FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Hi Agritopia Families,
As a Christian parent, one of the most important things you will teach your child is God’s will for their life. I recently listened to an excellent episode of For the Gospel by Costi Hinn, local valley pastor at Shepherd’s House, titled “God’s Will for Every Christian”. This episode is an excellent resource for parents, and I highly encourage you to listen to it. Costi Hinn lays out ten things that are God’s will for every Christian, truths that we need for ourselves, and that we can instill in our children as they seek to live for Christ.
10 Things That Are God’s Will for Every Christian
- Be Saved – God desires that all come to faith in Christ. (1 Timothy 2:3-4)
- Be Different – We are called to be set apart and unlike the world. (1 Peter 1:14-16)
- Be Serving – God’s will includes serving others in love and using spiritual gifts for His glory. (1 Peter 4:7-11)
- Be Loving – Do I love God? Do I love others? (Luke 10:25-28)
- Be Generous – Managing time, money, and resources wisely for God’s kingdom is part of His will. (Phil. 2:6-7)
- Be a Witness – Evangelism and making disciples is central to God’s will for every believer. (Matthew 28:18-20)
- Be Spirit-Filled – Christians should live under the influence of the Holy Spirit rather than the flesh. (Ephesians 5:15-28)
- Be Faithful – Scripture teaches that suffering for Christ is part of the Christian life. (Philippians 1:27)
- Be Joyful, Prayerful & Thankful – Rejoice always! (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
- Be Filled with Scripture – God’s will is for believers to grow in holiness and obedience to His Word. (Colossians 3:16)
These biblical principles give a firm foundation for our children as they seek God’s direction for their lives and focus on who they are becoming in Christ. I personally listen to For the Gospel every week, and I encourage you to check it out. You can find this episode and more at For The Gospel Podcast.
Let’s continue praying for our children as they walk in God’s will!
Educating with eternity in mind,
STEP UP TO 6TH GRADE MEETING
Mrs. Shue will be hosting an Introduction to GCS Middle School meeting for all 5th-grade parents on Monday, April 14th, from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM in the cafeteria. This session will provide an overview of what you and your child can expect in 6th grade and offer an opportunity to ask any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
YEARBOOK ORDERS
***April 7th is the FINAL DAY to order a yearbook!***
Click here to purchase your Agritopia yearbook. $40 for a softcover & $45 for a hardcover now through April 7th. Make sure to keep your receipt for your records. Please contact [email protected] with any questions regarding yearbooks.
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION – MAY 20th
For information regarding the ceremony and to order your child’s cap and gown, click here! Please note, while you may use a gown from previous years, the gown must be a green matte color (not shiny) in order to ensure all the students match. If you are purchasing a gown, please place your order by Friday, May 2nd.
BOOK FAIR COMING IN MAY
May 12th-16th
A Christian book fair is coming to Agritopia! Last year we had an online book fair; this year we have an in-person fair planned. Be on the lookout for more details to come about this very exciting event on our campus!
CLUBS IN QUARTER 4
MONDAYS: Young Rembrandts & STEAM Shark Tooth Island
TUESDAYS: Chess & Classical Ballet
WEDNESDAYS: Cheftopia Cooking Club
THURSDAYS: Amazing Athletes, American Heritage Girls, Spotlight MS Choir
PAY TO DRESS DAY
Wednesday, April 16th is our final Pay to Dress Day for the school year! For $3, your child can dress in non-uniform clothing to school. All proceeds will go towards GCS events and a portion will be donated to City Hope.
Use the link HERE to pay.
DRIVELINE REMINDER
Please remember that you cannot stop on Promenade Lane (road between the campus and the park) to pick up your middle school child. We are experiencing a backup in driveline from cars picking up younger children, then stopping on Promenade Lane to pick up their older children from the park. In order to relieve the traffic back up, please make sure that your children are only picked up at campus driveline.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
4/7 | Basketball games @ Northwest Christian
3 pm- JV Girls
4 pm- JV Boys
5 pm- Varsity Girls
6 pm- Varsity Boys
4/8 | 3:30 pm- Golf Match @ Superstition Spring Golf Club
4/9 | Basketball games @ GCS VV
4 pm- JV Boys
5 pm- Varsity Girls
6 pm- Varsity Boys
4/10 | Basketball Games vs. Horizon Honors
4 pm- JV Boys
5 pm- Varsity Girls
6 pm- Varsity Boys
IMPORTANT DATES
4/4: Mother Son Event at Pecan Lake Entertainment
4/11: Easter Chapel (K-2 12:45-1:15, 3-5 11:05-11:35 am, Middle School 12-12:35 pm)
4/16: Pay to Dress Day (Link to Pay)
4/17: Science Expo
4/18: Good Friday | No School
4/21: Easter Break | No School
4/25: 5th Grade Wax Museum
5/12-5/16: Book Fair
