April 26, 2007
The DLCS E-News is a bi-weekly web publication of David Lipscomb Campus School for DLCS families. Submissions and questions/concerns about school issues should be made to campus school directors. For more information about this publication, contact Emily Lansdell at emily.lansdell@lipscomb.edu.

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The David Lipscomb 'experience' is found onstage

At David Lipscomb Campus School, many of our students have been a part of a PreK-12 educational experience, literally being a part of the DLCS family from childhood to young adulthood. Not every child that we serve is in this category, but the idea is the same. No matter when our students come to us, they enter an environment where they can develop into the servant leaders of tomorrow.

They come to us full of promise. When they leave, they are not only prepared for college and career pursuits, but for lives of integrity in a world of constant change and challenges. Faculty and staff members are a witness to this exciting evolution of our students during their experience at DLCS. The following is an excerpt from a letter from Elementary Principal Sharon Farmer.

“Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend our high school production of the musical 'Brigadoon.' There were approximately 40 students involved in the production, most of whom received their early education from our elementary school. As I sat there watching those young men and women who had dedicated untold hours to honing their skills in acting, music, lighting, staging and set design, I experienced such a sense of pride in their work. I felt I was looking at my children…succeeding.

That’s what the Lipscomb PK-12 Experience is about. That’s what we as teachers and administrators envision. Thank you for sharing your family with us, for entrusting your child to our care.”

Health screenings available for middle/high school students

Baptist Sports Medicine (BSM) and the DLHS athletic trainer Ken Tyler (pictured here) will be conducting discounted health screenings for our students May 3 starting at 6 p.m. in the wrestling and auxiliary gyms. The screenings are $10 and are open to all middle and high school students. Parent volunteers are needed.

BSM also invites our student athletes to participate in a research study along with the regular screening. The goal of the study is to identify which tool (functional testing) is a more accurate predictor of athletic injuries. This will help BSM provide screenings in the future that are more efficient and research based. There is no added cost for this study. Student athletes do not have to participate in this study.

Ken Tyler can be reached at 966-6073, 416-3874 and/or ken.tyler@lipscomb.edu. Ken Tyler is an ATC Certified Athletic Trainer for DLHS and BSM.

Chorus groups receive ‘superior’ ratings at State Festival
Both the Freshman Chorus and the Concert Chorus received "Superior" ratings at the State Choral Festival held April 12 in Murfreesboro. The Freshman Chorus received 10.67 and the Concert Chorus received 11.46, both on a 12-point scale. Thanks to everyone for encouraging these talented students as they represented David Lipscomb Campus School so well.

Meeting to be held for girls' fall soccer
April 26, a mandantory meeting for parents of any young ladies interested in playing soccer for the school this fall will be held at 7 p.m. in Coach Proffitt’s classroom (room 222). The meeting will include very important information regarding try-outs, season schedule, and the team camp. Please contact Coach Proffitt via email ndproffitt@lipscomb.edu with any questions prior to the meeting.

High School Honors

• Congratulations to Blake Brooks (12th grade) who is a runner-up this spring in the annual Sertoma Club Essay Contest. He will be receiving a $2000 scholarship for his efforts.


• DLCS made an impression at the Tennessee Right to Life Speech contest April 17. Caroline Eubanks, Ben Leeper, Eric Cavender, Courtney Harris and Graham Johnson represented the school in the Nashville competition at Aquinas College. Courtney Harris won the second place prize of $75.00 check and a scholarship to Aquinas, and Caroline Eubanks won the third place prize of $50.00 check and a scholarship to Aquinas.

• April 17, 22 students participated in the Tennessee Math Teachers Association (TMTA) contest at Lipscomb University. In the competition, students from many schools took a test devised by college teachers from across the state. After the test was graded, students in the top 10 were honored, which included four DLCS students: Ryan Colletti (2nd in Algebra I), Matt Osborne (6th in Algebra II), Zach King (9th in Algebra II) and Chris Wright (10th in Algebra II).
  

