Principal’s Paragraph
Dear Greenfield Parents,
With a growing love for God at work in our lives, our capacity to love others will grow as well. Thank you for your generosity and helping meet the needs of many families on the San Carlos Indian Reservation and Sunshine Acres through our food drive! We have another wonderful opportunity to share the love of Christ with children and continue to fulfill the great commission. Our campus is continuing the tradition of giving by partnering with Operation Christmas Child. This organization’s mission is to share the gospel with children in need, all over the world. This one simple box has the power to change a life forever. Please prayerfully consider packing a box or two with your family this year as we prepare the next generation to impact the world for Christ! Our goal is to pack 400 boxes this year. Packing dates are October 30-November 20th! Drop off filled boxes to the office or your child’s classroom by November 20th at the latest.
Impacting the world for Christ,
Father Son Challenge/Middle School Fun Night November 1
Come join us for a night of games, competition and fun! Father Son Challenge is from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Please fill out this form for a ticket!
Middle School Fun Night is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please fill out this form to sign up!
We need volunteers and donations. Click here to see how you can help!
Veterans Day:
GCS Veterans (grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) are invited to a school wide assembly & reception on Friday, November 8th. The reception will begin at 7:30 in the cafeteria, where Veterans and their family members can enjoy refreshments and coffee prior to the assembly. At 8:00am the gymnasium doors will open so that family members can take their seats in the bleachers. The Veterans will stay, and be escorted into the gym at 8:25. The assembly will start at 8:30am. Please RSVP HERE so we can ensure we have enough seats and refreshments. If possible, we would like to have each guest wear their uniform.
Veterans Day Stars:
Any Veteran within our GCS community (regardless if you are attending the assembly) can be featured on the Wall of Honor. Star cut outs can be picked up at the front office starting this week. On the star please include a picture of the veteran, their name, their branch of service, and any other decor/information you wish. Please return to the office no later than Tuesday, November 5th.
Example for Wall of Honor Star:
- Picture
- J.D. Reymer
- United States Navy
Art from the Heart:
Art from the Heart is in your child’s bag today! You will find their personalized art brochure with their artwork on the cover. Get ready to ooh and ah over their work and order keepsakes and christmas gifts with their art work on them. All orders are placed online and will be shipped to your home. Orders must be placed by November 8th for free shipping!
2nd Quarter Lunchroom Volunteer Signup
Please click THIS LINK for 2nd quarter lunchroom volunteering!
Quarter 2 Clubs:
We have 2 wonderful clubs already going, but are open to join for 2nd quarter. Please click on the links below for more info.
Cantaremos Honor Choir:
Congratulations to each of these students who were selected to sing at the Cantaremos Honor Choir on November 18th. We are so proud of you!
Natalie Bishop
Katie Rosa
Jeshua Borra
Hildon Evans
James Milkwick
STAFF CHRISTMAS RAFFLE:
Ask us about our Staff Christmas Raffle if your business or family would like to participate.
Driveline Reminders:
Morning driveline: please make sure your child exits the car AFTER you pass the crosswalk and crossing guard. Anything before the crosswalk is not a drop off area.
Dress Code Reminders:
The weather has finally cooled off! Per the handbook:
- All hoodies, cardigans, zip up sweaters, crewnecks, etc. worn on campus must have a GCS logo.
- The only non-GCS logo item permitted is a winter coat. A winter coat may only be worn when outside.
- No oversized hoodies are permitted.
- Hats, beanies, hoods, and earmuffs may not be worn inside any building at any time.
Important Dates:
October 28: Hearing and Vision Screening (more details to come)
November 1: Father Son Challenge/Middle School Hang Night
November 11: Veterans Day – No School
November 13-15: 6th grade Signature Trip UCYC
November 19: Pay to Dress Day – Sports themed
November 27: Grandparents Day – ½ Day
November 28-29: Thanksgiving Break – No School
Athletics
Just a reminder that the deadline to register for Middle School Winter Sports is Nov 1st!
Baseball
Baseball will hold option open field days to get some work in before tryouts on Nov 4th & 7th from 3:30-5pm. Tryouts will be held on Nov 8th form 3-5pm.
Cross Country
Greenfield cross country is the ultimate run club and is also a no cut sport! All levels are welcome. You will get into great shape, have fun with your friends and build your strength and stamina. Running is the only sport you can talk while practicing (on easy days ). We will practice three days a week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:30-4:45. Two of the days the runs will start from campus and run around the neighborhoods and one day per week we will carpool to Discovery Park and run there. The races are 2 miles long and will begin at the end of November, with the championship in February. The team is coached by our Head High School Cross Country and Track Coach, Coach Ford, and will be assisted by other high school coaches. Coach Ford is looking forward to growing the cross country program at Gilbert Christian and her goals for the middle school experience are fun, friends and fitness.
Softball
Softball will host tryouts the first week of November! See the flyer below for more information.
GCS Youth Pitching Camp
November 2nd, 9:00am-12:00pm
The GCS Youth Pitching Camp allows players in 5th-8th grades to receive valuable instruction in the art of baseball pitching. Our goal is to equip pitchers with the tools they need to pitch at a high level. Players will go through a series of drills breaking down the mechanics, PFP (pitchers fielding practice), proper throwing progression, pick-offs, and the mental approach. Camp is led by GCHS Head Coach, Josh Bailey. Please reach out to Coach Bailey at [email protected] with any questions. Register here
Check GCSKNIGHTS.COM for more athletic information.
