10/14/2024 Courier
General News
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: GCS Web Calendar
Picture Retake Day- 10/30
Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, October 30. Students who were absent on our original picture day will have their picture taken on retake day.
Raise Right (SCRIP)- Holiday Bonus
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 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/10.
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 22, 2024 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
Daycare/Preschool/Latchkey
Latchkey snack tickets are available for $10.
Billing Information
The daycare now uses ProCare for billing purposes. Please contact Mrs. Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com for questions about ProCare or your daycare/latchkey account.
Elementary
Language Help Class
Every Monday and Thursday from 7:40- 8:00 am there will be a free Language help class held in Miss Schmidt’s room for students in 4th and 5th grades. Students will practice basic grammar concepts to strengthen their understanding. The first class was today.
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.
Operation Christmas Child Boxes
Earlier this year we had a special chapel speaker who had received a Shoebox when he was little. He shared what this meant to his family and hearing of God’s Good News. 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 be praying for the children who receive these boxes as they hear the salvation message.
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 just for the shipping. If you are able to help with shipping please send in cash or check payable to GCS to the elementary office.
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Jet League Basketball (See Athletics Below)
Middle/High School
Seniors: Jostens’ Orders Due: 10/15!
All seniors must order a cap, gown, and tassel. Orders are placed online and are due on Tuesday, October 15th.
Drivers Training
Genesee Driving School will be offering the following classes:
Students or parents can call or text 810-564-0808 with questions or go to geneseedrivingschoolmi.com.
Segment 1: October 14-31, 2024 (GCS) Link to Contract: Segment 1 Link
Segment 2: October 21-23, 2024 (GCS) Link to Contract: Segment 2 Link
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
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!
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 @ the 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
Join Athletic Text Alerts: Be alerted of schedule changes – join the text alert group today!
- 4th/5th/6th girls jet league text @jetleagu to the number 81010
- HS girls & boys basketball text @gcswsp24 to the number 81010
- MS girls volleyball text @gcswsp24 to the number 81010
Soldier Soccer:
Varsity Boys Clean uniforms are due back to the athletic office by Thursday, October 17th. Please place clean uniforms in the blue return bin located in the front of the athletic office. We appreciate your promptness!
Soldier Volleyball🏐:
- Varsity Girls Tri here at GCS – Tuesday, 10/15. Matches begin at 5pm.
- JV Girls Volleyball Team Tournament @ Mt Morris Saturday, 10/19
Arsenal Arena: 8460 Dort Hwy, Mt. Morris MI 48458
NO!! Concession stand
Spectators will have chairs but limited spectators can bring chairs
Each team will get a table inside the building. (no crock pots allowed) not enough plugs
$5.00 admission
Game Help Needed!
- 9th-12th Grade Girls Volleyball Players🏐Our Soldiers need volunteers for the Admission Gate & Clock. Please sign up using our SignUpGenius link 👉🏼 JV&VarsityVolleyballGameHelpSignUp
Bonus: your immediate family gets in the games for free that night!
- JH Girls Volleyball Players: Clean uniforms are due back to the athletic office by Friday, October 18th to avoid a late fee. Please place clean uniforms in the blue return bin located in the front of the athletic office. We appreciate your promptness!
7th-12th Grade Cross Country👟
Competitions to Come:
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- Friday, 10/18 HS Meet: Flint Carman-Ainsworth Cavalier Classic
- Saturday, 10/19: MHSAA MS Regionals @ Taymouth County Park (2360 E Burt Rd., Burt)
- 8am Course Opens
- 12 Boys Race
- 12:30 Girls Race
- 1:30 Awards
- $6 per person or $10 cash per car spectators
Congrats to Brooke,Tori, Ariana, Maddie, Ian, Nolan and Will for medalling! Congrats to Ryan for placing 8th !
🏀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. Practices will start October 31st.
- Current sports physicals are due by Monday, October 31st! 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 Thursday, 11/7.
🏀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 Monday, November 11th.
- Current sports physicals are due by Monday, November 11th!
- Sports Fee of $125 / $150 is due on Tuesday, 11/26. Cash or check (made payable to GCS) accepted.
HS Girls Practices will start Monday, November 18th
- Current sports physicals are due by Monday, November 18th!
- Sports Fee of $150 is due on Monday, 12/2. Cash or check (made payable to GCS) accepted.
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
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Jet League Basketball:
- The Game Schedule changes often, please use this link to check schedule weekly JetLeagueSchedule