Keep up-to-date with all things Grace Christian Academy with our biweekly Eagle Insider.  

• Each issue includes:

• Ozzie’s In the Know (Reminders & Upcoming Dates)

• Eagle’s Nest (Safety)

• Chapel Updates

• Eagle Announcements

• PTC Update (Parent-Teacher Committee)

• Eagle Athletics Information

UPCOMING DATES:

10/11          No School for Students--Staff Inservice Day
10/14-18     Homecoming Week! (See Flyer for Themes)
10/17          Homecoming Pep Rally, Ceremony, and V-Ball Game
10/21-25     Book Fair Week
10/22          Picture Retakes
10/24          Family Literacy Night 6:00-8:00 pm
10/28-11/1  Red Ribbon Week (See Flyer)
10/29-30     Spelling Bee (Grade 1-8)
 

Want your company or business highlighted here?  Reach out to Ms. Felix to get more information.  cfelix@gcahtx.com
 

Keep up-to-date with all things Grace Christian Academy with our biweekly Eagle Insider.  

Each issue includes:

Ozzie’s In the Know (Reminders & Upcoming Dates)

Eagle’s Nest (Safety)

Chapel Updates

Eagle Announcements

PTC Update (Parent-Teacher Committee)

Eagle Athletics Information

STUDENT DRIVERS

If your high school student is going to be driving to and from campus, they need to get a Parking Agreement Form from the front office to receive their parking permit.  

SCHOOL HOURS

School starts promptly at 8:00 am.  Once the foyer doors are closed, students must enter the building by the main office and receive a tardy pass.  Please help us enforce class time expectations.  When students are late, it is harder to start the day off smoothly and interferes with procedures.  Tardy consequences will be enforced this school year.  

Instructional time is important.  Please only arrive late or check-out early when absolutely necessary for medical attention or family emergencies.  Those students without proper documentation for missed class time will be marked as unexcused.  Students who have an abundance of absences will be at risk of not earning credit for class.  See Family Handbook for more information.

DRESSCODE

Everyone looks so nice coming to school each morning in their GCA uniforms.  

Just a few reminders:

-Secondary students must tuck-in their shirts
 

-Polos may be with or without the school logo.  No other logos allowed French Toast Link
 

-Only the two current spirit shirts are allowed on Fridays.  The Spirit Shirt Store is only open until August 30th.  Get those orders in.  There are multiple material and sleeve length options available in both designs.  Once the store closes, items will be delivered the following week.  Another opportunity to purchase spirit shirts will be in December/January.  Gandy Ink Order Info
 

-Dress Code Violations Slips have started.  Dress Code violations will be entered in Renweb.  For a reminder of the dress code violation consequences, please visit this link 
 

LUNCH

We apologize for all the technical difficulties regarding ordering lunches in Renweb this past week.  It appears all the glitches have been resolved.  The menu for September should go live this weekend.  Remember to order lunches at least 7-10 days ahead of time.  

More information regarding the program MyHotLunchBox will be coming out soon.

CLUBS

Starting this Friday, August 23, International Club will begin its weekly meetings in Ms. Rahbe's room (205) during secondary lunch. All middle and high school international students are welcome to join. We will build fellowship with other international students, learn about American culture, practice our English, learn about the life of Abraham, and enjoy monthly restaurant outings. If you have any questions, see Ms. Rahbe or Mr. Wynveen.
 

On Monday, August 26, Bible Club will begin its weekly meetings in Ms. Rahbe's room (205) during secondary lunch. All middle school and high school students are welcome. This is a time for us to dig deeper into God's Word and see what the Bible has to say about spiritual and contemporary issues. If you have any questions, see Ms. Rahbe or Mr. Wynveen

More clubs will be coming soon….stay tuned for more information!

COMMUNITY PARTNER HIGHLIGHT

Make your purchases benefit GCA!

• 5/23 Elementary Awards Ceremony at 9:15 am (1st-5th)

• 5/23 Secondary Awards Ceremony at 2:00 pm

• 5/24 Kindergarten Graduation at 8:30 am

• 5/24 ELC Jr Kindergarten Graduation at 10:00 am

• 5/27 Memorial Day–No School

• 5/29 Last Day of School–Half day

• 6/3 Last day to order School Supply Packs for Elementary

Awards Ceremonies

(5/23) will be located in the GCA Sanctuary.  Families are invited to come and celebrate all the amazing accomplishments of our students' hard work this year.  

