Dominion Christian Schools
2013-2014: Issue 10  
October 17, 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... 
DCS Retreat Talent Show Winners
1st Place: Libby Stout and Meena Edwards (7th grade)
2nd Place: Savannah Peeples (8th grade)
3rd Place: Ruthie Newton and Grace Gibson (6th grade)


1st Place: Xandy Edwards (10th grade)
2nd Place: Jack Li (12th grade)
3rd Place: Harrison Huff (9th grade)
Alumni Tent -- Urgent Need

Dear Parents and Faculty,

 

Due to a death in the family, the caterer that was going to graciously provide the majority of our food for the alumni tent will be unable to do so.  (This is for the Homecoming game Friday, October 18.)

 

Because of this, we are urgently requesting any help you may be able to provide for the alumni tent.  This can be in the form of monetary donations or food.  As for the food needed, we already have all desserts and drinks that are needed.

 

Needed items: finger foods, appetizers, mini sandwiches, etc.

 

We realize this is a last minute request and many of you may not be able to help, but we appreciate any and all help you may be able to offer.

 

If you are able to help, please let Mrs. Price know as soon as possible.  All food should be delivered Friday evening around 6:00-6:30 pm.  If you need to drop it off earlier, please drop off at the front office, marked "Alumni Tent."

 

Again, thank you for all your support for our beloved alumni.

Tricia Price

Honor Induction Ceremony
National Honor Society
National Beta Club
Mu Alpha Theta

 

Honors' induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 22 (originally scheduled for Oct 8) at 8:15 am (following homeroom).

 

You are cordially invited to attend the induction. Following the induction, we will have a short reception for all honor society members and their parents.

Holiday House
Holiday House

Thursday, November 21, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

 

Come join us at the Cabin for family fun as we kick off the holidays: Fun activities, entertainment, and shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

 

Items & Volunteers needed for silent auction...

 

We need help gathering items for the silent auction to benefit DARTS (Dominion Fine Arts). Please send in your items as soon as possible. This is to benefit all the arts! See the attachment for information about the Holiday House event and ideas, but not limited to, that can be donated.

If you could volunteer in any way, please contact Mrs. Rudd at [email protected]

Thank you!

Mrs. Victoria Rudd and the arts department.

 

Fall Athletics Banquet

The Fall Athletics Banquet

Tuesday, November 12

5:30PM - 8:30PM

Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

 

The honorees include athletes participating in Football, Volleyball, Cross Country and Cheer-leading.   

 

Catering is provided by Burnt Hickory per person:  
  • Children 10 and Under ($7)
  • Athletes ($8)
  • Adults ($14)
Confirmation of Attendees and Payments must be received in the Main Office by Thursday, November 7, 2013.

 

DCS Knights Pre-Function 
5:30PM-6:30PM                         

 

 

The Knights All-You-Can-Eat Banquet Dinner 
6:30PM
DCS Recycling Club
DCS Recycling Club Meeting
Monday, October 21 @ 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.

DCS Admissions 
High School Preview Night
Tuesday, October 29, 6:30 pm

Dominion middle school parents and students are invited to a "preview" night of Dominion's high school program. Have you wondered...
  • why a Christian education?  
  • what is distinctive about a Dominion education?
  • will I be college-ready? life-ready?
  • why do we say "mind, body, and soul"?
  • what do classes look like? does class-size matter?

Come out for a time of question and answers.   

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  
Admissions Information

 

We are currently accepting applications for 2nd semester enrollments in Grades 7, 9 & 10.

 

We are now accepting on-line accepting applications for new students for the 14/15 School Year.

 

Please submit applications via our on-line portal   

https://dchs-ga.client.renweb.com/oa/index.cfm?memberid=618

Events & Dates
SAVE THE DATE
  • Oct 18: Homecoming Football Game 
  • Oct: 19: Homecoming Dance
  • Oct 22: Honors Society Inductions 
  • Oct 26: ACT Testing @ DCS
  • Oct 29: High School Preview Night 
  • 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  

  • 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.

 

FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH, 2013 - Parent LOCKOUT Fundraiser for Emily Funk's Mission's Trip to South Africa.  Open to all 6th & 7th Graders for a few hours in the evening.  An evening of Food, Fellowship & Fun!  We will be handing out flyers Friday during Car Line with more information and to answer whatever questions you may have. 

 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, 2013 - Band Performance of the Star Spangled Banner/Last HOME football game.  All band members are required to be at the cabin between 6:00pm - 6:30pm for our performance time of 7:00pm. 6th grade band members are invited to stay after school for pizza & a movie before the game.  All students are encouraged to come out to our last home game and support our Knights! 

