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Des Moines
Christian School
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
endeavors
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ePulse
Editing and Periodic Writing by Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent Development by Marilyn Wilson and Published by Lisa Fitzgerald
 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (James 1:2-4) |
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Did You Know?
|  Mr. Lane, Secondary Instrumental Music Instructor, has an NRA pro-marksman award?
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Opening Quote, Scripture, and Prayer
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This Week's Opening Quote -
"The tears that you spill, the sorrowful, are sweeter than the laughter of snobs and the guffas of scoffers." (Kahil Gibran, 1883-1931, Lebanese-born American philosophical essayist, novelist, and poet)
This Week's Scripture -
"Blessed is the godly person who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night." (Psalm 1:1-2, English Standard Version)
This Week's Prayer -
"Father God, I love You. But sometimes I love my friends more than I love You. Would You please allow me to love YOU more? Would you please allow me to choose my friends and time with my friends more wisely? I seek not to walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor to stand in the way of sinners, nor to sit in the seat of scoffers. Surround me with people who delight in You and Your Word. So help me, Lord. Amen."
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Lunch Next Wednesday
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Did you know that Wednesday, October 17, 2012 is Take Your Parents to Lunch Day? We have enough tables. Do you have the time and inclination? Join your student for lunch on October 17th!
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DMCS in the Press
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Check out the Des Moines Register's online coverage of the K-12 assembly for Operation Christmas Child on Friday, October 5, 2012. Click here to see the photos.
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Parking Lot Request
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The new parking lot system seems to be working really well. With change -- and congestion of traffic -- come some challenges, though. An Early Education parent recently wrote, "My child is in the early education program (all day). It is becoming increasingly more difficult to pick her up safely in the afternoon (at 3:00-3:30 p.m.). I find that some of the parking spaces dedicated for pre-school pick-up only, are occupied by parents waiting for their children in the Secondary education programs to be dismissed from school. I was told to e-mail you about my concern. I can only imagine that this issue will become worse as the weather starts to change. My husband who drops her off in the morning tells me he finds the same problem to be true." Please, everyone, respect the signs for handicapped parking and Early Education parents! Thank you!
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Help Interpreting New ITBS Scores
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Jennifer Riedemann, Heartland AEA Assessment Consultant, will be at Des Moines Christian School on Tuesday, October 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Secondary Media Center to discuss the recent changes to the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) and Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED), which are now called Iowa Assessments (IA). DMC students took these new assessments last spring, and many parents have asked how to interpret the new scores. Jennifer will be on-hand to help you walk through accurate interpretation of your student's results. Please RSVP to Jahna Duda.
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Development News
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Serve up some cookies and smiles! We need volunteer help with the Open House on Grandparents Day - Friday, December 7th. Our Open House is from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The task will be easy, but oh so helpful! Perhaps you are the parent of a Secondary student and have some time that afternoon to help us; if so, please contact Peggy Lettow at 252-2496. (Ephesians 6:7)
Attention, current DMCS parents and guardians - We are working to identify school parents who are alums. If you attended DMCS or graduated from DMCS, would you please respond to Samona Yentes to let her know what grades you attended while at DMCS and what year you graduated or left DMCS? Thank you!
Do you have experience in selling or working with collectibles, auctions, Craig's list, etc. and would you like to use your expertise in a volunteer capacity for DMCS? The school has received an in-kind gift of collectibles, and we are looking for assistance in selling the entire collection. Please contact Peggy or Mona in the Development Office at 252-2496 for more information.
2013 Entertainment Books - 2 Weeks Left! Get over $50,000 in savings. The last day to buy Entertainment Books at DMCS is October 26th in the offices. Each book costs $30 and raises $15 for needs-based scholarships (what a great deal!). Ask your family and friends to buy our books. Tell your "out of town" family and friends they can order books for their city - use our code 915996 and DMCS gets the credit. Order books as gifts for family and friends; these books make great gifts for your pastor, paper carrier, babysitter, hair stylist etc. The book allows you to get more coupons online. Each book contains $25 worth of coupons for Fareway and offers discounts and 2 for 1 coupons for just about everything.
Home for Sale in Des Moines Christian Neighborhood
2415 Deer Creek Trail, Urbandale
$324,000
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,688 square feet
Acceptable offer will result in a $5,000 donation to DMC
Call Joy Jones at (515) 229-5470.
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Scholarship Information
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Hy-Vee Scholarship - see Hy Vee's website for more information (or the poster outside the Guidance Office). The deadline for this seniors-only scholarship is February 10, 2013.
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Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) News
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Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) will be offering the Lion Cub Store during fall conferences in the Multi-Purpose Room! Lion Cub Spirit Items such as water bottles, pennants, foam paws, vinyl seat cushions, and posters will be sold. Come see us!
