10/06/2025 Courier
General News
Reminders
No School for Students– Parent Teacher Conferences- October 23
Google Calendar – Updated regularly
GCS has a Google School Calendar that is updated regularly that you may add to your personal Google Calendar. The calendar link is also available on the Homepage of our website.
Link to calendar: https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/#_calendar
Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program
The next order for physical cards will be placed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7th. For more information please visit GCS Resource Page.
If you would like to get registered and start earning rebates please email scrip@geneseechristianschool.com.
Sweetest Day Orders
Orders are due TODAY! Deliveries will be made on Friday, October 17th. Thank you for supporting the Junior class! If you forgot to send in your order, links for the forms are on the GCS website under Resources- Frequently Used Forms. Late orders must be turned in tomorrow.
Picture Retake Day- Date coming soon
Picture packages are coming home today. Picture retakes will be scheduled for late October. Students who were absent on our original picture day will have their picture taken on retake day.
Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey
Latchkey Sign In
Please continue to sign your child in and out in the latchkey book. At this time, please do not use the ProCare QR code. If you have children in both daycare and latchkey, you will need to use the book only for all your children.
Elementary
Kids of Integrity
This week’s character trait is Cooperation. Click below to see the full lesson online.
https://kidsofintegrity.com/lesson/cooperation/
Grandparents’ Day
The program will be at South Baptist Church this Friday, October 10th, at 10:00 am. This event is for grandparents (or stand-in grandparents) only. It will be recorded and the link sent out after the event.
Slush on Thursday
Due to Grandparents Day on Friday we will have slush for sale on Thursday this week. You may purchase a ticket for $10 to keep in the classroom or send in $1.00.
This week’s flavors are:
- Grape
- Fruit Punch
Fall Weather Approaching
Because of the cooler mornings, the grass is wet for morning gym classes and recess. Please send an extra pair of socks with your child.
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball:
Please see athletics below.
Parent Teacher Conferences- Oct 23
There will be no school for students on Thursday, October 23. Conference times are available to schedule from: 10:00 am -11:45; 1:00-3:45 pm; 5:00-6:15 pm. Please call the office (810-743-3110) to schedule an appointment.
Middle/High School
Lost and Found
Please make sure to visit the lost and found in the Student Services office. Lost and found will be cleaned out and items will be donated to a local charity on a regular basis due to space restrictions.
Juniors – PSAT/NMSQT Testing
The Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT test this Wednesday, October 8. Please make sure that your student arrives at school on time on Wednesday. Late arrivals will not be admitted into the testing room once the testing has begun. Please ensure that your junior is in attendance this Wednesday as there is NOT a make-up date for this test.
Drivers Training: Genesee Driving School
Segment 1: October 9-28 at GCS
Segment 2: October 6-8 at Montrose- students from GCS can join via Zoom the 1st two days of class, but they have to be in person the last day of class.
Link to contracts for the classes:
Middle & High School Parent Teacher Conferences – Oct 23
On Thursday, October 23rd 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 five 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 23rd at 7pm in the HS cafeteria. Please plan to attend this meeting as we will be covering many important details for Juniors and Seniors:
- GCS events for Juniors and Seniors (fundraisers, senior trip, etc.)
- College application process – FAFSA, College Board, class selection, etc…
- Options for paying for college
- Deadlines – AP testing, Jostens, final transcripts, etc…
Athletics
use this easy link to access athletic schedule GCSFallSports
Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!
- HS Boys Soccer & HS Volleyball text @gcsfsv25 to 81010
- MS Boys Soccer & MS Girls Volleyball text @gcsms25 to 81010
- 6th-12th Cross Country text @gcsfsv25 to 81010
Athletic Physicals🩺
For the 2025-26 school year, an MHSAA sports physical is required for all students who participate in sports. A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2025 to be considered a valid physical for 2025-26. – This applies to any students participating in high school and middle school sports.
The MHSAA two-page physical form can be found using this link MHSAA25-26SportsPhysicalForm and is available in the school offices.
Students planning to participate in athletics MUST have this physical form on file by the first day of practice. Forms must be on file at the school athletic office before try-outs, practices, or games.
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.
➽➽Varsity – $150.00 ➽➽JV – $125.00 ➽➽ Junior High – $100.00 ➽➽ Jet League – $50.00
9th-12th Grade Boys Soccer Players⚽️
Soldier Soccer: DATE CHANGE
Varsity Boys Soccer Districts: GO, SOLDIERS!
- 10/14 – 7pm Semifinal at Everest Collegiate (admissions: $7/per person cash only)
Soldier Volleyball🏐:
- Varsity Girls Volleyball Team: Tournament @ Mt Morris Saturday, 10/11
7th-12th Grade Cross Country👟
Competitions to Come:
- Saturday, 10/11 HS & MS Meet: Kayla O’Mara Memorial Invitational (7480 Gale Rd., Goodrich)
Congrats to Ian Ferguson for placing 5th w/ a new school record of 17:24 in the Greater Flint CC Meet!
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball Program:
Practices are scheduled from 3:30-5:00 in the El. Gym.
- 4th/5th grade team practices on Mondays & Thursdays
- 6th grade team practices on Tuesdays & Fridays
Sports Fee of $50 is due Today – Monday, October 6th. Cash or check is accepted. Checks are payable to GCS.
The Game Schedule Use link for schedule JetLeagueSchedule
🏀Middle School Girls Basketball Sign Ups:
7th and 8th grade middle school girls interested in playing basketball this season can sign up this week in the Athletic Office.
MS Girls Practices will start November 3rd.
- Current sports physicals are due by Monday, November 3rd! Use link to print Sports Physical Form MHSAA23-24PhysicalForm *Current sports physicals need to be on file in the Athletic Office before attending the first practice
- Sports Fee of $100 is due on Tuesday, 11/18.