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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?
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 Mrs. Kopf, Elementary Administrative Assistant, has 76 first cousins!
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Opening Quote, Scripture, and Prayer
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This Week's Opening Quote:
"My faith has no bed to sleep upon but omnipotence."
(Samuel Rutherford, 1600-1661, Scottish theologian)
This Week's Scripture:
"I am the LORD. I have spoken; it shall come to pass; I will do it. I will not go back. . . ." (Ezekiel 24:14, English Standard Version)
This Week's Prayers:
"LORD, You are dependable. Whatever You speak does come to pass. You keep Your promises. You are true to Your word. You are mighty in power. You are omnipotent. You can do all things. With You, all things are possible. I rest in assurance that You know what is best, and I will continue to be obedient to You until my dying day, or until Your Son comes again. Amen."
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School-Wide Announcements
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Remember, no school for students or staff in half-day pre-school through high school on Friday, February 8, 2013 (due to the conference comp day for staff). Enjoy your three-day weekend! Child care will be available on the 8th.
Happy Snow Day on Wednesday, January 30, 2013! Please mark your calendars and protect the make-up date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013!
Save the date! Wednesday, March 6, 2013 is the 2013 Celebration of Non-Public Schools and Des Moines Christian at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. The Victory Singers will be performing in the Capitol Rotunda! Please click here for more information.
Re-enrollment packets will be available at the Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 5-7. To ensure your student's placement in a class for the 2013-2014 school year - and to avoid the late registration fee - please plan to have your completed packet with registration fee returned on or before March 1.
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Elementary News
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In order to avoid traffic congestion with a common dismissal time for Elementary and Secondary students, conference dismissal time for Elementary students is 1:20 p.m. on February 5, 6, and 7.
Since we missed school on Wednesday, a chapel buy-out
is rescheduled for next Wednesday, February 6 for Christian Solidarity International-USA. Elementary students and staff may "opt-out" of wearing chapel clothes by paying $5 for the privilege.Secondary students and staff will not be participating in the chapel clothes buy-out. The fifth graders will be presenting at chapel.
Our K-8 Scholastic Book Fair has arrived! Come visit the Elementary Library, and shop for books for your entire family! Times follow: Tuesday, February 5th - 1:30-8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, February 6 - 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; and Thursday, February 7 - 1:30-8:00 p.m. We will also have a K-8 teacher wish list board available to shop for books for your teacher's classroom libraries; your contributions help create a rich, supportive literacy environment in every classroom. Gift certificates will also be available. If for some reason you can't make it to the book fair, or you want to continue shopping from an expanded selection, you can now visit our online fair online. All orders are shipped to the school for free! We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!
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Secondary News
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Conference dismissal time for junior high and high school students will be 1:30 p.m. on February 5, 6, and 7.
The "Summit Ministries Student Summer Conference Scholarship" forms are now available in the high school Bible classrooms and in the Secondary Office. Des Moines Christian will be awarding 2 scholarships this year for students to attend a 2-week worldview conference in Manitou Springs, Colorado or Dayton, Tennessee. Completed scholarship applications are due on February, 22. The conference is for students 16 years and above. Click here for conference information.
Secondary students and staff will not be participating in the January 30th elementary chapel clothes buy-out.
Polk County Farm Bureau Ag Enhancement Scholarship: Eligible students must live in Polk County, attend ISU, and be going into an agriculture-related field. More information.
Iowa PTA Scholarship deadline is March 1. Apply here.
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Fine Arts Boosters News
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It's the time of year again! The DMCS Victory Singers will be selling Singing Valentine's this February 12th-14th! If you would like to purchase a Singing Valentine for a loved one, family member, or friend, click here for more information . We want to spread God's love during this Valentine's season, so please support the DMCS Fine Arts, and send someone special a Singing Valentine!
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Development Office News
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A penny saved. . .In an effort to streamline and lower costs, the Development Office is changing our gift acknowledgement system to eliminate sending a year-end tax receipt (saving about 50 staff hours and $400 in mailing costs). How does this change affect you? We do NOT plan to send annual year-end tax receipts for 2013. Each gift - whether a one-time or monthly gift - will be acknowledged with a receipt. Please RETAIN EVERY DES MOINES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL RECEIPT for your 2013 tax records. We appreciate your generous support of DMCS. Sincerely, Samona Joy Yentes, Development Director
Auction items are needed for the 2013 Benefit: Would you like to donate an item to our auction? If you are a business owner with a product or service - if you own an antique, a vacation time share, a quality art piece, or a collectible and would like to donate to the auction - we would be grateful for the donation. (Please, no vehicles.) We would also welcome unique items like tickets to professional or semi-pro athletic events, box seats at performing arts productions, or concert tickets. You would receive in-kind credit for your donation. Please call Peggy Lettow at 252-2496 for more details.
Sponsorships needed for the 26th Annual Benefit and Auction on Friday, April 5. If you're interested in sponsoring the 2013 benefit and auction, click here.
Please mark your calendars: The 13th Annual DMCS golf event is scheduled for Friday, August 30, 2013 at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Grimes.
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PTF News
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SAVE THE DATE: The 2013 BIG BLUE BASH is scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.! Please plan to attend this awesome school event; and, if you would like to volunteer, please contact Kristin Hepworth. More details will follow in the near future!
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Athletic News
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Are you wanting to become certified to coach? Check out the upcoming Coaching Authorization/Endorsement Clinic
by clicking here .
Both the boys and girls varsity basketball teams have secured home games for the first round of post-season play. Come cheer on your Lions February 12 (girls) and February 14 (boys)! Tip off is at 7:00 p.m. for both games. Remember that your DMCS athletic passes are not accepted at post-season games.
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Upcoming Chapel Services
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Elementary Chapel on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 -
Multi-Purpose Room - 8:45-9:10 a.m. - Presented by the 5th grade classes of Durinda Bakker, Jody Keithley, and Michael Wilson
No Secondary Chapel on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
You are welcome to attend chapel at any time!
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Upcoming Community Events & News
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Championship Fathering Conference
Sponsored by 365 Dad and the YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Saturday, March 2, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
More Information
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The next ePulse will be published on Thursday, February 7, 2013.
Closing Quote:
"One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. 'Which road do I take?' Alice asked. His response was a question: 'Where do you want to go?' 'I don't know,' Alice answered. 'Then,' said the cat, 'It doesn't matter.'"
(From Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, 1832-1898, English mathematician and author)
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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