Campus Connections
Oakland Christian School News and Information
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Next Thursday (September 15), OCS will host its annual Association meeting. We are more than excited about the beginning of our school year and we look forward to sharing our vision, to the electing of school officers and to offering service opportunities to our OCS families. God has been so good to us in the start of the school year. Parents continue to support our teachers and staff with their prayers and encouragement. Plan to attend the Association meeting where we will conduct school business and share OCS friendships.
When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:12
Roger VanDorp
Interim Superintendent
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Lemon Drops
Kids Caring for Cancer
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The 2nd annual OCS Lemon Drop Drive
begins Friday, September 9, 2011,
with a Jeans Day at the Auburn Hills campus!
AH Students will be allowed to wear jeans, an OCS T-shirt or uniform shirt and shoes for a suggested donation of $2.00.
We believe that the dedication and generosity of our students and community will supply another year's worth of lemon drops because:
OAKLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CARES FOR CANCER COMFORT
Click here to learn more about Lemon Drops for Cancer. |
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AH Parent Teach Fellowship (PTF)
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Next AH PTF meeting:
Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 8:00 a.m.
Parent Lounge (upstairs from elementary lobby)
PTF meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Check out the OCS PTF Facebook Page
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The Annual Association Meeting
September 15, 2011
| Thursday, September 15
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Main gymnasium
Auburn Hills Campus
Topics will include: - School Board presentations and election
- Important upcoming school events
- Fall Family Festival and Love & Logic
- Detroit SERVATHON
- 11th and 12th grade Parent Information Seminar
- PTF presentation and election
You will also have time to meet and greet Board members, faculty and staff, visit information tables, and sign up for service opportunities throughout the year.
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School Board Information
| Association Meeting - September 15th, 7 p.m.
Full Board Meeting - September 19th, 7 p.m.
Board Nominee profiles, June meeting minutes and 2011/12 proposed meeting dates have been added to the OCS website.
To access board information go to the OCS website www.oaklandchristian.com, open the "About OCS" tab and choose OCS Leadership - Board Members or Board Nominee Profiles tab.
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Spirit Week And Homecoming are Coming!
The Week of September 19, 2011
| Spirit Week and Homecoming will be held September 19 - September 23. The week will include SERVATHON, Middle School Dodge Ball Extravaganza, decorating the hallway, athletic events, Spirit Game Time and the High School Homecoming dance.
The Homecoming Football Game
September 23, 2011
7:00 p.m. Game Start
Auburn Hills Stadium
3300 Cross Creek Parkway, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Only accessible from University Drive)
he Homecoming Court will be presented and the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during the halftime ceremony. We hope to see you there!
HS Homecoming Dance
September 24th, 2011, 7:00 p.m
Main Gym, Auburn Hills Campus |
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Detroit Servathon
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Parent Volunteers Needed!
Projects are just about finalized and we need people to volunteer as project leaders (essentially Mr. Kozak's go-to person for each project.) Contact skozak@oaklandchristian.com
Fundraising
Although we are not doing the "traditional" fundraising packets as we have in the past, any fundraising monies are welcome at anytime and of course appreciated.
Timing
Once projects are set, permission slips will go out to the students.
Although there are dates listed, this is not a one time event. September 19th is the kick off to a year with service in our communities.
September 19th - Elementary
September 20th - Middle School September 21st - High School (9-10th) September 22nd - High School (11-12th) What is the SERVATHON? Learn more here Check out the website and Facebook page!
DetroitSERVATHON website and the DetroitSERVATHON FB page
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Everyday Math
| Save the date.
Everyday Math "Got Math?" Game Night
Thursday, September 22 at 7 pm.
Details to follow.
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Fall Family Festival
October 1st, 2011
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Parents of High School Students
Medication
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Parents or guardians that brought medication to the school for your child to have while at SpringHill, must pick up the medication from Mrs. Morgan in the High School office on or before September 12. Medications will only be given to parents or guardians. Thank you.
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AH Morning Club
| Three batches of homemade play-dough needs to be made each week. The sign up sheet will be located outside of Mrs. Witt's Classroom (room 204). Parents will receive 30 volunteer minutes for each batch that they make for Morning Club. Play-dough can be placed into Amanda Kaltz's mailbox (on Monday mornings) that is located in the Elementary Office. Click here for a play-dough recipe.
