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October 2007
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Volume 2, No. 2
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 From the Director...
A strong partnership must exist between home and school for children's needs to be effectively met in an educational setting. That partnership begins and ends with open, ongoing communication between parent and teacher. Thanks to those of you who visited with members of the faculty in person, by phone or via e-mail through our first round of parent-teacher conferences for 2007-08. Your children ultimately will benefit from those conversations as we mutually, proactively encourage one another on their behalf.
Within our school we periodically admonish teachers relative to ways parent-teacher relationships may be enhanced. Conversely, I am sometimes asked by parents what they can do to facilitate this relationship on their end. The following helpful suggestions are offered by Joe Neff, Guidance Director at Wheaton Academy, and were condensed from Focus on the Family Magazine.
1. Establish a positive relationship - If you become acquainted with your child's teacher before problems occur, you will have a greater impact when needs arise.
2. Give help, not advice - Most teachers need help, not more information. When helping, try to do what the teacher wants, not necessarily what you want.
3. Show appreciation - Even in the most positive schools, an amazingly small number of parents (and students!) ever show appreciation. We all work harder for those who say thanks.
4. Be positive - If your child struggles, make the teacher aware of the problem and ask for suggestions. Don't be afraid to tell the teacher your plans and how she can help. Focus on changing your child, not the teacher, the school, or the child in the next seat.
5. Pick your battles - Don't overlook important issues, but choose your battles carefully. Realize that if you fight, people get hurt. Is it worth it? Many battles aren't.
6. Respect the teacher - For a good idea of how you might be perceived by a teacher, ask yourself this question: What would the teacher's life be like if every parent did what I do?
7. Pray for the teacher - If you multiply your needs as a parent times the teacher's twenty-five students, you will feel the need to pray for him or her.
Dr. Keith Nikolaus
Vice President and Campus School Director
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High school and middle school students fill the "honor roll" wall with names of those who have been affected by breast cancer. Like many across the country during this special month of breast cancer awareness, DLCS conducted several activities Oct. 3 to promote breast cancer awareness - including wearing pink ribbons and blue jeans at the middle and high school campus.
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It's Open House time at DLCS
In marketing the DLCS experience, our families are our best advertisement. Please help us promote our upcoming Admissions Open House events November 1, 2 and 11; and later in January (for complete schedule, click here). Your positive word-of-mouth endorsements are truly appreciated.
If you would be willing to mail postcards to potential families or put up an Open House poster in your place of business, church or pre-school, please stop by the Admissions Office at the elementary or middle/high school campus where they are available. For more information, call the Admissions Office - 966-6320 (Elementary) or 966-6409 (Middle/High).
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 'Our Town' is worth the visit
For longtime followers of David Lipscomb theatre, the upcoming Oct. 6-7 performances of the classic play "Our Town" might feel like déjà vu. Since the Thornton Wilder play first took the stage at the grand opening of David Lipscomb's Acuff Chapel in 1958, this is the fourth performance of "Our Town," according to Fine Arts Director Robert King. Alumni who participated in the 1958 show, 1966 show and 1972 show have all been invited back to campus to enjoy the play again and reminisce about their own time on stage.
"Much pride is taken in the history of David Lipscomb's fine arts programs. Without our predecessors and their dedication to the fine arts, our programs would not be as successful and supported as they are today," King said. "We are blessed that past directors chose the inspiring show 'Our Town.' We look forward to this cross-generational experience, and sharing impressions of this show, which is so full of life lessons."
The story of Thornton's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Our Town" focuses on the life of two high school students. Unlike many teenage dramas today, "Our Town" leads the audience through an evolving plot that involves marriage, death and ultimately, an appreciation of life, said Director Angela Morton.
Alumni who participated in this classic stage story in 1958, 1966 and 1972 shows will be welcomed at a reception Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. before that evening's show, which begins at 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold for $5 at the door. For advance ticket purchase, contact the DLCS high school
office at 966-1784 or email angela.morton@lipscomb.edu.
This weekend's opening night performance will also include a special presentation of the first Acuff Award to former David Lipscomb English and journalism teacher and LU professor, Dr. Dennis Loyd. The Acuff Award, named for Acuff Chapel and Theater and for the generosity of the Acuff family, is presented to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the furtherance of the mission of David Lipscomb Campus School.
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 How cool is our school?
Earlier this week, WSMV Channel 4 reporter Aaron Solomon visited the high school campus to find out exactly how "cool" David Lipscomb Campus School really is. The footage was taped and later aired from a live feed on campus this morning, Oct. 5, in a morning news segment called "Cool Schools." Finding something "cool" here at DLCS wasn't hard to do, according to Mark Pugh, high school principal.
"When Aaron Solomon called, there was no question that we wanted to showcase our school in this segment," Pugh said. "We really had to limit the things that we think are 'cool' because we simply ran out of time to show everything."
