FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Hello GCS Families,
I am excited to introduce you to the newest member of our teaching team, Coltan Page, who will be serving as our 5th-8th grade PE teacher.
Mr. Page comes to us with a double bachelor’s degree in both Exercise Science and Biblical Studies. A native of Arizona and a graduate of Trinity Bible College, he brings with him a love for both sports and ministry, having played collegiate basketball and collegiate soccer throughout his time at Trinity.
For the past two and a half years, Mr. Page has worked as a sports trainer, primarily with middle school students, and has been actively engaged in a variety of coaching roles. Some of you may know him from his time as the middle school basketball coach at GCS for our Greenfield campus last year, as well as serving alongside Mr. Pasquariello as the Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach for our GCS High School, both last year and again this season.
Beyond the court and classroom, Mr. Page invests his weekends as the youth and pre-teen leader at Compassion Church. There, he faithfully teaches God’s Word to students in 4th-12th grades, leading small groups, and designing Christ-centered activities that keep kids active and engaged. His heart is to build community, know students by name, and help each one feel seen, valued, and loved.
We are grateful for how the Lord continues to provide the right people for our school. We know Mr. Page will have a meaningful impact on our students both spiritually and athletically. When you see him on campus, please give him a warm GCS welcome!
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
Mekenzie Thompson – November 6th
Mona Romes – November 25th (celebrated)
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list.
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 for Karate) & Young Rembrandts
Tuesdays: Chess & Classical Ballet
Wednesday: STEAM Amusement Park Island & Cheftopia Cooking Club (register HERE for Cheftopia)
Thursdays: Jubilee Choir, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, & Amazing Athletes (register HERE for Amazing Athletes)
FALL MADE CHALLENGE
Get ready for a fun, hands-on STEM challenge! Students PK-5th are invited to participate in our MADE Pumpkin Racer challenge on October 24th by designing and building their own gravity-powered racers using a pumpkin, learning about engineering, friction, and motion along the way. We can’t wait to see what you build!
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
VETERANS ASSEMBLY SPEAKER NEEDED
Veterans Assembly Speaker Needed: We are looking for a guest speaker for our Veterans Assembly, Friday November 8th (8:10-9:10). The total speaking time is 10 minutes. If you or a family member is a veteran and would like to share with our PK-8th grade students about what it was like to serve and what you learned along the way, please email Ms. Knop (isabella.knop@gcsaz.org).
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! The registration link will be available after Fall Break.
ORDER YOUR 2025/2026 YEARBOOK
Use the link below to purchase your 2025/2026 Yearbook.
SAVE THE DATE: 8TH GRADE STUDENTS HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW DAY
Knights Rising
- Date: Friday, November 7th
- Time: 9:10-11:00 AM
- Location: Gilbert Christian High School
- Transportation: Provided for all 8th graders
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!
Flag Football
Monday, Oct. 20 vs. Pardes (HOME)
4 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 22 vs. SCA (HOME)
4 pm
Volleyball
Wednesday, Oct. 22 vs. North Valley (HOME)
JV- 4 pm
Varsity- 4:45 pm
End of Season Tournament- Varsity Only
Saturday, Oct. 25 @ Rancho Solano
Soccer
Tuesday, Oct. 21 vs. Christ Greenfield
@ Freestone Park– 4 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 22 @ North Valley
4 pm
Tackle Football
Saturday, Oct. 4 @ NC
10 am
Saturday, Oct. 18 @ Pusch Ridge
10 am
Saturday, Oct. 25 vs. Fountain Hills
@ SCA– 12 pm
