FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Agritopia Families,
Today in chapel, we continued our journey through the Beatitudes and students learned about Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those who mourn.” We discussed with students what it looks like to be sad over the things that make God sad, and when our hearts break over our sin, we are able to repent and ask for forgiveness.
Students were challenged to respond to sin with a repentant heart that seeks forgiveness and restoration instead of sorrow over being “caught” or “in trouble.” Mourning over sin is a blessing because Jesus Christ gives us forgiveness and comfort when we repent. Our hope is that students would experience this blessing when they view their sin as God does and seek His forgiveness.
Educating with eternity in mind,
IMPORTANT DATES
9/11: Patriot Day Event (7:15-8:00)
9/18: Picture Retakes
9/19: 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra Assembly Concert (8:30am-9:00am, AG Gym)
9/23-27: Spirit Week
9/25-27: 7th Grade Signature Trip
9/30-10/4: Literacy Week
10/3: Family Literacy Night (5:00pm-6:15pm)
10/4: MS Knights Celebration Day at Main Event
10/7-10/21: Fall Break
10/24 & 10/25: Half Day and K-8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
10/28: Bowl of Rice Day and Food Drive Begins
11/1: Father Son Challenge & MS Hang Night
PATRIOT DAY – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH
We will be hosting our annual First Responders Meet and Greet in honor of Patriot Day and to remember the events of 9/11. Police force, paramedics, fire fighters, and healthcare providers in our GCS community are all invited to the Agritopia Campus on Wednesday, September 11th from 7:00-8:10am. First Responders, please RSVP HERE if you are planning to attend.
Pay to Dress Day: September 12th
Our first Pay to Dress Day is on Thursday, September 12th. For dress code guidelines, please see the handbook. Click HERE to pay for Thursday or choose to pay for all Pay to Dress Days at once.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
If you are interested in volunteering to help with campus events, you can sign up HERE.
TRAIL LIFE LAUNCHES THIS MONTH
Trail Life is a nationwide ministry for men and boys, combining discipleship with outdoor adventure. Boys will participate in various activities during weekly meetings and “hit the trail” together for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. Meetings start the third weekend in September. To sign up, complete this form. If you have questions please email [email protected].
DRIVELINE REMINDERS
Older siblings need to wait in their homeroom until walker release at 3:00pm BEFORE picking up their siblings.
You must have your physical tag with you at the driveline to pick up your child.
PICTURE AND YEARBOOK ORDERS
You can order your child’s photos online HERE, using the ID code: EVTPVX67G
Picture Day Retakes are on Wednesday, September 18th.
Click here to purchase your Agritopia yearbook. $20 for a softcover & $25 for a hardcover now through December 31st. Make sure to keep your receipt for your records. Please contact [email protected] with any questions regarding yearbooks.
Christmas Market
CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS! Is your child interested in participating in this year’s Startup Club and Christmas Market? Applications go LIVE next week, and space is limited!
Startup Club is a fun, faith-based extracurricular program that teaches students how to start their very own business. Over the course of 6 weeks, students will receive one email per week with a short and sweet video lesson, and corresponding assignment. Lessons and assignments are designed to break down everything they need to do to launch their business in small, manageable steps—and it all culminates with a one day Market where they will launch their very own business—and earn a profit!
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate, and may team up with a friend or run their business solo. With the exception of one in-person gathering, and Market Day on Dec. 7th, this Club is largely virtual by design—making it easy for students to participate in other extracurricular activities simultaneously.
Not sure what it’s all about? Check out this video to learn more! APPLICATIONS GO LIVE NEXT WEEK!
Questions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
9/7 | 10am – Tackle Football Game vs. Fountain Hills at Valley Christian HS
9/9 | 4 pm – JV Volleyball Home Game vs. Northwest Christian
9/9 | 4:45 pm- Varsity Volleyball Home Game vs. Northwest Christian
9/10 | 3:30 pm- Soccer Game @ GCS Val Vista
9/12 | 4 pm- JV Volleyball Game vs. Valley Christian @ Gethsemane Church
4/12 | 4:45- Varsity Volleyball Game vs. Valley Christian @ Gethsemane Church
9/12 | 4 pm- Soccer Game @ Scottsdale Christian Academy
9/14 | 10 am- Tackle Football Game vs. Pusch Ridge @ Phoenix Christian HS
Check GCSKNIGHTS.COM for more athletic information.
