FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
IMPORTANT DATES
May 20th: Kindergarten Graduation (Gym) 10:15a (Doors open @ 9:45am)
May 21st: 8th Grade Promotion (Gym) 10:30a (Doors open @ 10:00am)
May 21st: K5 Water Day
May 21st: 6th-8th Grade Knights Honor Day @ Pecan Lake 1-4pm
May 22nd: All Campus Worship @ 8a
May 22nd: Half Day, Last Day of School
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION DETAILS
Your son or daughter will be provided a gown the day of graduation to wear and return to their teacher. The matching cap and 2025 tassel will be held by the teacher until graduation and then will go home with your child. They do not need to be returned, but are a special souvenir for our graduating kindergartners!
PK-5TH WATER DAY DRESS CODE AND RULES
Water Day is Wednesday, May 21st
Here are a few details to explain the special dress code:
- Please do not wear uniforms on Water Day.
- Modest swimsuit with plain shorts and a colored t-shirt (no white) or rashguard (that will dry quickly) over the top of the swimsuit.
- A two piece tankini is suggested for female students with a shirt on top and shorts on the bottom.
- Please avoid shorts with brads or bling, as they may rip the blow-ups.
- Students will not be allowed to change at school.
- Flip flops are recommended.
- Hats and/or sunglasses are great.
- Please apply sunscreen at home.
- Please bring a towel to dry off with.
- Please bring a LARGE water bottle, as the weather is warming up and the students will be outside for a few hours.
- Get ready for a great time!
LOST AND FOUND
Please stop by the elementary school side of campus to look through our Lost and Found items before the end of the year. All items not claimed by the end of the last day of school will be donated.
ANNUAL DIAMONDBACKS FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT
Come out and enjoy an evening of baseball and community with other GCS families at Faith and Family Night on Thursday, August 8th. After the game, stick around for a special post-game concert by Tauren Wells! Click the link below to secure your tickets – we can’t wait to see you there!
INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR GCS
GCS is looking for Speech and Language Pathologists to service students on campus during the school day! If you are interested, or know someone who is, please reach out to our Student Services Coordinator at: amy.milchman@gcsaz.org.
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: vvmealtrain@gcsaz.org
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
ATHLETICS
Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th grade Lady Knights! Middle school cheer auditions for the upcoming season will be held on May 15, 16, & 17th. We’re looking for athletes with positive attitudes and a passion for cheerleading!
Coach Arin will be hosting two sports camps (Intro to Sports Camp and Basketball Camp) for elementary students this summer!
You can use the following links to sign up:
Don’t forget to check out Summer Knights for all the camps going on this summer!
GCU is putting together some great camps this summer for volleyball that you won’t want to miss! See flyers for details.
Are you interested in playing high school soccer at GCS? Get a head start by joining team activities over the summer at the high school! It’s a great way to meet the coaches, build skills, and connect with future teammates. Reach out to the high school soccer coaches for more info and to get involved – we’d love to see you out there!
Head Coach: Devon Dickinson – devon@devondickinson.com
Darcey Barnett – canddbarnett@cox.net
FCA camp can change your life. You will be pushed physically, mentally and spiritually. Every year, Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosts camp for 7th-graduating Seniors at NAU in Flagstaff, AZ. We offer 12 different sports for girls and boys. Transportation is provided in the cost and you get to experience what it’s like to be on a college campus. We do have scholarships available for camp. https://www.azfca.org/-summer-camp-2025
VOLUNTEERS
Lunchroom: 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.
DRIVELINE
During the AM and PM driveline please make sure to use your blinker as you are entering and exiting the curb line. It greatly helps our driveline staff, the family’s walking along the driveline, and those trying to cross the street at the end of the driveline. We appreciate your partnering as we try to load kids as quickly and safely as possible.
