FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Families,
Yesterday, we had a wonderful time with our Pumpkin Racer MADE Challenge for our Pre-K through 5th grade students. Last year, we introduced the MADE (Make, Apply, Demonstrate, Explore) program, encouraging families to engage in a STEM project at home that fostered skills in engineering and problem-solving, while reinforcing aspects of the scientific method which is taught in all science classes, yes even in kindergarten. The joy and fun outside this morning was palpable, as both the contestants and the student spectators laughed, cheered and engaged with the challenge. Thank you to all of the parents that assisted your children in creating pumpkin racers – they were extraordinary! A special shout out to our technology teacher, Mrs. Hoppal and our elementary science teacher, Mrs. Pasquariello for their planning and dedication to fostering a love of learning through the MADE program. Be on the lookout in the spring for our Boat Challenge.
FOOD DRIVE
Our annual food drive kicks off on Monday, October 28th and will benefit City Hope. Please bring these items for your child’s grade level:
PreK & Kinder: Granola & Protein Bars
1st: Bags of Rice
2nd: Boxes of Cereal
3rd: Cans of Soup
4th: Cans of Veggies
5th: Boxes of Pasta
6th: Cans of Tuna or Chicken
7th: Cans of Fruit
8th: Peanut Butter
FATHER SON CHALLENGE
The Father Son Challenge is on November 1st, from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Join us for a night of games, competition and fun on the Agritopia campus! Register for the event here.
Sign up here to volunteer for the event.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HANG NIGHT
The Middle School Hang Night is on November 1st from 7:30pm to 9:30pm on the Agritopia campus. Register for the event here.
Sign up here to volunteer for the event.
VETERANS ASSEMBLY
Everyone Invited: Friday, November 8th, 8:10-9:15am
Veterans & their families – seating begins at 7:15am
All other families – seating begins at 7:45am
Veterans and their families – Registration
All families attending without a veteran do not need to RSVP.
For more details, please refer to the email sent by Mrs. Ehlers on October 24th.
Veterans Assembly Speaker Needed: We are looking for a guest speaker for our Veterans Assembly, Friday November 8th (8:10-9:10). If you are a veteran or your family member is a veteran and would like to speak to the student body (K-8th) about your time serving and what it taught you, please email Mrs. Ehlers ([email protected]). Total speaking time is 10 minutes.
MOTHER DAUGHTER BRUSH AND BRUNCH
The Mother Daughter Brush and Brunch is on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00am-12:00pm. Register for the event here.
Sign up here to volunteer for the event.
HEARING AND VISION SCREENING
We are in need of six parent volunteers for Hearing and Vision Screening on Tuesday, October 29th. If you are interested in helping with this, please email Mrs. Scheina ([email protected])
LOST & FOUND – COME GET YOUR ITEMS
Lost and found is full of lunch boxes and water bottles. Please come claim your items.
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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Game Days
10/26 | 12 pm- Tackle Game vs. Phoenix Christian @ SCA
10/28 | 4 pm- Soccer Playoffs- Quarterfinals vs. North Valley
10/28 | 4 pm- Flag Football game vs. Greenfield @ GCS Val Vista
11/2- 8 am- Tackle Football Playoffs @ GCHS
Assistant Baseball Coach Needed!
We are looking for a baseball coach to assist with our varsity team alongside Coach Hurtado. If you may be interested, need more info, or may know someone, please reach out to [email protected].
Winter Sports Registration Info
GCS participates in the Cactus Christian Schools League, and as such we are able to offer the following programs for the winter sports season: baseball (boys), softball (girls), and cross country (coed).
Registration deadline for winter sports is October 31. To register, the student athlete must have a completed physical that is current in the last 12 months. Once the physical is completed, registration can be finalized through Teamsnap.
Winter Sports Important Dates
10/29 | 3:30-5:30 pm- Softball Open Field- Greenfield Campus
10/31- Registration Deadline
11/4- 3:00-4:00 pm- Cross Country- First practice- AG Campus
11/5 | 3:30-5:30 pm- Softball Tryouts- Greenfield Campus
11/6 | 3:30-5:30 pm- Softball Tryouts- Greenfield Campus
11/12 | 6:00-8:00 pm- Baseball Tryouts- Greenfield Campus
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
10/28: Food Drive Begins
10/29: Hearing and Vision Screening
11/1: Father Son Challenge & MS Hang Night
11/8: Veterans Assembly
11/11: No School – Veterans Day
11/13-11/15: 6th Grade Signature Trip
11/16: Mother Daughter Brush and Brunch
11/19: Pay to Dress Day
