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May 7, 2020
Volume 1
・Issue 36
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"There is no time so dark that it can prevent
a ray of light from bursting forth."
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- Over $74,000 raised between the auction and Bid for Cause.
- All 3 levels of Bid for Cause reached and exceeded, with a total of $51,405 donated to improving GCS classrooms.
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Pictures of some of our winners.
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Confidential Parent Survey
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Independent School Management is managing confidential collection of responses, tabulating the results, and providing us with timely feedback specific to our school. This survey will be also used to measure trends across all private schools.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey which
will close on May 8th.
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Elementary / Middle School News
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~ Library ~
Please return all books on May 13th.
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Upcoming Events
May 13th - Drive-by Goodbye (PS-6th grade)
May 20th - Drive-by Goodbye
(7th & 8th)
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The bus garage will be open from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM on May 13th for picking up new assignments and dropping off completed ones.
*Honors Reading awards will be placed with your students' assignments along with a coupon for their book to be redeemed on the 13th.
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Final Drop-off Day
Elementary Students:
May 20th will be our final drop-off day for the 2019-2020 school year. Teachers will send out information regarding any student textbooks that need to be returned on that day.
Middle School Students:
May 20th will be the Drive-by Goodbye (please see details in link above). On this day we will also have the final pick up of locker contents, art projects, Honors Reading awards, Bible awards, and Patriot's Pen participation awards. The 8th grade T-shirts will also be ready for pick up.
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K-5th Grade Soccer
Please look below at the sports section for information on K-5th grade soccer sign ups.
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Rising 6-8th Grade 2020 Summer Reading
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The GCS library will be open on May 20th from 9 AM to 5 PM
for students to check out (up to 3) books on the Summer Reading List. A limit of two students will be allowed in the library at a time. There will be another checkout day in July. More information will come later with a specific date. Another option is purchasing the books from an online retailer or downloading them. A good online source for free downloads is
gutenberg.org
. (Just make sure that your book choices are on the Summer Reading List.)
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Attention, parents of current 6th and 7th-grade students:
Please be sure to complete your student's/s' afternoon class selections today.
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Check Out Several of Our 2020 Graduates!
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F
avorite memories:
Some of the best moments in high school were from playing soccer, especially senior year. Also, the DC trip in my junior and senior years were very fun experiences.
After graduation:
I will be attending Regent University, studying Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
After school is all over:
I would like to pursue a career in technology, start a family, and live out God's calling in my life.
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Anna Elizabeth Burkholder
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Favorite memories:
One of my favorite memories at Grace was being able to play on the soccer team.
After graduation:
After graduation I hope to become a personal trainer, and I am attending Mary Baldwin University, where I will be majoring in exercise science.
After school is all over:
After finishing my undergrad, I hope to attend med school and become a physical therapist.
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Favorite memories:
My fondest memory of GCS was probably when Autumn reminded me of when we started to become best friends (I didn't remember), and she told me she insulted me by calling me "fat" at the lunch table.
After graduation:
After June, I'll be getting ready for college and working at Chick-fil-A. I plan to further pursue my hobbies, such as spray-painting and playing piano, as well as attempt to learn how to cook more than just scrambled eggs.
After school is all over:
I'll have Dual-Majored in Physician's Assistant and Public Health, and I plan on working in either family medicine or in the wound care clinic. I shall get married before I die...hopefully.
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Jacqueline Sophia Showalter
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Favorite memories:
My favorite memory of GCS was when I was in 8th grade, and my entire class went to Mr. Renton’s house on the last day of school for a fun slip 'n slide. There were a lot of injuries, but it was fun!
After graduation:
After graduation I plan to continue working at Jimmy John’s and hang out with friends before leaving for JMU.
After school is all over:
I hope to be an English teacher for middle school or high school students.
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DUE NOW
ES/MS/HS Fall Sports Sign Ups
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MS/HS Sports
Sign Ups, Fall 2020
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Dear MS and HS Parents,
It is very important that you sign up now for the fall season.
We use the response from signups to form teams, hire coaches, secure referee contracts, plan transportation, and order supplies and equipment. If you have not already signed up, please take a moment to do that now by using the link below.
The coaches and the Athletic Director will determine the team rosters based on grade level, ability, league rules, and specific team needs.
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ES Sports
Sign Ups, Fall 2020
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Dear ES Parents,
Students in grades K-5 may participate in soccer at GCS in the fall. The co-ed teams will be divided into grades K-2nd and 3rd-5th. The season runs from late August through early October. Practices are held at the VSDB soccer fields one afternoon per week, from 3:30-4:30 PM. Dates will be determined by the coach, and parents must provide transportation for players. This is a skills-based learning opportunity.
If we have enough players in grades 3-5, we will play games in a league with other Christian schools. The games are on Saturday mornings throughout the season. If we do not have enough to play games, we will do a skills session each week.
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Sports available
by grade level:
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(K-2) Co-ed Soccer
(3-5) Co-ed Soccer
(6-8) MS Girls Volleyball
(9-10) JV Girls Volleyball
(9-12) Varsity Girls Volleyball
(5-8) MS Boys and Girls Cross Country
(8-12) Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country
(6-8) MS Boys Soccer
(8-12) Varsity Boys Soccer
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If you have questions, you may contact Frank Kahrs, GCS Athletic Director.
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Connect With Us:
Grace Christian School | 19 S. Market Street, Staunton VA 24401 | 540.886.9109
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