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Oakland Christian School News and Information
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Board Announcement
Lifebuilders
10/31 Orders Due - Achatz Pie Fundraiser
11/3 Coffee Connection
11/10 Elementary Chapel
11/14 No School
1/25-26 MS SpringHill Retreat
Host Needed for International Student
Shop with SCRIP
AH Elem. Morning Kids Club
Share Pictures
Lost Lessons Books
Clarkston Campus
Prayer Corner
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2 Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline."

 

I thank our Lord for sending his Son, for speaking to me through his Word and for his guidance and comfort from the Holy Spirit. I pray that as leaders at OCS, we know how important it is for us to apply God's Word in every aspect of our lives. Through your Spirit, you have empowered us, as Christians, to avoid the temptation to be timid, but instead, we are to lead and worship with power, love and self-discipline. Lord, keep us focused on your will as we strive to lead this school. I am thankful for our parents who continue to pray for us as we daily seek the direction that God would have us to go.

 

Roger VanDorp

Interim Superintendent

 

    Upcoming AH Events:
  • November 3:   Coffee Connections
  • November 10: AH Elem. Chapel -Active Military/Veterans Invited  
  • November 15-18: MS & HS Exams
  • November 21: Records Day
  • Nov 22-25: Thanksgiving Break
  • December 1: Coffee Connections
  • December 2: Elementary Christmas Musical
  • December 8: MS & HS Band, Choir and Strings Concert
  • December 12: LLU Christmas Concert   
  • December 19 - January 2: Christmas Break - No School
  • January 25-26:  MS SpringHill Retreat

      

    See Clarkston News for Clarkston dates.  
Board Announcement

This month, Roger Gudobba was asked to assume a one-year term on the Oakland Christian School Board. Mr. Gudobba graciously accepted the position vacated by Mr. Scott Samuels. We are grateful to Scott Samuels for his years of service to the Board and we welcome Roger Gudobba and pray for God's blessing and guidance as he assumes his position with the Board. 

Lifebuilders

Great Things He Has Done!

Lifebuilders

Your Gift...Their Education...His Plan

Your gift to Oakland Christian School will help challenge and motivate each student in pursuing spiritual excellence, academic achievement, social influence, and physical well being. As students grow in knowledge and understanding, they develop integrity and Christian character. The educational goal remains that our students will be able to discern and apply truth, develop a worldview consistent with Biblical absolutes, and be equipped to positively impact the culture for Christ.

  

Each year Oakland Christian School seeks participation in our LifeBuilders Program from friends, family, and alumni of the school. LifeBuilders is the annual drive designed to raise money to continue funding programs not covered by tuition. Please invest in OCS students as we offer opportunities that prepare them to impact society for Christ. Thank you for your continued commitment to Oakland Christian School, and please continue to support OCS with your prayers.

  

In addition to your gift, we ask friends, family, and alumni to speak about the GREAT THINGS that you have seen, heard, and experienced at OCS.   

 

Great Things For Christ

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www.oaklandchristian.com/give              

Achatz Pie Fundraiser 

AH OCS PTF
Achatz Pie Fundraiser

October 19th - October 31st, 2011
Order forms and money are due Monday, October 31st.
 
Secondary: Order forms may be picked up and turned into the Secondary Office 
Elementary:  Order forms went home with students and may be turned in to your elementary teacher or the elementary office.
 
If you have questions, contact Tracy Gottschalk. 
Coffee Connection
All new parents to OCS are encouraged to attend!

November 3rd, 2011
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
AH Parent Lounge 
Coffee Cup 

  

Meet other parents and get connected!
 
If you have any questions, contact Heidi Barba at: hbarba@oaklandchristian.com  
Elementary Chapel - Honoring the Military
Thursday November 10th, 8:10 a.m.
Auburn Hills Campus - Secondary Gymnasium
 
The theme for chapel is serving.
Military veterans or any active duty military men or women are invited and will be honored. 

Find out more details here....

  No School   

November 21 - 25
Records Day (21)
Thanksgiving Break (22-25)

  MS SpringHill Retreat - Clarification

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!
The Middle School SpringHill Retreat was incorrectly communicated.  The correct dates for the retreat are Wednesday, January 25th and Thursday, January 26th.

 Host Needed for International Student 

Chinese female student needs a host families for the 2011/12 school year.

If you are interested, please contact Randy Johnson
(rjohnson@oaklandchristian.com) or Laura Hall (lhall@oaklandchristian.com).

Financial aid is available for host families.
Shop with SCRIP and Save
Thanksgiving, Christmas...
shop with Scrips for your holiday gifts!

OCS Families are saving hundreds of dollars on their OCS tuition with Scrip!
Check out these links for more information:
OCS Overview of Scrip
 Getting Started with ShopWithScrip.com  
AH Elementary Morning Kids Club
The AH Elementary morning kids club is in need of donations.

 Suggested donations include:
floor puzzles, beads for necklaces, cookie cutters,  bright colored play dough, Lincoln Logs, Matchbox cars and tracks, stencils, etc. 

Donations may be dropped off in the elementary office.     

Share Pictures     

You can share photos for the yearbook by going to replayit.com, creating an account, and uploading your pictures.
Learn more, see flier

Contact Carolyn Priebe for more information cpriebe@oaklandchristian.com
Lost Lessons Books
Lost Lessons and Lost Lessons 2

A devotional by teens for teens

 Forstudentsenrolled in the Lost Lessons Bible class with Dr. Johnson, the textbooks are available in the secondary office for $10 each (compared to $15 online). The Lost Lessons books are available to anyone that would like to purchase them!

ClarkstonClarkston Campus
Check out all that is going on at our Clarkston Campus
  • October 24th- 28th:  Scholastic Book Fair
  • October 28th:  Clarkston Campus Fall Family Festiva
  • November 4th:  Jeans for Linus
Prayer Corner

Please join us in prayer for Oakland Christian!    

The parent prayer group meets on Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the High School Conference room.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Sheila Messing  srmessing@yahoo.com.

Additionally, please pray for the following: 

  • Leadership - Pray for godly discernment and wisdom as a committee searches for a new Superintendent.   Pray for a smooth transition for Mr. Gudobba into the his role on the School Board 
  • Lifebuilders- Pray that those involved with and vested into Oakland Christian would be generous in time, talent and treasure 
  • Faculty -  Pray for a smooth transition for Amanda Kaltz into the half-day kindergarten role. Pray for Myca Verwys' move to Grand Rapids (she will be missed). Pray that all faculty and staff would have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding! 
  • Athletics - Pray that God would be honored at all athletic events.   
  As always, pray that Jesus Christ would be the center of all we do! 
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