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Pennies for Patients

During the month of April, Midland began a two-week fundraiser for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society knows as "Pennies for Patients". The elementary class which raised the most money won an ice cream party, and the 7th grade class brought in $108.20 to win the contest! For high school, the top class won a pizza party from Little Caesars - the Freshmen raised a total of $187.73 and took the prize. Our school's grand total was $768.23.

Thanks so much, Midland, for your support! With the money we raised, we are helping find a cure.

Note: Hats off to Alicia Valenzuela, who discovered, researched, and coordinated this project from beginning to end. Thanks for a job well done; we are proud that you are part of our school family.

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Let's Play Ball!

The Kansas City Adventist Youth Softball League will be starting season #16 in just two weeks. It appears that we will have enough players to field three teams this summer. We will play Monday and Wednesday with one team having a double-header each night on a rotating basis.

Wednesday, May 30 will be used as a practice night for everyone and our games will start the following Monday, June 4th. A schedule and rosters should be available early next week. We will need to order shirts soon, so if you have not filled out an application, please do so and either leave with Darlene at the school or email back to Shannan Nelson as soon as possible. The fee for the league is $40, and you can simply bring a check the first night, or leave it with your application at the school.

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Reception for Mr. Vollmer

Thank you, Mr. Vollmer! We would like to invite all past and present Midland students and families to a Come & Go reception to celebrate the retirement of Keith Vollmer after 40 1/2 years of teaching ministry at Midland Adventist Academy.

Come visit on Friday, May 18, from 12:30-2:30 pm and let Mr. Vollmer know that he will be missed at Midland!

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For Your Schedule

Here is a quick overview regarding some end-of-the-school year calendar items. The next two weeks will be busy and exciting. Mrs. Fairchild is always very sad at this time of year! There are extra Kleenex in the office if anyone needs one.

• Friday, May 18, 12:30 – 2:00 pm - come and go farewell reception for Mr. Vollmer
• Monday, May 21 – full day of school (there WILL be hot lunch)
• Tuesday, May 22 – full day of school (there WILL be hot lunch)
• Wednesday, May 23, 12:10 pm – School dismisses @ 12:10 pm (NO hot lunch)
• Wednesday, May 23, 7:00 pm – 8th grade graduation
• Thursday, May 24, 11:00 - am Kindergarten graduation
• Thursday, May 24, 12:10 pm – school dismisses for the summer break (NO hot lunch)

We’re already making plans for another fabulous year at Midland Adventist Academy. We’re very excited about the future and the plans God has in store for His school. Don’t forget, to receive $50 off the general fee for next school year, please fill out a registration packet and return it along with the discounted general fee to the office by Friday, July 6. Forms are available online (click on Academics/Forms) or you may pick up a packet in the office. 

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Thank You to Our Chef

Our last hot lunch of the school year will be next Tuesday, May 22nd. We would like to take this opportunity to send a huge thank-you to Christina Svoboda, our chef extraordinaire during this school year. She has spent hundreds of hours making sure our students, staff, parents, and friends are well fed and happy when they leave the lunch room each day.

If you see Mrs. Svoboda, be sure and tell her how much you appreciate all her hard work!

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Let There Be Music!

Midland Adventist Academy would like to invite you to an evening of music put on by our elementary students on Tuesday evening May 15 at 6:30 pm. This event will feature many instrumental numbers as well as some great choral pieces. Please support our students by attending this event. There will be a light reception following provided by Home and School.

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Midland Seniors Make the Newspaper

The Midland senior class of 2012 recently provided the church service at the Oak Grove SDA Church in Oak Grove, Missouri. (If you haven't seen the photo gallery yet, you can check it out here) The Holden Image newspaper published a two-column story on the event last week, including the following specific extracts:

"As the many church children sat on the floor ready to listen, a Children's Story about the Trinity was given by Matt Atkinson and Annelise Perry... Melissa Willer played "Amazing Grace on her clarinet... After the Scripture reading from Psalms and Romans, read by Manuel Ugarte and Sommer Sharp, Mark Courtad, PE and Senior Bible teacher, introduced the student speakers, pointing out that he was very proud of them when they agreed to preach from the pulpit this school year... Gina Brazeal told the story of Gideon and his mighty men, who through God's power defeated their enemies... Beky Pech mentioned many Bible people who supposedly could do nothing in the fight against evil, but with God's power, caem out on top... Jordan Wiles told the story of two buckets of water carried by a rich man's servant. We need to realize  that God can use us, even in our imperfect condition... Collin Hoffman, in telling the story of Rahab, pointed out the fact that God uses anyone who says yes to His calling."

If you would like to see the entire article, check with Mrs. Fairchild in the office for an original copy, or you can click here to read it online..

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Request for Missing Yearbooks

Since Friday was yearbook day, the Midland archives would like to ask once again to see yearbooks from any of the following years. We aren't asking for yours, but would just like to look at one since we don't have these years in our permanent collection!
 

Midland School: 1976 (may not have been one), 1970
New Haven School: 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1964
18th Street School: we have none

If you would be willing to loan one to the school for a couple of days, please contact Darlene Fairchild in the office. Thanks!

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Senior Class Trip

Monterey Bay, here we come! The Seniors of 2012 will be spending their class trip in central California. While there, the students will experience the marine life of the Pacific Coast and have some fun in the sun. They plan to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and go Whale Watching.

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