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Des Moines Christian School

April 5, 2013

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School Board

Meeting Minutes

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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 -

∙ Christ-centered

∙ Student-focused

∙ 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

PureJoy

"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)

Did You Know?
Early Education Assistant Teacher Mrs. Gardino once reeled in a barracuda while boating off the Florida coast.

Opening Joke, Quote, Scripture, and Prayer

Opening Line of a Joke:

I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. . .

This Week's Opening Quote:

"A subject for a great poet would be God's boredom after the seventh day of creation."

(Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900, German atheist philosopher)

This Week's Scripture:

Who created the universe?

"All things were made through him, and without him nothing was made that was made." (John 1:3)

This Week's Opening Prayer:

"Father God, I am so grateful that you were ANYTHING BUT BORED after the six days of Creation. You, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit CELEBRATED and WORSHIPED in joy for all that came into existence. Lord, how can anyone look at the complexity, uniqueness, magnificence, and originality of Your creation and deny that You exist?! Thank You, Lord, especially, for creating me. I praise You for the life I enjoy, and I long to give this life back to You in absolute submission to Your will. So help me, God. Amen."

School-Wide Announcements

For those who are interested, Ravi Zacharias recited the following poem from memory, weaving the famous piece seamlessly into his Iowa Prayer Breakfast message on Thursday, March 28, 2013:

"Ozymandias"

By Percy Bysshe Shelley

I met a traveller from an antique land
Who said: "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desert. Near them on the sand,
Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown
And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command
Tell that its sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things,
The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed."
And on the pedestal these words appear:
"My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings:
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare,
The lone and level sands stretch far away.

The SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE is here!! We have several camps to offer this year - from students in Kindergarten through Adult! Click here for details. Please contact Jahna Duda if you have questions regarding camps or registration.

The latest IACS (Iowa Association of Christian Schools) newsletter is on their website.

Scholarship Information

The Junior League of Des Moines is taking applications for their

Annual Women's Scholarship Program. "Volunteerism and Leadership" is the focus of this scholarship. See Mrs. Kostek for an application. Also, a link to the application may be found on their website.

The Alumni of Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran fraternity will be awarding 3 scholarships to Lutheran gentlemen entering ISU in the fall. More information.

Secondary News

The Change Movement is hosting an event at Valley High School in West Des Moines on Friday, April 12th, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for high school students. The Change Movement desires to see schools and communities in Central Iowa changed for Jesus Christ. Many public and private schools have been invited to attend. The speakers for this event are Dan Rozga, Indianola High School, and Jake Sullivan, former Iowa State University basketball player. Des Moines Christian's own seniors Linnea Stephens, Tiffany Stubbs, and Connor Wohlenhaus have been involved with the planning for this event. No prior registration is required. More information can be found in the brochure kiosk outside the Secondary Office.

Business Office News

DMC$ Dollars orders are now available in the Elementary Office on Thursday afternoons. Over spring break Marilyn Wilson relocated to the Elementary Office. She will continue her responsibilities with DMC$ order distribution and beginning this week you should pick up your order from Marilyn in the Elementary Office rather than the Administrative Office. If you pick up your order in Early Ed, there is no change to your pick-up process. Michelle Bailey will no longer have orders in the MPR after school due to the new elementary office pick-up location.

Fine Arts News

It's finally here! Tickets for this year's show, Seussical the Musical, are now on sale! Performances are April 11-12th at 7:00 p.m. and April 13th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. You can order tickets ahead of time by going to the Secondary Office, through elementary School-Home-School folders, or at the door of any of performance. Admission prices are $10 for regular adult admission, $5 for students, and a special $5 matinee price for adults! Performances are held in Jordan Hall at Jordan Park Camp, 2251 Fuller Road, West Des Moines. We can't wait to see you there!

Booster Club News

Check out the new Spring spirit wear for golf, soccer, and track and field on the online spirit wear store.

Athletics News

The athletic department is in need of 2-3 stationary bikes for the mezzanine weight area of the Gymnasium and for athletes to use in training. Do you have or know of someone who has an "old New Year's resolution" sitting in the basement in good condition that is not being used and needs a home? If so, please contact Athletic Director Greg Van Soelen at 252-2490.

Out of the Mouth of Babes

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined! See what you think:

"Love is what make you smile when you're tired." (Terri, age 4)

"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy, and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." (Danny, 7)

For Our Grandparents

Story #1: My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?" I mentally polished my halo, and I said, "No, how are we alike?" "You're both old," he replied.

Story #2: A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather's word processor. She told him she was writing a story. "What's it about?" he asked. "I don't know, " she replied. "I can't read."

Notes from Chapel and Cross Trainers
On Monday, April 1, 2013, Westwind Pastor D.B. Antrim closed out his excellent Spiritual Emphasis Holy Week teaching series on love with an exploration of trusting love. If you would like to read my written summary of Pastor Antrim's message, *"Trusting Love,"* please click here.

Upcoming Chapel Services

Elementary Chapel on Monday, April 10, 2013 -

Multi-Purpose Room - 8:45-9:10 a.m. - 5^th & 6^th grade Praise and Worship Choir and Seussical the Musical promotion

Secondary Chapel on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 -

Gymnasium - 11:14 a.m. until 12:01 p.m. - No Chapel due to standardized testing

You are welcome to attend chapel at any time!

Upcoming Community Events & News

Healthy Kids Day

will be held at the John R. Grubb YMCS on April 27, 2013. A wonderful partnership of agencies will provide many activities, sign-ups for summer programs, and food and drink for all ages! You can find more information here.

Youth for Christ Comedy Café

Featuring Comedian David Dean

Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00)

Des Moines Christian School Gymnasium

Inaugural Robert C. Dopf Celebrate Life Banquet

Featuring Special Guest Carol Everett

An Iowa Right to Life Event

Saturday, April 13, 2013, 6:30 p.m.

Airport Holiday Inn, 6112 Fleur Drive, DM

$50 per person or $75 per couple
Reservations due on April 5th at (877) 595-9406 or email

Recruit My Student-Athlete:

If you are a parent of a high school student-athlete who is interested in participating in any collegiate-level sport or activity in which scholarships are awarded, you'll want to click here.

Wake Up Call: "Seeing Yourself as God Sees You" on Friday, April 26th at Berean Assembly of God. When an Internet video calling her "The World's Ugliest Women" went viral, Lizze Velasquez set out to discover what truly makes us beautiful. Full information on this event for boys and girls in Grades 5-12 is available here.