Elementary Awards @ 9:15 am 

Secondary Awards 2:00 pm 

Kinder Graduation

(5/24) in the GCA Sanctuary @ 8:30 am. Reception and photo opportunities immediately following in the foyer.  ELC Jr Kinder Graduation follows at 10:00 am.

Memorial Day Holiday (5/27)-No School

Last Day of School

Enrollment Update!

Yearbooks 

School Supplies Packs available now! Last day to order is June 3rd

Extra-Curricular Activities and Clubs for Next Year!

Are you interested in sponsoring an extra-curricular activity for our students next year?  If so, reach out to Ms. Felix @ cfelix@gcahtx.com to find out more information.

GCA Summer Hours

The GCA office will be open in the summer Monday through Thursdays from 9:00-4:00 pm.  

Don’t get rid of those uniforms!

Community Partner Highlight--Make your purchases benefit GCA!

• 5/6-5/10 Teacher Appreciation Week

Spelling Bee

Awards @ 2:30 pm 5/10 

Kinder Spelling Bee Awards @ 2:00 pm
 

Awards Ceremonies

 5/23 Elementary Awards and Chapel @ 9:15 am 

Secondary Awards 2:00 pm 
 

Graduation

5/17 Senior Graduation at Grace Church, 6:00 pm
5/24 Kinder Graduation, 8:30 am     
5/24 Jr Kinder Graduation, 10:00 am
 

5/27 Memorial Day Holiday-No School

5/29 Last day of School (1/2 day) 
 

Enrollment

RE-Enrollment and Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is in full swing!  Don’t lose your spot.  Waitlists will be starting soon for classes at capacity.  Login to Renweb to re enroll now. 

If you have friends or family members interested in touring GCA, please have them contact Ms. Felix at cfelix@gcahtx.com.

Two Parent Surveys--We Want to Hear from You!

Course, clubs, and sport offerings
https://forms.gle/UFC22odYTSCYJEvf6 

End-of-Year Review https://forms.gle/c6Jdmfx657rq15sb6 

School Supplies Packs available now!

New Club!

Tuesdays after school upstairs in the big room.  All grades welcome and no experiences necessary!  Come join the fun!

Don’t get rid of those uniforms!

Consider donating those items to GCA. We will be collecting the gently used pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, jackets, and sweaters. All collected items will then be available during a Resale Day at discount prices to parents before school starts next year. All funds collected from the resale will go to the Parent Teacher Committee for use with student activities.

Washed and folded items may be dropped off in the front office. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact Ms. Felix at cfelix@gcahtx.com or Ms. White at bwhite@gcahtx.com

 

Reminder of our community partner that make your purchases benefit GCA

DEADLINE is Monday, April 29th (Open to all students)

Turn into the front office or via mail at marta.wisnoski@mygrace.com

To be considered for the scholarship the following criteria and deadline must be followed:

• Have your account in good standing at GCA
• Write a respectable letter, and/or record a video
• Include their full name and what grade they are entering into for the 2024-25 school year.
• Share their experience at GCA and the benefits of a Christian education. It can be fun, creative, and reflective of your student’s individual experience. 
• Include a drawing or something special or unique that reflects them personally. 
• It should include a sincere thank you to those who have given to the legacy scholarship and funded the many items purchased with their philanthropy. 
• Include their favorite things, subjects, teachers, or people, at GCA. 
• It is important to include what it would mean to receive this scholarship.
• The video should be no longer than 2.5 minutes and avoid background noise, unless you have music to support you as background. It should be edited, clear, and legible. 
• The essay should be typed and at least 5 sentences covering the required criteria above. If your student is under the age of 10, their essay can be handwritten. Your student can include of photo if desired.  

New Club!

Tuesdays after school upstairs in the big room.  All grades welcome and no experiences necessary!  Come join the fun!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is just around the corner.  If you would like to bless a staff member with some of their favorites, check out the link below.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Bgm4kQH7BjPYLDwwmDjq74TWfPIt2f0wNPzMrvBGg1c/edit?usp=sharing 

Enrollment

RE-Enrollment and Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is in full swing!  Don’t lose your spot.  Waitlists will be starting soon for classes at capacity.  Login to Renweb to re enroll now. 

