FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
IMPORTANT DATES
July 23rd: Teacher Welcome Letters emailed home at 4:00pm
July 30th: Open House/ Meet the Teacher 8am-3pm
August 1st: First Day of School
Attention All Incoming Freshmen:
Please submit your small group friend requests for high school here. Your requests need to be submitted by July 1st.
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!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
We are excited to announce our Val Vista Summer Reading Challenge! Attached is our reading log where students can record their summer reading time. Students that read 1,000 minutes & have parents sign the reading log will receive a prize at the Open House from Mrs. Stanley on Wednesday, 7/30.
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We’re looking for volunteers! We have many areas over the summer and next year where we need help. Summer grade level ambassadors, planning grade level meet-ups and connecting families who are new to Val Vista is just one! If you’re interested, please click below. INTEREST FORM
Planning to volunteer next year? Please wear a GCS spirit or polo shirt to volunteer on campus for the 25/26 school year. You can purchase a polo HERE or grab one at our uniform exchange over the summer.
All volunteers must have an Approved Background Check and Volunteer Agreement Form submitted. If you filled them out for the 22/23 school year, YOU ARE UP FOR RENEWAL and will need to fill them out again. If you filled one out for the 24/25, DO NOT need to fill a Volunteer Agreement or Background Check for the 25/26 next year. They’re good for 2 years. ALL NEW families need to fill them out.
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
