Celebrating Christmas

     I remember my first Christmas at DLES.  I was walking down the hall one morning before many students had arrived.  Not all ceiling lights had been turned on allowing the lights on the tree to glow even brighter, and below the tree was a set of tiny bells playing beautiful songs of the season.  I was overcome with such peace as I thought about how thankful I was for my own children and so many other students to be in a place so full of joy and truth.
     To be perfectly clear, there has been no shortage of joy over this Christmas season at DLES.  It began with our fourth grade chorus joining all Lipscomb choruses, Campus School through University, and performing with Amy Grant and guests for Lipscomb University's annual, Lighting of the Green:

Next came Polar Express Day complete with the conductor, a viewing of the movie, dancing teachers serving hot chocolate, and, of course, creative writing pieces to cap off the experience:

What is Christmas without Santa?  Campus School Headmaster, Dr. Mike Hammond, made his annual appearance as the jolly ol' St. Nick to help put Pre-K and Kindergarten in the spirit:

Parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were given stellar performances, including Orff ensembles, a capella arrangements, scripture memorization and traditional and modern holiday works, by pre-first through fourth graders on Grandparents' Day:

There's nothing better than the last half-day of school before break... homemade goods, parents, and parties galore:

And nothing beats our Christmas sing-a-long tradition that follows morning Chapel:

It's because of such, DLES is full of spirit, love, and excitement for learning, and we are so thankful for the hundreds of educators, staff, students and families who make it so.  From our "house" to yours, we wish you the merriest Christmas ever, with love!