5/01/2023
General News
Important Dates and Events
May 1 – 1st – 11th grade students, Progress Reports emailed home
May 2-10 – AP Exams – 11th and 12th grades, see MS/HS below
May 4 – MS/HS Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m. in the HS Gymnasium
May 9,10,11 – Senior Final Exams
May 11 – Elementary Spring Concert at South Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m.
May 12 – Senior Picnic
May 13-20 – Senior Trip
May 16 – 7th grade, 7:00 p.m. Mackinaw Meeting
May 17 – 6th & 7th, Greenfield Village
May 23 – K4 last day of school
May 23 – Elementary Field Day and Picnic
May 23 – Senior Award night at 7:00 p.m. in HS cafeteria
May 24 – K5 last day of school
May 25 – K5 Graduation at 7:00 p.m. Mayfair Bible Church, Flushing
May 26 – Commencement, Class of 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Cornerstone Baptist Church, Swartz Creek
May 27-29 – 7th grade Mackinaw Trip
May 29 – No School
May 30 – MS & HS Awards starting at 1:40 p.m., information coming soon
May 31 – HS Exams, School out at 2:00 p.m.
June – NO MTA SERVICE in the month of JUNE
June 1 – HS Exams, School out at 2:00 p.m.
June 1 – Enrollment deadline to ensure a seat in class for the 2023-24 school year
June 2 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – HS Exams, School out at NOON
Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year
- Enrollment is completed online through FACTS Family Portal.
- Enrollment completed from March 1 – June 1 ensures a seat in classes.
- Financial assistance applications must be completed by May 1. https://geneseechristianschool.com/financial-assistance/
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Little Leaders Preschool and Daycare
Preschool Graduation
Preschool graduation is May 26th at 9:30am in the gym. We will have a short program and light refreshments afterwards.
Daycare Early Dismissal – June 2nd
We will be closing at noon on Friday, June 2nd for end of the year inventory and cleaning. No latchkey.
Summer Program
Our summer program begins June 6th. Summer information packets will be sent home this week.
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
Principal for the Day – Special Slush Day
This week we will have 2 guest Principals (purchased at our LIVE Auction) and they have declared an extra SLUSH DAY on Wednesday! Get your slush served by our guest principal on Wednesday and Friday this week!
Elementary Spring Concert
Our 1st – 5th graders are working hard to prepare for our Spring Concert on Thursday, May 11th. It will be held at South Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us!
Please USE Front Doors ONLY for Morning Drop-off
We will no longer be allowing students to enter through the GYM DOORS. Please use the front drop off line or park in the south parking lot and walk your child (all of the way) to the front doors.
Summer Daycare
If you have not filled out the summer inquiry form and are interested in our summer daycare program, please contact Little Leaders at LLeaders@geneseechristianschool.com.
Basketball Camp
Basketball camp will be held June 12-15, for students going into 3rd – 8th grades. Go to www.soldiershoops.com for registration information.
⚽️ Summer Soccer Camp ⚽️
Parents, mark your calendars for Soldier Soccer Camp. Soccer camp this year will be July 10-12
(3 days) for students going into 4th – 7th and 8th – 12th grade. More information to come via email in May.
🏐Summer Volleyball Camp🏐
Parents mark your calendars for Soldier Volleyball Camp. Volleyball camp this year will be July 24-26 (3 days), for students entering into 5th-8th grade from 8:30-11:30 am and 8th- 12th grade 9am-12pm. More information regarding details to come via email this month.
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Middle/High School
JH MACS
We had a wonderful day of competition on Friday as the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students competed at the MACS JH Fine Arts competition. The students truly did a fantastic job! Thank you for your hard work!
