Patriot Day – Wednesday, September 11th
Our annual Patriot Day is this Wednesday, September 11th. If you would like to host a station, please email Elisha Ferraro. If you are a first responder joining for lunch, please RSVP using this form. If you are not a first responder but would like to show your appreciation, there are a few ways to get involved. Please click here to volunteer.
**Reminder: Our school parking lot and the gravel lot next door will be closed on Wednesday, September 11th, to accommodate the first responder vehicles and their spouses. We are asking all parents to drop their kiddos off in Driveline instead of parking and walking them in. If you are volunteering for the event, we need you to park in the gravel lot across the street at the GYSA Soccer Complex. Shuttles will be running to bring you to and from campus. Pre-K parents can still park in the very front of our lot to walk their kiddos in, but we are asking that all cars be moved off campus by 8:00 am at the very latest to allow for the Fire Trucks to set up their stations. If you are a presenter, first responder, or spouse of a first responder, please feel free to park in the school lot or gravel lot next door.
Annual Food Drive starts September 16
Our food drive will start Monday, September 16th benefitting AIM for Christ & Sunshine Acres. Please bring the following items:
Pre-K: Mac & Cheese
Kinder and 1st: Canned tomato sauce (El Pato preferred)
2nd and 3rd: Dried Pinto beans and Canned Meat
4th and 5th: Ready to eat soups with pull back lids
6th-8th:self-rising flour, peanut butter and jelly
Everyone: Full sized body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste/toothbrush
7th Grade Signature Trip
If you would like to purchase an optional camp sweatshirt, please order before September 11th in order to receive it before camp. Every student will receive a camp t-shirt, even if they are not able to attend.
Christmas Market
CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS! Is your child interested in participating in this year’s Startup Club and Christmas Market? Applications go LIVE next week, and space is limited!
Startup Club is a fun, faith-based extracurricular program that teaches students how to start their very own business. Over the course of 6 weeks, students will receive one email per week with a short and sweet video lesson, and corresponding assignment. Lessons and assignments are designed to break down everything they need to do to launch their business in small, manageable steps—and it all culminates with a one day Market where they will launch their very own business—and earn a profit!
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate, and may team up with a friend or run their business solo. With the exception of one in-person gathering, and Market Day on Dec. 7th, this Club is largely virtual by design—making it easy for students to participate in other extracurricular activities simultaneously.
Not sure what it’s all about? Check out this video to learn more! APPLICATIONS GO LIVE NEXT WEEK!
Questions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].
Trail Life Launches This Month
Trail Life is a nation-wide ministry for men and boys, combining discipleship with outdoor adventure. Boys will participate in various activities during weekly meetings and “hit the trail” together for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. Meetings start the third weekend in September. To sign up, complete this form. If you have questions please email [email protected].
24-25 Yearbook Information:
Purchase your yearbook today! $25 now through Dec. Make sure to keep your receipt for your records. We need your pictures for the yearbook! Please follow this link to upload pictures throughout the year. All students have the opportunity to show their school spirit by designing the cover for the 2024-2025 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.
Rooted in Prayer: Weekly every Tuesday at 8:05am
If you are interested in joining us in-person or receiving a weekly email to pray with us at home please click here.
Lunchroom Volunteer signup
Please consider signing up to help in our lunchroom for Quarter 1! There are still some spots available! Lunchroom Quarter 1 Volunteer Signup.
Volunteering on campus
Volunteers who already have an Approved Background Check for the 23/24 year DO NOT need to fill a Volunteer Agreement or Background Check for the 24/25 next year. They’re good for 2 years. If you’re new & would like to volunteer or you need to update your forms, please fill out the Agreement form and Background Check.
Driveline Reminders
Please come at your designated time. The later you arrive, the longer driveline is.
Dress Code Reminders
Compression shorts, underwear, etc. should not be visible above the waist line or below the cuff line of shorts even when sitting down. (Please review the Handbook)
Important Dates
September 11: Patriot Day
September 16: Food Drive begins
September 23-27: Spirit Week (more details to come)
September 25-27: 7th grade signature trip @ UCYC
October 1: Fall Pictures Retake Day
October 4: Food Drive ends, Last day of 1st quarter
October 7-21: Fall Break
October 22: School resumes
Athletics
Volleyball plays at home Thursday, September 12th, against Val Vista. JV2 at 4pm, JV1 at 4:45pm and Varsity at 5:30pm
Soccer plays at home Thursday, September 12th, against Northwest Christian at 4pm
Come out and support your teams! GO KNIGHTS!!!