February 2, 2012


Grace Christian School’s mission is to assist Christian parents by providing a sound academic education in a Christ-centered environment, designed to prepare our young people to know God and to live in obedience to His will for their lives.


 
Today
Noon dismissal at elementary and middle school
Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 – 4:00pm
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Looking Ahead at the GCS Calendar

Feb 2 - ES/MS Only – Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-4:00, Early dismissal.

Feb 17 – Early Dismissal, Teacher Workday

Feb 17 – Valentine’s Celebration at Stuarts Draft Christian Home , 6:30-8:30

Feb 20 – No School (potential snow make-up day)

Mar 8 – Student/Faculty Basketball Game

Mar 19 – Grade 6 – 12 parents’ meeting: 7 PM at the high school.

Mar 20 – Grade Pre-k – 5 parents’ meeting: 7 PM at the high school.

Mar 23 - Last day 3rd marking period.

Mar 30-31 - High School Drama

Apr 2 – Report Cards available on Renweb

Apr 5 – Deadline for Registration

Apr 6 – Early Dismissal, Easter Break

Apr 9-13 – Easter Break

Apr 16 – School Resumes

Apr 23-27 – SAT (achievement tests) MS/ES

Apr 24-25 – SAT (achievement tests) 9th-10th grades

Apr 2-16 – Online Auction

Apr 28 – Boots and Bandana Auction

 

Upcoming Athletic Events

[Legend: MSB – Middle School Boys; MSG – Middle School Girls; JVB – Jayvee Boys; JVG – Jayvee Girls; VG – Varsity Girls; WW – Wrestling Warriors]

 

Feb 2 – WW – Away at Covenant; 4:00; MSG, MSB – Home vs. Stuart Hall; 4:30, 5:30

Feb 3 – VG, JVB – Away at Timberlake; 6:00, 7:30

Feb 4 – MSB – Home vs. Cornerstone; 2:00

Feb 6 – JVG – Home vs. Parkway; 5:30; JVB – Home vs. Mt. View , 6:30

Feb 7 – VG – Home vs. Stuart Hall; 5:00; MSG, MSB – Away at Blue Ridge Christian; 4:30, 5:30

Feb 9 – MSG – Home vs. Cornerstone; 4:15; JVB – Home vs. EMHS; 5:30

Feb 10 – MSB, VG – Away at Mt Carmel; 5:00, 6:30

Feb 13 – VG – Away at Holy Cross; 4:30

Feb 16 – VG – Home vs. EMHS; 5:30

 

Cowboys and Cowgirls

Boots and Bandana Auction!!

Auction Item Donations Rolling In …  Many thanks to those who have sent in their auction donation forms and items.  If you haven't done so yet, please send in both in as soon as possible.

 

Some of the cool items that have already been received:

local and national restaurants gift cards

Certificates (car washes, vehicle maintenance, spa services, pest control, guitar lessons, etc.)

Baskets (kid's, fisherman, for the ladies, coffee-themed, etc.)

Vacation Packages & Get-Aways (Kill Devil Hills, Hotel Overnighters)

2 Chinchillas

Keureg Coffee Maker

Chocolate basket

Popcorn popper and corn

Kayak & Paddle

Baby Grand Piano

Candles

Children’s games

Hand-Made Quilts & Wall Hangings

Massanutten Resort Passes

Shooting Range Passes (Sporting Clay Range )

Small Kitchen Appliances

GCS-Related Items

Services (Flooring, Framing, VBS Music Leader)

Sports items (Golf Clubs, Professional Jerseys, etc.)

And much, much more!

 

GCS Spirit Wear Clothing & Accessories

The GCS Student Government Association is conducting the Spirit Wear sale and is excited to offer you a variety of GCS-related items. To view the items and download order form, visit the GCS website, www.gcswarriors.org and click on the Spirit Wear button on the homepage.  All orders and payments are due in to the school offices no later than March 5th.

 

Omnipotence and the Wheelbarrow Man

The cast for the spring play has been announced. Ms. Ash White will be directing.

Students with parts are: Will Campbell, Emily Pananas, Jane Leetun, Quenton Clarke, Jackson Lohr, Nick Grow, Paige Campbell, Micah Mallory, Jacob Montoya, Debra Baker, Rebecca Cullinan, Abi Glover, Keziah Knopp , Jordan Lohr, Madi Sandy, Joscelyn Seaton, and Katie Shifflett.

 

Rehearsal Schedule for February:

February 2 – 5:30-7:00

February 6, 10 – 3:45-5:15

February 14, 16 – 5:30-7:00

February 21, 24 - 3:45-5:15

February 28 - 5:30-7:00

 

Share Your Photos

Do you have photos from field trips, musicals, sporting events, and everyday classroom fun?  Your best photos can be part of our story, our yearbook, THE WARRIOR, at GCS!  You can upload your photos to www.replayit.com , by entering GRACE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL.  Please give us only your best photos, as the yearbook staff will need to edit all photos uploaded to the site.  Thanks, in advance, for your photos!  ~ The Yearbook Staff

 

Fun Friday’s at ES/MS

Feb.3 – Favorite Animal Day

(dress as your favorite animal/or bring a Stuffed animal)

 

Feb. 10 – Crazy Hair/Hat Day

(If you are going on a field trip, please wear a hat that can be removed for the tripJ)

 

Feb. 17 – Presidential Day (Red, White and Blue)

(Dress as a President, or wear Red, White and Blue)

 

Feb. 24 – Mismatched Day

(Dress Mismatched!)