Dominion Christian Schools
2013-2014: Issue 8  
September 26, 2013 
Knightly News
The DCS Knightly News is a weekly communication letter to our school families in order to keep them informed of upcoming Dominion Christian news and events... 
Shadow Day @ DCS
Shadow Day @ DCS
Friday, November 1
For prospective students

Experience DCS during a regular school day. Observe a couple classes, meet students and teachers, and learn about Dominion's Extras.

FREE Dominion t-shirt and lunch is provided.

Please RSVP by email to 
or call the school office at 770-420-2153 
All-School Retreat
The Countdown is on...
Our annual "All School Retreat" next week. We are fast approaching our time annual time at Sharp Top Cove!

 

Downloadable Forms

Forms are due into the main office by September 27. Print copies are available at the main office as well. 

Events & Dates
SAVE THE DATE
  • Sep 27-28: MS Explorers Backpacking (overnight) 
  • Oct 2-4: All School Retreat 
  • Oct 5: SAT testing @ DCS
  • Oct 8: Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night
  • Oct 11: End of Quarter 1
  • Oct 15-18: Spirit Week
  • Oct 16: PSAT administered (So/Jr) 
  • Oct 18: Homecoming Football Game 
  • Oct: 19: Homecoming Dance  
  • Oct 26: ACT Testing @ DCS
  • Nov 1: Shadow Day for prospective students
  • Nov 2: SAT Testing @ DCS
  • Nov 8-9: HS Rangers Backpacking 
  • Nov 11: Veteran's Day program
  • Nov 12: Fall Athletic Banquet 
  • Nov 16: DCS Open House
  • Nov 22: Grandparents Day 

SCHOOL CLOSED  

  • Oct 14: Faculty Work Day
  • Nov 4: No School/Faculty Development Day
  • Nov 25-29: Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Dec 23-Jan 3: Christmas Holiday
  • Jan 6: No School/Faculty Work Day 
Please visit www.dominionchristian.org for up to date calendar information.

 

Freshmen & Sophomore Parent Night
College Advisement & Informational Meeting
Tuesday, October 8 @ 6:30pm

This is a reminder that Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 pm in the computer lab. Mrs. Peeples will be discussing the Naviance program and steps you should be taking in preparation for the college application process.  

 

It is recommended that the student and at least one parent attend. This is a required meeting for all sophomores and freshman. All communication in regards to the college process will be conducted through the Naviance program. Your personal code will be given at the meeting.  

 

The meeting should last approximately 30-45 minutes.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Peeples

Dominion to DC 5K Run
Dominion to DC 5K

nullSaturday, November 9, 2013
Race starts at 8:45 am
Dominion Christian Schools
4607 Burnt Hickory Road
Marietta, GA 30064

Medals for Top 3 male and female finishers in each age category (ceremony immediately after race)

Packet pick up times as follows:
  • Friday, Nov. 8 from 4-6pm
  • Saturday, Nov. 9 from 7:30-8:30am
Register online at www.active.com
$25 early registration including t-shirt
$30 after October 25

No pets please
Strollers welcome

Proceeds to benefit Dominion 8th grade trip to Washington, DC

Sponsorship Opportunities
A Yogli-Mogli Fundraiser
null Help send or 8th Graders to Capital Hill
A DCS Yogli Mogli fundraiser is coming up soon! Support the 8th Grade Washington DC trip Be sure and tell them you are with Dominion Christian School so we get credit for your purchase! 

Monday, October 7th, 2:30-8:00 PM
Yogli Mogli on Dallas Highway in the Kroger Shopping Center

A great break for the entire family!

 

Jeans Day Fundraiser, Monday September 30
Jeans Day for Dominion Outreach Club
Monday, September 28

There will be a Jean's Day on Monday September 28 benefiting the Dominion Outreach Club. It will help us to continue to obey God through serving  others as we are commanded.   

$3.00 Jeans/$2.00 Hats
DCS Recycling Club
DCS Recycling Club Meeting
Monday, Sept 30 @ 3:15

This meeting will be a poster design contest!  Bring any supplies you need to make your poster amazing!  Prizes for the posters are a Yogli Mogli gift card for 1st place, free jeans day for 2nd place, and a few pieces of candy for 3rd place.  

 

Contact Coach K or Miss Cooper with any questions you have.

Alumni News
DCS Alum Operates on the Field!
Congratulations to former Dominion Christian football player, Julian Hawkins, for being named offensive player of the week in Rhodes College's 24 to 21 overtime win over Austin College.  Julian had 4 key receptions that helped Rhodes pull off the win. 

Julian is a senior pre-med student at Rhodes who will eventually hang up his cleats for a "white overcoat".  Julian is aspiring to be a surgeon.  Julian has interned the last two years under some of Atlanta's top surgeons.

Athletics @ DCS  
Volleyball Athlete of the Week

 

Varsity: Lucy Niverson 

Lucy Niverson is the varsity athlete of the week for her strong performance against the Weber school on Tuesday.  Lucy lead our team with aces, assists, and digs.  She had 3 aces, 20 assists, and 21 digs.  Congrats Lucy!

 

 

JV: Katherine Matthews  

The JV athlete of the week is Katherine Matthews for her leadership and strong performance off the bench during the Weber game on Tuesday.  Katherine always has a positive attitude!

