02/27/2023

 

General News

Enrollment Opening Soon

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year opens on March 1st.  More information will be emailed THIS WEEK!

Auction News

We are still in need of many items for the auction, so we’ve extended the donation deadline to Friday, March 3rd! Thank you to the families who have brought in auction items already. 

 

Tickets are now available for purchase on our auction website: http://bidpal.net/gcsauction23  Tickets are $40 each, but will increase to $45 on Friday, March 3 at midnight. We’d love to have you join us for a great night of supporting our school on Saturday, March 18. Please contact Christy Flory at cflory@geneseechristianschool.com for more information.
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Day Care/Little Leaders

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

The Elementary MACS Fine Arts Competition last Friday was a success. Great job Soldiers!

Students and Groups receiving awards will be posted next week.

MARCH is READING MONTH

March is the month to curl up with a good book (or several)!  We have some exciting things planned for our reading events this month. Please be watching for an email containing all the details. 

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

Boys Jet League Basketball:  

Last games are this Saturday, March 4th – Clean uniforms are due back to the office by Monday, March 13th 

Check with your coaches about practice times this week. Here is a link to the jet league game schedule BOYJETLEAGUESCHEDULE 

Reading Is Fun Day

Our very own Wiebke Papenfus will be joining us March 3rd for our “Reading is Fun” day!  You will be able to order her books for a discount. 

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Middle/High School

Pastors’ Luncheon for Middle and High School

We are so thankful for our pastors!  On Thursday, March 2, we will be honoring our pastors at our annual Pastors’ Luncheon.  Invitations have been mailed to our local churches and each student has been given an invitation to hand deliver to your pastor(s). Please have your child use this invitation and personally speak with their pastor(s) and encourage them to attend.  A personal invitation from the students is much more meaningful than a letter in the mail.  We want our pastors to know how much we appreciate them and would love to have all of our churches take part in this special day.

If you would like to help provide dessert and/or water for Pastors’ Luncheon, please use the following link.  You may contact Mrs. Heath with any questions. kheath@geneseechristianschool.com

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E45AEA623A0FA7-pastors1 

6th grade at Elementary MACS

Our sixth grade Soldiers had a very successful and wonderful day at the MACS Fine Arts Competition on Friday! It was a blessing to see these young people use their talents to compete in the event and to sharpen their skills to serve the Lord! Thank you for all of your hard work! 

These groups and students received the following awards:

Superior rating

6th grade choir

Elementary band

6th grade handchimes “Simple Gifts”

6th grade hand chimes “Soliloquy”

Sam Forsyth- vocal solo

Lina Alaniz-vocal solo

Lexis Green-vocal solo

Ruari Bledsoe- poetry recitation, Scripture recitation, piano solo

Kailyn Smith- piano solo, vocal solo

Jackie Moses & Lily Shannon- piano duet

Sam Forsyth & Luke Forsyth- piano duet

Good rating

Bella Douglas & Lexis Green- piano duet

Bella Douglas- calligraphy

Mikayla Brown- drawing

Ava Ritchie- drawing

Lexis Green- painting

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. 

 

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 open 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
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 – Load in for Week 1
  •  Week 1 Competition at Kettering University

      Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm

      Actual Matches should begin around 10:30 am

      Saturday 8:00am – 7:00pm

Events: 

  • 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

Girls Basketball Districts Begin Today

Girls basketball will begin District play vs Everest Today, February 27th at Genesee Christian High School.  Game Time is 5:30pm.  Admission tickets will be $7 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.

Boys District Games Begin Next  Week:  

First District Game is Wednesday, March 8th at Morrice HS (691 Purdy Lane, Morrice MI 48857) GameTime TBD  Tickets are $7 per person and only available for purchase through GoFan; Fans should access this link and search for Genesee Christian School purchase tickets. No cash or cards will be accepted at the door.

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

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.

Boys Jet League Basketball: 

Last games are this Saturday, March 4th – Clean uniforms are due back to the athletic office by Monday, March 13th. Check with your coaches about practice times this week. Here is a link to the jet league game schedule BOYJETLEAGUESCHEDULE 

If your student is planning to participate in spring soccer or baseball, the last day to sign up is Friday, March 3rd.   A completed MHSAA physical form  (link to form >)   SportsPhysicalForm  signed by a physician dated on or before April 15, 2022 is required on file in the athletic office 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.