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January 28, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 24
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Ohio State University built the Wexner Center for the Arts upon postmodern theory. Its disjointed style includes castle turrets, modern glass, traditional brick, and scaffolding. There are columns that do not touch the floor and stairs that lead nowhere. |
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Feb. 3 - Open enrollment for new families
Feb. 5 -HALF-DAY for ES/MS only; 1:30-5:00 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb. 10 - HALF-DAY ALL
Feb. 15 - No School (Presidents' Day)
Mar. 10 - HALF-DAY ALL
Mar. 12 - Auction donations due
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We welcome and NEED donations to auction off
at the 22nd-Annual GCS Benefit Auction!
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Want to donate but need some ideas? Check out the 101 ITEM-IDEAS LIST HERE. When you know what you would like to donate, let us know by filling out this simple ONLINE DONATION FORM HERE. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us. We ask that you let us know about your item donation by March 12, 2021.
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
K-8th Grade
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Friday, February 5th
1:30-5:00 PM
Please click the link below to sign up.
General health questions will be asked, and temperatures will be taken.
Masks should be worn during conference if not socially distanced.
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Report Cards will be available on February 1st. |
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Virtual Field Trip to
Barn Hill Preserve
The PK-6th-grade students were able to enjoy a virtual field trip this week. The students learned about the Two-Toed Sloth, Eurasian Eagle Owl, African Pygmy Hedgehog, Three-Banded Armadillo, Bearded Dragon, Blue-Tongued Skink,
and Sulcata Tortoise.
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On January 19th the MS students enjoyed an extended TAB time and ate popcorn in celebration of National Popcorn Day! |
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The drop/add period for second-semester electives will be open from Monday, January 25 through Wednesday, February 3.
A small number of open-roster slots are available in Conversational German on Mondays and Tuesdays and Advanced Art on Thursdays and Fridays. (See announcement below.)
Drop/Add forms are available outside of Mr. McNair's office during the drop/add period and should be submitted to Mr. McNair's box.
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We are so grateful for Mrs. Donna Kocka stepping up to teach both art classes during the first semester. From the beginning, she communicated that she was able to do this only until we could find someone else.
Thankfully, Mrs. Jill Bywaters has committed to teaching Advanced Art for the second semester, and she is looking forward to "expanding upon the students' previous knowledge of the elements and principles of art by applying their skills to projects in areas such as printmaking, sculpture, and pottery."
There are still 2 slots available for any students wishing to add this elective; however, students must have already passed the Introductory Art course and must submit an Add/Drop Form to Mr. McNair by February 3.
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Student Meetings with Guidance Counselor |
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In the second semester, Mr. McNair will hold individual guidance meetings with each HS student. This will give students a platform to discuss their current school year and also plan for next year.
Meetings with seniors will be scheduled first, followed by freshmen, then sophomores. Juniors will meet with Mr. McNair during guidance class. Most meetings will be scheduled on Fridays during 5th and 6th periods, and specific meeting times will be posted outside Mr. McNair's office.
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GCS is pleased to welcome the Bob Jones University Math Team on Feb. 26 to lead an SAT Math workshop for juniors and seniors from 1st through 3rd periods.
All juniors should plan to participate in this workshop, and seniors who will be taking the SAT after Feb. 26 are strongly encouraged to attend.
Seniors who do not attend this and have sign-out privilege may arrive after 3rd period on this date.
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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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Report Cards Available on "RenWeb" |
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Early Dismissal (12:12 PM) |
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The Elementary School Chorus is now registering
children in grades 2-6 for the spring semester!
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The Elementary School Chorus is now registering children in grades 2-6 for the spring semester!
The semester will begin Tuesday, February 2, and run through April or possibly mid-May. The chorus meets every Tuesday afternoon from 3:15-4:15 in the MS gym. Masks and spacing will be required.
We also plan to offer a special Ensemble experience for children in grades 5 and 6 beginning February 16 from 3:15-4:30 PM.
The fee for the spring semester will be $45 per child and will be billed to your FACTS account.
If your child is interested in participating in Chorus for the spring semester, please notify Marie Masincup [email protected] as soon as possible.
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4th-8th Grades
Thursdays, 3:15-4:45
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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