Patriot's Post September 2, 2020

Education In Christ, Preparation For Life

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding

Proverbs 3:5

It's been a great couple weeks of school!

Upcoming Events

September 7th

Labor Day - No School

September 9 & 10

Preschool - 8th Grade

School Pictures

September 18

K-8th 1:35 pm dismissal

AFTER CARE AVAILABLE

September 16-18

Middle School Leadership Camp

September 23

See You at the Pole

October 1 & 2

K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences

(NOON DISMISSAL - NO AFTER CARE)

October 5-9

Fall Break - No School

FALL SPORTS

Volleyball Practice Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

3:30-5:00 pm (Gym)

September 8 (Volleyball)

Home Game 5:00 pm

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Soccer Practice Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

3:45-5:15 pm

(Meyer Field)

September 11 (Soccer)

Away vs. North Valley Christian

4:00 pm

School Calendar 2020-2021

Preschool Calendar

GCA Spirit Shirts - LAST CHANCE!

Important Reminder

GCA Parents and Students, whether you are new to Grace or have been here for years, please make sure to brush up on the handbook. As a quick reminder, there is no unnatural colored hair allowed. We understand the fun for kids of dying their hair, but we are trying to teach our students professionalism and it can cause a distraction in the classroom. Those students who returned to school with dyed hair have been given a grace period, until after Labor Day weekend, to let it wash out or dye back to natural color.

Student Handbook

Picture Day

Wednesday, September 9 - Thursday, September 10

We would like the help of two parent helpers each day to assist our photographers to make sure that our students look their best. If you are interested in helping us (your time can be used towards your annual service hours), please email slorbeck@grace-az.org. Each volunteer must have completed their GCA background check or have a Level 1 Clearance card on file with the school office before offering their time. Come enjoy the fun and become one of our "Picture Day Heroes".

Email Sheri

Volunteer Role Video

Wednesday, September 9th

Staff

Preschool 3's (M/W/F) Hungerford

Preschool 4's (M/W/F) Neal

Preschool 5's (M-F) Heitz

Kindergarten

3rd grade

4th grade

5th grade

Thursday, September 10th

Preschool 3's (T/TH) Hungerford

Preschool 4's (T/Th) Neal

Preschool 4's (M-F) Garver

1st grade

2nd grade

6th grade

7th grade

8th grade

Art Masterpiece Volunteer Needed

Art Masterpiece is for You! - NO experience needed

Training will be in the next 2 weeks and we still have a couple classes that need helpers!

volunteer for your child's class (get service hours)
get trained in how to present an art masterpiece
share what you learned about art with the class
do an art project with the class
time and day planned with the teacher
HAVE FUN!

Contact mbowell@grace-az.org to volunteer or if you have questions.

GCA Moms in Prayer Group

We have been blessed at GCA to have a Moms in Prayer group meet each week to pray for our students and staff. Prayer is so powerful and strengthens our bond as a community. We are looking for someone who will pick up the baton and keep our Moms in Prayer group alive on our campus. As for the particular day, time, and place, that could be determined by the new group. Free training is available to lead Moms in Prayer and we have all the materials needed. If you are interested in leading or helping with Moms in Prayer, please contact the office.

GCA Campus Readiness Plan

The purpose of the Campus Readiness Plan is to clearly communicate expectations to all Grace Christian Academy stakeholders. One facet of these expectations is for our families to understand what the school expects of our families as we work together to maintain a safe environment on campus and defuse the fear and anxiety that exists around issues pertaining to Covid-19. The other facet of expectations is establishing an understanding of what our families can expect from the school.

Please read and review the attached documents.

Grace Christian Academy COVID -19 Mitigation and Campus Readiness Plan
Maricopa County Public Health Isolation Flow Chart
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to COVID-19 (Please sign and return). There will also be copies available in the classroom during orientation.

GCA Covid Campus Readiness Plan

Covid 19 Flow Chart

GCA Assumption of Risk & Waiver

Substitutes Wanted

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We need you!

Are you interested in joining our substitute team? Please email Jayne Pelton to get on our list! We appreciate you!

Email Jayne

Jason Field Update

Jason Field renovation is coming along nicely! We can't wait to use our new field this year!

GCA Uniform Orders

New and easy way to order uniforms!

Please click the link below to order GCA gear for the 2020-2021 school year.

Orders will be placed online and shipped directly to the school.

Once your order arrives you will be notified by the vendor to come pick up in the office.

You may order throughout the year as needed, no order deadlines. Just allow time for processing and shipping

GCA Uniform Shop

Gracie's Thrift Store Donations

People can bring their donations up to Gracie's Thrift Store, located at 1520 E Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281. Gracie's Ministries is just one block West of McClintock Dr., so just right up the street. Gracie's is available to receive donations Monday through Saturday between 9am to 4pm at the Donation Door located on the North West corner of the building in the parking lot.

Email Mrs. Bowell

Grace Christian Academy Campus Tour

Donate to Grace Christian Academy

It's never too late to make a tax deductible donation to Grace Christian Academy. Every donation, no matter the amount, impacts the programs and support we can provide our amazing students. Thank you for giving! It is greatly appreciated!

Donate to GCA

Timothy Scholarship Fund

The Timothy Scholarship is specifically designed to aid families, who are new to Christian education or have an unexpected financial struggle. If you would like to donate funds that are specifically designated for tuition needs, please click the link.