WARRIOR WEEKLY

February 6, 2020 Volume 1 ・Issue 24

2020 GCS Benefit Auction Saturday, April 18th

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We welcome and need donations to auction off at the auction. Want to donate but need some ideas? Check out the  101 ITEM IDEAS LIST HERE.  When you know what you would like to donate, let us know by filling out this simple  ONLINE DONATION FORM HERE.

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Tax Credit Update

The Virginia State bill to repeal HB 521 (Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits) has been carried over until 2021. The tax credit program is safe for another year.

Elementary School News

Upcoming Events Feb. 11 - 100th Day of School Feb. 12 - Noon Dismissal Chapel Schedule Feb. 11 - Outreach - Valentines Feb. 18 - No chapel Feb. 25 - Chapel Mar. 3 - Chapel - Mrs. Jones's Class After-School Events After-School Art: Feb. 13 Chorus : Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 PM Chess Club : Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15 PM

100th Day of School Can Drive To celebrate the 100th day of school we are encouraging each grade to collect 100 canned food items that we will donate to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity with this project. Cans will be collected from now through February 11th.

Middle School News

Upcoming Events Feb. 11 - 100th Day of School Feb. 12 - Noon Dismissal Feb. 14 - Hot Chocolate Bar

100th Day of School Can Drive To celebrate the 100th day of school, the 7th and 8th grade classes are encouraged to bring in canned items that will be donated to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The grade with the most cans will be rewarded with a no-homework night. Cans will be collected from now through February 11th. 7th grade cans will be collected in Room #100. 8th grade cans will be collected in Room #104.

High School News

Upcoming Events Feb. 12 - 12:13 Dismissal Feb. 17 - No School Feb. 28 - Senior Appreciation Day Feb. 29 - Snowflake Dance

Athletics Update

Check out the website for more games, meets, matches, and the practice schedule.

Athlete in Focus Sophie Yeomans

Sophie Yeomans, a sophomore guard, is the driving force for the Varsity Girls basketball team. She leads us in scoring with 9.1 ppg, and in steals, with 3.1 per game. She is also the 3rd leading rebounder from the point guard spot. Sophie is a quick player who plays tenacious defense. Come out and see her and her teammates in their last home game of the year this Friday, 2/7 at 5 PM. Upcoming Games  Varsity vs. Stuart Hall Fri., 2/7 Girls 5:00 PM Boys 6:30 PM Jr. Warriors @ Blue Ridge Christian Sat., 2/8 Girls 10:00 AM Boys 11:00 AM JVB VACA State Tournament Semifinals hosted by GCS Thurs., 2/13: Teams TBD  5:30 PM and 7:00 PM

Fine Arts Update

High School Arts Showcase and Coffee House Friday, March 6 | 7-9pm Join us for an evening of celebrating our student artists! Students will be sharing their musical gifts and artwork from our high school students will be on display. A coffee and dessert bar sponsored by the student senate will round out the evening. High school students interested in performing in the showcase should contact Mrs. Palumbo kpalumbo@gcswarriors.org

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