From our Principal:
Dear Greenfield Families,
Next we will be celebrating “Knights’ Core Values Week”! This exemplifies who we are as GCS Knights, and most importantly who we are as Christ followers. Each day will have a theme color and a challenge for your students.
Knights’ Core Values Week:
Monday 8/18
- Wear BLUE for K – Know you were made in the image of God
- School Challenge: Explain to a friend or staff member why being made in God’s image is special.
- Home Extension: As a family, create a list of ways that we reflect God’s image. Pray through the list, asking God to help grow your family in these areas.
Tuesday 8/19
- Wear PURPLE/ORANGE for N – Nurture healthy, God honoring relationships & I – Inspire one another to be thinkers and learners
- School Challenge: Pray for a friend today, out loud.
- Home Extension: As a family, make a list of people and relationships that you can be praying for. Follow it up by reading 1 John 2:8-10 and Hebrews 10:24
Wednesday 8/21
- Wear BLACK /WHITE for G- Grow in wisdom AND H – Help one another achieve their academic potential
- School Challenge: Help a friend study and share your knowledge to help them succeed.
- Home Extension: As a family, memorize Proverbs 1:7 and discuss ways you can live out 1 Thessalonians 5:14
Thursday 8/22
- Wear GREEN/YELLOW for T- Thrive by using your God given gifts and talents
- School Challenge: Create a list of the gifts and talents God has given you.
- Home Extension: As a family, talk about the gifts and talents the Lord has given you, and make a plan as to how you will use them to further His kingdom
Friday 8/23
- Wear RED/PINK for S – Show the love of Christ to one another everyday
- School Challenge: Show the love of God to students and staff with our words and actions.
- Home Extension: Show the love of God to your family members with your words and actions.
The dress code rules for this week: The students are encouraged to wear a school appropriate shirt that matches the daily theme color. No other changes to what they can normally wear.
Dress Code Guidelines:
- Dress code bottoms (jeans, khakis, etc.)
- Shirts must have sleeves and no crop tops
- Students can wear GCS polos in these colors
- No crazy hair or face paint
We’re so excited to be personally challenged to live out our Core Values in this tangible way at home, on campus, and in the community. We’ve already begun to pray for God to reveal wonderful things about Himself to our students, staff, and parents as we seek to be light to our community for His kingdom purposes.
Impacting the world for Christ,
Important Dates
August 18th-22nd: Core Values Week (see information below)
August 26th: Fall Individual and Class Photos
August 27th: Fall Individual and Class Photos
September 1: Labor Day – No School
September 11: Patriot Day
Dress Code Reminder
Several changes have been made this year to our dress code. These changes are intended to support fostering a Christ-honoring, distraction-free learning environment that encourages modesty, neatness, and excellence. Please take the time to review here. 2025-2026 Dress Code Reminder
Driveline Reminder
*If you forgot your tag, please make sure you park and pick up your child. *Keep your driveline tags visible for staff for the entirety of driveline. The tags are used when you enter driveline and up front where students are loading.
*As always, please make sure you take a right at the end of driveline.
Volunteer Orientation
We will be having our Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, August 28th, from 9:15-10am. Whether you have volunteered or you are a new volunteer, we invite you to attend this orientation to learn the expectations of volunteering on our campus. Please RSVP HERE.
Rooted: Weekly Prayer for our school every Tuesday
Join us at 8:05am every Tuesday. Adults, even grandparents, and small children are welcome to join us. If you are interested in joining us in-person or receiving a weekly email to pray with us at home please click here. If you have a prayer request and/or praise report please click here.
Greenfield Prayer Walk – August 26th at 8:05am
Upcoming August Staff Birthdays
Sam Menon – August 19th
Cathy Underwood – August 22nd
Jennifer Koch – August 28th
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
Patriot Day – Wednesday, September 11th
Our annual Patriot Day is approaching, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!
Here is the Save the Date to add to your calendar!
- Host a Station: If you’re interested in hosting a station, please contact Elisha Ferraro at gcselishaferraro@gmail.com.
- First Responders: If you’re a first responder joining us for lunch, kindly RSVP by clicking the link.
September 11 Patriot Day First Responder Luncheon
- Want to Show Your Appreciation?
If you’re not a first responder but would like to get involved, there are several ways to participate. Click the link to volunteer.
September 11 Patriot Day First Responder Event Volunteering
Individual and Group Pictures
Lifetouch will be on campus Tuesday, August 26th and Wednesday, August 27th. Students must wear uniforms for picture day. To order online use picture day ID #EVTV4Z3PZ. Flyers will be coming home next week (please disregard class times on the upper left of the flyer). See the link for the picture day schedule. Fall Individual and Group Photos 25/26
Family Mission Trip Interest Meeting
Have you ever thought about taking a mission trip as a family? Every Spring Break, a group of GCS families travels to Mexico to deliver diapers and build a home for a family in need. If you would like to learn more, join us for an informational meeting about our upcoming trip to Mexico, March 8-11, 2026, during Spring Break. This trip is perfect for families with children ages 6 and up.
