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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)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my lovely bride today - Cheryl Jean Butler Stouffer!
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Did You Know?
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Mr. Radcliffe, High School History Teacher, has been swimming in the Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean, and Mediterranean.
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Opening Quote, Scripture, and Prayer
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This Week's Opening Quote:
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." (Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, English writer)
This Week's Scripture:
"6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this." (Isaiah 9:6-7, English Standard Version)
This Week's Prayers:
"Thank you, Jesus, for coming to this earth. Thank you SO MUCH! I am so grateful that You were willing to give up the glories of heaven to trudge through the dirt and sin of this world, ever-marching to the cross, ever-sinless, ever-committed to doing the will of the Father! For the joy set before you - a return to heaven and reconciliation between God and all who believe - you endured death on the cross! Thank You, Jesus, for living, dying, and conquering death, so I, too, can share everlasting life as a co-heir! AMEN!
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DMCS in the News
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Congratulation to the "Golden PlatyPl" robotics team coached by DMC parent Mike Mona. Members are 4th graders Alex Mona and Kacey Pierce; fifth graders Sam Hass and Jacob Martin; sixth graders Amanda Mona, Jonah Mudlaff, Lydia Samuelson, Blake Schmitz, and Nick Fejfar; and seventh grader Nicholas Oswald. These students have trained since May to learn how to compete in the First Lego League Project, Robot Game, and Core Value areas. As a result, this Robotics team "Golden PlatyPI" had the #1 Robot out of 72 rounds of Robot competition at the Des Moines regional competition at the Science Center of Iowa on Saturday, Dec.1! Praise the Lord for their success! Our charter team will return in the fall of 2013 to defend our #1 robot game status and take the trophy on our way to the state competition! For more details of what was involved, please click here.
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Secondary News
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Grades 7-12 will dismiss at 2:10 p.m. today!
Honor Band Congratulations!
Congratulations to juniors Courtney Zonnefeld, Kayla Cary, and Lynae Dadisman - and freshman Caroline Jones for their selection and participation in the Drake University Honor Band!
Congratulations to junior Lynae Dadisman and freshman Caroline Jones on their selection to the SCIBA Honor Band! Their auditions qualified them to perform on January 5, 2013 at Ames High School.
From Jodi Sunderman, Secondary Art Teacher: As you may have already seen on the school website or in the Des Moines Register, the Secondary Art Teacher position is being opened up as a long-term subbing position for the spring semester of this school year (2012-2013). I am excited to be expecting a baby in January, 2013, and my husband and I have been prayerfully considering what the best decision is for our family at this point. My desire is to continue to teach at Des Moines Christian, but, with the busyness that comes with full-time teaching, and the amount of time and work that goes into the spring art shows, we have decided that it would be better for me to pour more of my love and attention on our new little one, and trust the hands of another art educator with the Secondary art students. I do trust and pray that God will lead someone great to fill in for the remainder of the year in the art room. Thanks for all of your love and support as we soon welcome our first child into the world!!! With love, T.J. and Jodi Sunderman
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Fine Arts News
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Congratulations to the following students who sold $200 or more worth of greenery during the Fine Arts Booster Club fundraiser this year! Each student earned a $10 gift card to Target. Special congratulations to our top prize winners for selling the most greenery for Elementary and Secondary students! Both students won a $75 gift card to Jordan Creek Mall. Thank you to all the students and families who support the FAB Greenery Sale this year.
Grand Prize Winners!
Braden Burd, Elementary
Maddie Rudkin, Secondary
Target Gift Card Winners, Elementary
Carter Timmons
Sandra Jurgens
Olson Carstenson
Bella Underfer
Brooklyn Zevenberger (sold over $400)
Kennedy Kluver
Hayden Moore
Jackson Lutz
Braden Burd (sold over $400)
Target Gift Card Winners, Secondary
Marissa VanKooten
Matt Gage
Skip Davis (sold over $400)
Sophie Smith
Emma Davis
Maddie Rudkin (sold over $400)
Metal Shelving and Clear Storage Containers are needed for the Drama Department. The Drama Department is growing, and so is our collection of stage props, costumes, and set pieces. To maximize the small space we have to store these items, we need shelving and storage containers to organize and protect the items. If you are able to donate gently-used or new items, listed below, please contact Drama Director Ashley Skinner , Parent Kimber Davis, Parent Lynn Nichols.
4 Metal Shelving Units - 5 shelves each -72"Hx36"Wx18"D
Clear Shoe Boxes - as many as you would like to donate
Clear 28-qt. Under Bed Storage Boxes - as many as you would like to donate
Clear 66-qt. or larger Storage tubs - as many as you would like to donate
Clear Closet Drawer Sets - 3 drawer sets- will fit on the shelving units best
Clear Counter Top 3 Drawer Storage Unit - as many as you would like to donate
Thank you for your support.
