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January 2008
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Volume 2, No. 5
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From the Director...
 As we begin a new year, many of us embrace resolutions for personal growth. Children are one of God's greatest gifts and responsibilities. I can't think of a better resolution for 2008 than to grow in our ability to help our children become all that God dreams for them to be. Toward that goal, I think the words of Dorothy Law Nolte are filled with wisdom.
If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy.
If children live with shame, they learn to be guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.
If children live with praise, they learn to appreciate.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and others.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.
Best wishes to you and your family for a great 2008!
Dr. Keith Nikolaus
Vice President and Campus School Director
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Joy to the grandparents - Performing a variety of Christmas tunes, our first through fourth graders delighted their families during a special seasonal program on both Grandparents Days, Dec. 18-19. Grandparents also enjoyed visiting their grandchildrens' classrooms and meeting their classmates and teachers.
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Don't miss the annual Art Event at Lipscomb
By Debbie Lambert, Director of Advancement
 Excitement is building for the fourth annual Art Event at Lipscomb, February 8-10. This fine art sale benefiting David Lipscomb Campus School has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for our school and community. Many thanks go to Dana Brooks, Lori Bridges and Teresa Simmons, chairs of this year's Art Event, and our committee chairs who are working tirelessly to make this an enjoyable and successful fundraiser for our school. The Art Event will be held in the main High School Gym.
Hours for this year's Art Event are: Friday from 5-9 p.m (opening night reception),Saturday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
This year, 44 outstanding artists are participating in The Art Event. We are happy to present Kim Barrick as our featured artist this year. You can learn more about Barrick and her artwork at www.kimbarrickstudio.com.
 The Art Event is a fundraiser for the Campus School Annual Fund, and 30 percent of all purchases are considered a tax - deductible donation to our school. What a great way to help our school, get a tax-deduction, and purchase some beautiful artwork at the same time. Not coincidentally, The Art Event is held right before Valentines Day so that you can find that perfect gift for your sweetheart!
Booth Sponsors are currently being sought for The Art Event. For your tax-deductible contribution of $100, your name (personal or business) will be prominently displayed on one of the 44 artist booths and will be listed as a sponsor in the printed program. We estimate that over 1,000 people attend the three-day event so this is a great way to advertise or just to support our school. If you can be a sponsor, please contact Kim Powell at powellk@mail.belmont.edu or 591-5754.
We are excited about this year's Art Event at Lipscomb and look forward to seeing you there!
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What's your New Year's Resolution?
Every new year, it's the same thing. We make them...and then, we inevitably break them. Or at least we break a few. The ones we keep can shape our character and our lives. Maybe that's enough motivation to keep us making them again and again. Perhaps it's human nature to work toward improving ourselves - to break bad habits and begin good ones. Following are just a few examples of how the Lipscomb family is committing to change and growth in 2008.
"To get our round-off back tucks for cheerleading."
Ansley Waller and Chaney Sanders,
Seventh grade
"To make the time to read more."
-Jaimie Potts, First grade teacher
"To take a trip to Disneyworld."
Connor Pylkas, First grade
"To read more of the Bible."
Samantha Smith, Seventh grade
"To abide by the rules better."
Keith Smith, Ninth grade
"To exercise more...can I go put on my tennis shoes?"
Phyllis Sanders, Third grade teacher
"To not drink Dr. Pepper for an entire year."
Cully Johnson, Third grade
"To look back at the end of 2008 and feel that I have accomplished something meaningful."
-Mark Pugh, High School Principal
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Middle school teacher embraces the Middle East
 For many Americans, envisioning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia conjures up images of oil fields and acts of terrorism. For seventh grade social studies teacher, Rita Cochrane, Saudi Arabia represents a much gentler, honorable place. After traveling there for 11 days in November on an educational grant, Cochrane said she came home with a new perspective on Middle Eastern and U.S. relations.
"I have a whole new respect for the Saudi people - they could not have been more gracious. They don't want their whole country to be judged because of the actions of a few on 9/11, " Cochrane said. "This grant is allowing the people there to heal relationships and build understanding between our countries."
The world's largest oil producer, Aramco of Saudi Arabia, sponsors the semi-annual educator's grant that financed the trip for Cochrane and 24 teachers from across the U.S. and Canada. To date, Cochrane is the first and only teacher from the state of Tennessee to win the grant. The objective of the grant program, Cochrane said, is to introduce Western educators to Saudi Arabia so that they can share their experiences with students and citizens in their home countries.
"To do a grant like this is a lot of work - writing essays, lesson plans and speaking about the experience," Cochrane said. "I am bringing many things from my trip to the classroom."
During Cochrane's trip, many of her students, co-workers, family members and friends kept track of her travels on her blog site. Every day, Cochrane shared stories and photographs from her journey - from Dhahran on the Persian Gulf to Jeddah on the Red Sea to the capital city of Riyadh.
