FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Greenfield Parents,
Welcome back from Fall Break! We hope each of you had a wonderful time to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments together as a family.
With a growing love for God at work in our lives, our capacity to love others will grow as well. We’ve seen that love in action through your incredible generosity. Thank you for helping meet the needs of many families on the San Carlos Indian Reservation through our recent food drive. Your kindness is making a difference! Please see our special video HERE!
We’re excited to share another wonderful opportunity to extend Christ’s love to children around the world. Our campus is continuing its tradition of giving by partnering with Operation Christmas Child. This ministry’s mission is to share the gospel with children in need across the globe. One simple shoebox has the power to change a life forever.
We invite your family to prayerfully consider packing one or more shoeboxes this year as we work together to impact the next generation for Christ. Our campus goal is to pack 400 boxes!
📦 Packing Dates: November 3-17
📍 Drop-Off: Filled boxes can be brought to the school office or your child’s classroom
⏳ Deadline: November 17
Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we share the love of Jesus both locally and globally.
Impacting the world for Christ,
Mrs. Majeski’s Absence:
Mrs. Majeski will be recovering from surgery through November 7th. During her absence, Mrs. Martin (Kindergarten Teacher), Mrs. Branton (GEAR Teacher), and Mrs. Massey (SSC Director) will be stepping in to provide administrative support. Please keep Mrs. Majeski in your thoughts and prayers as she takes time to heal and recover at home!
Important Dates
October 29th-31st: 6th Grade Signature Trip
November 3rd: Hearing and Vision Rescreening
November 3rd-17th: Operation Christmas Child (more details to come)
November 7th: High School Preview Day for 8th Graders (details on parent square and email)
November 7th: Father Son Challenge/Middle School Hang Night (see below)
November 10th: Veteran’s Day Assembly (see below)
November 11th: Veteran’s Day – No School
November 15th: Christmas Market at VV
November 18th: Prayer Walk
November 19th-21st: 7th Grade Signature Trip
November 26th: Grandparents Day – ½ Day
November 27th-28th: Thanksgiving Break – No School
Upcoming October/November Staff Birthdays
Happy birthday to our amazing staff who celebrate this month! If you would like to bless our staff, here is the favorites list
Mrs. Henderson (1st grade teacher) October 29th
Mrs. Vilhauer (2nd grade teacher) – October 29th
Mrs. Martin (Kindergarten teacher) – November 2nd
Mrs. Kaminsky (aide) – November 6th
Mrs. Nelson (aide) – November 12th
Mrs. Dudley (Kindergarten teacher) – November 14th
Mrs. Lobato (aide) – November 18th
Mrs. Soenen (4th grade teacher) – November 23rd
Father Son Challenge/Middle School Fun Night on Friday, November 7th
Join us for an exciting Color War — a night filled with games, friendly competition, and tons of fun! Check this document to find out which color team your child has been assigned to. THANK YOU, WinSupply, for your generous sponsorship and for investing in our families and community!
The Father Son Challenge is from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Please fill out THIS FORM for a ticket by November 3rd. If you would like to volunteer at the event, please sign up here! Father Son Challenge & Middle School Hang Night Volunteering
Middle School Fun Night is from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Please fill out THIS FORM for a ticket by November 3rd.
Veterans Day Assembly and Reception on Monday, November 10th
GCS Veterans (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.) are invited to a school wide assembly & reception on Monday, November 10th. The reception will begin at 7:30 in the cafeteria, where Veterans and their family members can enjoy refreshments and coffee prior to the assembly. At 8:00am the gymnasium doors will open so that family members can take their seats in the bleachers. The Veterans will stay, and be escorted into the gym at 8:25. The assembly will start at 8:30am. Please RSVP here so we can ensure we have enough seats and refreshments. If possible, we would like to have each guest wear their uniform.
Veterans Day Stars
Any Veteran within our GCS community (regardless if you are attending the assembly) can be featured on the Wall of Honor. Star cut outs can be picked up at the front office starting this week. If you submitted a star last year, we are happy to reuse it! On the star please include a picture of the veteran, their name, their branch of service, and any other decor/information you wish. Please return to the office no later than Wednesday, November 5th.
Example for Wall of Honor Star:
- Picture
- J.D. Reymer
- United States Navy
Start Up Club Christmas Market
Join us on Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for our Christmas Market at our Val Vista campus. Come enjoy holiday shopping and seasonal treats from our very own GCS students!
25/26 Yearbook Information
- PURCHASE your yearbook today! $25 for a soft copy and $31 for a hard copy. Make sure to keep your receipt for your records. Ticket prices will increase after New Years.
- The deadline for the yearbook cover contest ends today, OCTOBER 24TH!!! All students have the opportunity to show their school spirit by designing the cover for the 2025-2026 yearbook. One student’s entry will be chosen by a school wide vote for the front cover. Multiple entries will be used on the back cover. Please see the link for information! 25/26 Yearbook Cover
Art from the Heart:
Art from the Heart is in your child’s bag today! You will find their personalized art brochure with their artwork on the cover. Get ready to ooh and ah over their work and order keepsakes and christmas gifts with their art work on them. All orders are placed online and will be shipped to your home. Orders must be placed by November 7th for free shipping!
Staff Raffle Baskets for Christmas
Ask us about our Staff Christmas Raffle if your business or family would like to participate!
2nd Quarter Clubs
Exciting clubs are waiting for you this 2nd quarter! Check out all the details and find your perfect fit by clicking THIS LINK.
2nd Quarter Lunchroom Signup
We’re looking for volunteers to help in the lunchroom this quarter. Please sign up HERE if you are interested!
Sponsorship Opportunities
We’re looking for sponsors to help make our exciting school events like the Father-Daughter Dance and Mother-Daughter Paint & Brush Night extra special this year! Sponsoring a GCS event is a great way to support our students while promoting your business or family’s commitment to our school community. Click here to learn more and become a sponsor!
For questions or more information, please contact Adriene Mathews at sponsorships@gcsaz.org. Thank you for helping us create memorable moments for our families!
Athletics
Fall break is a great time to get a physical if you have not yet done so for your child and they are planning on participating in athletics this year. Be sure to take your AIA form with you and have it filled out.
Fall schedules for games can be found at: https://gcsknights.com/
