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GCA All School Family Picnic

September 26th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

The GCA Family Picnic is an exciting event for all students, K-12, and their families to come together for an afternoon of fun and community. Enjoy a variety of carnival games, indulge in cotton candy and snow cones, and cool off on the water slide. With activities for everyone, it’s a perfect opportunity to relax and have a great time with friends and family. Don’t miss out on the fun and festivities!

THIS IS A HOUSE-RUN EVENT- PUT ON BY ALL OUR 6th-12th STUDENTS. 

See below to see all the fun festivities your K-5th students and sibling will enjoy from each house group!

Swing by the area run by the House of HESED for these fun activites:

  • Balloon Animals
  • Face Paint
  • Nail Painting

Swing by the area run by the House of VERITAS for these fun activites:

  • Carnival Games including
    • Football Throw
    • Hi-Striker
    • Duck Pond
  • Earn tickets to win prizes

Swing by the area run by the House of PHILIA for these fun activites:

  • Cotton Candy
  • Popcorn
  • Cake-Walk
  • Gaga

Swing by the area run by the House of CHARIS for these fun activites:

  • Water Slide
  • Water Balloon launchers
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HOCO Week Fall 2024

September 23-27th

Monday- Sep. 23rd

DRESS UP DAY- Jocks vs. Nerds Day

Tuesday Sep. 24th

DRESS UP DAY- Country Club vs. Couch Potato Day

5:00 MS Football at Founders (Frisco)

5:30 HS Football at iSchool Stem

6:00 MS Volleyball at Faith Lutheran (Plano)

7:00 HS Volleyball at Faith Lutheran (Plano)

Thursday Sep. 26th

DRESS UP DAY-

Crazy Hair / House Color Day (US)

Crazy Hair / Spirit Day (LS)

 

All School Family Picnic @ 6:00

4:00 MS Volleyball at GCA

5:00 HS Volleyball at GCA

Friday Sep. 27th

6:00 HS Homecoming Flag Football Game at Founders (Prosper)

Saturday Sep. 28th

HS Homecoming Dance and Dessert

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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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View your Upper School Schedule

Go in and view your schedule for 24/25 now!

From your Parent Portal follow these steps:

1. Choose “Student”

2. “Schedules”

You will be able to see your student’s schedule for this coming year here. If you have something wrong with your schedule or need to switch electives email kim.slaughter@gcafrisco.org

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Need help on your math homework? Come to Math Lab on Wednesdays!

Starting Wednesday, September 4th

Starting Wednesday, September 4th, any 6th-12th student is invited and encouraged to attend Math Lab with Mrs. Slaughter! This is an opportunity for students to support from a math teacher while working on their math homework.

Times: 

9-10 am, 10-11 am

Dress Code: Students please come in spirit wear, so jeans and a GCA Spirit Shirt

Where: Park and come in through the main entrance. Students please sign in and then you may go to the room “The Colony” for math lab

Click here to sign up for math lab
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Axis Resources

Want to connect deeper with your pre-teen or teenager? GCA has subscribed to AXIS. Check out their FREE resources HERE and be on the lookout for a login to access MORE of their great materials, discussion guides for parents/ teens, etc. Axis is a Christian company whose mission statement is “connecting parents, teens and Jesus in a disconnected world.” 

 

One resource we can highly recommend is their free “culture translator” which sends you an email with info about the latest trends from a Christian perspective and things to be aware of as a parent.

 

This site has lots of great videos and resources. You can create a free account HERE, just click “login” and “create an account.”

 

It is important now more than ever to be engaged and a part of your pre-teen and teenager’s life and disciple them through the confusing culture and times we live in.

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