 Work-a-thon 2015 was a huge success! Thanks to all of the families, businesses in our community and students who helped make the day amazing! Approximately $20,000 has been raised to date, and money is still coming in. The funds will be used for technology and hopefully towards an activity bus.
Elementary students worked hard as the K4 & K5 worked around the campus, 1st and 2nd grades picked up pecans at Mr. and Mrs. Rhea's house, 3rd grade went to Mrs. Bush's church to clean and pick up trash, 4th grade worked at Loaves and Fishes in Dexter, 5th grade went to the Salvation Army, and 6th grade picked up trash along the bike trail (over 5 miles of trail)!
"Many of the parents got to help their children and they all voiced how proud of them they were. Some new parents to our school were very impressed and asked if we did this every year. The children all seemed to work hard, enjoy themselves, and enjoy each other. It was a very, very successful day," said Mrs. Parker, Elementary Principal.
The Junior High and High School students also worked throughout the community. The 7th grade worked at the Spring River Zoo picking up trash and fishing line, as well as cleaned all of the tables; 8th graded assisted the elementary classes as they worked; 9th graded worked at the Crisis Pregnancy Center; 10th grade helped at the Down Syndrome Foundation; 11th grade worked in the Community Garden; and 12th graded worked at Harvest Ministries.
"The kids did a great job reaching out to the community. I was very excited and pleased with what they accomplished. I also received a lot of positive feedback from teachers and people that we helped in the community," said Mr. Stephens, JH/HS Principal.
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The teachers, staff and administration want to say a big "thank you" to you for Teacher Appreciation Week! We enjoyed the cards, flowers, wonderful meals, snacks and amazing bonuses. The luncheon was so much fun, and the food was delicious. We are so thankful for all the time, energy and money you put into making us feel appreciated and loved. You lifted our spirits - what a blessing you are! We especially appreciate Tammy Barone and Sabrina Daniel for their extra effort - we have been blessed beyond measure. May God multiply back to you all the time and energy you have devoted to us! (Hebrews 10:19-24)
All the GCS Teachers & Staff
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| 2015 Track State Qualifiers! |
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Abel Gaytan - 300m Hurdles
Kase Parker - 100, 200, 400m
Ryan Rugledge - 200m
Reonnah Coates - 1600m and Relays
Anila Velasquez - 3200m
Mikayla Fuller - 1600m, 3200m
Shelby Toles - 400m, 800m, Relays
Savanna Fox - 800m, Relays
Megyn Balok - long jump, triple jump, 1600m, 3200m, Relays
Bella Antenucci - Relay Alt
Megan Barone - Relay Alt
The Girls have qualified in the 4x 100m Relay
and the 1600m Medley
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McTeacher Night was a tremendous success! A check in the amount of $700 was presented to GCS by McDonald's. This will be added to the money the kids brought for their offering during chapel, as well as selling pecans they picked up through the year for a total of $2,600! The money will be used to help the school supported by Gateway in Uganda. They are in the process of adding two classrooms to the new building, which costs $3,000. We are thrilled to be able to help them accomplish this project!
McDonald's said their store had not been that busy or loud, and they appreciate the support our families gave to GCS. Thank you for being a part of the mission for the school in Uganda!
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- May 8-9: State Track Meet in Albuquerque
- May 11: Varsity Athletic Banquet - 6:30 p.m., Warrior Gym. Tickets being sold in the High School office (athletes eat free)
- May 12: Elementary Musical (Grades 1, 3, 5) - 6:30 p.m. in the Gateway Auditorium
- May 13-15: State Baseball in Albuquerque
- May 14-15: Senior Finals
- May 18-20: JH/HS Finals
- May 19: Elementary Awards - 6:30 p.m. in the Gateway Auditorium
- May 20: K-5 Graduation & Awards - 9:00 a.m. in the Gateway Auditorium
- May 20: Last day for JH/HS
- May 21: K-3 & K-4 Awards - 9:30 a.m. in the Gateway Auditorium
- May 21: Elementary dismisses at 2 p.m.
- May 21: JH/HS Awards - 6:30 p.m. in the Gateway Auditorium
- May 22: Pick up report cards - 10 a.m. in the Elementary Lobby
- May 22: School offices closed at 11:30 a.m.
