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Des Moines Christian School
13007 Douglas Parkway
Urbandale, IA 50323
Phone: (515) 252.2480
Fax: (515) 251.6911
www.dmcs.org
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Our Mission -Equipping students with an excellent biblically-directed, Christ-centered education.
Our Vision -Students will become servant leaders who think critically, discern spiritually, and act biblically.
Our Core Values -
∙ Wise stewardship of
all resources
∙ Serving those inside
and outside the body
of Christ
∙ Striving toward
excellence in all of our
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ePulse
Editing and Periodic Writing by Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent
Development by Marilyn Wilson and Published by Lisa Fitzgerald
Index of Blurbs:
- Opening Quote from William Shakespeare
- This Week's Scripture - Mark 13:28, New International Version
- This Week's Prayer
- Congratulations to Katie Barbee!
- Check Out All of the Graduation Speeches
- A Good Day Subbing!
- A Great Day at the Kindergarten Field Trip!
- DMCS FREE Pool Party on June 16th
- Chapel Wear and Spirit Wear Now Available Online!
- Please Help the School By Meeting Your Current or Previous Year Pledge
- Please Consider Making a Gift to the School for an Item on the Gift Registry
- 2012-2013 Open PTF Board and Committee Positions
- The Great Relationship Experience
- Ultimate Warriors Summer Running Club
- Wild About the Child Father-Son Camp
- Looking for a Summer Camp for Your "Techie" Student?
- Closing Quote from Kellie Elmore
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This Week's Opening Quote -
"Summer's lease hath all too short a date." (William Shakespeare)
This Week's Scripture -
"Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near." (Mark 13:28, New International Version)
This Week's Prayer -
"Lord, summer is upon us. Where did the school year go?! It was so fast. Time seems a blur to me. But now is a time to re-charge after so much time, thought, and energy were expended during the school year. Lord, help me to enjoy time away from Des Moines Christian. But give me longing to return, so I might bring you more honor and glory in the future. Keep everyone in my family safe. Give us a time of sweet fellowship in June, July, and August. Amen." |
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Congratulations to Katie Barbee! Katie placed 3rd in the Regional Golf Tournament, and she is moving on to State! She will be competing at Des Moines Christian's "home" course, River Valley in Adel! |
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| | The DMCS Class of 2012 graduated on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Click to read Sarah Dean's Valedictorian Address, Rachel Hansen's Salutatorian Address, and Secondary Bible Teacher Don Caves' Graduation Address. |
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During the last week the school year, I received an enjoyable e-mail message from one of our Substitute Teachers: "I just wanted to share a cool God-moment with you and another reason why I love teaching in a Christian school!!!!! I had such a good day subbing yesterday. I was afraid the students would be quite squirrely with it being so close to the end of the year and it being their last Friday, but I laid down the law right away and they were great. :) I also kept them very busy, and we had some great teaching/learning going on! During Bible, there was a side story about how the hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," was written first as a poem for the author to encourage his mother. Then, later, someone else wrote the music and put the poem with the music. It was fascinating to hear the whole story. I was surprised that only one of them had even heard that song before! It turned out that the words/music were in the back of their Bible workbook, so I sang the first verse for them, and then we all sang the 2nd and 3rd verses together. I told them I hoped that song would stick in their head the rest of the day (or longer), and that they would remember the lyrics, and that no matter how BAD things/life gets, how down they might be feeling, He is ALWAYS there for us NO MATTER WHAT. We can look to Him to fulfill all of our needs, whether it's the loss of a grandparent, the betrayal of a friend, etc. I went into much more detail than that, but it was SO COOL to have a discussion like that at school!!!! Praise God for the freedom of teaching in a Christian school!!!! I also tried to stress to them that it is such a privilege to be able to go to a Christian school for this very reason! We are SO blessed! (The interesting thing is, the one girl who had heard that song before said her grandma had often sung it to her starting when she was tiny. Ironically, this student's grandma had passed away and gone to be with the Lord the very night before this lesson! So, now, those same words her grandma had used to sing to her granddaughter would possibly again be used to comfort her again at the time of her Grandma's death. Gotta love God's timing for bringing that song into our Bible lesson at just the right time!!) That preaches! What an enjoyable testimonial of the spiritual freedom we have at Des Moines Christian school! |
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I received the following e-mail from a kindergarten teacher who reminded me why we do what we do at Des Moines Christian School: "The kindergarten classes took a field trip to the zoo on Friday, May 18, 2012. There was an Ice Age exhibit that we got to see. One group of 2 boys and a parent were reading a plaque all about one of the animals. When it came to the part that said this animal lived 25 million years ago, the boys turned to the parent and matter-of-factly said, 'That's not true; that's a lie.' The parent asked me if I have taught them this, and I shared that we have talked about it a few times during the year, but not recently. The parent was amazed they would recall this information and remember what we have said in class. I hope this encourages you as we close another year; students ARE learning to think critically and boldly state what is biblical truth." I WAS encouraged by the bold statement of these students' beliefs! Praise the Lord that we do not blindly accept all that is state in the culture! |
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PTF invites you to our annual DMCS FREE Pool Party on June 16th from 6:15-8:15 pm at the Clive Aquatic Center. Hope to see you there!! (DMCS dress codes apply to this event.) |
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Chapel Wear and Spirit Wear Now Available Online!
