THE WIGO WHAT IS GOING ON

DECEMBER

2014

UPCOMING EVENTS DCS Taste & Auction Elementary & Secondary Band Christmas Concerts & Much More!

SCHOOL CALENDAR December 6 2014 DCS Taste & Auction December 8 Elementary Band Christmas Concert December 9 Secondary Band Christmas Concert December 19 2K-6

th Grade Christmas Parties

CHAPEL SCHEDULE December 9 5K-2

nd Grade Chapel

December 11 3

rd-6

th Grade Chapel

December 19 2K-6

th Combined Sing-A-Long

Chapel December 19 Early Dismissal at 12:30 December 22 – January 2 Christmas Holiday – No School

Seasons Greetings! We have so much to be

thankful for at DCS! In the month of October,

our elementary students began a new series

entitled “Sowing Good Seed.” The students

learned what the Word says about sowing and

reaping and are being challenged to become

laborers of the Lord’s harvest. Their verse was

Galatians 6:7-9:

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for

whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh

reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit

will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us

not grow weary while doing good, for in due

season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

Throughout the month of November and

continuing into December, the students will be

focusing on kindness and compassion. We look

forward to all that this time of year brings and

wish all of our families a blessed holiday season!

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Last month, the DCS Band hosted a Saturday School for all beginning band students which included the 5th grade band and some new 6th grade band members. The students had the opportunity to work with four different instructors: Mr. Shaw, Ms. Elliott, Ms. Rodriguez, and Mr. Elliott. Each instructor worked with the students one-on-one, as well as in sections, on their specific instrument. They learned new notes and songs, how to properly care for and clean their instruments, and at-home practicing techniques. It was a very successful day! The beginning band students are progressing well this year. Many of them continue to go to the after school practice and help classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We look forward to watching their improvement as the year goes on.

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On Tuesday, October 31st, thirty

students from grades 1st through 8th

represented DCS at the 2014

Regional FACCS Spelling Bee

Competition. Ten of our students

made it past the preliminary round

to the final round of competition. A

special congratulation to 7th grader

Miguel Taveras who won first place

in the 7th grade division! Miguel

qualified to attend the State

Competition in Orlando.

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Left, Miguel Taveras celebrating his first place win. Right, Eric Terry, Miguel Taveras, & Reaiah Cummings excited to represent DCS at the 2014 FACCS Regional Spelling Bee.

Mrs. Hill’s and Mrs. Miles’ 4K students have

been learning about the human body and how

to make healthy choices.

Recently, the students had to create life-size

models of themselves and identify all of the

parts of the body.

To complete their lesson on health and

nutrition, the 4Kers visited Whole Foods

Market. They had so much fun learning about

the fruits and vegetables that God made and

how they help keep their bodies healthy. They

also tried a green smoothie made of spinach,

avocado, pineapple, and apple juice. It was so

good that some even asked for seconds! To

end the day, the students decorated cupcakes

and had a healthy lunch with their friends.

We love that these little ones are such curious

learners and pray they continue to live by the

healthy habits they have learned.

WE’VE GOT JOY! The J-O-Y award stands for Jesus, others, you. We are teaching our students to put Jesus first in their lives and think of others before themselves. Our verse is Luke 6:31, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” The students can earn a JOY ticket for demonstrating kindness, and/or for exemplifying a joyful spirit. The teachers bring the earned tickets to chapel, put them in the envelope, and Mrs. Alexander pulls a ticket out of the envelope. That student earns lunch with the principal and the honor of hanging the JOY award on his/her classroom door. It becomes a great tool to encourage kindness, the antithesis of bullying. Our chapel theme this month is the biblical principle of kindness and compassion, coinciding perfectly with the JOY award.

November was a busy month for the second graders! They started with a

fun-filled field trip to Zoo Miami. It was a learning adventure that included

presentations with animals, Q & A time with the Zookeepers, Tram Rides,

Camel Rides, and much more! This month, the students focused on the

verse 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “In everything give thanks.” They had a blast at

their Thanksgiving Feast celebration and shared

what they were thankful for. The following are

some of their responses: Jesus, family, friends,

food, health, Dade Christian School, pets, church

and home. In addition, the students had been

involved in a school-wide community service

project preparing shoeboxes filled with gifts for

Samaritan’s Purse. These boxes will help reach

children worldwide with the good news

of God’s love.

