Principal’s Paragraph
Dear Greenfield parents,
As a parent I know how fun this time of year is with watching Christmas movies and surprising my kids with special gifts. As I was watching Christmas movies this year and shopping for different gifts I discovered two very alarming things, the new movie Dear Santa (2024) and the Lego Bible, The Complete Brick Bible for Kids.
In Proverbs 4:23, we are instructed to “guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” It is so important that we protect the hearts and minds of our children by carefully evaluating what they watch and read. Entertainment is never “neutral.”
The movie, Dear Santa (2024) is about a boy (Liam) who is dyslexic and accidentally sends a letter to Satan instead of Santa. Here are some of the things that are alarming:
- [Liam] says that meeting Satan may have been the best thing that’s ever happened to him.
- Satan tells Liam that after he uses all three wishes, he’ll obtain Liam’s soul. And when Liam eventually dies, he’ll spend eternity in hell.
- [Liam] finds that Satan has brought his brother back from the dead.
- [Satan] makes a joke about trusted relatives sexually abusing children.
- Satan admits to having sex with a dog.
- God’s name is used in vain more than 20 times.
- Liam’s parents argue with one another and make verbal jabs to hurt each other. Satan describes himself as pro-divorce.
- Satan morphs a Christmas tree angel topper to have his face on it—implying that he’s been acting as their guardian angel.
- There is much more disturbing content in this movie that can be read in the full review, Plugged In’s analysis.
The Complete Brick Bible for Kids Concerns:
- The author is a transgender artist and self-professed atheist.
- The author portrays Yahweh as: “Power-mad, belligerent, masochistic, petty, woefully insecure, extremely dangerous and unpredictable (and seemingly not too bright) Yahweh exhibits all the worst attributes of man.”
- The author selected and focused on portions of the Bible that are not appropriate for children.
- Although the Bible does not hide the graphic scenes of history, there is merit to shielding children until they are at an age where they can properly digest the consequences of the depravity of sin. Just a few of the illustrations and stories in this children’s book include:
- A naked Adam and Eve with their bottom parts together
- Noah as he lay naked in his tent
- Samuel “hacking” a king into pieces
- Angry angels snatching terrified Lego women
- A man thrusting a spear through a man and into a woman
- Amnon and the rape of his sister
- Graphic killing scenes with Lego blood and gore
- One scene read, “Anyone who would not seek Yahweh would be executed.” The scene includes men tied down ready to be beheaded.
*Helpful Conversation Guide*: If your child asks why they cannot watch this movie or read this Bible, use it as an opportunity to biblically guide your child, always pointing them back to the good news of Christ’s coming.
*Guiding Scriptures*: Romans 12:1-2 (do not conform to this world), Psalm 101:3 (avoid worthless content), Philippians 4:8 (view content that uplifts and aligns with godly values), Matthew 6:22-23 (what we take in through our eyes influences), Proverbs 4:23 (protecting what influences us), 2 Corinthians 10:5 (take our thoughts captive), 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (discernment in consumption and rejecting evil).
As your school principal and the calling that God has placed in my life to prepare this next generation to impact the world for Christ, my desire is to partner with you in nurturing children who are firmly rooted in truth. May this Advent season be filled with joy, hope, and the peace that comes from focusing on our Savior.
Impacting the world for Christ,
2nd Quarter Conferences:
Our 2nd quarter conferences are coming up on 1/9 and 1/10! Please follow the links HERE for the appropriate grade level.
Save the Date:
Daddy Daughter Dance – Saturday, February 1, 2025. More details coming soon!
Uniform Closet:
Our next uniform closet will be Saturday, January 25th, from 9am-10am at the Greenfield Campus. Please bring any uniforms to donate to the front office. These uniforms are free and are limited to 5 per student.
Yearbook:
Order your book today! The cost of soft cover goes from $20 to $30 and hardcover goes from $25 5o $35 after 12/31. Shop Yearbook link
Yearbook Cover Contest:
Thank you so everyone that submitted a yearbook cover this year. We had over 50 submissions and they were all amazing. The top five submissions are:
5th place – Bri Bridgman – 7th grade (submission #42)
4th place – Rebekah Koch – 5th grade (submission #30)
3rd place – Elena Newell – 7th grade (submission #23)
2nd place – Clair Horton – 8th grade (submission #40)
1st place – Ezekiel Emery – 8th grade (submission #27)
If you would like to see all the submissions, they are up in the hallway by the office.
Photos Needed!
We need your pictures from activities on campus. If you want things like sports teams (right now we do not have any sports pictures from this fall submitted) or events included in the yearbook we need those pictures. Please upload them here. If you have any problems or questions please email [email protected].
3rd Quarter Clubs:
Dress Code Reminders:
PER THE HANDBOOK:
Tops: Polos are required Monday through Thursday, even if wearing a required GCS sweatshirt.
Bottoms: Most fabrics for pants and shorts are allowed including tech cotton-blends (golf pants), 100% cotton khaki, or blue denim. Unacceptable material includes terry cloth (traditional sweatpants), nylon, or mesh athletic shorts (basketball shorts). Approved colors are black, blue, khaki/tan, and gray.
Driveline Reminders:
In order to keep our driveline running quickly, we ask that you make a right hand turn ONLY at the end of driveline. Also make sure you come at your designated time.
Important Dates:
December 23-January 6: Christmas Break
January 7: School Resumes
January 9, 10: Winter Conferences, ½ days
January 20: MLK Day – No School
January 25: Uniform Closet from 9am-10am
Athletics
Registration is now available for boys volleyball; please follow the link below to complete it. Registration will close Monday, January 6th and will need to be completed in order for your athlete to participate in official practices after Christmas Break. Just a reminder, a physical is needed as part of the registration process. Team Snap forms link
For questions please contact [email protected]
Check GCSKNIGHTS.COM for more athletic information.