When: August 25th at 3:30 PM
Where: Room 105
Come learn how your family can serve together and make a lasting impact!
Lunchroom Volunteer Signup and information
Get all the info you’ll need for the school year from our lunchroom manager
Please sign up if your interested in volunteering in our lunchroom for Q1
Volunteer Information
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 23/24 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.
Acknowledgment_and_Auth_for_Background_Check.pdf
Sponsorship Opportunities
We’re looking for sponsors to help make our exciting school events like, the Father-Daughter Dance and Mother-Daughter Paint & Brush Night, extra special this year!
Sponsoring a GCS event is a great way to support our students while promoting your business or family’s commitment to our school community.
Click here to learn more and become a sponsor!
For questions or more information, please contact Mrs. Menon sam.menon@gcsaz.org or Mr. Taylor paul.taylor@gcsaz.org.
Thank you for helping us create memorable moments for our families!
Clubs
We are so excited to share that we have many new clubs coming to our campus for this upcoming school year. They can only happen if you sign up!
American Heritage Girls
We invite you to attend “AHG TASTE”, our registration event on August 14, 2025 from 4-5:30pm at the Agritopia campus. AHG & Trail Life should work well for families in conjunction as meetings are most Thursdays from 5:30-7pm. Please RSVP using the form link: [insert photo in GF newsletter clubs drive]
Last Call! Young Rembrandts – Drawing Club Starts Monday, Aug. 18
Don’t miss out on this super fun after-school club for 1st–6th graders!
Mondays, 3:30–4:30 PM | Aug. 18 – Nov. 24
12 weeks of ALL NEW lessons
Your young artist will:
- Build drawing skills
- Boost creativity and confidence
- Have a blast—no experience needed!
Spaces are filling fast, so sign up HERE today!
Last Call! KZ Martial Arts – Starts Monday, Aug. 18
Looking for an after-school activity that builds strength, confidence, and focus? KZ Martial Arts is bringing high-energy classes for students in grades K–5. Kids will punch, kick, and hi-yah their way through exciting drills while learning discipline, coordination, and key life skills. Classes run Mondays from 3:30–4:30 PM, Aug. 18–Dec. 8. Sign up HERE!
Chess Club – It’s Not Too Late to Join
Calling all 1st–8th graders! Whether you’re brand new to chess or a seasoned strategist, Chess Club is the place to be. We meet Tuesdays from 3:30–4:30 PM, Aug. 12–Nov. 18. The course began on Aug. 12, but sign-ups will be accepted throughout the quarter, so it’s not too late to jump in. Learn to think ahead, outsmart opponents, and have a blast doing it. HERE is the flyer with more details.
Soccer Stars – It’s Not Too Late to Join
Get ready to kick off the season with Soccer Stars for students K-2nd grade; where fun meets fundamentals! Each weekly session includes warm-ups, skill-building drills, team activities, and game time. Led by energetic coaches, your child will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game. Classes are Thursdays, Aug. 14 – Oct. 4 from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. HERE is the flyer with details.
Almost Time! Drumline Club is Coming to Campus
Imagine the energy and school spirit of a live drumline—right here at Gilbert Christian Greenfield! We’re just about ready to launch this exciting new club, and we need your student to be part of the beat. No experience? No problem! Students in 4th–8th grades will learn drumming basics, jam with friends, and bring the rhythm to school events. We provide the drums, the music, and the fun—it’s hands-on, high-energy, and all about teamwork. Classes meet Fridays from 3:30–4:30 PM, Aug. 22–Oct. 3. HERE is the flyer for details.
Classical Ballet Club
Open to K–5 students, this beautiful beginning ballet class meets every Tuesday from 3:30–4:30 PM, Aug 26 – Dec 2, and wraps up with a special performance on December 6th!
Led by the talented Miss Kate, students will learn ballet fundamentals while also building confidence, discipline, and grace.
No experience needed—just a love of movement and learning. HERE is the flyer with more details!
Tennis
TGA is offering a fun, skill-building tennis program for students K-5th grades! Led by trained coaches, these multi-week sessions focus on fundamentals, sportsmanship, and confidence—all equipment provided. Tennis will be every Tuesday from 3:30 – 4:30pm. The Fall Session 1 classes are Sept 2nd – Sept 30th and the Fall Session 2 classes are Nov 11th – Dec 9th. Questions? Contact Lynsey Breivogel at lynsey.breivogel@playtga.com. HERE is the flyer with more details!
Pickleball
TGA is offering a fun, skill-building pickleball program for students K-5th grades! Led by trained coaches, these multi-week sessions focus on fundamentals, sportsmanship, and confidence—all equipment provided. Pickleball will be every Friday from 3:30 – 4:30pm.The Fall Session 1 classes are Sept 5th – Oct 3rd and the Fall Session 2 classes are Nov 7th – Dec 12th. Questions? Contact Lynsey Breivogel at lynsey.breivogel@playtga.com. HERE is the flyer with more details!
Athletics
Once available, all schedules for games will be posted at https://gcsknights.com/
Questions? Contact Tara McIntire
