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August 14, 2020
Volume 2・Issue 1
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WELCOME!
Please read and scroll all the way to the end.
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A Message from Dr. Larson |
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On July 23, 2020, the CDC published a paper that addresses the importance of reopening America's schools this fall. Some of its key points entail... Continue reading here.
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New! HealthCheck App
Part of our daily staff and student preventive screening will now include a secure and private health screening app. This technology has been successfully used to help maintain optimal health for businesses and schools around the nation, and we are excited to be able to use it for our GCS family. Read more here!
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You can find these updates and more on our website under "Resources."
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NEW! 1st Day of School Protocol
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Beginning on the first day of school on all of our campuses, visitors entering the buildings will be strictly limited to those who have a scheduled appointment. |
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Elementary/Middle School News |
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ES/MS Open House/Supply Drop-Off
Wednesday, August 19, 1-3 PM
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On Wednesday, August 19 from 1-3 PM, students may come to the school and drop off supplies. Links to the SignUpGenius for the elementary and middle schools are below. The staggered times will help us comply with social distancing recommendations. Everyone (except students 3rd grade and younger and individuals with health exceptions) will be asked to wear a face covering, answer health screening questions, and have their temperatures taken before entering the buildings.
In the elementary school, students can go to their classrooms and peek inside the door while handing their supplies to their teachers. We are not allowing entry into the classrooms to minimize the teachers' cleaning efforts before the busy first day of school.
In the middle school, students will receive their locker assignments and schedules. They may take their supplies directly to their lockers.
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If you indicated in the electronic Summer Packet that you will need Before and/or After-School Care, registration forms are due. Please complete and return the form below to Jill Bussiere as soon as possible. Openings are very limited.
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Arrival/Dismissal Sign Up |
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Parents and Guadians,
Because of COVID, we are going to begin the school year with staggered arrival and dismissal times. Please use the sign up below to choose your schedule which will be used daily.
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The Summer Forms were due on August 12. This includes registration for before/after-school care, after-school art, ES chorus workshop, field trip permission slip, honor and polo shirts, etc. If you have not filled out this form, please do so. |
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- Visitors
- Due to COVID restrictions, only staff and students will be allowed to enter the school buildings. Exceptions will be made as necessary, on a case-by-case basis.
- Sick Students
- Any student with a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be isolated until parents can arrive to pick them up.
- Lunch
- Students will be eating in their classrooms. Hot lunches will not be offered this year, but we will offer pizza on Fridays starting in October.
- Water
- Please be sure that students bring their own water bottles to school daily as water fountains will not be functioning.
- Masks
- Students in 4th-8th grade are required to wear masks at any time in which they aren't able to socially distance (during arrival, unpacking, in the hallway, etc.).
- Early Pickup
- If you need to pick up your student early from school, please call the office when you have arrived. We will have your student pack up their items, and we will bring him or her to the door.
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We trust your family will be able to participate in Parents' Night, whether in person or virtually. This important event affords an opportunity to be updated about the HS program, as well as to meet your student's teachers in their classrooms.
This is scheduled for Friday, August 20, beginning at 7:00 PM and ending before 8:45 PM.
Since some families would prefer to not participate in person and we need to limit attendee numbers, we are providing a virtual participation option.
Whether you prefer to participate in person or virtually, we do need an RSVP from you.
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Rather than waiting until the morning of the first day of school to get situated, come by the day before (Wednesday, August 19) for Open House. This will be a good time to locate and set up your locker, obtain your class schedule and other information, as well as see some of your GCS friends (in a physically-distanced-appropriate manner). See the schedule below. |
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Wednesday, August 19 |
New to GCS HS 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Class of 2023 1:00 - 1:30 PM
Class of 2022 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Class of 2021 3:00 - 3:30 PM
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Please enter through the 1st floor locker room entrance,
and wear a mask.
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The Great Escape
On Thursday, August 27, the HS will enjoy a day of spiritual encouragement, inter-grade interaction, and just plain fun.
- We are grateful to Church on the Hill for allowing us to host this event at their facility (100 Foursquare Lane, Fishersville, 22939).
- A morning snack, lunch, and dinner will be provided.
- Relaxed dress code (modesty & appropriateness are still important)
- A non-digital Bible and note-taking supplies should be brought.
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While we will be taking COVID-19 precautions (more details to follow), and though much of the day will be spent outside, we do understand that some families may decide to not have their student participate in this year’s event. We only ask that the parent(s) send a written note or email directly to Mr. Kerr before August 25.
Senior Retreat
Under the leadership of Dr. Larson and Brian Fitzgerald, the Class of 2021 will spend a day together being challenged by Scripture, working through team-building activities, and enjoying the outdoors and fellowship with one another. Please look for more details about this event scheduled for Monday, August 24, at Camp Shenandoah.
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The Summer Forms were due August 12th. Please fill out this form now. |
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Fall Sports Update: Our conference, the VACA (Virginia Association of Christian Athletics) has a plan to play fall sports this year. The summary of the plan is as follows: Cross Country will begin as normal right away. Boys Soccer and Girls Volleyball will start on September 23rd with practices. VACA has specific COVID protocols which will soon be available. If all items are met, we will have a season. If benchmarks are not met, the season will be postponed until the spring. |
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Important Fall Sports Dates:
August 15-October 24:
VACA Cross Country Season
September 23:
Soccer/Volleyball begin, if possible.
October 19-December 12:
VACA Soccer/Volleyball Season
If you haven´t gotten a current VHSL physical for JV and Varsity sports, please do so, or your student will not be allowed to practice or play until it is on file. MS athletes need only a waiver. All forms are available on our GCS Athletics website.
Please contact Frank Kahrs if your child has not signed up for a Fall sport and would like to do so.
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If you would like to register your student for private music lessons for the 2020-2021 school year, please fill out this form and return it to your school office ASAP. Lessons will begin in September.
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Mrs. Masincup has a message for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. |
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Connect With Us: Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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