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from DECATUR HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2017–2018

TO GOD BE THE GLORYOur theme this year, To God Be the Glory, has led us to reflect upon all the ways God has poured out His blessings upon Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. As we contem-plate those blessings, it fills us with a spirit of thanksgiving and humility, knowing that we could not have arrived at this point in the life of the school apart from God’s loving providence. In our previous issue, we looked at the people God used to further His work at DHCA. Those people, cre-ated in His image, empowered by His Spirit, and faithfully living out their callings, were crucial to producing the school our current students enjoy today. While all of mankind’s achievements have been attained by standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before, in a Christian institution that is especially true and to be celebrated. Brothers and sisters in Christ have labored over the years so that spiritual descendants might be better prepared for lives of impact. That is a legacy worth celebrating.

In addition to being thankful for the people involved in getting us to this point, there is a sense in which people are a future blessing as well. I have often remarked that ours is an interesting business model. We love our students and cherish the time we have with them. However, at some point, we purposefully run them off (hopefully with a diploma in hand). From kindergarten through their senior year, we spend seven hours a day, one hundred eighty days a year, teaching and mentoring and discipling. And then we send them out into the big, wide world, with our role in their development having come to an end. Thankfully, though, that is not the end of our relationship with them.

When we say that we are “preparing students for lives of impact,” of course we mean to have them ready for the very next phase in their lives as they walk out the door. With our constituency, those steps may be college, or career, or military service, or any number of other paths the Lord might have for them. Beyond that, though, we would also hope that the character and life lessons we have instilled carry them on into adulthood. Decatur Heritage has been in existence since 1995, and I am now completing my fourteenth year here. What is so gratifying about that length of time is that we are now blessed to see the ministry of the school reach fruition in a number of ways, beyond just a suc-cessful graduation.

Many of our alumni have successfully navigated college, with a healthy per-centage achieving graduate and postgraduate diplomas. Our alumni are secur-

MARCH - APRIL 2018

VOLUME 18, ISSUE 5

Our LeadershipMr. Scott Mayo HeadmasterMr. Jeremy Jones K-12 Chief Learning LeaderMr. Michael Holiday Assistant PrincipalMr. Ty Patterson Athletic DirectorMr. Steve Atchley Facility Manager & Assistant ADMrs. Scarlet Bolan Food Service DirectorMrs. Melissa Ross Guidance CounselorMrs. Heather Sasser Chief Financial OfficerMrs. Lisa Barnett Advancement Director

Board of TrusteesMr. Blake Temple, Chairman Mr. John JosephMr. Em Barran Mr. Stratton OrrMrs. Lyn Cook Mr. Jeff ParkerMrs. Laura Hellard Dr. Jay SuggsMrs. Tricia Heyward Mr. Skip Thompson

Faculty and StaffMrs. Patty Annerton Math & SpanishMrs. Paula Armstrong Bible Mrs. Noelle Barron KindergartenMrs. Cathryn Buse Bible & MathMrs. Debbie Bishop Second Grade Mrs. Leigh Ann Chiles Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Kathy Coffey First GradeMrs. Debbie Crews Third GradeMrs. Jennifer Densmore ScienceMrs. Bethany Eze Lower School Secretary/MusicMrs. Traci Gladish Office/CFE AideMrs. Teresa Hall Media CenterMrs. Katherine Helms Government & EnglishMrs. Yvonne Holiday Physical EducationMs. Hannah Holloway Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Sandra Howard ScienceMrs. Carole Janorschke Upper School SecretaryMrs. Donna Jarnagin MathMrs. Karen Keith ScienceMrs. Tammy Legg Food Service StaffMrs. Becky Linderman Fourth Grade Mrs. Kerstin Lynch Fourth GradeMrs. Alyssa Maddox Third GradeMr. Jason Marshall Physical EducationMrs. Terri Mashburn Financial SecretaryMrs. Donna Mayo Office/CFE AideMrs. Melissa McCulloch Writing Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Julie McGough English & HealthMr. Steve Meek Physical Education & HistoryMrs. Dustin Mitchell TechnologyMrs. Connie Murray Instructional Enhancement FacilitatorMrs. Olivia Ngo Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Kim Parker Health Room FacilitatorMrs. Paizley Peebles First GradeMrs. Leah Reid Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Cathy Schmid MathMrs. Melissa Simpson Food Service StaffMrs. Brenda Smith Second GradeMrs. Sandy Stephenson KindergartenMrs. Sylvia Teague MathMrs. Angie Teichmiller History Mrs. Holly Thompson Advancement & Athletic SecretaryMrs. Amy Tubbs ArtMrs. Laura Frasher Tuttle EnglishMr. David Walker BandMrs. Irina Washburn RussianMrs. Jenna Wilkerson Fifth & Sixth GradeMrs. Barbara Wright TechnologyMrs. Angela Wynn English

