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Warrior Weekly
October 17, 2019
Volume 1 ・ Issue 9
 "It is encouraging to know that when Grace students pace through a school day, the instruction they receive is not void of goals that guide the teaching and learning."
I am overcome with gratitude for the support shown to the Grace Christian varsity cross country teams this evening at the Fishburne Private School Invitational. Teachers, administration, students, other coaches, other GCS sports teams, fellow church members, family, and friends; there were so many of you. The runners noticed, and it meant a great deal to them. It means a great deal to me. I am grateful to have such a great school and church community and such great family and friends.

Congratulations to my varsity teams. Eleven private schools competed and our girls finished first, with a ridiculously low score of 23. Medals were awarded to the top ten girls. Seven GCS girls medaled (GCS had seven of the top nine female finishers). The boys team looked as good as they have looked all year and finished 3rd (and only a single point away from second). Two boys medaled. 

I am proud of our success but even more proud to be a part of such a supportive community.

- Tripp Franklin, GCS Cross Country Coach
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Upcoming Events

Oct. 18th - New Parent Coffee: 8:30-9:30 AM in the MS Library
Oct. 25th - Grandparents' Day for 4th-6th Grade; Early dismissal

Hot lunches for November will open up for ordering on October 18th at 3:30 and will close on October 31st at 5:00.
After-School Chorus : Tuesday afternoons from 3:15-4:15


GA-GA PIT

On Monday the elementary and middle school revealed the new ga-ga pit. Thank you to Randy Knight and Steve and Brian Fitzgerald.
Outreach
This week during our outreach time, students wrote their pen pals in Kenya.
4th-6th Grade Chess Club
If you are interested in joining the Chess Club, please sign up on the sheets in the upstairs hallway. It is for 4th-6th grade students on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 in the Flex Room (ES #106). The Chess Club will begin on November 6th and run through March 18th.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Upcoming Events

Oct. 18th - New Parent Coffee: 8:30-9:30 AM in the MS Library
Oct. 18th- Middle School's Got Talent: 12:15 in the MS Gym
Oct. 17-18th, 22nd-24th - 8th Grade Cumulative Testing
Oct. 25th - Noon dismissal
Nov. 1st - MS Firepot Social: 5:30-7:30 PM

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Upcoming Events
Oct. 18 - Fundraiser Friday Lunch 
Oct. 22 - Make-up Pictures
Oct. 28 - Job Shadowing
Nov. 4 - DC Trip
Saturday, November 9th
Sign up early for this year's Autumn Affair Dance at the front desk. Check out the dress code for ladies here . Advance prices are $5 per couple and $3 for individuals. Prices will increase at the door.
FINE ARTS UPDATE
Our fabulous cast of
The Little Mermaid
at their first read-through!
Attention all Elementary Chorus parents!
Please read the following for important information.
ATHLETIC UPDATE
Volleyball


Varsity Volleyball
VACA Tournament

The varsity girls volleyball team will be hosting the 2019 North Region Varsity Volleyball Tournament on Friday and Saturday, October 18th and 19th.

Please come and support your Warriors!

MS Volleyball
Quarterfinalist
JV Volleyball
VACA Runner-up
Soccer

Varsity Boys Soccer
The varsity boys soccer team will be hosting the VACA state quarterfinals at home (Wayne Hills) on Monday, October 28th, at 4:30. against Timberlake.
ACTS - Eagles
David Musselman, Nolan Black, Will Shirley, Ryan Dameron, and Derrick Weeks will have their last regular season football game on Friday, October 19th, at 12:30. It is a home game at Western Albemarle vs. Northern Virginia Homeschool team.
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