VV - (PK-8th) Volunteer Breakfast
May 13, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Cafeteria
Volunteer Breakfast
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (5th) End of Year Picnic Lunch Field Trip
May 13, 2026 11:00 am - 2:15 pm
Gilbert Regional Park
End of Year Picnic Lunch
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (3rd-5th) Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
May 13, 2026 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
Event Contact: yubiana.worth@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
May 13, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
May 15, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (Kinder) Kindergarten Graduation
May 19, 2026 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Gym
Kindergarten Graduation
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (8th) 8th Grade Promotion
May 20, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Gym
8th Grade Promotion
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-5th) Water Day (PreK-5th)
May 20, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Athletic Field
Water Day (PreK-5th)
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (6th-8th) Knights Honor Day (Lifetime Fitness)
May 20, 2026 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lifetime Fitness
Knights Honor Day (Lifetime Fitness)
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (2nd) Camp Think & Grow
June 16, 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
110
Knights Summer Camp: Camp Think & Grow
Event Contact: camille.schwindt@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (2nd) Camp Think & Grow
June 17, 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
110
Knights Summer Camp: Camp Think & Grow
Event Contact: camille.schwindt@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-1st) Creative Bible Camp
June 15, 2026 8:30 am - June 18, 2026 11:30 am
102
Kinders and 1st graders will enjoy Bible stories, creative art, music and play - all while discovering God's love in a joyful and engaging environment.
Event Contact: divina.valenzuela@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (2nd) Camp Think & Grow
June 18, 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
110
Knights Summer Camp: Camp Think & Grow
Event Contact: camille.schwindt@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (2nd) Camp Think & Grow
June 19, 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
110
Knights Summer Camp: Camp Think & Grow
Event Contact: camille.schwindt@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
June 22, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
107
1st Grade Kickstart - Room 107
Event Contact: ally.cook@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
June 23, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
107
1st Grade Kickstart - Room 107
Event Contact: ally.cook@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
June 24, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
107
1st Grade Kickstart - Room 107
Event Contact: ally.cook@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
June 25, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
107
1st Grade Kickstart - Room 107
Event Contact: ally.cook@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (Parents Only-1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
July 6, 2026 9:00 am - July 9, 2026 12:00 pm
106
Summer Knights First Grade Kickstart with Mrs. Azeka
Event Contact: alyssa.azeka@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Parents Only, 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (Kinder) Val Vista Kindergarten Bootcamp
July 13, 2026 8:30 am - July 16, 2026 11:30 am
102, 103, 104, Elementary Courtyard, Preschool Playground
Get ready for Kindergarten Bootcamp! This fun and engaging experience will help your child build confidence while practicing important early learning skills. Students will work on cutting, letter and number recognition, arts and crafts, early math, reading, and so much more-all through hands-on activities designed just for them. It’s the perfect way to get excited and prepared for a great year in kindergarten! Val Vista Students Only!
Event Contact: janelle.clower@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (PK-Kindergarten) PreK and Kinder Parent Gathering
August 5, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
PreK and Kinder Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (1st-2nd) 1st and 2nd Parent Gathering
August 12, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
1st and 2nd Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st, 2nd
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (3rd-4th) 3rd and 4th Parent Gathering
August 19, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
3rd and 4th Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (5th-6th) 5th and 6th Parent Gathering
August 26, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
5th and 6th Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (7th-8th) 7th and 8th Parent Gathering
September 2, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
7th and 8th Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)