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April 5, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 33 UPDATED
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2021 Bid For Cause:
Part 1, Fire Safety
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By Kristen Lihos, Advancement Director
In 1997 I set off the GCS high school fire alarm. Well, I think I did, anyway.
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A beautiful light-sculpture project created by Charlotte Van Dyke in Advanced Art. Check out the Fine Arts section below to see more projects. |
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Apr. 6 - Back to School (Tuesday)
Apr. 10 - NEW! THIS SATURDAY In-Person Auction Preview at MS Gym 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (Drop in any time. Free donuts and coffee!)
Apr. 10 - THIS SATURDAY GCS Live, Virtual Auction Opening 7:00-8:00 PM on YouTube
Apr. 10, 7:45 PM-April 17, 7:45 PM - Auction Bidding Online
Apr. 13 - Report Cards Available
Apr. 17, 7:30-8:30 PM - GCS Live Virtual Auction Closing
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Did you miss the virtual
auction preview?
Watch it here!
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NEW! THIS SATURDAY!
In-Person Open House!
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Would you like to see 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 opportunity for your child to show you their "class act" item 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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Check out our website to see job postings as they become available! Currently, we are accepting resumes for:
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- Elementary and Middle School Science Teacher: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
- High School Language Arts Teacher
- Middle School Golf Coach for this 2021 Spring season: Early April-Late May
- Middle School Cross Country Coach for 2021 early August - Mid October
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- Middle School Math Teacher: 6th & 7th Grade
- Preschool Teacher: 3 & 4 yr. olds
- Pre-Kindergarten Teacher: 4 & 5 yr. olds
- Substitute teachers: Elementary, middle, & high school (part-time)
- Varsity Cross Country Coach for 2021 early August-late October
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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 must have turned 3 by May 31st, 2021.
Cost
Tuition is $2,073.
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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ACHIEVEMENT TESTING
The IOWA tests are coming up! Please do not schedule any appointments for your child on the following dates (testing will be finished by noon each day).
Grades 1-3: April 21 - April 30
Grades 4-8: April 26 - April 30
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Students and faculty enjoyed the time away from the academic routine by playing volleyball (with some interesting rules), 4-way kickball (best described as "organized chaos"), and dodge-ball (Mr. Allamon was the MVP).
Also filling out the afternoon was a thought-provoking session led by Mrs. Terri Kerr on Healthy Relationships & Thinking (click to view), and then the annual Senior Appreciation Day Roast (click to view). The highlight of the latter was when the audience thought they knew who was being described in one particular roast, only to find out it was in actuality describing Richard Jones!
Thanks go to the various faculty readers/chaperones as well as to Tammy Persinger, Leslie Artley, and Jason Ralston for all of their behind-the-scenes assistance.
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Although almost a full month away, please be informed that this year we are tweaking the normal bell schedules for this week of standardized testing in order to minimize the impact upon classroom instruction.
The major difference is that 11th & 12th graders, who do not take these tests, will not need to arrive at school until 9:00 AM on Monday-Thursday (April 26-29). On Friday, April 30th, we will follow a normal bell schedule, so juniors & seniors will need to arrive by 8:05 AM that day.
During each school day of this week, freshmen and sophomores should arrive at the normal time, as each day's testing begins at 8:05 AM.
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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.
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.
VADETS Online Driving Course
Location: Online
Days: Student's Choice
Target Start Date: April 1
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 pizza, a gluten-free cheese option is now available 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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Spring Drama Production
The Importance of Being Earnest
3:00 PM & 5:00 PM Shows
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Iowa Testing (9th & 10th Grades) |
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THIS WEEK IN WARRIOR SPORTS |
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UPDATE
NOW ON THURSDAY, 4/8: VG Volleyball Home Playoff Match vs. Ridgeview Christian,
6 PM
Fans are welcome to join us for all matches. Please wear a mask at all times in the Activities Center and observe social distancing. There will be a fee at the volleyball match: $5 per adult, $3 non-GCS students and senior citizens. Family Pass is $15 per day. The first 90 home fans will get in.
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Click here to view upcoming games on the Warrior game calendar.
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4/6 MSB Soccer Home Playoff Match 4 PM vs. Smith Mountain Lake Academy @ Wayne Hills Baptist Church
4/6 VB Soccer Home Playoff Match 5:30 PM vs. Timberlake Christian @ Wayne Hills Baptist Church
At outdoor events, please wear a mask when you cannot keep 10 ft. of distance unless you are with family. Also, please sit behind the guide line, which is 30 ft. from the sideline nearest the referee. No fees for soccer matches.
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High School Advanced Art class taught by Jill Bywaters:
These light-sculpture projects take their inspiration from Chinese paper lanterns. Students used reed, white tissue paper, and glue to create organic forms abstracted from an object in nature.
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Connect With Us: Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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