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May 13, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 39
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Teacher Appreciation
By Donald M. Larson, PhD
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...While many teachers around the country refused to return to the classroom, our teachers have stepped up to the plate and hit home runs. Last week we posted a link for you to recognize and thank teachers. Please take a moment to post some thank you’s for your student’s teachers. Click on this link: Teacher Appreciation.
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May 13 - Spring Concert (Invitation-only)
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)
May 30 - Last day to order a yearbook
Aug. 19 - FIRST DAY OF 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
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2nd grade performs for special friends at Grandparents' Day, and Eden (1st) and Mrs. Larson are all smiles after their violin duet. |
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2020-2021 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE |
Deadline to order is the last day of May. Buy your yearbook here.
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PK-3rd Grandparents' Day Video |
If you would like a digital copy of this past Grandparents' Day emailed to someone who loves your students, please fill out the simple form attached. All GCS PreK-3rd parents and guardians will be emailed with a link.
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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Our students are enjoying watching this nest grow
on their playground—from a distance!
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Friday is the last day to turn in:
Honors Reading Forms
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Parents of Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders:
Please keep your eyes open for information which will be in next week's Warrior Weekly. It will be information on summer reading, the bug and leaf project for rising 7th graders, etc.
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2021-2022 PE Uniforms
All rising 7th graders will need to purchase a PE uniform for next school year (unless they have a hand-me-down). Now is the time for orders for any rising 8th graders who need to order another shirt or pair of shorts. Below is the order form. Please fill it out and turn it in to the office with the payment by May 24th.
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4th Quarter
7th-Grade Cumulative Testing Schedule
Thursday, May 20th -- Literature
Friday, May 21st -- Science
Tuesday, May 25th -- History
Wednesday, May 26th -- Math
Thursday, May 27th -- Vocabulary
4th Quarter
8th-Grade Cumulative Testing Schedule
Tuesday, May 18th -- Grammar
Thursday, May 20th -- Literature
Friday, May 21st -- Science
Tuesday, May 25th -- History
Wednesday, May 26th -- Math
Thursday, May 27th -- Vocabulary
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Library News
All library books need to be returned by May 21st.
Last day to check out books is May 14th.
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Seniors taking semester exams will do so from Monday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 19.
Seniors do not need to report to school unless they have an exam scheduled. Click the below button 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 an end-of-year check-out.
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Our freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will take exams from Monday, May 24 through Thursday, May 27.
Please review the schedule for these days by clicking the button below.
Also, special guidance is provided in the linked schedule about how to give special permission for your non-senior to sign out whenever he/she does not have an exam. This permission can only be granted for Tuesday & Wednesday.
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This summer’s reading assignments for high school students mirror last summer’s. All students will read a particular literary work that is part of their grade level’s 2021-22 English class curriculum, as well as complete an assignment related to the book that is due near the beginning of the first quarter. The books are ordered by the school, and each student is provided their own copy to read and annotate. If the books on order do not arrive before the end of the semester, it will be necessary for each family to pick up the book(s) for their student(s) at the high school front desk during posted summer office hours as early in the summer as possible. More specifics will soon be posted here as well as on the school website under Resources: Summer Resources. |
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Seniors in Miss Ogrosky's and Mr. Kerr's Government classes enjoyed a "town-hall" discussion with Representative Ben Cline on Tuesday, May 11. Students brave enough to do so asked one or two of their prepared questions, and Representative Cline was gracious and informative in his responses. It was a great way to connect the dots between what they have learned this year with current real-life experiences. |
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High School Awards Ceremony |
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While we are thrilled that we can still host this annual event, we are disappointed that we cannot swing open the doors and welcome everyone who wants to attend to do so. Other than current students and employees, only parents of seniors and a few additional parents whose underclassmen will be receiving a prestigious award may attend. |
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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 may 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)
Early Dismissal (12:12 PM)
Awards Ceremony (Invitation-Only | 11:12 AM)
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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 won the 2021 VACA State Golf Tournament for the first time in school history! They shot a strong 355 on a tough course at Ironwood GC. We were led by Senior Caleb Maas with an 86, Maddie Helmick with an 87, and Preston Fitzgerald with an 87. All 3 were VACA medalists, finishing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively. Also putting in strong performances were Isaiah Farlow, Alex Nichols, and Titus Peltola. Congratulations to Coaches Tim Fitzgerald and Cleve Helmick for leading the team.
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The Varsity Boys Soccer team got together for their "banquet" last weekend. Some of the players were recognized for outstanding achievements: |
Jack Cullom - VACA All-State MVP!, VACA All
State 1st Team, VACA All-Tournament Team
Will Cullom - VACA All-State 1st Team
Chase Ratigan - VACA All-State 1st Team
Bennett Carter - VACA All-State 1st Team, VACA All-Tournament Team
Trevor Schwartz - VACA All-State 2nd Team
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Click here to view upcoming games on the Warrior game calendar.
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Our Baseball Warriors continue to play well. We are 10-1 overall, and 9-0 in the VACA. We will enter the VACA playoffs as the #1 seed. |
Our Varsity Girls Soccer team currently sits at #2 in our VACA standings and is preparing for the upcoming playoff run. |
Our MSG won a home playoff match 2-1 over a tough Southwest VA Homeschool team and are now in the semifinals at Roanoke Valley Christian on Friday at 4:30 PM. |
Members of our Varsity Girls Volleyball team recently received some impressive VACA conference awards:
Ashland Allred - VACA North Region MVP!,
VACA All-State 1st Team, VACA All-Tournament Team
Caroline Reid - VACA North Region 2nd Team
Lucy Wells - VACA North Region 1st Team,
VACA All-State 2nd Team
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Attention, all rising 2nd-8th graders! Don't miss your chance to stay creative this summer. Our fine arts camp is loaded with art, music, drama, and dance classes to help you enhance your skills and learn some new things. Come join us! Sign up here. Deadline is Friday, May 21st. |
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Middle School Mural-Design Contest! |
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It's time to update our middle school mural, so we are looking for a fresh new start, and YOU have the opportunity to create it! This contest is open to all 5th-8th graders, and the May 18th deadline to submit your entry is quickly approaching! The winning entry will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Prizes will also be awarded to the 1st and 2nd runners-up.
Read here all the details. |
Connect With Us: Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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