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Dade Christian School
Special Events
Homecoming Week
Ladies Bible Study
National Young Readers
Week
& Much More!
Important Reminders
November 3 – Daylight
Saving Time Ends (Fall Back)
November 3 – DCS Sunday
(1st – 12th grade)
November 4-8 –
Homecoming Week
November 6 – Lip Sync
Competition (6th -12th grade)
November 7 – Combined Lip
Sync Chapel (Elementary)
November 11 – Veterans Day
It’s Chapel Time!
Chapels at DCS are a special
occasion. This year, the
Elementary School is privileged
The sound of laughter and chatter, feettopacing
the
halls,Barrow as
have Mrs.
Shelley
our new
Chapel
students and teachers embracing, it could
onlyElementary
mean one
Coordinator.
She
and
thing, the first day of school was upon us! After a busy, butMrs.
Marisela Rodriguez, the
quiet summer it was so refreshing to have
life in our hallways
Creative Dance Instructor,
once again. Get ready Crusaders, because
it is going
to be
have worked
tirelessly
to
a wonderful year!
choreograph incredible
performances for our 1st – 6th
grade
Alsowill
part of
“Whether you turn to the right or to the
left,students.
your ears
the Chapel Team is the ever so
hear a voice behind you, saying, „This is the way; walk in it.‟”
talented Mrs. Vivian Suarez
Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)who creates adorable routines
that showcase our little ones in
grades 2K-5K.
Our secondary students
get to enjoy a more
mature chapel setting,
similar to a church
service. There’s a time of
praise and worship
followed by a message
from a guest speaker.
(No School)
November 11-15 – National
Young Readers Week
November 14 – Coffee with
Pastor Matt Pettit
November 19 – Open House
November 20 – Crusader
Parent Group Meeting
November 27 – Early Dismissal
at 12:30 p.m.
November 28-29 – No School
– Thanksgiving Holiday
If you haven’t joined us
for Chapel this year, we
encourage you to
attend! You will be
blessed and uplifted
during this time of praise
and worship. More
information regarding our
Chapel schedule can be
found on page 6.
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Safety Patrols
Safety Patrol
Luncheon!
November 22
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
(From left to right): Andrew Edwards, Christopher Diaz,
Tom Ren, Mrs. Chely Rodriguez, Mikenzi Barrow, Emily
Garcia, Leila Medina, Reaiah Cummings and Gabrielle
Williams.
(From left to right):
Leila Medina and
Gabrielle Williams
demonstrate how they
ask vehicles to slow
down; Tom Ren
holding his stop sign
high, so pedestrians
can cross the street
safely.
On October 10, our safety
patrols received their belts
and badges as they were
sworn in for duty by Mrs.
Connie Platon, Dean of
Students.
These
faithful
safety
patrols
have
committed to keeping our
parking lot and walkways
safe for our parents and
students.
Under
the
watchful eye of an adult
overseer, they help guide
vehicles during the hustle
and bustle of morning dropoff. Thank you, safety
patrols, for serving our
school! We appreciate you!
2K GOES TO
THE CIRCUS!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls!
On October 11, our adorable 2K-ers
got to spend their morning at the
“circus.” This fun-filled on campus field
trip included face painting, posing for
silly pictures, and munching on
popcorn while watching Madagascar
3: Europe’s Most Wanted. Our little
ones had a great time!
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Grades & Superheroes
2K-5th: May choose their
favorite superhero
6th:
Spider-Man
7th:
Superman
8th:
Batman
9th:
Green Lantern
10th: Spider-Man
11th: Superman
12th: Batman
Lip Sync Competition
6th – 12th grade
Wednesday, November 6
Begins at 8:10 a.m.
In the auditorium
Homecoming Football Game
Friday, November 8
at 6:00 p.m.
Fireworks display after the game!
Red Ribbon Week
October 21 – 25
During the week of October 2125, our students got to
participate in Red Ribbon Week,
an event that raises drug
awareness. Each day had a
specific dress-up theme – to the
left, first grader Sarah Gonzalez
socked it to drugs while wearing
her crazy, colorful socks.
To the right, 5th
graders are not
afraid to let
everyone know,
“We are Proud
to be DRUG
FREE!
Congratulations to all of
our FACCS Regional
Spelling Bee Participants
and Winners!
Grades 1st-8th
1st: Raina Mallory, Raul Trujillo & Jason Rodriguez
2nd: Vivian Lattimore, Gabrielle Murias & Bryce Stringer
3rd: Dexter Dilzer, Nichole Bello & Blake Konchak
4th: Ja’nae Gordon, Stephanie Miles & Alejandro Salazar
5th: Nehemiah Dancy, Ryan Prophete & Nia Dancy
6th: Miguel Taveras, Anabella Lugo & Pranav Iyer
7th: Julian Gomez, Maximus Garcia & Emily Martinez
8th: Ana Trigueiro, Aliyah Drummond & Cassie Chacon
We are so proud of you!!