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Business Office News
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The TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) has been renamed DMC$ DOLLAR$! Our new name is intended to communicate to all families that anyone and everyone can reduce tuition expense at DMCS through this program. DMC$ DOLLAR$ is not a needs-based program. Almost 200 DMCS families are currently participating in DMC$ DOLLAR$, and weekly gift card sales will reach their peak in the months of November and December, as families use this program not only for gas and groceries, but also for Christmas shopping. If you want to know how you can earn hundreds or thousands of dollars a year, please visit the DMCS website and click on the DMC$ DOLLAR$ tab, or contact Michelle Bailey. We want to help you set up your account to earn tuition credits or to make payments to your lunch account.
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Development Office News
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Today is Grandparents Day is Friday, December 7, 2012. Praise the Lord for our grandparents, great-grandparents, and DMCS Grandparents' Day! Take note that the DMCS school day (K-12) will end at 2:00 p.m. To view the Grandparents' Day invitation, click here.
Des Moines Christian School is committed to sound budget planning that balances the cost of faculty compensation and program improvements with the cost of tuition. To maintain that balance, the Gift Registry provides an opportunity to fund items that enhance the value of our educational offerings and improve our facilities outside of the general fund operating budget. Please click here to see the current gift registry.
Join the Annual Food Drive at DMCS to Benefit Hope Ministries! Boxes for your non-perishable food items are located under the bulletin boards in our Multi-Purpose Room. The last day to bring your food items will be Friday afternoon, December 14. Hope Ministries indicated the need is great. The most desired items follow:
- Canned green beans
- Canned fruit cocktail
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Early Education News
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Early Education is seeking a Lead Teacher for the year-round, all-day Pre-Kindergarten classroom. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Application materials are available here.
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Elementary News
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Grandparents Day is here! For information about the elementary concerts (drop off room, pick up location, etc.), or for a copy of the invitation sent to grandparents, click here.
Please note that grades K-6 will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. and grades 7-12 will dismiss at 2:10 p.m.
Please note that there will be a brief photo opportunity, while students are on stage, before each concert. Once the performance begins, in order to comply with fire code, blocking of the aisles is strictly prohibited. This includes the sitting in the floor and the use of tripods in the aisles. If you wish to film the concert, you are welcome to set up a tripod in the back of the sanctuary as long as you are not obstructing views or access to the doors.
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Athletics News
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Looking for Christmas gift ideas for the Lions fan in your life? Support your school and purchase DMCS spirit wear! Spirit wear orders submitted by December 17 will be ready by December 21.
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PTF News
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Mission Christmas: The Giving Trees
The Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF), along with the 8th and 9th graders, invite everyone (EE-12th grade) to bring either paper items or Box Tops to donate to Joshua Christian Academy or corn and toilet paper to donate to Hope Ministries' Bethel Mission facility. Every student who brings in an item, they will get to help decorate our 4 "Live" Christmas Trees - Dr. Bob, Mr. Temperley, Mrs. Lowe, and Mrs. Dickinson. For more information, click here.
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Notes from Chapel
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We experience pure joy whenever former Elementary Principal Jerry Clutts shows up on our doorstep! Most recently, we were all blessed by his chapel message on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. If you would like to know how 3, 21, 9, loving God, loving others, acting like it, and fruit are related in Mr. Clutts' message, "Numbers and Tools," please click here.
Will Brown, DMC Dad of Devan and Morgan and Tristan and husband of first grade teacher Charlene, spoke to the junior high and high school students during Secondary Chapel on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. If you would like to read my summary of Mr. Brown's impactful chapel message, "Spiritual Growth: It's a Beautiful Thing," please click here.
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Upcoming Chapel Services
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Elementary Chapel on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Multi-Purpose Room - 8:45-9:10 a.m. - Melinda Littler, Faith Lutheran Church
Secondary Chapel on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Gymnasium - 11:14 a.m. until 12:01 p.m. - Christmas Worship Chapel
You are welcome to attend chapel at any time!
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Upcoming Community Events
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Please show your support of Joshua Christian Academy by visiting Burger King at either 8550 Birchwood Court (off of 86th Street and I-80/35) or 2565 E. Euclid (off of I-235) on December 13th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Burger King will donate 20% of all food sales during that time to JCA. Remember to let Burger King know you are supporting JCA when you place your order (drive up or dine in).
Dr. Sam Warren from Paper Free Technology (and former DMC Superintendent!) has an after-school job opening at his company for DMC juniors or seniors. He is looking for a technology-/detail-oriented student to scan and do paper preparation. The position would be minimum wage. If interested, please call Dr. Warren at (515) 270-1505.
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The next ePulse will be published on Friday, December 14, 2012.
Paraprosdokian of the Week:
"If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong."
(Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected and frequently humorous.)
Closing Quote:
"Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeers, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas."
(Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, 40th President of the United States of America)
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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