 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21ST, 2013 - Annual Holiday House/Silent Auction. We will be handing out more information during car line on Thursday

and are happy to answer any questions you may have.  Also, there will be a list of ideas on our to donate to our silent auction.  All proceeds go to "DARTS" (Dominion Arts)
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
Jeans Day Fundraiser, Monday October 21 
Jeans Day for Dominion Outreach Club
Monday, October 21 & Monday, October 28

There will be a Jean's Day on Monday September 28 benefiting the 8th Grade Washington, DC trip.

$3.00 Jeans/$2.00 Hats 
($2.00/day if pre-paid) 
Athletics @ DCS  

VolleyballVolleyball Senior Night...

 

is Wednesday, October 23rd. JV play at 4:00 followed by the Varsity at 5:00.

 

 This game will be a "White Out".  Come out and wear white to support your senior knights!!!

 

 

Athletes of the Week

 

Cross Country

Chad Boyden took 1st place at the NAML Championship race on Oct. 1st. Chad ran 1.93 Miles in 11:50. Chad has been running JV and Varsity this year and is a crucial member of our team. Congrats Chad!

 

null JV Volleyball

Aubrie McDuffie is the athlete of the week!  She recorded 1 assist and 8 digs in the game against Community Christian this week.  She is such a leader on this team and always works really hard.

 

 

Varsity Volleyball

Lenlie Millwood is the athlete of the week for her great performance against Community Christian School.  Lenlie had 3 aces and 13 digs.  She dove all over the court to help ensure the win for the Lady Knights!

 

DCS Athletics

VARSITY FOOTBALL
  • 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

  • Oct 12: v. Dawson Christian, 11:00 

JV & VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

  • Oct 17: @ Weber (JV & V), 5:00
  • Oct 22: v. Oak Mountain, "Senior Night", (JV & V), 5:00 

 

CROSS COUNTRY

  • Oct 17: 1AAA Region Meet, Loganville, 4:30
  • Oct 26: State Meet @ GA Children's Home, Macon 
Middle School Girls Basketball Tryouts
note the date change

Thursday, October 24th, 3:15-5:00 pm. Contact Coach K with any questions. [email protected]
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Scholarship Opportunities 

Name
Amount
Deadline
 Year
Hispanic Scholarship Fund  HS
US Marine Corp Scholarships  HS
Mercer University School of Engineeringvaries15-OctHS
UNC Charlotte - Levine Scholars Program 15-OctHS
2014 Horatio Alger Scholarship$21,000 - $50,00025-OctHS
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship$50025-OctHS
Voice of Democracy CompetitionUp to $30,0001-NovHS
Young American Create Patriotic ArtUp 10 $10,0001-NovHS
Patriots PenUp to $17501-NovMS, HS
Club Z Annual Achievement Award 15-NovMS, HS
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award$50029-NovHS
Fall ACCESS Scholarship$3,100 (up to)30-NovHS
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund$3,100 (avg)30-NovHS
2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Award$1,0005-NovMS, HS
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 5-NovMS, HS
Davidson - Belk ScholarshipRoom, board, tuition, fees8-NovHS
Boston University - Trustee Scholarship CompetitionFull Tuition - 4yrs1-DecHS
Young Entrepreneur Foundation 18-DecHS
Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship$50030-DecHS
Free Speech Essay$10,0001-JanHS
Gates Millennium Scholars Program 
15-Jan
HS
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship$500
1-Apr
HS
Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship$500
30-May
HS
Wells Fargo Sweepstakes$1,000
14-Aug
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.)

  • Liberty University 10/18, 8a
  • GA College and State 10/21
  • Purdue University 10/24  
  • Berry College 10/29
  • Covenant College 11/6  
  • University of Alabama 11/13

College Visits in the Area

  • Purdue University 10/10 6:30p @Fulton Public Library, Buckhead Branch
  • University of Missouri 10/11 6p @Doubletree Hotel - Atlanta
  • George Washington University 10/13 2p @Hilton Garden Inn, Lake Hearn Dr.
  • Christian Colleges Fair 10/14 6p @Mt. Paran Christian
  • Valdosta State University 10/20 2p @Cobb Galleria Centre
  • College Fair 10/26 12n @Turner Chapel AME
  • Washington & Lee University 10/21 7:30p @Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel
  • Clark Atlanta University 11/9 @Clark Campus, Atlanta

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

In This Issue
Retreat Talent Show
Homecoming Ask
Honors Induction
Holiday House
Fall Athletics Banquet
DCS Recycling Club
HS Preview Night
Shadow Day
Admissions Info
Save the Date
Dominion to DC 5K
Jeans Day Fundraiser
VB Senior Night
VB Athlete of the Week
DCS Athletics
MS Basketball Tryouts
College & Career News

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