FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
IMPORTANT DATES
July 30th: Open House/ Meet the Teacher 8am-3pm
August 1st: First Day of School
August 1st: Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a
August 1st: PreK/Kindergarten Parent Gathering @ 8-8:30am in the MPR (RSVP below)
August 8: Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a
August 8: 1st and 2nd Grade Parent Gathering @ 8-8:30am in the MPR
August 15: 3rd and 4th Grade Parent Gathering @ 8-8:30am in the MPR
August 15: HALF DAY, Early Release
August 22: 5th and 6th Grade Parent Gathering @ 8-8:30am in the MPR
August 22: Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a
August 26 and 27: Fall and Class Pictures (more info to come)
August 29: 7th and 8th Grade Parent Gathering @ 8-8:30am in the MPR
PreK/Kindergarten Parent Gathering
PK and Kindergarten Parents, after dropping off your student(s), please join us on August 1st for juice and pastries in the cafeteria from 8-8:30am. Get to know other PK/K families and socialize with those you already know. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP HERE!
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!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We’re looking for volunteers! We have many areas where we need help. If you’re interested, please click below. INTEREST FORM
Planning to volunteer this 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 on 8/9.
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
ATHLETICS
Just a reminder that all students planning to participate in a sport during the 25-26 school year must have a current physical. Summer is a great time for this! You will receive registration information as the school year approaches. The official AIA form must be completed and uploaded in order to complete your registration.
