On December 20th we had our annual Christmas program here at Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy. This year the program was called “Christmas Hang-Ups.” Every student had a part in the program. Grades three and up had the pleasure of designing their own costumes as Christmas ornaments! The director...
Articles from 2012
Desmond T. Doss 3rd & 4th Grade Rescue Birds Field Trip on the Farm
In December, we visited Brook Hill Farm’s director, Jo Miller, in her home. She has 3 rescue birds, and we went to her farm to learn more. This field trip coordinated with a Pathways Unit based on the wonderful book Julius, the Perfectly Pesky Pet Parrot. We enjoyed hearing...
Cross Country team finishes season at the annual Lynchburg Turkey Trot
Students from Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy finished another successful cross country season at the annul Lynchburg Turkey Trot sponsored by the Presbyterian Homes & Family Services and the Family Alliance. Students were able to participate with some 1,600 runners from all over. Students were able to see the...
Desmond T. Doss 3rd & 4th Grade Field Trip to Smith Mountain Lake
On October 31, 2012, we visited Smith Mountain Lake to learn about watersheds, water testing and erosion. We chose this field trip to go along with our Pathways book Come Back Salmon, where a 5th grade class cleans up a stream and get the salmon back in their...
Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy 5th and 6th graders to raise “Trout in the Classroom”
Desmond T. Doss Kindergarten, 2nd, 7th, & 8th Grades Went On Safari @ VA Safari Park!
On October 10, 2012 Kindergarten, 2nd, 7th, and 8th graders at Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy went on Safari! The VA Safari Park is a treasure! There was a cool breeze, but we dressed warm and enjoyed sunshine and blue skies! The best part about the Safari Park is...
Desmond T. Doss 3rd & 4th Grade Government Field Trip
On September 11, we visited our mayor, Michael Gillette. We were studying government (local, state, and national) in connection with our wonderful Pathways unit based on the book Abe Lincoln’s Hat. Mayor Gillette had the students sitting in the city council seats with the voting lights turned on. We had a...