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Scott Mayo, Headmaster

2 “I will praise God’s name in song, and glorify him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

Giving to the 2017-2018 Annual Fund Campaign has raised $36,105 year to date. These donations have had an immediate, positive impact on our operating budget.

Gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible to the extent al-lowed by law. Any gift made to the DHCA Annual Fund is appreciated and needed. The ability to provide an excellent education and prepare our students for lives of impact is made possible by the Annual Fund.

The 2017-2018 Annual Fund campaign runs until July 31, 2018. If you would like to make a donation to the DHCA Annual Fund, make your check payable to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy and mail it to:Decatur Heritage Christian AcademyAnnual FundP.O. Box 5659Decatur, AL 35601

PRIORITY RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2018-2019Begins Thursday, March 1 and Ends Monday, March 26

During the priority enrollment period (March 1 - March 26), you may re-enroll current students, including siblings who were not attending during the 2017-2018 school year. The registration fee of $175 per student will be discounted to $150 during this time. Additionally, an assessment fee of $75 will be charged for ALL new students. Open enrollment begins Tuesday, March 27th. All re-enrollments received on or after that date will require the full $175.

FACTS For those using the FACTS payment plan, their enrollment fee will be $45. Please contact the finance office to update your FACTS account if your banking information has changed. If you are not currently enrolled in the FACTS plan and wish to use this option for tuition payments or if you have any other financial questions, please contact Terri Mashburn in the finance office at 256-432-2691.

Be sure to reserve your spot during the priority enrollment period!

Annual Fund Campaign

WELCOME NEW STUDENTSAND FAMILIES

Colin Butcher, K5, and Katie Claire Butcher, 2nd gradechildren of Trevor and Emily Butcher

Chase and Cooper Clemmons, 10th gradechildren of Noelle and Philip Clemmons

2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Application for Tuition Assistance

Families applying for tuition assistance may do so online at www.online.factsmgt.com.

• You must register your student for the upcoming school year and pay the registration fee to apply for assistance.• Assistance awards are for one school year, so families must reapply each year.• There is a nonrefundable $30 processing fee paid to FACTS upon application.• If your financial award is denied or is insufficient to allow your child to attend, DHCA will refund the registration fee.• If there are extenuating circumstances that you feel would help you qualify for additional assistance, you may make a written request to the TAP committee.• The maximum assistance award to any family is 65%.

August 7 First Day of SchoolSeptember 3 Labor Day HolidaySeptember 18 Student Half-day DismissalOctober 8 Fall Break HolidayNovember 12 Veterans Day HolidayNovember 19-23 Thanksgiving HolidaysDecember 17-20 Upper School ExamsDecember 20 Classes Dismiss for HolidaysJanuary 7 Classes ResumeJanuary 21* MLK Day HolidayFebruary 18* Presidents’ Day HolidayMarch 11 Teacher Professional DevelopmentMarch 18-22 Spring Break HolidaysApril 19 Good Friday HolidayMay 20-23 Upper School ExamsMay 23 Classes Dismiss for SummerMay 24 Senior Graduation

*Inclement weather make-up days

3Decatur 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.

ing jobs and becoming contributing members to our economy. In fact, we have hired several of them to teach in our classrooms, assist with athletics, and guide Center for Excellence activities. As was highlighted in our last issue, many of our alumni are not going at it alone, having married their DHCA high school sweet-heart. What is truly heartwarming is that some alumni are now old enough to be inquiring about kindergar-ten for their children for next fall. To see Decatur Heritage graduates value their education here in such as way as to prompt them to make the same choice for their children is both thrilling and humbling.

