VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 AUGUST 2010 A BLESSING TO BE …3 ADVANCING THE MISSION Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible

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Although it seems that way every year, this school year is going to be especially busy. On top of the normal day-to-day teaching, we will be under-taking a rigorous self-study in prepara-tion for an accreditation team’s visit in the spring. That process will involve an extensive amount of reflection on our current practices, our planning for the future, and our accompanying docu-mentation. All constituents participating in and impacted by our program (board, administration, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members) will be involved in some aspect of this process. Both via the process itself and through the subsequent recommenda-tions of the visiting team, we desire to grow and mature in our capacity to de-liver to our students “an education that is excellent and which instills Biblical principles to guide their lives.”

As much as this sort of outside ac-countability and thorough introspec-tion can be a good and necessary thing, there are inherent dangers. Any time humans (and, by extension, human institutions) look at themselves long enough, there will be a tendency to love what we see (leading to pride) or hate what we see (leading to despair). Part of the biblical antidote to that is to force our self-evaluation through the filter of God’s assessment of us and our ef-forts. Through His Word, we learn that our greatest achievements are but filthy rags and our weakest efforts can be used in mighty ways. However, another valid biblical solution for preventing self-reflection from turning into a narcissis-tic self-absorption is to get our eyes off of ourselves and to look to ways we can serve others. Hence, in a year that a large amount of self-study is required, I have

chosen for our theme “A Blessing to be Shared.”

In Matthew 10:1-8, Jesus tells the disciples that they have been imbued with some remarkable, mi-raculous gifts. These gifts will soon be used to further the spread of the King-dom. Knowing their hearts, though, He instructed them not to hoard these gifts, to somehow use them for their own benefit, but to pour them out gener-ously for the benefit of a lost and dying world. His foundational rationale for that instruction comes in verse 8 when he reminds them that “Freely you have received, freely give.”

The benefits of a Decatur Heritage education are many. Our students will become repositories of great stores of knowledge and skills. We live in a world where the (encouraged) sole pragmatic benefit of that would be to acquire a better job and greater wealth and pres-tige. We endeavor to teach that the ben-efits accruing to our students are kept in stewardship for the purpose of better serving others and honoring God. In our newsletter this year, I will delineate ways in which our school strives to teach our students to share the blessings of their education with others, both now and af-ter they graduate. We have been greatly blessed at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy – we are compelled by the ex-ample and command of Christ to share that blessing!

Our LeadershipMr. Scott Mayo HeadmasterMr. Jeremy Jones K-12 Chief Learning LeaderMr. Michael Holiday Assistant PrincipalMr. Steve Atchley Athletic Director & Baseball CoachMrs. Scarlet Bolan Food Service DirectorMrs. Melissa Ross Guidance CounselorMrs. Heather Sasser Chief Financial Officer

Board of TrusteesMr. Greg Stephenson, Chairman

Mrs. Blythe Bowman Mrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Dan Hicks Mr. Neal Holland Dr. Vernon Hurst Mr. Calvin McBride Mr. Stratton Orr Mr. Blake Temple Mr. Skip Thompson

Faculty and StaffMrs. Fanny Adams LibrarianMrs. Paula Armstrong Math, PE & Basketball CoachMrs. Debbie Bishop K5Mrs. Glenda Briley MusicMiss Leslie Brown ScienceMrs. Libby Brown Projects CoordinatorMrs. Connie Cambron Math & ScienceMr. Travis Case PE & Basketball CoachMrs. Leigh Ann Chiles Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Kelly Cimino English & LogicMr. John Cochran HistoryMrs. Kathy Coffey 1st GradeMrs. Tina Cooper Athletic SecretaryMrs. Debbie Crews 3rd GradeMrs. Susan Crites Lower School SecretaryMrs. Jennifer Densmore 3rd & 4th GradeMr. Mark Eady 5th & 6th GradeMrs. Teresa Hall Extended DayMrs. Mary Kay Hodges 2nd GradeMrs. Yvonne Holiday PE, Yearbook & Volleyball CoachMrs. Linda Holland EnglishMrs. Sandra Howard ScienceMrs. Laurie Hurt Lower School AideMrs. Carole Janorschke Upper School SecretaryMrs. Karen Keith Science & MathMrs. Miriam Kinworthy Technology & MediaMrs. Tammy Legg Extended DayMrs. Amy Little Health RoomMrs. Donna Mayo Financial SecretaryMrs. Mary Gail Olinger SpanishMrs. Donna Oliver MathMr. Ty Patterson BibleMiss Lyndsey Prickett 5th & 6th GradeMrs. Kim Reeves MathMrs. Leah Reid 5th & 6th GradeMrs. Jo Sain Cafeteria StaffMrs. Cathy Schmid 4th GradeMrs. Melissa Simpson Cafeteria StaffMrs. Brenda Smith 2nd GradeMrs. Sandy Stephenson 5th & 6th GradeMrs. Cathy Strom Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Jodi Suggs K5 Half DayMrs. Angie Teichmiller English & HistoryMrs. Amy Tubbs ArtMrs. Laura Tucker ArtMrs. Ginger Ward 1st Grade Mrs. Barbara Wright Technology

