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May 6, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 38
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Hope in the MisInformation Age (Part 2)
By Brian Fitzgerald, Discipleship Director
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“Always be prepared,” Peter says, “to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Who’s asking you that question?
In the misinformation age, there’s no shortage of access to information, opinion, and speculation on every subject, issue, and idea in our world. We’re only a few words in a search engine away from knowing something about anything. But where do we turn for hope?
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This past year has been HARD on teachers! If you would like to share a few words of encouragement or thanks to a teacher, please fill out our survey. We will collect the responses and share them with the teachers. All responses are anonymous.
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May 7 - PK-3rd Grandparents' Day; ES/MS HALF DAY (No After-School Care)
May 13 - Spring Concert
May 19 - HALF DAY ALL SCHOOL
May 21 - Summer Camp Sign-up Deadline
May 26 - HS Half Day
May 27 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! HALF DAY ALL-SCHOOL, End of 4th Quarter
May 29 - 2021 Graduation (Invitation-only)
Aug. 19 - FIRST DAY OF 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
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Middle-school students helped set up for Grandparents' Day this morning. |
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Price - $35
New this year: Free e-yearbook access with the order of a hardbound book.
Deadline to order is the last day of May. After that, they must be ordered directly from the company for home delivery, and the cost is $48.
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This year we are offering summer camp for rising 2nd-9th graders. The deadline to sign up is May 21st.
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Dates: Mondays-Thursdays, June 7-July 1 (No Fridays)
Apart from the 4-week Academic Bootcamp, choose to attend one, two, three, or all four weeks!
Time: 9:oo AM-3:00 PM (There will be AM and PM classes. You may choose to register for one or both.)
Sign-ups are OPEN NOW!
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We are growing, and that has created openings. Check out our website for a current list of openings. Please share with family and friends.
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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Grandparents' Day is Friday -
1/2 day of school for the ES/MS and no After-School Care.
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The End of the Year is in Sight!
*If your student has been working on the Honors Reading Program, please don't forget to send in their completed forms by May 14th.
*If you are interested in summer workbooks for your students, here are two options:
- Vacation Stations (rising 1st-rising 6th grade) - Students can sharpen their academic skills and prepare for the next grade by doing just two pages a day of math, language, and reading reviews, and parents have a fun way to help their children do meaningful, grade-appropriate practice. Daily work to include both math and language arts.
- Tri-C Summer Skills - Single-subject workbooks in which students can work 10-20 minutes a day, 4 times a week on math or language arts.
If you have questions about these books, please feel free to call the office. If you would like to order books, please fill out the form below and return it to the school by May 10th with a check for the appropriate amount.
*Please complete the form and send it to the office by May 10th.*
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Thank you, middle-school students, for your help setting up for Grandparents' Day! This special day has been a part of GCS elementary school for over 30 years. This is our first year hosting it outside! |
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Seniors taking a final will begin their exams on Monday, May 17-Wednesday, May 19.
Seniors do not need to report to school unless they have an exam scheduled. Click this link to view the schedule.
Please note that all seniors, regardless of whether they have an exam on Wednesday, May 19, or not must be in Room 105 for a Check-Out.
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Physical Science Projects |
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Our freshmen students have worked on multiple projects in recent weeks, as they have applied what they have learned in class to create working models. |
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Students now have an additional opportunity to receive assistance with math during the school day, including being able to work on assigned problems with a teacher who provides immediate feedback and additional instruction.
These labs are scheduled during 6th period on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30-3:20 PM. If you have questions about this, please email Mrs. Leetun. |
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Teen Leadership Camps @ Patrick Henry College |
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Patrick Henry College is once again hosting their Teen Leadership Camps this summer on-campus and in-person! Each one of these week-long camps provides students ages 14-18 the opportunity to engage with like-minded peers and world-class professors in exploring an exciting subject of their choice. PHC's Teen Camps are a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, learn new things, and spend the summer growing in your relationship with Christ.
If you have any questions, you can pass them along to [email protected], or give our Teen Camp Coordinator, Nathan Pipkin, a call at 540-441-8105. |
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Early Dismissal (12:12 PM) |
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2nd-Semester Finals (Grades 9-11) |
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Early Dismissal (12:12 PM) |
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Last Day of School (Students)
Awards Ceremony (Invitation-Only | 11:12 AM)
Senior Reception (Invitation-Only | 6:30 PM)
Senior Dinner (Invitation-Only | 7:20 PM)
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Graduation Ceremony (Invitation-Only | 2:00 PM) |
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Our Varsity Golf team will host the VACA State Championship on Monday, May 10th at 1 PM. The tournament will be held at the Club at Ironwood.
The team has defeated Timberlake Christian, Faith Christian, Fredericksburg Christian, and Fishburne Military this season. They will be represented by Preston Fitzgerald, Caleb Maas, Maddie Helmick, Isaiah Farlow, Alex Nichols, and Bennett Kricorian in the championship match. We are led by Coaches Tim Fitzgerald and Cleve Helmick.
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We have your Friday night dinner plans covered! |
Click here to view upcoming games on the Warrior game calendar.
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Middle School Mural Design Contest! |
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