VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
November 20, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria, They will just need empty space in the MPR, tables NOT set up.
Ballet Club
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-3rd) Tennis club
November 20, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball court
Tennis club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
November 20, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (7th) 7th Grade Signature Trip
November 19, 2025 8:15 am - November 21, 2025 4:00 pm
UCYC
7th Grade Signature Trip
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 7th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (Kinder) Kindergarten Friendship Feast
November 24, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Elementary Courtyard
Kindergarten Friendship Feast
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-2nd) Soccer Club
November 24, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball courts
Soccer Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Basketball Club
November 25, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball court
Basketball Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Basketball Club
November 25, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball courts
Basketball Club
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Grandparents Day
November 26, 2025 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Grandparents Day
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-4th) Bricks 4 Kids Club
November 26, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Bricks 4 Kids Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-2nd) Soccer Club
December 1, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball courts
Soccer Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Basketball Club
December 2, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball court
Basketball Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Basketball Club
December 2, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball courts
Basketball Club
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (PK-8th) Christmas Showcase
December 2, 2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gym
Christmas Showcase
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: PreK 4:00 pm, 1st and 2nd 5:00pm, 3rd and 4th 5:45pm
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-4th) Bricks 4 Kids Club
December 3, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Bricks 4 Kids Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-12th) Trail Life
December 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
118, 204, 205, 206, 302
Trail Life
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
December 4, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria, They will just need empty space in the MPR, tables NOT set up.
Ballet Club
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-3rd) Tennis club
December 4, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball court
Tennis club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
December 4, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
All Dist. Choir Concert
December 4, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Christ Church - Mesa Congregation, 655 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203, USA
7th and 8th Grade Choir Concert
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
December 5, 2025 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-12th) GCS Annual Pancake Breakfast
December 6, 2025 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Elementary Courtyard, Middle School Courtyard
GCS Annual Pancake Breakfast
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-2nd) Soccer Club
December 8, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball courts
Soccer Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Basketball Club
December 9, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball court
Basketball Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Basketball Club
December 9, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball courts
Basketball Club
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-4th) Bricks 4 Kids Club
December 10, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Bricks 4 Kids Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-12th) Trail Life
December 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
118, 204, 205, 206, 302
Trail Life
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
December 10, 2025
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (7th-8th) Combined Middle School Band Rehearsal
December 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Greenfield
A combined rehearsal for middle school band.
Event Contact: frank.monaco@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-3rd) Tennis club
December 11, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball court
Tennis club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-2nd) Soccer Club
December 15, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball courts
Soccer Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (6th-8th) Band Christmas Concert
December 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Queen Creek Performing Arts Center 22149 E. Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek AZ 85142
Band Christmas Concert
Event Contact: frank.monaco@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Basketball Club
December 16, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball court
Basketball Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-5th) Basketball Club
December 16, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
outside basketball courts
Basketball Club
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-12th) Trail Life
December 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
118, 204, 205, 206, 302
Trail Life
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
December 18, 2025 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (6th-8th) Knights Honor Day, Quarter 2, Gingerbread Contest
December 19, 2025 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Cafeteria
Knights Honor Day, Quarter 2, Gingerbread Contest
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-5th) Journey to Bethlehem Fun Run
December 19, 2025 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Athletic Field, Parking Lot
Journey to Bethlehem Fun Run
Event Contact: megan.martin@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-8th) All Campus Worship
December 19, 2025 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Gym
All Campus Worship
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-8th) K-8th Awards Assemblies K- 8:05-8:20 - 1- 8:30-8:45 - 2- 8:55-9:10 - MS- 9:20-9:35 - 3 - 9:45- 10:00 5 - 10:10-10:25 4 - 10:30 - 10:45
January 8, 2026 8:05 am - 10:45 am
Cafeteria
K-8th Awards Assemblies K- 8:05-8:20 - 1- 8:30-8:45 - 2- 8:55-9:10 - MS- 9:20-9:35 - 3 - 9:45- 10:00 5 - 10:10-10:25 4 - 10:30 - 10:45
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (4th) Usery Mountain Regional Park Field Trip
January 14, 2026 8:15 am - 1:00 pm
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Usery Mountain Regional Park Field Trip
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 4th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
January 15, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (5th) Feed My Starving Children Field Trip
January 21, 2026 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Feed My Starving Children
Feed My Starving Children Field Trip
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
January 21, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
January 22, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
January 23, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-8th) Mother/Daughter Event
January 24, 2026 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard, Middle School Courtyard
Mother/Daughter Event
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
January 29, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (Kinder) Basha Public Library Field Trip
January 30, 2026 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Basha Public Library Field Trip
Basha Public Library Field Trip
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
(1st-8th) MAP Testing
January 26, 2026 8:00 am - January 30, 2026 3:00 pm
Please be present, on time and get good rest. Avoid picking your child(ren) up early to not disrupt the testing environment. Thank you!
