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Dade Christian School

Wha t do es i t m ea n t o “ k e e p i t

r ea l?” Now m ore th an ev er, our

s oci et y, o ur s c h oo ls , a n d o ur

ch urc hes are crav i ng a ut he nt ic it y.

I t is a b ou t l iv i n g a l ife th at is

pl eas i ng to G o d a nd o n ly G o d. I t ’s

ab out b e in g op en a nd h on es t wit h

on e a n oth er. I t ’s a d mit ti n g we ar e

f la wed, a nd i n do i ng s o, as k i ng f or

he l p. It’s ab o ut s peak i n g t he t rut h i n lov e.

“ Tru th wi th ou t L ov e is b r ut al it y . Lov e wit ho ut tru th is

h y po cris y .” –Warre n W iers be

We polled a few of our students and faculty members about what “Keeping

it Real” means to them. Here’s what they had to say:

“To be honest with yourself and who you are.”

“Being faithful and being truthful with yourself and your peers.”

“Having faith in God and being real with yourself and others around you.”

“Being who you are and not trying to be something you’re not.”

“Being who God has called you to be.”

Lov i ng, g iv i ng, s erv i ng – t hat’s h o w t o ke e p i t re al !

Fat h er, m ake us pas s io na te ! G iv e us a s ens e of i nt egr it y, a n d a

des ire to l iv e it o ut ev ery d ay. L et our gr eat es t jo y c o me fr om

pl eas i ng Y ou . I n J es us ’ n am e, a m en .

Special Events

Phil Wickham Concert

Mother & Son Football

Date

Scholastic Book Fair

& Much More!

Important Reminders

September 10 Secondary Chapel with Guest Speaker Derek Avilez

September 11 Elem. Patriot’s Day Chapel

September 12 Phil Wickham Concert

September 16 Costco Membership

September 16-19 Scholastic Book Fair

September 21 Mother & Son Football Date

Marlins Band Performance

September 23 Secondary Picture Day

September 24 Elementary Picture Day

September 26 Early Dismissal at 12:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 2014

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5th & 6th Grade Scientists in Action!

Engaged! Exploring! Explaining!

Evaluating! These are the actions you

will find taking place in the fifth and

sixth grade science classroom this year.

The new 21st century curriculum

teaches higher-order thinking skills and

offers a hands-on approach to

learning.

During their first science lab, our fifth

grade students explored how scient ists

collect and interpret data using

thermometers. Our students were

asked to determine why scient ists use

thermometers to test the temperature

of the water instead of relying on their

sense of touch. The fifth graders came

to the conclusion that a thermometer

provides a more objective answer in

the form of degrees, rather than relying

on the subjective feeling of simply

touching the water.

In learning how scient ists classify

organisms, the sixth graders classified a

set of seeds by sort ing them into groups

based on shared characterist ics – size,

color, and shape. The students

discovered that scient ists use this same

method to classify organisms.

These labs provide the students with a

practical visual experience that brings

the text to life.

Sixth grade students working together to classify seeds based on shared characteristics.

We invite you and your family to visit our Scholastic Book Fair and experience a celebration of reading that provides

families the opportunity to get involved in a universal mission: encouraging kids to read everyday, so they can

lead better lives.

Since there will never be a substitute for a parent’s direct involvement in his/her child’s education, please make

plans to visit our Book Fair.

We will be open Tuesday through Friday, before school starting at 7:00 a.m. and after school until 4:30 p.m. On

Wednesday, we will have extended hours until 7:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

SCHOLASTIC

BOOK FAIR

SEPTEMBER

16-19

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Darien loves that he

can log into his

e-books and take

notes on the pages.

It's a great tool,

especially for

studying. The

Microsoft OneNote

App helps him stay

organized.

"I really like it

because it has flash,

so I can access more

websites. The fact

that Office is on there

is great.”

For Bradley, who

prefers e-books,

having the iPad is

great. He can carry

all of his books in one

convenient location.

What he likes most is

that he can take

notes a lot faster and

keep up in class.

WHAT

OUR

STUDENTS

HAVE TO

SAY

ABOUT

THE

ELITEPADS

AND

iPADS

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

“My passion, my heart, is that they walk away from

here loving God.”

Miss Cathy Cryer

This month’s faculty spotlight honoree is Miss Cathy

Cryer! The Lord called her to teach at DCS 30 years

ago, and she has faithfully served our families ever since. Miss Cryer plays an invaluable role in the lives

of her students. Her passion for science is undeniable

and the impact she has made is immeasurable. Get to know a little more about this dedicated teacher.

Q1: What classes and grade levels do you teach? A: I teach 7t h grade life science, 8t h grade Earth

science and 12t h grade marine biology.

