FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Hi Agritopia Families,
What a joy it has been to welcome all of our new families, and a warm welcome back to our returning families! Mrs. Ehlers and I absolutely loved seeing all of your precious children this week, from the excitement of Meet the Teacher to the wonderful energy of the first day of school. It fills our hearts to see their happy faces and feel our Gilbert Christian Agritopia family growing and reuniting!
At GCS, we’re passionate about connection and community and want to invite you to our annual Coffee & Community, which provides a way for you to connect with other Agritopia families and visit with Mrs. Shue and Mrs. Ehlers. Even if you have been at GCS for many years, please come to meet the parents of our new students and make connections with parents you have yet to meet. You are welcome to bring your younger children with you. Coffee & light refreshments provided.
Coffee & Community Dates
- August 4th: PreK & K parents, 8:05-9:00am
- August 5th: 1st & 2nd grade parents, 8:05-9:00am
- August 6th: 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade parents, 8:05-9:00am
- August 7th: 6th, 7th & 8th grade parents, 8:05-9:00am
- More Information: Email Isabella.Knop@gcsaz.org
Open communication between school and home is an essential part of our partnership. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We value your input and believe that a united effort between parents and educators lays the groundwork for a successful and spiritually enriching year.
Educating with eternity in mind,
IMPORTANT DATES
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
6TH GRADE PARENT INFO NIGHT
Parents of current 6th graders: Join us Thursday, August 7th, from 6:00pm-7:15pm in the Agritopia cafeteria. This evening is for parents only and is designed to provide helpful tips and insights to set your child up for a successful start to middle school.
DIAMONDBACKS FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT
Each year the GCS PK-8th campuses attend the Diamondbacks Faith and Family Night. Join us on August 8th from 6:40 pm-10:00pm at Chase Field. Tauren Wells will be performing! Get your tickets HERE.
UNIFORM EXCHANGE
The next district wide uniform exchange will take place on Saturday, August 9th at the Greenfield campus in the gym. New families may come at 7:30am, returning families are welcome 8:00-10:00am.
Free gently used uniforms – no contribution required.
Sixth Man Promotions will be on site for orders of new uniforms.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
STEAM (STEM + Art) Amusement Park Island Theme
THURSDAYS
PRAYER TEAM
Beginning August 11th – Join our campus prayer leader, Michelle Parra, from 8:00-8:30am every Monday to pray for our school.
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.
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.
