Dominion Christian Schools
2013-2014: Issue 14     
November 14, 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... 
AdvancED Accreditation Parent Survey

Survey Reminder

Just a reminder to participate in our accreditation survey. This survey is designed to gather information about parents' views and attitudes about the services, activities and programs of Dominion Christian Schools.

The survey is web-based and conducted by AdvancEd, one of our accreditation agencies. The survey is user-friendly and you should be able to complete it within 15 minutes or less.

If you need the survey link resent, please contact Mike Lightner, [email protected].

Dominion Open House
OPEN HOUSE
(for prospective families)
Saturday, Nov 16, 1:00 - 3:00 pm


Tours start at 11:00
Formal Session One: 11:30 ~ Formal Session Two: 1:30  


Christ-centered School 

experienced & caring teachers

 

Developing Students

in body, mind & spirit

 

College Preparatory

educating the whole child

 

Full Athletic Program

for middle & high school

 

Small Class Sizes

18:1 student/teacher ratio

 

Open House is a great way for prospective families and students to get an inside look at Dominion's academic offerings and extra-curricular opportunities in a uniquely Christian environment.

 

For more information, please email Lisa Stansel at [email protected].

 

Grandparents Day, November 22
Grandparents Day
November 22
8:30 am

We are looking forward to Friday November 22nd as we welcome grandparents of our Dominion students!  This is our time to give back to them a fraction of what they do for us.

  

 

You still have an opportunity to volunteer and help with this very important and fun event.  We will be serving between 115-120 grandparents a wonderful breakfast with our students serving them.  We still have openings for 10 table hostesses, food donations, student servers(including middle school students) and many other helping positions.  Don't miss out on this awesome time to serve our grandparents.

 

If you would like to volunteer in any capacity please contact Gina Lineberry at [email protected].

US Naval Academy Information Forum
US Navy Information Forum
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Session I: 9:00-10:00 am ~ Session II: 10:00-11:00 am

 

1/C Midshipman
Quentin Ehrhart
 
(DCS class of 2010
Students, Counselors, and Parents,  

 

Please join us for a US Naval Academy Forum at Dominion Christian Schools. We will gather in the school lobby to meet and hear DCS alumnus ('10) 1/C Midshipman Quentin Ehrhart.

 

A light continental breakfast will be served at both sessions.

 

OPINFO is an opportunity for prospective candidates to the United States Naval Academy to ask questions of a midshipman that is currently attending the academy.  

 

1/C Ehrhart, the midshipman assigned to your region, is a senior quantitative economics major and he is also the 5th Company Commander. OPINFO is an excellent time to ask any questions students might have about the academy ranging from admission tips to what life is like at the academy and what it means to be a midshipman.  1/C Ehrhart is qualified and happy to answer any and all questions pertaining to life at the academy and what it means to be a member of the United States Navy.

 

Please RSVP to Joe Bradley, [email protected]

 

Fundraisers & Collections 
 
On Monday, Nov. 18, there is a JEANS DAY.
Jeans - $3.00.  Hats - $2.00

The money raised that day will be to support the missions team as they travel to Appalachia to rebuild homes and minister to one of the poorest counties in the United States. In addition to construction work, the team will be cooking and serving food at a homeless shelter and having a block party for 200 children and handing out basic hygiene supplies as well as doing crafts and playing games with the children. Thank you ahead of time for your support. 
Operation Christmas Child

Mu Alpha Theta is collecting shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child until Thursday November 21.   

 

Details at http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

 

Donation Opportunity
Set of Arm Chairs or Love-Seat Needed


Mrs. Hirschler, school counselor, is in need of a love seat or a set of arm chairs for her counseling office.  

 

If you have some gently-used furniture that could use a new home, please contact Melanie Hirschler at [email protected].
DCS Drama Presents...
DINNER, A SHOW and a ... MURDER

DCS Drama Presentation

Dead Men Don't Need
Dress Rehearsals

December 6th & December 7th

 

 

Come out for a night of mystery and fun on December 6th & 7th as the DCS Drama Department presents "Dead Men Don't Need Dress Rehearsals." This interactive murder mystery will keep you guessing (and laughing), from dinner all the way to dessert.

 

Come enjoy a hot meal and help the cast find out who is dead...and who is guilty!  

 

Cost for dinner and play is $8 for students and $10 for adults.
Drop a check by the office or order your tickets online before December 2!
 

 

December 6th

December 7th


FCC Regional Cheerleading Competition
FCC Cheer Competition
November 16, 2013
9:30 doors open
10:30 competition start

The DCS Cheerleaders will be participating in the FCC Regional Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, November 16th at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults (cash). Please come out and support the cheerleaders.

Dominion Outreach Club

 

Please join the Dominion Outreach Club "DOC" in the

Inaugural Dominion Outreach Club

Thanksgiving Project

 

Thanksgiving is a time to give God thanks for our many blessings throughout the year. It is also a time for us to be a blessing to others. A time for us to become "self-less". A time to truly become the hands and feet of Jesus. The Outreach Club is starting a new tradition for Dominion Christian School by feeding struggling families for Thanksgiving.

 

Dominion Christian School will supply food to 40 families of Hayes Elementary School on Thursday, Nov 21. Boxes containing a thanksgiving dinner will be distributed to these families during the day.

 

To achieve success in this endeavor, we would love to have every family that is able to help . This can be done by signing up to bring in a food product (or 40!) on Sign Up Genius. Log on to:

 

www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548ACA72CA31-thanksgiving

 

Thank you in advance for giving and sharing God's love.  

 

 

Let you light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven (Matt 5:16)


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.

 

We are still accepting donations and collecting
Bake Sale items. Please label "HOLIDAY HOUSE"

Thank you!

Mrs. Victoria Rudd and the arts department.

 

DCS Admissions 
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
  • Nov 16: DCS Open House
  • Nov 22: Grandparents Day 

SCHOOL CLOSED   

  • 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.

 

Ministry Opportunity
Supplies for South Africa

The creche (nursery school) in South Africa that Mrs. Funk is visiting is in need of a few supplies. If you would like to contribute, we are looking for:  
  • 5-7 African American (black) soft baby dolls
  • Lots of stickers!

Leave them at the front office with Mrs. Funk's name on them


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Scholarship Opportunities 

Name
Amount
Deadline
 Year
Hispanic Scholarship Fund  HS
US Marine Corp Scholarships  HS
Miami University
Tuition, fees, room/board,
$2,500 stipend/yr



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
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

Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship Program

 

21-Jan

HS

Columbus State University - Servant Leadership Scholarship

$2,500/yr

31-Jan

HS

University of Dayton - Leadership in Service Scholarship

$10,000 ($2500/yr)

31-Jan

HS

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

$40,000 ($10,000/yr)

9-Jan

HS

Marist Technology Scholarships

Full 4 year Tuition

1-Feb

 

Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship

$500

1-Apr

HS

Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship

$500

30-May

HS

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program

$1000

14-Jun

HS

Big Sun Scholarship

$500

20-Jun

HS

Wells Fargo Sweepstakes

$1000

14-Aug

HS

 

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

College Visits in the Area

  • 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
Survey Reminder
Open House
Grandparents Day
USNA Information Forum
Fundraisers & Donations
DCS Drama Presentation
Cheer Competition
DOC Outreach
Holiday House
Admissions Info
Save the Date
Supplies for Africa
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
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