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May 20, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 40
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Let the end-of-year countdown begin!
No blog this week because there is so much to read below.
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2nd graders work on an anatomy project spread out in the beautiful sunlight hallway. |
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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
Aug. 19 - First Day of School 2021-22 calendar here.
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Fun projects, celebrations, and field trips are filling our days. It must be May! (Pictured: 2nd-grade Fairy Tale Day, 6th-grade Stream Field Trip, 12th grade Luau Lunch) |
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SUMMER CAMP - DEADLINE TOMORROW |
This year we are offering summer camp for rising 2nd-9th graders. The deadline to sign up is Friday, May 21st. Sign-ups are OPEN NOW! Check out our website and register today!
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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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Rylan is one of our sweet first-grade students, the son of our school photographer/alumna, and the grandson of Kim Mancini, our ES art teacher. He was involved in an accident and is at UVA. Please be praying for the family as Rylan recovers, and if you feel led, you can contribute to his care via the link. |
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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On Tuesday all of the following summer reading and project information was reviewed with students, and they have received the handouts. Please take a look and let us know if you have any questions. Rising 7th and 8th grade students and parents will get an email in the middle of summer break to sign up (in FACTS) for afternoon classes.
Parents of Rising 6th Graders:
Parents of Rising 7th Graders:
Parents of Rising 8th Graders:
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6th Grade Hall of Explorers and 4th Grade at New Market Battle Field |
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Library News
All library books need to be returned TOMORROW - May 21st.
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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
Friday, May 21st -- Science
Tuesday, May 25th -- History
Wednesday, May 26th -- Math
Thursday, May 27th -- Vocabulary
4th Quarter
8th-Grade Cumulative Testing Schedule
Friday, May 21st -- Science
Tuesday, May 25th -- History
Wednesday, May 26th -- Math
Thursday, May 27th -- Vocabulary
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6th-Grade Stream Field Trip |
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5th-Grade Presidential Decade |
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In the category of miraculous answers to prayer, we are thrilled to announce that anyone desiring to attend our graduation may do so, as current governmental limitations which caused us to previously only permit reserved seating have been rescinded, effective May 29, the day of commencement!
Guests with tickets may arrive as early as 1:20 PM, and guests without tickets may arrive as early as 1:40 PM. The ceremony begins at 2:00 PM and will be held at Church on the Hill (100 Foursquare Ln., Fishersville).
All guests must wear a mask inside the building, except when they are seated. This expectation does not apply to individuals who have been vaccinated or for whom wearing a mask is a medical risk.
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Not all underclassmen will have an exam during both sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday. So showing up later or leaving earlier than usual is permitted as long as a student's parent(s)/guardian(s) give permission (click below button to access an online permission form).
Students whose parents prefer they be at school anyway will be placed in a supervised study hall.
This special sign-out privilege does not apply to Monday or Thursday.
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HS Parents and Students,
Summer is right around the corner, and so is summer reading for English. Each rising 9th-12th grader is provided a copy of a literary work to read over the summer and an assignment to complete in relation to the reading that is due near the beginning of the school year. Specifics will be available here next week and will also be emailed and posted on our website under Resources: Summer Resources in the near future.
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All applicable dress code rules remain in effect during the final weeks with the following exceptions:
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Fri., May 21 - Casual Day
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Tues.-Thurs., May 25-27 - Relaxed Day*
*A RELAXED DRESS CODE is even more lenient than
CASUAL-DAY DRESS CODE; however, students are still responsible to ensure that their attire is modest, appropriate, and neat.
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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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In the last couple of days of class or on semester exam day, teachers will collect textbooks from students. Any students who do not return their textbooks that day should return them directly to their teachers or to the receptionist if teachers are not available.
Any textbooks needing repair may result in a fine, and in such cases, an official communication will be sent to the parents.
All "consumables" (typically workbooks) in which students were authorized to write answers, notes, etc. should be taken one last time back home to be cherished or thrown away/recycled. We don't have the capacity to handle all of the students' consumables being thrown away/recycled here at the HS.
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Thinkwell Worldview Conference |
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This one-week worldview and apologetics training conference for young adults (ages 14 to 22) is being sponsored and hosted by CrossLife Community Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. The conference covers topics related to worldview, apologetics, Biblical stewardship, personal discipleship, evangelism, and missions. Interested? Click here. |
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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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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)
Early Dismissal (12:12 PM)
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Senior Reception (Invitation-Only | 6:30 PM)
Senior Dinner (Invitation-Only | 7:20 PM)
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Graduation Ceremony (2:00 PM) |
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Our MSG Soccer team entered the VACA State Tournament as the #4 seed. They then went on a magical run, winning a home quarterfinal game with two goals in the last 4 minutes to defeat a tough Southwest VA Homeschool team 2-1. They then traveled to undefeated and #1 Roanoke Valley Christian, to whom they lost two regular season matches by an aggregate score of 12-1. The young Warriors, all players from grades 5-7, upset the Eagles 2-1. The Warriors made it to the championship game and finished second to Blue Ridge Christian. |
Our Varsity Girls Soccer team currently sits at #3 in our VACA standings and is preparing for the upcoming playoff run. We defeated RVCS 1-0 in the quarterfinals and move onto the Semifinals vs. #2 BRCS Thursday at 5 PM. |
Click here to view upcoming games on the Warrior game calendar.
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Our Baseball Warriors continue to play well. We are 11-1 overall, and 10-0 in the VACA. We will enter the VACA playoffs as the #1 seed. We host the VACA State Baseball Championships this weekend at the Diamond Club in Stuarts Draft . The schedule is as follows:
Semifinals - Friday 5/21 at Diamond Club
- Game 5, 4:00 PM - #3 Smith Mountain Lake Christian (Wirtz) vs. #2 Westover Christian (Danville)
- Game 6, 6:30 PM - #4 Roanoke Valley Christian vs. #1 Grace Christian
Championship - Saturday 5/22, 1:30 PM at Diamond Club - Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6
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If you are planning to play any Varsity or JV sport in the upcoming school year, please schedule your sports physical NOW. You will only be allowed to participate after your physical has been received by the school.
Physicals dated after May 1st are good for the entire school year.
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An Evening of Worship and Song |
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Our elementary and middle school choirs presented a beautiful evening of worship and song last Thursday in the middle school gym. While COVID did not allow us to make this an all-school event, it was truly a celebration of the students' hard work and a display of the gift of music. Please enjoy the elementary concert here and the middle school concert here. |
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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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Connect With Us: Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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