09/16/2024 Courier

 

General News

 

Reminders

No School– October 3&4: Teachers’ Convention

No School– October 8: Parent-Teacher Conferences

Heavy Traffic in Area on Tuesday (9/17)

Congestion is expected in the areas of Center and Lapeer roads on Tuesday, September 17 due to a Trump Town Hall at the Dort Financial Center. Please plan for extra travel time and avoid this area. Alternate routes may be Belsay Rd. or Court St.  

MTA
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:  https://www.remind.com/join/  enter class code: @6kdh7b

Convertibles Needed!

The 2024 Homecoming class representatives would like to ride in convertibles for the half-time presentation.  If you have a vehicle in which you would be willing to drive two representatives, please contact Michelle Armbrust at marmbrust@geneseechristianschool.com. Currently, we still need six convertibles.

 

Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program

The next order for physical cards will be placed on Tuesday, October 8th.  For more information please visit https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/#resources

If you would like to get registered and start earning rebates please email  scrip@geneseechristianschool.com. 

 

Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey

 

Spirit Week 9/23 – 9/27

Please fill out and return your snack order forms by Friday.

Monday: Pj Day

Tuesday: Costume Day (nothing scary)

Wednesday: Class Color Day (K2-yellow, K3-Green, K4-blue)

Thursday: Western Day

Friday: Spirit Day (Blue and White) 

 

Daycare/Preschool/Latchkey

Latchkey snack tickets are available for $10. 

 

Billing Information

The daycare has recently partnered with ProCare and will no longer be using FACT SIS for daycare/latchkey billing and payments.  You will soon be receiving an invite from ProCare to set up an account through them.  Please contact Mrs. Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com for questions about ProCare or your daycare/latchkey account.

 

Elementary

 

Parenting Seminar:Canceled

More information will be coming soon about future opportunities for the seminar. 

 

Spirit Week September 23-27 

Dress days for Spirit Week: 

Monday: Pajama Day

Snack: Cotton Candy- $2.00

Tuesday: Wanna be/Costume Day (friendly, not scary)

Snack: Dirt ‘n’ Worms-$1.75

Wednesday: Game Board Character Day

Snack: Cinnamon Rolls-$1.50

Thursday: Western Day

Snack: Root Beer Floats-$1.75

Friday: Spirit Day

Snack: Cosmic Brownies-$1.00

 

Elementary Parent/Teacher Conference – Oct 8

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, October 8. Conference times will be 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.

 

Volunteer Opportunity

We have some openings for volunteers in our kitchen. This opportunity is open to elementary parents and grandparents. We need help to prepare and serve lunch at the elementary building from 

8:30 am – 1:30 pm. You and your children will receive a free lunch and drink on the days you volunteer.  Interested?  Please email Lisa Riley, Kitchen Director at  lriley@geneseechristianschool.com

 

Homecoming Help

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

 

Middle/High School

Parenting Seminar:Canceled

More information will be coming soon about future opportunities for the seminar. 

 

School Play Try-outs

Auditions for this year’s school play, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18th, after school in Mrs. Mein’s room..  Auditions are open to 6th-12th grade students.  Please be aware that rehearsals are on Saturday mornings, and attendance at rehearsals is required.

 

Mum Fundraiser – Pick-up this Saturday!

1,200 Mums will be ready for pick-up from the GCS High School parking lot on Saturday, September 21 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.  

See You at the Pole – Established in 1990
Wednesday, September 25th 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 should meet at the flagpole at 7:45 AM for a time of prayer. 

 

Dress Days: Spirit Week is September 23-27 – Middle and High School

Here are a few guidelines for the dress days.  Jeans or athletic pants are allowed each day IF you are dressed in the theme of the day.

 

Monday – Guess Who? Day – Dress as any character (book, movie, TV) or real-life person.

Tuesday – CandyLand Cozy Day  – Dress in modest pajamas or sweats

Wednesday – Clue Class Color Day 

  • Seniors – Black
  • Juniors – Pink
  • Sophomores – Green
  • Freshman – Purple
  • 8th – Red
  • 7th – Blue
  • 6th – Gold

Thursday – The Game of Life Day – Dress as a different stage of life

  • Seniors – Senior Citizens
  • Juniors – Middle-Aged
  • Sophomores – College-Aged or Teenagers
  • Freshman – Babies or Toddlers
  • 6th-8th – Your Choice

Friday – GCS Spirit Day – Dress in GCS Blue and White to support our soccer team!

