Jun 14 2013
On the last Monday of every school year, many of the DTD students and faculty spend the day enjoying all the rides at Kings Dominion. So on Monday, June 3rd, grades 3 through 8 spent the day at Kings Dominion to celebrate the last week of a great school year. Students enjoyed the roller coasters, water park …
Jun 07 2013
Desmond T.Doss Christian Academy held its annual 8th grade graduation at the Lynchburg Seventh-day Adventist Church last evening. Principal Steve Doss offered the keynote address where he told the class to “realize their God given potential.” The seven graduates later held their after-party at Waterstone Fire Roasted Pizza in downtown Lynchburg. Mr. Doss said, “This class …
May 22 2013
Nora Miles is this week’s winner of Round 3 of our Parent’s Website Treasure Hunt. For her diligence and efforts in finding this weeks “Challenge yourself to…” graphic, Mrs. Miles has won a $10 gift card to Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt. Be sure to watch for next week’s contest for your chance to win!
May 20 2013
The students spent about an hour dissecting Mud Puppies during Outdoor Education. Students were able to get a great first-hand look at the internal organs of this amphibian. “I love these kinds of dissections because these specimens open up just like they show in the book. It gives the students a great view of how …
May 19 2013
Culminating their “Trout in the Classroom” class activity, the 5th and 6th graders from Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy release the Brook Trout at Camp Blue Ridge on the first day of Outdoor Education week. The class had been raising the trout provided by Trout Unlimited since the beginning of the school year. The students …
May 19 2013
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy joined Richmond Academy and Tidewater Adventist Academy for the annual Outdoor Education program held at scenic Camp Blue Ridge. On the first day, May 14, the students had their first class on the chosen theme for the week—amphibians. Worship that evening was built around the theme that everyone was created …
May 18 2013
The kindergarten class has been learning about how plants grow. The class read the story: “The Carrot Seed.” After reading the story, the students planted their very own carrot seeds. We put carrots seeds on a wet paper towel inside a sandwich-sized ziploc bag and taped them to the window to get sun. As you …
May 17 2013
“Ewww! Gross!” the students moaned in disgust at the visual demonstration of the first phase of the digestive process: chewing. On Friday, May 10th, Emily from Amazement Square came from their Education Department to teach our kids about healthy living in the interactive “Bee Strong” assembly. Two student volunteers shoved a bag of mashed crackers …
May 14 2013
His home is one of the great treasures we have here in Virginia. It would probably please Thomas Jefferson to see the thousands of children and adults who now tour and enjoy the home he designed and loved so much…Monticello. At school our 1st and 2nd grade began their journey learning more about our third …
May 10 2013
The staff at DTD would like to say a BIG thank you for all that was done during Teacher Appreciation Week! We always feel appreciated, but this week we want to thank our families who really outdid themselves. Our cars were washed. Lunch was provided (on two different occasions). We received beautiful fruit baskets, and …
May 08 2013
Joy Mendoza was this week’s winner of our weekly Parent’s Website Treasure Hunt. Because of her diligence in searching the site, Mrs. Mendoza wins a $10 gift card to Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt for her efforts in finding this weeks “Rules For Good Listening” graphic. Be sure to watch for next week’s contest for …
May 06 2013
Greetings from Virginia Beach and our Honors Band on board the Battleship Wisconsin! God has blessed in a wonderful way—our young people are incredible! 2013 Virginia All-State Honors Band
May 05 2013
Bashful Giraffe Early Learning Center held an evening Carnival this past Thursday, May 2. The turn-out was great. Many of the Bashful Giraffe parents and children came out and took part in this fun event. There were hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings. There were a number of game stations set up for …
May 04 2013
One of the most rewarding activities our kids can become involved in is our Adventurer and Pathfinder’s Clubs which are extensions of Children’s Ministries of our church. Adventurer’s Club is open to children from 1st grade through 4th. Later, kids graduate to Pathfinder’s when they are in 5th through 8th grades. These clubs are very active! They …
May 04 2013
The 8th thru 10th grade students from Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy recently visited Lynchburg College for a unique learning opportunity. In addition to a campus tour, the students spent time in the Career Services Department. Beverly Reid, director of Career Development, met with the students to discuss resume building activities and classes, resume writing, and …