Of all we have and all we have experienced as a school, people are the most special blessing of all. Ultimately, we are in the people business. Seeing these alumni and their children is a tangible reminder that our calling as a school is not solely the transmission of information or even the equipping of them for a career. We are here to address the whole person, intellectually, physically, and spiritually in order to prepare them for lives of impact. We are so blessed to be able to witness the fruit of that preparation, years and even generations down the line, and for that we are truly thankful.

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"HEADMASTER'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARS"2nd Quarter 2017-2018

"HERITAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS"2nd Quarter 2017-2018

“A student achieving all A's, with no grade below 90 including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"

"A student achieving all A's and B’s, with no grade below 80including weighted grades for AP and Honors classes"

7th Grade Mason BaxleyOlivia BenderAdeline BurneyIsabella CliftonAllyson DensmoreHanish EdupugantiCharlie HellardCaylee LoweryGentry NelsonWillis OrrWesley OwensBo SolleySasha SuggsKinley TerryHudson WallaceBraxton Woodruff 8th Grade Leland BarnettBrian BrownAvery ByarsTyler FoundsConnor FrancisKateyln McDanielBeth TrippanyAlisa Washburn 9th Grade Emakay Arnold Michael ChengEmily HubbardJuliana HudryLoryn MillerLucy OrrClay SmithMaddux Terry

10th Grade David BrownTegwen BucknerCole GarnerKatie JonesColton KeithMason LentzBen LovelaceStratton OrrMarc PettusCarter Sample 11th Grade Amelia ByarsAleah JenkinsGrace Haulie JohnsonWill JonesJustin McCleskeyIan MetzgarMargaret South

12th Grade Morgan AbercrombieGarret BucknerAnn Whitney ChappellAaron FrancisEleanor HellardMaggie HelmsJeff HunterKarsyn LemleySam Harrison MathewsJake NewtonLida OrrBrooklyn ParkerMariyn SampleCollin Stafford

7th GradeDanish EdupugantiIan EzeSheryl GarnerEve HeatherlyMacy HollandJoshua MurrayBryant PittsNicholas TelepunKatie ViersAiden WaldrepHunter WardBowden Williams

8th GradeWilliam BarnettSynclair DoddAiden GarrisConner McDanielEllie MetzgarCharlie MooresCole O’BrienMaci OdomTyler OliveBrooklyn PalmerNash RippenThomas RossSaxon SampleBrantleigh WilliamsLydia WilliamsKyleigh Wright 9th GradeFlorence BowmanSarah Grace BurneyJustin DensmoreMaddie EubanksEnsley JohnsonDaija MilamMalana PowerHouston SouthTy Tyson

Katie WallaceSam Waters

10th GradeSeaborn ChappellMallory HamptonJordan HunterShelby JonesGarrett RogersStephen RossAbby TerryPreston Terry Ashleigh VickeryEthan Wallace 11th GradeDerrick BishopLizzie BishopHeath BoltonTate CopelandKatelyne GarrieReagan GowenLily HoldbrooksEthan HubbardAudrey JettGrace Haulie Johnson 12th GradePatrick ChengHunter DupesBailey FoundsTrace LentzJared LittleCory LongStratton MillerCarson SolleyMerrick StaffordMason TerrySeth Thompson

4 “OUR MISSION is to assist families by providing their children with an education

HERITAGE HEADLINES

Kevin and I moved to Decatur in 2007 as newlyweds and researching schools for future children was not even a thought in our minds. He and I both attended very rural, small public schools and we assumed we would send our children to public schools. In fact, I believe I even stated I would never send my child to private school. You know what they about saying “never!” Fast forward to February 2012 to Sadie’s birth and, as all parents understand, holding your child in your arms is life changing. We knew at that moment we would do everything in our power to make the best decisions for Sadie.

