FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
On 9/11, Patriot Day, we were blessed to honor our GCS Agritopia first responders by hosting a special Meet & Greet in the elementary courtyard. We had 20 first responders in attendance who engaged with the students as they asked questions and were able to interact with some items the first responders use in their profession. The students had a great time, and we are thankful for the service of all of our first responders, including those of you who were not able to attend.
In grades PK-4th, instead of focusing on the events that happened on 9/11, teachers focused on honoring first responders and how they serve us each day. Since many of our students are too young for the topics of death and terrorism, we leave the weight of the conversation of the attacks on 9/11 and the loss of lives, to you, their parents. In partnership with you, we want to allow each family to determine how much or little you want to share with your young children.
In grades 5-8, teachers had an age appropriate conversation about the events on 9/11 with students in history class, with the focus being on God’s hand in the midst of tragedy. Teachers emphasized how our first responders and military acted selflessly on that fateful day.
Educating with eternity in mind,
IMPORTANT DATES
9/18: Picture Retakes
9/19: 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra Assembly Concert (8:30am-9:00am, AG Gym)
9/23-27: Spirit Week
9/25-27: 7th Grade Signature Trip
9/30-10/4: Literacy Week
10/3: Family Literacy Night (5:00pm-6:15pm)
10/4: MS Knights Celebration Day at Main Event
10/7-10/21: Fall Break
10/24 & 10/25: Half Day and K-8th Grade Parent Teacher Conferences
10/28: Bowl of Rice Day and Food Drive Begins
11/1: Father Son Challenge & MS Hang Night
MIDDLE SCHOOL KNIGHTS CELEBRATION DAY
On Friday, October 4th, middle school students will be going to Main Event to celebrate their hard work during the first quarter. Please use this link to fill out the permission slip in order for your child to attend.
We are asking for each student to pay $5 to help cover the cost. Please use this link to pay the $5 for your child to attend. If you would like to contribute by signing up for a snack item, use this link.
If you have further questions, please reach out to Isabella Knop at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
If you are interested in volunteering to help with campus events, you can sign up HERE.
TRAIL LIFE LAUNCHES THIS MONTH
Trail Life is a nationwide 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].
CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS
Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Well this is your chance! Applications for the Startup Club’s fall session are now LIVE!
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!
With the exception of one in-person gathering on 11/6 and Market Day on Saturday, 12/7, this Club is largely virtual by design—making it easy for students to participate in other extracurricular activities simultaneously.
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate, and may team up with a friend or run their business solo.
Not sure what it’s all about? Check out this video to learn more!
Space is limited! If your child is interested in joining Startup Club and selling products at the Christmas Market, be sure to apply HERE by 9/29. Please note, applications will be accepted until spaces are filled. Once filled, a waiting list will be started.
Questions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].
PICTURE RETAKES THIS WEDNESDAY
Picture Day Retakes are on Wednesday, September 18th. Please sign up HERE if your child was absent for picture day or you would like a retake.
Order your child’s retakes HERE.
SPIRIT WEEK – September 23rd-27th
This VS That Week
Monday – Jersey vs Jammies
Tuesday – Cowboy vs Superhero
Wednesday – Fire vs Ice (red vs blue)
Thursday – 4th of July vs Christmas
Friday – Green vs Gold
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Click here to purchase your Agritopia yearbook. $20 for a softcover & $25 for a hardcover now through December 31st. Make sure to keep your receipt for your records. Please contact [email protected] with any questions regarding yearbooks.
4TH GRADER PARK PASS
Does your family love exploring the outdoors? Every fourth grader can get a free national park pass through the Every Kid Outdoors program. Use this link to get your pass and start enjoying God’s creation.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Game Days
9/14 | 10 am- Tackle Football Game vs. Pusch Ridge @ Phoenix Christian HS
9/16 | 3:30 pm- JV Volleyball game @ Scottsdale Christian.
9/16 | 4:15 pm- Varsity Volleyball game @ Scottsdale Christian
9/17 | 3:30 pm– Soccer game vs. Northwest Christian at CCV.
9/18 | 4 pm- Flag Football game @ Pardes Day.
9/19 | 3:30 pm- JV Volleyball game @ Fountain Hills
9/19 | 4:15 pm- Varsity Volleyball game @ Fountain Hills
9/21 | 8 am- Tackle Football game vs. Valley Christian at GCHS.
We are looking for a cross country coach for the upcoming winter sports season. Cross country is a coed sport and generally a “no cut” sports opportunity for our middle school athletes. If you may be interested, need more info, or may know someone, please reach out to [email protected].
Check GCSKNIGHTS.COM for more athletic information.
