ACS Spirit Night @ La Casona 1^st -2^nd to Port of Freeport – Pinta and Nina 9:00 – 11:00 cost $4 – Ward Softball GAME 4 PM vs Alvin Living Stones @ Living Stones. Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45

Upcoming Events

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:03:00 GMT

Warrior Folders 2012-2013 Open Enrollment ACS Spirit Night @ La Casona 1^st -2^nd to Port of Freeport – Pinta and Nina 9:00 – 11:00 cost $4 – Ward Softball GAME 4 PM vs Alvin Living Stones @ Living Stones. Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45

Finding the courage to do what’s right So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. James 4:17 “It’s always right to do right. It is never wrong to do right. It is never right to do wrong.” Yet in the world in which we live today, morality is such a relative term. People say, “Well, that’s fine and good for you, but don’t impose your morals on me.” And we’ve fallen into an era of moral relativism unlike any our nation has ever seen. What’s right is right! And under God, His people must take decisive action and stand by what He says is true. If your position is of God, stay with it, because it will never fail. And while the world will go back and forth like the waves of the sea, God’s truth remains planted firmly. God’s Word will never lead you astray. So step out in faith and do what is right. *“It’s always right to do right. It is never wrong to do right. It is never right to do wrong.”*

Prayer Needs
Darren Hultquist – UPDATE – Darren is doing well. He returned to work. Keep all of them in your prayers!
PLANNING AHEAD - upcoming ACTIVITIES

Wed, March 7 Hot Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Corn, Fruit & Milk	4^th Grade CHAPEL – Message of Challenge presented by Mrs. Marilyn Wilson FBC. 2012-2013 Open Enrollment Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 3:45 – 4:45
Thurs, March 8 Chicken Tenders, Broccoli, Fruit & Milk	FIELD TRIP – 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th to Children’s Museum of Houston 8:15 – 2:30 Vandaveer Baby Shower 3:45 –ACS Cafeteria for 5^th Grade Teacher – Patty Vandaveer (The shower is primarily for staff, but parents are welcome to join us.) 2012-2013 Open Enrollment Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30
Fri, March 9 Pizza, Veggies w/dip, Fruit & Milk	FIELD TRIP – Pre K3 – 2^nd to Starplex Theatre - The Lorax Cost $8 Wallace 2012-2013 Open Enrollment
Mon, March 12	SPRING BREAK
Tue, March 13	SPRING BREAK
Wed, March 14	SPRING BREAK
Thurs, March 15	SPRING BREAK
Fri, March 16	SPRING BREAK
Mon, March 19	Softball Practice @ ACS 3:45 – 5:30
Tue, March 20	Warrior Folders 9^th -10^th Grade Spanish Nine Weeks TEST (Silva) at LaCasona - Leave ACS 12:15 ALL conversation MUST be in SPANISH. Any use of English will be a deduction. Softball GAME 4 PM vs Brazosport Christian @ Lake Jackson McClain Park Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45
Wed, March 21	9^TH Grade CHAPEL – Message of Challenge by Anne Smith Second Baptist . Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 3:45 – 4:45
Thurs, March 22
Fri, March 23 Pizza, Veggies w/dip, Fruit & Milk
Mon, March 26
Tue, March 27	Warrior Folders Teachers - Final 3^rd Nine Weeks GRADES due by 4 PM 9th and 10th Grade Field Trip - Holocaust Museum – Sebesta/Kirkpatrick Softball GAME 4 PM vs Brazosport Christian @ Bates Park Field 1– Need parents to line field @ 3:30. Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 5:45 – 6:45
Wed, March 28	3^rd Grade CHAPEL – Message of Challenge presented by FUMC – Pastor Bob Sinclair. Swim Team Practice AISD Pool – AJH 3:45 – 4:45

Trip to Bulgaria 2012, etc.

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:04:00 GMT

There is good news and bad news. The good news is that we have returned from Velingrad, Bulgaria. As we were leaving Velingrad, I told Lauren that each time I go to Bulgaria, I feel like we accomplish something. This time was a little different. This time, I think we made a difference. The students and teachers were receptive and enthusiastic about the presentation. We were asked how soon we could return and that next time ALL the schools in Velingrad would be invited to participate. This helps the full-time missionaries establish a foundation of trust and support, which in turn opens the door for them to build relationships and share the Word.

The good news is that I am looking forward to being with the students again.

The good news also is that ACS has a lot going on, and we want you to join us. Chapel on Wednesday, Mrs. Ward’s second graders will have a presentation, Eric Nelson will bring the message of challenge, and awards for third nine weeks will be presented.

Relay for life begins Friday, April 13 and lasts ALL night long. Friday, students and parents will also be making preparations for GARAGE/YARD Sale that will take place Saturday at ACS. This garage sale will help fund ACS high school students trip to Washington DC trip scheduled for September 20 – September 27^th . If you have an item or two for our sale, CALL the school 864-3842, and we will make arrangements to pick up your donation.

Students are earning their way to DC through the Garage Sale and Summer Camps. ACS will hold seven weeks of camp for children ages 3 through 12 . Each week of camp has a theme, includes the cost of field trips and will be operated by ACS Teachers and high school students. Camp begins at 8 am, but participants can be dropped off at 7 am. Camp ends at 4 pm, but parents have until 5 pm to pick up their children. The cost for each child is only $140 per week. We are the best deal in town, but there is limited space available. If you or any of your friends need summer care for your children and want more than just a baby sitter, contact ACS @ 979-864-3842.

Preparations, plans, and registration for our Family Day and Golf Tournament is going strong. Tickets for the Family Fun Day barbeque plate will begin this week. Registration of golf teams is already taking place, and we have a raffle in which all proceeds have been designated for the library. GET READY, because we are excited and coming for YOU!

Most importantly, we are searching for Christian students and families wanting something more than public school. Our goal is to fill this building with students and families seeking a Christian education!! Help spread the word about ACS!!

Bad news …… there is none. There is a lot going on in the next two months; we are excited and hope you are as well. Surely, I have mentioned something that excites you and in which you want to participate. Information and/or flyers for ALL activities mentioned are available at FBC and ACS. Call or come by, and we will provide you with the information you desire. We have a lot to accomplish before the end of school. God is going to BLESS this school, and we want you to be a part of the excitement.