VV - (5th) Falcon Field Museum Field Trip_RICHMOND
February 4, 2026 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Falcon Field Museum
Falcon Field Museum Field Trip_RICHMOND
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (3rd) City Hope_RUSSELL
February 5, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am
City Hope
City Hope (Russell)
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (5th) Falcon Field Museum Field Trip_KRUEN
February 5, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Falcon Field Museum
Falcon Field Museum Field Trip_KRUEN
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
February 5, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
February 6, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (5th) Falcon Field Museum Field Trip_BRASIER
February 11, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Falcon Field Museum
Falcon Field Museum Field Trip_BRASIER
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (3rd) City of Hope Field Trip_REINKE
February 12, 2026 8:30 am - 11:00 am
City of Hope
(Reinke) City of Hope Field Trip
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
February 12, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
February 18, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (3rd) City Hope_KERR
February 19, 2026 8:30 am - 11:00 am
City Hope
City Hope (Kerr)
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
February 19, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
February 20, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-8th) Bows & Bows (Daddy Daughter Date Night)
February 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Gym, Elementary Courtyard, Hallway outside of Russell's room
Bows & Bows (Daddy Daughter Date Night)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-8th) LifeTouch Spring Picture Day
February 25, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Gym
LifeTouch Spring Picture Day
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-8th) LifeTouch Spring Picture Day
February 26, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Gym
LifeTouch Spring Picture Day
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
February 26, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) The Phoenix Zoo Field Trip
February 27, 2026 8:30 am - 1:45 pm
The Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (4th) Ranger Day
March 4, 2026 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Elementary Courtyard
Ranger Day
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 4th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
March 5, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
March 5, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (PK-8th) All Campus Worship
March 6, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Gym
All Campus Worship
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
March 23, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (K-8th) LifeTouch Kinder_8th Promotion Pictures
March 24, 2026 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Gym
LifeTouch Kinder_8th Promotion Pictures
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-8th) K-8th Awards Assemblies K- 8:05-8:20 - 1- 8:30-8:45 - 2- 8:55-9:10 - MS- 9:20-9:35 - 3 - 9:45- 10:00 5 - 10:10-10:25 4 - 10:30 - 10:45
March 26, 2026 8:05 am - 10:45 am
GYM
K-8th Awards Assemblies K- 8:05-8:20 - 1- 8:30-8:45 - 2- 8:55-9:10 - MS- 9:20-9:35 - 3 - 9:45- 10:00 5 - 10:10-10:25 4 - 10:30 - 10:45
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
HS - Praise His Name
March 31, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gym
District-wide worship event.
Event Contact: hyatt.lang@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: District-Wide Public Event - Do not check any other option
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (4th) Az State Capitol Field Trip
April 1, 2026 8:15 am - 1:00 pm
Az State Capitol
Az State Capitol Field Trip
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 4th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (PK-8th) Val Vista's Got Talent
April 1, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cafeteria
Val Vista's Got Talent
Event Contact: Bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
April 2, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 2, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 9, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
April 15, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
April 17, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (1st-8th) Spring Showcase
April 22, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
GYM, ES at 5pm, Choir at 6:30pm, Band at 7pm
Spring Showcase
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st & 2nd (5:00pm)
3rd & 4th (5:45pm)
Choir: 7th & 8th (6:30pm)
Band: 6th, 7th, 8th (7:15pm)
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (2nd) Odysea Aquarium Field Trip
April 23, 2026 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Odysea Aquarium
Odysea Aquarium Field Trip
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 23, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (PK-8th) Tee Time with Mom
April 25, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Top Golf
Tee Time with Mom
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 30, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
May 1, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
(1st-8th) MAP Testing
April 27, 2026 8:00 am - May 1, 2026 3:00 pm
Please be present, on time and get good rest. Avoid picking your child(ren) up early to not disrupt the testing environment. Thank you!
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
May 7, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (8th) 8th Grade Signature Trip
May 5, 2026 8:45 am - May 8, 2026 4:00 pm
Lost Canyon
8th Grade Signature Trip
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (5th) End of Year Picnic Lunch Field Trip
May 13, 2026 11:00 am - 2:15 pm
Gilbert Regional Park
End of Year Picnic Lunch
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
May 13, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
May 15, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (8th) 8th Grade Promotion
May 20, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Gym
8th Grade Promotion
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (6th-8th) Knights Honor Day (Lifetime Fitness)
May 20, 2026 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lifetime Fitness
Knights Honor Day (Lifetime Fitness)
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)