Reminder to HS soccer players and parents:

There will be no soccer conditioning this week.  Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 13th from 4:30-6:00pm.  Following the practice, I would like to meet briefly with parents. 

A few things to keep in mind:

Before July 17th all HS soccer players must order the required equipment on-line.  The flyer describing how to make this order is attached and ONLY the items stared are required (Nike America Short and both black and white Twin City socks).  I will also be passing the flyer out at the meeting on the 13th and possibly placing orders there.

If physicals have not been done yet they need to be done as soon as possible!

Thanks and I hope everyone had a great 4th of July!

Coach Lewis

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Just a reminder that soccer conditioning will begin tomorrow night (July 1st).  The conditioning session will be held at the APA middle school building and will last from 4:30 to 6:00pm.  There will not be another session until Tuesday, July 13th.  I hope to see many high school soccer players tomorrow!

Coach Lewis

Dear APA Families and Staff,

  

APA Color Guard has been invited to participate in the opening flag ceremonies of a city-wide Armed Forces Day and Veterans of Madison County celebration on May 15^th.

The celebration is to say “THANKS” to all our past and present military men and women. The Color Guard will do the Flag Retreat presentation. The celebration is to start at 2pm. I am requesting all APA Color Guard members to promptly arrive at 1pm. The day of “THANKS” will include various entertainment and dinner. The VFW Post from Kokomo will be performing the Military Rites and the Boy Scouts of America will have a flag burning ceremony that evening.  

Color Guard Arrive 1pm

Practice 1pm-1:50pm 

Armed Forces Day Opening Ceremonies

Location: 3607 E. 10^th Anderson, IN 46012

  

 

Your support is greatly appreciated,

 

Civil Air Patrol

 Natalie  Carter 

Lt. Col Larry Lopshire/ Chair Aerospace Studies

2Lt Michel Edwards/ Director Military Culture

2Lt Natalie Carter/ Cadet Programs Instructor

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for giving us such a special week!  We truly felt appreciated.  Thank you for all your efforts and support.  You make a huge difference for the staff, the cadets, and the school.  You are great!

Warmly,

Brenda Maxfield

Cadets/Archers/Parents,

        First off let me apologize for not having more practices over the last few weeks, as the Cadets have been inquiring. I have taken a new job which has involved a lot of my time. I too miss the practices, and look forward to getting back on track as soon as a schedule's in place.

     I have consulted with the APA Athletics Director, and asked that he try to schedule Archery meets against local schools, as well as, practices (gym use). Hopefully I will have answers regarding schedules during our banquet.

The banquet/fundraiser is scheduled for this coming Thursday at 6pm. All team members should be present and all those interested in archery are invited!

     We had lots of arrows break and become defective which are not cheap to replace, as well as, parts on the bows needing care and replacement. Also funds will be applied towards gas for the school bus for meets we may have scheduled either this year/next year 2010/2011 season. With the addition of a new High School for APA, we will need another set of equipment as trying to relocate equipment will surely cause damage. We need all the funds we can gather to pay for needed equipment/repairs to existing equipment.

     Monday April 26th, 2010, I will be sending all "APA Team Archers" home with an envelope with 5 tickets. I want them to sell those 5 tickets which can be to family, friends, or even classmates to purchase tickets, as this is a fundraiser to help the archery fund. I posted notices throughout the school all last week, and really need a headcount for the catering services by this Tuesday. I realize this does not leave cadets much time to sell tickets, but it's been posted over a week and the banquet is this Thursday. We really need a headcount and need help with funds!

     For those of you that are interested in archery, now is the time to come and meet fellow archers, ask Coach DeGies questions about archery and requirements, fill out paperwork, etc.  Tickets may still be purchased at the front office from Mrs. Armstrong by no later than TUESDAY APRIL 29th, 2010, for $6.25 each ticket (checks made payable to APA), which includes pulled pork, two sides, a dessert, drink. Again, funds are needed to pay for catering service with remaining funds to go to archery fund.

I look forward to seeing everyone there, and appreciate everyone's cooperation!!!!

Coach DeGies

 

APA's Color Guard has been invited, to participate in the Color Guard Flag Ceremonies.

North Anderson Shadyside Park- Anderson Little League baseball field (on Broadway).

Note: All Color Guard members are to participate.

Time to Arrive: 08:00am 

Dress: Color Guard attire, white gloves, cords and white belts.

Saturday April 17th, 2010.  

Lt. Carter  ncarter@goapa.org

 

It's here!  The Creative Writing Club is proud to present the first ever APA Poetry Anthology!  Many students have worked hard to create this slim first edition.  Help support us by purchasing the APA Anthology.  It's yours for the price of $10.  We know you'll enjoy the excellent poetry.  Please send cash or a check made out to APA.  This can be turned in to the office or to Dr. Maxfield.  Thank you for your support!