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Recently, the third grade students had an opportunity to take an exciting field trip to the Creation Studies

Institute in Fort Lauderdale. Once there, the students received a special tour of the Creation Discovery Museum

where they learned about the dinosaurs and how they are referenced in the Bible! Students even participated in

hands-on workshops where they excavated dinosaur bones and made their very own fossil out of clay.

Mrs. Diaz’s and Mrs. Rodriguez’s classes enjoyed their afternoon of learning and dubbed the experience a “cool

field trip!”

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“I have worked here for 15 years and I truly love

what I do.” –Mrs. Sandra Miles

This month’s faculty spotlight honoree is Mrs. Sandra Miles! The

Lord called her to teach at DCS 15 years ago, and she has

faithfully served our families ever since. It is evident Mrs. Miles

loves what she does. The always-fashionable teacher sat down

with us to share a little bit about herself and her role at DCS.

Q1: What classes and grade levels do you teach?

A: I teach 4K.

Q2: What do you love about Dade Christian School?

A: Lots of things! I love the community. I feel like we are a

family.

Q3: How do you try to provide a unique learning experience in

your classroom?

A: I try to make it fun because I teach the little ones. I try to do

hands-on, expressive things for them so that it’s easier for them

to remember.

Q4: What kind of impact do you wish to have on your

students?

A: That they would know that God loves us no matter who we

are or what we do, we just have to trust, have faith, and believe

in Him.

Q5: Anything else you would like to share?

A: I have worked here for 15 years and I truly love what I do. I

enjoy getting up in the morning and coming to school. Other

than that, my life revolves around my two boys and my husband.

Faculty Spotlight

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This event is open to all of our DCS

families & friends. Free Admission

For more information,

please contact Mr. Shaw

at 305-827-8772 or

lshaw@dadechristian.org

Throughout the month of November, the babies in the EC have

been focusing on thankfulness, the Thanksgiving holiday, and the

Mayflower. Getting a head start at an early age, ranging from 3

months to 23 months, the babies have also been learning about

the color brown, rectangles, the number 4, and the letters G and H.

Up next in December, the students will focus on learning about

Jesus’ birth and doing special projects for the Christmas holiday. In

addition, they will be learning about the color green, star shapes,

the number 5, and the letters I and J. These lessons are giving our

little ones a boost for when they begin preschool.

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Support the Seniors!

CHRISTMAS GRAMS $5.00 each

Sold in the Main Hallway

Beginning December 9

Parents you deserve a break! Leave the kids with us and enjoy an evening out. Take some YOU time…go shopping, enjoy dinner

and/or a movie with your spouse or friends, or just have some quiet time at home, and leave the

fun stuff with your children to us!

Saturday, December 20 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

NTBC Kid’s Town Worship Center Ages: 4-12 years old / Cost: $10 per child

Check out what’s new this fall! We are so blessed about all that God is doing and the many exciting things going on here at New Testament Baptist Church. From the very beginning, our church has always been about helping people strengthen their relationship with God, getting them to meet some really great people, and finding their place in church. We believe the improvements we are making will give us more opportunities to continue to accomplish this and so much more. Take a look at what’s coming up. For more information please visit www.ntbcfl.org or call (305) 827-8728.

On Saturday, November 1, the students of 4:12 served

the residents at Miami Rescue Mission. Miami Rescue Mission reaches the least, the last and the

lost of our communities to inspire hope with human

compassion and the love of God. MRM serves the less

fortunate in Miami and provides Christian discipleship

programs for adults and out-of-school programs for "At-

risk" youth. Last year, MRM provided 637,000 meals,

223,000 bed nights and 100,000 hours of education and

career assistance. 450 people gained employment and

are now living as productive citizens. NTBC is proud to

partner with this life-changing ministry.

Don't Miss Our Christmas Cantata!

We invite you, your family, and friends to join us this Christmas Season to celebrate our Lord and Savior's birth. The NTBC Choir combined with our Dade Christian School Choir, presents our musical tribute to the Christmas Season, Our King Has Come: the joyful sounds of Christmas. Come and join us as we celebrate the joyful sounds of Christmas through music on Saturday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the church auditorium. Admission is FREE! For more information please contact Marcia Lopez in the church office at 305.827.8728 or at mlopez@newtestbaptist.org. We look forward to seeing you there!