Q2: What do you love about Dade Christian School? A: It’s my family. It’s my 30t h year here, so this has

become my family. I can freely teach about God

and creation. I can present the plan of salvation to my students to start the year off with. I can go to

anybody for help, if I need help. I can stop and pray

with somebody anytime I want. I can incorporate

God’s word in every lesson I do. It’s endless what I love about Dade Christian.

Q3: How do you try to provide a unique learning experience in your classroom? A: I am a total hands-on girl. I think if they can feel it,

touch it, see it, do it, they’re going to get it. My goal

through these animals is for the students to learn to be gentle and kind and caring with a pet. The goal is

that they will treat humans the same way. The

marine biology [students] do fish tanks, we get them scuba certified and we do all kinds of little labs within

the day, within the week, within the month -- just

something that they can touch and feel.

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

students? A: #1 to… ah, I’ll probably cry… my passion, my heart, is that they walk away from here loving God

and that they know if they put Him first in their life,

their life will come together. There’ll be hard times,

but He’ll help them through that . That salvation will be there; that they’re a true believer. Like this year’s

theme is “Keep It Real.” That these kids will come

back and say, “You know Miss Cryer, if anything you taught me that you were real. You let us know what

you were going through, you let us know how God

helped you, and you were transparent with us.”

Q5: Anything else you would like to share? A: I don’t know. Anything else you want to know

about me? I scuba dive, I snorkel, I love riding roller coasters, I’ve been nominated twice for teacher of

the year, and I love my family.

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Go. See. Serve. A mission trip: one phrase that could mean so many different

things. Most people who hear the phrase mission trip think of a group of

people sent out to provide food and water for the poor in other parts of the

world. This summer, I went on my second mission trip. Last year I went to

Argentina, but this year I had the opportunity to go to Paraguay. The church I

attend, International Bible Baptist or better known as I.B.B., is a mission-

oriented church. That means my church supports missionaries that have been

sent from our church to other parts of the country to spread the word of God.

When we have a mission trip there are normally three teams of about 10-15

students with two adult leaders who are sent to three different countries

containing a missionary we support at church. Each year there is a different set

of countries selected to visit. This year the countries were London, Paraguay, and Peru.

One thing that separates I.B.B. mission trips

from other mission trips is what we actually do on the

trips. We mainly visit under-developed countries, not

all the time, and are there for around 2 ½ weeks. Two

days before we actually leave to our designated

country, we are taught a series of mime dramas that

represent hope for the people. Everyone has a part, this

year I performed as a demon, an accuser, someone who

tempts with money, and a clown. We do dramas

because people can relate to certain roles and because

most of the time there is a language barrier.

When the team and I arrived in Paraguay we

stayed at an orphanage in Asunción run by a missionary and his wife. We were only there for a day and

spent the majority of the two weeks in Ciudad del Este with another missionary named Clint. While on

these trips where we stay is sometimes a guessing game, but luckily we got to stay in the basement of the

church, which meant we didn’t have to keep searching for a location every

night. Everyday started early and ended late because Clint was able to get

us into schools to perform our dramas. By the end of the trip, we had

probably performed for over 4,000 people and did over 100 dramas. Even

though we all work hard during the year to raise the money for these trips

just to perform dramas people may not be watching, it’s worth it because

there might be that one person who’s paying attention and that can make all

the difference. Mission trips have changed my perspective on many things

and they taught me to be grateful for what I have, be all that God has made

me to be, and how to grow closer with others on the same walk of faith.

STANDOUT STUDENT SAVANAH SANCHEZ Shares Her Experience in Paraguay

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SENIOR TRIP

Please submit your Senior Trip Registration

Form and first payment to Mr. Famer, by September 19. If you have any questions,

please email Mr. Farmer at sfarmer@dadechristian.org

SAT

Registration Deadline: September 12

Test Date: October 11

ACT

Registration Deadline: September 19

Test Date: October 25

SECONDARY REMINDERS!

For more information, please contact the Secondary Office at 305-827-8722.

Just before the first day of school, our seniors set off for Camp Sparta,

north of Lake Placid. Senior Camp is a time for the soon-to-be

graduates to come together and bond spiritually and socially with

one another. The students were divided into teams and participated

in various games and activities, including walking a tightrope

suspended high amongst the trees! Each game required the

students to rely on and encourage one another, further establishing

their relationships. This year, the senior class chose ohana, meaning

family, as their class motto. A special thank you to our guest speaker,

Pastor Ron Wallace, and to our incredible chaperones: Mr. Adams,

Miss Cryer, Mr. DeCoro, Mr. Farmer, Mrs. Galindo, Mr. Leger and Mrs.

Platon. We hope the graduating class of 2015 will look back on their

camp experience and remember fondly the weekend they shared

together.