When Sadie was around 2 or 3, I was working from home one day and went out to eat at Five Guys. A few tables from where I sat were a group of teenage boys in baseball uniforms. I noticed they were from DHCA. These boys carried themselves with such class, kindness and confidence that they stood out to me. At this point in our lives we had not started fully researching schools and we did not know very much about DHCA. However, after watching these boys during lunch I knew I had to check out DHCA. I spoke to Kevin and I made an appointment with Mrs. Murray. I toured the school and felt such peace. Mrs. Mur-ray spoke to me about God first, others second and that struck such a deep cord with what we wanted for Sadie. God blesses each of us so we can bless others in His name.

I went home and spoke to Kevin and he agreed to check out the school when the time was right. Mrs. Murray was amazing to answer any questions we had during the years we waited for Sadie’s shadow day. Kevin and I toured the school again and excellence and pride seem to surround us. The well-kept campus, clean floors, organized classrooms and small class sizes made such an impression on both of us. After our walk-through, we knew DHCA was the best place for Sadie.

We only have our little ones with us for 18 years before college and it was important to us to have a partner in Sadie’s education and spiritual life. The world is constantly telling us, especially girls, that we should derive our worth from worldly items. However, as parents, we want to instill in Sadie that her worth is derived from His love for her! She is a Daughter of the King! Proverbs 31:25 states, “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” We know we have a full partner in teaching Sadie how to use her God-given gifts to honor Him and we are so blessed to have the opportunity to be part of the DHCA family.

The Wilson Family

Why We Chose DHCA

Kevin, Sadie (‘30) and Bobbi.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTMy name is Aaron Reid, a graduate from the 2011 class. You may also know me as the son of one of the Lower School teachers, Mrs. Leah Reid. After my graduation, I continued my education at Calhoun Community College but decided to pursue my dream of serving our country. In 2013, I enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, and I am proudly still serving this great nation. I am now a sergeant and launcher chief, and am responsible for many actions and procedures to ensure the safety of the launch crew . My occupational specialty is a HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) operator, which is a vehicle mounted ground-to-ground rocket and missile launcher.

Much of my life has drastically changed in the few years since graduating from Decatur Heritage. My life has been blessed with many adventures through the Marine Corps, marriage, and children but one thing that remains constant is my faith in God. He has opened so many doors and provided for me and my fam-ily at every turn. “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?” Matthew 6:26.

I will be forever grateful for the time I spent at DHCA. The time I spent there helped mold my Christian foundation and strengthen my faith. Without that preparation for the world I received, I would not have been able to live my life for God.

Aaron Reid (‘11), wife and children

5t ha t i s exce l l en t and wh ich in s t i l l s B ib l i ca l p r inc ip l e s t o gu ide the i r l i ves . ”

MasterpiecePROUDLY PRESENTS

Grace Haulie Johnson

as Zelda

Connor Francisas Zeke

Gabe wallaceas Mason

Kinsley hill

as Alex

Ann whitney chappell

as Marty

ashleighvickeryas Gloria

Jackson Mcdaniel

as Melman

Connor mcdanielas Skipper

katelyn mcdanielas Private

ian eze

as Kowalski

gentrynelson

as King Julie

isabella clifton

as Hammernose

Isha potharaju

as Lynn

chesney garrie

as Lioness 1

taylor barranas Lars

jayden lecompte

as Rico

lizzie latham

as Lioness

samara eze

as Mort

PerformancesFriday, April 27 at 7pm

Saturday, April 28 AT 7pmMonday, April 30 AT 1pm

DHCA’s 2009 Alumni Rebecca and De’El Watkins welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Dallyse Lynette Watkins on December 13, 2017. She was 6lbs. 14oz.

