Campus Connections
Oakland Christian School News and Information
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As this school year progresses, I continue to marvel at the quality of our students. Spring Hill was a time of fun, friendship and spiritual challenge. Chapels and Bible classes have stimulated thought and worship. As we approach next week, we will celebrate Homecoming and Spirit Week while we also participate in our Servathon. Pray for a week of blessings as together we join, not only in fun, but also in service to those in need. God has given a great opportunity for OCS to be a light in our community.
Psalm 40: 5 -- Many O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
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School Board Information
| The OCS association elected Michelle Erickson, Rita Howard, Grant Williams and David Stockton to the four open board positions. Congratulations!
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Parent Teacher Fellowship
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Congratulations to the new Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) President:
Lane Rupright |
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Robotics
| Kettering Kick-Off Robotics Competition
LAST chance to see robotics in action before the deadline. Saturday, September 17, 2011, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Kettering University Recreation Center
Deadline to apply for 2011-12 Metal Muscle team is Monday, September 19.
Call the Crane family (248) 340-8688 for more information.
www.MetalMuscle.org
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HS Cross Country Team
| The OCS High School Cross-Country Team would like to invite you to the OCS Invitational on Tuesday, September 20. OCS and about 12 other schools will be represented. The Varsity Girls race starts at 4:40, Varsity Boys at 5:30 and the combined JV race at 6:00. Good viewing is available along the fence between the bus barn and the baseball field.
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Spirit Week And Homecoming are Coming!
The Week of September 19, 2011
| Secondary student's Spirit Week and Homecoming will be held September 19th -23rd. The week will include SERVATHON, Middle School Dodge Ball Extravaganza, athletic events, Secondary 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)
The 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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The Little Lancers are participating in the following collections:
- "Ball and a Buck" - Please tape a dollar bill to your soccer ball, used soccer cleats and jerseys.
- Loose change for soldiers - Please drop this off in the AH LLU piggy bank!
- Cell Phones for Soldiers - Drop off your used/old and even broken cell phones with or without the charging cords
- Small towels (hand, dish etc) - For Doggie Blankets that the Clarkston Campus will be making for the MI Humane Society.
Please turn in all items by this Monday the 19th. Please help us to serve others!!
 Serving school-wide from September 19th through the 22nd. Elementary September 19th AH & CL Kindergarten - Gleaners AH & CL 1st Graders - Depot Park in Clarkston AH & CL 2nd Graders - Auburn Hills Community Center AH 3rd Graders - Hawk Woods Nature Center AH 4th Graders -Grace Centers of Hope AH 5th Graders - Kensington Community Garden Middle School
September 20th
6th - God's Helping Hands
7th - Michigan Christian Youth Camp
8th - Gleaners and Rogers Elementary High School (9-10th)
September 21st
9th - Echo Grove Camp
10th - City Mission
High School (11-12th)
September 22nd
11th - Detroit Rescue Mission
12th Grace Centers of Hope Want to be involved? email us a servathon@oaklandchristian.com
Want more details? Visit www.detroitservathon.org What is the SERVATHON? Learn more here
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K-5 Everyday Math
Family Game Night | |
Join us for our the first "Got Math?" Family Game Night!
Thursday, September 22 - 7:00 - 8:15 pm
AH Campus
Open to AH and Clarkston families
Families are welcome to come at 7:00 pm to the Elementary Lobby to begin the night with a brief overview of the Everyday Math Program and directions for the rest of the evening. Families will rotate through game stations in the Elementary wings. At the end of the evening, grade level teachers will give an overview and update of the Everyday math curriculum and plan for each classroom.
It's going to be informational AND FUN, so be sure to join us!! |
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New OCS Families
| First Suppers are coming up at the end of September (9/26, 9/27 & 9/29). Please e-mail Heidi at hbarba@oaklandchristian.com to reserve your spot!
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See You at the Pole
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September 28th, 2011
See You at the Pole™ is a prayer rally where students meet at the school flagpole before school to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation to God. See You at the Pole™ is a student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led event.
Secondary Students plan to meet at the flagpole at 7:00 a.m.
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Fall Family Festival
October 1st, 2011
| Great Fun - Great Entertainment - Great food
All OCS Families (AH & Clarkston)
Saturday, October 1, 2011
2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
OCS / AH campus
$5 per person if pre-registered by September 27th $7 per person at the door
*children age 3 & under are FREE
To pre-register, please return the form on this link, along with your payment, to
the OCS office (Clarkston, AH Elementary or Secondary) by
Tuesday, September 27, 2011.
Pony rides are $3/ride, please bring cash with you.
Volunteers Needed!
This is a fun event to help with while earning some family service hours. Anyone interested in helping out that day can e-mail Heidi at hbarba@oaklandchristian.com.
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Secondary Yearbooks
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Oakland Christian School's secondary yearbooks are on sale now!
A limited number of yearbooks will be printed, so to get your hands on your own copy, you need to reserve it now! You can order your yearbook 24/7 at www.jostensyearbooks.com or find an order form at school in the lobby in front of the Main Gym.
See here for more information
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Love and Logic
| Becoming a Love and Logic Parent Curriculum
Presented by Bill Shuman Independent Facilitator of the Becoming a Love and Logic Parent Curriculum A seven week parenting program designed by Love and Logic
October 7-November 18
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Oakland Christian School, Auburn Hills campus
$75 per couple/individual
($25 special for new family, 1st year at OCS)
Click here for more information and for registration form.
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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. We are looking for seperate housing for 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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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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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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Prayer Corner
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Please join us in prayer for Oakland Christian!
The Thursday prayer group will begin meeting Thursday's from 2:00 -3:00 p.m. in the High School Conference room starting September 29th. 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 a committee searches for a new Superintendent.
- Athletics - Pray for another successful year in the athletic department for OCS. Our concern is more than wins and losses. We are praying that we will first of all have spiritual success this athletic year.
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Spiritual Life- Pray that the times in chapel, prayer, in bible study, in outreach and even in the everday work of life, that the OCS family would continue to draw closer to Christ and to do everything for His glory!
- DetroitSERVATHON - Pray that the students, parents, faculty and staff have an incredible time serving and giving of their time and talents.Please pray for a beautiful and warm fall day, safe travels and that all that participate will see His hands at work through our efforts and that He will ultimately be glorified.
- Homecoming - That the activities of the week would be enjoyable and that all kids feel included and connected. That the sports events would be glorifying to God and athletes would be safe and have Christ-like sportsmanship. That the dance would be fun and filled with fellowship and pleasing to God!
As always, pray that Jesus Christ would be the center of all we do! |
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