Her group visited schools, universities, hospitals, historical monuments, museums and the Souk, or ancient marketplace. Clad in the traditional "abaya" robe, Cochrane experienced a very different cultural experience that is the norm for women in Saudi Arabia. But that norm is slowing changing, Cochrane added, as the Saudi women become more educated and are preparing for change.
 "I met one of the most influential women in all of Saudi Arabia, the Dean of the largest women's college there," Cochrane said. "She spoke of all the ways her college is reaching out to the women of the Kingdom to help them achieve equal rights. In Saudi Arabia, women cannot drive a car, but she has instituted a Driver's Education class at her college. She says that when the law changes, and it will with her help, her girls will be ready."
Cochrane is also ready, she said, to apply for more educational travel grants like the Aramco grant. This grant is the third national travel grant she has received in addition to two state grants and several school-funded grants. In the past several years, Cochrane has been to Germany, Hawaii and the nation's capital, among other places. She has also encouraged travel for education among her students with the "Where in the World is Slim Pickens," project. At least for 11 days, "Slim" was in Saudi Arabia, and according to Cochrane, "he" loved every minute of the experience.
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Millson will be missed by all
 He's a man of many looks (Gene Hackman or Tommy Lee Jones?), many friends and many talents. Since he came to David Lipscomb in 1991 as a teacher, Campus Minister Sid Millson has blessed our campus in many roles. For years, he taught biology, AP Environmental Science, Bible and Chemistry. He's also been a track coach, cross-country coach, Bible department chair, curriculum director, STAR supervisor and class sponsor. In recent years, he led the initial efforts for DLCS to become accredited by the NCSA (National Christian School Association).
As of December 21, 2007, Sid is now retired from his final, and perhaps most favored role as our Campus Minister. In this role, he touched the lives of students, faculty and staff in positive, memorable ways - through personal counseling, chapel programs, service projects, mission trips and his relentless sense of humor. With Sid, you might be laughing one minute, but then awed the next by his brotherly love and compassion.
"Sid was great as a campus minister because his life journey truly had prepared him to do just that, to minister to people in need. This is his gift," said Ritchie Pickens, middle school principal. "While I was alone in Memphis sitting in a waiting area to see if my father would live from a massive stroke, Sid and Mark Pugh were driving down to be with me. That was a sight I will never forget, the faces of those two men. Tears of appreciation still collect in my eyes even today."
According to Elementary principal Sharon Farmer, Sid was also deeply appreciated by his students and their parents.
"He's approachable and a great listener," Farmer said. "As a parent, I appreciated his interaction with my own children in the formative years of high school. All those who know Mr. Millson know that he loves the Lord and is dedicated to seeking people who are seeking God. We will miss him here at Lipscomb."
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Resolve to become a better parent
A new year is here again. Time is ticking away at the years we have to shape our children for life. Resolve to become a better parent this new year at a special parent education program, Feb. 7 at Acuff Chapel, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Kimberly Carraway from The Carraway Center for Teaching and Learning will present new information on brain development.
- Phil Ellenburg, Legal Counsel for Lipscomb University, will present an important lesson on Internet safety.
- Mike Roller, Admissions Director and Athletic Director for DLCS, will talk about parenting the athletic child.
You don't want to miss this free event hosted by the middle school for DLCS parents and the entire community. Light refreshments will be served. Invite your friends!
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In the next issue
At DLCS, there's a group or club for almost any interest. From the Knitting Club to the Service Club to the new Scrabble Club - students have a variety of avenues to find friends who share something in common. Clubs can provide opportunities for leadership and teamwork, spiritual growth and often academic growth in problem solving and critical thinking. In the next Enews, learn more about the "extras" of our extracurricular programs and groups.
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Dates to Remember
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Jan. 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, No School,
Nashville Predators Lipscomb Night, 5 p.m.
Jan. 24-25 - Father's Breakfast at Elementary, 7 -7:45 a.m.
Jan. 26 - SAT Testing
Jan. 26 - Homecoming, 4 p.m. / Basketball at 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 - Admissions Open House for Grades 5-12, 2-4 p.m.
Feb. 2 - Elementary Admissions Testing Day
Feb. 7 - Resolve to Become a Better Parent, Acuff Chapel, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 8-10 - The Art Event at Lipscomb
Feb. 9 - ACT Testing
Feb. 10 - Concert Chorus at Granny White Church of Christ, 6 p.m.
For more calendar information, click here.
For a preview of the 2008-2009 school calendar, 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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JAN. 27
OPEN HOUSE for
Grades 5-12
Don't miss the chance to spread the word about DLCS! Invite your friends and family members who have prospective middle and high school age students to attend the final OPEN HOUSE of the recruiting year - Sunday, January 27, for Grades 5-12, from 2-4 p.m.
