09 25 2023 Courier

09/25/2023

General News

Reminders:

Early Dismissal: September 29 at 2:30pm

No School – October 5th & 6th

No School- October 10th Parent Teacher Conferences

Progress Reports will be emailed on October 2.

Homecoming is almost here!!!

The Homecoming Bake Sale is one of many ways we raise the funds needed for the Bearing Precious Seed Bible Project. Please help us with this very important project by donating your homemade goodies to be sold at the Homecoming Soccer Game on September 29. Be creative! Everything helps! Cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, popcorn, bread, the possibilities are endless!

Please bring your items to the elementary school any time between 8am and 3pm on Friday, September 29. Items will also be accepted at the MS/HS between 8am and 12pm. Please package your items ready to sell. Also identify any special details such as the flavor or “with nuts”, etc. Thank you for your help.

Please use this link to sign up! Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E45AEA623A0FA7-homecoming1

GCS Homecoming Game & Parade Parking

We are expecting a large crowd of GCS spectators and alumni, along with our GCS families and students at our homecoming events this Friday. The following parking and shuttle arrangements will be offered to help with parking accommodations and meeting the needs of our families.

A GCS bus will be shuttling from the former Lowe’s parking lot (4274 E. Court Street) which is across from The Home Depot, to the GCS Elementary, to GCS High School, and back to Lowe’s. The shuttle should be making a round trip every 15 minutes starting at 2:45 p.m. from the High School and running until after the game. (i.e. HS – 2:45 p.m.; Lowes – 2:50 p.m.; Elem – 2:55 p.m.; etc.)

Parade Route & Parking
The parade will start at the GCS High School and travel south down Brabbs Street (behind the HS), west along Lapeer Road, and then north on Genesee Road to the elementary. GCS families and high school students will be able to park at the HS during the parade, special locations will be marked. Additional parade spectator parking can occur at the Dollar General (5238 Lapeer Road) or on side streets along the parade route. The parade will start at 4:00 p.m.

Elementary Parking
Parking will be limited to the visiting team, alumni, grandparents, and handicap parking. GCS families and students will be asked to park at the high school or at Lowe’s and take the shuttle to the game. Families will be able to drop off individuals at the elementary if the driver would like to shuttle or they can walk from Lowe’s to the elementary (1.0 mile).

High School Parking
All high school students and parade participants can park at the high school. The shuttle will be making regular stops at the high school along the shuttle route throughout the afternoon and evening.

Scrip Program/Raise Right

Orders for physical Scrip cards will be placed on the first Tuesday of each month at 9am. This is a change to the previous schedule of every week.

Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey

Daycare/Preschool/Latchkey

Daycare will be closing at 2:30 on Friday, September 29 for Homecoming. There will be no latchkey that day.

Elementary

Spirit Week September 25-29

This year we will be reflecting on 50 years of GCS training soldiers for Christ with the theme “Golden Reflections.” The Student Council hopes to see all of you at the parade at 4:00 p.m. with the soccer game to follow at 5:00 p.m. Please check your child’s folder for special treat order forms.

Here are a few guidelines for the Elementary dress days.

Tuesday: Sports/Team Day- Dress in your favorite sports team jersey or uniform. Long shorts are allowed if they go with your theme
Wednesday: Go back in Time Day- Pick a period of time and dress like someone from that era
Thursday: Crazy/Twin Day- Find a friend and dress alike or do your hair in a silly way and dress mismatched
Friday: Spirit Day- Wear your school (spirit wear) colors and get ready to cheer the Soldiers on to a VICTORY!

Homecoming Help

The Elementary will be selling popcorn and slush at the Homecoming event. We need parent volunteers to help run concessions! The more people willing to help the easier it will be! Please email Mrs. Arnst at jarnst@geneseechristianschool.com or call the office to sign up! GO SOLDIERS!

Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference – Oct 10th

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, October 10th. Conference times will be available from 10:00 am -12:00 noon; 1:00-4:00 pm; 5:00-6:30 pm. Please call the office (810-743-3110) to schedule an appointment.

5th/6th Grade Combined Girls Jet League Basketball:

Practices are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 26th.

Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm in the elementary gymnasium.
The first date of play will be Saturday, October 7th

The Game Schedule has not yet been received from the league but will be emailed when it arrives.

Sports Fee of $50 is due on Oct. 3rd.

Please turn in cash or checks (made payable to Genesee Christian School).

Note: All teams will play 1-2 games each Saturday spanning eight weeks. The first date of play will be

October 7th with the season ending on December 2nd. No games November 25th. League games will be played in the 8:00 am-3:00 pm time block each week.

Middle/High School

See You at the Pole – Established in 1990
Wednesday, September 27th is the annual “See You at the Pole.” The event is intended to lift-up classmates, teachers, family, friends, and our nation in sincere prayer before God. The Middle and High school students are invited to meet at the flagpole at 7:45 AM for a time of prayer.

Wednesday: Picnic Lunch for the Middle and High School Students and Staff

The Student Council will be providing lunch for everyone in the Middle and High School building on Wednesday, September 27. Pray for favorable weather! If the weather looks like it might not cooperate, we will be in touch concerning a date change. The cafeteria will be closed so remember to bring your own lunch if you don’t like hot dogs or need more to eat.

Middle & High School Parent Teacher Conferences – Oct 10th

On Tuesday, October 10th there will be no school for students.

Conferences will be 10:00-12:00, 1:00-4:30, and 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Each parent who wishes to meet with a teacher may do so on a first-come first-served basis at the Middle/HS. We are asking that parents keep meeting times to 5 -7 minutes per conference. This should allow parents to speak with each teacher regarding their student’s grades/progress and will keep waiting time to a minimum.

Junior And Senior Parent Meeting

The meeting for Juniors, Seniors and their parents has been scheduled for October 10th at 7pm. The meeting will be covering many important details for Juniors and Seniors:

GCS events for Juniors and Seniors
College application process – FAFSA, College Board, class selection, etc.
Options for paying for college
Deadlines – AP testing, Josten’s, final transcripts, etc.

Drama Help Needed!

The drama department is in need of an electrician to help us with a stage lighting project. If you are able to help, please contact Mrs. Mein at mmein@geneseechristianschool.com.

Homecoming – This FRIDAY, September 29th!

Homecoming is approaching quickly. For more information about the event and activities click here: https://geneseechristianschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GCS-50th-homecoming-details.pdf

Dress Days: Spirit Week is September 25-29 – Middle and High School

This year we will be reflecting on 50 years of GCS training soldiers for Christ with the theme “Golden Reflections.” We hope to see all of you at the parade at 4:00 p.m. with the soccer game to follow at 5:00 p.m.

Here are a few guidelines for the dress days. Jeans are allowed each day IF you are dressed in the theme of the day; otherwise, regular school dress applies.

Tuesday: Everything Golden Day – Wear anything you have that is golden in color. Facepaint is allowed on this day.
Wednesday: Class Color Day – Wear the color chosen by your class. Facepaint and Athletic Pants are allowed on this day.

12th – Black, 11th – Pink, 10th – Green, 9th – Orange, 8th – Purple, 7th – Blue, 6th – Red

Thursday: Decade Day – High school students will represent the decade they have chosen for their class floats. Middle school can pick between the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s.
Friday: Spirit Day – Wear your school (spirit wear) colors and get ready to cheer the Soldiers to a VICTORY!

Drivers Training

Genesee Driving School will be offering a new Segment 1 class October 9-27 with no class on October 10. See Senora Lunney for a contract. You may also call or text the business line at (810) 564-0808.

A new Segment 2 class will be held October 16-18. See Senora Lunney for a contract. You may also call or text the business line at (810) 564-0808.

