03/13/2023

 

General News

Bucks for Bibles – Friday, 17th

Genesee Christian Annual Benefit Auction – Saturday, 18th

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is Open

 

Auction News

We are very excited for the 14th Annual Benefit Auction, which will take place this week on Saturday, March 18 at 5pm at the Genesys Banquet Center!  Once there, bidding will be done through your electronic device via BidPal. This makes it fast and easy to bid on silent auction items, as well as speeds up the check-out process by paying right from your device with a credit card (please note: there is a 3.5% transaction fee).  You still have the option to pay that evening with cash or check.  Please email cflory@geneseechristianschool.com with any questions.

This year’s “Raise Your Paddle” projects include a partial roof replacement at the elementary school, to keep our “littles” nice and dry, and a bathroom remodel in the upper elementary wing that will also benefit spectators for GCS soccer games. At the high school we need to “bring the light” to our outside areas for security and safety.  The estimated cost of these building improvements is $75,000. Please prayerfully consider donating to this project, even if you are unable to attend this year’s auction.  Donations can be made at http://bidpal.net/gcsauction23 or you can send a check in to the school office. Your generous contribution is greatly appreciated!

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Day Care/Little Leaders

Snow Gear

Please remember to take home all snow items to be washed at the end of the week!

Spring Break 

We will be closed March 27th-31st for Spring Break.

Latchkey Snacks

Afternoon latchkey has several snack options that are available for purchase at $.50 each.  Your child may also purchase a $10 snack ticket through the daycare.
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Elementary

Elementary MACS Fine Arts Competition

Our 4th and 5th graders did a great job at the Elementary MACS Fine Arts Competition on February 24th. These students and groups received awards:

Superior rating

4th & 5th Grade Choir

Elementary Band

Hannah Wills & Briella Stewart- mallet duet

Liam Arnst & Zeke Rose- trumpet duet

Faith Burke- clarinet duet, piano solo 

Ronan Bledsoe- Scripture recitation, piano solo

Sam Forsyth & Luke Forsyth- piano duet

Alli Hartwig & DeLaine Steenson- flute duet

Grace Kish, Zoe Harmer, Riley Schlis- flute trio

DeLaine Steenson- flute solo, vocal solo

Kallie Kubczak- vocal solo

Ileanna Weiss- piano solo

Everlynn Breznau- vocal solo

Genevieve Marcoux- piano solo

Everlynn Breznau- painting

Grace Kish- drawing

Emma Dingman- photography

Will Ford- photography

Anna Kennedy- photography

Reagan Venable- photography

Sloan Withey- photography

Genevieve Marcoux- drawing

Phillip Huff- photography

Christian Lozano- photography

Good rating

5th grade ladies ensemble

Anna Kennedy, Sloan Withey, Reagan Venable-vocal trio

Ronan Bledsoe & Elisha Yancy- vocal duet

Adam Hawley- trumpet solo

Hannah Wills- piano solo

Faith Burke- poetry recitation

Valentina LaRocca- Scripture recitation

Riley Schlis- painting

Faith Burke- drawing

Warner Landesman- photography

Josh Bokano- craft

Chandler Douglas- drawing

Zoey Morgan- drawing

Andy Templeton- photography

Andy Templeton- painting

Briella Stewart- calligraphy

Christian Lozano- craft

Four Year Old Students (K4)

Do you have a four year old that is ready for the classroom?  In our K4 classroom we offer two full days of instruction along with gym, art, music and Spanish that encourages children to learn and grow.  This is an excellent opportunity for students to become acclimated to a classroom setting.  Call to schedule a tour or go to the school website to submit an inquiry for more information.

Kindergarten Enrollment (K5)

Do you know someone who has a five year old ready for Kindergarten?  We want to meet families personally and take them on their own tour of the school.  Invite them to call and schedule a tour, or go to the school website to submit an inquiry for more information.

Auction News – Please see information above under General News

 

MARCH is READING MONTH

March is the month to curl up with a good book (or several)!  Keep recording your pages for lots of great prize opportunities! 

Click here to record pages for Sheriff Swanson’s Genesee County Reading Challenge:  https://2hac.page.link/Dmhw

The top class at the end of the month earns Bubble Tea from CoCoMo!

“Sidney” Book Orders Due Tuesday, March 14th! 

