10/27/2025 Courier

 

General News

 

Picture Retake Day- 10/30

Picture retakes will be on Thursday, October 30th.  Students who were absent on our original picture day will have their picture taken on retake day. If you would like your child’s picture retaken, please send their original picture packet to give to the photographer on Thursday.

End of Marking Period and Report Cards

This Friday, October 31, is the end of the first quarter. Middle/High School report cards will be sent home on Thursday, November 6. Elementary report cards will be sent home on Monday, November 10. 

 

Raise Right (SCRIP) Gift Card Program

This program, designed to help families with tuition costs while making everyday purchases, also helps support the school’s general fund.  

The Christmas season is approaching QUICKLY!  During the holiday season, RaiseRight offers a wide variety of bonuses including $5 and $10 gift cards.  Buying gift cards this year for the holidays?  During November and December, you can earn 75% of the rebates that are earned through the program. Orders for physical cards will be placed on the following Tuesdays at 9 a.m.: 11/4, 11/18, 12/2 and 12/9. 

 

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:

  1.   https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GeneseeChris
  2.   Go to RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code GeneseeChris
  3.   Call 1-800-RED-CROSS

 

            Contact Miss Eskew with any questions Heskew@geneseechristianschool.com 

Little Leaders Preschool/Daycare and Latchkey

 

Illnesses

Flu season is approaching! While we are proactive with keeping our classrooms sanitized, we need your help to stop the spread. Please be sure to keep your child home if they are running a fever or not feeling well. 

 

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 Obedience. Click below to see the full lesson online.

https://kidsofintegrity.com/lesson/obedience/

 

Book Fair: Last day today!

Today is the last day to order. 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/

Elementary Entrance Security

Thank you to all of the families and grandparents that have donated to the elementary entrance security project.  We have raised $10,749 of the $15,000 goal!  The workers are preparing the ground for the bollard wall/benches and pavers this week.  We will be able to complete the project soon with your help.  Donations can be sent to either school office or via the “Donate” link on the GCS website.

Fall Weather is Here

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 

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. 

Christmas Store

We are looking for parent volunteers to help with the Elementary Christmas Store, December 2-4, helping students shop and wrapping gifts, among other things.  Please reach out to Mrs. Forsyth at sforsyth@geneseechristianschool.com if you are interested.  

4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Jet League Basketball (See Athletics Below) 

Middle/High School

 

AP Exam- Deadline

November 3, is the LAST day to sign up for the AP Exams.  Please see Mrs. Hartwig with any questions!

 

MS/HS Service Day 

Our middle and high school students will be participating in our annual GCS Service Day next Friday, November 7th.  Please keep an eye out for permission forms this week.  Middle school students will work on various projects to be given to area shelters or missions trips, and the high school students will be going out to do acts of service at various community places.  We are collecting peanut butter, jelly, and bread for the Carriage Town ministry to make sandwiches for those in need – if you can help, please send in items this week (PB & J) or next week (bread).

If you are a parent and would like to volunteer to help the middle schoolers or to go along with a high school group, please email Mrs. Mein at mmein@geneseechristianschool.com.

 

Little Caesars Fundraiser

Order forms have been sent home and all GCS middle and high school students have the opportunity to raise money for their upcoming school trips. Completed order forms and money are due no later than Monday, November 17. Delivery will be during the week of December 8. Contact Mrs. Heath with any questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com 

 

Charleston Wrap

This is an online ONLY fundraiser and it has been emailed to all families with kids in 6-12th grade. We will be closing this fundraiser on December 1. 

 

Kroger Bags

If you do online pickup at Kroger please save your bags for the high school. They make great bags for sending books home with kids who are out sick. Thank you! 

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 3rd)! Orders will be filled in time for Christmas! Watch 👀 for more information coming next week!

 

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

🎉A HUGE congratulations to Tori Ferguson, Andi Kirkman, and the HS Boys Team for qualifying for States!!!

*HS States are at Michigan International Speedway (12626 US-12, Brooklyn, MI 49230) on Saturday, November 1st. 

  • Girls Race @ 9:30am & Boys Race at 10:50am.
  • Tickets are $11 per person only available through GoFanLink.

Soldier Volleyball🏐:

  • The last Home Game of the Season is Thursday, October 30th. Senior players will be recognized during the evening.
  • Districts begin next week hosted by GCS.  Check the athletic schedule for more information.

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: 

MS Girls Practices will start November 3rd. 

  • Current sports physicals are due by Monday, November 3rd. 
  • Most practices will be in the gym at South Baptist Church
  • 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.

4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball Program: 

  • The Game Schedule changes often, please use this link to check schedule weekly                 Schedule Link JetLeagueSchedule

9th-12th Grade Boys Soccer Players⚽️

  • Varsity Boys Clean uniforms are PAST DUE!! Please place clean uniforms in the blue return bin located in the front of the athletic office.  We appreciate your promptness!