Help for Students: Algebra

Michelle Armbrust is offering an after-school tutoring class on Wednesdays. Help for students in Algebra will run from 3:05-4:00. Please email if you are interested. marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com

The Pre-Algebra tutoring class is discontinued.

MS/HS Attendance Line
If your student is in the Middle or High School and will be absent please call the attendance line before 9:00 a.m. – 810-743-3292

Athletics

Spirit Wear Orders have arrived! Orders will be sent home with students this week in time for Homecoming.

Athletic Physicals🩺Students planning to participate in athletics MUST have a physical form on file by the first day of practice. This form must be the MHSAA form completed and signed by a physician on or after April 15, 2023. This applies to high school and middle school sports. Forms must be on file at the school athletic office before try-outs, practices, or games.

Physical forms are TWO pages – access using this link: MHSAA23-24PhysicalForm or pick up at the HS office.

Join Athletic Text Alerts: want to be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!

HS soccer & HS volleyball text @gcsfsv22 to 81010
MS boys soccer & girls basketball text @gcsms22 to 81010
7th-12th cross country text @GCSCross to 81010
5th/6th girls jet league text @jetleagu to the number 81010

Sports Fee

Each student athlete must pay the following sports fee per sport/per season. These fees should be turned in by cash or check made payable to GCS to the Athletic Office before the first game.

JV/Varsity – $100.00

Junior High – $75.00

5th & 6th – $50.00

Athletic Fall Schedule use this easy link to access athletic schedules: GCS ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

5th/6th Grade Combined Girls Jet League Basketball:

Practices are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 26th.

Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm in the elementary gymnasium.
The first date of play will be Saturday, October 7th

The Game Schedule has not yet been received from the league but will be emailed when it arrives.

Sports Fee of $50 is due on Oct. 3rd.

Please turn in cash or checks (made payable to Genesee Christian School.

Note: All teams will play 1-2 games each Saturday spanning eight weeks. The first date of play will be

October 7th with the season ending on December 2nd. No games November 25th. League games will be played in the 8:00 am-3:00 pm time block each week.

9th-12th Grade Boys Soccer Players⚽️

Please be sure to check the school website for practice and game information. If you have any questions feel free to contact Coach Anderson danderson@geneseechristianschool.com

Game Help Needed! The athletic department appreciates your help in making our home games a success. Our Soldiers need volunteers for the Admission Gate. Please sign up using our SignUpGenius link 👉🏼 BoysMS&VarsitySoccerAdmissionsSignUp

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

9th-12th Grade Girls Volleyball Players🏐

Congratulations to the Varsity girls volleyball team for bringing home the 2nd place trophy from the Bendle Tournament!

Please check the school website for practice and game information. GCS ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

If you have any questions feel free to contact Coach Sandy Forsyth for Varsity (sforsyth@geneseechristianschool.com) and Coach Kayla Synder for JV (kaylasnyder334@gmail.com).

Game Help Needed! The athletic department appreciates your help in making our home games a success. Our Soldiers need volunteers for the Admission Gate & Clock. Please sign up using our SignUpGenius link 👉🏼JV&VVolleyballGameHelp

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

Please check the school website for practice and game information. GCS ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

If you have any questions feel free to contact Coach Sandy Forsyth for Varsity (sforsyth@geneseechristianschool.com) and Coach Kayla Synder for JV (kaylasnyder334@gmail.com).

7th-12th Grade Cross Country👟

Cross Country competed well in the 40th Linden Classic. Brooke Sonnenberg placed 8th, Noelle Keelean placed 20th, and Ian Ferguson placed 14th. Congratulations to them for medalling! Shout out to the HS boys team for finishing in 7th position out of 17!!!

Practice schedule varies for MS & HS runners. Please check the schedule closely.

Use this easy access link for more practice and meet schedules GCS ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

Junior High Boys (7th & 8th Grade) Soccer Players

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