Boys Jet League Basketball:  

Clean uniforms are due back to the office by Friday, March 17th 

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Middle/High School

FALL 2023 Mackinaw Trip

6th grade parents!  Registration forms and deposits are due on Wednesday, March 15.  

Contact Mrs. Heath with any questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com 

 

Washington DC Meeting (Parents and Students) – DATE CHANGE

On Monday, March 20 at 6pm, there will be a mandatory meeting for those students going on the Washington DC trip.  A parent needs to be present for each student going on the trip.  We will be going over trip guidelines, last minute information to help everything run smoothly and the itinerary.

Contact Mrs. Heath with any questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com 

HS MACS

We had several HS students compete in the Michigan Association of Christian Schools (MACS) Fine Art Festival last Friday. Cody Ballmer took 3rd place for his photo placed in the People/Animals category! Wonderful work, Cody! Congratulations!

 

Yearbooks for MS and HS on Sale

Get your 2022-2023 MS/HS yearbook NOW!  Go to https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/GCS2023  to order yours today. 

 

School Play Needs

We are in need of three wooden dining room chairs (if they look “old,” that is even better.)  If you have some that you would be willing to let us borrow, please contact mmein@geneseechristianschool.com.

 

Mott Trustees’ Scholarship

Seniors – if you are planning to attend Mott Community College in the fall, there is a scholarship opportunity available for you!  Applications opened on Wednesday, March 1st.  

Click the link for more information:  https://www.mcc.edu/honors/trustee-overview.shtml

Genesee Driving School

Upcoming opportunities for driver’s training:

Segment 1 – begins April 10th

Segment 2 – begins April 17th

Contact Genesee Driving School at (810) 564-0808 or see Señora Lunney for a contract.

Robotics

This week’s meetings:

  Monday – 5:30pm -8:00pm at Kettering First Center

      Tuesday 5:30pm-8:00pm at Kettering First Center

      Thursday 5:30pm – 8:00pm at Kettering First Center

      Saturday 9am-4:30pm at Kettering First Center

Events: 

  • March 24-25 – Lakeview #1 (Battle Creek) District Event
  • April 6-8 – FIM State Tournament (SVSU)

If you are interested in learning more about robotics, please contact us at CyberSoldier7491@gmail.com   

Athletics

Join Athletic Text Alerts

Do you want to be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!

  • Spring Baseball text @gcsba23 to 81010
  • Spring Soccer text @gcssoc23 to 81010
  • Varsity Boys Basketball text @gcsbb22 to 81010

Varsity Boys Basketball District Champs!!!  

Varsity Boys brought home some hardware by winning the District Championship Trophy Friday!  They advance to the Regional Semifinal game Tonight – 3/13 at Oakland Christian  (3075 Shimmons Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326)  Game time is 5:30pm.  A win advances us to the Regional Final Championship game on Wednesday, March 15th.  Admission tickets will be $9 per person and only available for purchase through GoFan; search for Genesee Christian School to purchase tickets.  No cash or cards can be accepted at the door.

*Use this easy link to access athletic schedules:SpringSportsScheduleLink  Please check the schedule often as practices/games locations and times may change.

  • Varsity Girls Basketball Uniform Return: Uniforms are past due – Uniforms 

should be washed and returned within one week of the last game/competition.  

Please return your uniform to the GCS athletic office today !!

  • JV Boys Basketball Uniform Return: Uniforms are past due – Uniforms  should be washed and returned within one week of the last game/competition.  Please return your uniform to the GCS athletic office today !!
  • MS Volleyball: Uniform Return: Uniforms should be washed and returned within one week of the last game/competition.  Please return your uniform to the GCS athletic office by Friday, March 17th to avoid a $5 restocking fee.  We appreciate your promptness!
  • Boys Jet League Basketball: 

Clean uniforms are due back to the office by Friday, March 17th 

 A completed MHSAA physical form  (link to form >)   SportsPhysicalForm  signed by a physician dated on or after April 15, 2022 is required on file in the athletic office before coming to first practice.

  • Varsity Girls Soccer practice Monday (3/13) 3:30-4:30 @ HS Gym.
  • Varsity Boys Baseball practice / tryouts Monday (3/13): 3:30-4:30 @ South Baptist

Please use this easy link to access athletic schedules:SpringSportsScheduleLink  Please check the schedule often as practices/games locations and times may change.

Sports Fee Reminder:

Sports fees are per athlete per sport and are due before the first game.

JV/V $100

MS $75