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NTBC Information
Join us on Sunday, November 24
at 1 p.m. for an exclusive Miami
Dolphins / NTBC Church Day! For
more information or to purchase
tickets, please contact Rhonda
McNeal at (305) 773-1805.
Wednesdays at 7pm
in the Library
Discover how to deal
with your worries and
day-to-day struggles
from a biblical
perspective.
J.O.Y. Ladies Ministry Presents…
Faith Art Journaling Workshop
Join us as we study God’s word, grow in
intimacy with Him and create a personal
visual record of our spiritual journey.
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.
In the Art Room 112
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If you have
experienced a difficult
loss, we invite you to
attend our special
weekly support group
meetings sponsored by
the Lay Counseling
Ministry of NTBC.
“I will turn their
mourning to joy; I will
comfort them and give
them gladness for
sorrow.” Jeremiah
31:13
Fridays from
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
In Room 141
Tailgate in the Café
Join us every Wednesday from
5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. for Tailgate
in the Café! Enjoy our delicious
selection of menu items, including
Popeyes Chicken, baked ziti with
garlic rolls, and wings with fries!
Each meal is only $5.00 and
includes a drink. Hurry! Only while
supplies last.
Ages 3K-6th grade
Middle and High School Youth Ministry
For more information please visit www.ntbcfl.org or call (305) 558-4930.
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National Young Readers Week
National Young Readers Week is an annual event celebrated by
schools across the country. The purpose of this week-long event is
to teach children to enjoy reading by example. When they see
someone they admire reading, it will encourage them to read for
enjoyment as well. Throughout the week, DCS Seniors will read to
students in grades 5K-2nd grade, and 5th and 6th graders will read to
our lower elementary students. A love for reading is a wonderful
quality, and our goal is to influence as many students as possible.
Takes place every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the
auditorium.
November 6
November 13
November 20
November 27
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Lower Elementary (2K-5K)
Parents
Welcome!
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Upper Elementary (1st -6th)
Nov. 7 – Combined Lip Sync
Chapel
Nov. 7 – Combined Lip Sync
Chapel
Nov. 19 – Chapel featuring
Mrs. Miles’ 4K class
Nov. 21 – Fall Festival Chapel
featuring Mrs. Newbanks’ 1st
grade class
Nov. 27 – Combined
Thanksgiving Chapel featuring
Mrs. Wehn's 1st grade class
Nov. 27 – Combined
Thanksgiving Chapel featuring
Mrs. Wehn’s 1st grade class
Chapel
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Upcoming Events
Morning Coffee
with Pastor Matt 
DCS Sunday
November 3
Thursday, November 14
At 8:15 a.m.
In the Chapel
Join us on Sunday, November 3 for a special
performance featuring our 6th thru 12th grade
students. For the past two weeks, our students
have been hard at work rehearsing for their
presentation. The event will take place during
our Sunday church service at 11:00 a.m. in the
auditorium. We hope to see you there!
More information will be sent home in the days ahead.
Crusader
Parent Group
Meeting
November 20
8:15 a.m. in the Chapel
6:00 p.m. in the auditorium
Parents, we want to hear from you!
Please plan to join us for either the
morning or evening session.
School Pictures Retake
November 12
9:00 a.m. in the Chapel
DCS Parent Open House
for New Students
Date: November 19
Times: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
& 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Homecoming T-Shirts
are on sale now!!
Sold every morning
and afternoon in the
main hallway.
$10 each
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Secondary Reminders!
SAT
Advisor Group
Meeting:
November 21
Registration Deadline: November 8
Test Date: December 7
ACT
Registration Deadline: November 8
Test Date: December 14
CLUBS
Club
Sponsor
Date/Time
Rm #
NHS
Ilka Gonzalez
Last Wednesday of the month
246
Drama
Stephanie Saavedra
Tuesdays & Thursdays (tentative)
242
HS Girls Bible Study
Perla Garcia
Thursday @ lunch time
204
JR Girls Bible Study
Cathy Cryer
Thursday @ lunch time
206
Writers
Marsha Baldatti
Every other Tuesday @ lunch time
204
FBLA
Ada Naranjo
Bi-weekly on Tuesday
211
Choir Club
Ivette Rossi
Every Thursday 3:15 - 4:00
Choir Room
Tri M Music Club
Ivette Rossi
Every other Tuesday @ 3:15 - 3:45
Choir Room
Spanish Club
Rebecca Ponce
Once every two weeks
239
Boys HS Bible Study
Tim Adams
Every Thursday at lunch time
112
Co-ed HS bible study
Mark Ardois
Every Wednesday at lunch time
245
CHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Boston University
Trustee Scholarship Competition
Earn a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to BU!
