11/11/2024 Courier
General News
Report Cards
Elementary report cards will be in folders today. MS/HS report cards went home last week.
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 11/19, 12/3 and 12/10. You can order e-cards or shop online anytime with a linked account!
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
Combined Elementary & HS Christmas Concert
Make your plans to join us for an enjoyable evening of Christmas music at the all-school Christmas Concert on Friday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair Bible Church. The concert will include musical numbers from all of the elementary students and several high school groups. All students involved in the concert will be expected to arrive at the church at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open to guests at 6:00 p.m.
**Please see concert dress information under each building section below**
Little Leaders
Latchkey
All latchkey statements will be sent to the email address that we have on file. If you are not receiving statements, please contact Cheryl Britton at cbritton@geneseechristianschool.com. Paper copies are available upon request.
Elementary
Auction News
Elementary Parents, please send in your contribution toward the auction class project by this Friday, November 15. Each class, as a group, is donating a basket (or item) to help support the auction, and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Thank you for your support of the auction!
Operation Christmas Child Boxes
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. If you are able to help with shipping please send in cash or a check payable to GCS to the elementary office. Please make sure all items are sent in by Monday, November 18.
Cold and Wet Weather is HERE
With the arrival of colder weather, the grass is wet for morning gym classes and recess. Please send a jacket and an extra pair of socks with your child.
Christmas Store
We are looking for parent volunteers to help with the Elementary Christmas Store December 2-6. Needs are: setting up, helping students shop and wrapping gifts, among other things. Please reach out to Mrs. Forsyth at sforsyth@geneseechristianschool.com if you are interested.
Christmas Concert
The GCS Christmas Concert is quickly approaching! The concert will be on Friday evening, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair Bible Church.
Elementary girls concert attire: Girls should wear a dressy Christmas outfit; please be sure that it meets the GCS dress standards (knee-length, no sleeveless).
Elementary boys concert attire: Boys should wear nice pants (no jeans, please) and a red or green collared shirt or sweater (no t-shirts, please).
Boys Jet League Basketball
The coordinator of Jet League Basketball is hoping to have a boys 4th, 5th & 6th grade winter program with games beginning January 11th. GCS participation in this league depends on if we have enough players to fill a team and coaching availability. All games are played on Saturday mornings. Sports fee is $50 per player.
Please use link to Sign-up BoysJetLeagueBasketballSignUpLink
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Jet League Basketball
See Athletics Below
Middle/High School
Little Caesars Fundraiser
Little Caesar pizza kit order forms and money are due on Wednesday, November 20.
Washington DC Trip
The next payment of $250.00 per participant is due by Tuesday, November 26.
Contact Mrs. Heath with any questions kheath@geneseechristianschool.com
Christmas Concert
The GCS Christmas Concert is quickly approaching! The concert will be on Friday evening, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair Bible Church. Please make sure that you have purchased the required concert attire if you are a part of the concert (6th graders, 7th graders, band, and HS Choir). See links below:
For the HS young ladies: Black dress purchased from Amazon: https://a.co/d/cd7CpFz
For the MS young ladies: Black dress purchased from Amazon: for children’s sizes, use this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYWXX4D5?ref=emc_p_m_5_i_atc
For women’s sizes, use this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR148T43/ref=twister_B0D49PK7N9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
For the MS/HS young men: Black dress pants, white long-sleeved button-down dress shirt, red or green tie (it may be patterned).
Middle/High School Attendance Line – (810) 743-3292
Reminder: If a student is not able to be in school for any reason, and a pre-arranged absence form has not been turned in, the parent should call the Attendance Line before 9:00 a.m. to inform the office of the absence. Homework requests must be called in by 9:00 a.m. to allow time to gather the necessary materials. Please note that the Attendance Line is a voicemail so your message can be left during non school hours. At the middle/high school, please use the attendance line 743.3292.
Athletics
Winter Spirit Wear Sale is live now!
Note: Some designs have a crewneck sweatshirt option available
ALL Orders DUE by Wednesday, Nov. 20 and orders will be filled in time for Christmas!
Use this easy access link to shop: GCSWinterSpiritWearSaleSite24 (Be sure you receive order confirmation to ensure your order successfully went through!)
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
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
- JH girls & boys basketball text @gcsjhbball to the number 81010
- HS girls & boys basketball text @gcswsp24 to the number 81010
Soldier Volleyball:
Congratulations, Lady Soldiers! 2024 Volleyball District Champs
- Regional Semifinal: Genesee Christian vs. Ubly in Mayville @ 5:30p on Tuesday, November 12th (Mayville High School, 6250 Fulton St. Mayville, MI)
- A win advances GCS to the Regional Final in Mayville on Thursday, November 14th @ 7:00 pm.
*Tickets are $9/person & only available thru GoFanLink (no cash tickets will be sold)
use this link to access GCS Winter Sports schedules GCS WinterAthleticSchedule
HS Girls & Boys Basketball:
🏀9th-12th HS Boys Practice / Tryouts start today – November 11th from 5:30-8:15 pm in HS Gym
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- Current sports physicals are due today- Monday, November 11th
- The first games are scheduled for Tuesday, November 26th @ Lake Fenton
- (JV 5:30 & Varsity Boys at 7:00pm)
- Sports Fee of $125 / $150 is due on Tuesday, 11/26. Cash or check (made payable to GCS) accepted.
🏀9th-12th HS Girls Practices 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
Boys Jet League Basketball:
The coordinator of Jet League Basketball is hoping to have a boys 4th, 5th & 6th grade winter program with games beginning January 11th. GCS participation in this league depends on if we have enough players to fill a team and coaching availability. All games are played on Saturday mornings. Sports fee is $50 per player.
Please use link to Sign-up BoysJetLeagueBasketballSignUpLink
4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Jet League Basketball:
- Girls Jet League: two weekends of games are left on the calendar. Please note that washed / clean uniforms will be due back to the office by Monday,12/2. We use these same uniforms for our boys league. Receiving them back in a timely manner is important. We appreciate your promptness. JetLeagueSchedule