WARRIOR WEEKLY
May 21, 2020
Volume 1 ・Issue 38
WELCOME!
Mr. Jim Kerr has been hired to be the high school principal! We are excited to welcome him, his wife Terri, and his family to Grace. He will begin his duties on June 15th.
Congratulations, Class of 2020!
Drive-By Senior Parade
May 23 at 2 PM
Gypsy Hill Park

In honor of the graduates and their original graduation date, a drive-by celebration has been planned. (Rain or shine!)

This Saturday, May 23rd, at 2 PM the seniors will line up at the middle school and then head to the park to drive around in their decorated vehicles. You are invited to station yourselves throughout Gypsy Hill Park and watch these seniors parade! Cheering, waving, and honking is encouraged! πŸš— πŸš™ πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰
2020 Graduation
June 20 at 2pm
Memorial Baptist Church

The in-person graduation this year will be by invitation only. We will be live streaming the event for everyone to join in and celebrate! More details to come.
Elementary/Middle School News
Elementary School Office Hours
The elementary school office will be open on Mondays from 9-1, starting June 1st.
Rising 6-8th Grade 2020 Summer Reading

Information will come later this summer regarding a library day in July. 

You may keep the books you currently have until July or return them to the office during summer hours on Mondays from 9-1, starting June 1st.

Following are two options that Mrs. Bell has suggested, other than the GCS library:

  • Purchasing books from an online retailer or downloading them. Try gutenberg.org. 

  • The Libby App by OverDrive: Free ebooks & audiobooks . Libby works in tandem with local libraries. It is very easy to use. All you need is a library card. When you install the app, please note that our area public libraries are listed under "Southwest Virginia Public Libraries." https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
Summer Art Camp

Due to the restrictions put in place by the governor, we will not be having Summer Art Camp this year.

Report Cards

Report cards will be available on ParentsWeb on June 1st.
ES and MS Drive-by Goodbye
Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Kinder
Elementary school teachers
Middle school teachers
Drew Palumbo
Anderson, Alex, and Aiden Weaber
Nathan Sprouse
High School News
Check Out One Last 2020 Graduate!
Autumn McKenzie Ratigan
F avorite memories: I'd have to say that Mr. Musselman's class was a blast! I have so many amazing memories from that class, like recreating famous paintings and debating the greatness of Thomas Jefferson. My favorite memory is sitting in my special fluff chair in the sun while listening to the many cynical debates we had.
After graduation: I will be attending Judson University this fall to study architecture and join the women's varsity soccer team.
After school is all over: After six years I'll have my Master of Architecture degree, and I hope to continue soccer, if not coach. Winter is forever my enemy; I dream of moving to a warmer climate with sunny beaches.
Athletics Update
We are considering all of our options for having athletic events and open gyms during the summer break. Please stay tuned as we continue to get new information from our athletic associations.
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Remember to stay active so you are ready to go when we are able to have sports activities!
Fine Arts Update
Check our website and Fine Arts Facebook Group next week for a special tribute video from some of the cast!
Out of love and concern for our community, we have made the very difficult, heart-wrenching decision to cancel this year's production of The Little Mermaid .

I believe the Lord wastes nothing. I believe the months of work and the skills our students developed will eventually be utilized, whether here or elsewhere. I believe all of the joyful moments spent in rehearsal, every achievement gained, will yield fruit.

I hold to the fact that after the plague came the renaissance. Theater and the arts will flourish again, and we will appreciate them all the more for what we've lost.
~Director Becky Boyette
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