01/30/2023

 

General News

Calendar – 2023-2024 GCS Calendar is available on the website

https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/#_calendar

 

Blood Drive

The Honor Society students of Genesee Christian School are reaching out into our community by sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive.

The blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 from 9:00am to 2:45pm in the High School Cafeteria.  Masks will NOT be required.   Donors will NOT receive a COVID test.

 Here are three ways to schedule your appointment:

  1. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GeneseeChris#.Y7wu07dMMn8.gmail
  2. Go to RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code GeneseeChris
  3. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

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

 

Auction News

It’s not too late to contribute to the auction GIFT CARD BLAST! Every student/family that brings in a gift card ($10 value or higher, please) will be entered into a drawing for special prizes. To be entered into this drawing bring in your gift card by Tuesday, January 31st! Please be sure to fill out the donation form when turning in any auction donations, so your family can get the credit. Forms are located in both school offices and on the website. Tickets go on sale soon- watch for a special email!

 

Auction Sponsors & Ads Needed

We are currently looking for business sponsors and advertisements for our 14th Annual Benefit Auction, taking place on March 18. If you own a business, or know someone who does, this is a great way to advertise your business and support GCS! Details can be found on our school website: https://geneseechristianschool.com/event/annual-benefit-auction/  Please contact Christy Flory at cflory@geneseechristianschool.com for more information. 

Valentine’s Day Orders – Due Friday, February 3

Support the Senior class and get something special for your friend, family member or favorite teacher. Orders are due Friday, February 3rd. K5- 12th grade will be receiving their items on Friday, February 10th.  K4 will receive their items on Thursday, February 9th. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2023!  

Valentine’s Day order forms are available online and in the school offices.  

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Day Care/Little Leaders

Winterfest for Little Leaders – this week!

Tuesday: Princess/Superhero Day

Wednesday: 80’s and 90”s Day

Thursday: Camo Vs. Bright Day

Friday: Senior Citizen Day

Tax Season – Day Care Statements 

If you would like a copy of your 2022 daycare statement, please email Cheryl Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com to request a copy.  Statements will be issued on a first come first served basis and will be emailed directly to you.  Paper copies are available upon request.

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

Winterfest for the Elementary – this week!

https://geneseechristianschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Elem-winterfest-2023.pdf

Tuesday: Sports Day/Wanna Be Day

Wednesday: Time Travel/Era Day 

Thursday: Camo Vs. Bright Color Day

Friday: 100th Day of School! (Actual 100th day is now Monday but dress up day is still Friday)

**Save the Date**

SPA (Soldier Parents in Action) will be holding a PARENT Fun night on Feb. 25th. See the flyer in your child’s folder. Scan the QR code to register and for more information. You won’t want to miss this!  Dinner and Trivia in the elementary gym… Can you pass a 5th grade test?

 

Boys Jet League Basketball:  

Check with your coaches about practice times this week. Here is a link to the jet league game schedule BOYJETLEAGUESCHEDULE  Half way through the season – keep playing tough!

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Middle/High School


Yearbooks for MS and HS on Sale

Get your 2022-2023 MS/HS yearbook NOW! They are for sale online for $28.00 until Friday, February 24th with a price increase after that. Go to https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/GCS2023  to order yours today. 

 

Mackinaw Trip Payments Due

The next payment for the Spring 2023 Mackinaw Trip is due this Friday, February 3, 2023.  Please check Family Portal for your balance and pay at least half of that balance at this time. The final  payment is due by Friday, April 14, 2023.   All fundraisers have been applied.  Contact Mrs. Heath with any questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com 

 

⛄  Winterfest  ⛄ for Middle and High School Students

The Student Council has planned an exciting mid-winter fun week January 30 – February 3.  There will be 8th hour activities on Monday and Friday, a special lunch on Wednesday and fun dress days all week.

Tuesday – Timber Tuesday – wear your favorite flannels to school – no pajama bottoms.  

Tuesday will also be “Anything but a Water Bottle Day!”  – you MUST carry water for the day in some sort of “container” – be creative – but it must be able to easily go up and down the stairs. 

Snack Tuesday during lunch – slushies (Blue Raspberry/Hawaiian Punch/Coke) Cost: 50 cents

Wednesday – “Soup”er Sweater Day – wear your favorite sweater or “cozy.”  

Lunch is provided on Wednesday (cafeteria will be closed). 