In case you missed it, the segment featured Mike Sullivan's amazing hovercraft, boys learning to bake in foods class and an early bird "pep rally" - 4:30 in the morning to be exact - for all the sleepy headed students who came out for the live event this morning. Thanks for making us look so "cool!"
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The University Connection
by: Robert King, Fine Arts Director
"Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12 NIV
 Just as the Ecclesiastes writer tells us that we are stronger with the help of our brothers and sisters in a community of faith, so also is David Lipscomb Campus School stronger because of our relationship with Lipscomb University. For over a century, this mix of primary through collegiate education has been a formula making Lipscomb unique in the Nashville schools community. And that strength is a two-way street, with university students also benefiting from having the resources of Nashville's largest PreK-12 school on the same campus.
Consider the example of the collective resources of four libraries from elementary through university that are all interconnected by a single catalog system. University students in the field of education check out books from the elementary and middle school suitable for teaching lessons or reading assignments, while campus school stud ents have access to a wealth of resources at Lipscomb University's Beaman Library. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
While I have been asked to help promote increased collaboration between our campus school and university, the easy part of my job is telling the stories of how our "cord of three strands" already works together to make Lipscomb a truly special place for all those privileged to be a part of our campus. Watch for more stories of these successful collaborations in future editions of The University Connection.
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 Students set to run, walk and move for school funds
Students will have an opportunity to help raise money for our DLCS Annual Fund through a new program, the Boosterthon Fun Run. Elementary and Middle School students will be obtaining sponsors and participating in a 7 day program that emphasizes fitness, education and character. High school students will have an opportunity to be involved by sponsoring students in our elementary and middle school. We are excited about partnering with the Boosterthon organization to benefit our school! Check out their website to learn more about the Boosterthon Fun Run.
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 Middle schoolers 'sock it' on Spirit Day
The middle school celebrated Spirit Day Sept. 11 while gathering donations of canned food and socks for the homeless. Spirit Day is a day to enjoy fall athletics while creating opportunities to help those in need.
"The students did a great job", said Middle School Principal Ritchie Pickens. "We were very pleased they were able to get all of the donations that they did."
In all, students collected more than 600 pairs of socks, $500 and a large supply of canned food. All donations were sent to Room In The Inn - a ministry providing food and shelter for up to 225 people each night in over 150 area church congregations from November 1 to March 31, according to Campus for Human Development.
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Golf team wins region championship
Congratulations to the the men's golf team for playing to a Region 5 A-AA Championship at Montgomery Bell State Park. Congrats also to Dylan Waters, Spencer Bridges, Joerdan Simpson, Dustin Wilder, Rob Cherry and Coach Greg Wilder. Individually, Dylan placed second and Spencer placed third in the region. The team next plays in the state tournament Oct. 9 and 10 at Old Fort Golf Club in Murfreesboro.
In addition to supporting our golf team, come out and support DLCS athletics by following our other fall sports - women's soccer, cross-country, cheerleading, volleyball and football. for complete athletic schedules. Click here for complete athletic schedules.
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 Where in the world is 'Slim Pickens'?
Move over, Matt Lauer. "Slim Pickens" is in town. Now in its second year, the "Where in the World is Slim Pickens" project in Rita Cochrane's seventh grade social studies class has made an appearance in not only towns, but many national historic sites and international destinations.
According to Cochrane, "Slim Pickens" is a laminated paper version of middle school Principal Ritchie Pickens. "Slim" travels the world - literally - with various middle school students who earn extra credit for taking him along in their suitcases and documenting their adventures together. The idea was inspired by a similar educational project based on the "Flat Stanley" books by author Jeff Brown, Cochrane said, but unlike "Flat Stanley," who travels by mail, "Slim" can't travel on his own.
"With this project, I really wanted my students to travel," Cochrane said. "So many kids go to the same place every year. I wanted them to seek out different places to go, no matter how far or how near. Traveling is an adventure not to be missed."
In rewarding the extra credit points for the students' travels with "Slim Pickens," Cochrane uses the following formula: photos with Tennessee state landmarks get one point; national landmarks outside Tennessee get two points and international landmarks get the most at three points. Creativity in documenting their travels can get several bonus points, she added.
DLCS seventh grader Daniel Collier (pictured above with a Polish ruffian taking "Slim Pickens" hostage) showed his creativity by creating an entire photo album from his recent trip to Warsaw, Poland. "Slim" has also visited Rome, Greece, The Berlin Wall, Washington, D.C. and Mexico among many other locations in Tennessee, the U.S. and abroad.
Look for the "Slim Pickens" page in the middle school yearbook where the yearbook staff picks their favorite "Slim Pickens" pictures from the school year.