Deadline: December 1, 2013
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes
$1,000 Scholarship for students
Enter online at offtocollege.info
Beginning September 16, 2013
For more information, please contact the Secondary Office at (305) 827-8722.
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Florida Bandmasters Association, Solo and
Ensemble Performances at DCS
DCS is proud to host the FBA District 20 Solo and Ensemble
performances on Friday, November 15 and Saturday,
November 16, 2013. Hundreds of students from various schools
around the greater Miami area and the Keys will be
performing their selections. This is the first time in recent years
that DCS has received such an honor, and we are excited to
host this fantastic event that will feature some of the top music
students from around South Florida.
Over the last few years, DCS
students have consistently
received superior and
excellent ratings (the two
highest ratings possible) for
their excellent work and
performances at the FBA Solo
and Ensemble Music Festival.
Well done DCS!
Elementary Field Trips & Activities
Date
Field Trip/Activity
Grade Level
Nov. 19
Thanksgiving Feast
5K
Nov. 20
Thanksgiving Feast
3K & 4K
Nov. 22
Farm Animals (in-house)
2K
Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Feast
2nd Grade
Nov. 26
Thanksgiving Feast
1st Grade
We are
honored to
host this
incredible
event!
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Varsity Football Schedule 2013
Date
Opponent
Site
Time
Nov. 8
Homecoming Game
Westland Hialeah
Home
7:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys Soccer Schedule 2013
Date
Opponent
Site
Time
Nov. 5
Greater Miami Academy
Home
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 12
Hebrew Academy
Home
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 13
Hillel
Home
3:30 p.m.
Nov. 18
SLAM Charter School
Home
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 19
International Studies
Home
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 21
Miami Country Day
Away
7:00 p.m.
JH Boys Soccer Schedule 2013
“DCS is
what?”
“RED
HOT!!
!”
Date
Opponent
Site
Time
Nov. 7
Palmer Trinity
Away
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 12
Cushman
Away
4:30 p.m.
Nov. 16
Florida Christian
Home
11:00 a.m.
Nov. 26
Miami Country Day
Away
5:30 p.m.
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Varsity Girls Soccer Schedule 2013
Date
Opponent
Site
Time
Nov. 2
Ransom Everglades
Away
1:00 p.m.
Nov. 4
Greater Miami
Academy
Home
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 7
South Florida Heat
Away
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 14
Hillel
Home
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 15
Doctors Charter
Away
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 18
SLAM Academy
Away
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 21
Miami Country Day
Away
5:00 p.m.
Nov. 25
Archbishop Curley
Home
4:00 p.m.
Cross Country Schedule 2013
Date
Opponent
Nov. 2
Regionals
Nov. 9
State Championship
Site
Westminster
Academy
Apalachee
Regional Park
in Tallahassee
B/A
9:45 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
Varsity Boys Basketball Schedule 2013
Date
Opponent
Site
Time
Nov. 12
Pre-Season Classic
vs. Calusa
Florida Christian
School
6:00 p.m.
Nov. 14
Pre-Season Classic
vs. Calusa
Florida Christian
School
7:30 p.m.
Nov. 21
SLAM Academy
Home
6:00 p.m.
Nov. 22
Hialeah Gardens
Away
7:30 p.m.
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JH Girls Soccer Schedule 2013
Date
Opponent
Site
Time
Nov. 7
Palmer Trinity
Away
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 8
Carrollton
Away
4:00 p.m.
Nov. 12
Cushman
Away
3:30 p.m.
Nov. 16
Florida Christian
Home
10:00 a.m.
Nov. 26
Miami Country Day
Away
4:00 p.m.
JV Boys Basketball Schedule 2013
Date
Opponent
Site
Time
Nov. 21
SLAM Academy
Home
4:30 p.m.
Nov. 22
Hialeah Gardens
Away
6:00 p.m.
JH Boys Basketball Schedule 2013
Date
Opponent
Site
B/A
Nov. 25
Ransom
Away
5:00/6:00 p.m.
Nov. 26
Miami Country Day
Away
3:30 (A)
Get ready Crusaders! DCS’s annual Christmas
Shoppe is coming to town!! During the week of
December 2-6, students will have an opportunity
to purchase items from our festive store. More
information will be sent home in the days ahead.