If you have friends or family members interested in touring GCA, please have them contact Ms. Felix at cfelix@gcahtx.com.
 

Yearbooks on Sale Now! 
Order by May 10th 

Parent Surveys

Several Parent Surveys will be coming your way soon.  We want to hear from you!  Here is the first one regarding course, clubs, and sport offerings https://forms.gle/UFC22odYTSCYJEvf6 

Information on 2024-2025 Uniforms, Spirit Wear, and School Supplies coming soon!

Take a look at the latest production of GNN
Grace News Network--produced weekly by our Student Council.

Don't get rid of those outgrown, gently used GCA uniforms!

Consider donating those items to GCA. We will be collecting the gently used pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, jackets, and sweaters. All collected items will then be available during a Resale Day at discount prices to parents before school starts next year. All funds collected from the resale will go to the Parent Teacher Committee for use with student activities.

Washed and folded items may be dropped off in the front office. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact Ms. Felix at cfelix@gcahtx.com or Ms. White at bwhite@gcahtx.com

Community Partner Reminder
Your purchases benefit GCA

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https://mcusercontent.com/eec88caafc7a7c288e89365cb/files/9ae3d406-714e-efe1-5866-0f8f5a79ae9d/GCA_Academic_Calendar_24_25_C.pdf 

Spelling Bee

New Club!

Tuesdays after school starting April 23rd.  We will meet upstairs in the big room.  All grades welcome and no experiences necessary!  Come join the fun!

ACE Scholarship 

The window for applying for an ACE Scholarship has opened! ACE’s mission is to provide children in grades K-12 with equal access to quality schools through privately funded scholarships. ACE has an unwavering commitment to ensure that all kids have access to an education that suits the needs of the child and family, by enabling the student to attend their private school of choice.

Apply through your Renweb account under Financial Links, Apply for Grant or Aid.  The window closes April 15th.  For more information regarding the application or income qualifications, please visit  https://www.acescholarships.org/become-a-scholar/texas/ 

• Have your account in good standing at GCA
• Write a respectable letter, and/or record a video
• Include their full name and what grade they are entering into for the 2024-25 school year.
• Share their experience at GCA and the benefits of a Christian education. It can be fun, creative, and reflective of your student’s individual experience. 
• Include a drawing or something special or unique that reflects them personally. 
• It should include a sincere thank you to those who have given to the legacy scholarship and funded the many items purchased with their philanthropy. 
• Include their favorite things, subjects, teachers, or people, at GCA. 
• It is important to include what it would mean to receive this scholarship.
• The video should be no longer than 2.5 minutes and avoid background noise, unless you have music to support you as background. It should be edited, clear, and legible. 
• The essay should be typed and at least 5 sentences covering the required criteria above. If your student is under the age of 10, their essay can be handwritten. Your student can include of photo if desired.  

Did you know that we have our own news station? 
That’s right….GNN, (Grace News Network) produced weekly by our Student Council.  

Do you have outgrown, gently used GCA uniforms or spirit wear that you don’t know what to do with? 

Consider donating those items to GCA. We will be collecting the gently used pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, jackets, and sweaters. All collected items will then be available during a Resale Day at discount prices to parents before school starts next year. All funds collected from the resale will go to the Parent Teacher Committee for use with student activities.

Washed and folded items may be dropped off in the front office. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact Ms. Felix at cfelix@gcahtx.com or Ms. White at bwhite@gcahtx.com

Community Partner Reminder
Your purchases benefit GCA

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Thank you to all our volunteers for helping this day run smoothly.  Everyone had a blast.  Thank you to all those who donated water, popsicles, oranges, coolers, and financial donations as well.  We are blessed to have such a supportive group of families.  

Congratulations to the Junior Kindergarten class for being our top donation winners.  They will receive a pizza party.  

Congratulations to 4th grader, Terrance, on being our top donation winner.  He earned the opportunity of pieing Ms Felix at the color run!  Thanks for going easy on me!

Skating starts in PE tomorrow!

