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March 18, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 31
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day |
By Donald M. Larson, PhD
In chapel this week, the HS hosted the 8th-grade students, and we talked about St. Patrick. When most of us think about St. Patrick’s Day, we think of shamrocks, wearing green, getting pinched if we don’t wear green, green libations, and parades. As our nation turns aggressive against our faith, we should take every opportunity we have to remember and celebrate the lives of the faithful. Hebrews gives us our first Hall of Faith, and we have had many since then. St. Patrick is one of the faithful who we can celebrate.
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"Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ inquired, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger." |
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Preschool is happening in 2021-2022! |
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Preschool for 3 & 4 year-olds is happening next year!
Class Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:10-11:30 AM.
Age Requirements
Students need to have turned 3 by May 31st, 2021.
Cost
Tuition is $2,073.
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Teddy Parker (PreK) shows off the "Life of a Butterfly" project he made in after-school care. |
Megan Kilmer (senior) prepares a welcome sign for the 8th-grade students visiting the high school. |
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Mar. 19 - ES Read-Aloud Day
Mar. 26 - HS Great Escape &
Mar. 31 - HALF-DAY ALL (No After-School Care. Easter Break begins.)
Apr. 1-5 - Easter Break
April 6 - Back To School
April 10 - NEW! In-Person Auction Preview at MS Gym 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
April 10 - GCS Live, Virtual Auction Opening 7:00-8:00 PM
April 10 7:45 PM - April 17 7:45 PM - Auction Bidding Online
April 17 7:30-8:30 PM - GCS Live, Virtual Auction Closing
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Would you like to walk around, look, and touch some of the many beautiful items we have up for auction?! Drop by the MS Gym on Saturday, April 10th between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM for FREE DONUTS, COFFEE, and AUCTION-BROWSING! This is the chance for your child to show you their class act or for you to see a handcrafted treasure and then bid away online that night from the comfort of your home.
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THANK YOU for all the wonderful donations! If you have not done so already, please drop off your item(s) at either school office. If you need more time, please email Leslie Artley, Auction Cordinator, and let her know it is coming.
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Auction promo video below! |
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Have you checked out
our 2021 Bid for Cause?
(Click here to see more.)
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Check out our website to see job postings as they become available! Currently, we are accepting resumes for:
- High School Math Teacher
- Middle School Golf Coach
- Varsity Cross Country Coach
- Middle School Cross Country Coach
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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** After-School Art **
1st -8th Grade AFTER-SCHOOL ART Sign-Ups in the FINE ARTS Section.
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March 26 - Pizza Lunch
Our next pizza lunch is scheduled for March 26th. Please use the link below if you need instructions to place the order.
Please place the order by 8 AM on March 26.
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Middle School Cumulative Test Schedule |
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7th grade
Tues., March 23 - Science
Wed., March 24 - History
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8th grade
Tues., March 23 - Science
Wed., March 24 - History
Thur., March 25 - Math
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On Friday, March 26, HS students and faculty will leave GCS after 3rd-period classes to travel to Victory Worship Center to enjoy activities, lunch (provided by GCS), and learn about "Godly Relationships."
Parents should pick up their HS students from VWC ( 200 Hammond Lane, Staunton) after 3:20 PM. Riders of the Waynesboro shuttle will be picked up from this location. |
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Also on Friday, March 26, we are celebrating Senior Appreciation Day. During 1st period seniors will enjoy a Senior Breakfast prepared by Mrs. Artley and other senior parent volunteers (don't avoid answering her calls or responding to her texts). Then from 1:00-1:50 PM, in the midst of the Great Escape, we will have the Senior Appreciation (Roast) Assembly. Senior parents are invited to attend this assembly, which is being held in Victory Worship Center's sanctuary (see address above). |
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8th graders Zeke, Violet, and David have a conversation in the high school meeting room. |
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Middle school students play a trivia game with Principal Jim Kerr. |
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Eliana picks up Chick-fil-A lunch with
her classmates.
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High school student leaders decorated the entire walkway with chalk, signs, and balloons! |
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Yesterday the HS enjoyed hosting GCS 8th-grade students for part of the day. It started off with some games, a welcome, and two HS students explaining the biggest differences between their own MS and HS experiences. Then it was off to observe a pre-selected class, attend chapel about Saint Patrick led by Dr. Larson, observe another class, enjoy some lunch, and then attend a Q & A session with Mr. Kerr.
Special thanks to Ashland Allred, Rebekah Cashion, Patrick Kerr, Megan Kilmer, Caroline Reid, Olivia Taylor, and Nathan Whisman, who "sacrificially" gave up class and/or lunchtime to help welcome the Class of 2025!
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Sidney Dickerson enjoys her well-earned prize for answering a Saint Patrick's Day trivia question from Dr. Larson. |
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While GCS doesn't offer an on-site driving class at the HS, we do want to pass along information about two opportunities that can help your teen prepare to drive. |
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Butler Driving School
Contact: Tanya Kelso | 540-241-5286
Location: Appalachian Christian School
320 Maple Ave. | Waynesboro VA 22980
Days: Monday through Thursday 3:30-5:30 PM
Target Start Date: Monday, April 19th or Wednesday, May 5th (TBD)
Target Finish Date: Friday, April 30th or Wednesday, May 12th (TBD)
The classroom portion requires 30 hours of instruction.
Classroom Cost: $250 (non-refundable) paid in advance. Course materials are included in the cost.
Behind-The-Wheel: This will be offered at the completion of the classroom portion for eligible drivers.
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VADETS Online Driving Course
Location: Online
Days: Student's Choice
Target Start Date: April 1 (Sign up ends next week on March 25.)
Target Finish Date: Minimum of 2 months & maximum of 4 months
Classroom Cost: $109 (non-refundable) paid in advance.
Behind-the-Wheel: VADETS does not offer this, but after completing the online course, a competition certificate will be mailed to you which can be used to enroll in any behind-the-wheel program.
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Pizza Hot Lunch (Gluten-free option) |
For the same cost as slices of cheese, pepperoni, or bacon, beginning on Tuesday, May 23, we will add a Gluten-Free Cheese option on pizza hot-lunch days (Tuesdays & Thursdays). |
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If you have the availability 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 Wednesdays with lunch distribution.
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Great Escape &
Senior-Appreciation Day
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Early Dismissal (12:12) &
End of 3rd Quarter
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Come cheer us on!
We love having our cheering crowds again! Please see more information here about limits, and plan to come out to support your Warriors!
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Click here to view upcoming games on the Warrior game calendar.
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We need newspapers!
Please send in any newspapers you have
available to either school office!
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Grades 1-3: April 8 & 15
Fee: $20
Super Ice Cream Cone Sculpture:
Students will use paper-mache to create a fun ice cream cone. Students will enjoy making their own uniquely scrumptious-looking "scoops" with the painting on Week 2.
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Grades 4-8: April 22 & 29
Fee: $20
Paper Quilling
Students will learn the technique of paper quilling to create cards and pictures. Students will see why this ancient form of art has made a big comeback.
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Connect With Us: Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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