FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.”
Psalm 100:4–5
Dear Greenfield Families,
Over the past couple of weeks, we have been intentionally focusing on cultivating an attitude of gratitude, one that begins with a heart devoted to prayer and seeking God first in all we do. If thanksgiving is our response to God’s goodness, then gratitude is the deep well within us that fuels those expressions of praise. Each morning, I’ve been sharing different Scriptures on thanksgiving with the students, and it has been such a joy to reflect on God’s faithfulness together.
Today was especially meaningful as we welcomed our special guest on campus. Job 12:12 reminds us, “Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old,” highlighting the beauty and value of the generations who have gone before us. Our students loved celebrating the day with their Thanksgiving activities and sharing their grade, specific verses and poems during our program. Their joy, creativity, and confidence made the morning truly special.
I am grateful that at GCS, we have the privilege of teaching our students to honor and cherish the wisdom of age, something deeply rooted in God’s design. As we head into the long weekend, I pray you enjoy time with family and find moments to thank God for the blessings He has poured out. We are grateful for each of you.
Impacting the world for Christ,
Upcoming November/December 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
Mr. Henderson (6th grade) – December 1st (celebrated)
Mrs. Pichler (elementary math) – December 6th
Mrs. McIntire (athletic director) – December 6th
Mrs. Hannah Nelson (4th grade teacher) – December 6th
Mr. Wyman (MS Bible teacher) – December 6th
Mrs. McGuigan (MS History teacher) – December 7th
Mrs. Schmersahl (5th grade teacher) – December 8th
Mrs. Tolson (Prek teacher) – December 9th
Mrs. Johnston (elementary math) – December 9th
Mrs. Pallesen (MS Math/English teacher) – December 16th(celebrated)
Mrs. Halaby (kindergarten aide) – December 23rd
Mr. Reinke (aide) – December 28th
Ms. Becca Nelson (1st grade teacher) – December 29th
Ms. Stenhoff (choir accompanist) – December 29th(celebrated)
Choir Concert Details:
Wednesday, December 3rd – Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Concert
- 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. @ Christ Church Mesa, 655 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203
Thursday, December 4th – Choral Christmas Concert
- Christ Church Mesa, 655 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203.
- Call time starts @ 6:00pm
- Concert starts @ 7:00 p.m
**Students should wear the same all-black concert attire as the Fall Concert (see syllabus for details) — but with a little festive flair! Examples include a fun tie or bowtie in Christmas colors for the guys or a sparkly hair clip, necklace, or bracelet in red, green, white, gold, or silver for the girls
**Please skip items that light up or blink and no Santa hats or tall headpieces, so everyone can see (and be seen!) on stage.
Staff Raffle Baskets for Christmas
We would love to bless our amazing staff with a fun gift basket at our upcoming Christmas party! Big or small, every creative basket helps make this season extra special for our staff.
If your business or family would like to participate in our Staff Christmas Raffle, please contact the front desk or reach out to Tami Ryan at tami.ryan@gcsaz.org.
Thank you for helping us spread some Christmas cheer!
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.
2nd Quarter Lunchroom Signup
We’re looking for volunteers to help in the lunchroom this quarter. Please sign up HERE if you are interested in volunteering in December!
Sponsorship Opportunities
We’re looking for sponsors to help make our exciting school events like the Mother-Son Event in January, the Daddy-Daughter Dance in February, the Mother-Daughter Paint & Brush Event in April extra special this year! Sponsoring a GCS event is a wonderful way to support our students while promoting your business or your family’s commitment to our school community. Your sponsorship could help cover event essentials such as food, a live DJ, a photographer, custom shirts, or fun bonus items that make the night even more memorable.
Click here to learn more and become a sponsor.
For questions or more information, please contact Adrienne Mathews at sponsorships@gcsaz.org. Thank you for helping us create meaningful and joy-filled moments for our families!
Important Dates
November 27th-28th: Thanksgiving Break – No School
December 3rd: MS Christmas Concert Rehearsal 5p-7p – Christ Church Mesa
December 4th: MS Christmas Concert at 7p – Christ Church Mesa
December 6th: Pancake Breakfast at Val Vista Campus
December 15th: MS Band Concert – Higley Performing Arts
December 19th: ½ day – Christmas Activities on campus (details coming)
December 22nd-January 5th – Christmas Break
January 6th: School Resumes
