From Our Principal:
IMPORTANT DATES
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 (see below)
September 25-27th: 7th Grade Signature Trip
September 30-October 4: Food Drive (more info to come)
October 2nd: Lifetouch Picture Retake Day (All grades)
October 4th: Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th 2 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
October 4th: All Campus Worship @ 2:00pm (GYM)
October 7th-18th: Fall Break, No School
October 21st: No School, Professional Development
October 22nd: Students Return, 2nd Quarter Begins
October 24th-25th: Half Day, Conferences
October 29th: Dress Out Day (pay to participate)
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 3:30-5 PM. **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.
SPIRIT WEEK: September 23-27th
Please join us by dressing in the themes below. Make sure all outfits adhere to the GCS modesty dress standards. NOTE: Clothing that promotes non-Christian music artists, shows containing non-Christian themes or anything else promoting non-Christian ideas will not be allowed.
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Favorite Character Day
Friday: Green and Gold Day
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].
CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS
Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Well this is your chance! Applications for the Startup Club’s fall session are now LIVE!
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!
With the exception of one in-person gathering on 11/6 and Market Day on Saturday, 12/7, this Club is largely virtual by design—making it easy for students to participate in other extracurricular activities simultaneously.
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate, and may team up with a friend or run their business solo.
Not sure what it’s all about? Check out this video to learn more!
Space is limited! If your child is interested in joining Startup Club and selling products at the Christmas Market, be sure to apply HERE by 9/29. Please note, applications will be accepted until spaces are filled. Once filled, a waiting list will be started. 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.
4th GRADER PARK PASS
Does your family love exploring the outdoors? Every fourth grader can get a free national park pass through the Every Kid Outdoors program. Use this link to get your pass and start enjoying God’s creation.
FOOD DRIVE
We are excited for our annual Food Drive where we come together as a community to be the hands and feet of Jesus and help those in need. We would love for your children to be involved in the process of bringing in items to benefit Sunshine Acres.
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
Lunchroom: Want to help out in the lunchroom? Check out our Lunchroom Volunteer Sign Up!!
Other Campus Volunteer Opportunities: If you are new or have settled in and are now available to volunteer…please fill out this form to see how you can get involved.
Staff Meeting Snacks: If you’d like to help provide snacks for any of the All Staff Meetings this year, please use the link HERE to 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.
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.
