BACKPACK DRIVE

This Thanksgiving season, GCA is partnering with The Gathering Church to fill Winter Backpacks for neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Please bring items by Thursday, November 19, before Thanksgiving break. Through this service project, we can show our children how compassion and generosity reflect Christ’s love. Please also pray for everyone receiving a backpack, that these practical gifts will remind them they are seen, cared for, and loved by God. What a beautiful opportunity to remind our children that serving others is an important part of loving our neighbors as Christ has called us to do! Even the smallest act of generosity can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life. As Galatians 6:9–10 (ESV) reminds us, let us not grow weary of doing good, but seek opportunities to do good to everyone.

Thank you for helping our GCA families serve and support our community.

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Annual Health Screenings are coming up on Tuesday, November 10th. The State of Texas, through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), requires all public, private, and charter schools to conduct specific health screenings to ensure compliance with state requirements. Please note that these screenings are a separate state requirement from the Immunization Audit we recently communicated to families.

Click here for an overview of the screenings required at each grade level.

Which Screenings Are Required?
Not every grade level is screened annually. Below is a breakdown of the mandatory screenings:

Required Screenings by Grade Level

Grade Level	Required Screenings
Kindergarten	Vision & Hearing
1st, 3rd, 5th, & 7th	Vision, Hearing, and Diabetes / Acanthosis Nigricans (AN)
5th & 7th Females	Spinal Screening (See clothing requirement below)
8th Males	Spinal Screening
New Students (Grades 2–12)	Vision & Hearing (New 8th-grade males also receive Spinal Screening)

Special Attire Notice: 5th & 7th Grade Girls

All 5th and 7th grade female students must wear an appropriate garment under their school uniform on screening day.

Acceptable under-uniform garments include:

Sports bra
Tube top or halter top
Top from a two-piece swimsuit

Please help us prepare by ensuring your daughter wears one of these appropriate options on the screening day.

What to Expect & Day-Of Reminders

Attendance: Please make every effort to have your child at school on Tuesday, November 10th.
Glasses & Contacts: If your child uses corrective lenses, please ensure they wear or bring them to school.
Process: Screenings take approximately five minutes per student. A GCA staff member will be present during all screenings.

Option to Screen with Your Family Doctor

If you prefer to have your child’s screening completed by your pediatrician or family doctor instead of at school:

Notify us: Send an email to medical@gcafrisco.org to notify us that your student will be screened by your physician before Thursday, November 5th.
Submit records: Provide completed documentation from your doctor no later than January 1st. The documentation may be turned in to the receptionist at your student’s respective campus or emailed to medical@gcafrisco.org.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to care for our students. We are grateful for our GCA families and the opportunity to serve your children each day!

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Eagle Previews & Open Houses

Eagle Previews and Open Houses

GCA’s next Open House will be held November 10th, 7-8:30 PM, at our Rail District Campus. (9750 John W. Elliott Dr | Frisco 75033.)

The next Open House will be held November 12th, 7-8:30 PM, at our Eldorado Campus (8000 Sanctuary Dr. Frisco 75033.)

If you know a family interested in GCA, private education, or the university-model approach, we encourage you to invite them to attend and learn more about our school community.

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GCA ATHLETICS: TALON TIMES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please make sure you read carefully. Keep an eye on your GroupMe for any updates needed throughout the week. We also need more signups for our gate and line judges for football and volleyball. Please use the links below or the sign ups in GroupMe to sign up for your game. Each athlete is required to have at least one parent volunteer. You can also now use The Nest athletics calendar as an additional resource for game times and locations. Thank you and go Eagles!

Basketball Uniform: Uniform top with Navy Blue GCA approved shorts and court shoes.

We would love to include your student in the Talon Times “Athlete of the Week” section! Please fill out this form to give us some fun facts about your athlete.

Please make sure to fill out the early release form if you are picking your athlete up at 2:30 PM on days they do not have practice.

*Make sure to check GroupMe for up to date information, game info, and any cancellations.*

BASKETBALL GAME SCHEDULE ⛹️

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Sandy Hook Promise: Say Something

Sandy Hook Promise: See something, Say something. Anonymous Reporting System.

