FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Hi Families,
As we approach October Break and the end of the first quarter, we want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has taken part in our school events. Please save the dates below for Q2 events and plan to join us as your participation makes these moments even more special. Stay tuned for more details as each event gets closer. We can’t wait to see you there.
From September 17–23 we celebrated Constitution Week with help from American Heritage Girls! Students were challenged to memorize the Preamble to the Constitution, and everyone who did earned a raffle ticket for a gift card drawing.
Congratulations to all who participated and great job!
Enjoy this adorable video of 1st grader Levi Logan reciting the Preamble, and take a look at the photos of some of our winners.
Educating with eternity in mind,
IMPORTANT DATES
October 2025:
- Oct 5-18: Fall Break
- Oct 23 (Thu):
- Middle School Service Day (Feed My Starving Children, 9-11am)
- Half-Day, K-8 Conferences
- Oct 24 (Fri):
- MADE Challenge
- Half-Day, K-8 Conferences
- Oct 27-Nov 7 (2 weeks): City Hope Drive
- Oct 29-31 (Wed-Fri): 6th Grade Camp
November 2025
- Nov 7 (Fri): Chapel
- Nov 10 (Mon): Veterans Day Assembly
- Nov 11 (Tue): NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day
- Nov 14 (Fri):
- Father/Son Challenge, 4:30-7:00pm
- Chapel
- Nov 15 (Sat): Christmas Market @ VV, 9:00am-12:00pm
- Nov 19-21 (Wed-Fri): 7th Grade Camp
- Nov 25 (Tue): Pie Day
- Nov 26 (Wed):
- Grandparent Day
- Half Day
- Nov 27-28 (Thu-Fri): NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
December 2025 – January 2026
- Dec 2 (Tue): 4th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6pm @ AG Gym
- Dec 3 (Wed): 7/8 Choir Rehearsal, 5-7pm
- Dec 4 (Thu): 7/8 & HS Christmas Choir Concert, 7pm (Location TBD)
- Dec 6 (Sat): GCS Pancake Breakfast, 8:00-10:00am
- Dec 11 (Thu): 4th-6th General Music & Jubilee Concert, 6pm @ AG Gym
- Dec 12 (Fri): Christmas Chapel
- Dec 18 (Thu): Middle School MAIN EVENT, 10:00am-2:00pm
- Dec 19(Fri):
- Half Day
- Jingle Bell Jog
- End of 2nd Quarter
- Dec 22-Jan 5: NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break
- Jan 6 (Tue): School Resumes
UPCOMING STAFF BIRTHDAYS
Andrea Matthias – September 29th
Kristen Kirby – September 30th
Riley Brown – October 1st
Teresa Betz – October 3rd
Russell Stansberry – October 3rd (celebrated)
Anna LeBlanc – October 3rd (celebrated)
Heather Gill – October 3rd (celebrated)
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list.
PICTURE RETAKES: OCTOBER 1st
If your child was absent for picture day in August or you would like them to have a retake done, please fill out this form: Picture Day Retakes.
Students must be in school uniform for picture retakes.
- Picture Day ID for Ordering: EVTZM3NHJ
- Please note, if you already purchased a picture package but would like a retake for your child, please have them bring that package with them to school on retake day.
- If you did not purchase a package from the original picture day, your child can just come to the camera to get a retake and you will receive a new proof.
QUARTER 2 CLUBS
All after-school clubs will take a break during Fall Break and will resume afterward. The following clubs will continue into Quarter 2 (clubs that are still open for registration are noted below).
Mondays: Karate Martial Arts (register HERE) & Young Rembrandts
Tuesdays: Chess & Classical Ballet
Wednesday: STEAM Amusement Park Island
Thursdays: Jubilee Choir, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, & Amazing Athletes (register HERE)
CITY HOPE DRIVE
Our annual school drive for City Hope kicks off after fall break from October 27th-November 7th. Please take note of the items your child’s grade level will be collecting. The items will be collected in orange bins outside each classroom.
PreK & Kindergarten: Cereal
1st grade: Deodorant
2nd grade: Shampoo
3rd grade: Canned Chicken or Salmon
4th grade: Bags of Rice
5th grade: Mac & Cheese
6th grade: Peanut Butter
7th grade: Toothpaste
8th grade: Toothbrushes
FATHER SON CHALLENGE: CONTEND FOR THE FAITH
Mark your calendars for the Father Son Event on Friday, November 14th from 4:30-7:00pm at the Agritopia campus. This year, the event is available for all boys on campus from PreK-8th grade. Join us for an evening of games, competitions, food and fun!
Details to register for the event will be coming soon!
ORDER YOUR 2025/2026 YEARBOOK
Use the link below to purchase your 2025/2026 Yearbook.
LUNCH ON CAMPUS
Parents, you are welcome to have lunch with your child(ren) on campus any (non-heat advisory) day. Due to our lunchroom size, you will need to eat with your child(ren) at the picnic tables outside the cafeteria. When you come for lunch, your child cannot bring friends outside with them; elementary students must eat in the cafeteria unless they are with their parents.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
We are currently seeking coaches for the winter season! If you have a passion for baseball, boys’ volleyball, or cross country and enjoy guiding and inspiring our student athletes, please use this link to apply, or contact Tamera Miller for more information.
GAME DAYS for our fall sports are listed below. Come out and support the KNIGHTS!
Volleyball
Monday, Sept. 29 @ GCS VV
JV- 4 pm
Varsity- 4:45 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 1 vs. GCS GF (HOME)
JV- 4 pm
Varsity- 4:45 pm
Soccer
Tuesday, Sept. 30 @ GCS GF
4 pm
Thursday, Oct. 2 @ Valley Christian
Tempe Sports Complex
4 pm
Flag Football
Monday, Sept. 29 @ Pardes
4 pm
Thursday, Oct. 2 vs. GCS GF (HOME)
4 pm
Tackle Football
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ NC
10 am