The following students placed:
1st place-
Karis Burke/Ella Houle- small wind ensemble/flute duet
7th grade handbell Praise choir
Dom Schlis- Still Life Photography 7
Isabella Huff- Oil/Acrylic 9
Macy Harmer- Open Photo 9
Maddie Stevens- Watercolor Painting 7
2nd place-
Ella Houle- woodwind solo 7/8- flute
Ella Houle- acrylic painting 8
Macy Harmer- Scenic photo 9
Meghan Sherry- Portrait photo 7
3rd place-
7th grade handbell Joy choir
Macy Harmer- woodwind solo 9- flute
Piper Arnst- woodwind solo 7/8- flute
Caitlyn Carmody/Dalton Hartwell- duet acting- “Everybody Loves Opal”
Ella Rose/Ariana Stewart- keyboard duet
Honorable Mention:
Weston Landesman- sculpture
1st rating
Cole Stewart- Classical keyboard solo 7
Ariana Stewart- Classical keyboard solo 7
Autumn Bodem- Classical keyboard solo 7
Ella Rose- Classical keyboard solo 8
Large Instrumental Ensemble-Piper Arnst, Autumn Bodem, Noah Brancheau, Lola Carpenter, Liyah House, Maddex Oddette, Meghan Sherry, Ariana Stewart
Madison Houle/Allison Sherry- small wind ensemble/clarinet duet
Piper Arnst, Autumn Bodem, Liyah House, Ariana Stewart- small wind ensemble/woodwind ensemble
Piper Arnst, Olivia Ferguson, Alessandra LaRocca, Sawyer Tafoya- Readers Theatre-”The True Story of the Three Little Pigs”
Autumn Bodem, Noah Brancheau, Lola Carpenter, Liyah House- Readers Theatre- “Horton Hears a Who”
2nd rating-
7th grade choir
Caitlyn Carmody- woodwind solo- oboe
Madison Houle- woodwind solo- clarinet
Aaliyah House- woodwind solo- saxophone
Jordan Pittenger- Oral Interpretation of Scripture
Jessica Baldiga- female vocal solo
Jonathan Armbrust/Alexander Strickert- duet acting- “Dueling Phobias”
AP TESTING for Juniors and Seniors – THIS WEEK
All AP tests will be taken at GCS. The morning exams begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school by 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. exam. Afternoon exams begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. Students MUST not be late or miss school on the day of the exam. These tests are from the College Board and MAY NOT be given at a different time other than what is listed below.
Env. Sci – Tuesday, May 2, at 8:00 a.m.
Psychology – Tuesday, May 2, at noon
English Literature – Wednesday, May 3, at 8:00 a.m.
Computer Science – Wednesday, May 3, at noon
Statistics – Thursday, May 4, at noon
United States History – Friday, May 5, at 8:00 a.m.
Calculus AB & BC– Monday, May 8, at 8:00 a.m.
Spanish Lang – Wednesday, May 10 at 8:00 a.m. (this is NOT taken at GCS-see Mrs. Lunney)
Biology –Wednesday, May 10, at noon
Spring Concert – May 4
We will be having our MS/HS Spring Concert on Thursday, May 4, at 7:00 PM in the HS gymnasium. Many groups have been working hard to prepare an evening of music, including 6th grade choir, 7th grade choir, band, handbells, and HS choir!
Junior Senior Banquet – May 6
An Enchanted Evening
May 6, 2023
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Doors open 5:30 pm
Dinner served 6:00 pm
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Oakhurst Country Club
7000 Oakhurst Lane
Clarkston, MI
Seniors
Please send your Open House information to Mrs. Mein as soon as possible.
Mott Trustees’ Scholarship – Closes May 15
Seniors – if you are planning to attend Mott Community College in the fall, there is a scholarship opportunity available for you!
Click the link for more information: https://www.mcc.edu/honors/trustee-overview.shtml
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
Spring Varsity & Middle School Sports:
*Use this easy link to access athletic schedules:SpringSportsScheduleLink Please check the schedule often as practices/games locations and times may change.
Baseball Hats For Sale: Only A Few Remaining! Details below
JH Baseball Hats for Sale: $15 / each. (Adjustable Snapback Style) Limited quantities available. Please see the athletic department for purchase.
Varsity Baseball Hats for Sale: $20/ each. (sizes: xs-sm / sm-md / lg-xl) Limited quantities available. Please see the athletic department for purchase.
Spring Soccer Game Help Needed:
Game Help Needed! The athletic department appreciates your help in making our home games a success. At each home game, our Soldiers need volunteers. We need volunteers for the admission gate. Please sign up using SignUpGenius link SpringSoccerGateSignUp
Bonus: This is something we ask of parents to volunteer at all levels. Any volunteer help allows you and your immediate family to get into the game for free that evening!
CULVERS NIGHT: Make your Meal Matter by coming to the Culvers in Davison (7500 E Court St., Davison) on Tuesday, May 9th from 5-8pm. Come enjoy a meal and support our GCS Girls Soccer Team. A percentage of all sales will be donated to the GCS Soccer Program (the more participation the higher this percentage will be).
Sports Fee Reminder:
Sports fees are per athlete per sport and are due before the first game.
- JV/V $100
- MS $75
Please send cash or check payment (made payable to GCS) to athletic office as soon as possible
⚽️ Summer Soccer Camp ⚽️
Parents mark your calendars for Soldier Soccer Camp. Soccer camp this year will be July 10-12
(3 days), for students entering into 4th – 7th and 8th – 12th grade. More information to come via email this month.
🏐Summer Volleyball Camp🏐
Parents mark your calendars for Soldier Volleyball Camp. Volleyball camp this year will be July 24-26 (3 days),for students entering into 5th-8th grade from 8:30-11:30 am and 8th- 12th grade 9am-12pm. More information regarding details to come via email this month.