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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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 Second Grade Teacher Mrs.Manderfield was born two months early and weighed 3 pounds!
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Opening Quote, Scripture, and Prayer
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This Week's Opening Quote:
"Saving faith is an immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, resting upon Him alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of God's grace."
(Charles Spurgeon, 1834-1892, British preacher and evangelist)
This Week's Scripture:
"Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus. . . ." (2 Timothy 1:1)
This Week's Opening Prayer:
"Father God, as Paul did in his first letter to Timothy, I boldly declare myself to be a follower of Jesus Christ. And, Lord, I declare Jesus not in name only. I know it is Your will which saved me from an eternal existence separated from You. I praise You for everlasting life that is in Christ Jesus! Help me to be more and more submitted to You every day. Help Jesus to become greater and me to become less every moment of every day. Amen."
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School-Wide Announcements
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DMCS is seeking qualified applicants (either full-time or part-time) for an immediate long-term substitute teaching position for junior high and high school art students The successful applicant must possess a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and be able to integrate issues of faith into instructional practices, so that students see and understand the connections between art course content and faith issues. View the Teacher Job Description. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain proper licensure/endorsements for these areas. Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, completed application form, and the K-12 Teacher Application Supplemental Questions. Inquiries should be sent to Austin Temperley, Secondary Principal, Des Moines Christian School, 13007 Douglas Parkway, Suite 300, Urbandale, Iowa 50323. Questions should be directed to Mr. Temperley at (515) 252-2490.
Upcoming Tournament Basketball Games
Varsity Girls
Friday, February 15 - 7:00 p.m.
Girls' Varsity vs. Woodward-Granger
Game played at Dallas Center-Grimes High School in Grimes
If the Lions are victorious on February 15, the next game will be:
Monday, February 18 - 7:00 p.m. at Pleasantville High School
Varsity Boys
Tuesday, February 19 - 7:00 p.m.
Boys' Varsity vs. North Polk
Game played at at Urbandale High School
If the Lions are victorious on February 19, the next game will be:
Saturday, February 23 - 7:00 p.m. at Valley High School in WDM
Teachers at Des Moines Christian School participated in professional learning opportunities on January 21, 2013. Some sessions included use of Mimio (interactive white board equipment) for classroom instruction, biblical worldview integration, and differentiated instruction. In addition, teacher teams met to continue work on goals focused toward improving student achievement. The next teacher in-service day is scheduled for March 25. Did you know the staff at DMC meets for devotions each morning? Our current devotional series includes several studies: Bad Girls of the Bible, by Liz Curtis Higgs; Being a Disciple, by Kay Arthur; the Book of Colossians; and a prayer group. What a wonderful opportunity for staff to continue their spiritual growth as they seek to fulfill the mission of Des Moines Christian School to "equip students with an excellent biblically-directed, Christ-centered education"! We cannot "give away" what we ourselves do not "have"! Meals from the Heartland Packaging Party coming soon! Find details here. The Urbandale Community Action Networking partnership with Verizon Wireless and the Urbandale Police Department is sponsoring a Smart Phone Parenting Workshop (no children please) on Monday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Lions Park Shelter House (72nd Street and Prairie Avenue by Lions Park in Urbandale). This free workshop is designed to promote responsible wireless usage on such topics of interest as parental controls, understanding language of text messaging, privacy laws, and cyber bullying. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact Cindy Walker at 278-9645 by February 28th. Re-enrollment packets were made 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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DMCS in the News
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To see highlights of the DMCS Science Fair Projects in the Des Moines Register, click here. KCCI caught Victory delivering a Singing Valentine on Thursday. Watch it here.
Dr. Bob Stouffer was featured in a recent report by WOI-TV about homeschooling and enrollment in non-public schools. You can watch that here.
If you want to stay up-to-date on DMCS in the media, like us on Facebook.
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Elementary News
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Des Moines University is hosting our annual "Girls in Science" event on Saturday, March 2nd. This event is completely free to all in attendance. The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade girls will explore hands-on stations in anatomy, chemistry, microbiology, physical therapy, podiatry, and surgery. Each student will receive a free t-shirt, bag, and promotional gifts - along with a continental breakfast and lunch. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, February 20th (to account for shirt orders and volunteers). Parents are welcome to return the permission slip via mail, e-mail, or fax (515) 271-7186.