Sandy Hook Promise Anonymous Reporting System (Say Something ARS) is an anonymous tip line that allows students to report threats of violence, self-harm, bullying, or other concerns. Available 24/7 via app, website, or phone, trained crisis counselors review tips and coordinate with schools or law enforcement when needed. The system helps prevent tragedies by encouraging early reporting and intervention.

You can submit a tip online following the link below, download the app, or call 1-844-5-SayNow.

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Student Absence

Email attendance@gcafrisco.org for student absences & tardies by 8am.

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 (dependent on illness).
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. (Extenuating circumstances may allow for other arrangements to be made. Please contact individual teacher.)

Planning an Absence?

If you know of an upcoming doctor appointment, vacation, college visit, etc. please fill out the Planned Absence form below. Our attendance team will make teachers aware of your student’s absence.

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Join your class GroupMe’s for 2026-27

GroupMe invites are now open for the 2026-27 school year!

Welcome to GCA GroupMes!
The purpose of these groups are to encourage one another in the Lord, plan social gatherings and fellowship opportunities, offer support as needed, and help each other stay on track with home day homework.

Please introduce yourself and share something about your family or student!

These groups below are for GCA Middle School/High School Announcement Reminders! Always check The Nest for 1st hand information- and direct your questions to your class GroupMe peers or via email to the appropriate person.

Mom and Dads, get connected at GCA with the GroupMe’s below!

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Parent Groups

Parent Groups to connect with each other.

Grace Moms

Join us as we meet and walk through the word together.

Meets on Tuesdays at the Lower School Campus in building 4A, 8000 Sanctuary Dr. Frisco, TX 75033.

Upcoming Dates (please remember these are subject to change.)

♦November 10

♦November 17

♦December 1

♦December 8

Dad’s Connect

Join us as we connect, learn, and lead our families! Meet other dads who are like you- desiring to shepherd their families well- and might also enjoy the same hobbies as you!

Come to the Next Event for Food & Fellowship:

Date: December 7

Time: 6pm-8pm

Place: Rudy’s Frisco, 9828 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034

Upcoming Dates (please remember these are subject to change.)

♦January 25

♦February 22

♦March 22

♦April 19

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Welcome to SCOIR

For all 9th-12th Students- more info at Advising & Icecream

Grace Covenant Academy is pleased to share that we’ve implemented a new College & Career Readiness platform called Scoir (pronounced “score”). This system will streamline the process of requesting, processing, sending, and tracking the electronic delivery of all application-related documents. More importantly, it’s a much more enjoyable way for students and parents to engage in the college search and selection process.

On Scoir, colleges come to life through pictures, videos, and links that highlight active student clubs and organizations. This better enables students to discover for and identify colleges and careers that are a good fit with their personal and academic interests, which increases college retention.

Scoir also provides parents and guardians with useful financial calculators so you can determine the likely cost of attendance at different colleges and consider affordability when deciding where to apply. These features, along with more convenient scheduling and communication tools for high school counselors, will help keep everyone informed and engaged throughout the college application process.

Scoir exists to help more students achieve more positive outcomes, and we’re excited that our students have access to this system and the college and career readiness opportunities it provides.

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Friendsgiving Feast

Mark Your Calendars for a Thanksgiving Feast!

November 17th, 11:30am Friendsgiving Feast & Flannel

Join us for a full Thanksgiving meal with beautifully decorated tables hosted by each House group!

Enjoy a Friendsgiving celebration during lunchtime! Come dressed in flannel and jeans*, give thanks, and enjoy a festive meal with friends. This event is a wonderful opportunity to foster community, make lasting memories, and celebrate the season of gratitude together.

Each House is responsible for providing food, drinks, and decorations for its group. Every year, the student Houses come together to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast! Each student is encouraged to participate by helping with setup or bringing food to share with their House.

House Parents: You are welcome to come from 7:00–11:00 a.m. to help decorate the table for your house. Students are also welcome to arrive early and help before class!

Parent Volunteers Needed! We will also need parents to stay and help serve food (11am-12:30pm) and clean up after the event (12:30pm-1:30pm). If you plan to volunteer, you must have completed fingerprinting and MinistrySafe training.

Pie Contest
Are you a baker? Enter the pie contest! Bring your pie to school on the day of the feast.

*If you are not joining in on the dress theme, regular uniform must be worn.

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