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Admissions Updates
Reapplication forms were mailed last month to our current students. These forms must be turned in with a deposit by February 8. We are continuing to receive new student applications and will begin to offer positions to new students February 15.
Personal tours, student "shadow" visits and information packets are a few of the ways prospective families learn more about our school. Please let us know how we can help. Call Lisa Stinson (Elementary, 966-6320) and Kim Schow (Grades 5-12, 966-6409).
Mark your calendar Elementary Admissions Day is Feb. 2.
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DLCS SCOREBOARD
WRESTLING
Over the winter break, the team competed in the Independence and Hillwood Invitationals.
At Independence, the following athletes placed in their respective weight categories:
Winston Burney, 3rd
Andy Gwinn, 5th
Chris Safley, 7th
Daniel Prince, 8th
Carson Burch, 8th
Tanner Lillicrap, 9th
Matt Griffin, 9th
At the Hillwood, the following athletes placed in their respective weight categories:
Andy Gwinn, 1st
Ben Thompson, 2nd
Clark Malloy, 2nd
William Stevens, 2nd
Zach Bradshaw, 3rd
Winston Bumey, 4th
Taylor Fox, 4th
Overall, the team placed fourth out of 13 teams - the highest place ever earned by a Lipscomb team at Hillwood.
Next, the team traveled to Page and Kenwood where they defeated Page 39 - 30 and lost to Kenwood, bringing their overall match
record to 4-3, region record 1-0.
BOWLING
The team made district champions and are on their way to the region championship on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
SOCCER
Congratulations to girls' soccer players Hope Proffitt and Andie Thornton, who were selected to the 2007 TACA All-state team for A/AA schools.
To follow DLCS winter sports that are currently in play (football, bowling, basketball and wrestling)- click here.
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It's Easy Bein' Green at DLCS
As with the new year, out goes the old (and toxic) and in goes the new (and environmentally friendly).
In December, the elementary campus made more strides toward becoming at "performer" Green School. They catalogued and cleaned out hazardous chemicals in the building (think batteries, dusting spray, Windex, paint, etc.).
During the Christmas break, lighting in the fourth grade areas was replaced with energy efficient T-8 bulbs. After tracking the light bills to monitor the bulbs' effectiveness, new lighting will be installed throughout the school as funding becomes available.
Starting this month, the university maintenance staff is replacing all cleaners with "greener" products.
Coming Soon!! DLCS Re-Usable Grocery Bags
Keep your eyes out for an exciting new product - re-usable grocery bags with the DLCS logo. These black, durable bags hold a lot of groceries and can be used over and over as an alternative to paper and plastic bags. The bags will be an inexpensive way for the entire school to help fund the elementary's Outdoor Classroom project, as well as save a tree and save our planet.
100 days project to fund 100 trees
February 1 will be the 100th day of school at the elementary. To celebrate, students are collecting collecting newspapers to provide funds to buy 100 trees for the reforestation of the La Cruz habitat for our monarch butterfly project. To help with the project, start bringing your newspaper bundles immediately to our "paper forest" in the lobby.
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And the winners are...
Before the holiday break, Mrs. Donna Brasher's foods class held the annual Gingerbread House contest. This year's winners were Sara Gray and Alis Kersten, Second place; and Rachel Yinger (pictured here), First place.
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Students try out pathology at LU lab
Cyndi Adams' anatomy and physiology classes recently participated in a human cadaver lab on the university campus. Dr. Phil Choate led the labs where students observed human legs, arms and internal organs.
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DLCS NEWS BITS
Nashville Predators will host 'Lipscomb Night' Jan. 21
All David Lipscomb Campus School families who enjoy Nashville Predators hockey are invited to "Lipscomb Night," January 21 at 5 p.m. at the Sommet Center. The Predators are honoring our 2007 State Championship golf and football teams by offering discounted tickets and arranged seating to DLCS families. On the ice, competitions and special events will be held during intermissions to feature DLCS student-athletes.
At this home game, the Predators will host the St. Louis Blues. Please click here for ticket information and ordering.
Elementary Father's Breakfast
The annual Father's Breakfast will be held Jan. 24 and 25 between 7 - 7:45 a.m. On these special mornings, our students invite their fathers to join them for breakfast in the elementary cafeteria. Students whose last names begin with A-K will attend on the 24th and L-Z will attend on the 25th. If there is a conflict, you may choose the day.
Second Grade Sweetheart Program
Second graders will present a special musical valentine to our parents Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the elementary gym.
Save the date - DLCS Blood Drive
Mark you calendar - the annual DLCS Blood Drive will be Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the high school auxiliary gym. The drive wil be hosted by the American Red Cross.
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