On Friday, we checked homework from 18.3 and the cadets were given a review assignment over chapter 18. The assignment is p529/1-10 all, 11-21 odd, 24, 25, 26, 28 which is due Tuesday. The test over chapter 18 is also on Tuesday.

SEE Lt. Barker!! 

Plenty of service hour opportunities to help with the CAP Encampment fund-raising!!!

 Room 9
ext. 109
jbarker@goapa.org

Due to the weather the Parent Support Group meeting scheduled for Thursday is being cancelled.

Next meeting will be Thursday Jan 14th, 2010 @ 6:30pm.

If you have any questions please let us know.

Have a great Holiday Season!

Annie Keller & Kelli Zard

new email: parentgroup@goapa.org 

 

 

Come out and support the Lady Jets on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Baptist Academy as they kick-off the Allie Jean Hale Tournament...our first game is at 3:30p.m. at Baptist Academy in Greenwood.

Baptist Academy
2565 S. Villa Avenue
Indianapolis, In  46203

Lady Jets Schedule 2009 - 2010.pub (202.00 kb)

Come out and support the Lady Jets!!  Practice and game schedule attached.

The 7th grade Color Guard, 9th grader Andrew DeGies drummer, will be Presenting the Colors at  the Anderson Airport on December 4th for the Airport's Facility Dedication.

All Color Guard cadets need to be at the school at

07:00am and will return at 10:00 am.

This time may be subject to change.

If you have any questions Contact:

Colonel Lopshire at

llopshire@goapa.org

 

  

6th Grade

Delta:  5.2 Vocab and Read 5.2

All:  5.2 Assessment pg. 127

 

7th Grade

Bravo:  No homework

Alpha: 9.2  T or F

 Character Development

Duration: 6 weeks of class sessions

OVERVIEW:  Students will pick a Social Cause they support and formulate an Action Plan to Support the Cause.

of action to further that cause. Examples: Homelessness, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Students Against Drunk Drivers, Health care Reform, Teens Against Smoking , Cure  for Breast Cancer, and Humane Society, United Way, Salvation Army, Contact Daycare Providers and read books to preschoolers, create little Christmas stories read them to daycares, contact assisted living homes and read Christmas stories to patients etc....

These are just some suggestions.

“I Made a Difference”

Student’s will research different social causes and choose one they feel drawn to

and want to support. Students will partner up in assign groups and tackle a cause together. Group Leader, Group Assistant and Motivator.

Week 1: Formulating the Action Plan

Week 1: Have students gather information.

a. Sources. Internet Library (newspapers, magazines, books, videos) Television.

Experts Week 2: What to look for Make sure students look for these types of organizations. Organizations already working for the same cause . Books and pamphlets relating to your cause. Documentaries about your cause . Information about what’s already been done to help your cause  Information about what still needs to be done to help your cause.

Week 3: Publicize  Posters. Promote your cause in general and heighten awareness. Feature attractive, Colorful Designs. Send a simple but powerful message. Display in many locations. Classrooms Libraries Offices Local businesses 

Week 4 : Flyers or brochures. Can have more information than posters. Can be photocopied and distributed to lots of people . Places to distribute:  School sporting events,  local shopping centers, local organizations, Salvation Army, Goodwill, shelters

Week 5:  Make contacts  The group will make contacts and visit the local organizations that support this cause. Each student will write to your congressperson to express your support for the cause.Tim Lanae, Terry Austin, Congressman Mike Pence the Mayor of Anderson.All of the congressman information is searchable on the web. 

Week 6:  Take responsibility a. Be a model of the change you want to see.b. Encourage others to follow your lead.    

Parents this is a good season for this 6 weeks project. All cadets that complete this project successfully will receive 15 hours of Community Service. Alls Cadets must have 25hrs of Community service  by the end of the year.  If you have any questions concerning this 6 week assignment you may contact me at ncarter@goapa.org until November 25th Lt. Edwards will be taking over my classes thereafter, while I am on maternity leave.  

 

 

Lt. Carter 

 

Goals are Dreams with Deadlines!!!

PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING MINUTES

 

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Mr. Hayden provided information about the Title 1 program. The purpose of the program is to ensure that all children work to learn challenging state academic standards and have the opportunity to receive help to be successful. Funding comes from federal tax dollars and the amount of funding depends on the economic levels of the community and school.

Cadets are chosen for the program by a system that ranks their test scores and GPA and are taken in order of greatest need. The program is designed to provide math and language arts tutoring in a small group setting, on the computer customized to each student and small group assistance with school assignments that are based on the Indiana academic standards.