Thank you for your wonderful help,
Amanda Kaltz
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Shop with SCRIP and Save
| OCS Families are saving hundreds of dollars on their OCS tuition with Scrip!
What is Scrip?
Scrip is a term that means "substitute money". When you purchase a scrip, you're purchasing negotiable gift certificates and prepaid cards that are used just like cash. You can use scrip to pay for everyday expenses like food, clothing, gasoline, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn a rebate towards a reduction in tuition. Your family earns 75% of the rebate from each order towards your tuition (25% goes toward administrative costs).
Check out these files for more information:
OCS Overview of Scrip
Getting Started with ShopWithScrip.com |
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Fundraiser
| Kroger Community Rewards
Giving Back to OCS!
Enroll now for the 2011 - 2012 Kroger Community Rewards Program.
All Participants must re-enroll each year to continue earning awards during the coming year.
Families can enroll or re-enroll via the address below:
http://www.krogercommunityrewards.com
OCS's code is 83347
It's easy to earn community rewards for OCS, just shop, swipe your Kroger Plus card & earn. Monies raised benefit the PTF.
Kroger Community Rewards flyer |
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AH Elementary
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AH Elementary is looking for parent helpers at lunch time (Family Service Hours will be given). Anyone interested can contact Cheryl Gudobba.
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Hosts Needed for International Students
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We have two international students that need host families for the 2011/12 school year. There are a Chinese male and a Chinese female who need separate housing.
If you are interested, please contact Randy Johnson (doc@oaklandchristian.com) or Laura Hall (lhall@oaklandchristian.com), for more information and to answer any questions you may have.
Financial aid is available for host families.
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AH Elementary Art
|  The Art Room is in need of tiny silver objects and flat, clean foil objects for a 3rd grade Alien Robot project. Examples are washers, ballpoint pen springs (from the inside of pens), pop tabs, lids and pans from small and medium size take out/disposable foil trays, brad fasteners, etc!
Elementary art wish list: Boxes of Tin Foil Boxes of Wax Paper Ziploc bags of all sizes |
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Carpool
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Are you interested in forming a carpool?
Give Mrs. McFarland, Mrs. Gudobba or Mrs. Morgan your zip code and they will provide a list of families in your surrounding zip code that you can contact.
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Box Tops for Education
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Clip box tops and start to earn cash for OCS!
It is such an easy way to earn money for the school. There are schools in this area that earned over $5,000 last year through Box Tops, then there are schools across the United States that have earned over $40,000 in a year! OCS can do it too! Clipped Box Tops can be turned in to your child's teacher.
For a list of products, click here. 
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Robotics
| What is F.I.R.S.T. Robotics? How do OCS students participate in F.I.R.S.T.? What is the commitment? What can I gain from being in F.I.R.S.T.? How do I apply or learn more?
Click here to learn more about F.I.R.S.T. Robotoics If you are interested, apply by September 19th,
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Prayer Corner
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Please join us in prayer for Oakland Christian!
Parents are welcome to pray together next Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in Mrs. Prantera's office (near the back of the Little Lancers University). The prayer group is considering changing date and time. If you are interested in participating, please contact Karla Everett keverett@oaklandchristian.com.
Additionally, please pray for the following:
- Leadership - Pray for Godly discernment and wisdom as the association selects new school board members and positions and the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) selects a new president and board members. Pray the same for the committee searching for a new Superintendant.
- Faculty and Staff: Pray for the faculty and staff as they settle into the routine of school life. Pray that they would remain energized and filled with joy. Pray for the high school teachers to continue their spiritual connection with students from last weeks SpringHill.
- Students: As school moves full force ahead, as homework piles on, as lack of sleep is building up, that the Lord gives generously His wisdom and peace that surpasses understanding!
- International Students - Pray for International students as the newness has worn off and they may be hitting cultural or language barriers at school and at host homes. Pray that our two Chinese students find a host home. Pray that OCS would continue to grow its International student program. Praise for the International students testimonies at SpringHill.
- SpringHill - Praise God for all He did in the hearts and minds of students last week. Praise God for the teachers, students and friends that connected on a more intimate, deeper level. Pray for a hedge of protection, that the evil one would not try to steal away all that was accomplished last week and for those coming off a "spiritual high".
- DetroitSERVATHON: Pray that the Lord would guide the steps of Steve Kozak and those that are planning this incredible event that reaches out in love and deed to our local and global communities not just one week, but throughout the year.
As always, pray that Jesus Christ would be the center of all we do! |
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