FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Wonderful Greenfield Families,
One of the greatest gifts God has given us is the spiritual discipline of prayer. At school, we have been lifting up prayers daily; prayers for your children, for our teachers, for our school, and for God’s work in our community. It is so important that our kids see and hear us praying, both at home and at school. Scripture reminds us that we are to pray without ceasing (1 Thess. 5:17), to “ be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let our requests be made known to God” (Phil. 4:6), and that “the Spirit Himself intercedes for us” (Rom. 8:26).
I have seen the Lord answer some prayers quickly, while others remain in the waiting. Yet in all of it, God has strengthened my faith and reminded me that prayer is not optional, it is essential to walking with Him. A few years ago, I began praying Scripture over my own children and found it to be a powerful practice for my heart and theirs. If you would like a helpful resource to guide your own prayers for your kids, I encourage you to use this [31-Day Prayer Guide for Parents link].
As we focus on prayer this season, we also remember that God calls us not only to pray, but to act with compassion. James 2:17 reminds us that faith is shown through action. We launched our Annual Food Drive this week, running through Oct. 3. As a school community, we have the opportunity to provide for those in need through donating food and supplies. All items collected will go directly to support AIM (American Indian Ministries), serving families on the San Carlos Indian Reservation. What a wonderful way for our students to see faith lived out in prayer and in action.
GCS Annual Food Drive ~ Please Bring the Following Items:
Pre-K: Mac and Cheese
K/1st: Canned Tomato Sauce (El Pato preferred)
2nd/3rd: Dried Pinto Beans
4th/5th: Ready to Eat Soups w/Pull Back Lids
6th- 8th: Self-Rising Flour, Peanut Butter and Jelly
Everyone: Full size body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrush.
We invite you to join in: praying with us, praying for your children, and partnering in this outreach. May our kids see that prayer is powerful and that serving others is part of living out the Gospel.
Impacting the world for Christ,
Important Dates
September 29th: Hearing and Vision Screening for Prek, K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and new students
September 30th: Picture Retake Day (details below)
October 2nd: Fall Band and Choir Concerts (details coming soon)
October 3rd: Last day of Q1
October 6th-17th: Fall Break
October 20th: School Resumes
October 23rd-24th: First Quarter Conferences
October 29th-31st: 6th Grade Signature Trip
Upcoming October Staff Birthdays
Happy birthday to our amazing staff who celebrate this month! If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
Ms. Bauslaugh (PE teacher) – October 9th
Mrs. Henderson (1st grade teacher) October 29th
Mrs. Vilhauer (2nd grade teacher) – October 29th
Picture Retake Day – September 30th
Picture Retake day is Tuesday, September 30th. If you purchased a package and want a retake, please have your child bring your package to retakes so the photographer can scan that package envelope which will automatically produce a new one for you with your child’s new image. If you did not purchase a package from the original picture day, your child can come to the camera to get a retake picture taken and will receive a new proof. If you missed the original picture day just come to the camera! Prek PM parents: If your child needs a photo taken, you are welcome to bring them anytime between 8:15am and 10:45am. Please sign up here if you are needing to retake. Picture Day Retake Signup
7th/8th Choir and Band Concerts on Thursday, October 2nd
Our Fall Band and Choir Concerts are on Thursday, October 2nd, in the GF MPR. Band Concert is at 6:30pm with a call time of 6:00pm. Choir Concert is at 7:00pm with a call time of 6:30pm.
Concert attire is concert black (see email for detailed information).
1st Quarter Conferences
Our 1st quarter conferences are coming up on 10/23 and 10/24! Please follow the links attached for the appropriate grade level sign ups.
If you want to bless our teachers with a nourishing soup and salad lunch on Thursday, the 23rd, please sign up here!
Lost and Found
The lost and found will be on a table outside after fall break. Please look through this when you come for conferences.
Father Son Challenge/Middle School Fun Night on Friday, November 7th
Join us for an exciting Color War — a night filled with games, friendly competition, and tons of fun! Check this document to find out which color team your child has been assigned to.
THANK YOU, WinSupply, for your generous sponsorship and for investing in our families and community!
The Father Son Challenge is from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Please fill out THIS FORM for a ticket by November 3rd.
Middle School Fun Night is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please fill out THIS FORM for a ticket by November 3rd.
Veterans Day Assembly and Reception on Monday, November 10th
GCS Veterans (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) are invited to a school wide assembly & reception on Monday, November 10th. The reception will begin at 7:30 in the cafeteria, where Veterans and their family members can enjoy refreshments and coffee prior to the assembly. At 8:00am the gymnasium doors will open so that family members can take their seats in the bleachers. The Veterans will stay, and be escorted into the gym at 8:25. The assembly will start at 8:30am. Please RSVP here so we can ensure we have enough seats and refreshments. If possible, we would like to have each guest wear their uniform.
Veterans Day Stars
Any Veteran within our GCS community (regardless if you are attending the assembly) can be featured on the Wall of Honor. Star cut outs can be picked up at the front office starting this week. If you submitted a star last year, we are happy to reuse it! On the star please include a picture of the veteran, their name, their branch of service, and any other decor/information you wish. Please return to the office no later than Wednesday, November 5th.
Example for Wall of Honor Star:
- Picture
- J.D. Reymer
- United States Navy
25/26 Yearbook Information
- PURCHASE your yearbook today! $15 for a soft copy and $20 for a hard copy. Make sure to keep your receipt for your records.
- All students have the opportunity to show their school spirit by designing the cover for the 2025-2026 yearbook. One student’s entry will be chosen by a school wide vote for the front cover. Multiple entries will be used on the back cover. Please see the link for information! 25/26 Yearbook Cover
Patriot Day Interest Form
Our 3rd Annual Patriot Day First Responder Event inspired students, recognized our First Responders and commemorated the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Thank you to the volunteers and First Responders who gave their time and served or presented at this event. If you are a first responder or know a first responder who would like to participate in our event for next year, please fill out THIS FORM.
2nd Quarter Lunchroom Signup
If you’re interested in volunteering in the lunchroom for 2nd Quarter, please sign up HERE!
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 Adriene Mathews at sponsorships@gcsaz.org. Thank you for helping us create memorable moments for our families!
Athletics
Tuesday, Sept 30th soccer plays at home at 4pm against Agritopia. They play again at home on Wed, Oct 1 against Scottsdale Christian.
Come cheer on your Knights!!
Fall schedules for games can be found at: https://gcsknights.com/