Thursday – Fancy Day! – dress to impress while staying within school policy

Snack Thursday during lunch – floats (Vernors or Root Beer) Cost: 50 cents

Friday – White Out Day! – Emerald Lawn Care has sponsored this day and has paid for free t-shirts for the entire building.  Shirts will be passed out on Wednesday of Winterfest week.  Plan to wear them on Friday during the day and also at the basketball games at MOTT on Friday night for a GCS White Out!  (*see information below)

  • Appropriate, neat, loose fitting jeans may be worn Monday-Friday for those who participate. Jeans with frays, holes, or “skinny” jeans are not acceptable.
  • For those who choose not to participate, the regular dress code applies.  
  • All dress should be modest and in good taste.
  • Hats must be off during class.
  • Spray on unnatural hair coloring is allowed. No full face painting.
  • Most important—Have fun!

 

*White Out Information for Friday’s Games – February 3, 2023

 Here are some details for the games:

  • Location: Ballenger Field House at Mott Community College, Prahl Center Drive Flint 48503
  • Game Times:  JV Boys @ 4:30pm, Varsity Girls @ 6:00pm, Varsity Boys @ 7:30pm
  • Parking:  All parking around campus is available. Closest lot is located off of Prahl Center and Gorman Drives 
  • Ticketing:  All tickets will be $5 for each person at the games (ticket purchase will allow you into all three games for the evening). Cash payments will be taken at the door.
  • Facility Policy:  Mott is requesting a no re-entry policy & no bag policy (personal size small purse allowed) for the games.  

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
Annual student fee of $150 (middle and high school) is now due – please send in your check (payable to GCS) as soon as possible.

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-4pm at Kettering First Center

Events: 

  • February 23 – CyberSoldiers Open House
  • March 3-4 – Kettering Week 1 District Event 
  • 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!

  • JV & Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball text @gcsbb22 to 81010
  • MS Girls Volleyball text @gcsbb22 to 81010
  • Jet League Basketball text @jetleagu to 81010

Early Dismissal & Bus Transportation for JVB / VG / VB Basketball Teams Today – Tuesday, 1/31 all three basketball teams will have early dismissal at 2:10 with a bus departure at 2:15 to the away games at Lansing Christian School 3405 Belle Chase Way Lansing, MI 48911

All players must ride the bus to the game. Bus will be staying at games until the conclusion of the last game.  If your player will be riding the bus back to GCS HS that evening, please email me at athletics@geneseechristianschool.com by noon.

Athletic Senior Night Thursday, February 16th

Senior Night is a time to acknowledge senior athletes who have participated in athletics between 9th – 12th grades.  Immediately following the Varsity Girls Game and before the Varsity Boys warm up there will be a time of special recognition for these seniors and their parents/guardians.  Those participating should assemble in the hall outside the south gym.  The “senior accomplishment forms”  are due this week.  Please make sure they are turned in to the athletic department by Thursday, Feb 2nd.

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

HS Basketball : GaMe HeLp NeEdEd:

Please check your schedule and use the sign up genius link: HSBasketballGameHelpSignUp to serve

7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball:   GAME HELP NEEDED!!!

GCS will be hosting several home games. We appreciate everyone’s support in making these events successful 🙂  We need parent volunteers to run the game clock, keep the game book, and work the admissions table. Please check your schedule and use the sign up genius link:    MSVolleyballGameHelpSignUp  serve

Bonus: your immediate family gets into the games for free that night!

 *Sports Fee of $75 was due Monday, 1/23. Sports fees are per athlete per season and due by the first game. Please send in cash or check (made payable to GCS) payment to the athletic office.  

MS Volleyball Winter Schedule use this easy link to access athletic schedules: GCS Winter Athletic Schedule  Please check the schedule often as practices/games locations and times may change.

Some Schools have notified us they only have one middle school volleyball team… There have been changes made to the schedule effective today.  

Boys Jet League Basketball: 

Check with your coaches about practice times this week. Here is a link to the jet league game schedule BOYJETLEAGUESCHEDULE  Half way through the season – keep playing tough!

MS & HS Baseball:  

⚾️ Coach Payne will be hosting baseball open gym every Saturday from 7pm-9pm in HS Gym. Boys playing baseball in 7th-12th grades are able to come and throw as needed. Also, boys do NOT have to stay the entire 2 hours, but may come for a bit and leave if they need to. 

Looking Ahead

Sign Up Forms for MS & HS Girls Spring Soccer & Boys Spring Baseball are Available:

Girls & Boys in 7th – 12th Grade Interested in Participating in Spring Sports Please Use the Links 

Below to Sign Up

If your student is planning to participate in spring soccer or baseball please make sure they have turned in a completed MHSAA (link to form >)   SportsPhysicalForm  signed by a physician dated on or before April 15, 2022. Current physicals are required on file before coming to first practice.

  • Varsity Girls Soccer & Varsity Boys Baseball are scheduled to begin practicing Monday, 3/13..
  • MS Girls Soccer & MS Boys Baseball are scheduled to begin practicing after spring break.