It's cookie time! Support your DMCS Daisy (1st grade) and Junior (5th grade) Girl Scout Troops with your purchase of cookies, which will be on sale in the Multi-Purpose Room after school from Monday, February 18th through Friday, February 22nd. If you would like to purchase cookies, but can't make it during these times, please contact Debby Koster or Brenda Garrison . Thank you for supporting the DMCS Girl Scouts!
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Secondary News
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Workplace Readiness Training
Sponsored by Central Iowa Works
Seniors with Free Afternoons, Learn Skills Employers Want You To Have!
9-Week Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays
March 5 ~ May 2, 2013 (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
St. Vincent DePaul, 1426 6th Avenue, Des Moines
Applications now being accepted here.
Intake assessments start the week of February 18.
For more information, contact Soneeta Mangra-Dutcher at 720-0969.
Parents of Incoming 7th graders: Starting with the 2013-2014 school year, all students entering 7th grade will need proof of an adolescent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster immunization (called Tdap) for school in the fall. Please contact Robin Fynaardt, DMC School Nurse, with any questions or concerns at 252-2488.
DMC students in Grades 9-11 have an opportunity to participate in the World Food Prize Iowa Institute at Iowa State University on April 29th. Interested students should contact Secondary Science Teachers Dean Delzell or Scott Nilius as soon as possible. Over 200 students around the State of Iowa will be in attendance, discussing ways to eradicate hunger in our lifetime. Click here for more information.
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.
Congratulations to DMCS Senior Merci McDaniels on being chosen as a finalist for the 2013 National Merit Scholarship competition.
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Scholarship Information
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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.
DMACC Foundation scholarship application for the Spring 2013 High School Grad Scholarship is now available online. Deadline is March 1.
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Development Office News
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Our 26th Annual Benefit & Auction will be April 5, 2013. Start checking your mailbox. This banquet is going to be a doozie!
Calling all artsy volunteers! Can you lend a hand with centerpiece construction for the Benefit and Auction? Please contact JoLee Carlisle at 208-0893.
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Fine Arts Boosters News
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Congratulations to senior Hannah Lundeen and junior Lynae Dadisman for their awards received in the Scholastic Art Competition, a regional and national competition. Work is submitted digitally with pictures and other info in the middle of December. Art works that win at the regional level are celebrated with a local ceremony later in the spring, and Gold Key winners go on to be judged at the National level. Hannah received two honorable mentions, two silver keys, and a gold key for the multiple works that she submitted. Lynae received an honorable mention for the single work that she submitted. More information is available here.
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Athletic Booster Club News
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New spirit wear is now available. Check out the Game Day shirt, available in short or long sleeve, on the online spirit wear store.
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PTF News
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The date for the Big Blue Bash has been changed to avoid a potential conflict with a sub-state varsity basketball game, so re-mark your calendars, and plan on attending the BBB from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013! The BBB is filled with fun, food, and fever pitch excitement! You and your children will not want to miss this memorable event!
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Notes from CrossTrainers and Chapels
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On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Elementary Principal Karla Lowe and I, Dr. Bob, engaged in a give-and-take dialogue about love during Elementary Chapel - to contrast "worldly" love with biblical love. If you would like to read the outline of our chapel message,
On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Members of Team Honduras shared experiences from their recent mission trip. The chapel was a sweet time of the Holy Spirit moving! Numerous parents and other Association members were in attendance to hear the team members' impressions of the trip. If you would like to read my summary of the testimonies, "What We Do in Here Build the Streets Out There," please click here.
On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Mike Swaim encouraged the men of CrossTrainers to "understand" and "show understanding" to their wives. If you would like to read my summary of Mike's message, "H Hour -- D Day -- W Week," please click here.
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Upcoming Chapel Services
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Elementary Chapel on Wednesday, February, 20 2013 -
Multi-Purpose Room - 8:45-9:10 a.m. - The junior high show choir, Destination Excellence, and the high school show choir, Light, Inc., will perform.
Secondary Chapel on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 -
Gymnasium - 11:14 a.m. until 12:01 p.m. - The junior high show choir, Destination Excellence, and the high school show choir, Light, Inc., will perform.
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 Friday, February 22, 2013.
Closing Quote:
"No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!"
(Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, U.S. President)
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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