Congratulations!

Spring is Coming

Plan to buy your spring ferns for your porch or for family and friends and support the Decatur Heritage Parent Association. Ferns will be sold each weekend, as well as several weekdays, at the yellow building on 14th Street, SW across from Carden’s Barber Shop.

Book Fair2018 Spring

MARCH 12 -16Watch for details!March 27th -April 14th

Fundraiser sponsored byDecatur Heritage Parent Assocation

Rebecca and De’El WatkinsGraduated 2009 from DHCA

(‘18) (‘23)

(‘23) (‘22)

(‘20) (‘19)

(‘22) (‘22)

(‘22) (‘23)

(‘22) (‘20)

(‘25) (‘25) (‘24) (‘24) (‘24) (‘24)

6 Visit our website at www.dhca.org.

Mrs. Crews and Mrs. Maddox

Front Row Left to Right: Jenna Owens, Layla Hanvy, Emma Jones, Murphy Founds, Lucy Daigre and Daija Curry.Back Row Left to Right: Mrs. Crews, Brook Gholston, Jackson Nance, Gabe Nelson, Briley Brown, Mason Hodges & Zackrey Whaley

Left to Right: Sadie Wilson, Amelia Marshall and Riley McAlister

Front Row Left to Right: Brennan Barron, Ocie Bar-ran, Harlon Wesley and Colin Butcher.Second Row Left to Right: Lily Bender, Sam Pitman, Jack Rogers, Connor Buse and Grant Rogers.

Left to Right: Legend Hembree, John Ross, Ben Pitman, Charlie Moore, Reagan Wilkerson, Blake Marshall and Aden Stanley.

Left to Right: Bella Rogers, Molly Landers, River Bailey, Coast Hembree, Caroline Woods, Juliet Joseph, Jaime Ross and Gabrielle Guice

Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs. Barron

Front Row Left to Right: Jenna Ross, Zahriya Griffin, Hattie Faulkner, Avery Albright, Makayla Davis and Gillian Wisenar.Second Row Left to Right: Wheeler Vaughn, Noah Johnson, Preston Henderson, Elliot Reischman and Sam Smith.

Addison Lovelace

ReaganOaks

KyleHaden

AlexMenin

PayneThompson

ParkerDaigre

EmmaMooney

JeremiahWhaley

Aubree Kyle

Clay Barran

DHCA Students

Congratulations to Ashley Jones! (‘24)

DHCA SPELLING BEE 2018 WINNER

DHCA Band Students Excel

Decatur Heritage Varsity Band members Nicolas Telepun, Conner McDaniel, and Katelyn Mc-Daniel were chosen for and participated in the North Alabama Private School Band Organization Honor Band in January. The honor band performed a concert at Randolph’s Thurber Arts Center on Saturday, January 6, under the direction of composer and conductor Mr. Rob Grice.

Nicholas Telepun

(‘23)

Conner McDaniel

(‘22)

Katelyn McDaniel

(‘22)

3rdGrade

Kindergarten

1stGrade

Third Grade had a blast celebrating the 103rd day of school by releasing balloons and enjoying a yummy treat.

The Kindergarten classes were having way too much fun dressing up as spies to commemorate the 100th day of school. That same week they kept the party going by dressing up as pirates and princesses.

First grade had a great time celebrating the first 101 days of school by dressing up as 101 year olds. Seeing the little ones parading through the school in elderly attire was fun for everyone at school.

7Decatur 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.

HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS

The Mission, Vision and Values of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy

In the eight months I have been working at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, I have come to realize there is a lot that I didn’t know about our school. Like me, you may not be aware of all of the great things that makes up our school. Through this newsletter article, I would like to provide you with information about Decatur Heritage. I believe a good place to start is by sharing the mission, vision and values of DHCA. I am sure this is something you have read before but it is a good reminder of who we are and the driving force behind what we do. This mission, this vision, and these values are supported by and provide the rationale for our tuition and fund raising efforts. It’s why I do what I do at DHCA!