An athletics boosters club is being organized.

The Girls Basketball team is selling donuts to raise money to purchase warm up jackets. If you would like to donate donuts or other breakfast items for them to sell please let Coach Warner know or Annie Keller.  Donation would be greatly appreciated.

The middle school dance is Friday, November 20 from 6 to 8. Tickets will be sold during lunch this week and will cost $2 in advance $3 at the door. Items are still needed and include 6^th grade—cookies, 7^th grade – lemondade and 8^th grade—chips. Chaperones are also needed. Contact Kelli Zard 765-278-7264 kellikzard@fastmail.fm or Annie Keller 765-278-1501 montica99@yahoo.com for more information.

The bazaar has been rescheduled for the spring. More information will be coming in January.

The possibility of having a technology night was discussed.

Next Parent support group meeting is December 10 at 6:30

Friday November 20th from 6pm -8 pm

Tickets will be sold this week during lunch for $2 each and the night of the dance for $3

Pictures will be available for $2 each with the proceeds going towards purchasing a camera for the yearbook staff and for school activities use.

Snack donations needed: 6th Grade - Store bought cookies    7th Grade - Pre-mixed Lemonade  8th Grade - Chips or any kind

If you would like to volunteer to chaperone or help with clean up please contact Kelli Zard  765-278-7264  kellikzard@fastmail.fm  or Annie Keller 765-278-1501 montica99@yahoo.com

"Be there or be square"

Reminder*****

School Dance - Theme is 80's 

Friday, November 20th  6pm - 8pm

Tickets will be sold this week during lunch for $2 and $3 the night of the dance.

Photos will be available to purchase for $2 each with the proceeds from photos going towards buying a camera for the Yearbook staff and School events use.

Donations are needed for snacks:

6th grade: Store bought cookies

7th grade: Pre-mixed Lemonade

8th grade: Chips of any kind 

 If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help chaperone or clean up please contact Kelli Zard 756-278-7264  kellikzard@fastmail.fm or Annie Keller 765-278-1501 montica99@yahoo.com

"Be There or Be Square"!!

 

 

Entrepreneur and Innovator Pete Bitar, will be our Guest Convocation Speaker for Aerospace Day  http://www.xtremeads.com/ on Tuesday November, 3, 2009 at 1:00pm. 

We will also be honoring Mr. Bitar, with the Glenn Thomas Award. "The Father of Naval Aviation."

 

He and his team, as seen on History and Discovery channel ,will be giving demonstrations of the Non-Lethal Directed Energy Weapons he has invented for the US Military.  

Pete Bitar is the founder, President and CEO of Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems (XADS) as well as AirBuoyant, LLC, and is also the Team Leader for Team LunaTrex, a competitor for the Google Lunar X PRIZE, a $20 million Grand Prize competition to land and operate a rover on the Moon. 

Pete is the inventor of the StunStrike(tm) directed lightning system.  He has patented the technology for directed energy related products. Pete has founded and sold several entrepreneurial ventures during his business career. Mr. Bitar is a consultant in the Directed Energy sector for the Gerson-Lehrman Group.  He is also the developer of the VertiPod, a VTOL, flying platform aircraft as well as the inventor of two wind-turbine designs. Additionally, Pete has designed a family of all-electric, manned aircraft, which will fly later this year. Pete lives with his wife and two children in Anderson, Indiana. XTREME ALTERNATIVE DEFENSE SYSTEMS NAMES RETIRED MARINE CORPS LIEUTENANT GENERAL TO ADVISORY BOARD

ANDERSON, IN. (April, 2009) — Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems (XADS),  a pioneering producer of Non-Lethal and anti-materiel Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) based in Anderson, Indiana  has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General John F. Sattler, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), as Mentor to the company's Advisory Board.

A highly decorated officer, General Sattler retired in 2008 after more than 37 years of active duty service. His last post was as Director for Strategic Plans and Policy, J-5, The Joint Staff, based in Washington D.C. General Sattler previously served as Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command, commanding forces in combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy he has also served as the Congressional Liaison Officer to the U.S. House of Representatives, Commanding General, 2D Marine Division and deployed as the Commander, Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa.

