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May 27, 2021
Volume 2・Issue 41
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This has been a tough and different year for all, but it has been more so for our graduating seniors. Students look forward to their senior year as a special year in which they can enjoy extra privileges and celebrations. The response to COVID-19 has put a damper on their senior year, but it has still been a special year for them. Continue reading here.
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2021 Graduation
Yearbook
Summer Camp
2021 - 2022 School Year
Aug. 19 - First Day of School 2021-22 calendar here.
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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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Please reach out to Randy Knight today if you or someone you know may be interested in this important position at our school. Email [email protected] or call directly at 540.430.6918. |
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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ES/MS Summer Office Hours:
Monday and Tuesday 9-1
Please feel free to come by the office, call (540-886-0937), or email Mandy ([email protected]) with any questions.
Enjoy your summer break!!
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Summer Information for
Rising 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
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Rising 6th Graders:
Rising 7th Graders:
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If your rising 7th or 8th grade student needs to order a PE uniform, please print off the order form, complete it, and send to the office. |
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4th grade students at New Market Battlefield |
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Elementary School Honors Reading Awards |
Awards Chapel lead by the 6th graders. |
Mrs. Palumbo teaching PK music outside. |
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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may do so, as current governmental limitations which caused us to previously only permit reserved seating have been rescinded, effective May 29, the day of commencement!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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Twenty seniors and six chaperones enjoyed the Senior Trip to Folly Beach, South Carolina. Even though the very beginning of the trip did not go according to plan, as has been the norm with plans all year, the resilient seniors just "flexed" once again and enjoyed one another and the time away.
Highlights of the trip include kayaking and seeing a dolphin up close, the high ropes course, the wonderful beach/ocean/weather, and Mrs. Grow's wonderful cooking!!!! Just having prolonged times of talking and having fun with each other was every senior's favorite part of the trip.
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Many students were recognized this morning for various accomplishments in the classroom and beyond.
The highlight of our assembly was being able to recognize Clay Sterrett for his more than 30 years of ministry at GCS! Also, hearing each senior share a special verse, their future plans, and a "shout-out" was memorable.
Some of the notable awards presented included:
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Rotary Club of Staunton
Code of Ethics Award
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Ashland Allred (12th) &
Derrick Weeks (12th)
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
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Anna Weaber (9th)
Jenna Fleming (10th)
Isaiah Riddle (11th)
Megan Kilmer (12th)
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GCS Servant's Heart Awards |
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Katie Greenmun (10th) &
Derrick Weeks (12th)
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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 and an accompanying assignment to complete by September 8. See this Summer Reading link to access instructions and assignment specifics. The information will also be posted on our website under Resources: Summer Resources in the near future.
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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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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 Varsity Girls Soccer team made a deep run into the VACA Semifinals before bowing out to BRCS. We have a young team with no one graduating. Coach Taylor McNair will return all players next season. |
Click here to view upcoming games on the Warrior game calendar.
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Our 2021 VACA State Golf Champions were visited by Representative Ben Cline to commemorate their championship. He announced their accomplishment on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. |
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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The Varsity Baseball team won the VACA State Championship in thrilling fashion, 7-6, over Westover Christian School. The game went back and forth until the Warriors scored the winning run in the bottom of the 7th to secure the win. Isaiah Riddle was named regular season and tournament MVP. Congratulations to Head Coach Mike Mallory and Assistants Ricky Yeomans, Chris Shifflett, and Langdon Reid. |
Fall Sports Sign-Ups
The following Middle School and High School sports are offered for the Fall 2021 season at GCS. Information about Elementary School sports will be coming soon. Please use the Google Form to sign up for one team per your grade level next fall. The coaches and AD will place you on the proper team for your ability level and/or team need.
**5th Grade Parents, you may sign up your child for any MS sport, but the only guaranteed spot is Cross Country. If there are openings in Soccer or Volleyball, I will email your grade level specifically very soon.
Fall Sports Offered:
MSG Cross Country (5-8)
MSB Cross Country (5-8)
VG Cross Country (8-12)
VB Cross Country (8-12)
MSB Soccer (6-8) ** IF not enough sign up for the team, we will open this to 5th graders
VB Soccer (8-12)
MSG Volleyball (6-8) ** IF not enough sign up for the team, we will open this to 5th graders
JVG Volleyball (8-10)
VG Volleyball (9-12)
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Connect With Us: Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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