From Our Principal:
IMPORTANT DATES
September 6th: Fellowship Friday @ 3:30pm-5:00pm (see below)
September 10th: Dress Out Day (pay to participate)
September 11th: Patriot Day-(see below)
September 13th: Fellowship Friday @ 3:30pm-5:00pm (see below)
September 17th: Partnering with Parents, Perspective Scale @ 5:00pm
September 20th: Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th 2 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
September 20th: Fellowship Friday @ 3:30pm-5:00pm (see below)
September 23-27th: Spirit Week (more info to come, see calendar)
September 30-October 4: Food Drive (more info to come)
FELLOWSHIP FRIDAYS
In an effort to facilitate an opportunity for parents and kids to fellowship together on campus, we will be opening our playground on most Fridays from 3:30-5PM beginning September 6th. We will have the Kona Ice Truck onsight September 6th as well for families to purchase treats. **This is not a school supervised event. Please be prepared to stay and monitor your child. We are only providing a space for Friday fun.
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].
YEARBOOK
2024-2025 Yearbook Orders have opened! Yearbooks start with an introductory rate of $20.00 (now through October 4th), and then prices will go up! To order, go to ybpay.com and enter our School Id: 15329725.
TRAIL LIFE LAUNCHES THIS MONTH
Trail Life is a nation-wide 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].
FIRST RESPONDERS
You’re invited to join us for lunch on Wednesday 9/11. Come anytime between 11:15-1pm to break bread and fellowship with staff and students. Lunch will be provided. Please sport your uniform if possible! RSVP link
MEAL TRAIN
If your family is in need of the blessing and support of a meal train, or you know a GCS family that would benefit from one, please email: [email protected]
ROOTED IN PRAYER
Please join other parents on Friday mornings from 7:45-8:30 am in the Conference Room to pray over staff and students. If you are unable to attend, please use the link HERE and pray with us, from wherever you are, for these specific individuals and/or classes. “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20
VOLUNTEERS
Want to help out in the lunchroom? Check out our Lunchroom Volunteer Sign Up!!
Volunteers who already have an Approved Background Check for the 23/24 year, DO NOT need to fill a Volunteer Agreement or Background Check for the 24/25 next year. They’re good for 2 years. Only NEW families need to fill one out. If you’re new & would like to volunteer…please fill out this form.
REMINDERS
Driveline
If families need more than 2 driveline tags, please fill out this form to request more.
** REMINDER: WE DO NOT ACCEPT PICTURES OF DRIVELINE TAGS. If you forgot your tag you’ll need to walk into the front office or North Gate to pick up students.
PARENT DRESS CODE
Every time you are on campus, including pick up or drop off, please be sure to follow these simple guidelines. Thank you for serving the students by being an example of modesty within our unique campus environment.
- A parent who visits the campus for dropoff, lunchtime, pickup, events or classroom parties should wear modest shorts and tops. Short shorts, biker shorts, tight workout clothing, midriffs and low plunging tops or pants are not school appropriate.
- A parent who volunteers in the classroom must wear a GCS polo or spirit shirt. See some options HERE.
- A parent who volunteers on a field trip must wear a GCS polo or spirit shirt.
