10/13/2025 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
Buying gift cards this year for the holidays? Buy them from GCS and earn money for tuition! Learn more at: https://geneseechristianschool.com/resources/ RaiseRight Holiday Bonus savings are here once again! During November and December, you can earn 75% of the rebates that are earned through the program. If you are not taking advantage of these great savings and would like to join the program, email gcs@geneseechristianschool.com
The Christmas season is approaching QUICKLY! During November and December Raise Right offers a wide variety of bonuses including $5 and $10 gift cards. Orders for physical cards will be placed on the following Tuesdays at 9am 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 and 12/9.
Picture Retake Day- Date coming soon
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.
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 Friday, November 21, 2025 from 9:00am to 2:45pm in the High School Cafeteria.
Here are three ways to schedule your appointment:
- https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GeneseeChris
- Go to RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code GeneseeChris
- Call 1-800-RED-CROSS
Contact Miss Eskew with any questions Heskew@geneseechristianschool.com
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 Adaptability. Click below to see the full lesson online.
https://kidsofintegrity.com/lesson/adaptability/
Book Fair: October 13- October 27
In your child’s folder today is a book fair catalog. The book fair will be open until October 27th. All orders must be placed online, and will be shipped to the school after 10/27. Please note that this is an independent company, GCS does not necessarily endorse the products represented. Shop here: https://readyletsread.com/store/geneseechristiansoldiers/
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.
Operation Christmas Child Boxes
We will be participating in the Operation Christmas Child program again this year. Our goal is for each class to pack at least two boxes this year – one for a boy and one for a girl. Students will write letters, color pictures, and pray for the children who receive these boxes as they hear the salvation message.
We are in need of “Wow” items for each box. A boy or girl gift as the focus of each box is the greatest need. Families may send in items to be packed or if you would like to order through Amazon you may view our “wish list” here: https://a.co/7WGadNz. This link is also a great way to get shopping ideas if you choose to shop personally. Boxes need to be packed by the beginning of November!
We will also need financial donations for shipping the boxes – at $10 per box this year we are looking to raise around $200 for the shipping. If you are able to help with shipping please send in cash or check payable to GCS to the elementary office.
Grandparents’ Day- Thank you
Thank you grandparents for attending the Grandparents’ Day celebration and for the generous offering to be used for upcoming projects. A pair of reading glasses was left behind at the church – they are available for pick up in the elementary office.
The video of the presentation will be emailed to parents as soon as we have it, probably next week. Thank you for your patience.
Middle/High School
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.
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.
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…
Annual Fall Fundraiser
Time to stock up with Little Caesars Pizza Kits. Have a pizza on hand for quick dinners, birthday parties or entertaining. The pizza kits are fun to make and delicious to eat. This optional fundraiser earns money for students to be applied to their upcoming Mackinaw, Creation, Washington DC, and/or Senior Trip. Fundraiser packets were sent home today with all 6th – 9th graders (one packet per family). If your 10th – 12th grader would like to participate they can pick up a packet from Miss Eskew. Find a student today to place your order! Contact Katie Heath with questions at kheath@geneseechristianschool.com
Athletics
Winter Spirit Wear Sale: Sale is scheduled to begin next month (November)! Orders will be filled in time for Christmas! Watch 👀 your email – more information coming soon!
use this easy link to access athletic schedule GCSFallSports
Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!
- 4th/5th/6th Jet League text @jetleagu to the number 81010
- MS Basketball text @gcsjhbball to the number 81010
- HS Basketball text @gcswsp25 to the number 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:
Varsity Boys Soccer Districts: GO, SOLDIERS!
- 10/14 – 7pm Semifinal at Everest Collegiate (admissions: $7/per person cash only)
Soldier Volleyball🏐:
- JH Volleyball Uniforms are due back by Friday, October 17th. Fall Uniforms: should be washed and returned within one week of the last game. Uniforms should be placed in the blue return bin located inside the athletic office.
- JV Volleyball: Mt Morris Tournament Saturday, October 18th.
7th-12th Grade Cross Country👟
Competitions to Come:
- Saturday, 10/18 Varsity Meet: Dryden Cardinal Classic
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
- No practice on 10/23 due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
Sports Fee of $50 is Past Due! Cash or check is accepted. Checks are payable to GCS.
The Game Schedule Use link for schedule JetLeagueSchedule
Physical Form MHSAA25-26SportsPhysicalForm *Current sports physicals need to be on file in the Athletic Office before attending the first practice
🏀Middle School Girls & Boys Basketball Sign Ups:
7th and 8th grade middle school girls & boys 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.
- Sports Fee of $100 is due on Tuesday, 11/18.
MS Boys Practices will start January 5th
- Current sports physicals are due by Monday, January 5th.
- Sports Fee of $100 is due on Monday, 1/12.
🏀HS Girls & Boys Basketball Sign Ups:
9th-12th grade high school girls and boys interested in playing basketball this winter can sign up this week in the Athletic Office.
HS Boys Practices will start Wednesday, November 12th (depending on volleyball post season)
- Current sports physicals are due by Wednesday, November 12th
- Sports Fee of JV $125 / Varsity $150 is due on Tuesday, 12/2. Cash or check (made payable to GCS) accepted.
HS Girls Practices will start Thursday, November 20th
- Current sports physicals are due by Thursday, November 20th
- Sports Fee of $150 is due on Tuesday, 12/9. Cash or check (made payable to GCS) accepted.