Campus Connections
Oakland Christian School News and Information
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Recently a student allowed me to sample a pair of headphones that, when covering my ears with them, offered an "acoustical cloak" - total silence. I felt as if I had fallen into a new dimension! We live in a world where silence does not happen; where the world does not stop moving or changing. Yet, Christians are not intended to be secluded or hidden in silence. We are called to impact this world for Christ Jesus. When we remain close to God, He will offer us true peace.
Philippians 4: 5-7 - Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Roger VanDorp
Interim Superintendent
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DetroitSERVATHON
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There is never a day that passes by, that the students of Oakland Christian cease to amaze me. Detroit Servathon week 2011 was incredible. Through the rain, long drives, hard labor, singing songs or serving lunch; our students were living examples of Jesus Christ in every inch of our communities. I was able to witness our students, serving, not because they were made or told to do, but because they took great pleasure in it. The impact of their service extends farther than many of us will ever know and we are grateful for the opportunity. We also began to forge great relationships with several area ministries. So keep your eye out for OCS students in the community in the weeks and months to come. Thank you to all who participated and helped to come along side as one community serving our King
Blessings
Steve Kozak
Director of Spiritual Growth
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Homecoming
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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) Homecoming Court
9th Grade: Isabella Lucido and Nahum Tesfai 10th Grade: Bethany Garcia and Austin Miller 11th Grade: Madison Orr and Joshua Rupright 12th Grade: Amber Harrison, Rachel TerMarsch and Samantha Woloson Pablo Calzada, Joshua Gudobba and Alex Zito The Homecoming Court will be presented and the Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during the halftime ceremony.
HS Homecoming Dance
September 24th, 2011, 7:00 p.m
Main Gym, Auburn Hills Campus |
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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 at which 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.
Auburn Hills Campus
Secondary Students plan to meet at the flagpole at 7:00 a.m.
Elementary Students will meet briefly at the flagpole at 8:10 a.m. Clarkston Campus Families will gather at the flag pole at 9:15am for a few prayers and a couple of songs to start the day. PTF will be handing out coffee and cookie samples |
Picture Re-Take Day
| September 29th, 2011
Auburn Hills Campus
October 3rd
Clarkston Campus
If a student is having his/her picture re-taken they must bring the original picture packet and return it to the photographer. If a student was absent there are order forms in the secondary or elementary office. |
Thursday Prayer Team
| September 29th, 2011
Auburn Hills Campus
The Thursday Prayer Team will meet on September 29th, 2:00-3:00pm in the conference room located in the AH high school office. The contact person is Shelia Messing, srmessing@yahoo.com. All are welcome!
The prayer team welcomes prayer requests! Requests could include prayer for students that are struggling academically, issues on the playground, anything concerning OCS, our families, students, faculty and staff! |
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Fall Family Festival
| October 1st, 2011
Auburn Hills Campus
All OCS Families (AH & Clarkston)
2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Great Fun - Great Entertainment - Great food
$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 theform 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!
Have fun while earning some family service hours. Anyone interested in helping that day can e-mail Heidi at hbarba@oaklandchristian.com.
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College Funding Workshop
| Monday October 3rd
Auburn Hills Campus
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Band Room
Learn how to qualify for the maximum amount of college financial aid and learn about today's best college savings options,
Please join OCS parent and financial planner Chuck Snyder for a
workshop on preparing financially for college.
This workshop has the potential to save you time and money and is provided as a
courtesy of Oakland Christian School. Nothing will be sold.
Click here for more information...
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Parent Teacher Conferences
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October 6th & October 10th
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Main Gymnasium
"First come, First Serve"
AH and Clarkston
LLU and Elementary Families
October 20th
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Sign up with teacher
AH LLU and Elementary
October 24th-28th: by appointment only
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Love and Logic
| October 7 - November 18
Auburn Hills campus
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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
$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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OCS - Always Safe and Secure
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For the safety of our kids...
School Hours - Intercom System
During school hours the main doors will be locked and an intercom system will be used for entry - press the button once and look into the camera. Once buzzed into the school, go to the office to sign in and get a visitor pass.
Please do not ask a passerby to let you into the building.
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Everyday Math
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OnlineEveryday Mathematics uses online technology to make learning more fun by reinforcing skills through challenging and fun games. Check out the website everydaymath.comStudents should be bringing home student login information in their M.O.O.S.E. book soon. Games
We are in immediate need of parent volunteers to make Everyday Math games for teachers. Please contact Amanda Kaltz at akaltz@oaklandchristian.com or call at 248-373-2700 EXT 366.
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Lemon Drops
| OCS--CARING FOR CANCER COMFORT
The sharing spirit of OCS students collected $1,000.00 on "Lemon Drop Day." This generosity will allow us to deliver 50lbs. of lemon drops each month to the cancer center for almost another year. Continued contributions are accepted anytime in the Food Service Department. Lemon drops are also available there to comfort family or friends who are undergoing chemo therapy. Thanks for your continued support. Remember to send your loved ones picture to display on our "Wall of Hope & Remembrance." --Marge Ales FSD & Joanne McMurray (Lemon Drop Lady) |
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Secondary Yearbooks
| Attention Students and Parents! The yearbook is on sale now. Order yours today for $55 (high school) or $45 (middle school). The cost will increase by $5 for all orders placed after November 18. Order forms are attached and are also available in the main lobby near the gym.
See here for more information |
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Parental Display of Affection ("PDA")
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Attention parents of seniors....
Want to show your student how proud you are of him/her? Order your "PDA" ad before September 30 to receive the discounted price. Prices before September 30th are $85 (quarter-page), $150 (half-page), and $275 (full-page). The order form is
attached
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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 separate housing for a Chinese male and a Chinese female.
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 on Thursdays 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 for 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 everyday work of life, that the OCS family would continue to draw closer to Christ and to do everything for His glory!
- DetroitSERVATHON - Praise God that the students, parents, faculty and staff had an incredible time serving and giving of their time and talents. God was glorified! Pray that this is not just a one week event, but rather, OCS would continue to give to the community.
- Homecoming - Pray 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!
- Auburn Hills - Please pray that the plans for abortion clinic Planned Parenthood (the largest abortion provider in the U.S.) would not be able to open a facility 2.3 miles from OCS.
As always, pray that Jesus Christ would be the center of all we do! |
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