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April 8, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 34
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2021 Bid For Cause: Part 2, Lockdown Security |
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By Kristen Lihos, Advancement Director
On April 21, 1999, I was sitting in-11th grade Bible class at GCS, where we all talked in disbelief over the news out of Columbine, CO. That day forever changed how our nation viewed school security. In April of 2007 I was messaging with my little brother as he was hiding from an active shooter in a Virginia Tech cafeteria. These nightmare events reshaped how parents and school administrators across the country thought about the responsibility of keeping our children safe from an unwanted intruder.
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What time is it? Time to check out these Class Acts and more at the Saturday in-person Auction Preview! Let's "Lift Up"! |
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Apr. 10 - NEW! THIS SATURDAY In-Person Auction Preview at MS Gym 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (Drop in any time. Student art work on display. Auction items on display. 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
Apr. 21 - Half-Day ALL
Apr. 24 - Spring Drama Production, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Apr. 26-30 IOWA Testing (1st-10th)
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THE AUCTION KICK-OFF IS THIS SATURDAY! |
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10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Drop by the GCS Middle School Gym with
your family and friends!
Student Artwork on Display
Free D&L Donuts and
Chick-fil-A Coffee
Class Acts on Display
Auction Items on Display
Everyone Invited!
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7:00 PM -8:00 PM
Join us on YouTube and watch the auction live with your family and friends!
Tune in for the chance to see your student!
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This year we will be offering an academic boot camp and fine arts summer camp for rising 2nd-8th graders! |
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Dates: Monday-Thursdays,
June 7-July 1 (No Fridays)
Time: 9:oo AM-3:00 PM (There will be AM and PM classes. You can choose to go to one or both.)
Sign-Ups: April 15-May 15
Academic Boot Camp will include math, reading, and writing classes.
Fine Arts Camp will include music, drama, and art classes.
Look for more information in next week's Warrior Weekly!
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2021 Departure Announcements - UPDATE |
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Read here an update on staff departures. Please keep in mind our employment openings. They are posted here on our website. |
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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All of us at Grace are very thankful for the warmer weather that is here! With the warmer weather, it is even more important that students have a water bottle with them every day.
If your student doesn't have a water bottle with them, we will be calling you and asking you to bring one to them.
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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
Click here for details from Mrs. Morel.
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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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Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer tournaments wrap up this weekend!
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Click here to view upcoming games on the Warrior game calendar.
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Boys Baseball and Girls Soccer practices begin next week!
Please make sure all of your forms have been turned in to the office.
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Check out the auction for
Premier Seating and Tea at the GCS Drama,
The Importance of Being Earnest
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Description: It's time for tea! Enjoy a premier experience (up to six people) while watching the performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, presented by GCHS drama students on April 24th, 2021. Take a trip back to Victorian England and dine on delicious scones, muffins, and tea sandwiches as you experience the show and sit at a beautifully decorated tea table in the front row. Food will be catered by AMA Sweets, owned by GCS high school senior, Ashland Allred.
Look under "Entertainment/Events."
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Connect With Us: Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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