The PTF Chapel Wear Thrift Store is a very popular service for families at DMC! Did you know that all of the profit which PTF receives form this event is donated to bless Joshua Christian Academy? PTF does not have enough product to have a sale right now, so, if YOU have any chapel wear to donate, please do so in the next two weeks!! If we receive enough donations, we will sell items during conferences. You can drop your items in the bin provided in the MPR, or take them to the Secondary Office. THANK YOU!
A huge SHOUT OUT to all of you who sold magazines for PTF's Annual Magazine Sale Fundraiser! So far, PTF has raised $32,000, of which we receive 40%! But we aren't done yet! There are still more orders to be counted, so we are well on our way to reaching our $40,000 goal!! We could have not done it without YOU! You are awesome!
Planning for the Big Blue Bash will begin in November! If you are interested in helping with this school-wide carnival, please contact Jessica Timmons and she will be sure your are put on the contact list.
Have you filled out PTF's NEW VOLUNTEER FORM yet? If not, please do so and send it back in your child's School-Home-School folder, or take the form to one of the school offices. PTF needs YOU, so please sign up today! Thank you!!
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Fine Arts Boosters News
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The Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) Christmas Greenery Sale is back, and we need your help!
Fresh Greenery with a Greater Purpose
October 12th - November 2nd
Each year the Fine Arts Boosters work very hard each to support ALL K-12 fine arts programs at DMC. Through this and other fundraisers, FAB is able to provide much-needed equipment and supplies for the Band, Choir, Drama, and Art programs. Please help support these excellent programs by participating in our Annual Christmas Greenery Sale. Belle Plaine Nursery, an Iowa company, provides FRESH quality wreaths, balsam rope, door swags, and more to decorate you home, office, and church for the Christmas season.
Start Date: Friday, October 12th
End Date: Wednesday, October 31st
Delivery Date: Thursday, November 15th (picked up at DMC and then delivered by the student)
Packets will be sent home with your student on Friday, October 12th and can be turned into the Elementary or Secondary office at any time during the sale dates. There will be prizes for top sellers. More information to come! Questions about the sale can be directed to Kimber Davis at (515) 418-4893.
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Processing Center Trip -
Once the shoe box gifts from DMC are collected, they go to New Hope Assembly of God in Urbandale, where they join more than 20,000 other gift boxes on 3 semi-trucks bound for Minneapolis. There, at the regional processing center, the shoe boxes are inspected and prepared for shipment worldwide. Volunteers from all over the Midwest come in late-November and early-December to help inspect the gifts and to get them ready for transport. The Central Iowa Operation Christmas Child volunteer team has 4-5 hour slots available at the Processing Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 24; Monday, November 26; Friday, November 30; and Saturday, December 1st. For students going, there needs to be at least one parent per 4 students, and students must be 13 years old or older. Transportation is not provided, except on Monday, November 26th. For information on either of these events contact
Laura Oswald at 681-6157.
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Notes from Chapel & Cross Trainers
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I believe the fencer begins a match by proclaiming, "On-Guard!" Greater Life Community Church Senior Pastor Leray Glendenning essentially declared, "On- Guard!' to everyone in the Elementary Chapel on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. If you would like to read my "On-Guard!" summary of one of our favorite chapel speakers, please click here.
During CrossTrainers on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, DMCS Grandfather and accomplished Bible teacher Jim Mars did a marvelous job of helping men to understand the true source of biblical joy. If you would like to read my summary of Jim's message, "Joy Found Me!" please click here.
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Upcoming Chapel Services
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Elementary Chapel on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 -
Multi-Purpose Room - 8:45-9:10 a.m. - Pastor Jim Peterson, Crossroads Christian Reformed Church, 60th Street and Vista Avenue, West Des Moines
Secondary Chapel on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 -
Gymnasium - 11:14 a.m. until 12:01 p.m. - "Walk of Faith" Testimonies, by Secondary Science Instructors Scott Nilius and Jason Parmerlee
You are welcome to attend chapel at any time!
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Upcoming Community Events
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Worldview Weekend Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
October 13, 2012 at Johnston Evangelical Free Church in Johnston
For more information, click here.
The Voice of the Martyrs Conference
October 13, 2012 at First Federated Church
For more information, or to register, click here.
An Internet Safety Discussion
Thursday, October 18 at Learning Resource Center, West Des Moines
For more information, please click here.
Upward Sports Basketball
For more information, contact Mimi Lessett
To register, click here.
Date With a Purpose
January 24, 2013 at Valley Church Auditorium
For more information, call 226-9973.
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The next ePulse will be published on Friday, October 19, 2012.
Closing Quote:
"A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff." (George Carlin, 1937-2008, American comedian)
Sincerely,
 Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent
Des Moines Christian School
13007 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA 50323
Phone: (515) 252-2480 Fax: (515) 251-6911
 
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