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GCA Crusader News • Friday, November 8, 2019
First Quarter Check-In
We give grades because it is a time-tested way to measure and report student progress, but they obviously don't tell the whole story. That's one of the main reasons we are having a specific evening for parents and teachers to talk and share ideas. Along with an academic report, we also want to tell you how we have seen your students exemplify the foundational values that GCA seeks to promote--integrity, responsibility, safety, respect, and humility.
Your teachers and I look forward to checking in with you on Tuesday night. In the meantime, you should have access to your student's report card on the FACTS Family Portal (formerly called RenWeb Parents Portal).
S. Jeff Postlewaite, Head of School
Parents Night
Tuesday, November 12
We're looking forward to speaking with you about your child's progress and discussing how we plan to move forward together.
Elementary and Pre-School parents, please be on time for your appointments.
Middle School and High School parents, you can drop by the school cafeteria anytime from 3:30 to 6:00
4th and 5th Grade Thanksgiving Program
Thursday, November 21
Join our 4th and 5th Grade classes in the GCA cafeteria as they present their musical, educational, and worshipful Thanksgiving Program, Pirates from Grammar Island.More Than Basketball event Cancelled
Friday, November 15
Give What You Can
During this season of gratitude, GCA would like to be a blessing to several local families who may need a little help by providing Thanksgiving dinner. If you would like to help, simply bring food items to the school by Friday, November 22.
Operation Christmas Child
Gateway Church is thrilled to once again be a regional collection center for Operation Christmas Child. This program provides Christmas gifts and shares the love of Christ with children around the world who wouldn't have an opportunity to experience it otherwise.
Several of our classes will be packing shoe boxes and collecting gifts, so look for information from your teacher on how you can be involved.
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Mark Your Calendars
GCA, including the ECC, will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Makeup Pictures | Wednesday, November 13
Students who were absent on picture day or need to retake their yearbook pictures will be photographed during the school day. Please send in your child's picture proof with the word "RETAKE" written on it if necessary.
GCA will dismiss at noon on Wednesday, November 27
School will be closed on Thursday, November 28-Friday, November 29
Pre-School Christmas Concert | Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:00 pm
Join our k3 and k4 students in the GCA Cafeteria for a time of celebration and joy as they sing Christmas carols and recite poetry and Scripture.
Secondary School Christmas Concert | Tuesday, December 17 @ 7:00 pm
Our Middle School and High School Choirs will be performing a variety of Christmas music in the Gateway Church auditorium.
Christmas Break
GCA will dismiss at noon on Friday, December 20
School will be closed December 23-January 1
Gateway Christian Academy
Email: pwerner@gatewaycrusaders.com
Website: gatewaycrusaders.com
Location: 5473 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: (757) 499-6551
Facebook: facebook.com/gatewaycrusaders