Come talk with college recruiters at Nashville College Fair
The Nashville College Fair will be held this Sunday, April 29 at the Nashville Convention Center from to 4 p.m. This is an excellent time to visit with college recruiters from all over the United States. Along with the recruiters, there will be three information sessions: “Preparing for the ACT,” “College and Career Planning,” and “Financial Aid and Scholarships.” College counselor Libby Simons will be working at the fair and will be happy to help anyone with information.

Last chance for ACT and SAT testing is here
The last ACT for this school year will be given June 9. Anyone wishing to take it must be registered by May 4. All juniors need to take an ACT or SAT before going into their senior year. The last SAT will be given June 2 and registration must be made by April 27.

Get up-to-date calendar info
Stay on top of all DLHS calendar events on our website:
April calendar for DLHS
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Middle School News

Nashville Predators honor David Lipscomb eighth-grader

During a ceremony held prior to the Nashville Predators’ March 27 home game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Predators organization announced that David Lipscomb eighth grader Austin Akbari had been named Youth Hockey Player of the Month for March. Austin was presented with a plaque recognizing his efforts on behalf of the Predators during the ceremony. Austin was nominated and selected as part of a Predators youth community initiative that will regularly recognize a player in the Nashville area who demonstrates character skills that make youth hockey a better experience for all involved. Austin was nominated by family friend John McLallen.

“Austin is a young man dedicated to his team by encouraging his and the opposing team,” said McLallen.

Austin plays for the Southern Ice Bantam Storm travel team. The team is part of the Southern Youth Hockey League that plays at Southern Ice Arena in Franklin. Although Austin is only 13 years old, he already has nine years of hockey experience under his belt. Practicing as often as and wherever he can, Austin consistently brings a positive attitude and smile to the rink regardless of wins or losses.

Contributing more than just positive motivation for his team, Austin's name appears frequently on the goal portion of the score sheet. Although scoring is an achievement in itself, Austin treasures his assists and believes this is his proudest achievement, he said. With his positive attitude and playmaking ability, he is no stranger to leading his team to success.

Fifth grade to host play May 3
Everyone is invited to come take "A Walk Through Time" – a play that our fifth graders will present May 3, 6:30 p.m. in Acuff Chapel. The play examines the events of the 1900's as seen through the eyes of one family. Each fifth grade student has a role and our chorus will perform.

Elementary School News

Education gets real at Elementary

• Second graders experienced different cultures this month during "Passport to the World" day. Each class researched a different country and presented their findings to the other three classes.
  
• Last Friday, April 20, parents of second graders were treated to some hot java and donuts while their second graders shared their inspiring, original words of poetry. This “coffee house” event was planned at the conclusion of a two-week unit on poetry.
• Also, April 19, Lisa Spencer, Channel 4 Meteorologist spoke to the second graders, kicking off their unit on weather. Our students were highlighted on the Channel 4 weather report.
• The pre-kindergarten enjoyed water day April 20. Our students have been integrating the study of water into all subjects this week. Pre-K water play day included stations with bubble blowing, sand play and “fishing.”
  

First grade students give back
Mrs. Harvey’s first grade class visited the Richland Health Center April 18 where they sang for the residents and worked with them on a craft. We received glowing reports from their visit regarding the behavior of the students and the appreciation of the residents and staff of Richland.

Pre-first ‘crosses the border’ for lunch


Last week, our own cafeteria employee Mayra Figueroa provided a Mexican picnic for the Pre-First Spanish class. She brought homemade tamales, corn tortillas, cinnamon chips, salsa and caramel. The children enjoyed hearing about how Mexican food is prepared and were able to sample the tasty food. Mayra also demontrated how the food is prepared with authentic Mexican kitchen utensils.

Elementary to learn without paper on Arbor Day
Tomorrow the elementary school will celebrate Arbor Day. The entire day will be a paperless day of learning. Some grade levels are planning outdoor science activities while others have organized lesson plans which make use of various forms of hands-on learning projects. During the day a tree will be planted at the rear of the building which, will kick off the installation of an outdoor classroom area.

“We will be talking about conserving our resources that God has so richly blessed us with,” said second grade teacher Regina Lankford. “We will also discuss how much paper is used each day by schools all over America and how we can conserve better in the future.”

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