FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Dear Greenfield Families,
As we enter this busy season, it is easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus! For this reason, we intentionally begin each morning in December by focusing on the simple yet profound truth that the Light of the World came to dwell among us. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior, we are turning our hearts and minds toward the themes of Advent: Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love.
Throughout this week, in the many moments where we were given the privilege to disciple the hearts of your children, we found ourselves reflecting often on Jesus as our true hope—the One who will return again to bring full restoration.
Our chapel message, shared by Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, beautifully reminded us of how the cross defines and secures our identity in Christ. Through the finished work of Jesus, we can confidently declare:
- I am loved.
- I am chosen.
- I belong to God.
- I have a purpose.
These truths are not dependent on our circumstances or accomplishments but are firmly rooted in who Christ is and what He has done for us.
May this season draw us closer to Him, shaping our identity and grounding our hope in Christ alone.
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
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)
Christmas at GCS on December 19th
Jingle Bell Jog – All Grades will participate in the Jingle Bell Jog. Sign up HERE to volunteer!
Classroom Parties – Grades Pk-5th will celebrate with classroom parties. Please reach out to your room mom for details.
MS Christmas Knights Day – STUCO has planned a fun-filled celebration for our Middle School students! The day will feature a waffle bar, hot cocoa, the annual gingerbread house making competition, and more.
We’d love your help—sign up to donate & volunteer HERE!
Christmas Band Concert
Our Christmas band concert will take place on Monday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. Student call time is 6:00 p.m. Please remember that students should wear all-black attire (black shoes, socks, pants (no jeans), and black collared shirt or for ladies a black dress).
8th Grade Parent Meeting
8th grade parents: Please join us for a High School Information Meeting on Tuesday, December 9th at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
Save the Date:
Daddy Daughter Dance – Saturday, February 7, 2026. More details coming soon!
Yearbook Cover Contest:
Thank you so everyone that submitted a yearbook cover this year. We had over 50 submissions and they were all amazing. The top five submissions are:
1st place – Isabella Mannon – 8th grade (submission #13)
2nd place – Elena Newell – 8th grade (submission #6)
3rd place – Bri Bridgman – 8th grade (submission #26)
4th place – Rebekah Koch – 6th grade (submission #36)
Special features in the book – Blair Bergsma and Avery Cook (#32) and Riley Poston(#7)
If you would like to see all the submissions, they are up in the hallway by the office.
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.
Lost and Found
The lost and found carts are overflowing! Please look through the jackets, lunch boxes, and water bottles to claim your child’s items. All remaining items will be donated over Christmas Break.
Thank you
Thank you to all the families who donated raffle baskets for our staff Christmas party. Our staff was greatly blessed by your generosity and had a great time picking out a basket. We appreciate all of our Greenfield families!
Quarter 3 Clubs
Great things are coming in the New Year! We’re adding even more clubs for students to learn, grow, and connect. These opportunities can only happen with your involvement; so we’d love for you to join in!
Use this link to explore all the upcoming clubs in 2026.
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!
Athletics
Winter sports started off with a bang this week! Congratulations to the girl’s softball team who came away with two big wins! The baseball teams got their feet wet with their home openers and they are looking forward to a great season. The cross country had a successful start to their season at their first meet at Fountain Hills, where all 14 athletes participated. Loved seeing all the families, fans, and staff members that made an appearance at these events!
Check out next week’s home events:
Monday
Varsity Baseball against Agritopia 4pm
Tuesday
Boy’s Volleyball against Valley Christian 4pm
JV Baseball against Agritopia 4pm
For full schedules visit https://gcsknights.com. For questions please contact Tara McIntire
Important Dates
December 6th: Pancake Breakfast at Val Vista Campus
December 9th: 8th grade parent meeting at 8:30am in the MPR
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