- May 22: Mandatory Graduation Practice for Seniors - 2 p.m. in the Gateway Auditorium
- May 22: The Blessing - a program for seniors and their families hosted by the GCS Alumni Association - 6-7 p.m. in the Gateway Auditorium.
- May 23: Graduation - 2 p.m. in the Gateway Auditorium - Judge Baldock is the Keynote Speaker
- May 25: Offices closed for Memorial Day
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Important Reminders & Updates!
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Due to a generous donation made to the school, the lights in the gym are being upgraded during the week of May 12-15. The gym will get a fresh, lighted look with new LED lights!
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ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL TO RECEIVE REPORT CARDS - THIS INCLUDES EXTENDED DAY, LUNCHROOM, LIBRARY BOOKS RETURNED, TEXTBOOKS, ATHLETIC UNIFORMS, ETC.
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Early Bird Registration ends May 15 - Registration fees are $150 if registered before May 15. After May 15, the registration fee is $250.
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Book and activity fees are due during the summer months - tuition begins in August.
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PLEASE CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND IN THE GYM, ELEMENTARY BUILDING AND JH/HS BUILDING. THERE ARE MANY NICE THINGS STUDENTS HAVE LEFT. IF NOT PICKED UP BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE ITEMS WILL BE DONATED TO THE SALVATION ARMY.
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Summer & Next Year
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The School Calendar for 2015-2016 is on the web site, and will also be attached to your child's report card. Achievement Test results will be included with report cards.
To access the Calendar online, please click here!
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The School Supply lists for 2015-2016 are available on the web site - please click here!
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Yearbooks will arrive the second week of next school year. They will be sent home with your child.
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Summer hours:
- Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (closed from 12 - 1 p.m. for lunch)
- Offices will be closed June 22 - July 3.
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School begins for JH/HS Monday, August 10.
Back to School Bash for the entire school will be Monday, August 10 at 6 p.m.
Elementary School begins Tuesday, August 11.
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5.8-9 State Track
5.11 Varsity Athletic Banquet 6:30 pm
5.12 Elementary Musical (Grades 1, 3, 5) 6:30 pm
5.13-15 State Baseball
5.14-15 Senior Finals
5.18-20 JH/HS Finals
5.19 Elementary Awards 6:30 pm
5.20 K5 Graduation & Awards 9:00 am
5.20 Last Day JH/HS
5.21 K3 & K4 Awards 9:30 am
5.21 Elementary dismiss 2 pm
5.21 JH/HS Awards 6:30 pm
5.22 Pick up report cards - School Office closed 11:30 pm
5.22 Graduation Practice 2 pm
5.22 The Blessing - Seniors 6 pm
5.23 Graduation 2 pm
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 The Master Calendar on the GCS Web Site is continually updated with events and happenings at GCS! Check the calendar for the most up-to-date information for Gateway Christian school! |
Visit the GCS Web Site for all lunch menus! Snack Bar items have changed so be sure to check out the new menu!
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Be sure and download the GCS App! You can find the calendar, contact information, links to the web site and Social Media, and much more on the GCS App!
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GCS Alumni Association
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The Junior Bible class has worked on an amazing leadership project. Students read the book, "Be A People Person," by John Maxwell, and were assigned the task of developing a project based on a need they saw in the community. They were required to contact individuals connected to the need, develop a plan to assist or meet the need, and put together a team to help accomplish their plan (classmates and parents were excluded from possible team members). Students were responsible for any fundraising required, gathering supplies, coordinating their team, and weekly project updates to Mrs. Rydholm. Some students held car washes, bake sales, and other events to raise funds for their projects. Video and photos will be presented to the class, as well as a paper, describing their project and sharing what they learned about leadership for their final.
Project focuses included CASA, Harvest Ministries, Spring River Zoo, Casa Maria, the Pregnancy Resource Center, the Roswell Refuge, the Assurance Home, individual churches, Adopted Families, Missions projects, and one student raised money to fill in the potholes on the road to the gym at Gateway.
Mrs. Rydholm is very proud of the students and loved how creative and dedicated they were in accomplishing this assignment.
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