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“CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE” SUMMER 2010‘INSPIRE the HEART and CHALLENGE the MIND’

The month of June was filled with a host of activities. The goal for CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE was to offer, not only to Decatur Heritage students but to all students in the Decatur area, opportunities to discover the world through scholarship, exploration and participation! The event led by Mrs. Brenda Smith offered fishing, chemistry, robotics, jazz dancing, art, book clubs, cooking, athletic camps, individual academic instruction, and much more! More than 160 students participated!

Vanderbilt student John Woller demonstrates measurement and weight in “Crazy CHEMworks” to Colby Reeves, who attends Chestnut Grove.

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An American Girl book club, led by DHCA alumni Mary Kate Barthel and Paizley Coffey, provided an amazing environment to read and learn. Grace Haulie Johnson, Maddie Eubanks, Emilia Suggs, Alex Joseph, Juliana Hudry and Tegwen Buckner participated in the club.

Jack Orr standing left is a fully clad robot! “WE-DO Robotics” was led by Cathy Strom. Jack attends Leon Sheffield Magnet school.

Haitian missionaries Swanee and Karen Schwanz share their experiences in Haiti.

DHCA students Abrey Holmes, Anna McWhorter and Hannah Gladish get acquainted with Chelsie Judah (second from left), a Danville High student, who participated in Driver’s Ed. Thanks to Lynn Layton Chevrolet for providing the car and to Mr. Craig Rogers for teaching.

Anna Grace Morris, is using the math formula of area to determine how many tiles would be needed to retile the hallway. She is a 5th grader at Eastwood.

Jake Newton, a new DHCA 5th grader, uses M&Ms to make a bar graph in the “Marvelous Math” class.

Using “The Math Curse” by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, alumnus Emily Clark writes students’ ideas on the board. Emily is entering her senior year at Union University pursuing a degree in education.

Students participating in PROJECT PASSPORT journeyed to Mexico with former missionaries Ashley and Marshall Cheshier. Ashley attended DHCA prior to serving in Mexico and Marshall is a junior.

Brooklyn Parker and Gracie Fuller, a student at Decatur City Magnet, participate in “Cooking It Up” facilitated by Vanessa Pappenburg.

Carter Sample takes his turn in striking a piñata. Students learned the “game song” as the player approached their turn in Project Passport to Mexico.

DHCA MAKING A TV DEBUTAppearing on Local Channel 56, WYAM,

Charter Cable 20 and PCL 56

Starring Lida, Stratton, Lucy, and Willis Orr (pictured left), Brooklyn Parker and Landon Smith (pictured right).

Showcasing “CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE” Fall 2010

Classes begin September 2010Forms available online at www.dhca.org

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Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Memorials, honorariums, and gifts may be mailed to DHCA, P. O. Box 5659, Decatur, AL 35601-0659

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Adam Quinn, pictured above, won the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy contest at the local level for his essay, “Does America Still Have Heroes?” This speech/essay contest for 9th-12th grade students is designed to foster patriotism by allowing students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a three to five minute essay based on an annual theme. His essay has been entered in the state competition and winners will receive a scholarship and trip to Washington D.C.

