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January 7, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 21
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Having a Biblical Woldview (BWV) is not synonymous with being a Christian. I have asked many Christians if they have a BWV, and the answer is always in the affirmative. Because we are all children of our culture, we don’t realize that very few people have a BWV, and even those who do are still tainted by Americanism and Modernism. |
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Jan. 11 - Re-enrollment meeting video release
Jan. 14 - Re-enrollment opens (Read important details below.)
Jan. 18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: NO SCHOOL
Jan. 28 - Pre-K and Kindergarten Preview event for potential families
Feb. 5 -HALF-DAY for ES/MS Only; 1:30 - 5:00 Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Invite your friends!
Do you know someone interested in sending their child to Pre-K or Kindergarten next year? Have them reach out to our Admissions Office to save a spot in our virtual preview event!
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2021-2022 Re-enrollment Information |
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Due to the governor's new guidelines, we will record the annual
re-enrollment parent meeting.
Meeting will be available on Monday, January 11 after 6:30 PM
One parent will be required to view the meeting before enrollment will be opened for your family. A Warrior Bulletin with a link to the video will be sent out on Monday, January 11.
Re-enrollment will open on Thursday, January 14 for families who have watched the video. Current families are asked to re-enroll by Tuesday, February 2. Please submit applications for any additional children in your family who are not currently enrolled by Tuesday, February 2.
Please contact Maria Ralston at 886-9109 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Join in this year's Red Cross blood drive on Monday, January 11, at the GCS Activities Center. Scheduling an appointment is recommended.
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The 2021-2022 Calendar is here! |
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We invite alumni and all GCS families to organize "Watch Parties" of ten or fewer people for our Varsity Girls & Varsity Boys basketball games against Ridgeview Christian School on Thursday, January 14 (6:00 & 7:30 PM).
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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Arrival and Dismissal Reminder
We are no longer using staggered arrival and dismissal times. Arrival is between 7:45 and 8:05 AM, and dismissal is at 3:10 PM. As in past years, students arriving before 7:45 will go to Before-School Care and students not picked up by 3:25 will go to After-School Care.
(There are charges associated with Before and After-School Care.)
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Walk-Through Thermometers
Everything seems to be going smoothly with our new thermometers. This is beginning to make the arrival time a simpler process. The thermometers are located at the top of the steps as the students enter the ES building.
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Thank you!
We appreciate the effort that our families are taking to keep our school open. Please continue to contact us right away if your student has been exposed to COVID or has symptoms.
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Virtual Homecoming
Warrior Wear Spirit Day - Thursday, January 13th
Please take a look at the All-School section (above) for details about the upcoming Virtual Homecoming event on January 14.
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Middle School Cumulative Testing Schedule |
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7th Grade
Cumulative Testing Schedule
Tuesday, January 12th--Science
Friday, January 15th--Vocabulary
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8th Grade
Cumulative Testing Schedule
Monday, January 11th--Vocabulary
Tuesday, January 12th--Science
Wednesday, January 13th--History
Thursday, January 14th--Math/Algebra 1 *See note below.
Friday, January 15th--Literature
*Pre-Algebra students will have a regular test (Pre-Algebra tests are already cumulative.)
Algebra 1 students will have a cumulative exam.
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Homecoming at the High School: January 11- 14 |
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Students have already begun to make plans and will be working on decorating their assigned areas according to the below schedule.
FRIDAY (01/08)
3:30-4:30 PM ALL GRADES
SATURDAY (01/09)
9:00-10:00 AM SENIORS
10:15-11:15 AM JUNIORS
11:30 AM-12:30 PM SOPHOMORES
12:45-1:45 PM FRESHMEN
MONDAY (01/11)
7:20-7:55 AM ALL GRADES
Judging of areas will begin at 8:00 AM.
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Each class voted for one female and one male classmate to lead them in their efforts during Homecoming week. We congratulate the following members of the Homecoming Court for 2020/21.
Seniors: Ashland Allred & Nathan Whisman
Juniors: Charlotte Van Dyke & Peter Shifflett
Sophomores: Jenna Fleming & Preston Fitzgerald
Freshman: Nolan Brown & Anna Weaber
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Themed Dress-Up Days
Jan. 11-14
Monday: Class-Chosen Theme
Same as decorated area.
Tuesday: Mismatch
Show off your worst wardrobe combinations.
Wednesday: Crazy Hair and/or Hat
Thursday: Warrior Wear
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High school students who have received an initial eligibility letter and who are interested students in joining our NHS Chapter should acquire a candidate packet from our receptionist and return any required documents by Friday, January 22nd.
The next opportunity to join our chapter will not occur until next school year.
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There will be no school on Monday, January 18, making it the third Monday we have had off since the beginning of the school year. To "even up" matters a bit, on Tuesday, January 19, we will follow a normal "Full Day" bell schedule but will have block class periods 4A & 5A rather than the normal 4B & 5B. |
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If you have the ability to volunteer for less than one hour once a week to help with COVID-19 cleaning and/or hot lunch distribution, please email Mr. Kerr. Help is needed on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays with cleaning and Tuesdays with lunch distribution.
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Jan. 11-14
Jan. 14
Jan. 18
Jan. 19
Jan. 19-22
Jan. 22
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Themed Dress-Up Days
Homecoming VG & VB Games (6:00 & 7:30 PM),
Presentation of Homecoming Court Video &
HS/MS/ES Closed
Following a Monday schedule for the block periods.
Last Round of Semester I Exams (during class)
End of 2nd Quarter
NHS Deadline for Eligible Students
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Join "Fall" Sports this Spring! |
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As we continue to celebrate the winter sports season, we look forward to future seasons just around the corner.
"Fall" sports signups will begin now and end Friday the 15th. The "Fall" seasons for MS, JV and Varsity Girls Volleyball, and MSB and Varsity Boys Soccer will run from February 15th-mid April. Please sign up for these seasons using the attached link.
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Middle School Boys Soccer is open to boys in the 6th-8th grades. GCS parents Lou Cozzolino and Jay Reid will lead the boys this season.
Varsity Boys Soccer is open to boys in the 8th-12th grades. Mike Mallory will lead the boys once again this season.
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The GCS Volleyball program is led by Coach Gary Hockman. The Middle School team is available to girls in 6th-8th grades. The JV team is available to girls in grades 8th-10th grades, and the Varsity team is available to the 8th-12th grades. The coaches will determine on which team students will participate. Sign up for the team of of your current grade level. |
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1st-3rd Grades
Jan. 21 and 28 with make-up date Feb. 4
Cost: $20
Fabulous Fish Mixed Media
Students will use different materials to create a large fish picture.
4th-8th Grades
Feb. 11 and 18, with 25th as make-up date
Cost: $20
Drywall Relief painting
Students will use drywalling materials and paint to create a unique piece of art.
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To register, please contact the school office. |
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Connect With Us: Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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