01/23/2023

 

General News

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

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

MTA (announcement from Sept. 2022 – no change in text code)

If you have any questions or concerns regarding MTA bussing in the morning or afternoon the number for Dispatch is 810.780.8917. Thank you!

All parents and pick-up contacts for students that ride the bus SHOULD sign up for MTA TEXT notifications from the school so that we may communicate pertinent information or changes quickly and efficiently. 

 To sign up:  TEXT 81010 to @fh76g4 

 

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

We have one more week for 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 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!

 

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 February 3

Order forms for Elementary students are in their folders today! Valentine’s Day order forms are also available online and in the school offices.  Order forms for.

Support the Senior class and get something special for your friend, family member or favorite teacher. Orders will be 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!

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Day Care/Little Leaders

Tax Season – Day Care Statements 

If you would like a copy of your 2022 daycare statement, please email Cheryl Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com and 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

Elementary Family Fellowship

Make plans to join us this Thursday, January 26th for our annual Family Fellowship! Come see projects your kids have made and find out what’s in store for the second semester. Choose a time that is convenient for your family.

3:00-3:30 Refreshments and displays in the gym.  

3:30-3:55 Classroom Session: K4 – 3rd; 5th grade State Report Meetings (4th grade see email)

4:00-4:30 Classroom Session: K4 – 3rd; 5th grade State Report Meetings (4th grade see email) 

6:00-6:15  Refreshments and Displays in the gym.

6:15-6:45  Classroom Session: K-4-3rd; 5th grade State Report Meetings (4th grade see email)

Winterfest for the Elementary – 01/30 – 02/03

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

Monday: Pajama Day

Tuesday: Sports Day/Wanna Be Day

Wednesday: Time Travel/Era Day 

Thursday: Camo Vs. Bright Color Day

Friday: 100th Day of School!

**Save the Date**

February 25th SPA (Soldier Parents in Action) will be holding a PARENT Fun night! You won’t want to miss this! More details to come! Dinner and Trivia in the elementary gym… Can you pass a 5th grade test?

 

Boys Jet League Basketball:  No Practice Thursday due to Family Fellowship

Check with your coaches about practice times this week.

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Middle/High School


Yearbooks for MS and HS on Sale

Get your 2022-2023 MS/HS yearbooks NOW! They are for sale online for $28.00 until Friday, February 24th with 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 on Friday, February 3, 2023.  Please check Family Portal for your balance and plan to pay 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 

 

FUN FRIDAY!

We are raising money to support the Bible Project!  We still need to raise $2,800 in order to reach our goal of 50,000 copies of John and Romans.   

 

We will be selling brownies for our January 27th Fun Friday.  A variety of kinds of brownies would be great.  Please cut them into 3-inch squares and place them individually in baggies. Please also label them so we know what is in them for students with allergies.  Gluten free and/or Dairy free would be welcomed by some of our students. 

 

Contact Mrs. Heath with any questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com Please click on the link below to sign up. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E45AEA623A0FA7-funfriday11

⛄  Winterfest  ⛄ for Middle and High School Students

The Student Council is planning 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.

Monday – Sports/Athletic Day – Support your favorite team (athletic pants allowed).

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, but must be washed out before any afternoon or evening activities. 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 Fieldhouse 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.

Pastor’s Luncheon – date change to Thursday, March 2
More information and invitations to come for pastors and youth pastors to join our 6th -12th grade students for a special chapel and luncheon in the high school gym. 

 

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
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: 

  • March 2, 2023 – Kettering Week 1 District Event 
  • March 23, 2023 – Lakeview #1 (Battle Creek) District Event
  • April 6, 2023 – 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

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:

During the next few months, GCS will be hosting several home games. We appreciate everyone’s support in making these events successful 🙂  Please check your schedule and use the sign up genius link: HSBasketballGameHelpSignUp to serve

7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball:   

First game is scheduled today, Monday, 1/23.  Away at Morrice 5pm & 6pm.

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 is due today – 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.  

HS Baseball:  

⚾️ Coach Payne will be hosting baseball open gym every Saturday from 7pm-9pm in HS Gym 

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.