Dominion Christian School | Issue 6 | September 19, 2019
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We'd like to introduce you to ...
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Emily Vreken
DCS, Middle School English Teacher
SEPTEMBER, 2019
-- I grew up in Smyrna, Georgia, and attended Christian schools from preschool through college. I earned my bachelor's degree in education from Covenant College, which is where I met my husband, Dave. While this is my first year teaching at Dominion, it is his 16th, so I have been around the school for a long time. This is my 17th year of teaching, including several years in a traditional classroom and several years spent teaching in a hybrid school while homeschooling my own children. I've taught a variety of subjects from 5th-12th grades, but English has always been my favorite subject to teach.
We have four children. Caleb (9th) and Alexa (6th) are students at Dominion, and Jordanna (4th) and Sierra (2nd) will hopefully be one day! As a family, we enjoy hiking and camping. In my free time, I enjoy reading and have read ninety-one books so far in 2019.
Here are some interesting/random facts about me that you may not know. I can't blow up balloons, blow bubbles with bubble gum, or whistle. My brother is a 2001 graduate of Dominion. I really like 85% dark chocolate.
I chose to teach at Dominion this year for many reasons, not the least of which is teaching at the same school as my husband. We are excited to be able to build relationships with students and families that extend over the course of several years and to serve the Lord and His kingdom together. I'm also privileged to be at the same school as two of my children even if they don't always greet me in the hallway. I love teaching English and Bible and jumped on the chance to fill what was basically my ideal job opening. Last, but not least, I feel that God has placed a calling on my life to work in Christian education. I love the chance to not only train minds but to teach hearts to love and serve Him.
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The Dominion Cup
Monday, November 11, @ 9:00 AM
Please join Dominion Christian School on Monday, November 11, at Brookstone Golf & Country Club in Kennesaw, GA for our annual golf fundraising event.
Should you want to participate, you can click on the red "register now" button located in the top left corner of the brochure and it will take you to the registration page on our website. If you have any questions about this tournament, please direct your questions to David Raines,
draines@dominionmail.org
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You are invited to our weekly chapel!
Each Wednesday morning at 9:00 we gather for a chapel service. Parents are encouraged and welcome to attend our chapel services. Upcoming chapels:
October 2:
Ecuador Missions Trip Promotion (Dr. Whittaker)
October 9:
Tony Sims & David Cooper (music and message, Mount Paran Church)
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FOOTBALL
Sep 20: @ Praise Academy
Oct 4: @ Young Americans
CROSS COUNTRY
Oct 5: Dominion Dash @ DCS
Oct 22: 1AAA Region @ Heritage
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HS VOLLEYBALL
Sep 30: v. Cornerstone Prep ("Jam the Gym")
Oct 1: v. Cherokee Christian
Oct 3: v. Cristo Rey
MS VOLLEYBALL
Sep 30: NAML Tournament
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DCAA Booster Club
Your booster club membership grants you free admission to ALL regular-season home games for any of our Dominion sports at both the Middle School level and the High School level.
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September 23-27:
Fall Break
October 4-5:
HS Rangers Backpacking
October 11:
End of Quarter 1
October 11:
Mom's Prayer Time
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October 14:
Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 16:
PSAT Testing (Sophomores/Juniors)
October 22:
Open House
October 25-26:
MS Explorers Backpacking
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Transportation (Drop off & Pick up)
Students must have written permission to leave campus with another student, friend, or anyone other than the regularly assigned pickup person. Arrangements must be made prior to the school day via note, email, or phone call to the main office. In case of emergency and the need to have someone pick up your child, call the school for assistance. Names of designated persons must be listed on the emergency card.
Students shall not leave campus in third-party or ride-share car services, and specifically, students shall not enter the vehicle of any person not specifically authorized by a parent or guardian in writing to DCS for the purpose of leaving campus.
The school does not allow students under the age of 18 to use any Uber, Lyft, or similar ride-share/transportation services to obtain transportation to or from school or any school-related activity, unless accompanied by an Uber or Lyft account holder who is over the age of 18.
Both Uber and Lyft prohibit persons under the age of 18 from utilizing their services without an adult present. Please be advised that the school will treat violations of this policy as it would treat other violations of school rules and policies. In addition, should the school become aware of a violation, it will contact the third-party car service and report it.
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Dominion participates in several rewards programs including Box Tops for Education, Labels for Education, Coke Rewards, Publix Partners, and Amazon Smile.
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Amazon:
http://smile.amazon.com
. Once on this site, search for "Dominion Christian Schools, Inc." Marietta, GA and choose our school as the beneficiary.
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Box Tops for Education
is transitioning from paper box tops to digital. It will be easier than ever for our school to earn rewards! Please take the following steps:
- Download the App “Box Top$ for Education” on your android or apple phone
- Sign up for free (there should be an option to choose “Dominion Christian School” as the school you would like to benefit from your box tops submissions)
- Scan your receipts through the app. The mobile app automatically finds participating products and adds Box Tops to our School’s earnings online. No more clipping!
We are still accepting paper box tops during the transition period. Please continue to turn these in to the front office. Thank you for supporting our school!
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