FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
IMPORTANT DATES
August 18th-22nd: Core Values Week (more info below)
August 22nd: 5th/6th Grade Parent Gathering @ 8-8:30am in the MPR
August 26th and 27th: Fall and Class Pictures (more info to come)
August 29th: 7th and 8th Grade Parent Gathering @ 8-8:30am in the MPR
September 1st: NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
September 5th: Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a
September 11th: First Responders Lunch (more info to come)
September 15th-19th: Spirit Week (see below)
September 19th: Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a
September 22nd-26th: MAP Testing for Students
5TH/6TH GRADE PARENT GATHERING
5th and 6th Grade Parents,
After dropping off your student(s), please join us on August 22nd for juice and pastries in the cafeteria from 8-8:30am. Get to know other 5th/6th grade families and socialize with those you already know. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP HERE!
CORE VALUES WEEK
Our Annual Core Values Week is coming up 8/18-8/22!! We will spend time as a school on each day’s core value and want to encourage you as a family to work on the Home Extension information that comes out as well! Be on the lookout for details here and daily posts on ParentSquare.
LUNCHROOM HELP
We are looking for volunteers to help in the lunchroom!!
Sign up here: Lunchroom Help
CLUBS
First quarter after school clubs are beginning soon! As a reminder, these are recreational clubs. They are not private lessons or tutoring, and they are not a continuation of the academic day. Please check with the club directly if you have any questions, including scheduling, payment or observing classes. All observations MUST be pre-approved by the club before parents can be in the classroom. These are third party organizations so you will need to reach out directly to them for any questions.
TRAIL LIFE
Come join the movement of families that are taking boyhood seriously. Trail Life is a troop-based ministry that thousands of families have turned to, because we believe God has a plan and purpose for boys. And it is filled with adventure, growth, and captivation of his Glory.
Our troop, AZ-3368 is starting back up for the year. It’s the perfect time to join.
Any other questions, please reach out to the troop leadership at info@az3368.org.
See you on the Trail!
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS
Welcome parents of girls, ages 5-18! American Heritage Girls is a faith-based scouting organization offering fun, fellowship, service and family events for girls in kindergarten thru high school. We are an organization dedicated to supporting a generation of girls whose identities are rooted in Christ. Our programming is developmentally appropriate and provides all girls an opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics and skills. We have almost 100 badges to choose from! Here is a quick look at what your daughter can do this school year:
- “Priceless Pearl” Pool Party
- Food Bank Bingo service project
- RAK Be a Good Neighbor service project
- Troop Badges: Our Constitution, Astronomy, Fashion, Sewing, Outdoor Skills
- “Set Free” Faith Night Lock-in
- Family Corn Maze night
- Gingerbread Baking & Decorating
- Hula Hike
- Family Camp
- Daughter of the King Event for Mom&Me
Other service projects include volunteering at senior care centers, collecting toiletries for local organizations, baking cookies for police officers, walking shelter dogs and serving at FMSC.
We invite you to attend “AHG TASTE”, our registration event on August 14, 2025 at the Agritopia campus (location TBA).
Please RSVP using the form link: https://forms.gle/8Tf6PocSubY4ThDN6
4:00 pm Girls arrive and participate in mini-badge activities with parents
4:30 pm Parents attend an informational meeting (girls continue with badge activities; younger siblings must stay with parents)
5:00 pm Parents can register daughter(s) and select volunteer opportunities
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Murphy at 480-223-8190.
FELLOWSHIP FRIDAYS
We are excited to bring back Fellowship Friday’s, however we will be waiting until the weather cools off. Keep your eyes open for an announcement later in the semester for this!
SPIRIT WEEK 9/15-9/19
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Twin/Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Favorite Character Day
Friday: Green and Gold Day
***Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code.
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.
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.
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.
