Junior High Copper Art

 Junior High students have been making copper tiles in art class the last couple of weeks.  Copper sheet is placed over a pattern and the student then uses a stylus to transfer the image to the copper.  Students can choose to leave the copper bright or "antique" it with steel wool.

The copper art project is a tradition in Mrs. Tritz's junior high art class.

Edible Plants Field Trip

Mr. Curro's Biology Class enjoyed a field trip to learn about edible plants in our local area Thursday, September 13.  Mr. Randy Barnes provided the instruction as the students learned a variety of plants whose berries, leaves, or roots are safe to eat.

Varsity Girls off to a Strong Start

Becca goes for a BIG block at the net...

by Tom Navarrette

The Lady Eagles Varsity Volleyball squad got off to a strong start September 4th with their opener against league rival Denver Eagles. The match was played on the road in Aurora. The Eagles opened strong against the Denver team and never looked back, winning in three decisive sets. The enrire team played good volleyball, with Rebecca Wade and Rebecca Pranger leading the way.  Keely Campbell and Kate Lundy, along with Heather Burdges and Carly Romnes, had shining moments as well.

Keely is just about to pound that ball!

DPCA's varsity team consists largely of very young athletes that work well together and have a great friendship and camaraderie with one another.  The girls have been on the road for their first three games, and have accumulated a 2-1 record to date. The Lady Eagles face another tough challenge on Friday, September 14th for the home opener -- come out and support these young ladies!

For a current volleyball schedule, please click here. 

Kaitlynn digs it out.

Did we have fun?  Yes we did!  Becca seems pretty happy!

Turning 30!

We had some fun at school this week helping Miss Davidson celebrate her 30th birthday.  School staff got together and gave Miss D a new car!  See if you can spot it in the pictures...

Happy birthday, Miss D, and thanks for all your commitment and dedication to all of us at DPCA!

Parent Coffee September 12

Parents, remember you are all invited to our first Parent Coffee of the year: September 12, 10:30 AM.  Topics for this first coffee will include a brief update on general school matters (upcoming events, plans, finances, etc.), an overview of technology teaching and curriculum at our school,  and time for any questions parents may have.  The best part is just renewing or strengthening the connection with fellow travelers on the schooling and parenting journey.  We promise to wrap up by 11:15, though if parents need additional time for questions, that will be fine for those who wish to stay.  We hope you can make it!

We will schedule future parent coffees at different times and on different days - so if the morning time on the 12th does not work for some, we'll hope to catch you at a better time later on.

BTSN: PFU's Sweep Family Pentathlon

DPCA, August 23, 2012

Though the competition was stiff (which was probably part of their secret), the Team PFU (Potbellied Fluffy Unicorns) came out on top in the DPCA Back-to-School Night Family Pentathlon.  Showing their impossible-to-beat skills at Moon Ball, Birthday Shuffle, Computer De-bugging, Bball Blast, and Toxic Transfer, the PFU's dominated, posting best times in all but one event.  Though the Question Marks, Team Unknown, Destroyer Fireballs, The Shufflins, and Team Incredibles worked hard, the PFU's just couldn't be stopped. 

With a new school record total time of just 4:93, the PFU's clearly came out ahead of second-place squad Team Incredibles, who posted a very respectable 5:87. 

Highlights of the Pentathlon included seeing Jason  lift all the members of his team who were under 4 ft tall over his head for a better shot at the hoop, watching the teams cope with silence at the Birthday Shuffle,  enjoying a wide variety of team strategies for Moon Ball, and just soaking in all the laughter, fun, and camaraderie as the teams worked together at each event station.

Back-to-School night began with hot-dogs, beans, and chips served up by the staff kitchen crew, potluck desserts brought in by parents, and a brief information meeting in the Eagle cafetorium. A few announcements and reminders followed faculty and staff introductions, and together our school community considered for a few moments our 2012-2013 theme: Running to Win... Eyes Fixed on Jesus.  Mr. Ritschard read the accompanying verses, and briefly commented on the ways in which students and staff would be exploring the theme during the year.  The family Pentathlon in the gym, and a brief time to meet teachers and see classrooms rounded out the evening.

A big thank you to all our staff, parents, and students who came together for a fun evening! 

First Day Smiles

First days of school in the fall are almost always a collection of mixed feelings...  A bit of sadness that summer has wound down, some excitement about the new school year, gladness at reconnecting with friends, and perhaps a little nervousness at a new school year or being away from Mom for the first time.

Wednesday, August 22nd, staff at DPCA welcomed the 2012-2013 student body and parents back to school.  What a joy to see the students coming in -- from the class of 2013 who will graduate in just nine months, to the class of 2025 who are leaving home in a new way to join the kindergarten class, it was a blessing to see how much children had grown, hear of some of their summer adventures, commiserate over summer coming to a close, or just watch as they reconnected with friends at school.

From preschool through the 12th grade, DPCA has enrolled about 115 students for the year, and we're excited about the prospect of another year filled with learning, growth, teamwork, mentoring, discipleship, community service, blessings, challenges, and all the joy that comes from being part of a school community where Christ is honored. 

 
So welcome back to school!  It's going to be a great year...