 

 

Middle School: Grace Gibson 

Grace Gibson receives the athlete of the week for her consistency.  Grace always gives 100% and helps her team play hard.  In the game last week against Community Christian, Grace served 6 serves in a row, giving her team a quick 6-0 lead!

DCS Athletics

VARSITY FOOTBALL
  • Sep 27: @ Covenant Christian, 7:30
  • Oct 11: v. Loganville Christian, 7:30
  • Oct 18: v. Piedmont Academy, HOMECOMING, 7:30   
  • Oct 25: @ Flint River Academy, 7:30
  • Nov 1: v. Community Christian, "Senior Night", 7:30 
    MS Band will be performing the National Anthem 

MS FOOTBALL

  • Sep 26: v. Grace, 6:00  
  • Oct 5: @ Sandy Springs, 6:00
  • Oct 12: v. Dawson Christian, 11:00 

JV & VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

  • Sep 26: v. Atlanta Girls (JV & V), 5:00
  • Oct 1: @ Loganville Christian (JV & V), 5:00
  • Oct 8: @ Atlanta Girls (JV & V), 5:00
  • Oct 10: @ Holy Spirit (JV & V), 4:30  
  • Oct 15: @ Community Christian (JV & V), 5:00
  • Oct 17: @ Weber (JV & V), 5:00
  • Oct 22: v. Oak Mountain, "Senior Night", (JV & V), 5:00 

 MS VOLLEYBALL

  • Oct 1, NAMAL Tournament  

CROSS COUNTRY

  • Sep 28: @ Atlanta Color Run, 9:00
  • Oct 5: @ Community Christian, 9:00
  • Oct 9: JV State Meet, Macon, 4:30
  • Oct 17: 1AAA Region Meet, Loganville, 4:30
  • Oct 26: State Meet @ GA Children's Home, Macon 
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Scholarship Opportunities 

Name
Amount
Deadline
 Year
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
HS
US Marine Corp Scholarships
HS
Quest Bridge
9/27/13
HS
UNC Chapel Hill - Morehead-Cain Scholarship
10/1/13
HS
AES Engineers Scholarship
$500
10/4/13
HS
Mercer University School of Engineering
varies
10/15/13
HS
UNC Charlotte - Levine Scholars Program
10/15/13
HS
2014 Horatio Alger Scholarship
$5,000 - $20,000
10/25/13
HS
Voice of Democracy Competition
Up to $30,000
11/1/13
HS
Young American Create Patriotic Art
Up 10 $10,000
11/1/13
HS
Davidson - Belk Scholarship
Room, board, tuition, fees
11/8/13
HS
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
$3,100 (avg)
11/30/13
HS
Fall ACCESS Scholarship
$3,100 (up to)
11/30/13
HS
Boston University - Trustee Scholarship Competition
Full Tuition - 4yrs
12/1/13
HS
Free Speech Essay
$10,000
1/1/14
HS
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
1/15/14
HS
Patriots Pen
Up to $1750
11/1/13
MS, HS
2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
$1,000
11/5/13
MS, HS
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
11/5/13
MS, HS
Club Z Annual Achievement Award
11/15/13
MS, HS
Wells Fargo Sweepstakes
$1,000
8/14/14
HS

Be sure to check the Scholarship Bulletin Board for other scholarship opportunities.

College Visits to Dominion

(All campus visits from colleges are during lunch unless otherwise noted.)

  • GA College and State 10/21
  • Purdue University 10/24 
  • University of Alabama 11/13

College Visits in the Area

  • Duke University 9/29 5p @ Pace Academy
  • Duke University 10/2 7p @Brookwood H.S. 
  • University of Virginia 10/3 7p @Atlanta Airport Marriot Gateway  
  • University of Missouri 10/11 6p @Doubletree Hotel, Atlanta
  • Christian Colleges Fair 10/14 6p @Mt. Paran Christian        
  • College Fair 10/26 12n @Turner Chapel AME
  • George Washington University 10/13 @TBA   

Be sure to check out the College Bulletin Board for College Preview Days at specific colleges.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
As we come close the end of first quarter...
Although Dominion does not have "formal" parent/teacher conference days, we do encourage parent-teacher communication throughout the school year. If needed, please contact your child's teacher to set up a time to meet. Or if you just need a quick update or explanation, send a quick email to the teacher.

We also are happy to accommodate group conferences if desired. These can be scheduled by contacting Mr. Peeples ([email protected]).
Coffee & Tea Please...
Coffee & Tea at Break

The DCS Coffee Shop is underway. Because of the high demand and cost in specialty coffees and teas, we will need to increase the cost to $1.50.  

 

The new pricing will begin Monday October 7th.

In This Issue
Shadow Day
All School Retreat
Save the Date
Fr/So Parent Meeting
Dominion to DC 5K
Yogli-Mogli Night
Jeans Day Fundraiser
DCS Recycling Club
Alumni News
VB Athlete of the Week
DCS Athletics
College & Career News
Parent Conferences
Coffee & Tea

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.   Psalm 127:1
Dominion Christian Schools
4607 Burnt Hickory Road

Marietta, GA 30064

770-420-2153