“John Sattler is a superb military leader, with significant planning, operations, training and counter terrorism experience”, said Pete Bitar, Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems founder and CEO.   “I am confident that General Sattler will serve with distinction, in helping to guide XADS strategy and policy. We are fortunate to have available within our organization the wealth of knowledge and experience that he has accrued from four decades of service to his country.  John Sattler will help ensure that XADS is focused on assisting our country’s service people in performing their mission in as effective and safe a manner as possible.” Anderson, IN -- QUARTER 4, 2008 -- XADS was awarded a contract worth $1,100,000 to deliver 20 of its smaller StunStrike Counter-IED systems to NSWC Crane. The funding was made possible by a Congressional Earmark through our Congressman, Mike Pence for FY2008 in October, 2007, and we are pleased that the funding and contract has finally come through to XADS.
More on our Press Releases page


ANDERSON, IN. -- Quarter 4, 2008 -- Xtreme Alternative Defense Systems (XADS), a pioneering producer of Non-Lethal and anti-materiel Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) based in Anderson, Indiana, has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Claude V.(Chris) Christianson, United States Army (Ret.), to the company's Advisory Board.
More on our Press Releases page Quarter 4, 2008: XADS received the Indiana Entrepreneurial Leadership Award for Innovation on October 28, 2008. XADS was among a group of 14 other companies to receive the award at the Indiana Roof Ballroom at the Indiana University and Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)-sponsored gala event. The award was presented to Pete Bitar, CEO and Rick Busby, CTO by Mr. Nate Feltman, Indiana’s Secretary of Commerce.
More on our Press Releases page Anderson, IN -- Quarter 3, 2008 –  XADS has been selected among the State of Indiana’s inaugural class of the top 50 Companies to Watch, a statewide competition involving over 420 nominated companies, evaluated by the State’s leading financial and business leaders. The Companies to Watch program focuses on high-growth, high-technology companies in early stage development, with annual revenues ranging from $750,000 to $100 million. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), a State agency focused on economic development, awarded the prize. The award ceremony took place August 27. 

The Holiday Bizaar is being postponed until Spring.

We are still needing volunteers to help coordinate this event. 

We are hoping that having it in the spring will enable us to make this a larger event for the school and also we are hoping that everyone will be healthy again!!

If you would like to help please let us know or if you would like to set up a booth to showcase your business or talent.

Sorry if this may of caused any inconvience.

Thank you everyone for your continued support and flexibility.

Next Parent Support Group meeting will be Thursday, November 12th @ 6:30pm.  We will be discussing the upcoming dances and several other topics.

Have a great day!!

Annie & Kelli    Parent Support Group Coordinators

Montica99@yahoo.com   kellikzard@fastmail.fm 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a reminder of the Emergency Services Camp Out the 23rd and 24th.   Each of the cadets has an equipment list to bring.  Please make sure that the cadets also bring a flash light.  Call if any questions.

Numerous cadets are wearing their Air Force shirts on Thursday, but wearing their school uniform blue pants.  This is not acceptable.  I know of some uniform issues that should be corrected by mid week.  However, many of the excuses are that my Mom will not let me wear the Air Force pants, or they are at grandma's for hemming, etc.  There will be no further excuses on uniform violations.  All cadets MUST wear proper and full uniforms including their belts, hats and all required pins and devices.  If a cadet loses a uniform item they are responsible for replacing that item on their own and not asking CAP or APA staff to do so for them.  They will be held responsible for such until the item is replaced.  I would suggest the items be obtained thru www.thehock.com .  You can also get shoes from Sears online store including the Air Force style Bates shoes.  I have been told they are about $26.00.  Any questions, let me know.  Thanks. 

Dear friends,

 

I want my students to have as many great learning opportunities as possible, but sometimes I just can't get the funding I need. To address this issue, I turned to DonorsChoose.org.

 

Here's the scoop.  At this nonprofit website, public school teachers (like me!) submit projects for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become a reality when concerned individuals (like you!) choose projects to fund. Donors who complete project funding or give more than $100 receive photos and personal thank-you notes from the students they helped.  It's easy - and very rewarding.

 

The great news is that my project, Let There Be Light!, is now posted at DonorsChoose.org! Check it out at:

http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=304077&utm_source=teachers&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TeacherMarketing

 

Take a look. Also, please consider supporting me and my students by forwarding this message to others who may be interested in improving education.

 

Best regards,

Jill Barker

I need brown paper bags (grocery bags will work) for an upcoming art project with the 6th grade students. If you have any paper bags you can bring, please do. I need a LOT of them, so please bring them in. Thanks!

Lt. Morrison

On 23 and 24 October there will be an Emergency Services Camp Out here at the Academy for selected 9th grade cadets.  This training will be geared to preparing members of the Academy to fulfill another of the CAP missions under the search and rescue mission within the Emergency Services area.   Training will include trauma first aid, hazardous material, ground navigation and map reading, camp preparation and ELT search training.  In addition the cadets will be given responsibility for camp management and cooking with a little bit of fun as well.

 

A meeting with the cadets will take place on Tuesday, 13 Oct at 1500 hrs to hand out permission slips, give them equipment needs and an overall briefing on the activity.  Please let us know immediately if your cadet can not attend once the invitation has been extended.