 

Homecoming Hallway Decorating will be on Friday, September 20th, after school till 9:00 PM. (Any classes needing more time on Saturday must contact Mrs. Armbrust.)

  • Seniors – Candy Land
  • Juniors – Clue
  • Sophomores – Jumanji
  • Freshman – Chess
  • 6th-8th – Poster contest

 

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 25.  The cafeteria will be closed so remember to bring your own lunch if you don’t like hot dogs.

 

Middle & High School Parent Teacher Conferences – Oct 8

On Tuesday, October 8th 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 8th at 7pm in the HS cafeteria.  The meeting 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, Josten’s, final transcripts, etc…

Homecoming Court 2024

Congratulations to this year’s Homecoming representatives:

Seniors:  Elijah Bauer, Austin Flory, Caden Wrathall, Abby Doyle, Brooklyn Gonzales

Juniors:  Ian Ferguson and Tori Ferguson

Sophomores:  Caleb Moses and Sydney Flory

Freshman:  Will Oskey and Jessica Baldiga

 

Athletics

 

Be Watching: Spirit Wear Orders should arrive next week in time for Homecoming.  We will send ordered items home with your students!💙 If you missed it – there will be a limited number of items available for sale at our GCS Homecoming Game (9/27) look for the athletic tent ! Cash or check made payable to GCS 

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, 2024. 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 link: MHSAA24-25PhysicalForm or pick up @ HS office.

Sports Fee

Each student athlete must pay the following sports fee per athlete / 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

Athletic  Fall Schedule use this easy link to access athletic schedules:  GCSFALLAthleticSchedule

Soldier Soccer

  • Varsity Boys Soccer play at home this Saturday the 21st vs Nouvel at 10AM.  Our Girls soccer team will be selling breakfast again for this Saturday game, so be prepared to come hungry!
  • The Soldiers Soccer is selling Culver’s & Tropical Smoothie coupon cards! Each card costs $25 and has plenty of savings and deals to make it worth the card. Coupons can be used at TONS of Michigan locations! Please see your favorite soccer player or message Coach Anderson @ danderson@geneseechristianschool.com  to get yours today!

Soldier Volleyball:

  • JV & Varsity Volleyball play at home this Friday the 20th against Webberville starting at 5:30. Concessions will be available
  • Need some “cush for your tush” at all of our GCS games? Soldier Volleyball is raising money for new uniforms and will be selling a limited number of Genesee Christian Soldiers bleacher cushions!! They are $35 each. An order form link is coming soon, but in the meantime, you can send an email to sforsyth@geneseechristianschool.com to reserve yours today!

Game Help Needed!  

The athletic department appreciates your help in making our home games a success. 

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

  • 9th-12th Grade Boys Soccer Players⚽️ Soldiers need volunteers for the Admission Gate & Clock   Please sign up using our  SignUpGenius link 👉🏼 BoysMS&VarsitySoccerGameHelpSignUp
  • 9th-12th Grade Girls Volleyball Players🏐Our Soldiers need volunteers for the Admission Gate & Clock. Please sign up using our  SignUpGenius link 👉🏼 JV&VarsityVolleyballGameHelpSignUp

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  • Junior High Boys (7th & 8th Grade) Soccer Players⚽️Our Soldiers need volunteers for the Admission Gate & Clock. Please sign up using our  SignUpGenius link 👉🏼   BoysMS&VarsitySoccerGameHelpSignUp
  • Junior High Girls (7th & 8th Grade) Volleyball Player🏐Our Soldiers need volunteers for the Admission Gate & Clock. Please sign up using our  SignUpGenius link 👉🏼 MSVolleyballGameHelpSignUp

7th-12th Grade Cross Country

Competitions to Come:

Thursday, 9/19 MS Meet:  Webberville Spartan Invitational

 Saturday, 9/21: HS Meet: Josh Lott Invitational