From Our Principal:
IMPORTANT DATES
October 25th: Texas Roadhouse (fundraiser- see below)
October 29th: Dress Out Day (pay to participate)
November 1st: Chapel (K-2 @9:05a, 6-8 @ 9:25a, 3-5 @ 10:20a)
November 8th: Veterans Day Celebration (8:30am in the gym)
November 11th: NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day
November 13-15th: 6th Grade Signature Trip
November 15th: Chapel (K-2 @9:05a, 6-8 @ 9:25a, 3-5 @ 10:20a)
November 18-27th: Sky Tree Book Fair (running on campus)
November 21st: The Draw: Preparing to Loose the Arrow (Formerly known as Father-Son Challenge) 5:30-7:30p
November 26th: Dress Out Day (pay to participate)
November 27th: Grandparents Day Assembly
November 27th: HALF-DAY, Thanksgiving Break Begins
November 28-29th: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Half-Day Lunchtime FUN-draiser!!!
If you are considering going out to lunch during our conference half-days, we hope you will stop by Texas Roadhouse @ 3961 S. Gilbert Road between 11am- 3:30pm (10/25). Meet up with your friends and enjoy some food, while helping support GCS Val Vista. Mention GCS Val Vista and show the flyer attached. A percentage of sales will be donated back to our campus.
Veterans Day Celebration
Friday, November 8th @ 8:30am in the gym. Please see details HERE.
The Draw: Preparing to Loose the Arrow
(formerly known as Father-Son Challenge)
Who: All VV Fathers and Sons (grades Pk-8)
When: Thursday, November 21st
Time: 5:30-7:30pm.
REGISTER HERE
To ensure delivery of your shirts prior to the event, you must register no later than November 8th. Any registrations received after that may result in your shirts being delivered the week following the event.
Art from the Heart
Please consider supporting our GCS VV field trip fundraiser by purchasing precious keepsakes of your child(ren)’s artwork through ornaments, mugs, pillows and more! Artwork and envelopes went home with the kiddos this week for a sneak peek! Order items HERE. DEADLINE TO ORDER IS 11:59pm on 11/4.
Clubs
Second quarter after school clubs are beginning soon! As a reminder, these are recreational clubs. They are not private lessons or tutoring, and they are not a continuation of the academic day. Please check with the club directly if you have any questions, including scheduling, payment, or observing classes. All observations MUST be pre-approved by the club before parents can be in the classroom. These are third party organizations so you will need to reach out directly to them for any questions.
Athletics
Winter Sports are quickly approaching! We have Baseball and Softball Tryouts and Cross Country start dates coming up! Please see the flyers for details.
We are also looking for a JV boys baseball coach. If you or someone you know is interested, please email [email protected]
If you have a child playing a Winter Sport (boys baseball, girls softball, coed cross country), don’t forget to have a physical done and register through TeamSnap!
GCS Youth Pitching Camp
November 2nd, 9:00am-12:00pm
The GCS Youth Pitching Camp allows players in 5th-8th grades to receive valuable instruction in the art of baseball pitching. Our goal is to equip pitchers with the tools they need to pitch at a high level. Players will go through a series of drills breaking down the mechanics, PFP (pitchers fielding practice), proper throwing progression, pick-offs, and the mental approach. Camp is led by GCHS Head Coach, Josh Bailey. Please reach out to Coach Bailey at [email protected] with any questions.
Check GCSKNIGHTS.COM for more athletic information.
YEARBOOK
Order your 2024-2025 Yearbook for $25.00 (now through January 6th), and then prices will go up! To order, go to ybpay.com and enter our School Id: 15329725.
FELLOWSHIP FRIDAYS
In an effort to facilitate an opportunity for parents and kids to fellowship together on campus, we will be opening our playground on most Fridays from 3:30-5 PM. **This is not a school supervised event. Please be prepared to stay and monitor your child. We are only providing a space for Friday fun.
MEAL TRAIN
If your family is in need of the blessing and support of a meal train, or you know a GCS family that would benefit from one, please email: [email protected]
ROOTED IN PRAYER
Please join other parents on Friday mornings from 7:45-8:30 am in the Conference Room to pray over staff and students. If you are unable to attend, please use the link HERE and pray with us, from wherever you are, for these specific individuals and/or classes. “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18: 20
VOLUNTEERS
Lunchroom: Want to help out in the lunchroom? Check out our Lunchroom Volunteer Sign Up!!
Other Campus Volunteer Opportunities: If you are new or have settled in and are now available to volunteer…please fill out this form to see how you can get involved.
Staff Meeting Snacks: If you’d like to help provide snacks for any of the All Staff Meetings this year, please use the link HERE to sign up.
*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. Only NEW families need to fill one out.
DRIVELINE
During the AM and PM driveline please make sure to use your blinker as you are entering and exiting the curb line. It greatly helps our driveline staff, the family’s walking along the driveline, and those trying to cross the street at the end of the driveline. We appreciate your partnering as we try to load kids as quickly and safely as possible.
