03/06/2023

 

General News

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is Open

 

Auction News

We are very excited for the 14th Annual Benefit Auction, which will take place on Saturday, March 18 at 5pm at the Genesys Banquet Center!  Once there, bidding will be done through your electronic device via BidPal. This makes it fast and easy to bid on silent auction items, as well as speeds up the check-out process by paying right from your device with a credit card (please note: there is a 3.5% transaction fee).  You still have the option to pay that evening with cash or check.  Please email cflory@geneseechristianschool.com with any questions.

This year’s “Raise Your Paddle” projects include a partial roof replacement at the elementary school, to keep our “littles” nice and dry, and a bathroom remodel in the upper elementary wing that will also benefit spectators for GCS soccer games. At the high school we need to “bring the light” to our outside areas for security and safety.  The estimated cost of these building improvements is $75,000. Please prayerfully consider donating to this project, even if you are unable to attend this year’s auction.  Donations can be made at http://bidpal.net/gcsauction23 or you can send a check in to the school office. Your generous contribution is greatly appreciated!

There are still tickets available for March 18th.  Click here to purchase tickets: http://bidpal.net/gcsauction23
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Day Care/Little Leaders

Snow Gear

Please remember to take home all snow items to be washed at the end of the week!

Spring Break 

We will be closed March 27th-31st for Spring Break.

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

Our 4th and 5th graders did a great job at the Elementary MACS Fine Arts Competition on February 24th. These students and groups received awards:

Superior rating

Hannah Wills & Briella Stewart- mallet duet

Liam Arnst & Zeke Rose- trumpet duet

Faith Burke- clarinet duet, piano solo 

Ronan Bledsoe- Scripture recitation, piano solo

Sam Forsyth & Luke Forsyth- piano duet

Alli Hartwig & DeLaine Steenson- flute duet

Grace Kish, Zoe Harmer, Riley Schlis- flute trio

DeLaine Steenson- flute solo

Kallie Kubczak- vocal solo

Ileanna Weiss- piano solo

Everlynn Breznau- vocal solo

Genevieve Marcoux- piano solo

Everlynn Breznau- painting

Grace Kish- drawing

Emma Dingman- photography

Will Ford- photography

Anna Kennedy- photography

Reagan Venable- photography

Sloan Withey- photography

Genevieve Marcoux- drawing

Phillip Huff- photography

Christian Lozano- photography

Good rating

4th & 5th choir

5th grade ladies ensemble

Anna Kennedy, Sloan Withey, Reagan Venable-vocal trio

Ronan Bledsoe & Elisha Yancy- vocal duet

Adam Hawley- trumpet solo

Hannah Wills- piano solo

Faith Burke- poetry recitation

Valentina LaRocca- Scripture recitation

Riley Schlis- painting

Faith Burke- drawing

Warner Landesman- photography

Josh Bokano- craft

Chandler Douglas- drawing

Zoey Morgan- drawing

Andy Templeton- photography

Andy Templeton- painting

Briella Stewart- calligraphy

Christian Lozano- craft

DeLaine Steenson- vocal solo, piano solo

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

 

MARCH is READING MONTH

March is the month to curl up with a good book (or several)!  Keep recording your pages for lots of great prize opportunities! 

Click here to record pages for Sheriff Swanson’s Genesee County Reading Challenge:  https://2hac.page.link/Dmhw

The top class at the end of the month earns Bubble Tea from CoCoMo!

Please see your child’s folder for a form to order the book(s) written by Wiebke Papenfus, who was our featured author for RIF day last Friday.

 

Boys Jet League Basketball:  

The season is extended due to weather. Our last games are this Saturday, March 11th – Clean uniforms are due back to the office by Friday, March 17th 

Check with your coaches about practice times this week. UPDATED SCHEDULE IS BELOW UNDER “ATHLETICS.”

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Middle/High School

6th grade at Elementary MACS

Our sixth grade Soldiers had a very successful and wonderful day at the MACS Fine Arts Competition last 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 & Ryan Stewart- 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.

Fun Friday for MS/HS – March 10th

Friday, March 10 will be our next Fun Friday to raise money for the GCS Bible Project.  If you would like to help out by sending in some donuts please go to the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E45AEA623A0FA7-funfriday13 

Robotics

We had a great Week 1 competition, finishing captain of Alliance 5, our highest alliance to date. After winning the first playoff match we were eliminated with two consecutive losses. Very proud of each of the team members and how they all contributed to the success of the event. Thank you to our supporters for cheering on the team through the ups and downs of the weekend. 

This week’s meetings:

  •  Monday – NO MEETING
  •  Tuesday 5:30pm-8:00pm at Kettering First Center
  •  Thursday 5:30pm – 8:00pm at Kettering First Center
  •  Saturday 9am-4:30pm at Kettering First Center

Events: 

  • 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

Boys Basketball Districts Begin This Week

Boys basketball will begin District play Wednesday, March 8th at Morrice High School (691 Purdy Lane, Morrice MI 48857) .  Game Time is 7:00pm.  A win advances us to the Championship game on Friday, March 10th at Morrice HS – 7:00pm.  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.

Varsity Girls Basketball Uniform Return: Uniforms should be washed and returned within one week of the last game/competition.  Please return your uniform to the GCS athletic office by Friday, March 10th to avoid a $5 restocking fee.  We appreciate your promptness!

JV Boys Basketball Uniform Return: Uniforms should be washed and returned within one week of the last game/competition.  Please return your uniform to the GCS athletic office by Friday, March 10th to avoid a $5 restocking fee.  We appreciate your promptness!

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.

MS Volleyball:   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: 

Season extended due to weather Last games are this Saturday, March 11th – Clean uniforms are due back to the office by Friday, March 17th 

Check with your coaches about practice times this week. Here is the updated jet league game schedule 

 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.