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Recently, James Vinton was chosen to participate in the Joe Wheeler Youth Tour in Montgomery. He was one of three students from the north Alabama area chosen to receive a $1,500 youth tour scholarship and an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. James, along with forty-four students from across the state, traveled to Washington, D.C. the week of June 12-17. The week was spent touring historical sites in

Washington. Some of James’ favorites included visiting the Capitol, eating at the Hard Rock Café and the Sunset Parade where the Marine Band performed and honored fallen Marines with gun formations and salutes. Congratulations, James!

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NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONEXTENDED DAY12noon to 5:30pmStudents in kindergarten through 8th gradeForms are available in the Lower School office

The order form for the first week of school is available on the school website at www.dhca.org for your convenience. Please complete one order form for each student, attach payment and mail to DHCA Cafeteria, P. O. Box 5659, Decatur, AL 35601-0659.

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KEY CLUBAll 9th through 12th grade students are encouraged and eligible to join Key Club this year. We have an exciting year ahead with many community and school service projects planned.We will be hosting the FALL RALLY for Division 1. Our own Adam Quinn is Lt. Governor of our Division and we need to support him 100%!Service hours, special projects, Kiwanis luncheons, and rec-ognition are just a few of the POSITIVE benefits from joining Key Club.Talk to Adam Quinn, Trey McLemore, Carter Peevey, Grace Harris, James Vinton or Landon Little for more information to become a member of DHCA Key Club.

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Jerrie Ash, loving mother to our K-12 Chief Learning Leader, Jeremy Jones, and grandmother to Walker, Will and Katie, went home to be with the Lord in June. She spent her work career as a registered nurse at Parkway Medical Center and an

intake supervisor for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance Co. of Alabama.A close friend of Mrs. Ash described her as the most giving person she has ever known. She was unsel!sh, never drawing attention or honor to herself but always giving and ministering to others. "e friend continued, “Jerrie was the most inspirational person I have ever known. She always knew what to say and when to call or visit. She will be greatly missed by many, many people.”"e Decatur Heritage family extends its most heartfelt sympathy to Jeremy, Rosellen, Walker, Will and Katie.

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HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member in good standing with the Association of Christian Schools International.

Pictured left to right: Parker Sparkman, Kyle Lasch, Austin Sharp, Ethan Thomas, Taylor Bolan, Luke Bolan, Chandler Sparkman, Bridget Bradford, Logan Wren, Savanna Naylor, Reagan Spencer, Amanda Ballentine, Ashlyn Kurzhal, and Kayla Eaton.

DHCA 6th GRADE WASHINGTON DC TRIPLate afternoon on Wednesday, May 12, fourteen sixth graders, nine parents and two teachers boarded a brand new 55-passenger bus headed to our nation’s capital. Friday morning began the jam-packed tour of Washington with a tour of the Capitol led by Congressman Robert Alderholt and his staff.

During the four-day stay, the students toured the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Gallery of Art, Ford’s Theatre, Arlington Cemetery, the war memorials, Albert Einstein Memorial, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the Smithsonian museums, the National Archives, the 9-11 Memorial at the Pentagon, Washington Monument, the White House, Mount Vernon, Iwo Jima and the FDR Memorial.

The group is pictured above after attending worship service on Sunday morning at the National Cathedral. Three of our students, Kyle Lash, Luke Bolan and Taylor Bolan were honored to deliver the communion to the table during the service.

Plans for the May 2011 trip will begin early in the new school year for 6th grade students. Fundraising will begin so that all sixth graders will be able to attend.

PARENT ASSOCIATION KICK OFF MEETING

Wednesday, August 118:15amAll parents are invited to attend

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The graduating classes of 1999 and 2000 held a joint ten-year class reunion May 22, 2010, at Fulins Asian Restaurant in Decatur.

Nine alumni attended the event. They are pictured above left to right: Emily Hicks Garcia, Jennifer Reynolds, Kyle Wells, Alison McNutt Prevatt, Chris Gilliland, Emily Keenum Solomon, Jon Piper, Anne DeKoker and Heather Harris.

The evening was spent sharing memories and telling stories of their experiences during their time at Decatur Heritage. The highlight of the evening was speaking via Skype to fellow alumnus Maria Doerter Caceres who lives in Chile with her husband.

The reunion was a success and the classes of 1999 and 2000 are looking forward to keeping in touch with one another and getting together again soon!

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Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

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