You can now purchase DMCS chapel wear and spirit wear anytime online! Click the SHOP button on the DMCS website to view the available items. Orders can be paid for by check or credit card in person at Kindy's (3300 101st St, Urbandale), or online with PayPal. You can also choose to have your order shipped anywhere in the US for a fee, or you can pick up your order at Kindy's without incurring any shipping charges. Please note that Kindy's will be accepting credit cards online before school starts in the fall. Happy shopping!
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| Thanks to the generosity of many families, grandparents and friends, DMCS is ending the year in a strong financial position. If you have a current or previous year outstanding pledge, you will receive a pledge reminder by early next week. Payments marked "Development" may be dropped off at any school office or mailed to 13007 Douglas Pkwy, Ste 100.
Some families have previously indicated that they would like to consider a gift near the end of our school year and there is a wonderful opportunity to do so. Check out the gift registry for some opportunities for enhancing our excellent programs. Did you know you can fund a Jr. High science microscope for $271 or a Sr. High microscope for $400? A room full of student desks for $1,560 or a teacher chair for $250? Gifts made in June provide equipment purchases during summer break, which helps us begin next school year better-equipped for equipping your students with a biblically directed, Christ-centered education! |
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2012-2013 Open Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) Board and Committee Positions:
- Special Events & Programs (2 Co-Chair Positions available) - This is a fun opportunity for those of you who are team players and like planning events! You and your team would oversee such PTF events as the Big Blue Bash and our annual magazine sale fundraiser.
- Magazine Sale Committee
Magazine Sale Prize Committee Big Blue Bash Steering Committee Big Blue Bash Basket Committee Big Blue Bash Prize Committee Big Blue Bash Volunteer Committee
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 As the school year comes to a close and we look forward to summer, The Great Relationship Experience (TGRE) is gearing up for next year. We are excited to dig deeper into TGRE for 2012-2013. We can't wait to share the 6 Keys to Godly Relationships with your students in innovative, creative, and exciting ways. With more ideas that ever for engaging parents and tying the keys to classroom learning, the 2012-2013 school year is shaping up to be our best yet! A huge thanks to everyone who took advantage of even one TGRE activity throughout the school year! Formal links to America's Family Coaches' website will not continue for the summer, but we do want to outfit you and your students for success this coming year.
We all know students can have a difficult time 0f retaining information over the summer. Make it a little easier for them by providing activities that solidify TGRE principles:
- Pen Pals: Encourage relationship-building this summer. Pair up your students and have them fill out the "pen pals" worksheet (available at the AFC website). Make sure they know the pal's address and the dates for letters. Doesn't it feel special when your student/s get a crisp envelope in the mail?!
- Reading List: AFC also recommends a summer reading list (found at the AFC website) for students and their families. We encourage families to read together and discuss the principles of TGRE they find in their readings. Teachers may want to use books found on the list early next year to recapture what students may have learned from their parents during the summer months.
Thank you once again for your dedication to TGRE! As always, if you have any questions or comments please contact America's Family Coaches by e-mail (katie@TheGreatMarriageExperience.com) or by phone (515.334.7482, Extension 9116). |
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Ultimate Warriors Summer Running Club is specifically designed for boys and girls entering 6th to 8th grade that meets at Dowling High School in West Des Moines. The program will teach the four pillars to effective running. The cost is $145 and will include the following:
- Coaching and running advice from experienced running coaches
- A singlet with the coveted Ultimate Warriors Logo
- Entries into 3 local 5k road races
- Runners are social! Your child will meet new friends that are also developing positive lifestyle and social skills.
Practice begins at 8 a.m. Monday June, 18th and runs through Friday August 10th. The program runs 5 days a week with an optional long run on Saturday morning with the Dowling Catholic Cross Country team. Our experienced coaching staff has led and assisted many teams and individuals to collegiate success. This is in part due to their personal experience with endurance sports( Marathon, 50 Mile Races, and Ironman Triathlons) as well as their dedication to learning the sport from an educational standpoint.
Please see http://ultimatewarriorsrunning.wordpress.com/ for more information and registration.
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Fathers, the Wild About the Child Father-Son Camp at Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa offers you the opportunity to bond with your son in a Christ-centered environment. Every son wants his dad to show the way. . .to life, to God, to authentic masculinity. . .and every son wants to connect with his dad's heart, hear his praise, and build life-long memories. In our session lies the clear vision and practical how to's to dramatically unleash the father power you have with your son. Camp dates are June 29-July 3, 2012. For more information, please call 641-396-2414. |
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Looking for a summer camp of interest to your "techie" student? Youth Tech, Inc. is a non-profit computer camp for students ages 10-17. For more information, visit the website www.youthtechinc.com for locations, dates, etc. |
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The next ePulse will be published as the Spirit leads throughout the summer.
Closing Quote -
"Some of the best memories are made in flip flops." (Kellie Elmore)
Sincerely,
 Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent Des Moines Christian School |
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