The mission of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy is to assist families by providing their children with an education that is excellent and which instills Biblical principles to guide their lives. As DHCA fulfills its mission, it will stand as a lighthouse to those seeking a Christ-centered place of excellence in academics, activities and athletics – a place from which students can then launch into adult life equipped with the character and skills to navigate successfully.

As DHCA endeavors to fulfill its mission and realize its vision, our ministry shall be characterized by a four-fold commitment:

1.) A commitment to spiritual and scholastic excellence.With the Scripture as the basis of our teaching, we endeavor to motivate our students to excel spiritually and scholastically. In striving for this ideal we are determined to utilize innovative technologies and to be highly selective in the curricular materials we choose. 2.) A commitment to Christ-centered education.Believing that Jesus is Lord of all life, we will communicate His love and His character to every student. We will be sensitive to His lordship and leading and dedicated to His call in our life as educators. 3.) A commitment to integrity.We believe that Christians must live honestly and responsibly and that we must emphasize this priority to our students. 4.) A commitment to relationships.We are committed to building the strongest possible relationships with our school families, the churches to which they belong and the community in which we all live. As leaders we recognize the need to be responsive to needs and to foster genuinely interactive communication.

If you have suggestions for topics you would like for me to cover in this newsletter, please let me know. You can reach me by email at LBarnett@dhca.org or by calling 256-351-4275.

Decatur Heritage Christian AcademyAnnual FundP.O. Box 5659Decatur, AL 35601

Lisa Barnett, Advancement Director

Did You Know?

It is already spring! We have one last quarter of high school left. It is the home stretch and we are so close to being finished, making it tough to get through these last few weeks. With the senior cruise coming up soon, along with spring break and spring sports getting started, there is almost no time to stop and think. The spring is always a busy time, but especially during senior year. Everyone is trying to soak up the last few memories of high school and still maintain focus on the task at hand - actually finishing out high school. Now is the time to live it up and not waste a moment. Let’s enjoy each other and the last of our high school careers and leave here knowing we made an impact. Remember, glorify God in all we do and celebrate the blessings He has given us.Garret Buckner,

PresidentClass of 2018

SENIOR SCOPE

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

Kristian Bowling

SPORTS SCENE

#14 Katelyne Garrie (‘19)Decatur Daily

All-Area 2nd TeamHuntsville All-RegionHonorable Mention

Outside Hitter

Volleyball Awards

#1 Emily Hubbard (‘21)Decatur Daily

Honorable Mention

#17 Abby Terry (‘20)Decatur Daily

Honorable Mention

#3 Lizzie Bishop (‘19)Decatur Daily

Honorable Mention

#10 Emakay Arnold (‘21)Huntsville All-RegionHonorable Mention

Middle Hitter

Volleyball Coach Paula Armstrong was named 2017 Coach of the Year

by the Decatur Daily. Congratulations, Coach

Armstrong!

COACH OFTHE YEAR

Spring Sport Senior Athletes

Baseball

Nathan Ladner

Garret Buckner

Trace Lentz

Dalton davis

Stratton miller

Jeff Hunter

Jackson parker

Walker Jones Maggie Helms

SOFTBALL

Marilyn Sample

SOCCER

Bailey Founds Brooklyn ParkerLida Orr

Cason Brown Merrick StaffordSam MathewsPAtrick Cheng Aaron Francis Collin Stafford

Mason Terry

TENNIS

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THANK YOUThe DHCA Band thanks you for your support of the strawberry sale. The pro-ceeds will be used to buy instruments, repair instru-ments, purchase music, and other band-related expenses.