SENIOR CAMP 2014

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What’s Happening at DCS

Dade Christian School Band

will be performing On the

Field

at 1:10 PM on

SEPT

School Picture

Day is coming!

Secondary Students Tuesday, September 23

Elementary Students Wednesday,

September 24

CLICK

HERE

TO

PURCHASE

TICKETS

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NTBC – CHURCH INFORMATION

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.

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

NTBC Kid’s Town Worship Center

Bible Study & Art Journa ling Class

Tues days f r om 4 :00 – 5 :00 p. m.

Jo in us as we s tudy God ’s wo rd , g ro w in

in t imacy with H im, and c reat e a pe rs ona l ,

un ique , and v is ual reco rd o f ou r s p i r itua l

jou rney .

Fo r mo re in fo r mat ion , p leas e con tact Febe

Ro me ro at ib f eebs @g ma i l .co m

For more information please v isit www.ntbcfl.org or call (305) 827-8728.

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.

Carl Kerby and Juan Valdez will be joining us for a fast paced

and media savvy presentation on

“Media & Culture”

Friday, September 26

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. NTBC Broward Campus

13900 Griffin Road

Southwest Ranches, FL 33330

Coffee and

Chick-fil-A snacks will be provided

JOY Ladies Ministry

JOIN US!

FRIDAY MORNINGS 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

THURSDAY EVENINGS 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

For more information, please contact Wanda

Granda at wgranda@newtestbaptist.org

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Lower Elementary (5K-2nd)

September 9 September 16

September 23

September 30

Secondary

Chapel takes

place every

Wednesday at 9:25 a.m. in the

auditorium.

Join us on

Wednesday, September 10 at

9:25 a.m. in the

auditorium, as

DCS graduate

and firefighter

Derek Avilez will

be sharing his

inspiring

testimony about

his critical

accident that

spiritually and

physically

changed his life.

September 3

September 10

September 17

September 24

Upper Elementary (3rd-6th)

September 11

September 18 September 25

SECONDARY CHAPEL The theme for High School Chapel this year is “Keeping it Real .” Through a variety

of series, we will explore what it really means to keep it real, and teach the

students how to keep it real for Christ. For the month of September, we will discuss

image with a series entitled DeathtoSelfie. Pastor F. opened this series with a

powerful message and the key verse, Genesis 1:27: “So God created man in His

own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created

them.”

This year, we are challenging our students to become servant leaders. The theme

for the month of September is “service.” In our last chapel, Pastor Adam Martinez

delivered a great message. One of the key verses was John 13:14 -15: "If I then, the

Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet , you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.” The

students were challenged to seek opportunities to serve.

YOU’RE INVITED!

Join us on Thursday, September 11 at 8:10 a.m. for a special Patriot’s Day Chapel in remembrance of 9/11. During this time, we will honor our DCS parents, relatives and friends who serve as Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Paramedics/Fire Rescue and members of the Armed Forces by publicly recognizing them as they serve our great nation and bring strength, care and hope to so many in their time of need.

Parents

Welcome!

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Varsity Football Schedule 2014

JV/Varsity Volleyball Schedule 2014

JV Football Schedule 2014

Date Opponent Site JV/Var. Time

Sept. 8 Barbara Goleman Home 3:30/5:00

Sept. 9 Sagemont Away 3:30/5:00

Sept. 11 Hillel Home 5:00 (JV)

Sept. 16 Doctors Charter Home 3:30 /5:00

Sept. 18 SLAM Away 5:00 /6:30

Sept. 22 University School Home 3:30/5:00

Sept. 23 SLAM Home 5:00/6:30

Sept. 29 Doctors Charter Away 3:30/5:00

Date Opponent Site Time

Sept. 10 Doral Academy Home 4:00 p.m.

Sept. 18 Glades Day School Away 6:00 p.m.

Sept. 25 Keys Gate Charter Home 6:00 p.m.

Date Opponent Site Time

Sept. 11 Somerset Academ y Home 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 19 Champagnat Catholic

School Away 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 Golden Gate High

(Naples) Away 7:00 p.m.

“DCS is

what?”

“RED

HOT!!!”

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Junior High Volleyball Schedule 2014

Date Opponent Site Time

Sept. 8 Westminster Academ y Away 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 Cushman Away 4:00 p.m.

Sept. 12 Doctors Charter Home 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 SLAM Academ y Away 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 23 SLAM Academ y Home 3:30 p.m.

Sept. 24 Florida Christian Home 3:30 p.m.

Cross Country Schedule 2014

Date Opponent Site B/A

Sept. 11 Pine Crest Mills Pond

Park 3:00 p.m.

Sept. 18 Westminster Academ y

Open #1 WA 4:00 p.m.

Sept. 23 Home Meet #1 DCS 4:00 p.m.

Sept. 27 Spanish River South County

Regional Park 7:30 a.m.