Happy Mother’s Day! I hope everyone has been able to spend quality time loving on their families this weekend. Take note of important events happening in our GCS community this May.
Picture Orders
Your children’s lovely spring pictures will be sent home tomorrow. Please note that although Life Touch has sent you actual pictures of your children, they still need to be purchased if you intend to keep them. If you are not planning on keeping the pictures, please send them back as soon as possible. All payments and/or pictures are due back on Friday, May 17th.
In-House Track & Field Meet
Students in Grades 3-6 will participate at an in-house track and field meet on Friday, May 31 from 9:00 AM – Noon. Each student will participate in various events with the hopes of qualifying for the ACSI Track Meet in June. More information and permission slips will be provided in the coming weeks.
ACSI Elementary Track Meet
All elementary students in grades 3-6 will attend the annual ACSI Elementary Track Meet at UPEI on Wednesday, June 5th. Many of our students will be competing in various track events, however all students are encouraged to join us in cheering on their classmates. Parents are also welcome to attend this event. More information to come!
Annual Golf Challenge
Grace Christian School is holding its 8th Annual Fundraising Golf Challenge on Saturday, June 1st, at the Clyde River Golf and Country Club, 384 Clyde River Road, Clyde River, PE.
The proceeds from our golf challenge will be used to support our BUY A BRICK campaign which will provide infrastructure to allow for greater growth in enrollment and provide for the future success of our students in the disciplines of academics, athletics, technology, the arts, music, and English language acquisition.
The cost to participate is as follows: $100.00 per person OR $400.00 per team which includes green fees, cart rental, a sleeve of balls, complimentary snacks & drinks on the course, surf ‘n turf lunch, and a $40 charitable receipt per entrant. The student rate (18 years and under) is $75.00. Payment is due before Thursday, May 30th . Cash or cheque can be made payable to Grace Christian School or via e-transfer to cthorne@gcspei.ca with the password: golf2019.
If you have a family business and are interested in learning how you can sponsor this event, please contact the Advancement Department at admin@gcspei.ca.
Important Dates
- Saturday, May 11 – Mother Daughter Tea (11:30am) (Mrs. Able)
- Thursday, May 16 – Father & Son Bowling (6:00pm) (Mrs. Able)
- Monday, May 20 – Victoria Day (No Classes)
- Thursday, May 30– Arts Coffeehouse (6:30pm) (Mrs. Wilting)
- Friday, May 31 – In-house Elementary Track Meet (9:00 – 12:00)
- Saturday, June 1 – GCS Golf Challenge (8:00am)
- Wednesday, June 5- ACSI Elementary Track Meet
Upcoming Assessments
- Tuesday – Preposition Quiz
- Friday – Math Test 13, Spelling Test 27, Language Test 10