SPRING SPORTSARE IN FULL SWING

Varsity BaseballMarch 2 at Pell City High School

JV Baseball March 2 at home

Middle School BaseballMarch 5 at Brewer

SoccerMarch 8 at Whitesburg

SoftballMarch 5 at home

Tennis March 2 & 3 @ Hillcrest

Full schedules available at www.dhca.org/athletics

Spring Golf Tournament

Monday, April 2Burningtree Country Club

We are very thankful for the members and supporters of the Booster Club.

The Booster Club stands ready to assist the athletic department in providing for our student athletes by working closely with Coach Patterson to evaluate and accommodate needs.

We welcome your involvement and encourage those with interest to contact Leif Founds, lfounds@corpbill.com or (205)215-7378, and get involved now!

BOOSTER CLUB

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

• Baseball • Karate

• Pinterest Interest• Line Dancing

• Cooking• Animals

• Tile&Glass Mosaic• Gooey Science

• & More!

Spring Sessions:March 28 -May 2

DHCASUMMER CAMP

Register at www.dhca.org

REGISTRATION DATES:February 26 - DHCA studentsMarch 12 - returning campersApril 2nd - open to the public

Congratulations to Seth Thompson on signing his Letter of Intent to shoot for Martin Methodist College. He will be a Redhawk next year. Seth was awarded a scholarship shooting position and is excited to start competing collegiately. The MMC coach, Chad Whittenburg, will be coming to DHCA to have a scholarship sign-ing in the Media Room.

The DHCA Shooting Team is having a lot of success and it is great fun to be a part of. The 2018 season kicked off in February and will include state-level tournaments throughout the SE as well as a national tournament in Sparta, IL.

DHCA SENIOR“SHOOTS” FOR THE GOAL

Seth Thompson Pictured to Left

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MARCH

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Baseball, softball, tennis, girl’s soccer and track and field continues.... schedules are

available at www.dhca.org under “Athletics”

Sandy Stephenson’s

Birthday

31.

PattyAnnerton’sBirthday

Report CardsAvailable via

Early StudentDismissal

andFaculty Inservice

Heather Sasser’sBirthday

Kerstin Lynch’sBirthday

Spring Holidays

GOOD FRIDAY

School Holiday

Priority Re-Enrollment 

Closes

BEGINS

CENTER FOREXCELLENCESessions Begin

Traci Gladish’sBirthday

Paizley Peebles’Birthday

Book Fair

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12 Year ClubLuncheon

atDecatur Country

Club

APRIL

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

Debbie Bishop’sBirthday

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Follow DHCA spring sportsSchedules available at www.dhca.org/athletics/schedules

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Mike Holiday’sBirthday

Olivia Ngo’sBirthday

Junior/SeniorProm

at Decatur Country

Club

Terra Nova Testing | 3rd -6th

ACT Aspire | 7th - 9th

Progress ReportsAvailable via Madagascar Jr.

at DHCA Auditorium7pm

Madagascar Jr.at DHCA Auditorium

7pm

FRIDAY SATURDAY

Madagascar Jr.at DHCA Auditorium

1pm

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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.

HERITAGE PREVIEWA First Hand Look at the Heritage Difference

Do you realize that YOU, as a part of the Decatur Heritage family, are the BEST source of advertising to promote Decatur Heritage? A wealth of validity and credibility is conveyed as you relate your experience and invite your family, friends, fellow church members, and business associates who are considering school options for the upcoming school year. An early introduction to see “Decatur Heritage in action” will help them as they discern their school options. Visiting the school and scheduling a shadow day for their student allows parents to see what is unique about the school and prospective students can experience a Decatur Heritage school day. Once the parents have previewed the school and the student has shadowed for a day, the enrollment process may begin. Please invite your family and friends who might consider or who are considering enrolling their children in Decatur Heritage to drop by anytime Monday through Friday 8:30am to 2pm to tour the campus, see Decatur Heri-tage in action, and talk with an administrator. No appointment is necessary.

We look forward to meeting many prospective parents and students as the 2018-2019 enrollment process begins!

Experience THE Difference