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GCCS iTeam Families,
This week has brought some highs and some lows. As we have been in prayer for our country, I have been reminded of a few verses that really hit home for me. I hope they help you remember how great our God is, even in tragedy or sorrow. Mr. Muschott shared these with staff and they were of great comfort.
“The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules over all” (Psalm 103:19).
We also hold fast to the promise that “in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).
Thank you for trusting us with your most precious, loved ones. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Blessings,
Mrs. B.
Here are a few dress code reminders:
Ladies need to wear shorts under their skirts at all times at school. Unfortunately, we have had some embarrassing moments when skirts get stuck on backpacks. Skirts should also be considerably longer than oversized sweatshirts.
When students are at games and events they should be dressing in modest attire. They may be asked to leave the event if they are not willing to do so. Too tight clothing, low-cut shirts, or high-cut shorts all fall in the immodest category. Thanks for holding the line at home.
EAGLES SPIRIT WEEK!
Students are permitted to be out of uniform following the themes for each day. Themed shirts with jeans are encouraged. Shorts must be school uniform. Please refer to the Student and Family Handbook for full guidelines for out-of-uniform days.
Monday 9/22- Military Appreciation Monday – Show your appreciation and support for members of our armed forces & their families! Wear a camo
print shirt or one representing a branch of the military.
Tuesday 9/23- Tacky Tourist Tuesday – Break out your humorous, exaggerated, "tacky" tourist attire . . . bold Hawaiian shirts, fanny packs, oversized
sunglasses, socks with sandals, and of course, travel accessories to make sure the locals know you’re from out of town.
Wednesday 9/24-Color War Wednesday - Each grade level is assigned a different color to wear, turning our hallways into a colorful display of school spirit.
Grades K & 12 – red
Grades 1, 7, 11 – green
Grades 2, 5, 10 – yellow
Grades 3, 6, 9 – orange
Grades 4 & 8 – grey
Thursday 9/25- This or That Thursday – Farm or Fairy Tale. Choose your theme and get creative - denim, flannel, and straw hats or princes & princesses.
Dress to represent the rustic charm of the farm or a whimsical, “Once upon a time,” storyline. (No evil depiction and girls as girl
characters, boys as boy characters, please)
Friday 9/26- Eagle Spirit Friday – Wear your blue, black or white Eagle spirit with pride! Alternate colors of official GCCS logo apparel are also
permitted.
iChap
iChap
Miss Miller spoke this week in chapel. We learned that Truth is what is real, God is the source of Truth, and we can learn Truth by reading God's word. We will continue learning about Truth in the coming weeks. Next week is all school chapel at 9am in the Worship Center, we hope you will join us!
iNTRAMURALS
iNTRAMURALS
Soccer games are going great!! Games will continue next week.
Soccer games are going great!! Games will continue next week.
The Naz - Preteen Ministry
The Naz - Preteen Ministry
Keep connected with all pre-teen ministry happenings through the NAZ YTH Pre site.
From the Office of School Counselor, Mrs. Trem
From the Office of School Counselor, Mrs. Trem
Hi everyone! I hope you and your family are well. We made it to Friday! This week is a particularly heavy one for our country, and if you are feeling the weight of it all, know that you are not alone. Increased violence, school shootings, political unrest, all falling near the anniversary of 9/11, not to mention things that we all carry personally, it can all add up and feel too much. If you feel like it’s not supposed to be this way, you’re right! Scripture tells us that all creation groans for its Creator*, and the tension we feel in our souls during times like these is certainly evidence of that.
As you navigate these events, I would encourage you to monitor the amount of media your family – especially your students – are consuming. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that by a child’s 18th birthday, he or she will have viewed an estimated 200,000 violent acts on screens.* Some of this is even unintentional; it is possible that in scrolling on social media, we may land upon uncensored violent content and be exposed to seeing something we would not have consented to otherwise. Sometimes we need to turn off the TV, put down our phones (“doomscrolling” is now a part of our vocabulary, and it can lead to physical and mental effects*), and take some time for the things that are in our control.
While we don’t want our children to have unlimited access to information about these tragedies, we don’t want to pretend they aren’t happening either. Oftentimes, they already know more about a situation than we might think, and having open, age-appropriate conversations can help our children process these topics. If you would like some more resources about talking to your children about tragic events, linked are some articles from Focus on the Family and the American Psychological Association.
I will close with sharing a video that was an encouragement to me this week. It is an excerpt of an interview with the great Tim Keller, not long before he died from cancer. In spite of the immense sadness and grief he felt knowing that his time on Earth was coming to an end, he makes a profound declaration that “if Jesus Christ was really raised from the dead, then everything is going to be alright.” He goes on to say that this does not exempt us from sorrow; he says that the night before the interview, he spent a lot of time crying with his wife. The effects of sin and brokenness in this world can feel debilitating at times, but I am grateful every day – and especially this week – for the hope we have in Christ and the comfort in knowing that this world is not our home.
If there is anything I can do to better support your family, or if you would like for me to check in with your student about this topic or anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your time, and I hope you have a restful weekend!
Blessings,
Mrs. Trem
htremitiedi@grovecitychristian.org
614-875-3000 #2211
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