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 In the next issue
Times are changing. The world is beginning to sit up and take notice of our diminishing resources as a society and as a planet. As many organizations and schools across our nation and world are looking for ways to be pro-active and "go green," David Lipscomb Campus School and Lipscomb University are joining in the efforts with some exciting and groundbreaking achievements in these areas. In the November E-News, you'll learn more about these developments.
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Dates to Remember
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Oct. 6-7 - High School Drama Department presents "Our Town"
Oct. 12-15 - Fall Break
Oct. 16 - PSAT testing day
Oct. 19 - Grandparents Day for Middle and High School
Oct. 24 - Boosterthon Fun Run
Oct. 26 - No School / K-12 Inservice Day
Oct. 27 - ACT testing day
Oct. 31 - First grade play "Going Buggy"
For more calendar information, click here.
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E-News Information
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The David Lipscomb Campus School is a monthly publication from the Office of Communcations and Public Relations at DLCS. For specific school information, contact your school office. To provide news tips or for more information about E-News, please contact Emily Lansdell, 615.966.6428.
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October is DLCS Annual Fund Month
This year's Annual Fund theme, "Blessed Beyond Measure", is more than just a tagline for our campaign. It is a reminder that we are all blessed in so many ways. As your family considers a financial contribution to our school, please realize how that gift will be a blessing to our faculty, staff and 1,370 students now and for years to come.
Information on this year's Annual Fund campaign will soon be sent to each family. Please read it carefully for details on how this year's funds will be used to help improve our facilities and programs throughout our school. Click here to view how your gift will help DLCS!
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Flying high with butterflies
It's butterfly time again at the kindergarten. To date, kindergartners have tagged and released 39 Monarchs in the annual fall Monarch migration. Our Monarch waystation is hosted in Becky Collins room, where they are still raising caterpillars, Mrs. Collins said.
"Soon we will be sending paper Monarchs to Mexico for the paper migration," Collins said regarding a project her classroom does with children from Canada and Mexico. "The children in the winter sanctuaries will 'take care' of our paper butterflies for the winter. In the spring, they will send butterflies back to us as the real butterflies make their journey north."
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Learning is fun in second grade
Fun and learning came together at the second grade Frog and Toad "picnic," on a rainy Sept. 14. According to second grade teacher Beth Lafferty, this fun-filled day gave parents a chance to come enjoy the conclusion of their children's study of "Frog and Toad."
Second graders also recently enjoyed two other fun-filled learning experiences. Sept. 26, the students celebrated Johnny Appleseed's birthday. Second grader Carson Freund's grandparents came to demonstrate how an old apple press works and allowed the children to make apple cider.
The following day, the second grade class enjoyed Animal Day. Children were allowed to bring a small pet to the science lab. Animal friends such as reptiles, fish, birds, insects and amphibians provided a hands-on experience for our students.
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Driver's Ed course available in Oct.
Brentwood Driver's Training will offer a driver's education class at the high school this month. The dates have not been finalized, but the class is tentatively scheduled to begin the 3rd week in October. This class will run for two straight weeks and will be from 3 to 6 p.m. every day.
If you are interested, please call the High School Office (966-1784) and let Mrs. McMeen know as soon as possible. There is a minimum of 15 students needed for this class to take place.
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Reading books to break world record
Lipscomb University sent 14 students enrolled in the Books: Passport to Adventure class to our elementary campus Thursday, Sept. 20, to help break a world record by reading a book in honor of Jumpstart's annual National Read for the Record Day.
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Got milk caps?
The Purity milk cap drive is still on at the middle school this month. Students have until Oct. 15 to collect caps. The top prize for the participating school with the most caps collected will be $5,000 for the school and a pep rally with Titans cheerleaders, mascot T-Rac and a special appearance by Vince Young.
Thanks for all you do for our school!
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Middle and high school welcome grandparents Oct. 19
Grandparents Day, an annual tradition at DLCS, is scheduled for Oct. 19 at the middle and high school campus. Each fall, grandparents are invited to chapel service and a reception in their honor. Middle school receptions are held in the homeroom classes while high school grandparents are served refreshments in the cafeteria prior to the assembly. For more information, contact the Advancement Office at 966-6321.
Elementary students will host Grandparents Day Dec. 18 and 19. Look for more information about this special celebration coming soon.
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Congratulations!
For the school year '07-'08, Miss Lipscomb is Ellen Ross and the Bachelor of Ugliness is Kevin Davis. These titles are the highest awards bestowed on our high school students as they are chosen by their junior and senior peers.
Ellen, the daughter of Tony and Janet Ross, is active in basketball, tennis, a variety of clubs and her church youth group.
Kevin, the son of Mike and Bobby Jo Davis, plays football and baseball at DLCS and is active in a variety of clubs and organizations.
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