We could use your help during Skating Week in PE (March 20th-April 3rd).  Any parent that would like to volunteer to help during each grade level PE time is appreciated.  Please review the available slots on the following link to sign up. Thank you! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8A72AA0FBC61-48620657-skating 

Reminder of the Calendar Update! 

There was an error on our academic calendar.  For some reason April 19th and 22nd were marked as student holidays.  This is incorrect.  April 19th and April 22nd are normal school days! We apologize for any inconvenience.  Here is the link to the correct calendar.  

https://mcusercontent.com/eec88caafc7a7c288e89365cb/files/1552f90f-dcbd-db2f-93de-0ec3d08e6d21/GCA_Academic_Calendar_2023_24.02.pdf_updated_3.01.pdf.pdf 

Our next Spirit Night is at Mod Pizza on April 11th
See the flyer below

Enrollment & Re Enrollment open for the 2024-2025 School year…don’t forget to reserve your spot!

Online enrollment is through Renweb.  Please complete the online enrollment form by March 21, 2024 and you are all set.  For the 2024-2025 school year, GCA will charge an automatic non-refundable registration fee ($125) to your FACTS account on March 22nd for all currently enrolled students.  

After your enrollment packet is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. At any time, you can re-access Online Enrollment through your ParentsWeb login to print a PDF copy of the completed enrollment packet.  If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact us at 281-488-4883.

If you anticipate a school change for next year, please fill out the student withdrawal form by March 21st to avoid incurring the enrollment fee charge. 

ACE Scholarship 

The window for applying for an ACE Scholarship has opened! ACE’s mission is to provide children in grades K-12 with equal access to quality schools through privately funded scholarships. ACE has an unwavering commitment to ensure that all kids have access to an education that suits the needs of the child and family, by enabling the student to attend their private school of choice.

Apply through your Renweb account under Financial Links, Apply for Grant or AId.  The window closes April 15th.  For more information regarding the application or income qualifications, please visit  https://www.acescholarships.org/become-a-scholar/texas/ 

As more information comes available for scholarship options, we will send out parent alerts and/or post on our website.

 

Did you know that we have our own news station? 
That’s right….GNN, (Grace News Network) produced weekly by our Student Council.  

Do you have outgrown, gently used GCA uniforms or spirit wear that you don’t know what to do with? 

Consider donating those items to GCA. We will be collecting the gently used pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, jackets, and sweaters. All collected items will then be available during a Resale Day at discount prices to parents before school starts next year. All funds collected from the resale will go to the Parent Teacher Committee for use with student activities.

Washed and folded items may be dropped off in the front office. For any inquiries or additional information, please contact Ms. Felix at cfelix@gcahtx.com or Ms. White at bwhite@gcahtx.com

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• Get to school on-time.  School starts at 8:05 am. When you are tardy, you are missing valuable instructional time and disrupting the daily routine of the classroom.  
• Lunch:  Bring your lunch to school or order the school lunch.  Deliveries should be for unexpected and occasional issues–not on a regular basis.  Absolutely no delivery companies will be accepted.  
• Dress code: Please follow the school appropriate Uniform dress code, including outerwear and  shoes guidelines.  Visit our school website for more information.

Field Day/Color Run Sign-Up due today!

This year our GCA 30th Anniversary Field Day is on March 8, 2024--the day before Spring Break!  This day will be an exciting day full of games, prizes, and fun! Our theme this year is Survivor and will take place from  8:05 am-1:15 pm.  This is an EARLY DISMISSAL day of 1:15 pm for all students.  

This year's event will also include a COLOR RUN!  When your student signs up they will also get to participate in the Color Run. The Color Run is also a fundraising opportunity for our school.  You should have received an email from 99pledges to sign your student up. Please share with family and friends to help us raise money for GCA.  Donations can be pledged either by lap or a flat donation.  Let's see which grade level earns the most for GCA!

The student price for Field Day & Color Run is $25.  The cost includes participation in field day/color run, t-shirt, sunglasses, team gaiter, color packets, and a pizza lunch.  We will also have Kona Ice and concessions available for extra purchase. Please sign-up by February 23rd so we can order the correct number of t-shirts and color powder.

Sign-Up and pick t-shirt size here: https://www.gcahtx.com/athletics/ticketing.cfm  

Color Run fundraising main site:   https://app.99pledges.com/fund/GCAcolorRun24