FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Hi Agritopia Families,
Welcome back to a brand new school year! We have missed all of your sweet kids, and are eagerly looking forward to having them back on campus next week. Our staff has been busy preparing their classrooms and praying for their incoming students. We want to welcome our new families to the Agritopia community, and are excited to partner with you.
One of the new faces you will see each morning at Driveline and in our chapels is Chris VanDonge (Mr. V). We are thrilled to welcome him to our school community as our new 7th & 8th Grade Bible Teacher and Campus Pastor. Mr. V brings a deep passion for God’s Word and a heart for discipling kids. We are excited for the impact he will have both in the classroom and across our campus. Additionally, his wife will be joining our staff in the role of instructional aide. See below for his introduction video.
Educating with eternity in mind,
IMPORTANT DATES
July 30th: Meet the Teacher / MS Open House
August 1st: First Day of School
August 4th: Coffee & Community – PreK & K parents, 8:05-9:00am
August 5th: Coffee & Community – 1st & 2nd grade parents, 8:05-9:00am
August 6th: Coffee & Community – 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade parents, 8:05-9:00am
August 7th: Coffee & Community – 6th, 7th & 8th grade parents, 8:05-9:00am
August 7th: 6th Grade Parent Information Night
August 8th: Diamondbacks Faith and Family Night PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
August 9th: District Wide Uniform Exchange
August 15th: Half Day
August 18th-22nd: Core Value Week
August 27th-28th: Fall Pictures
UPCOMING STAFF BIRTHDAYS
Michelle Abbott – August 4th
Rachel Ehlers – August 5th
Susie Avery – August 9th
Athena Scheina – August 11th
Susan Medina – August 12th (celebrated)
Chris Shue – August 14th
Melissa Banghart – August 15th (celebrated)
Hannah Dyer – August 18th (celebrated)
Kristy Hunt – August 22nd (celebrated)
Jeanne Murray – August 24th
Sarah Vaught – August 26th (celebrated)
Susan Moore – August 27th (celebrated)
Ramzee Miller – August 28th
Cassie Pasquariello – August 28th (celebrated)
Anthony Ramos – August 31st
*If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – MIDDLE SCHOOL BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE
We’re looking for a small group of parents to help us celebrate and appreciate our amazing middle school staff on their birthdays throughout the school year. Please reach out to Kathy Gerber for more information.
MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Opportunities will begin after Labor Day. All volunteers must complete the Parent Volunteer Agreement and the Volunteer Training.
DRIVELINE
Watch the GCS Agritopia Driveline Video for procedures and information.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Just a reminder that all students planning to participate in a sport during the 25-26 school year must have a current physical. Summer is a great time for this! You will receive registration information as the school year approaches. The official AIA form must be completed and uploaded in order to complete your registration.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
Club sign up information will be at Meet the Teacher on July 30th in the AG gym.
MONDAYS
Young Rembrandts – begins August 18th
Karate Martial Arts – begins August 8th
Bricks 4 Kidz – begins August 18th
TUESDAYS
Classical Ballet – begins August 12th
Chess – begins August 19th
WEDNESDAYS
STEAM (STEM + Art) Amusement Park Island Theme – begins August 13th
Worship Dance – begins August 13th
THURSDAYS
Amazing Athletes – begins August 14th
American Heritage Girls – begins September 4th
