FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
We are grateful for you and the trust you have placed in us with one of the most important decisions you can make: where to send your child for their education. It is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we are honored to partner with you in shaping their minds and hearts through a Christ-centered education. Your decision reflects your love and care for your child’s future, and we are dedicated to honoring that trust by offering an education where Christ serves as the foundation for academic excellence. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Together, we are building a foundation that equips your children to see the world through the lens of God’s truth.
As Thanksgiving approaches, we encourage you to take time with your children to reflect on the blessings in your lives and to cultivate a spirit of gratitude. Here are a few ways you can do this:
- Read Psalm 100:4-5 together: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name. For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.”
- Ask your children to share things they are thankful for, whether it’s family, friends, or even simple joys.
- Have a conversation about the importance of being thankful for the basic things in life that your child may take for granted (ex. food, home, car, clothes).
- Start a gratitude journal as a family, writing down blessings each day to remind yourselves of God’s faithfulness.
Moments like these not only foster a heart of thankfulness but also draw your family closer to God and to one another. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to serve your family and pray that your Thanksgiving is filled with love, joy, and the peace of Christ.
Educating with eternity in mind,
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found cart is overflowing! Please look through the jackets, lunch boxes, and water bottles to claim your child’s items. All remaining items will be donated over Christmas Break.
GRANDPARENTS DAY
We are thrilled to announce our first Grandparents Day! On Wednesday, November 27th at 9:30am, grandparents are invited to come to the Agritopia campus to enjoy an assembly and reception just for them!
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to express our love and appreciation for the amazing grandparents in our community. On the Agritopia Campus, we understand the vital role grandparents play in each child’s life. This special time is our way of honoring and appreciating the countless ways they engage, support, and inspire their grandchildren.
We need all grandparents to RSVP, which allows us to plan for refreshments and grants permission for the students to leave with their grandparents. Grandparents Day RSVP
PIE DAY
November 26th is our annual Pie Day! Each child will be able to get one slice of apple or pumpkin pie (whipped cream, too!) when they are finished eating their lunch.
If you would like to donate a pie or whipped cream, please sign up here.
To volunteer to help serve pie in the lunchroom, please sign up here.
ART FROM THE HEART FUNDRAISER
Ordering is now open for our annual ” Display My Art” fundraiser! Your student came home with a brochure on Thursday, Nov 14th. This brochure contains your students’ ordering ID specific to your student’s art and information about ordering… where, how to, etc.
It is best to order your student’s art gift items this weekend (11/16-20) or at the latest next weekend (11/23-24) to ensure free shipping to your home and arrival in time for gift giving/Christmas.
Thank you for your consideration to support GCS through this personalized fundraiser. Any and all questions should be emailed to [email protected].
JINGLE BELL JOG
Sign Up Here to volunteer at our Jingle Bell Jog Friday, December 20th from 8am – 9:40am (check in from 7:30-7:40). We would love for parents to volunteer to assist at stations on our running course to cheer, guide, and ensure safety of the students as they run this course through the Agritopia neighborhood. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing parents!
CHRISTMAS CANDY GRAMS
Our Student Leadership Team will be selling Christmas Candy Grams before school, starting Monday, December 2nd. Candy Grams will be sold for $1 each.
KNIGHTS CELEBRATION DAY
Our Middle School students will have their Knights Celebration Day on Friday, December 20th immediately following the Jingle Bell Jog. There will be various activities available for the students, all on campus, as well as festive snacks and beverages. All activities will happen during the regular half day schedule, 7:50am-10:46am. Click here if you would like to donate a gift card for our games and raffle.
BOOSTER SEAT DONATIONS
GCS Agritopia is accepting car booster seat donations. Seats must be in good condition, not expired, and have not been involved in an accident.
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
11/21-11/23: Mary Poppins Jr. Production at GF campus
11/26: Pie Day
11/27: Grandparents Day Presentation & Half Day
11/28-11/29: No School – Thanksgiving Break
12/2-12/6: Candy Gram Sales
12/3: 4th-8th Orchestra Christmas Concert (AG Gym)
12/4: 4th-6th General Music & Jubilee Concert (AG Gym)
12/5: 7th-8th Choir Christmas Concert (Without Walls Church)
12/7: GCS Pancake Breakfast & Christmas Market @ VV
