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Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

October 4th, 2024

Join us for an exciting GCA Pumpkin Patch field trip at Preston Trail Farms! For just $9 per person (children 2 and under are free), you’ll enjoy a fun-filled day that includes a scenic hayride, exploring a hay maze, feeding friendly farm animals, and taking home one pumpkin. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy lunch on-site! Payment will be made at the door, but please RSVP below to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!
 

10 a.m. Check in and pay at the front gate ($9/person adults and children, 2 and under are free)

10:15 Class photos at the Photo Spot

10:15 Noon Enjoy the farm, feed the animals, hayrides! 

 

General “Hayride” schedule by class: (optional)

10:45 Kinder/ 1st Grade

11:00 2nd/ 3rd Grade

11:15 4th/5th Grade

RSVP HERE
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Parent Teacher Conferences Fall 2024

October 3rd, 2024

We look forward to seeing you!! Thank you for making this investment in your student and taking this time to partner with your teachers at GCA! 

K-6th Grade Instructions:

  1. Please enter through the MAIN GCA SOUTH  doors under the portico.

  2. Arrive at the door to your assigned homeroom classroom for your homeroom teacher conference. (These will be posted)

**Your coaches and elective teachers are available by appointment. 

7th, 8th and High School Instructions:

1. Please enter through the MAIN GCA SOUTH doors under the portico.

2. Your conferences will take place in the GYM 

3. You will arrive in the GYM as a group all at once– of 3-6 families. Each family chooses a teacher to start with, and then you will rotate in a clockwise direction each time the bell rings. 

4. If you need more time with a teacher or are unable to meet with a teacher, they would be happy to schedule a conference with you at your convenience. 

*Electives and MATH teachers are available in the LOBBY, no appointment needed

Click here to sign-up for Upper School P/T Conferences
Click here to sign-up for Lower School P/T Conferences
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Puerto Rico Mission Trip

March 1st-March 7th

Grades: 9-12th grade students & parents

Who: We will be serving with Praying Pelicans Missions ( ppm.org )

Trip Details: Hurricane Recovery Construction Projects, Children’s Ministry, Community Outreach & Sightseeing

What about school work?

Students will miss school work on Monday & Tuesday. Weds & Friday are no home day classes. Thursday is a service day for High School students.

Accommodations: We will be bringing our own bedding (air mattress/sleeping bag) and sleeping at the church we will be serving. (Probably no AC)

Security: The PPM team has been in operation in Puerto Rico for many years and the team leads on the trip are from Puerto Rico. We stay and work in communities that are known to be safe

Why would I want to go?    

– To make myself available to serve God for this week and open to future possibilities 

– to show the love of Jesus by serving others

– to experience another culture and develop a heart of compassion for those who are less fortunate.

– To build relationships within  our GCA community

Transportation: Flying with Southwest out of Love Field, PPM provides transport once in Puerto Rico

Do I need a passport? No (This is a domestic mission trip with an international feel)

How will I raise money? Send letters to people you know that explain the purpose of the trip and ask for them to support you (We can provide a template that you can edit)

Sign up and pay deposit HERE
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When to stay home due to illness? See our sick policy here

Email attendance@gcafrisco.org for sick absences

Parents, we try to spread love not germs, please keep your student home if they are showing signs of illness.  Students need to be:
  • fever free for 24 hours before returning to school
  • on antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school
  • no upset stomachs for at least 24 hours before returning to school
If you do keep your student home, please email attendance@gcafrisco.org to let us know and we will let their teacher know. 
 

Due Date for Work: Excused Absences Only

Students with excused absences of any length should turn in all work by the second class day back at school. Work that was due the first day that was missed is due immediately upon return to school. For example, if a student who attends class three days a week (M-T-Th) is absent Monday and returns to school Tuesday, the homework that was due on Monday is due the day they return: Tuesday. The homework due Tuesday is due Thursday.  


In summary:

  • The work that was due the day that was missed is due the student’s first day back to school.
  • The work that was assigned while the student was absent (including in-class work) is due on the second day back, unless other arrangements are made with the teacher. Teachers may use their own discretion concerning make-up work due dates if there are special circumstances. 
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